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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplicationsPriscilla Thompson TO City Clerk FROM Board Nominees Ada Rojas Coordinator, Office of Community Relations ENCLOSURES CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE SUBJECT REFERENCES June 16, 2006 Community Relations RPcnmec Please find attached a list names recommended to the Commissioner Michelle Spence - Jones to fill a vacant position on the Community Relations Board, which is being submitted on behalf of the Nominating Committee. Also enclosed are copies of each potential candidate's resume. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns. FILE CITY OF MIAMI — CRB NOMINATING COMMITTEE (06-15-06) RECOMMENDATION TO THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER CURRENT MEMBER OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 Michelle Spence -Jones District 5 Rev. Richard Bennett Tonja E. Carter Miguel Flores Dorcas Perez 11.% �,•I11 i. 1 1 4 Vr 1 i1.1'1 TONJA E. CARTER 913 NW 46 Street Miami, FL 33127 305 754-7568 hm 305 494-2523 cel Objective Seeking position where related education and experience can be utilized. Education August 2002 St. Thomas University Masters of Science in Management, Major in Public Administration, GPA 3.5 Miami,FL August 1996 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Bachelor of Science, Major in Criminology Work Experience >/V i // -)* 7T- ' �F. f, Miami -Dade College Miami,FL. March 2005 to present Director of Parking and Traffic/Security Chief Performs duties in accordance with established rules, regulations and policies set forth by higher authority with the latitude for exercising sound judgment in the conduct of all phases of duties. Supervision is received by general observation and review of reports. Duties & Responsibilities: • Performs administrative work, supervising: Campus Patrol Officers, Parking Lot Attendants, Dispatchers and PBX operators. • Performs investigative work. • Develops goals, objectives, and priorities for the department • Manages and supervises the efforts of subordinate personnel to meet departmental objectives e.g., Communication Centers, PBX, Outreach Centers, parking enforcement, key inventory control. • Provides supervision and leadership to promote proficiency, morale, and a continuous professional image. • Institutes emergency operating procedures as required. • Maintains a liaison with faculty, students, staff and visitors. • Monitors crime trends and implements crime prevention strategies. • Assures investigation of traffic accidents, thefts, vandalism and related incidents and provides written reports with recommendations for prevention. • Acts as a liaison to local, state, federal law enforcement agencies concerning safety, security or law enforcement issues on the Campus. • Maintains an ongoing knowledge of policies, procedures, laws, and ordinances pertaining to public safety on College campuses. • Creates and updates departmental procedures as needed. L'r • Schedules Campus Patrol Officers shift assignments. • Screens new applicants. • Checks and verifies time cards, reports, log entries and trip tickets. • Instructs Campus Patrol Officers in the performance of their duties. Initiates disciplinary action as needed. City of Miami Mayor Office Miami, FL. October 2005 to 2006 Special Aide for Community Affairs • Gather issues from constituents in the community and through research come up with resolutions to solve problem. • Liaison between the Mayor Office and the community. • Represent the Mayor in his absence at different community functions • Working relationship with department heads to ensure quality of life. • Organize meetings with different department heads when constituents are concerned about issues in their community. • Attend community meeting to inform the Mayor of what is going on. • Working to implement a prison -reentry program that will include faith base organizations. State of Florida Dept. of Correction Miami, FL October 2004 to 2005 Correctional Probation Sr. Officer • Liaison between the Department of Corrections and the Miami -Dade Circuit Court. • Maintain good working relationships with community organizations to help offenders integrate into society. • Evaluate, monitor, and ensure that offenders are in compliance with the laws, regulations, policies, standards and procedures of probation. • Solve problems and take corrective action when an offender is not in compliance with the conditions of his or her probation. • Prepare reports, memos, and affidavits for Judges and Attorneys. • Give oral testimony at required court hearings. • Monitor offenders court ordered monetary obligations. • Prepare and file legal documents, such as warrants and legal motions. • Deal with individuals who are difficult, hostile or distressed. • Prepare outlines when called upon to teach/train new employees and existing employees • Supervise 15-20 offenders to ensure compliance with all court ordered sanctions. May 1997 to October 2004 Correctional Probation Officer Miami,FL. • Evaluate, monitor, and ensure that offenders are in compliance with the laws, regulations, policies, standards and procedures of probation. • Maintain good