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HomeMy WebLinkAboutnominationsCITY OF MIAMI — CRB NOMINATING COMMITTEE (9-29-05) RECOMMENDATION TO THE COMMISSIONERS Comm. J. Sanchez 1. Teresa Zorilla-Clark 2. Helena Del Monte OPTION OPTION OPTION Teresa Zorrilla-Clark Xiomara Sosa Rev. Jose Hernandez Helena Del Monte Tony Wagner Edward Shohat Comm. J. Winton 1. Chantal Meo Chantal Meo Bradley Simon Maritza Alvarez Scheider, Sylvia To: Rojas, Ada Subject: RE: CRB Ok, thanks. Sylvi Scheider Assistant City Clerk phone: 305-250-5367 fax: 305-858-1610 Original Message From: Rojas, Ada Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 12:49 PM To: Scheider, Sylvia Subject: Re: CRB Got will go and visit her today if possible and request one from her, as soon as I get it I will forward iy to you Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Original Message From: Scheider, Sylvia <SScheider@ci.miami.fl.us> To: Rojas, Ada <ARojas@ci.miami.fl.us> Sent: Fri Oct 07 12:48:18 2005 Subject: RE: CRB We need something other than a letter of resignation. Sylvi Scheider Assistant City Clerk phone: 305-250-5367 fax: 305-858-1610 Original Message From: Rojas, Ada i Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 12:48 PM To: Scheider, Sylvia Subject: Re: CRB Yes, she did resign back then and she wants to be re-ppointed do I need a letter of interest from her also Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Original Message From: Scheider, Sylvia <SScheider@ci.miami.fl us> To: Rojas, Ada <ARojas@ci.miami.fl.us> Sent: Fri Oct 07 12:46:16 2005 Subject: CRB Ada, I noticed that within the backup you submitted for appointments to the CRB is a resignation from Teresa Zorrilla. You have Teresa as your number one nomination for appointment. I'm confused. Sylvi Scheider Assistant City Clerk phone: 305-250-5367 fax: 305-858-1610 Upgrade Your Email - Click here! <http://promos.hotbar.com/promos/promodll.dll? RunPromo&E1=&SG=&RAND=81602&partner=hotbar> 2 Jereda 2orri//a eta 1800 SW 15th Street 9ltiami, Eforida 33145 June 12, 2005 Community Relations Board 444 SW 2'd Ave, 10th FI Miami, FI 33130 My dear friends, For five years, I have enjoyed the privilege and pleasure of being a member of the Community Relations Board and see it grow into what it is today. Thus, it is with great regret that I must resign. My job and recent obligations are creating more demands on my hours. As a result, I cannot give full attention to my responsibility as a member, and I feel that I am shortchanging the Board. The opportunity for growth and continuing challenges presented to us in these past years have been of great personal value to me. I will miss the personal closeness and the consideration shown by all members of the board. I urge all of you to continue serving as bridge builders for our diverse community. In closing, I like to share the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, "WHEN YOU CEASE TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION YOU BEGIN TO DIE" W)xriregards, C February 4, 2004 Xiomara A. Sosa President and Chief Executive Officer National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP) www.nshp.org xasosa@nshp.org 8260 N. Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 33138 (305) 756-3757 Ada Rojas Coordinator Office of Community Relations City Manager's Office 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue loth Floor 33130 Office of Community Relations (305) 416-1351 Dear Ms. Rojas: Please accept this correspondence as my official letter of request for membership to the City's Community Relations Board. Attached please find a copy of my resume. If you need any further information from me please do not hesitate to contact me. All of my contact information is listed above. Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Xiomara A. Sosa President and Chief Executive Officer National Society for Hispanic Professionals XIOMARA A. SOSA 8260 N. Bayshore Drive (305) 756-3757 Miami, FL 33138 xasosa@nshp.org SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Exceptional nonprofit executive with successful experience in setting the strategic course and achieving the desired results for a myriad of nonprofit organizations and associations. Significant experience in overall management and growth, highly interested in motivating others and in being driven to meet and exceed goals. Visionary with excellent advocacy and team building skills. Exceptional public relations, program management, event planning and fund raising skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR HISPANIC PROFESSIONALS (NSHP), Miami, FL President and Chief Executive Officer Direct and manage the association on an executive level. • Serve as the key contact and make all important decisions for the association. • Handle all record keeping, book keeping, accounting and fiscal management matters. • Coordinate and manage events, fundraisers and cultivate sponsorships. • Provide capacity building and grant writing support. • Guide and support the development of the board of directors. • Supervise the web site and outreach efforts. • Manage the membership growth. • Coordinate the professional networking of the membership • Manage all legal matters relating to the association. NATIONAL STUDENT PARTNERSHIPS, Washington, DC Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, National Office Guided and directed all aspects of the day-to-day operations and financial systems. • Designed and implemented operational and financial management strategies. • Planned and directed all aspects of the organization's operational policies, objectives, and initiatives. • Assisted in the supervision of staff and consultants, established operational targets, and cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships with nine Local Offices to enhance their operational capacity. • Managed the operational budget, which includes a $921,000.00 Department of Labor capacity building grant. Prepared an annual budget and long-range financial projections for the National Office and nine Local Offices. • Monitored financial performance to ensure satisfactory outcomes for the organization, managed accounting processes, and supervised the annual audit. • Supported the long-term development strategy for the organization's funding, managed the short-term cash management strategy, and prepared financial reports. • Managed accounts receivables and accounts payable, payroll, cash projections, insurance, benefits, human resources, financial statements, taxes, filing, and office supplies. 2003 - Present 2001 — 2002 NLGJA, INC., Washington, DC 1999 — 2000 Executive Director, National Office Oversaw, managed and supervised the continuing growth and development of a nonprofit professional journalism association of over 1,000 members, 19 chapters, 2 international affiliates, 5 staff and 3 consultants. • • Represented the association at meetings with corporate executives, decision -makers and potential funders at foundations and other businesses. • Assured the effective management, administration and day-to-day operations of the national office by managing the organization's budget, developing and implementing programs, overseeing national and local fundraisers, chapter activities and the yearly national conference. • Assured that the financial obligations of the national office were met on time and in full. MANA, A NATIONAL LATINA ORGANIZATION, Washington, DC 1999 Membership and Chapter Development Coordinator, National Office, Designed, implemented and guided all aspects of the membership and chapter programs and activities. '• Developed membership campaigns and initiatives and planned, directed and controlled membership activities and records. • Coordinated operation and implementation of membership dues, accounting and chapter activities. Served as liaison and provided expertise, development support resources and training for chapter coordinators. 1 XIOMARA A. SOSA 8260 N. Bayshore Drive (305) 756-3757 Miami, FL 33138 xasosa@nshp.org • Analyzed data, developed marketing strategies, and provided on -site service and technical assistance in designing and developing programs for chapter coordinators. NATIONAL COALITION OF HISPANIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS, Washington, DC, 1994 - 1999 Outreach Liaison, Policy and Research Division • Coordinated activities and served as liaison to government agencies and institutions and national and community - based organizations and coalitions. Developed and implemented outreach and public information efforts to key audiences such as the media and policymakers and was responsible for specific operations in the Executive Office for the President and CEO. Programs Coordinator, Policy and Research Division • Managed program activities for the Policy and Research Division. Administrative Assistant, Policy and Research Division • Managed the overall administration, management and operations of the Policy and Research Division. ACADEMY FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT -,-Washington, DC 1993 -1994 Assistant to the Director, Center for Youth Development and Policy Research • Provided administrative support to the Director and managed the production and distribution of materials. SWL, INc., Vienna, VA 1989 -1993 Technical Aide, Information Procurement and Dissemination Department • Provided technical support to the Director and prioritized and distributed workloads. UNITED STATES ARMY, Washington, DC 1986 -1988 Administrative Specialist -Specialist Four, The Pentagon, United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Personnel Programs Analysis Office, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel • Selected from a competitive group of candidates to serve in this prestigious position and performed a myriad of duties for nine action officers and acted as personal secretary to Brigadier General Robert Harleston. GOLDMAN, KLASFELD, HORKEY AND FERRARO, P.A., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1983-1986 Financial Administrative Assistant, Data Processing Department • Implemented and supported the financial reporting and accounts receivable computer maintenance system. