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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRB ResumesCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA TO: Priscilla Thompson, City Clerk "ChanteSweet Community Relations Coordinator Priscilla, DATE: March 23, 2010 FILE: SUBJECT: Request to Declare Vacancy and Nominations to Commissioners REFERENCES: As per your instructions, I have revised our memo requesting a declaration of vacancies with the necessary corrections. We would like to declare vacancies for the following seats on the Community Relations Board: Name Reason Anthony Jennings - Consecutive absences exceed the allowed amount - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office Marlene Sanchez - Consecutive absences exceed the allowed amount - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office Teresa Zorrilla Clark - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office - Consecutive absences exceed the allowed amount Dr. Juana Amada Vargas - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office Haydee Wheeler - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office Continued.... Lyse Cuellar -Vidal - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount Barbara Bisno - Term expired Additionally, attached, please find the list of recommendations made by the Nominating Committee of the Community Relations Board to be submitted to the respective commissioner for consideration of vacancies and appointments. District 1 Requesting reappointment of Dr. Amada Vargas District 2 Cameron Sisser (Resume attached pdf file) District 3 Antonio Villasuso (Resume attached pdf file) District 4 Requesting reappointment of Lyse Cuellar -Vidal District 5 Samuel Latimore (Resume attached pdf file) Submitted by: Date: RESUME Samuel H. Latimore 937 N.W. 55`x' Street Miami, Florida 33127 (786) 286-0114 TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2004 — Present Adjunct Instructor, Miami Dade College Duties include the delivery of instruction in both Academic degree and Basic corrections and law enforcement training programs, as well as, the In -Service training program. 1992 — Present Adjunct Professor, Florida International University Duties included the delivery of academic instruction in Criminal Justice to both graduate and undergraduate students. 1992-1994 Adjunct Professor, St. Petersburg Conmiunity College Duties included the delivery of In-service courses to certified corrections officers. 1983 —2003 Associate Professor, Miami Dade College Duties included the delivery of instruction to both academic program and law enforcement and corrections basic training programs. Duties also included providing instruction to in-service corrections officers and employees, both on and off campus. Additionally, supervised the Behavioral Science Unit. 1981-1983 Assistant Professor, Miami Dade College Duties included the delivery of instruction to both academic program and law enforcement and corrections basic training programs. Duties also included providing instruction to In-service corrections officers and employees, both on and off campus. CRIMINAL JUSTICE EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE 'Law Enforcement 4ajor, Opa Locka Police Department, Community Services Division Responsible position in the administration and supervision of the Community Services Division and Part-time police program. Sarnuel H. Latinrore Page2 Duties included the coordination of emergency preparedness operations, responding to citizen complaints and crisis intervention, code enforcement, training and staff development programs, and other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police. (Community Policing model) 1999-2002 Major, El Portal Police Department. Duties included supervision of the Part-time police program, grant development and monitoring, training, and related duties as assigned by the Chief of Police. 1995- 1996 Executive Officer (Major), Opa Locka Police Department. Duties included implementation and coordination of community policing initiatives, supervision of the part-time police program, training, and other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police. 1985- 1988 Executive Officer, Opa Locka Police Department: Duties included assisting Patrol Division Cormnander with budget preparation and analysis, community liaison, policy development and implementation, training, supervision of the Part-time police program, as well as other duties assigned by Patrol Division Commander. 1983 -1985 Police Officer, Opa Locka Police Department Duties included targeted area patrol (TAP), criminal investigations and drug enforcement. Corrections 1978-1981 Single Intake Counselor, Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Duties included the investigation and processing of dependency and delinquency cases, youthful offender conununity supervision, court presentations, and related duties as assigned by the probation supervisor. 