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Home My WebLink Aboutnominations - 3Comm. A. Teele City of Miami CRB Nominating Committee Meeting 4/13/04 RECOMMENDATION TO THE COMMISSIONER 1 Anthony Robins 2 Vacancy Option Option Option Orange Hayes B. Y I Eileen Marcia) I Richard Bennett Jr. February 4, 2004 Ms. Ada Rojas, Coordinator Office of Community Relations City of Miami 444 SW 2nd Ave., #1016 Miami, FL 33130 Re: Community Relations Board Dear Ms. Rojas: On February 3, 2004, City TV - Channel 9 aired a notice that the Community Relations Board was actively seeking applications for membership. I have heard of the wonderful successes and plans of this Board and am anxious to become a part. I have lived in the City of Miami for well over 50 years and believe my work experience along with my community interests would make me an ideal candidate for appointment. The television announcement did not indicate what the selection process is; however, if you are not the right person, I hope that you will forward the attached resume to the proper recipient for consideration. Should you need anything further, or have any questions, please contact me at the number below. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, i •7Zi..�. sSL / —_ Orange B.4iayes City of Miami Resident (305) 759-3407 795 NW 42"0 Street Miami, FL 33142 Home: (305) 759-3407 Orange B. Hayes Summary of Skilled administrator with thirty plus years of experience managing multifaceted operations of Qualificationsseveral different public housing developments; experienced trainer, motivator and coach, fair and dedicated supervisor and manager, with effective listening skills and good judgment. Work Experience 1990-1995 Dade County Department of Housing & Urban Development Miami, FL HUD REGIONAL MANAGER (Retired) • Supervised and coordinated housing management, facility maintenance and tenant relations for over 6,000 units of public housing. • Provided direction and assistance to an assigned region of the agency, most recently Region II, which consists of the largest and oldest public housing in Dade County. • Trained Site Managers and Maintenance Workers, as well as residents and elected housing officials to effectively and efficiently perform required duties. • Supervised the rehabilitation of Liberty Square, (926 units), and Annie Coleman Gardens (920 units). • Reduced vacancies and helped residents feel more responsible for themselves and their living conditions. 1973-1990 Dade County Department of Housing & Urban Development Miami, FL DISTRICT MANAGER • Promoted to District Manager in 1988. Duties expanded to include supervision of five site managers responsible for the day-to-day operations of their respective sites. • Reduced tenant turnover from 8% to 3%, and achieved 100% occupancy at Scott Homes in 1980. • Defused racial tensions at Scott Homes during civil disturbances in the 1980s, reducing threat of loss of life and property damage, and assured continuity of services. • Assisted in negotiating funding for over $10 million in building renovations. 1971-1972 Dade County Community Child Care Program Miami, FL BUSINESS MANAGER • Handled the financial aspects of the program including control of the $275,000 annual budget. • Established and monitored operating guidelines and procedures for processing funding requests. 1968-1971 Comprehensive Employment Program ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR • Coordinated program activities. • Established, revised and monitored administrative procedures. Orange Hayes Resume - 2 Miami, FL 1966-1968 Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. Miami, FL ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR • Established purchasing department and operating procedures which later became Dade County's standard procedures for county funded/monitored anti -poverty programs. • Controlled $340,000 budget. 1962-1966 Miami -Dade Community College Miami, FL INSTRUCTOR • Taught courses in Human Relations, Economics and Safety Education on a part-time basis. 1954-1962 City of Miami Police Department POLICE OFFICER ■ Performed general law enforcement activities, in a professional manner. ■ Also served in this capacity from 1951-1952. 1952-1954 United States Army • Served as Staff Sergeant Miami, FL Education St. Thomas University Miami, FL Enrolled in Master's Degree in Business Administration Program Community Activities Florida A & M University Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Honor Student and Scholarship Recipient Tallahassee, FL Charter member of Positive African -American Role Models Program (1988) Member of the Fishing Friends — scholarship and mentoring organization Member of the Mad Dads organization Member of the Dade County Nuisance Abatement Board Member of the Retired Police Officers Club Member of the Economic Opportunity Family Health Center Board Member of Oldtimers Incorporated — scholarship organization Active in City of Miami Code Enforcement and Zoning Board issues March 23, 2004 Ada Rojas Community Relations Coordinator City of Miami Miami Riverside Center 444 SW 2nd Avenue Miami, Fl, 33130 Dear Ms. Rojas; Attached find my resume for consideration of membership on the Community Relations Committee. As you will see, I have professional background and experience in community relations issues. In my job I am responsible for succession planning and leadership program development. I serve as a facilitator, a mediator and a coach. I have a reputation for being someone people turn to for guidance. I work with all levels of people, from my upward mobility programs to serving as an executive coach for my federal agency. I also bring to the table my personal integrity and passion for working towards a sustainable community in which to live and work. I believe I have the background to know how to do this. I love Miami and believe it can be one of the greatest cities in the world. As a citizen, I have been active in my own neighborhood. The Community Relations Community can provide me a venue in which I believe I can help make a difference. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, ) Eileen Marcia] 1C ��`_...k Born Married Education Employment Professional Activities Personal Activities Publications and Presentations References: Eileen Marcial 1000 NW North River Drive #118 Miami, FL 33136 (305)324-8477 October 23, 1951, USA James G. Broton, PhD, husband A.A. Miami -Dade Community College 1979 A.S. Miami -Dade Community College 1979, Respiratory Therapy B.A. Florida International University 1988, Healthcare Administration MBA, University of Miami, 1992 Ed.D, Florida International University (ABD), Adult Education/Human Resource Development 1977 - Present: Department of Veterans Affairs, Miami VA Medical Center 1977-1983 Staff Respiratory Therapist 1983-1985 Medical Researcher 1985-1988 Chief, Respiratory Therapy Department 1988-1991 Employee Relations/Labor Relations Specialist 1988-1991 Backup EEO Manager 1991-present Employee Development/Organizational Development Coordinator Florida International University 2000-present Adjunct Instructor, College of Education 2003-present Adjunct Instructor, School of Business 1991-present Member, Miami Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development (Board member, 1991-2000) 1999-present Member, Advisory Board, Miami Area Geriatric Education (Grant with University of Miami, FIU, VA) 1999-present Member, Advisory Board, Miami -Dade College, Physician Assistant Program 2001-present Member, Advisory Board, School of Business, Human Resources Management Program, FIU 2000-present Member, Gold Coast Society for Performance Improvement 2000-present Development 1993-present 1995-present Member, Gold Coast Chapter for Organizational Member, Spring Garden Civic Association Member, Board of Directors, Snug Harbor Townhome Association 14 journal articles, 1 book chapter (available on request) Captain Charles Flowers (305) 326-1718 Dr. Ernie Martin (305)-325-8730 LUUY 1 1 . 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Education: ;uric 1974 June 1974- Aug 1975 1979 -1983 1992 1993 • R chaxd 13enncre, JR. aUni%L 33056 0051625-.2050 Graduated from Mani Northwestern Senior High School Miami, Florida Undergraduate in Criminology Studies Miami Dade Community College Christian Education / Bachelor of Theology Seminary and Training School, Waycross, Georgia Workshop Studies 'Moody Bible Instate - Chicago, Illinois Pre mise:a Experience: Oct 1996 to Present Jan 1994 to Oct 1996 1992 to Present African American Council of Christian Clergy Executive Director Duties: The Executive Director along with the support of the Board, manages the day -today operation of the Organization; formulates and carries out the short- term objective to advance the board's long range plans; establishes operating procedures (in compliance with local, state and federal laws and policies set by the board); supervise the employing, terminating and evaluation of all staffmembers and agencies. African - American Council of Christian Clergy Asaistant Director Duties: Responsible for an "Improved Youth at Risk Program"; Conflict of Resolution Seminars; Community Coordinator Senior Pastor of Rising Star Evangelical Temple 01/29/2004 08:11 3058357227 • AACCC REV BENNETT PAGE 01 Rev. Richard Bennett Jr. currently serves as the Executive Director of the African -American Council of Christian Clergy (AACCC) Inc. in Miami, Florida a nonprofit organization that is the umbrella of over 350 churches and over 300,000 parishioners. Prior to this position, he headed Rising Star Evangelical Temple as senior pastor 1990-1999 and served as District Manager for Coca-Cola Bottling Company. located in Hollywood Florida from 1979-1994. He is Chairperson of the Interfaith Committee for Worker's Justice for South Florida, Faith Leadership and Moral Development Committee of the Miami/Miami-Dade Weed and Seed Program, the Baptist Ministers Council of Greater Miami and West Perrine Christian Association. Pastor Bennett too is a past member of the First Born Church of the Living God, Inc. State of Florida and the Ministerial Alliance. Additionally, Rev. Bennett is a part of the Faith Community Committee, Christian Community Service Agency, and Coordinator of Reviving our Community. Moreover Rev. Bennett is a constituent of the 500 Black Male Role Models of Miami -Dade County Public School, NAACP, MADDAD (Men Against Destruction Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder), serves as Chaplain to North Miami Police Department; the Miami -Dade County Mayor's (Alex Penelas) Religious Committee. Furthermore, The Reverend was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Governor's Task Force on Domestic Violence. As well, He also serves as a board member of the Keep Me Safe Foundation, the Executive Board of the Police Athletic League (PAL) of North Miami, and the Miami -Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust Committee. Rev Bennett is a member of New Shiloh M.B.Church, Rev Dr. Arthur Jockson Jr. is the Pastor.