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVES, Homestead, FL 1984 -1986 Air Cargo Specialist, Homestead Air Force Base • Managed air cargo logistics, administration and day-to-day operations. NEW YORK COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATING BOARD, New York, NY Policy Review Assistant, Policy Implementation Section • Processed state compensation insurance claims and provided data entry and processing support. 1981 -1983 COMPUTER SKILLS • Microsoft Works Suite 2001 and 2003 (includes Excel, Outlook and Word), LOTUS NOTES, Quicken 2003, and PHONESlips. EDUCATION • TRINITY COLLEGE, Bachelor of Science Degree Program, Public Affairs -Policy Track, Minor in Sociology, Washington, DC • NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Associates in Science Degree in Health and Human Services Program; General Counseling Certification Program; Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification Program, Alexandria, VA MILITARY EDUCATION • UNITED STATES ARMY: United States Army Training Center, Fort Jackson, SC, Administrative Specialist Course, Diploma from the Department of the Army, 1987; The Pentagon, Washington, DC, Department of the Army Certificate of Training, Modern Army Records Keeping System, 1987. 2 XIOMARA A. SOSA 8260 N. Bayshore Drive (305) 756-3757 Miami, FL 33138 xasosa@nshp.org • UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVES: Basic Military Training, 1984; Air Cargo Specialist Course, 1984; Community College of the Air Force, Logistic Management Program, 1985 TRAINING • Northern Virginia Family Service: Parent Skills Training Class, 2001. REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST RECOGNITIONS, AWARDS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISMENTS Media Named "Latina de la Semana" by El Tiempo Latino. Featured in Latinas Today section of Latina Style Magazine Military Awarded the Campaign Air Force Training Ribbon and received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Air Force Reserves. Granted a Department of Defense Secret Clearance; awarded The Army Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service by the Department of the Army; The Campaign Army Service Ribbon; The Department of the Army Certificate of Achievement for Meritorious Service; and received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army. Community Awarded the Northern Virginia Family Service Special Foster Care Certificate of Approval, and a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contributions as a Therapeutic Foster Parent. LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEER, CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Professional Associations President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Society for Hispanic Professionals. Government White House Office of National Drug Control Policy's National Youth Media Campaign's Partnership Development Expert Panel. Senate Republican Conference Task Force on Hispanic Affairs Advisory Committee. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Treatment Month Planning Group. Social Security Administration's Outreach Planning Group. Arlington County, VA Multicultural Advisory Commission. Media Newspaper Association of America's Diversity Committee. The Center for Media Education's Children Media Policy Network. HandsNet Editorial Advisory Board. Foundations Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation's Latino Survey Planning Group Eurocentres Foundation Homestay Program Arthritis Foundation's Speaking of Pain Advisory Council and Diversity 2000 Committee The Dyslexia Foundation Community Candidate to be trained and appointed as a State of Florida Guardian Ad Litem for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Northern Virginia Family Services Special Foster Care Mother. MANA, A National Latina Organization's Northern Virginia Chapter Board of Directors. LGBT Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) Board of Directors; SMYAL Youth Group Facilitator; and appointed member on the Whitman -Walker Clinic's Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Services Board on behalf of SMYAL Bridge Builders Fund Board of Directors Gente Latina de Ambiente Board of Directors Cultural Competency Trainer for the Mautner Project for Women with Cancer Current American Society of Association Executives. Florida Society of Association Executives. Alliance for Nonprofit Management. MEMBERSHIPS 3 XIOMARA A. SOSA 8260 N. Bayshore Drive (305) 756-3757 Miami, FL 33138 xasosa@nshp.org Past Greater Washington Society of Association Executives Potomac Executive Network The Women's Center The Women's Health and Wellness Network MANA, A National Latina Organization Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, Inc. PUBLICATIONS The Reporter, National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations Alternatives: NLGJA News, NLGJA L .3 r i;l N (, j., / REV. JOSE E. HERNA.NDEZ, DOCTOR OF 11 JNISTRJES Commander for Miami - Dade Department of Corrections & Founder/Executive Director of South Florida rail Ministries & Agape Women's Center (,3;>5) Vl,i-• Rev. Jose E. Ilern,andez was born hi Cuba and at the age of eight moved to Miami with his fiin ily. Through a series of life experiences, he dedicated his life to serving God when_ he was seventeen years old_ In 1981 the was selected as the Chaplain for Metro Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Department. Currently, his work at the Department of Corrections encompasses five correctional facilities and more than 130, 0000 inmates annually.. Rev. Hernandez was promoted from Chaplain to Religious Coordinator for the Metro Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Department in 1983. In addition to South Florida Jail Ministries, Dr. Hernandez has founded other community -oriented programs including a multiethnic, non -denomination movement entitled "We are One" and, the Agape Women's Center, a residential recovery center for female substance abusers. Dr. Hernandez has served as Agape's Executive Director since its beginning in 1984. Agape has grown to seven programs throughout Dade County serving over 400 individuals a year. Dr, Hernandez has received national recognition from the National Association of Counties for his work with the jail ministries, serve as Co -Chair for the religious task force to rebuild South Dade churches; a "We Will Rebuild" committee. Presently Dr. Hernandez serves on the boards of several community agencies including Miami Coalition For A Drug Free Community which he Co-Ciaa rs with Rabbi Schiff. In 1999 Dr. Hernandez was once again promoted this time from Religious Coordinator to Commander of the Miami Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Depaitnnent Chaplaincy Services Bureau - Today, Dr. Hernandez, through a tenacious commitment to God and to his Community, continues in the deadly war against drug and crime in our society. AN. 7. 