1973-1977 Detention Superintendent III, Florida Department of Health and Rehab- ilitative Services Responsible administrative and supervisory work in directing the operations of large youthfitl offender detention centers in both Dade and Broward counties. Duties included budgeting preparation, staff develop- ment, facility security operations, program development security operations, facility maintenance, food service operations, court liaison, and other duties as assigned by the Regional Director. Samuel H. Latimore Page 3 1968 — 1973 Detention Supervisor, Florida Department of Rehabilitative Services Duties included supervisory work in the care, custody, and control of youthful offenders, supervision of detention personnel, facility security, and other duties in Dade County as assigned by the Regional Director. ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: 1988 — 1997 Assistant Director, Miami Dade College, Basic and in-service correc- tion programs. Duties included supervision of basic and in-service corrections training programs, fiscal management of budgets, and related work. Duties also included supervision of faculty and support personnel. EDUCATION: 1979 — 1981 Attended courses in the Doctoral program, Curriculum Development, at Florida International University. 1979 Master of Science degree from Biscayne College in Human Re - Source Development/Criminal Justice Administration. 1976 Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Social Work from Florida International University. 1970 Associate of Arts degree in Education from Miami -Dade College. CERTIFICATIONS: Law Enforcement Officer Defensive Tactics Instructor Firearms Instructor F.D.L.E. Certified General Instructor Chemical Agents Instructor Human Diversity Instructor Crisis Intervention Team Instructor Samuel H. Latinrore Page 4 OMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CEO, Urban Environmental Crime Intervention Program Volunteer, Opa Locka Police Department Advisory Council Member, Community Enhancement Team (CET) Advisor, Opa Locka Crime Prevention Program PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: American Correctional Association American Jail Association National Sheriff's Association American Probation and Parole Association PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1. Developed the first two training programs for Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Child Care Workers. 2. Developed the pre -academy fitness assessment program for Law enforcement and Corrections applicants. 3. Received Miami Dade College's outstanding administrator on three occasions. 4. Developed the first Sergeants' Field Training Program for the Florida Department of Corrections, South Florida Reception Center. 5. Developed the first Defensive Tactics course for Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. 6. Developed and taught several In-service programs for the Florida Department of Corrections in Basic Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Instructor Techniques. Workshop, Disciplinary Confinement, and Drug Awareness for Corrections. 7. Developed the first Pre -Academy Basic Training Program (Career Exploration) for students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program. 8. Nominated as an outstanding faculty member as part of the University of Texas study of Miami Dade College's program and delivery systems. 9. Established successful internship program with Opa Locka Police Department Samuel H. Latimore Page 5 10. Established successful internship program with the Opa Locka Police Department. and the School of Justice, academic program. 11. Developed correctional training programs for South Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center's corrections employees. (.Forensic Hospital) 12. Supervised, and taught in, the first corrections basic training program to score over 90% passage rate on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement certification exam. 13. Conducted research on shooters with dominant eye problems, and implemented shotgun techniques to help qualification scores. 14. Implemented the first Florida Department of Corrections' probation and parole basic training program in Region IV. 15. Established first student internship program between the Opa Locka and the School of Justice for criminal justice students. 16. Established a conflict mediation program in Opa Locka, using School of Justice criminal justice students studying the Mediation and Conflict Resolution course. 17. Selected as subject -matter expert, Florida Department of Law Enforcement. 