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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #03 - Discussion ItemCURRICULUM VITAE LUMANE PLUVIOSE-CLAUDE ADDRESS: 11300 SW 20th Street Miramar, FL 33025 Phone: 954-443-4038 E-mail: clumane@hotmail.com PROFILE: • Experienced facilitator of community development projects with strong organizational skills. • Excellent teacher and mentor with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. • Adaptable leader who guides and responds to needs for group and individual achievement. • Analytical and versatile thinker, effective in developing and carrying out ideas with a team. • Self -motivated and creative researcher: experienced in participatory action method, qualitative and quantitative analyses, proposal development and grant management. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Cornell University - Program and Resource Associate - Community and Economic Development, Cooperative Extension/New York City; 1996 - 2000 Developed curriculum and directed locally -based community and economic development programs in partnership with funders and seven non-profit organizations representing ethnically diverse communities. Promoted entrepreneurship and business development through Cooking -Up Business program that educates and supports limited -income entrepreneurs to identify opportunities and establish small home-based businesses. Managed the Trickle -Up grant program and assisted entrepreneurs in securing additional fund to start and/or expand small businesses. Initiated five new farmer's markets in neighborhood districts lacking access to fresh food and helped participants market $35K of produce grown on twelve acres of land (1999). New Farmers/New Market program trains community-based organizations in leadership, marketing, management, business development and job creation. Secured $99K in federal grants for market research in ethnic food preferences, resulting in new regional food production for niche markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) and restaurant supported agriculture (RSA) in New York City. Supervised and trained staff, volunteers and interns; conducted seminars, wrote grant proposals, evaluated existing programs, developed and revised educational materials, nourished partnership between the university and non-profit organizations throughout New York City. G2 J The Pennsylvania State University - Research Associate (1995 - 1996), Research Assistant (1998 - 1995), Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology Nurtured a relationship between the University and Northeastern Pennsylvania rural communities to understand the dynamic of community actions and changes between 1980 and 1990. Educated community actors about emerging opportunities for socio-economic development. Conducted qualitative and quantitative analyses on community level data and wrote research papers for presentation in professional conferences and for publication. Served as a team leader to investigate actions undertaken by 173 Pennsylvania rural communities to deal with changing economic conditions between 1980 and 1994. Conducted an in-depth case study to better understand the dynamics of community activeness and its relationship residents' well-being. Designed and implemented mail surveys and face -to face interviews; analyzed data using PSS or SAS software packages; and summarized and reported findings for implementation. Planned and organized the 1993 Food, Environment & Agriculture Professional Conference for Agriculture Food and Human Values Society. Wrote proposals, led and trained fellow students on my research team USAID - Principal Investigator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1992 Investigated the effects of marketing cooperative on farmers' net income as opposed to peanut farmers who did not belong to a cooperative. Educated Haitian peasants about the value of cooperative marketing in local development. SOFIHDES - Agribusiness -Trainee, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1989 Updated a nationwide agribusiness directory and investigated and synthesized grassroots information about the Haitian agribusiness sector. Gerome Accounting Services - Bookkeeper, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1984 Kept general journals, accounts payable, and expenses of seven micro -enterprises. EDUCATION: Ph.D. , Rural Sociology/Community Development, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 1996 M. S. Agricultural Economics/Marketing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 1992 B.S. Agribusiness/Resource Management, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida, 1989 - Magna Cum Laude PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Open Space Technology - Certified Open Space Facilitator, New York City, 1999 Trained to facilitate meetings to create effective system -wide learning and change in organizations and communities, to activate the process of self -manage team, to create authentic dialogue, and to support organizational transformation. Northeast Leadership Development Training (NeLD) - Leadership for the Future, 1997-1999. Trained as a leader who can develop vision for future; bring vision to reality; identify emerging challenges and opportunities; take risks to move beyond what is comfortable; and be open to learn from various experiences. Cornell University - Certified in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution, New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations; 1998 Participated in a forty -hour training and learned how to: solve conflicts at work, community, and home; facilitate problem solving teams and labor management committees; establish and maintain successful problem solving teams; manage changes; deal with anger; and utilize negotiation, mediation and arbitration skills in dispute resolution. ADDITIONAL TRAINING: Florida State University - English Student, Tallahassee, Florida; 1984 - 1985 Certification: Intensive English as a Second Language, July 1985. Institute of Management and Accounting - Advanced Bookkeeper, Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 1981 - 1983 Graduated with advanced bookkeeping skills. HONORS & GRANTS: Northeast Leadership Development Program, Leadership Training Scholarship, 1997-99. Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, Annual Professional Scholarship, 1997. The Pennsylvania State University Graduate Student Assistantship, 1989-1995. USAID Grant- Masters Thesis Research, Haiti, 1992. Dean's List, 1987 - 1989. Who's Who Among American Students, 1987-1989. Latin American & Caribbean Scholarship, 1984-1989. Graduated Magna Cum Laude - 1989 LANGUAGES: French and Creole (native languages). PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS: Claude, Lumane P., Jin -Jou Dai, and Kathy Smith (1996). "Farmers' Definition of What is Sustainable." Presented at the 1996 annual meeting of the American Agricultural Economics Association. Claude, Lumane P. and Luloff, A.E. (1995). "The Relationship Between Community Activeness and Community Success: How Do Researchers Know? Presented at the 1995 Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society and at the Third Annual USFS Rural Communities Assistance Conference. Rural America: A Living Tapestry Proceedings of The Research Fit Module, 3rd Annual U.S. Forest Service Rural Communities Assistance Conference. Knoxville, Tennessee October 15-19, 1995. USDA. Claude, Lumane P. and Luloff, A.E. (1994). "Comparative Case Studies: Coudersport, Austin, Liberty, and Emporium." Research Report Publication Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology 252. The Pennsylvania State University, PA. Nord, Mark, Lumane P. Claude et al. (1994). Economic Restructuring and Rural Community Transformation in Pennsylvania. Research Report Publication Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology 246. The Pennsylvania State University, PA. Pluviose, Lumane and Cathy Hamlett (1992). "Net Income Effects of Cooperative Peanut Marketing in Haiti." Journal of Agricultural Cooperation 7:43-51. REFERENCES: Provided upon request. 20 Island Ave., #708 Miami Beach, FI 33139 (305) 673-2298, (305) 416-1332 Christine B. Morales Objective A polyglot, business professional, public servant, talented writer and confident orator, I seek a position allowing me to synthesize the varied aspects of my background. Experienced in working with and within municipal entities, I possess a deep sense of the value of building relationships with those segments of the community. Committed to professional excellence, I will confidently and diligently represent any firm in a wide scope of endeavors. Experience 2000- present NET Miami, FI Wynwood/Edgewater NET Administrator 2000 Office of the City Manager Miami, FI Administrative Assistant 11 ■ Assistant to the Assistant City Manager in charge of Operations. ■ Assisted in the manging of daily City of Miami Operations including Public Works; General Services Administration; Parks and Recreation; Neighborhood Enhancement Teams Centers (13 throughout the City); Solid Waste; Conferences, Conventions and Public Facilities; and the Office of Homeless Programs. ■ Liaison to the private sector regarding government sponsored economic incentives. 1998-2000 Building and Zoning Miami, A Administrative Assistant 11, Administrative Assistant 1 ■ City Manager's Liaison to the Miami- Dade Empowerment Trust/ Empowerment Zone. ■ Assistant to the Director of Building and Zoning. ■ Responsible for City Manager Assignments. ■ Member, FEMA Floodplain Management Committee; Co- Author, City of Miami Floodplain Management Plan 2000. ■ Chair, Office of Hearing Boards, KPMG Operational Plan Committee. ■ Developer, Coordinator and Instructor of Successful Building and Zoning Inspectors' Certification Exams' Test Preparation. ■ Acting Records Custodian. 1997-1997 Office of the Mayor Miami, FI Coordinator, Sister Cities and Protocol ■ Assisted Mayor in Presentations to Honorees. ■ Drafted Protocol Documents. ■ Mayoral Liaison Attending to V.I.P. Guests, Local and Foreign and Sister Cities Committee Members. ■ Selected Gifts on Behalf of the City for Special Presentations. ■ Attended to Matters Associated with the Intellectual, Economic and Cultural Ties Between the City of Miami and its Sister Cities' Counterparts. Education 2000 Florida International University Miami, FI ■ Institute of Government, Strategic Management Course. 2000 Florida International University Miami, FI ■ Institute of Government, Executive Development and Leadership Training. 1991-1994 Florida International University Miami, FI ■ Master's Candidate, Graduate Program in International Studies/ Economic Concentration. 1989-1990 University of Miami Miami, FI ■ Juris Doctor Candidate. 