2f.74 G i' iM Education: Experience: 1999-Present: 1984-Present 1983-Present REVEREND JOSE E. HERNANDEZ, D. MIN. 12901 Auralia Road North Miami, Florida 33181 Doctorate - Ministries / Programs - South Florida. Theological Seminary MA, Divinity - South Florida Theological Seminary BA, Theology, Florida Bible College Certified Instructor - Training Academy ofSoutb. Florida Pastor, Chaplain, Religious Coordinator Missionary, Community Spiritual Leader and Commander Commander, Metro Dade County Corrections & Rehabilitation Department. Responsible for establishing and developing the Policy and Procedures of Bureau Activities, Oversee Bureau Supervisory staff and volunteer .force. Meet monthly with Unit Supervisors. Review Educational/Vocational. programming. Conduct weekly staff meetings. Meet with Division Chief. Review daily incoming memorandums and disseminate to Miami Dade County staff. Attend Departmental meetings as needed. Attend community board meetings. Prepare written responses for Division Directors. Provide weekly Bureau updates. Prepare statistical reports` Develop Post Orders. Complete performance evaluations. Assist in revising Departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Supervise the development of newsletters, brochures and. program descriptions. Supervise the development of volunteer outreach and training. Attend facility board meetings. Attend. inmate Advisory Board meetings. Attend training's Conduct investigations (PC, Internet). Attend Inmate Welfare Committee meetings. Provide adtriinistrative management and guidance for the centralized volunteer screening and approval process. Ensure that volunteers are properly trained for their assignments. Manage, through subordinate employees, additional aspects of volunteer management, such as, recruitment and appreciati(;n activities, Provide administrative oversight and Management of i.he Chaplain's Certification Program. Executive Director, Founder of Agape'Women's Home. The Agape Wornen's Horne is a residential 60 bed, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center fol. women. This program has been a tremendous success in the rehabilitation and spiritual regeneration of women. Executive Director, Founder of South Florida Tail Ministries, Inc. Responsible for the Ministry and supervise the different prograws through the director: in charge of each of the ministries. Founded SFJM in 1983, developed the _ O -•0 2004 05: 31Prt ID: PA(aE:u=i:_ F:=9T 6• -'r'M • ; i i program to the point that it won the National Association of Counties Award, in 1987 as one of the best community program in the nation.. 1983-1999 Religious Coordinator, Miami Dade County Corrections & Rehabilitation Department. 1981-1999 Chaplain, Miami Dade County Corrections & Rehabilitation Department. Corrvriu.nity Service: Distinctions: Life Experience: Founder and Executive DirectoriBoard Member: South Florida Jail Ministries, Inc. Board Member; Past President of Transitions, Inc. Board Member Alternatives to Incarceration Board Member of the Miami Dade County for a. Drug Free Community Member of South Florida Baptist Council Member of "The Florida Faith Based Association" Affiliated with: Black Ministers Council and Hispanic Ministers Association Co -Chair of the Religious Task Force for the Miami Dade County for a Drug Free Community Founder, " We are One", A multiethnic movement to unite the various ethnic and religious groups in Dade County. Held three marches in Miami with over three thousand people in attendance from various groups. Organized Pastor's Retreat with eighty Pastors and their wives at Downtown Miami. The event was sponsored by the Miami Herald and other various groups. Organized rallies, marches and like events keeping with the theme of multiethnic, church, and community unification. As a result of the "We are One" program, proclamation;' from the cities of Opa-Locka, Miami Beach, Hialeah, City of Miami, Miami Dade County - Board of the County Commission were presented. Among the distinctions presented was the Key for the seventeen years of service for the Miami Dade County Communities Board ofthe County Commission. Guest on a variety of Television and Radio Shows. Host ofthe "We Are One' radio shoe. Co -Chair of Hurricane "We will Rebuild" efforts to rebuild religious institutions destroyed by hurricane Andrew. Organized religious organi7ation's efforts for the Department of Corrections, which culminated in extensive rehabilitation of hundreds of inmates and their families. Coached: Little River Elementary School Leader: Bible Club at Little River Elementary School Pastor: For three years at lglecia Christiana Espana, Miami, Florida Missionary: Granada. Spam for three years. Began a Christian Fellowship with college students. JHN-0 7-21=u=14 I715: 7.1FF'r FAX: ID: F'1-41ai-:1711714 R= C.,1-.._ .gal ! ) 1 PM TO, (3 it i Commander of Miami Dade County Corrections & Rehabilitation Department, Chaplaincy Services Bureau. Chaplain of the Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Marriage Counselor Department Pastor Teacher Counselor Outside Interests: Health and Fitness, Community Unification, Church Development, Family Empowerment and Cor►detence Speaker. Referei:s: Available upon request. JAN-A -20C } t t5:. LPM FAX: ID: FADE : n35 R=9 7 % 5 elena Der!Monte 3680 SW 18 Terrace Miami TCorid'a 33145 September 30, 2005 Ms. Brenda Shapiro, Chairperson City of Miami Community Relations Board 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 10th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Dear Ms. Shapiro: With this letter I communicate to you and to my fellow members of the Community Relations Board my apology for having exceeded the number of absences allowable to remain in good standing with this prestigious board. I have served as a member of the CRB for 3 years. Unfortunately because of personal reasons attributed to my professional duties I was not able to attend four meetings. As you know I was very active throughout the years in many important events and meetings, inclusive during the monumental task of FTAA. Being a member of the CRP is a hat I wear proudly and seriously. I respectfully urge Commissioner Jo Sanchez, you as our Chair, and my fellow members to consider me for re -nomination to the Community Relations Board. I have lived in Miami since 1961. It is a City, and a Community I love and respect, and my desire is to be able to continue to serve them. Sincerely Yours, Helena Del Monte 3680 SW 18 Terrace Miami, Florida 33145 01 23/2001 [Ri 0 a7 i . l 9:;;1 i lr Qu t ki nier ,r„12 oil. CIARRICULILVI VITAL OF T a)i)1 WAGNER ,A.C:S• J :LC•SJY:IL PI . .F7: Mir_ Wagner's professional experience includes serving as a member of valious community organizations of local government of the City of Miami and aiso of Metro- Dade County. Mr, Wagner served as the -Chairman of the Little Havana Crime Prevention Sub -Council and has opened the first neighborhood crime: prevention office in the City of Miami, He served on the Board c,f Directors of the Hispanic Program of the South Florida Water Management District, the Metro -Dade Emergency Management, Post Ewe►gency Delivers, and Outreach Sub -Committee.. Mr. Wagner was a member for threeyears of the Latin Quarter Review Board. which is an organization responsible for community revitalization. Mr. "Wagner has been presented with proclamations for outstanding cornmur-iity service by Chairman Arthur J. Teele, Jr.., of Metro -Dade County, Mayor Stephen P. Clarke, of file City of Miami and Mayor Raul Martinez, of the City of Hialeah_ Mr. Wagner is listed in Marquis Who's Who in the South and Southwest of the United States. Mr. Wagner- is a social activist always involved in the development of his community_ In the process of working in the medical field, Mr. Wagner has been a professor of Medical. Sociology, Organizational Development at Mercy College, and consultant to vatious hospitals. Mr. Wagner was a member of the faculty at the University of Miami, Department of Psychiatry, and School of Medicine. He also served as a consultant to Metropolitan Lade County, Psychological Services Division. Mr. Wagner has received extensive training in all medical areas, thus becoming a specialist in the psychological needs of inedicai stall and patient care. !ELT. Wag,net has extensive experience in the psychological and interviewing techniques training given to home health care workers of all disciplines. M. Wagner is also trained in Gestalt therapy Mr. Wagner has also extensive training and experience in the treatment of families. For further information please refer to curriculum vitae. J N- ? Ci4 10: ,=;HP1 F I :17.0 . 1,4 + 94c1 ID: i,10' ' 0l_3/2004 FRI 0:57 FAN 305 nl) :14 Latin Quart: ti=ilt.er . 003.oll Curriculum Vitae of AN'.UONIO A. WAGNER, A.C.S.W., 1..M.F.T. 101. Majorca Avenue Coral Gables., Florida 33134 (305)445-5177 (305) 649 9797 PLACE OF BERTH: Havana, Cuba EDUC A I7ON 1983 -1986 Gestalt Therapy institute of .Florida Training. for Professionals 1982 University of Miami, Miami, Florida Communication T'1''1�iirn Transcripts available upon request 1976 Barry lniversity, North Miami, Florida Master of Social Work (Clinical) Mi.S_W. 1975 - 1976 University of Miami S4liool of Medicine Mailman Center, Miami, Florida Seminary 1 and .[1 on Mental Retardation 1974 Florida international University * Miami Horida AA Sociology LANGUAGES Spanish and English A.CADEMlCAPPOIi\MEWS 1.981- 1983 Clinical instructor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University ef'Miami, School of Medicine 1978 - 1980 Faculty Associate (Field instructor), F orida International University, School of Social. Work 1978 - 1979 Associate Professor, Sociology Department, Mercy College, Miami, Florida T1-111-22-21104 1l_l :'E 1 il`9 F HE<:. 1=1c5 1-1,i 9 `i1497 ID: ncl.7 M i ! 