working relationships with community organizations to help offenders integrate into society. • Collect, compile and organize information for investigations intended for the Circuit Court. • Solve problems and take corrective action when an offender is not in compliance with the conditions of his or her probation • Prepare reports, memos, and affidavits for Judges and Attorneys. • Perform investigative work to obtain information and verify facts to help the Court determine the type of punishment an offender should receive. • Review and analyze legal documents or other forms to determine intensity of supervision. • Give oral testimony at required court hearings. • Monitor offenders court ordered monetary obligations. • Prepare and file legal documents, such as warrants and legal motions. • Deal with individuals who are difficult, hostile or distressed. • Prepare outlines when called upon to teach/train new employees and existing employees. • Supervise 90-100 offenders to ensure compliance with all court ordered sanctions. • Coordinate charitable activities AIDS Walk, Corporate Walk, March of Dimes to name a few for 10 offices throughout Miami -Dade County. Miami -Dade County June 1994 to June 1994lnternship, Commissioner Betty Ferguson Miami,FL. Answered complaints from constituents. Attended commission meetings. Contributed to the day to day functions of the office. Computer Skills MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook Other Activities New Birth Baptist Church, House of Refuge: Participate in giving clothes to homeless in Overtown. NAME: Tonja E. Carter CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Mission The mission of the Community Relations Board is to: • work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise; • identify and contain, as quickly as possible, community tensions; • develop bridges of understanding and support programs in the community; • foster understanding, communication, and mutual respect; • develop and support local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the county; and • assure that resources are in lace to respond to community crisis. The City of Miami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social, racial, religious, linguistic, cultural, economic, and geographic groups comprising the population of this City and include leaders of government, business, religious and educational institutions, civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders." QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Each member appointed shall be a resident of the City of Miami with an outstanding reputation for community pride, interest, integrity, responsibility, business or professional ability and who has demonstrated a commitment to intergroup relations. Members shall have demonstrated skills in diplomacy and the ability to: • foster mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among all economic, social, religious and ethnic groups in the City; • act as conciliator in controversies involving community relations; • cooperate with federal, State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations; • cooperate in the development of educational programs dedicated to the improvement of community relations; and • enlist the support of, civic leaders; civic, religious, veterans, labor, industrial, commercial and other community groups and private agencies engage in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance, mutual respect and Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name: Carter, Tonja Evette Last First Middle Employer: Miami Dade College Title/Occupation: Director of Parking and Traffic/ Chief of Security Business Type: College Business Address: 11011 SW 104th Street Miami, FL. 33176 Business Telephone: 305-237-0596 Home Address: 913 NW 46 Street Miami, FL. 33127 Home Telephone: 305-494-2523 Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 33 years PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) () Male () White Non -Hispanic () Asian or Pacific Islander (X) Female (X) Black Non -Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native () Hispanic List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: I am a member of New Birth Baptist Church. I volunteer with the House of refuge by giving food and clothes to the homeless. Community Interests: I am interested in fostering relationships between various sub -communities and groups within the City of Miami. We can do this by having community park days that are sponsored by CRB. I feel that it is always good to establish relationships prior to a crisis or an emergency. On this day various communities can come together and dialogue and enjoy the city park. I am also interested in the plight of the large homeless segment of our community as well as the affordable housing issues. I volunteer on a regular basis in the distribution of clothing and food to the homeless. Additional Information: Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Telephone Jose Mallea 305-250-5300 Judge Scott Silverman 305-349-7039 Asst. Chief Adam Burden 305-579-6471 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME: TONJA E. CARTER 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? I am a resident in the City of Miami and have been one all my life I've lived through the good times and the bad. Right now there has been a series of positive progress in this community, such as a reduction in crime, and more focus on quality of life issues. I want to be apart of this continued success. Most importantly I feel that this would also be an opportunity to give back even more to my community. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? YES. ABSOLUTELY. 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? My experience that I received while working at the Mayor Office afforded me the opportunity to be closely involved with various community leaders, business owners and citizens of this great city. I am dedicated, determined and I also have great communication skills QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? The role of the CRB is to create a harmony and goodwill among diverse groups, gathering information regarding potential issues that may require crisis response, coordinating the establishment of a Crisis Response Team Organization to respond in times of emergency, informing appropriate officials and organizations of community concerns and or issues. Most importantly I feel the role of the CRB is to listen. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? Yes. Miami has grown and matured over the last few years where the citizens are more excepting to the differences and diversity of other citizens. The only way to build and expand with the progress is to keep working through group relation, forming various committees to deal with concerns, issues and special projects Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. Miguel A. Flores Ed.S. 550 N.W. 125 ST Home Phone (305) 681-6205, Cell (305) 218-2819 Miguelf44@yahoo.com OBJECTIVE Presently looking for a position as an Administrator. EDUCATION 2004-2005 Nova southeastern University, Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership, G.P.A.: 3.8 2002-2003 Barry University, Master of Arts and Sciences in Exceptional Student Education G.P.A. 3.4 1997-2000 Florida International University, Batchelor of Arts and Sciences in Psychology, G.P.A. 3.2 1994-1997 Miami -Dade Community College, Associate in Arts in Secondary Education and Vocational Certification in State Corrections PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to Communicate effectively with individuals from various ethnicity and age groups • Able to maintain professional attitude under stress of multiple task • Ability to be innovative in a group as a leader, worker and mediator. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 6/97-Present Miami -Dade County Public Schools, Miami, Fla. Present Booker T. Washington Senior High School (Certified in Ed Leadership) • Dean of Students Miami Senior High School (Certified ESE Teacher) • E.H. Self Contained • Severe Learning Disabled • Learning Disabled • Trainable Mentally Handicapped • Substitute Teacher • Social Studies • Psychology • Coaching: Wrestling, J.V. Football, Cross Country 6/01-9/01 Luna Source Inc., Miami, Fla. Administrative Assistant/Jr. Recruiter • Search for Resumes through Internet resources to match clients need and fill the company's database. • Reformat resumes to captivate the attention of our clients. • Follow-up on the references given by our candidates, to insure candidate meets with client expectations. • Establish relationship with candidate and client; in order to maintain both candidate and client satisfied with our services. • Discuss hiring procedure to candidate. • General clerical duties. 9/95-9/00 Correctional Officer 9/98/9/00 Miami -Dade County Correction and Rehabilitation • Dealt with juveniles • Supervised inmates with mental disorders • General clerical duties 9/95-9/98 State of Florida Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Everglades Correctional Institution • Supervise and managed projects with outside agencies. • Supervised as much as sixty-five inmates. • Inmate Control and supervision. 8/00-12/00 Ace Academy Senior High School Guidance Counselor, (Internship) • Dealt with students with various exceptionalities • Students were evaluated and counseled. • Maintaining order and helping children resolve interpersonal conflict. COMPUTER SKILLS AND RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE Job Analysis, Recruitment, Compensation, Performance Appraisal, Employment Law, Minitab, Microsoft Office Tools 98/03, MS Outlook Languages Fluent in Spanish Hobbies Reading, Writing, Bike Riding, 5K races, Weight Training, and Wrestling � ,',/,/ ti NAME Miguel A. Flores CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Mission The mission of the Community Relations Board is to: • work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise; • identify and contain, as quickly as possible, community tensions; • develop bridges of understanding and support programs in the community; • foster understanding, communication, and mutual respect; • develop and support local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the county; and • assure that resources are in lace to respond to community crisis. The City of Miami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social, racial, religious, linguistic, cultural, economic, and