1986-1989 Barry University Miami, FI ■ Bachelor of Arts, French and Political Science. ■ Graduated with Honors. Honors & ■ 2000, City of Miami Special Project Performance Award. Organizations ■ 2000, City of Miami Special Project Performance Award. ■ 1999, City of Miami Public Service Award. ■ 1999, City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award Nominee. ■ 1998- 1999, City of Miami Zoning Board Member. ■ 1995-1996, Dade County Commission on the Status of Women Member. ■ 1992-1993, City of Miami International Trade Board Member. ■ 1988- 1989, Intem, Office of State Representative Alberto Gutman. ■ 1989, University of Miami Law School Scholarship Recipient. ■ 1988- 1989, Member; Lambda Sigma Honor Society, French Honor Society, Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society. ■ 1988, Truman National Scholar Nominee. ■ 1986, Presidential Scholarship Recipient. ■ 1986, Focus on Excellence Scholarship Nominee. ■ 1986- 1988, City of Miami Youth Advisory Council Member, Vice - Chairperson and Chairperson. Languages Spanish, French and Italian. Haydee Regueyra, NVE Coconut Grove Administrator Experience 2001 - Present City of Miami Manager's Office — NET NET Administrator Function as a liaison between all City Departments and the business and residential community. Play a key role in providing administrative support, as well as providing information and problem solving for residents. Assists "customers" with problems that they cannot solve through normal channels. Attend meetings, namely: Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Coconut Grove Off -Street Parking Center Grove Neighborhood Association Civic Club Anchorage Committee Coconut Grove Village Council Coconut Grove Arts Festival Committee Waterfront Advisory Committee 1999-2000 City of Miami Manager's Office — NET Central Administrative Assistant 11 • Liaison between NET Central and City residents (problem -solving, coordinating with departments, dealing with residents on a daily basis. • Administrative support maintaining, scheduling and coordinating the calendar for Director and Operations Administrator. • Set up filing system, as well as office guidelines for the recording of pertinent data. • Supervise staff member. • Assist with traveling and/or special conferences and lunches. • Develop and track assignment logs. • Respond to inquiries and relieve staff of general administrative support matters within the established guidelines. • Serve as Liaison between NET Central Office and the departments of Building and Zoning, Hearing Boards, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and Community Development. • Generate a weekly status report of City Manager's assignments. • Attend meetings with Director, Operations Administrator and NET Administrators. • Monitor progress of responses to citizens' complaints. • Delegate, review and supervise assignments from the City Manager. • Use proper time management. • Answer all telephone inquiries. • Assist the Director and Operations Administrator in gathering information and organizing the work. • Monitor receipt and careful review of every document and assignment. Haydee Regueyra Resume Page 2 of 5 1998-1999 City Manager's Office Administrative Assistant 1 • Administrative Assistant to Dena Bianchino, Assistant City Manager • Liaison between the City Manager's Office and City residents (problem -solving, coordinating with departments, dealing with residents on a daily basis. • Administrative support maintaining, scheduling and coordinating the Assistant City Manager's calendar. • Set up filing system, as well as office guidelines for the recording of pertinent data. • Supervise one staff member. • Assist with traveling and/or special conferences and lunches. • Develop and track assignment logs. • Respond to inquiries and relieve the Assistant City Manager of general administrative support matters within the established guidelines. • Serve as Liaison between the City Manager's Office and the departments of Building and Zoning, Hearing Boards, Asset Management, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and Community Development. • Generate a weekly status report of City Manager's assignments. • Attend meetings with Assistant City Manager and project managers and participate in it. • Monitor progress of responses to citizens' complaints. • Delegate, review and supervise assignments from the City Manager. • Use proper time management. • Administer the petty cash accounts for Dena Bianchino, Raul Martinez and Bertha Henry. • Responsible for accounts payable. • Answer all telephone inquiries. • Assist the Assistant City Manager in gathering information and organizing the work. • Monitor receipt and careful review of every document and assignment. 1997-1998 City of Miami, Office of Asset Management Administrative Aide 11 • Reviewed and analyzed details of lease agreements. • Maintained, scheduled and coordinated the Director's calendar. • Developed and tracked assignment logs. • Responded to inquiries and relieved Assistant Director of general administrative support matters within established guidelines. • Provided assistance with researching of property ownership data. • Developed and set up matrix outlining the important aspects and other relevant information for quick references, monitoring and ensuring compliance. • Researched and updated all city -owned property insurance. • Provided administrative assistance to the Facility Manager in developing, maintaining and monitoring of maintenance schedules for city -owned properties and supporting the needs of other staff members relating to the solicitation of bids from appraiser and consultants. • Prepared letters and correspondence and maintained accurate tracking data. �� J Haydee Regueyra Resume Page 3 of 5 • Researched deeds. • Backup and cross training of support staff for the major projects of updating and verifying the city's real estate property files. 