20 l ► R 1 0:57 FAX 305 649 94'., , l'ter iHjil{ 0i.1. Tony Wagner, LCSW Resume Page 3 of 10 PROFE.SSWNAL EXl'ERil7V :E 1999 -- 2003 City of Miami Coral Way Neighborhood Enhancement 'Team Administrator This is an executive position requiring considerable independence of action and judgement. Reports to Assistant City Manager. Supervises a service r..esiter area x niposcd of '7O,000 residents, 26,000 homes and a ;:laie comrnervial and industrial area. Responsible for the administration and coordination of the delivery. of essential public services at the neighborhood level. Manage ge the activities of a neighborhood resource. site. Responsible for the supervision of a neighborhood resource team including cock; enforcement, community and economic development, accounting, and cleric -al personnel and late coordination of public safety personnel. Tasks require considerable public contact and public management skills. Expedite and resolve neighborhood issues and concerns related to a broad range of services_ Responsible for the correction of corn -in -unity problems at the neighborhood level and active in workincr together with over- t Homeowners Associations. Conduct pubic: relations activities on behalf of the City and of the City's neighborhoods. Manage and coordinate the activities of neighborhood volunteers. Assist residents in obtaining information concerning City nodes, licenses an.d other action from City officials. :Assist in the development and implementation of prograrris for community planning and development in conjunction with other responsible City departments. Responsible for monitoring the neighborhood resource site's management, and resolution of community complaints. Categorize complaints by type, frequency, and resolution status and genet ate reports to senior management for review. 1995-2003 Latin Quarter Cultural Center of !Miami, Inc. Executive Director & Founder (in 1988) For the past 8 years the Executive Director's position has been responsible. in building collaborative relationships with other community agencies in. the Miami M.etro County area. A number of fundraising events have taken place throughout the years facilitating a stable financial base for the Cultural Center. One of the most recent achievements is the purchase of a property located in the. corner of 1501 S.W. Sth Street, which now houses the Cultural Center with funds from the Knight Foundation. Other funding sources have been the Metro Dade County Commission .rr-1r--J- r2-- 00A 10: r_Ht'1 619 '_l1� a-_ ID: 'ui: �-�UU4 11t1 EA l'A.. ad bpi L»1l n quarter i:elirer i iA till_ Tony Wagner, LCSW Resume Page 4 of 10 allocating over S4O0,0O0.00 in the laq two years, the Miami .Dade Cultural Affairs Council, The City of Miami Community Development, anion; others. As the Executive Director of the Cultural Center, the position has required for good interpersonal skills, leadership and conflict resolution skills.. A positive and strong relationship with the Cultural's Board. has always been and is an asset in achieving the Center's mission and vision. 1996 - 1999 Institute of Ambulatory .Behavioral Healthcare President 1997 - 1998 Under contract with six Community Mental Health Centers as clinical consultant. Responsible for the staff` development of the multidisciplinary team. Also, responsible for the development, and implementation of collateral prograrns. Larkin Hospital Chiliad Director Partial Hospitalization Unit. Responsible for all. clinical components of the program. Responsible for staff development, utilization review, quality assurance, and implementation of policies and procedures. A close working relationship was maintained with the inpatient psychiatric unit. The partial hospitalization was ac< re,dited by joint conunission under my supervision. Responsible for the staff development training of the unit's staff. 1995 -1997 South Eastern Health Management Associates, Inc. Vice President of Ambulatory Behavioral Services Responsible for coordinating services and providing Administrators asicl employees with the necessary education, training, in care and delivery of services to the home -bound patient, provided. by six home health agencies in Dade and Broward County. Also serve as a director of clinical operations to a chain of Partial Hospitalization Progrants, Day Care Treatment Programs and adult day care programs, located in Dade and Broward Counties. Marketing responsibilities along with community involvement was an integral part of the responsibilities of the position. Responsible for the conception and the implementation of the private sector, preventive «'el Mess Progeanrt. JOH-•i=i-_- nn4 10:'IE8 P1 Fft : n5 6499-4 t�'•: L_ii !.._ �L._ U1..".J; Lt1Uf 1Ri U. J:) i';ia +)UJ UfJ 1 t .' I ;..tt l..ii WJ.0.1 _-.! 1 t:1i:' t 4 UU�[! it t Tally Wagner, LC:SW Resume Page 5et10 1994- 1995 Responsible for the supervision of the corporate Education Depxrtruent and for training all disciplines, i.e., RN's, 1111L's, RPT's, MSW's,1011C's, :RD's, etc., in OSI=LA, Bio-Medical Waste, CPR, H1V'AJDS. Domestic Violence. Directly 1esponsibie for training arid supervissin.g over 70 employees (clerical and licensed professionals) in over ten corporate, departments and mental health programs. Responsible lot educating and preparing all disciplines for JAC110 by serving as an c:iucator by planning and conducting in-service: on such issues as death and dying, interviewing, etc. South Eastern Health Management Associates, Inc., Vice President of Medical Social Services Responsible for coordinating services and providing Administrators and employees with the necessary education, training, in care and delivery of services to the home -bound patient, provided by six home health agencies in Dade and 13roward County. Also served as a clinical director of operations to a chain of Partial Hospitalization Programs, Day Care Treatment. Programs and adult day care pi°grainns, located in Dade and III -award Counties. Marketing responsibilities along with community- involvement was an integral part of the responsibilities of the position. Responsible ibr the development and the implementation of the private sector, preventive Wellness Program. Responsible tOr educating and preparing all disciplines for JACHO by serving as an educator by planning and conducting in -services on such issues as death and dying, interviewing, etc. 1991-1994 South Eastern Health Management Associates, Inc., Director of Medical Social Services Responsible for coordinating services and providing administrators and employees with the necessary education; training in care and delivery of services to the home -bound patient, provided by six home health agencies in Dade and Broward County 1980-Present Private Practice - Psychotherapy, family therapy, individuals and couples. _ } 4H- tC1G1=} 1iA: 5E: 11 FF-IX: c1E. A49 ID: P E:i_mi, R='+_''. • U1 / �S; UU4 IKl U:05 MA uiJa 649 949Y Latin Quarter Center {0 7/011 Tony Wagner, LCSW Resun►e Page 6 of 10 1991- West Gables Rehabilitation Center, Director of Social Services. Responsible for the care and DiC planning of the Rehabilitation Hospital. as well as the clinical responsibility fc+r the Brain Injury Program and the Ventilator Program. Supervision of the staff groups (patients and family) and marketing respor?sibilities. Also responsible for the emotional care of the geriatric population in the Long Tenn Care Program of the facility.. 1989 -1990 Harbor View Hospital, (Psychiatric Hospital) Director of Social Services Responsible far the clinical care of the patients in the Psychogeriatric Unit, Adolescent Unit, intensive Care Unit and the Adult Unit. Treatment .models provided, groups, family, individual therapy. Responsible for the :supervision of the 8 members of the social• work stall, also an active member of the tollowing committee 1. Quality Assurance 2. Medical Run, rds 3. Risk Management 4, Clinical Committee 1988 - 1989 University of Miami, Jackson Memorial .Hospital P.sycltoge riatric Social Worker 1981-1983 1981 - 1982 1980 - 1981 Individual assessment, family therapy, discharge planning, group therapy and direct patient care, Spanish Family Guidance Center, Faculty Position Department of Psychiatry, University of Miami School of Medicine Miau.i Psychological Services, Inc. Private Practice - family therapy, couples and individual consultant American Dialysis Center, Inc Clinical Social Worker T Hhi E 21104 3 12I : F:r i- N F Hr; : 7,05. 649 9497 ID: PAGE; 007 F'=9 • ut. /.0: cuuf rtcl u , li3 FAA ON 04J v, _ a i11 Quarter r+l:li'. er (• 008'"011 Tony Wagner, WSW Resume Page 7 of 10 Responsible for psychcsocial evaluation and psychotherapy - family individual. Knowledge of Medicare regulations. 1980 InterAIrecricaee Dialysis Institute Cviasf�itcrrrt. Clinical Social Worker 1977 - 1980 Lutheran Medical Center (.Dade and Broward County) Supervising Clinical Social Worker Responsible for short. -term counseling with the residents of the nursin8, borne in tetras of meeting concrete, as well as emotional needs with the renal population, on -going individual and group therapy, in-service training for staff of the two clinics and training HU undergraduate social cork students. 