geographic groups comprising the population of this City and include leaders of government, business, religious and educational institutions, civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders." QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Each member appointed shall be a resident of the City of Miami with an outstanding reputation for community pride, interest, integrity, responsibility, business or professional ability and who has demonstrated a commitment to intergroup relations. Members shall have demonstrated skills in diplomacy and the ability to: • foster mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among all economic, social, religious and ethnic groups in the City; • act as conciliator in controversies involving community relations; • cooperate with federal, State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations; • cooperate in the development of educational programs dedicated to the improvement of community relations; and • enlist the support of, civic leaders; civic, religious, veterans, labor, industrial, commercial and other community groups and private agencies engage in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance, mutual respect and understanding. Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name: Flores Miguel Angel Last First Middle Employer: Miami -Dade County Public Schools Title/Occupation: Dean of Students Business Type: Hiah School Business Address: 1200 NW 6 AVE Business Telephone: _(305) 324-8900 ext. 2218 Home Address: 550 NW 125 ST Home Telephone: (305) 681-6205 Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 29yrs. PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) X) Male () Female () White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic (X ) Hispanic () Asian or Pacific Islander () American Indian or Alaskan Native List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: Take Stock In Children - Mentor Community Interests: Additional Information: Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Telephone Benny Valdes (305) 542-8711 Dr. Roseann Sidener (305) 324-8900 Vanessa Gomez (305) 336-41.75. QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME Miguel A. Flores 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? I have lived in Miami my entire life and would to love continue to see it develop j have a good understanding of various cultures and traditions. I believe I can be an asset to this board. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? Yes 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? I have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to listen. I have been exposed to various cultures and I am familiar with cultural traditions. I am able to make sound decision and remain unbiased. I have vast knowledge in computer software in various spreadsheets and word processors. QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? I believe that the role of Community Relations Board serve as a mediator between the government and our community. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? I have lived in Miami my whole life and have witnessed positive inter-grouo relations. I believe people innately_ understand that differences exist. Exo_ loiting cultures and explaining traditions are ways develop that understanding of one another: it is only ignorance for another that deteriorates the relationship between groups. Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Each member appointed shall be a resident of the City of Miami with an outstanding reputation for community pride, interest, integrity, responsibility, business or professional ability and who has demonstrated a commitment to intergroup relations. Members shall have demonstrated skills in diplomacy and the ability to: • foster mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among all economic, social, religious and ethnic groups in the City; • act as conciliator in controversies involving community relations; • cooperate with federal, State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations; • cooperate in the development of educational programs dedicated to the improvement of community relations; and • enlist the support of, civic leaders; civic, religious, veterans, labor, industrial, commercial and other community groups and private agencies engage in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance, mutual respect and understanding. Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name: Flores Miguel Angel Last First Middle Employer: Miami -Dade County Public Schools Title/Occupation: _Dean of Students Business Type: High School Business Address: 1200 NW 6 AVE Business Telephone: _(305) 324-8900 ext. 2218 Home Address: 550 NW 125 ST Home Telephone: (305) 681-6205 Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 29vrs. PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) X) Male () White Non -Hispanic () Female ( ) Black Non -Hispanic (X ) Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander () American Indian or Alaskan Native List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: Take Stock In Children - Mentor Community Interests: Additional Information: Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Telephone Benny Valdes (305) 542-8711 Dr. Roseann Sidener (305) 324-8900 Vanessa Gomez (305) 336-4175 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME Miguel A. Flores 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? I have lived in Miami my entire life and would to love continue to see it develop,_I have a good understanding of various cultures and traditions. I believe I can be an asset to this board. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? Yes 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? I have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to listen. I have been exposed to various cultures and I am familiar with cultural traditions. I am able to make sound decision and remain unbiased. I have vast knowledge in computer software in various spreadsheets and word processors. QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? I believe that the role of Community Relations Board serve as a mediator between the government and our community. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? I have lived in Miami my whole life and have witnessed positive inter -group relations. I believe people innately understand that differences exist. Exploiting cultures and explaining traditions are ways develop that understanding of one another: it is only ignorance for another that deteriorates the relationship between groups. Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. Page 1 of 1 Rojas, Ada From: Perez, Dorcas Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 5:02 PM To: Rojas, Ada Subject: CRB Attachments: DorcasPerezCV for CRB.doc Hi Ada! Natalie told me she spoke to you about my interest in the CRB opening. Attached please find my resume. Thank you for the opportunity to submit my application! Dorcas Dorcas Perez VISTA Program Director City of Miami Miami Riverside Center 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 5th floor Miami, Florida 33130-1910 305-416-1536 dopere?@ ci. miamr. f1. us I;Ics,cd art. t11,1,c NN ho ;;f%c v. idiom rcmt fill -wring anti t.ik. ithout foiuciting 1/17/2006 DORCAS PEREZ doperez@ci. miami. fl. us 600 NE 36" Street #1709. Miami, Florida 33137 305-546-4636 experience 2005 to present. VISTA Program Director, City of Miami. Miami, Florida. Responsible for managing a pilot program of up to 21 AmeriCorps*VISTA members serving community -based organizations in the City through grant writing and resource development. 2004 to 2005. Grant Writer, City of Miami. Miami, Florida. Research and identify foundation and govemment funding sources, write and submit all grant proposals for several City departments. Secured over $1.6 million in funding for the City. 2002 to present. Grant Writer. Communities In Schools of Miami. Miami, Florida. Research and identify individual, corporate, foundation and govemment funding sources for a non-profit dropout prevention organization. Write and submit all grant proposals. Serve on the Board of Directors' Marketing and Resource Development Committees, helping to develop promotional materials. 2002. Grant Specialist. City of Homestead. Homestead, Florida. Research and identify funding sources for the Community Redevelopment Agency. Write and submit all grant proposals. Serve as staff liaison to the Historic Preservation Board. 2000 to 2002. Communications Officer. Dover, Kohl & Partners. South Miami, Florida. Responsible for promotion, marketing, document preparation and editing, organization and preparation of proposals and awards submissions for world-renowned urban design firm. 1996 to 1999. Funding Officer. Capital Trust Mortgage Company. Miami, Florida. Handled all aspects of mortgage lending, marketing, and residential loan processing. Assistant to President. 1990 to 1996. Research Associate. University of Miami School of Medicine. Coral Gables, Florida. Coordination of psychological studies, including grant preparation, subject recruitment, battery assessments, reports, lectures, and journal article submissions. education Master of Science. Clinical Psychology. Barry University. 1997. Bachelor of Arts. Psychology. Florida International University. 1988. honors Dean's List. National Hispanic Scholar. Henry King Stanford Scholar. Foster G. McGaw Scholar. Publications GADA Magazine. 2004. Master's Thesis. Neuropsychological Sequelae of High -risk Infants at School Age: Stability, Predictability, and Efficacy of Early Intervention. 1997. A study of the psychological effects of Hurricane Andrew on an elementary school population. 1995. J. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 34(9). DSM-IV Field Trials for oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder in children and adolescents. 1994. American Joumal of Psychiatry, 151(8). service Member, National Volunteer Week Committee of Dade County, 2005 - present Big Sister, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, 2004- present Vice -Chair and Program Coordinator. Sierra Club, Miami Group Executive Committee. 2002 to 2004. Mentor. Corporate Academy South. 2002 - 2003. Member, Kendall Public Space Committee, 2001. Member. Hands on Miami. 1996 to present, Site Manager for Hands on Miami Day 2004 and 2005. extra Fluent in English and Spanish.