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HomeMy WebLinkAboutnominationsCOREY B. COLLINS 555 N.E. 15th Street, #20J Miami, Florida 33132 305.375.8277 (hm) 786.512.3615 (cell)) corey.collins@mastec.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 06/05 — Present 01/99 — 06/05 01/99 — 02/03 09/95 — 12/98 06/94 — 08/94 MASTEC, INC. Coral Gables, FL Associate General Counsel Provide legal analysis, research and support in connection with legal matters relevant to company, including internal policies, procedures, resolutions and other documents related to corporate governance; manage and monitor pending litigation; review, analyze and negotiate construction contracts and real property leases. BILTMORE VILLAS CORP. Hialeah Gardens, FL In -House Counsel Responsible for all pending corporate legal matters generated in connection with the development of properties owned by this South Florida developer. Responsibilities included the drafting of construction contracts and the negotiation of contracts for purchase and sale of real property, the monitoring of all litigation matters involving commercial and construction issues and labor and employment issues (including first chair trial responsibilities and the coordination of litigation with outside counsel). CARLTON FIELDS, P.A. Miami, FL Litigation Associate Participation in and familiarity with every aspect of general and complex commercial litigation, employment litigation, insurance defense and construction litigation, including prejudgment and post -judgment discovery, mediation, arbitration, trial and appeals. Representative construction experience included the defense of bond claims brought against sureties and the defense of construction lien foreclosure and breach of contract claims. Presented seminars on Florida's construction lien law to minority contractor's association in Miami - Dade County and to the Broward County Minority Builder's Coalition. RUDEN, McCLOSKY, SMITH, SCHUSTER & RUSSELL, P.A. Litigation Associate Fort Lauderdale, FL Participation in every aspect of general commercial litigation and construction litigation, including the drafting of pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, claims of lien, notices to owner; participation in mediation, trial and appeals. RUDEN, BARNETT, McCLOSKY, SMITH, SCHUSTER & RUSSELL, P.A. Summer Associate Fort Lauderdale, FL 06/93 — 08/93 05/91 — 05/92 EDUCATION 08/92 — 05/95 08/87 — 05/91 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Miami, FL SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA Judicial Intern to the Honorable Stanley Marcus (elevated to Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals) UNITED STATES HOUSE OF South Bend, IN REPRESENTATIVES Staff Associate to the Honorable Tim Roemer, Third District of Indiana (currently President of Center for National Policy; former member of National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW J.D,, May 1995 Moot Court Board, Vice President (1994-1995) State Moot Court Team, Summer (1994) Mofsky Book Award, Honor Council, The Order of Barristers, Society of Bar & Gavel, Black Law Students Association, Regional Vice Chair (1995) UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME B.A., Government and Spanish, May (1991) Dean's Honor List (1988, 1990, 1991) Notre Dame Scholar, William P. Richardson Award for Excellence in Spanish Coral Gables, FL Notre Dame, IN 01/90 — 05/90 UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA Mexico City, Mexico Five month participation in foreign studies program; complete immersion in and exposure to various aspects of Mexican culture. BAR ADMISSIONS STATE OF FLORIDA (1995); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1997); U.S. DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA (1997); U.S. DISTRICT COURT, MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA (1997); ELEVENTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS (2000) CIVIC ACTIVITIES/ American Cancer Society, Board of Directors (Dade Unit); Greater Miami AWARDS Chamber of Commerce Leadership Miami Program (1999-2000); Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals (2001-2002); Wiklie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association, Audit Committee Chair (2004-2005); Black Lawyers Association, Inc., Vice President (1999-2000); Treasurer (2000- 2001); Executive Board Member (2001-2002), President's Award (2000); University of Miami School of Law Moot Court Board, Most Outstanding Member (1994) Sent By: M-DCPS; 3059952335; Dec-2-05 7:52PM; Page 1/2 Ms. Ronda A. Vangates, Esq. A local newspaper reporter covering a graduation ceremony, asked