1976 - 1977 Health Rehabilitation Services, Miami, Florida Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 11, Psychosocial Evaluations. Vocauoira7 Counselor 1976 -1977 Coet►►t►unity Mental Health Associates (part-time) Psychlairic Social Worker; Family and Individual Therapy COMMUNJ'1'T` INVOLVEMENT 1988 - Presen t Latin Quarter Cultural Center of Miami, Iarc. Founder -Artistic Director 1967 - 1971 Patronato Cultural Cuban() PROFESSIONAL SOCIE7lES 1999 Member of National. Trust of Historic Preservation 1998 -1999 Member of National Academy of Psychotherapy 1995 -1997 Member of Society for Social Woxk Administrators in Health Cate, American. Hospital Association 1994 - 1997 Member of National Hispanic Council on Aging 1994 - Present Member of Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare 1994 - 1999 Member of Florida Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare 1980 - 1992 Florida Society of Psychothei apisls JHP1-22-2 114 10: !77411A1.1 FAY: 747E. R.49 9497 ID: poGE Ui; r,VUf [I I U.d) )Ud U11 Ot: f t.a 11 t;t1:1I1.:'I t.:',1.i'-,'et .((IVU;I'ULI Tony Wagner, I-CSW Resume Page 8 of 10 1980 - 1986 American Family Therapy Association 1979 - Present 1977 - 1981 1976 - Present 2003 -Present 1999- Present 1999- Present 1993 - 1995 1993 - 1995 1993 -1994 1992- 1993 1991- 1993 1.991-1992 1990 - 1992 1982- 1981- Member Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) National Council of Nepi:u61014y Social Worker (NCSW) Local. Chapter - Nephroiogy Social Workers 'National Association of Social Workers (NASW) PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS Appointed to the V remes Culturales Board Appointed to the Keep Miami Beautiful Board of Directors Appointed to the newly formed City of Miami Cultural and Fine Arts Board Chairman, City of Miami, Crime Prevention Sub -Committee, For Little Havana Member of Board of Directors, Hispanic Program of the South Florida Water Ma.nagernent District Member of Board of Directors, Lnternational Jose Marti YMCA Member of Metro -Dade Emergency Managernent, Post Ernergcncy Service Delivery, and Outreach Sub -Committee. Board member of the "Metro -Dade Department of Youth and Family Development Project Community Advocacy Board.' Co-Chairman, Miami Chapter of Volunteers of America Appointed by the City Commission to serve on the "City of Miami Latin Quarter Review Board" (Two year appointment) lviernber of the PRO Committee (Positive Reinf'oicement Operation) Dade County Public Schools Member of the Advisory Board of the Alcohol Project of the Miami Mental Health Center JHN--c` 0tJ4 10:58AM FAX : 3049 9.19 T ID: FAGE: tJL=i'-+ R_:-42'. VI aril: LVVI ldt1 li dU iS Wit/ Vic) a9t: 1 t;u islCt \ U UL Lk.' l, -i Torly `teltag►ler, LCSW Resume Page 9aria 1980 - 1981 1979 - 1981 1979- President of the Council of :Nephrology Social Workers Miami Dade County Medical Board Member, E. S.LD. Network #I 9, Medical Review Board, 1979 (Two year appointment) Member of the Hoard of Directors of South. Florida Artificial .Kidney Foundation. HONORS 10/2003 Present with a Proclamation by the Honorable Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro, Metro -Dade County Board of Commissioners for outstanding contributions to the community- 3/94 Presented with a Certificate o! Coflwnwrckrtion by The Honorable Arthur J. Teele, Jr., Chairman of the Metro -Dade County Commission fur eutataYidi►.t2, contributions to the community, 3/94 Presented with a ('ertifrcau: /Appreciation by The Honorable Stephen P. Clarke, Mayor of the City of Miami for Important Contributions to the Community. 3/94 Honored by the City of Miami, Police Department, Conlrnunity Relations Section, for Outstanding Community Service in the Fight Agaitr;t Crone. 11/93 Presented with a plaque from the City ofMiaini Police Department Chief Calvin Ross, In Recognition nition of Outstanding Community Service, for excellence in civic endeavors having to do with the Juvenile Crime Prevention, Program for the Little Havana Crime Prevention, Sub -Council, 1982 -1983 Listed in Marquis Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1Sth Edition 7LL.EVJSION 1990 -1991 CONTACT() National Program - Telemundo Network - Live program, Weekly Segment 1988 -1989 DIA A DIA Telernundo Network. - Live prof ram,Weekly Segment 1986 - 1987 MUND° LAI1NO - SIN Network - Channel 23 * Weekly Segment: _T141-E2-._t_1o4 1C1:¶ 011 FR.;:=0', 649 9497 ID: F'Fi(E:010 P,!, IL"= • 11>1 V,+V.) t.",:i OUt1 u ; +71.'( 1:[111.11 '.:CJ1i:; i. V1.1J'SI11 Tony Wagner, t_CSW Re:it me Page 10 of 10 1985- "LA SALUD Y USTEIY (Health Program) Channel 51 PrOthleOr 71it:4.MIVG- 114PL 3/82 "Family Effectiveness Training" * 1'rotessional Training tape, 10 minutes, University ofMiami, Departme:rrt &Psychiatry * Producer/Director 1/82 "Bicultural Effective Training" * Professional training tape, 10 minutes, University of Miami, Department of Psychiatry * Producer/Director INSURANCE Covered by NASW Malpractice Insurance LICENSES Clinical Social Worker License Marriage . Family 'Therapist License PROVIDER STATUS Medicare Provider REFERENCES Available upon request PERSONAL REFERENCES Edgar Fernandez. Director of Governmental Affairs„ Miami -Dade County (305) 375-54.7 Raul J. Sanchez de Varona, Esquire Raul J. Sanchez de Varona PA (305) 667-7733 Luis Fernandez, Esquire 2250 S.W. ; Avenue Miami, Florida 33129 (305)S54-5955 Ji=iN1- DALI4 ].i-i: 9121I1 r,-y: ,_a-49r ID: Pc=iGF_: 011 R=92% r , unr+i -y .plop&i0045b54161019# NO.974 P002 LAW OFFICES BIERMAN, SHOHAT, LOEWY & PIZZI, P.A. PENTHOUSE TWO 800 BRICKELL AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131.291 1 DONAID 1. BIERMAN EDWARD R. SHOHAT IRA N. LOEWY MICHAEL A PI721, JR. MARIA B. SHOHAT February 5, 2004 VIA FACSIMILE (305) 416.1019 Ms. Alicia Squitin City of Miami Miami City Hall Miami, Florida 33133 RE: Application to Community Relations Board Dear Ms. Squitin: TELEPHONE: 305-358-7000 FACSIMILE: 305-3 5 8-4010 E-MAIL bslcrimlaw.com I apologize for not responding sooner to yourvoicemail message from last Friday. am in a federal jury trial which has been ongoing for two weeks and will last another week, at least. Needless to say, the trial is consuming virtually all of my time at the moment. Please accept this letter as my formal expression of interest in becoming a member of the City of Miami Community Relations Board. I have lived and worked in the Miami community my entire life after moving to Miami as a boy in 1959. I am a strong believer in the concepts of social equality and justice in all its connotations. Having been a criminal defense lawyer for over 30 years, l have been regularly involved in the intermix of social and criminal justice issues. I believe, therefore, that I can make a substantial contribution to the work of the Community Relations Board. Two of my partners, one present and one former, Donald Bierman and Pamela Perry, have served on the Miami -Dade County Community Relations Board, Don as it's Chairman. 1 observed with considerable interest the good work of these individuals and would like to join them in giving back to the community in this fashion. eG/YJ;/G%)%)'4 1J: DD D1�KI'INIY 51'IUI'IH I 31044VJVJViuHouogiblv_I17H NU. `J (4 6,005 You have asked for a summary of my community activities. Frankly, my outside activities over the years have been heavily law and law school oriented as reflected by the CV I sent you. The rest of my time has been spent raising two wonderful children, one of whom is a freshman at Duke University and the other a sophomore in High School. 1 am looking to give back to the community now in a broader sense which the CRB will allow me to do. Nonetheless, 1 have attached a separate summary of my community activities as you requested_ Very truly yours, r IRMAN, SHOHAT, DEWY & PI *At EDWARD R. SHOHAT ERS/kcr Enc. BIERMAN, SHOHAT, LOEWY & PIZZI, P.A. - PENTHOUSE -TWO, 800 6RICKELL AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131-2911 ... �•.. .� .. v. pv. o, l i •Javr-.V VUVt�JUJ�1V1U1 .Itt rvu. !4 WtX14 EDWARD SHOHAT: SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Member, Board of Directors, Dade County Bar Association, 1983-1984. Vice President, University of Miami Law Alumni Association, 1982-1986. Board of Directors, University of Miami Law Alumni Association, 1990-1999. Member, Building Committee, University of Miami School of Law, 1988. University of Miami, Presidents Club 1999-2004. University of Miami, Hurricane Club 1992-2003. Chairman, Attorney's Division, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 1982-1983. Chairman, Judicial Reception, Attorneys Division, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 1985-1986. President, Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, 1987-1988; Vice -President, Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, 1986-1987; Board of Directors, Florida Criminal Defense Attomeys Association, 1983-1985_ Vice President and Board of Directors, American Board of Criminal Lawyers, 1987-1999. President, Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers, South Florida Chapter, 1982-1983. Vice President, Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers, South Florida Chapter, 1980-1981. 