18. Selected as Training Consultant, Florida Department of Corrections. 19. Selected as Training Consultant, Miami Dade County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 20. Developed the first Officer Survival -Transportation of Im-nates in-service course at the School of Justice. 21. Developed, and taught in the first Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) course ever taught at the School of Justice. 22. Developed Ride Along program with the Opa Locka Police Department for School of Justice's criminal justice students. 23. IIelped design, and implement, the Sunmier Mentorship program with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. 24. Developed, and taught the first Interpersonal Communications course for Miami Dade Department of Corrections' Community Control Officers. Samuel Latimore Page G 25. Developed Re= Training Program for trainees who failed a block of instruc- tion. * Letters of recommendation and other documents available upon request. 03/08/2010 21:42 8504875525 SENATOR GELEER PAGE 02/07 RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS 2000 South Baysliore Drive, #72 Email: csisserinc c aol.com Miami, Florida 33133 Cellular: 305-479-7338 PROOTLE 0 Extremely qualified professlonal with excellent potential for career in public Administration, Commuhity Relations and IFun'dralsing, and valuable experience working with high-level executives and elected officials from non-profit organizations and private entities -to local, state and federal governments, CAPA13XLXTXES Coordinating logistics for fundraising events, charitable activities, co=nunity outreach projects, meetings -and conferences ... allocating hwinau an,d physical resources required to insure successful completion of prograins, projects and tasks within time and budg- etary constraints ... researching, tracking and writing Iegislati.on, press releases, newsletters, policy briefs, position statements and pitch letters ... expertise ba political systems and the legislative process ... administrative troubleshooting and problein solving ... EDUCATION Candidate for M.S� Degree in (Public Administration Florida International University, Miami, Florida B.A. Degree ire political Science, 2005 Tlie George Washington University, Washington, DC l.eadersh, ip Training Programs: Leadership Miami (Greater Miami Chamber of -Commerce); Leadership Devel.opinent Institute (Greater Miami Jewisb. Federation) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009 Senator Days• Gelber, Miami Beach, Florida, Legislative Assistant 2007— 2009' Senator Gwen Margolis, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida ,Legislative Assistant O Worked with constituents and community leaders to imple- meht outreach program for Florida Senate.District 35. O Helped Senator pass bills relating to the Elderly and Disabled, Adult Abuse, HIV/AIDS Education Programs, Real Property and Mortgage Fraud, and Psychology Licensure. 2005— 2007 Bric R. Sisser Inc. (Governmental Relations Firm), Miami, Florida Business De'yelonWent / Governmental Afifalrs_Ass.istant O Planned and coordinated event that raised over $40,000 for the Friends of Drug Court, among many others. O Helped procure Care Access Health Plan RFP process at FIU, Miami -Dade College and Miami -Dade County Public Schools, 2003 —2004 Office of Senator Joseph Lieberman, Washington, DC - Legislative Aide / Ilrtteir AFF] LITATIONS !Volunteer.- Board MgMb Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; Gmater Miami Jewish Federation; Miami -Dade United Way., Con»ect Floflda; .Business Buddies, Beacon Council , .. CON PUTI�R SKILLS MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Adobe Photoshop ... 03/08/2010 21:42 8504875525 SENATOR GELBER PAGE 03/07 NAME UAMC&A _NS5 CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Mission The :mission of the Community Relations Board is to: a work proactively to identify andrelieve intergroup conflicts before crises anise; • identify and cori.tain, as quickly as possible, community tensions; • 3eve1.op bridges_ of --un erstan.ding arid.