a woman in attendance, to explain tho apparent dogged• determination of one of the graduates who had become a mother at the age of sixteen but who went an to receive her Juris Doctorate degree earlier in the day, when asked how, the woman simply replied: "Ronda is obligated to succeed" Undoubtedly, these five supple words amalgamated and uttered by Sarah Nell Harris-Vangates, mother of the graduate, has provided the necessary guidance and support that has allowed Attorney Ronda A, Vangates to flourish without restraint, as she adheres to the admonishment that, "to much .ins given, much is required." Ronda A. Vangates, Esq., who currently serves as a member of the Senior Staff in her capacity as Assistant Special Counsel to the newly minted, Miami.l)ade County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Rudolph "Rudy" Crew, received her Bachelors of Science degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Florida A&M University in 1992. After completing her studies at the best historically black college/university, Attorney Vangates began her career of public service by serving as Chief of Staff to the lath_ Senator William "Bill" Turner, where she framed and analyzed both legislative and fiscal issues concerning growth management, environmental equity, juvenile justice, economic development and healthcare. Attorney Vangates, wanting to build upon her legislative experience, signed un to erve as a member of the Executive Staff for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, under the leadership of Mr, Calvin Ross, former Secretary of Juvenile Justice, While serving as an Operations and Management Consultant, Attorney Vangates was charged with working cooperatively and supportively with members of Florida's Congressional and State Delegations, by providing fiscal and programmatic analyses of legislation designed to combat and reduce the incidence ofjuvenile crime. Having an affinity for the law and an admiration for the changes it can exact by producing an equitable measure of adequacy, Attorney Vangates, obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, where she was recognized for her commitment to excellence, by being selected to take part in the Minority Participation in Legal Education Scholarship Program (MPLE). Rooker T. Washington (1856-1915) once said, "[Sluccess is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to succeed." This philosophical identification of the attributes of success+, truly encapsulates the mantra that Attorney Vangates, who bocame the earthly vehicle for the rpintua1 delivery of God's grcateet gift at the age of sixteen, is the loving mother to Ashley Cryetal Renee, now seventeen years old. Ashley's arrival prompted Attorney Vangates to begin to think heynnd high school to a life that would support, the ever growing needs of her daughter — needs that could only be met by obtaining the requisite education and experience. Aehloy's willingness to share her 'Mom" with tho community, allowed Attorney Vangates to accept without hesitation, the position of Intergovernmental Afarr.Y Director for the former Mayor of the City of Miami, tho Honorable Joe Carollo, After only four months of dedicated service to the Office of tho Mayor, Attorney Vangates was promoted to the position of CbmfofStaff Sent By: M-DCPS; 3059952335; Dec-2-05 7:52PM; Page 212 to tho Mayor. This appointment was not only a significant milestone in Attorney Vangates' career but also added to the pages of municipal history, when she became the first African -American in the history of the City of Miami, to hold such a pivotal and coveted leadership position. After her adventurous and most challenging tenure with Mayor Carollo, Attorney Vangates was asked to serve as Special Assistant to then City Manager and now member of the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners, the Honorable Carlos Gintenez, As Special Assistant to the City Manager, Attorney Vangates coordinated the development and implementation of the City of Miami's Legislative Agenda pursued on federal, state and local levels of government along with the development and implementation of key city projects, Attorney Vangates, who earnestly believes that there is a palpable responsibility to "give back" to those who provide encouragement and support, serves on the Board of Directors for the Belaionte Tacolcy Center located in hor childhood neighborhood of Liberty City, as well as the Overtown Youth Center, the brain child of Miami Heat star, Alonzo Mourning and philanthropist Martin "Marty" Margulies and the Carrie P. Meek Foundation. Not only is Attorney Vangates committed to the advancement