9260 S.W. 101 Street Miami, Florida 33176 Phone: (305) 595-1712 (Residence) CURRICULUM VITAE EDWARD R. SHOHAT 800 Brickell Avenue (Offices) Penthouse Two Miami, Florida 33131 Phone: (305) 358-7000 Facsimile: (305) 358-4010 PERSONAL: Born: Westchester, Pennsylvania May 7, 1947 Married, two children Hobbies: Reading; Snow Skiing; Sports; Movies. EDUCATION: Graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School, 1965. Attended the University of Miami on a Debate Scholarship 1965 - 1969. Graduated with B.A. Degree, cum laude 1969. Law: Attended University of Miami School of Law 1969 - 1972. Graduated with a J.D. Degree, cum laude 1972. Member: Bar and Gavel Society; Wig and Robe Honor Society. Author: "Liability of a Pharmacist for Negligently Dispensing Oral Contraceptives," 22 University of Miami Law Review, 456, 1972. PROFESSIONAL: Admitted to the Florida Bar 1972. Also admitted to the Bars of the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh and Fifth Circuits. United States District Courts, Southern District of Florida; Middle District of Florida; Southern District of Georgia; Eastern District of North Carolina; Central District of California; District of Maine; and Eastern District of Virginia. Private Practice focused on Litigation, including corporate and civil counsel consultation on potential law enforcement exposures of corporate and other business entities continuously since graduation from Law School. From 1975 through 1984 engaged in a substantial sub -practice of Immigration and Nationality Law. Since 1984, practice in consultation with immigration counsel regarding immigration implications of criminal problems and related planning issues for corporate and individual clients. Current practice heavily focused on serious state and federal white collar criminal cases and related forfeitures, as well as the defense of civil RICO cases, and matters involving the US Patriot Act. Represent numerous individuals, including politicians, athletes, entertainers and professionals in pre -indictment charge avoidance efforts. Represent numerous corporations, businesses and individuals in grand jury subpoena and testimony matters. Selected for listing in Best Lawyers in America, published by Harvard Research Team of Stephen Naifeh and Gregory White Smith, published in 1989; 1991, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Selected Martindale Hubbell "AV" rating; Selected for listing, National Directory of Criminal Lawyers, Barry Tarlow, Esq, Editor, Gold Publishers 1991-1992. Listed as one of the Top Lawyers in South Florida (all specialties), South Florida Legal Guide, Miami Metro Magazine, January, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Representative Forfeiture Cases Handled: represented both corporate and individual interests in forfeiture cases ranging from cash to buildings, homes and aircraft. Represented Panamanian cargo carrier in seizure of Boeing 727 Aircraft after 5000 kilograms of cocaine was found on board. (Aircraft was returned to owners). Represented owners of Miami Hotel seized in bank fraud and money laundering investigation. (Hotel not forfeited). Have represented various businesses, including financial institutions, money exchange houses and check cashing business whose multiple bank accounts were seized in several large scale money laundering investigations, including reverse sting operations. Represented clients in forfeiture cases, both state and federal, arising under the racketeering, narcotics, banking and related statutes. -2- Examples of Major Extradition Cases Handled which are a matter of public record: Roberto Polo/Switzerland - $100 Million fraud in stolen art; Jorge Zimeri Safie/Guatemala- Homicide; Germano Neto/France - money laundering; Nicolas Gammara/Brazil - fraud. Representative public record cases involving well known personalities: Actress Kelly Preston (stalking during making of a film in Miami); Actor Wesley Snipes (case involved motorcycle chase on Florida Turnpike on route to Florida Keys to make a film); NFL player Kevin Williams (Dallas Cowboys) on charges of Pell Grant fraud while attending and playing for the University of Miami. Examples of other cases handled which, except where noted, are a matter of public record: 1. United States of America v. Fine Air and Aeromar Airlines. During 2000 and 2001, represented cargo air carrier (Fine Air) and joint venture freight_ forwarder (Aeromar Air Lines) in investigation and prosecution following crash of cargo aircraft on August 7th, 1997. Negotiated corporate plea settlement and Aviation Safety Program for both corporate and partnership entities. Represented both entities in successfully setting aside U.S Military Debarment Orders. 2. United States of America v. Justyn Feldman, et al., United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Successfully defended New York Stock Broker in 2002-2003 on charges of Stock Fraud and Money Laundering by securing pretrial dismissal of all charges based on alibi defense. The judge was the Honorable T.K. Hurley, United States District Judge, West Palm Beach, Florida. The prosecutor was AUSA Roger Stefin. 3. State of Florida v. Fred Barker, et al. In 2002-2203, successfully secured court ordered dismissal of Real Estate Fraud and Commercial Theft charges against Canadian citizen. State then brought perjury charges which were also dismissed. The judge was the Honorable Maria Espinoza Dennis, Circuit Court Judge. The prosecutor was ASA Julian Mack. 4. State of Florida v. Hector Delgado. Delgado is the owner of one of the largest privately owned money exchange businesses in the United States with headquarters in New York and offices in many states operating under the name Casa Del Cambio Delgado. Delgado was the target of a four year multi -state administrative banking and criminal investigation culminating in 2002 in multiple count money laundering charge by the Dade County State Attorneys Office. Successfully persuaded prosecutors that felony charges were essentially unprovable resulting in corporate misdemeanor plea and small fine allowing company and individual client to retain New York Banking licence. The prosecutor was ASA Michael Smith. 5. United States of America v. Paul Lazarus, et al, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. Lazarus, a criminal defense attorney, was - 3 - charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice in connection with a scheme to falsely attribute to a client information leading to the arrest of a third party so as to convince a prosecutor to file and a court to grant a Motion for Reduction of Sentence under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Lazarus was acquitted following a five week trial in March of 1999. The Judge was the Honorable Susan Bucklew. The prosecutor was AUSA Joe Ruddy. 6. United States v. Cesar Odio, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. Odio was indicted for bribery and obstruction of justice and money laundering in connection with his duties as City Manager for the City of Miami. The case was resolved with a negotiated plea to obstruction of justice charge in exchange for dismissal of the more serious bribery and money laundering charges. Odio received a twelve month sentence. 7. United States of America v. Robert Perlman, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. The first federal criminal tax fraud prosecution ever based on undervaluation of inventory. Perlman, the owner and president of Brandsmart USA, the largest privately owned electronic distributer in the Southeastern U.S., was indicted and later tried two times on charges that he undervalued his inventory resulting in the under- reporting of federal income taxes in the amount of approximately $3 million. The first trial resulted in a hung jury and the case, including both civil and criminal tax issues, was settled during the second trial. The judge was the Honorable Jose Gonzales. The prosecutor was AUSA Martin Goldberg. 8. United States of America v. James C. Burke, United States District Court Southern District of Florida. This case involved multiple counts of bribery, mail fraud and money laundering against Mr. Burke, a County Commissioner, and others. After a ten week trial, Mr. Burke was acquitted of seven counts of bribery, mail fraud and money laundering and convicted of one count of bribery. The Judge was Chief United States District Judge Edward B. Davis. The prosecutors were AUSA's Alan Kaiser and Anita Gay. 9. United States of America v. Ronald Mason, et al, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. Mr. Mason was the Chairman of the Tampa City Council and Acting Mayor of the City of Tampa, Florida. He and a business partner were charged with extortion under the federal Hobbs Act before the Honorable Steven D. Merryday, United States District Judge. The case involved the issuance of ambulance permits for Basic Life Support in Hillsborough County, Florida. Secured government dismissal of the entire case two weeks before trial in March 2000. 