-suppotprograms in e community; * foster understanding, communication, and mutual respect; m develop and support local or city based Comrauni.ty Relations Boards throughout the county; and assure that resources are in Ia.ce to respond to community crisis. The City of Miami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social, racial, religious, Iinguistic, cultural, economic, and geographic groups corrnprising the population. of this City and include leaders of government, _ business, religious and educational_ institutions, civic and organizations and. other appropriate community leaders" 03/08/2010 21:42 5504875525 SENATOR GELBER PACE 04/07 Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biograpbical Profile Name:— 15 SSR (torl FktzetJ Last First Middle Employer: sLoy�-Vb .. IIAN Watfl- -- _ Title/occupation: & c Business Type: 1'f!nw, 561qmt Business Address: 19 ID Mr_,&azo Ajl� 3�n I;D(I gfu c4 3319 Business Telephone: X95'_ Home llddress;a-o�>o � 1(�{�4�1�•rC 1�, � 7 � AllA t, EL 331 2 Home Telephone: Length of Residence in the City of Miami: PLEASE CHECKAPPEOPWAYE.Vvr,m11 77oxIrrsm j3ELOW (optinnav ( Ma1e 'White Non -Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander ( ) Female ( ) Black Non -Hispanic ( ) hispanic ( ) Ainerica.n Indian or Alaskan Native 03/08/2010 21:42 8504875525 SENATOR GELBER PAGE 05/07 List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: Community Interests: aj,IJ V �• Additional Information: Persons acquainted with Candidate's ,A,cti'vities/Experience: Name Telephone 03/08/2010 21:42 8504875525 SENATOR GEL.BER PAGE 06/07 QUESTJONNAIREi FOR CANDIDATES FOR. NORMJN.ATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CA.ND) D►ATE'S NAME 4m 5115V Z. 'Wily would .you like to serve on the Commnnity Relations Board? 2. Can you dedicate at Yeast 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? ; �P paA,Lw4-- Mort fiiu\ Ib A1vr e{t oma i�S PtlsS�� 1A+4 3. What special skills would you/ bring to the Community Relations Board? Ndv►n� C � 1� '�- X404 V Aft' J41(it hattx .1 n MI' A1u�1 Aril my l l.r. T-' -1.,] I Ar AL t h 6PAjbr�,z &Awt m nAA n QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) 03108/2010 21:42 8504875525 SENATOR GELBER PAGE 07/07 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? _Xn.tonio rVifrtsuso 590 SIN) 10tT Street 7lnit # 4 marni, Trw da 33130 .7fome (.305)285-3007 Cell (305)491-4111 .. 06jective: To join an organization where I can apply my proven social services skills, managerial, organizational and administrative skills and help the organization to reach its short and long term goals. ProfessixidE,7efience Niarni Rescue 911isfion Inc. From ryfay 2009 to (resent ✓Yfiami Centers Director r' > Responsible to provide the necessary spiritual leadership, planning, organizational objectives; supervision, training, staffing, management, and facility upkeep of the various Miami Campus Centers, which provide direct services to men, women, and children. > Responsible of the, supervision and administration of the Community Activity Center. > Responsible of the supervision and administration of the Miami Adult Centers, including the Center for Men, Food Services, Center for Women and Children, and Education and Career Center. i .. Oversees the care and treatment of all assigned residents and ensures that each individual is treated with courtesy, respect, and dignity. ` Interacts with the comm,pity, seeking to expand services at the Centers including the areas of health and other special classes or events. > The Director of Men'Centers has to engage outside organizations, agencies, churches, etc. to increase revenue, gift -in-kind, and other professional services, 511ia ii Rescue 11ission Inc. Trom,7une 2008 to fay 2009 Assistant Director r The Assistant Director for Miami Centers assist the Director of the Miami Centers providing the necessary planning, organization, direction, supervision, and recording of the recovery, training and re-entry goals of the Miami Rescue Mission, Center for Mon. Provide oversight and development for the Center for Men together with the Director, specifically the Regeneration Program and EmergencylTransitional Housing. > Oversees the care and treatment of all assigned residents. > Oversees intake/Outreach caseworker staff to include record keeping and resident services. Assist in the development and implement of Bible Studies. ➢ :.Represents the Mission at conferences, meeting and churches as needed. Wiami Y„escue Mission Inc. From Octo6er 1999 to,lune 2008 Coordinator of sCirpanic Trogram ? interview individuals that are being'co'nsidered for residency and assist residents to set goals for transitioning back as new members of society, > Supervises Hispanic Division and facilitate support groups. > Coordinate and recruit Hispanic volunteers to assist in the Hispanic division. . Head translator from English to Spanish, Rewrite and translate materials for Spanish speaking residents,. > Coordinate daily Inspection of the residential housing and administration building. > . Assist in obtaining appointments for residents needing medical care. Also, facilitate drug testing, H ➢ Planning, developing and organizing fundraising events to. increase the organization's funds to keep the programs running. Public speaking in various communities on drug and alcohol abuse.. Senior Case Manager Center for Men > 'Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and supervision in the.Case Workers departmer Assists each client in