of viable social service programs but she is also committed to economic development, evidenced by her nomination by Board Chairperson Ms. Adrienne Arsht, to serve on the Board of Ihrectors for Total Bank, a financial institution with assets numbering over seven -hundred million dollars. Attorney Vangates, who was sworn - in to the Florida Bar by the Honorable Manuel "Manny" Diaz, Mayor of the City of Miami and a graduate of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Leadership Miami program, decided after dutifully serving the residents of the City of Miami, she would again expand her sphere of knowledge by accepting the position of Chief of Policy end Legislative AIla,re to the former Chairperson of tho Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners and prolific community loader, the Honorable Barbara Carey-Shuler, As Chief of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney Vangates was responsible for the management of the commission docket as well as providing keen analysis of local issues pertaining to regional transportation, annexation, healthcare governance and e-government. Attorney Vangates, a member of the Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association, has to date, experienced what can only be considered a unique and cherished blessing that has allowed her to utilize her talents and skill•set to provide a voice for those in her community who are economically depressed and socially disenfranchised. These blessings, thereby, permit and dare the next generation to dream beyond their geographical boundaries and hope with tho widest lens of possibility, knowing fully, that they too, are "obligated to succeed' CRYSTAL CONNOR-LANE, Esq. 103 NW 103'd Street Miami Shores, FL 33150 Education: William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN. Juris Doctorate, received May 1998 University of Notre Dame Law School Summer International Law Program 1996, London, England Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Major Psychology/ Minor Biology Bachelor of Arts, received August 1993 EXPERIENCE: (H) 305-727-3472 Associate December 2004- Present Tew Cardenas, L.L.P, Miami, FL *Local advocacy services for municipal and corporate clientele. * Research and review of local, state, and national legislation and policy. *Public relations outreach. Chief of Staff August 2003-December 2004 Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners for Commissioner Jimmy L. Morales * Manage all staffing decisions; preside over staff meetings. * Maintain and monitor office budgetary matters. * Attend constituent meetings on behalf of Commissioner Morales. * Advise of, analyze and continue all zoning, land use, policy and legislative responsibilities. Chief Policy and Legislative Aide October 2001-August 2003 Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners for Commissioner Jimmy L. Morales * Formulate, research, draft and analyze county policy and legislation. * Conduct briefings on district specific and countywide policy and legislative matters. * Meet regularly with constituency. * Review and analyze zoning and land use applications. Staff Attorney January 2000-October 2001 Black Economic Development Coalition d/b/a/ Tools for Change, Miami, FL *Conduct small business legal seminars; Incorporate profit/not for profit corporations. *Review, negotiate and create commercial contracts/leases. *Aid in obtaining 501(c)(3) status. *Experience with Trademark, Copyright law and application process. Associate May1998- May1999 Brown &Carlson P.A., Minneapolis, MN Insurance Defense/Workers Compensation/Employment Law *Extensive research and writing focused primarily on Insurance defense and Worker's compensation laws. *Deposition and medical record compilation and summaries, discovery organization. *Trial preparation, requiring strong organizational skills. Investigation as necessary. Civic Participation *President of WMCL Black Law Students Association; 1996-1998 *Arts Alive Board Member; 2001-Present *Miami Dade County Cultural Affairs Grants Board Member; 2003-Present * Miami Fellowship Initiative; Miami Fellow Class of 2001-2002 * German Marshall Fund of the United States; Marshall Memorial Fellow Class of 2005-2006 CRYSTAL CONNOR-LANE, Esq. 103 NW 103rd Street Miami Shores, FL 33150 (H) 305-727-3472 Education: William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN. Juris Doctorate, received May 1998 University of Notre Dame Law School Summer International Law Program 1996, London, England Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Major Psychology/ Minor Biology Bachelor of Arts, received August 1993 EXPERIENCE: Associate