10. Lisa S.A. v. Juan Luis Bosch Gutierrez, et al. Along with co -counsel, representing Guatemalan family and various corporations in defense of Civil RICO, fraud, bank fraud, money laundering and forfeiture complaint in Miami -Dade County Circuit Court. Case involves allegations of civil theft and laundering of profits of vertically integrated chicken business in Central America. Specifically charged with defeating Plaintiff's Motion To Strike all defenses based on allegations of criminal conduct against certain individual -4- defendants. Successfully conducted multinational investigation including foreign witness statements and depositions and developed strong evidence of falsity of allegations convincing plaintiffs to withdraw the motion rather than risk exposure. 11. Represented New York Stock Exchange seat holder in major securities fraud investigation involving allegations of insider trading and stock parking during four year investigation by United States Attorneys Offices in New York and Miami. Case resolved with non prosecution decision. Several stockbrokers and financial printers indicted and convicted in case. Name withheld based on Attorney/Client confidentiality. 12. United States of America v. Pedro Llaquno, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. Llaguno, a Miami lawyer, was accused of money laundering. Mr. Llaguno was tried in Miami Federal Court. The Judge was the Honorable Edward B. Davis and the prosecutor was Ken Noto, Esq., Assistant United States Attorney. Mr. Llaguno was acquitted of all charges. 13. United States v. Alfredo Duran, et al. Represented former Florida Democratic Party Chairman and attorney, Alfredo Duran, on bribery charges under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Mr. Duran was tried in the United District Court, Southern District of Florida before the Honorable James Kehoe, United States District Court Judge. At the conclusion of the government's case a Judgment of Acquittal exonerating Mr. Duran of all charges was entered by the court. The prosecutor was AUSA John O'Sullivan. 14. United States of America v. H. Lee Bauman, Esq., United States District Court, District of Arizona. Mr. Bauman was tried for 11 weeks in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Bauman faced charges of racketeering conspiracy, racketeering, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and conspiracy to import marijuana, cocaine and methacholine and related forfeitures. The Judge was the Honorable William P. Copple United States District Judge, District of Arizona. The prosecutor was John Lyons, Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Arizona. Mr. Bauman was acquitted on all charges. Nothing was forfeited. 15. United States of America v. Seymour Klosky, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. Mr. Klosky, an Undersecretary of State for the State of Florida, was indicted for conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery involving an alleged scheme to secure favorable prison designations through bribes paid to the warden of the federal prison in Miami. Mr. Klosky's case resolved in a guilty plea which ultimately resulted in a probationary sentence from the Honorable William Hoeveler, United States District Judge. The prosecutor was Stanley Marcus, Esq., United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. 16. United States v. M. Dale Lyon, U.S.D.C.-S.D. Fla. Lyon and others were charged with laundering $20 Million through the Bell Gardens Bicycle Club, a legal card casino in Los Angeles, California. Lyon, who had been an immunized by the Government as a witness in the underlying prosecution of Ben Kramer and others, successfully obtained - 5 - dismissal on Kastigar grounds of all but the obstruction and perjury counts against him, including RICO, RICO conspiracy and money laundering charges. Thereafter, at a hotly contested sentencing proceeding, Lyon successfully convinced the District Court that the underlying offense of money laundering could not be used for guidelines purposes following his plea to obstruction and perjury. Lyon was sentenced to three months impris- onment. The case was prosecuted by AUSA Robert J. Bondi before the Honorable Federico R. Moreno and Honorable James C. Payne, United States District Court Judges. 17. People of the State of California v. Karen Delayne Greenberger, et al, Counsel for Karen Greenberger in the "Cotton Club Murder Case" in Los Angeles, California. Greenberger was charged with hiring her three co-defendants to murder movie producer Roy Radin in a dispute over financing of the film "Cotton Club." After an eleven month trial, Greenberger was convicted of second degree murder. 18. United States v. Jackiel Valero: Mr. Valero, a Swiss banker, was charged in a money laundering conspiracy in which U.S. Customs agents posed as drug dealers looking to launder narcotics proceeds. Mr. Valero pled to reduced charges, was placed on probation and returned home to Switzerland. 19. Premium Sales Corporation: Being called the largest Ponzi Fraud in U.S. history ($300,000,000 plus), represented Kenneth Thenen, one of the founders of Premium Sales, during three and a half years of civil, forfeiture, bankruptcy and SEC litigation including class action law suits. Also represented Mr. Thenen during plea negotiations which resolved his criminal case, before the Honorable T. K. Hurley, United States District Judge. 20. Banco Industrial de Venezuela v. Credit Suisse, et al, A six week trial in this civil RICO and forfeiture case involving allegations of money laundering and fraud was tried before the Honorable K. Michael Moore, United States District Judge. Defended an officer of Credit Suisse. Plaintiffs sought $500,000,000 in damages but were awarded nothing. Result has been affirmed on appeal. Nothing was forfeited. Defeated attempts to bring criminal charges. 21. United States v. Bernard Levy: United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. Levy, a Certified Public Accountant from New York was indicted as a central figure in the $100 million plus Cascade fraud, bank fraud, money laundering and forfeiture case. Case resolved by negotiated plea to substantially reduced prison sentence, before Honorable T. K. Hurley, United States District Judge. EMPLOYMENT: 1972 - 1987: Associate then partner, Bierman, Sonnett, Shohat & Sale, P.A., an eight lawyer firm specializing in criminal and immigration law. -6- 1987 - present: Senior partner of Bierman, Shohat, Loewy & Klein, P.A., a six lawyer firm specializing in criminal law. TEACHING AND LECTURING: Adjunct Professor of Law, Immigration and Nationality, University of Miami School of Law, 1976-1984. Adjunct Professor of Law, Advanced Federal Criminal Practice Seminar, University of Miami School of Law, 1986-87. Faculty Member and co-sponser: April 2002 and April 2003, University of Miami, Center for Ethics and Public Service and Florida Bar, Ethics Seminar; Florida Bar Mid - Winter Meeting, Criminal Law Section, Advanced Federal Practice Seminars, 2002,2003; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Seminar, Defense Magic for the Millennium, New Orleans, La. February 23-26, 2000; Louisiana Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, All That Jazz Seminar, New Orleans, La., April 24-29, 2000; 1995, Florida Public Defenders Association, Trial With Stylex Conference, Miami, Florida, December 1996; 1996, Law Education Institute, Criminal Law Seminar, Vail, Colorado, Jan. 1996; 1988 "Super Stars in Criminal Defense Seminar," Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta, Georgia; 1985 "Super Stars in Criminal Defense Seminar," Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta, Georgia; 1987 "Criminal Defense Seminar," National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, Key West, Florida; 1987 "Seminar on Trial Tricks and Tactics," Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Georgia Bar Association, Atlanta, Georgia; 1987 "Seminar on Criminal Defense," National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Austin, Texas; 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1986 Ski Seminars, Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, Lake Tahoe, Califomia and Colorado; 1978, Florida Bar Immigration and Naturalization Law Seminar, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 1980, 1981, and 1982 South Florida Chapter, Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers, Immigration and Naturalization Law Seminars, Miami, Florida; Faculty Member 1985 and 1986, Sixth and Seventh Annual Investment Planning Conferences, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. Served as legal analyst for local CBS affiliate on O. J. Simpson case. Appeared on Larry King Live, CNN Crossfire and other national broadcasts as criminal law expert. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICE: Member, Dade County, Federal and American Bar Associations; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Miami Chapter, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers; and South Florida Chapter, Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers. -7- OFFICES HELD: President, Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, 1987-1988; Vice - President, Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, 1986-1987; Board of Directors, Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, 1983-1985. Vice President and Board of Directors, American Board of Criminal Lawyers, 1987-1999. President, Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers, South Florida Chapter, 1982-1983. Vice President, Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers, South Florida Chapter, 1980-1981. Member, Board of Directors, Dade County Bar Association, 1983-1984. Vice President, University of Miami Law Alumni Association, 1982-1986. Board of Directors, University of Miami Law Alumni Association, 1990-Present. Member, Building Committee, University of Miami School of Law, 1988. Chairman, Attorney's Division, Greater Miami Jewish Federa- tion, 1982-1983. Chairman, Judicial Reception, Attorneys Division, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 1985-1986. Rojas, Ada From: Ultimatecares@aol.com Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 11:54 AM To: Rojas, Ada Subject: Chantal Meo's resume Attachments: Chantal C Meo's Resume02.doc September 16, 2005 Nominating Committee Office of Community Relations 444 SW 2nd Avenue 10th Floor Miami, FL 33130 Chantal C. Meo 13859 SW 101 Lane Miami, FL 33186 Dear Members: I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve on the City of Miami Community Relations Board. It has been an honor and a privilege. Although this past year has been particularly difficult due to family illness, however I would like to be given the opportunity to show you my commitment to the community and the mission of this board. I hope that you take this into consideration and allow me to continue serving as a member of the board. Sincerely, Chantal C. Meo 9/16/2005 Chantal C. Meo 13859 SW 101 Lane — Miami, Florida 33186-Tel: (305) 608-3687-E-Mail Ultimatecares@aol.com OBJECTIVE: EXPERIENCE: 2004- Present 2002- Present 1998-present 1995-1998 1993-1995 EDUCATION LANGUAGES To continue to serve the City of Miami's Community Relations Board, and work diligently with the other members on the needs of our community. Member of City of Miami Community Relations Board. Certified Mediator for Special Education Disputes Ultimate Care Supports, Inc. (Chief Executive Officer) Advocating and Educating consumers and their families on how to self advocate and integrate in the community to enable consumers to live as independently as possible. Department of Children and Families (Human Services Counselor III) Provide support and advocate for consumers who are Developmentally Disabled. Intake specialist- Ensuring that the needs of individuals who are eligible for services are met Catholic Community Services (Case Manager) Assisted immigrants coming into the United States to resettle and integrate in the community by connecting them to available resources in the community Demonstrated commitment to community service, including serving as Vice President of Deliverance, Inc. a non-profit organization formed to help abused and abandoned children in the Miami Dade community Bachelors of Science in Health Services Administration Lehman College, Bronx, New York Fluent in English Native Fluency in French and Creole 20130 NW 10th Street ?^cne 954.435-1870 Pembroke Pines, Ficnca =- aii bwsimon(Wci miami.fi us 33130 Bradley W. Simon Objective To secure a position in the Community/Social Services field in public Administration. Professional 12/1999 to Present Experience Miami Homeless Assistance Program Miami, FL Acting Director Work involves the studying of routine administrative problems and development of procedures designed to improve the program's efficiency. Served as assistant to the director, until her retirement. Since that time, has taken responsibility for the program and answered directly to the Chief of Neighborhood Services. Responsible for program planning, budgets, and the development and implementation of each. Ensures the maintenance of the program's, financial, administrative and personnel records. Recruited, trained and supervises a staff of thirty. Monitors the progress of the program's goals and objectives by supervising the maintenance of precise records and reports. Communicates professionally and routinely with other agencies (government and private) about the issues that are relevant to the health, safety, and well being of program participants. Identifies and develops needs from data, managers, and adminisTators and consumers and monitors training to assure quality. Provides weekly training to the Miami Police Department regarding homeless issues within the city, especially as it pertains to the Pottinger Settlement. Maintains an updated reference collection of grant writing and grant avaiability for goods and services to the homeless. Wrote policy papers, project proposals, grant applications and reports related to housing and services for the homeless. To date, grant proposals submitted have generated over 2 million dollars in funding to the Miami Homeless Assistance Program. Responsible for writing and submitting legislature for the City Attorneys approval to accept said grants. 11/98 to 12/99 The Salvation Army Miami, FL Director of Family Services Supervised a staff of twenty. Developed and implemented programs for homeless individuals and families. Assisted in the development of grant writing for programs including programs for HIV/AIDS, childcare and work programs. Developed and maintained billing procedures to grantors. Communicated routinely with agencies. Education 5/98 to 11/98 Metatherapy Institute Inc, Miami FL Director/Program Supervisor Beckham Hall Homeless Shelter Program Supervised a staff of thirty. Responsible for the daily operation of a 110 bed Homeless Shelter for men. Responsible for scheduling, billing and maintenance of said facility. Recruited, hired and trained staff for case management and job development for clients. Instituted policies and procedures still in existence. Maintained a spotless facility. Responsible for the health safety and welfare of 110 clients daily. 7/95 to 5/98 City of Miami, Office of Homeless Programs Miami, FL Program Development Coordinator Wrote Policy and Procedures for the Miami Homeless Assistance Program. Developed and implemented a system of services for mentally ill homeless persons within the City of Miami. These Procedures are still in existence. Supervised a staff of 25. Acted as assistant to the director. Developed and maintained reporting procedures to grantors. Assisted in grant writing and proposals to expand and maintain the program. Monitored the progress of the program's goals and objectives by supervising the maintenance of precise records and reports. Communicated routinely with other agencies (government and private) about the issues that are relevant to the health, safety, and well being of program participants. 8/91 to 7/95 Metro Dade County, Beckham Hall Homeless Shelter Miami, FL Director of Social Services (Final Position) Supervised a staff of 10. Managed a client caseload of 40. Developed a job development program for 110 homeless men. Implemented reporting procedures to funding sources. Responsible for intake and discharge of clients. Developed and maintained bed availability reports. Reported bed availability to various agencies. Responsible for the health safety and welfare of 110 clients daily. 1975 - 1978 1978 - 1980 1980- 1985 1991 - 1992 References Available Upon Request Miami Killian Senior High Miami -Dade Community College University of Miami Addiction Training Institute University of Ohio Miami, FL Miami, FL Coral Gables, FL Miami, FL MARITZA ALVAREZ EXPERIENCE EDUCATION 2000-Present Law Offices of Maritza Alvarez Attorney At Law • Criminal Litigation in both State and Federal Court. • Special Appointed Public Defender (SAPD) Miami, FL 1997-2000 Miami -Dade County Public Defender Miami, FL Assistant Public Defender • Managed Caseload in excess of 200 cases. • Conducted over thirty jury trials and over fifty bench trials. • Practiced in Circuit Court, Juvenile Court, and County Court. 1994-1997 St. Thomas University School of Law Miami, FL Juris Dcrtor, May 1997 ▪ Moot Court Board 1990-1994 Florida State University Bachelor gf fA its in Crirrinology, A ugtat 1997 • Golden Key National Honor Society PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ORGANIZATION Tallahassee, FL • The Florida Bar, admitted 1997 • United States District Court -Southern District of Florida, admitted 1997 • American Bar Association • Dade County Bar Association • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) ▪ Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) • Kiwanis, Little Havana Chapter AWARDS AND RECOGNITION • Rated "Best of the Bar" 2003, South Florida BusirEss Journal • Recognized as an "Up and Comer" 2003/2004, South Florida Legal Guide 9130 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD • SUITE 1200 •MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 PHONE (305) 670-0667•FAX (305) 670-0073 • E-MAIL MARITZA@MALVAREZLAW.COM