1996-1997 City of Miami Department of Public Works Administrative Aide 1 • Directed specifications of the contract documents and Requests for Proposal. • Responsible for the preparation of the Specifications and Contract Documents available to the public, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and Specifications. • Scheduled advertising and opening of bids and Request for Proposals. • Served as Liaison between the department and the Procurement Department in the preparation of Requisition for Advertisement and opening of the bids with the City Clerk. • Assisted Project Manager in establishing specifications. • Gathered all information and organize the specifications for the Specifications and Contract Documents Book. • Scheduled agenda items. • Prepared legislation and cover memorandum, with attached bid calculations, for the approval of the City Commission. • Monitored receipt and careful review of every document to insure that the contracts were complete. • Insured that all attachments are attached thereto, and check that all materials of support are in, i.e., insurance as required. • Served as Liaison between the City and the vendors. • Responsible for the customer -oriented relations. • Monitored insurance and Performing Bonds. • Maintained Department's records. • Implemented a central filing system. Prior to this system, each Architect kept their own files; this was an inconvenience due to the fact that if they were not present it was almost impossible to locate such files. All files are kept in a central place and we have the "out -card" system" implemented. This assured that all records are accounted for at all times. • Provided administrative assistance to James, J. Kay, Interim Director, Allan Poms, Chief Architect, Juan Ordonez, PE III, Len Helmers, PE III, John Jackson, Assistant Director, and the rest of the Engineers and Engineering Technicians in the department. 1993-1996 City of Miami Office of the City Clerk Commission Reporter • Knowledge of the legal, administrative, clerical and procedural regulations. • Research and dissemination of information to the general public, City departments and other governmental agencies. • Through the use of the City of Miami Code and Charter, microfilm and archives, conducted research requests for information concerning items discussed and approved by the City Commission • Liaison between the City Clerk's office, general public, City departments and governmental agencies. Haydee Regueyra Resume Page 4 of 5 • Transcribed minutes of the City Commission meetings and hearings. • Complex stenographic work taking and transcribing minutes at Commission meetings and hearings. • Knowledge of City ordinances, laws and regulations. • Knowledge of municipal functions and operations. • Knowledge of the legal, administrative, clerical and procedural regulations relating to the work, and proficiency in the use of a word processor/typewriter. • Assisted the City Clerk with the administration of all Boards/Committees, upon passage of Ordinance 11130. • Initiated forms and logistics for the ongoing networking with Boards/Committees liaisons newly appointed member, and the ongoing memoranda. • Kept the City Commission advised of newly appointed members, individual membership's list with terms of Office, kept the City Commission advised of individual members who are removed due to excessive absences; scheduled with the Agenda Office for the appointment of those members who must be appointed at the City Commission level; monitored receipt of the different Boards/Committees of the required notices of their meeting, copy of their minutes and attendance records, etc. • Monitored receipt and logging of incoming City agreements/contracts. Reviewed each and every document to insure that all exhibits and/or attachments mentioned in the document are attached thereto. Checked that all materials of support are in, and that all legally required seal have being affixed. • Administered Lobbyist Registration Ordinance No. 10087. • Monitored compliance with Code requirements for the filing of Real and/or Corporate Property Owned forms, Financial Disclosure, Source of Income Statement, and Outside Employment forms. • Implemented internal controls aimed at streamlining procedures for taking corrective action in a prompt and efficient fashion. • Provided assistance to the City Clerk and the Assistant City Clerk with the reorganization of office procedures involving the tracking, careful documentation of each and every agreement/contract, which was filed with the office. Community 1986 — Consultant and Interior Designer for Trafalgar Developers (Bleau and West Involvement Fontaine at Fontainebleu Park, Miami, Florida. 1986 — Consultant and Interior Designer for Hector Garcia Corporation (Ensenada at the Hammocks), Miami, Florida. 1985 — University of Miami Chi -Omega Fraternity House Interior Design Concept and Planning concepts. Memberships 1999 — Present — Member of the National Association of Hispanic Public Administrators 1993 —1996 — Member of Kiwanis Club International 1974 —1981 — American Society of Interior Design 1974 —1981 — International Society of Interior Design 1986 —1996 — Centro Cultural Espanol de Cooperacion lbero-Americana 1993- 1996 — Florida International University Centro Cultural Internacional (Cuban Studies) Haydee Regueyra Resume Page 5 of 5 Education Florida International University — Florida Institute of Government: Executive Development and Leadership Program Conflict Resolution Professionalism and Ethics Professional Development Miami -Dade Community College La Salle High School 0- r lre4 - ,I