December 2004- Present Tew Cardenas, L.L.P, Miami, FL *Local advocacy services for municipal and corporate clientele. * Research and review of local, state, and national legislation and policy. *Public relations outreach. Chief of Staff August 2003-December 2004 Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners for Commissioner Jimmy L. Morales * Manage all staffing decisions; preside over staff meetings. * Maintain and monitor office budgetary matters. * Attend constituent meetings on behalf of Commissioner Morales. * Advise of, analyze and continue all zoning, land use, policy and legislative responsibilities. Chief Policy and Legislative Aide October 2001-August 2003 Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners for Commissioner Jimmy L. Morales * Formulate, research, draft and analyze county policy and legislation. * Conduct briefings on district specific and countywide policy and legislative matters. * Meet regularly with constituency. * Review and analyze zoning and land use applications. Staff Attorney January 2000-October 2001 Black Economic Development Coalition d/b/a/ Tools for Change, Miami, FL *Conduct small business legal seminars; Incorporate profit/not for profit corporations. *Review, negotiate and create commercial contracts/leases. *Aid in obtaining 501(c)(3) status. *Experience with Trademark, Copyright law and application process. Associate MayI998- May1999 Brown &Carlson P.A., Minneapolis, MN Insurance Defense/Workers Compensation/Employment Law *Extensive research and writing focused primarily on Insurance defense and Worker's compensation laws. *Deposition and medical record compilation and summaries, discovery organization. *Trial preparation, requiring strong organizational skills. Investigation as necessary. Civic Participation *President of WMCL Black Law Students Association; 1996-1998 *Arts Alive Board Member; 2001-Present *Miami Dade County Cultural Affairs Grants Board Member; 2003-Present * Miami Fellowship Initiative; Miami Fellow Class of 2001-2002 * German Marshall Fund of the United States; Marshall Memorial Fellow Class of 2005-2006 DEC-01-2005 15:28 CITY MANAGERS OFFICE 305 41S 1019 P.01 Office of the City Manager City Hail 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 (305) 250-5400 (305) 250-5410 Telecopier FAX COVER SHEET DATE: 1 /Of 1 o, TO: !Fi ) w PHONE: FAX: 1c FROM: ,VL. C ; PHONE: a- S('EOQ �y � FAX: P.S RE: fReS.4 ill 4,a31 Number of pages including this page: 5— MESSAGE Notice: This transmission is for the confidential use of the above recipient only. If this transmission is received by mistake, please call 305-250-5400 for further instructions. DEC-01-2005 15:29 CITY MANAGERS OFFICE 305 416 1019 P.02 Roy D. 'Willis 7100 NW 179`h St. Apt.311 Miami Lakes, Fl. 33015 (305)364-6619 SUMMARY Ambitious, young role model seeks career opportunity and room for advancement in human resources, social -work related field. I am willing to continue to develop talents and skills as needed for available positions. QUALIFICATIONS • Two years of Communications experience as an undergraduate • Customer Service experience; highly self -motivated • Strong interpersonal abilities including negotiation skills • Proficient in Macintosh and IBM compatible computers • 7 years of experience working with emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and providing treatment service to them EDUCATION Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science Degree, May 1995 Major: Sociology EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Ju1y2005-Present City of Miami, Miami, FL Assistant to the City Manager Responsibilities: Assists the Manager and/or senior staff in coordinating and ensuring the provision of governmental services; coordinates assignments with City departments; ensures response and follow up are provided; resolves issues involving constituents and multiple departments. Participates in the development of management policies and procedures of City government services; participates in the implementation of Mayoral and City Commission policy directives. December 2003- June 2004 Brevard County Board of County Comm. Country Acres Children's Home, Titusville, Fl. Resident Youth Advisor Supervisor Responsibilities: Performed skilled professional work providing supervision, guidance, inter -personal development training and domestic custodial care to abused, neglected and/or dependent children in a supportive residential environment. As a supervisor, problem solving, listening, as well as creating a stable, growing environment for both DEC-01-2005 15:29 CITY MANAGERS OFFICE 305 416 1019 P.03 children and staff are