removing barriers to independent living and deyelop.treattnentplans for clients. > Responsible for tracking and recording progress'of assigned clients, `._ ' ~ � 7el'ItIla 1999 to J-Itne .1999 Coordinate the daily activities in a residential rehabilitation center for substance abuse, � Ensure that all conflict inthe center have the proper Solution. � Provide daily workshop toall residents ufthe center. --------- > -------------------'---> Develop aweekly counseling session with residents. Item u/j[mo7*a Ro���vu��/1yy6m 1997 ChocCotrocess' . � >;, ;RdceiWngcanco||ed checks from financial institutions for proper handling. �1 Sorted, documented and processed checks accordingly. U9nm ganuary1995 toN3vnn&7'2996 CarTort«/ > Monitoring the d|sbumumnrtand returning ofall veNdms. � Advlsing the owner's ofthe vehicles when they will bureleased tothem. Answering all inqu|hp ' person o[bytelephone. ' __.----- Barry University 20OB Case Management Certtificats West Virginia Technical School 19854988 LaSalle High School 1984 --v'-o'— Fluently |nEnglish and Spanish ^~.~'~.~y'^... ~~~. CooaLVaDoaCent n Head Group Facilitator ufSupport Group for various life controlling issues, ~qn/a/ds/v^ovwd Octbbnr2U04 Prodoma�onUf?N�m1 � October Casablanca Center Award ^uz~--~~ Available upon request ' . 2 Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name:Villasuso Antonio Last , First Middle Employer: Miami Rescue Mission Title/Occupation:Miami Center Programs Director Business Type: Non -Profit Social Services Business Address: 2159 NW I ST Court Business Telephone. 305-571-2232 Home Address: ' r-90 SW 10 ST Unit #4 Home Telephone: 305-285-3007 : Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 43 Years PLEASE CHECKAPPROPMTE, INFORMA TIONLISTED BELOW (Optionag )Male . ( ) White Non -Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander ) Female ( ) Black Non -Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 Hispanic List all aMliations with civic and community lased organizations and positions held: My job is: Miami Center Programs Director of the Miami Campus for the Miami Rescue Mission (Overseeing the Center for Men, Center for Women and Children, Community Activity Center (for Youth at Risk Programs) Education and Food Departments, Health Clinic. I have been on staff at the Miami Rescue Mission for nearly 11 years. Associate Pastor of New Life Family Church (Under the leadership of Pastor Eddie Rivero) on staff for 8 years. Community Interests: attend all meetings for the Homeless Coalition of Miami, Making sure that all Immigrants get treated with respect and dignity, Greater Miami Ministers Association Member. Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: xperience: am = r. Rev. Ron Drummitt (President MRM) 305-389-3636 I[aL Eddie Rivero 305-297-3859 WA TO ON THE OF t tH COMMUNITY :!. CANDIDATE'S NAE villasuso Antonio I. Why would you lime to serge on the Community Relations Board? 1 would like to serve on the Community Relations Board because I believe it is working proactively in the community with other professional leaders to help develop bridges ofunderstanding and communication. I work everyday with the disenfranchised and see the hurt. and despair. I believe as community leaders working togetharwe can make a difference in the lives of those broken and help rebuild pathways to assist them to climb back into being productive in society. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? Yes, I believe that 1 can give 10 hours of my time to serve on this board, 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? As the Miami Center Programs Director of the Miami Rescue Mission 1 serve in a very diverse community. Sometimes tensions behveen our residents various cultural differences allows me to be a mediator in helping resolving Issues of learning to live together In a small space. Also I have lived in the city for nearly 43 years which is most ermyn..i lia•orwr-dwly—d'uetnnNcas h v-60 ody.G,cniIy 4p ywlaomhev I. W.—Aft ualn sdarnnunlMa, tlxarharo leomntl'FUWland'AcubaonbmnmosFncrc el q-1 undo bra �. Ch U. ST I A Page two (2) 4. 'What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations ]hoard in the City of Miami? That if accepted to be part of this board you are there to assist and to hopefully be part of this wonderful cities changes. I think that we are just to be of assistance to those that are already leading and to be a bridge between the city and the diverse community that serve. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? 1 believe that this certainly can be achieved due to the FACT that when you have a strong core of leaders working together not only can it be positive, but it can be the change that this city needs. Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form.