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Home My WebLink AboutCIP Applications and ResumesEILEEN DAMASO Chairperson December 2, 2019 Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 U� of i giarni --`3i4zj -q3 4 y�. investigative panell RE: Nomination for Membership on the Civilian Investigative Panel Dear Commissioner Diaz de la Portilla: CRISTINA BEAMUD Executive Director Congratulations on your recent election. The Civilian Investigative Panel met on November 19, 2019 to nominate a candidate for membership. As you know, Article II, Section 11.5-28 of the City Code requires the CIP Nominating Committee to screen applications, interview potential candidates and submit such candidates to the City Commission to fill vacancies. The ordinance requires that the City Commission appoint, by majority vote, "exclusively from the nominations submitted to it by the Civilian Investigative Panel." Recently, Mr. Douglas Mayer, our previous District 1 representative, resigned because he moved out of the city. Thus, the Panel recruited the application of Mr. Gabriel Paez. I enclose his resume for your consideration. Please let me know if you would like to meet with this candidate or if you have any further questions. I hope that you will support his appointment to this Panel. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. J Sincerely,; rn t--� Cristina Beamud Executive Director w cc: Todd Hannon, City Clerk Enc. CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL 970 S.W. ist Street, Suite #305/ Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 9E0-4956 1 Fax: (305) 400-5013 www.miamigov.com/cip vi�y of miiarn EILEEN DAMASO Chairperson Resolution To Nominate Gabriel J. Paez District 1 A, w A. 6,� iiian investigative panel CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL RESOLUTION CIP Resolution 19-03 CRISTINA BEAMLID Executive Director A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL ("CIP") REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION APPROVE THE NOMINATION OF GABRIEL J. PAEZ, A REPRESENTATIVE OF DISTRICT 1. WHEREAS: City Code Article II, Section 11.5.28 requires that the City Commissioners approve the appointment of members from nominees selected and nominated by the CIP. WHEREAS: The CIP nominating committee solicited and screened applications for vacancies in accordance with the requirements of the ordinance governing the nomination of candidates. WHEREAS: The CIP has a vacancy from District 1. WHEREAS: The CIP Nominating Committee met on October 24, 2019 to interview Mr. Paez. WHEREAS: The CIP Nominating Committee interviewed Mr. Paez on October 24, 2019 and voted to recommend his nomination on the same date. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CIVILIAN INVESTIATIVE PANEL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI: That Mr. Gabriel J. Paez be submitted to the City Commission for his appointment to the CIP. The CIP further requests that the nomination of Mr. Paez be placed on the City Commission Agenda pursuant to Article II, section 2-33 of the City of Miami Code. Eileen Damaso Chair, Civilian Investigative Panel Approved by vote of the Civilian Investigative Panel on November 19, 2019 ...in r� G3 CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL 970 S.W. 1 st Street, Suite #3051 Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 960-4956 / Fax: (305) 400-5013 www . m i ami gov,comic i p CIP Application Submission ID 4113881457718094850 Submission Date 2018-08-29 16:42:26 Full Name Gabriel J Paez Home Address 100 Lincoln Road #1638 Miami Beach FL 33139 United States Property Ownership Address 1255 NW 35th Ave (if no property owned type Miami N/A) FL 33125 District of Ownership District 1 Address Work Address (if unemployed 1200 Brickell Avenue type N/A) Suite 510 Miami FL 33131 `= District of Work Address District 2 4 . - r ,-D Are you, your spouse or any No �= immediate family member -�r w (children, parents or siblings) rr, CM currently employed by the - City of Miami? Have you, your spouse, or No any immediate family member even been a sworn employee of the City of Miami Police Department? Are you currently a party or a No party's legal representative in any litigation against the City of Miami? Do you have a felony No conviction? Why do you wish to serve on As an active community member I need to begin serving the City of Miami. I am the CIP? currently the Vice -Chair for the Miami- Dade Community Relations Board and Vice -Chair for the Hispanic Advisory Committee for the City of Miami Beach. What aspect of life and/or work experience has prepared you for membership on the CIP? I have served on several community boards for Miami Beach and Miami -Dade County. List any organizations with *Chair -Miami Beach Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association which you are affiliated