HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIP Applications and ResumesEILEEN DAMASO
Chairperson
December 2, 2019
Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Miami City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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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.
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CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL
970 S.W. ist Street, Suite #ayµ/ Miami, Florida 33130
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Resolution To Nominate
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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
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970 S.W. 1st Street, Suite #3051 Miami, Florida 33130
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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
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Work Address (if unemployed 1200 Brickell Avenue
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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 I have served on several community boards for Miami Beach and Miami -Dade
work experience has County.
prepared you for membership
on the CIP?
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
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SHILL SETS
HR Department Startup
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Logistics Operations
Employment Law
Employee Relations
Vendor Management
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Telefonica Global Solutions Miami, FL Administration of all company policies to over 300 employees �� C'? °
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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 Developer/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 Responsible for over 250 employees in the Miami International Airport
Station Manager- HR 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&yedv made
recommendations in the selection of employees to fill exempt and non-exempt positions and handled separation no ®s�c anit 'iffrippews.
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EDUCATION/CERTIFTCAT[ONs/LANGUAGEs/Corvnv mTY SERVICE m- + =Cl j
St. Thomas University, Miami, Fl
Bachelors in Human Resources Administration, Minor in Education
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PHR (Professional in Human Resources/HRCI)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
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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
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Date of Birth
Home Address
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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?
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Miami, Florida, 33133
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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.
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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
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Joseph J. Rinaldi, Jr., graduated from the
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Memberships: Florida Bar Association,
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Justice Association, American Bar
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Association, United District Court for the
Southern District of Florida, United District
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United States District Court for the Middle
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