also possessed qualities. August 2002-July 2003 Srevard County School Board, Southwest Middle School, Palm Bay, Fl. Teacher Responsibilities; Diagnose and analyze for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction. Plan and organize for appropriate instruction. Base instruction on the development stages of students. Utilize a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students. Evaluate student's progress on a regular basis. Utilize classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate. Instill pride and self-confidence in students. Show sensitivity to students, parents and community. Maintain professional relationship between school and parents. Maintain records as required. Assist in protection of students and school property. Perform supervisory duties as assigned by principal. Perform other incidental tasks or services consistent with the job goal of this position. Usc effective positive interpersonal communication skills. July 1999-August 2002 Devereux Florida Treatment Network. Viera, FL Teacher Responsibilities; Provide educational instruction to mentally, emotionally, and physically abused and/or neglected, behaviorally challenged and criminal minded youth in Residential and Day School treatment facility setting. Responsible for developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans, as well as participating and contributing to treatment plans and daily behavioral assessments. Instructed general studies in a classroom setting with up to 12 children for varied learning levels, also to include 6th grade to 12" grade. Provide leadership role for students in the treatment milieu. February 1997-July 1999 Devereux Florida Treatment_N'etwork, Viera, FL Lead Behavioral Specialist Responsibilities: Lead Behavioral Specialist for more than 30 employees each shift. Develop and maintain a health, safe environment, conductive to the stability and learning for troubled youth. Counseling and managing emotionally disturbed, mentally, and physically abused, criminal minded youth, along with creating a stable environment to assist in attaining positive treatment goals for clients. Responsible for a number of clerical duties to include but not limited to: timesheets/timekeeping, scheduling, staff disciplinary issues, etc. Responsible to ensure job completion by Technicians in a timely manner while ensuring the unit runs both orderly and efficiently. January 1996- December 1996 Semi- Professional Football July 1995-January 1996 Accu Data Title Search Co. & Hermitic Credit Reporting Service, Syracuse, NY DEC-01-2005 15:29 CITY MANAGERS OFFICE 305 416 1019 P.04 Mortgage Credit Specialist and Marketing Sales Representative for Customer Service Responsibilities: Opening new accounts, service of existing accounts, performed forms and systems analysis as well as system installation, conducted seminars to promote sale of product, responsible for customer collections. Major Accomplishments • A nominee for representation of the Big East Conference for Syracuse University Football • Earned two Varsity Letters for Collegiate Football Excellent references available upon request DEC-01-2005 15:29 CITY MANAGERS OFFICE 305 416 1019 P.05 1131 NW 3`° Avenue (305)372.0966 Miami, FL 33136 willlams5175@bellsouth.net Willie L. Williams Opening Statement Experienced professional and business leader with a proven track record in Community Mobilization, Business and Economic Enhancement, Improving the Quality of Life in the community and served as a Mentor to area Youth. ultimately serve in a capacity that will allow me to have a positive impact in economically disadvantage communities. Experience Other Experience 1983-Present ABC Williams Associates, Inc. Miami, PL. President ■ Oversee entrepreneurial ventures that include but are not limited to: *Full Service Barber Shop *Full Servce Beauty Shop *Rea} Estate Investments 1998-Present Greater Mercy Missionary Baptist Church, Miami, FL Senior Pastor • Oversees the operations of the Faith Based Organization • Teach and cOunoii over 100 members • Fundraise Memberships and Associations Booster for Miami Northwestern H.S.. Liberty City Optimists, Overtown Optimists, BookerT. Washington H.S. Athletic Club, Mentor Education Overtown Merchants' Alliance 1993 to Present pounder and President Made provisions for lace! businesses to obtain grants *>~ Created networking opportunities for Overtown Businesses 1980-1982 Lively Tech Vocational School Miami, FL - Licensed Berber 1977.1979 Miami Dade College Miami. FL • Associates Degree —Business Administration Other irrforrnation Husband to Creole; Father of tour (4) daughters and one (1) son TOTAL P.05