and *Chair -City of Miami Beach Personnel Board postion(s)/ office held? *Vice -Chair Miami Dade Community Relations Board *Vice -Chair City of Miami Beach Hispanic Advisory Board Email Address GJP1225@yahoo.com Phone Number (7864434733) 7864434733 Upload Resume RESUME.docx GABRIEL J. PAEZ, PHR Miami, FL 33125 ♦ Cell (786) 443.4733 ♦ GJP1225r�yahoo.com SKILL SETS HR Department Startup Staff Recruitment & Retention Logistics Operations Employment Law Employee Relations Vendor Management FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Payroll Administration Account Management q Mediation & Advocacy Benefits Administration Front Office Operations _am %.M HRIS programs Compensation Administration Procurement Process Dryer rn -s c-11 -71 _ t PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE s -D Telefonica Global Solutions Miami, FL Administration of all company policies to over 300 employees `— C'? M Human Resources Business Partner 1/2017- Present (Telefonica Business Solutions) o Plan and organize and control the entire office administration. Supervise a team of two full-time receptionists. Handle vendor management and payment of vendors; for 2017 total invoiced payout was 1.085 million while all on time. Maintain office and kitchen supply inventory. Order supplies and equipment as needed. Developed budget and implemented it accordingly. Calculate and organize the office space efficiently. Manage facilities within all departments. I was assigned to the Hurricane Contingency Advisory Board as team was impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Introduce new policies, rules and regulations while ensuring all are being followed. Organize all employee activities such as Corporate Run, office picnic and end of year celebration. Continue Wellness Program and Budget development. Administer the Telefonica Volunteer Program and increasing man hour participation. HR Business Partner 06/2014—12/2016 (Telefonica Business Solutions)_ HR Consultant 01/2014 — 05/2014 (Contract Work-CareerXchange) Fulfill a broad range of HR functions including administering benefits, recruiting, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records. As Benefits Manager I negotiated new contract and transitioned to new carrier while organizing annual benefits -enrollment meetings, resolving conflicts between employees and insurance carriers. Conduct new hire orientations. Manage new hire background checks and substance abuse testing for US and Puerto Rico. Reworked new -hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources creating new EE handbook. Perform exit interviews and collect database to be used in metrics. Assist the HR Regional Director with 5 companies in the US and Puerto Rico with HR functions (recruitment, compliance, employee relations and training). Manage all immigration cases currently pending action L1/2's, H1B's, J1/2's. Devise creative and cost-effective incentive and morale -boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity. Implement TeleSalud program which promote wellness with health fairs and other functions. Coordinate all employee events & recognitions, such as (picnics, luncheons, holiday party, birthdays etc.) Other duties as assigned. Manage Wellness Program and Wellness Budget of 50K$. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Miami, FL Corporate recruiter for shoreside and shipboard employees Corporate Recruiter 6/2013-11/2013 - (Contract Work) Creative sourcing of candidates via web portals, career fairs, employee referrals and internal applications. Proactively build a pipeline of motivated candidates while creatively as well as effectively sourcing candidates. Courting potential candidates and building a rapport for current and future hire. Conduct competency based interviews and provide detailed reports to Hiring Managers. Administered of Psychometric testing and short listing potential candidates. Arrange interviews and compile feedback from hiring managers. Moved all candidate. s through the entire hiring process including through offer negotiations. Providing weekly updates to business and project leaders on the recruitment status. Developed an established social media presence and a network of recruiting professionals for all supported regions Sapient, Miami Beach, Fl Administration of all company employee benefits for over 900 employees. HR People Strategist 3/2011 — 1/2013 Troubleshooting multi -state compliance issues with domestic/expat employees with a mutually satisfying resolution between parties being the goal. Recruited for creative management team in Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Portland and San Diego. Guided management on a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new -employee orientation. Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind branch's employee -retention rate of 89% within an industry where high turnover is the norm. Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous recordkeeping and ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible. Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information. Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories. interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position. South Florida Workforce, Miami Beach, FL Recruiter for SFWF and Employer Representative for Miami -Dade County Job Develoger/Recruiter 11/200.8 - 3/2011 Florida Certified Workforce Professional Managed a case load of 120 participants. Facilitated and Coordinated of Professional Placement Network (PPN) seminars. Executed training needs in areas related to eligibility and completion requirements. Conducted compliance analysis with impact analysis and implementation of correction plan. Provided weekly updates to business and project leaders on the recruitment status. Other duties as assigned. Gevity, Miami, FL Professional Employer Organization statewide in Florida with over 1900 employees HR Consultant 8/2006 - 1/2008 Administered employee benefit programs including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO and vacation. Developed employee handbooks outlining policies and procedures on all subjects related to HR. Coordinated employee surveys through Cornell University. Served as the primary interface between Gevity and our clients. Payroll responsibilities were to implement the entire PEO administration for our clients. Responsible for the accurate production of high -volume, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payroll for 1900 employees using Gevity's payroll system. My selling point was payroll and benefits administration. Responsible for managing the day-to-day benefits and payroll concerns for all of my clients. Sole responsibility for all facets of Human Resources, payroll, worker's compensation case management, federal compliance, corporate administration and recruitment/compliance for clients, employee relations, training, compensation program, benefits including 401(k), medical/dental plans, section 125, COBRA, FMLA, STD, life insurance and worker's compensation. Responsible for about 1900 employees within the State of Florida. Responsible for maintaining welfare plan activity, premium contributions in Principal. Consultant to all levels of management for human resources related issues. Company representative for litigation involving EEOC, unemployment appeals, civil suits and worker's compensation. Special projects and other duties as assigned. Ryder Logistics., Medley, FL Responsible for 700+ corporate employees in Miami, FL HR Representative 2/2005 — 6/2006 Coordinated on -site events to engage and integrate employees in helping the community. Acted as the liaison in staffing between candidates, hiring managers and HR for entire hire process. Managed employee investigations while recommending corrective actions to senior management. Resolved employee concerns while providing guidance regarding FMLA/FLSA/ADEA/EEO related issues. Conducted exit interviews; gathered and maintained database for disseminating HR metrics for turnover reports. Restructured new employee orientation from a 1-hour presentation to a % day comprehensive interactive program. Administered HR processes, including annual performance evaluations, pay equity analysis and benefit enrollment. Participated in the capacity of interviewer & assessor for the managerial assessment program & succession planning. Contingency Planner for the Ryder Employee Disaster Fund; distributed $185k in grants while supporting field staff post Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana & Mississippi and responsible for manpower coverage of call center. Other duties as assigned. Hertz R.A.C. Miami, FL Station Manager- HR Responsible for over 250 employees in the Miami International Airport 4/2002 — 8/2004 Responsible for the overall management of the Human Resources & Payroll Department. Managed employee investigations while recommending corrective actions to senior management. Facilitated new hire orientation and ensured all new employees received proper and timely orientation. Resolved employee concerns while providing guidance regarding FMLA/FLSA/ADEA/EEO related issues. Assisted with the development, implementation and communication of HR policies, programs and procedures. Administered HR processes, including annual performance evaluations, pay equity analysis and benefit enrollment. Conducted exit interviews; gathered and maintained database for disseminating HR metrics such asturnover reports. Organized associate activity, programs, fairs (i.e., annual employee functions, corporate events, health and wellness fair etc). Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator. Maintained all personnel records and ensurescompliance to federal and state laws. Completed the selection, performance appraisal and termination of employees. Administered-beneUprograms and assisted with the researching and resolution of complex benefits situations. Coordinated and attended job fairs, interv&yed as made recommendations in the selection of employees to fill exempt and non-exempt positions and handled separation nofi* angdt ir�news. Hertz Labor Agreement Bargaining Team member with the Teamsters Union Local 390. -< ° < � 4, 6 gt r TJ EDUCATION /CERTIFTCAT[ONs/LANGUAGES/CONiNnmw SERVICE -_ =c" St. Thomas University, Miami, Fl Bachelors in Human Resources Administration, Minor in Education HR Desisnations• PHR (Professional in Human Resources/HRCI) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Languases• English & Spanish Fluent Po P- Community Service: Miami Beach Hispanic Advisory Committee -lice Chair Miami -Dade County Community Relations Board —Vice Chair To: Todd Hannon, City of Miami, City Clerk From: Rodney Jacobs, Assistant Director, Civilian Investigative Panel Request for Panel Appointments Date: December 29, 2020 The following individuals were nominated for membership on the Civilian Investigative Panel by a Nominating Committee and the CIP as a whole, consistent with Section 11.5-28 of the Code of the City of Miami. The CIP requests that the City Commission consider the appointments of the four individuals at the next available Commission meeting. The nominees' application packets and the CIP resolutions are attached. Nominee Ethnicity/Gender District Incumbent Joey McCall Black/Male District 2 Courtney Omega Joe Rinaldi White/Male District 4 Eileen Damaso George Ray Black/Male District 2 jAlvaro Puente Merdochery Lafrance Black/Female Mayor IDeidre Davis a � nrn = e M C-� M Nm 3 Cl) N.7 � N 9/15/2020 My Forms I JotForm Joseph John Rinaldi joe@brillrinaldi.com Full Name Date of Birth Home Address District of Home Address Property Ownership Address (if no property owned type N/A) District of Ownership Address Work Address (if unemployed type N/A) District of Work Address Email Address Phone Number Are you, your spouse or any immediate family member (children, parents or siblings) currently employed by the City of Miami? Have you, your spouse, or any immediate family member even been a sworn employee of the City of Miami Police Department? Are you currently a party or a party's legal representative in any litigation against the City of Miami? Do you have a felony conviction? Why do you wish to serve on the CIP? June 9, 2020 16:5 8 Joseph John Rinaldi 12/3/76 3142 Ohio St Miami, Florida, 33133 United States District 2 O � tV C= c c� o 3142 Ohio St cTi ( 1 Miami, FL, 33133_' 1„ -r;F6 tv ' E United States C"1 —o " District 2 +C-4 N r- � :K N 2100 Coral Way, Ste 304 Miami, Florida, 33145 District 4 joe@brillrinaldi.com (305) 281-2201 No No No No My father was a Clearwater Police Officer for nearly 20 years until the day he died. [want to help uphold the values he instilled in me about fairness and community. What aspect of life and/or work experience has Several members of my family have been in law enforcement including my prepared you for membership on the CIP? father. I have seen what good cops are supposed to be like. My father, a white man, was sent to Clearwater's lowest income area, Greenwood. I watched him engage with the black community in order to make that area safer for everyone. It was truly wonderful to see. I know there are police officers like my father in every police department. I want them to shine an( those who disrespect the badge to be held accountable for their actions. In my legal career, I have represented a few individuals who have been victims of police brutality. I have learned a lot about police procedures and the needs for bodies like the CIP to hold officers accoutable. I will bring a lot of intellect and passion to the CIP. https://Y~,jotform.corrymyforms/ 1/2 9/15/2020 My Forms I JotForm List any organizations with which you are Memberships: Florida Bar Association, American Association for Justice, affiliated and postion(s)/ office held? Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association, United District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Upload Resume Joseph J. Rinaldi, Jr.pdf b N ''t N C) d ca rn O " I rn c c� rn x rti https./A w,v.iotform.com/myfbrms/ 2/2 0 Phone: (855) BR4-LAWS (274-5297) u Email: info@brillrinaldi.com 11 (https://www.facebook.com/BriliRinaidi/) 13 (https://twitter.com/brglawfirm) ED (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjNy DaLzuEh5Cxli9UZtKQ) English Serbo-Croatian Spanish BRIlILL RIN`ALDI THE LAW FIRM (https://www.,forpeopleforjustice.com� Joseph J,, Rinaldi a ...1 -r � N nfrt M n N n �D r+7 -C N r- f, � N Joseph J. Rinaldi, Jr., graduated from the University of Florida in 1998 and from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. He is licensed to practice in Florida, in both State and Federal Courts, as well as the M n M CD Privacy - Terms United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of x Phone Number (305) 809-8609 + Email Address the United States. Memberships: Florida Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association, United District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Email Joe at Joe@brillrinaldi.com. ;fU t1 d� 'rwacY -T,rns 9/15/2020 My Forms I JotForm Merdochey LaFrance July 22, 201910:14 merdochey@itaylorsolutions.com Full Name Merdochey LaFrance Date of Birth 09/25/1982 Home Address 8275 NE 3rd Avenue Miami, FL, 33138 United States District of Home Address District 5 Property Ownership Address (if no property N/A, n/a a r. owned type N/A n/a, n/a, n/a CIm Fri Work Address (if unemployed type N/A) 8325 NE 2nd Avenue ,"ECi n Fri Miami, FL, 33138 � orn N i�1 District of Work Address District 5-.; Email Address merdochey@itaylorsolutions.com r— N Phone Number (786) 618-7237 Are you, your spouse or any immediate family No member (children, parents or siblings) currently employed by the City of Miami? Have you, your spouse, or any immediate family No member even been a sworn employee of the City of Miami Police Department? Are you currently a party or a party's legal No representative in any litigation against the City of Miami? If yes, to above question, explain below: n/a Do you have a felony conviction? No Why do you wish to serve on the CIP? I've been a resident of District 5 in the City of Miami my entire life. As an entrepreneur and resident, I believe my passion for public service, government, and community affairs qualify me to serve on the CIP. What aspect of life and/or work experience has From 2006-2012 1 served as a Chief of Staff in the Florida Senate. prepared you for membership on the CIP? Additionally, I've been fortunate to partner with the City of Miami on variOL initiatives and become acquainted with some of the city's incredible leader As a ,young entrepreneur who works with youth and have advocated for Community -based policing, I believe I am prepared to learn and work with the other members of the CIP for the greater good of the residents and the City. List any organizations with which you are affiliated and postion(s)/ office held? 1. Leadership Florida (member) 2. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (member) 3. ColorComm Miami (member) 4. Beacon Council New Leaders Taskforce (Member) 5. United Way of Miami -Dade (Young Leaders & Women United member) 6. Junior League of Miami, Inc. (member) 7. Haitian -American Chamber of Commerce (member) https:/Mmw.jotform.corrVmyf rris/ 1/2 9/1512020 MyForms I JotForm Upload Resume LRes(as of 7-22-2419)_p�.lf O *tcm N '+1 m M 'ti lD M N n c-) r rn =I https:ffvwvw.jotform.comlmyformsl M MERDOCHEY TAYLOR LAFRANCE WHO AM I? Result- and Solution -driven Miami native with dynamic background in Public Affairs spanning 15+ years. NICHE ■ Public Affairs (government relations, PIO, and legislative affairs) ■ Corporate Citizenship and Employee Engagement ■ MBE and Local Hiring compliance reporting on Re - Development projects ■ Highly Visible and Impactful Communications & Social Media strategies CONTACT PHONE: 786-618-7237 EMAIL: merdochey(&itavlorsolutions.com ADDRESS iTaylor Solutions L.L.C. MADE at the Citadel 8325 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33138 • �• SOLUTIONS • •� Connect. Innovate. Transform EXPERTISE ■ Generating consensus among diverse stakeholders and constituencies (g rasstops/grass roots). • Leveraging company/organization's business goals to • execute meaningful corporate citizenship programs. • Developing targeted direction on matters of Government ■ and Public Affairs. • Establishing and maintaining a rapport with high level executives, board members, stakeholders, and partners. • Exploring and pitching partnerships. • Cultivating and stewarding partners. CAREER SUMMARY 2018 - present Principal Consultant iTaylor Solutions, L.L.C. 2016 - 2018 Managing Director, Development & Ext. Affairs City Year Miami 2014 - 2016 Public Affairs Lead All Aboard Florida/Brightline 2006 - 2012 Chief of Staff The Florida Senate EDUCATION Creating Shared Value - Competitive Advantage through Social Impact (Executive Education) Harvard Business School, 2017 Master of Science, Public Administration o Florida International University, 2008 M o Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Florida International University, 2005 CZ,N mm %D m 3n � M MEMBERSHIPS + AFFILIATIONS ._ _ 3-c ■ Leadership Florida ISO • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. • United Way of Miami -Dade (Women United + Young Leaders) • New Leaders Taskforce (Beacon Council) ■ Junior League of Miami, Inc. 0 • Insured by: -& i • HISCOx