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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResumes-Community Relations Board NomineesCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : Priscilla Thompson City Clerk FROM : Ada Rojas Office of Community Relations Coordinator DATE: SUBJECT: REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: June 6, 2008 FILE : Community Relations Board Nominees Resumes Please find attached a list of names recommended to Commissioner Angel Gonzalez to fill vacant positions on the Community Relations Board, which is being submitted on behalf of the Nominating Committee. Also attached are copies of each potential candidate's resume. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns. -C? CITY OF MIAMI — CRB NOMINATING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO THE COMMISSIONER Commissioner Previous Appointment Applicant Option 1 Applicant Option 2 Applicant Option 3 Angel Gonzalez District 1 Willy Calvino Harlene Kennedy Derek Cole Scott Paolella Jack Blumenfeld Henry Langston Karen Sanchez Gabriel Paez Harlene Kennedy 2919 Virginia St. Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 210-385-5933 harlenekennedy2002@yahoo. com May 1, 2008 Office of Community Relations 444 SW 2nd Ave. 10th Floor Miami, Fla. 33130 Re: Community Relations Board, City of Miami Application of Harlene S. Kennedy Dear Sir or Madam: WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTORIZA COLE Lc $ONISKE, P.A. HARLENE SILVERN KENNEDY ATTORNEY AT LAW 2525 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD SUITE 700 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 DADE 305-854-0800 BRWD 954-763-4242 FAX 305-854-2323 HI(ENNEDYOWSH-LAW,COM Kindly consider this letter as an expression of my interest in a board position for the Community Relations Board. I grew up in Miami, attended Coral Gables High School and graduated from the University of Miami undergraduate program with honors. I later practiced law in New York and Texas before becoming a member of the Florida Bar. I had the good fortune to accept an opportunity to return to South Florida about a year and a half ago. I now am in private practice at a firm which represents local governments and has a general practice as well. I have always enjoyed the excitement of South Florida, and;in particular, I enjoy the diversity which creates much of that excitement. I speak Spanish and enjoy the "melting pot" atmosphere that is part of our community. I hope to become active in local community projects and was pleased to become aware of this'opening. I believe my legal skills and experience will make me an asset to the board. To that end, I enclose my resume for your review. I look forward to hearing from a representative of the Community Relations Board and will be happy to provide any further information necessary. Thank you for your consideration. Harlene Silvern Kennedy 2919 Virginia St. ' Coconut Grove, Fla. 33133 " 210-385-5933 cell harlenekennedy2002(Z4vahoo. corn Employment History: WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTORIZA COLE&BONISKE, P.L. CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA Associate, February 2007-present • • Counsel for the Village of Islamorada. Municipal Law including real estate, capital projects, construction, land use, utilities, administrative law, open records and regulatory matters. THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ASSISTANT CITYATTORNEY, DEC 1998-MARcH 2006 • • Eminent Domain Counsel for the City of San Antonio; supervising all condemnation and eminent domain matters. Lead counsel for the Public Works Dept. advising on capital projects, storm water and drainage, real estate, construction, infrastructure, contracts, bidding, purchasing, environmental and land use matters, information management, drafting and interpreting legislation, and municipal administrative law and open records.. LAW OFFICES OF HARLENE S. KENNEDY SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS President/Owner, 1995-1998 • • Responsible for management and administration; supervising all attorneys and support staff. Real estate and general transactions, state court litigation. Client development. LANGLEY & BANACK, INC. (FORMERLY JEFFERS, BROOK) SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Partner, 1992-1995 • • Real estate and secured transactions including contract drafting and negotiation, financing and loan transactions, landlord -tenant matters, banking and state court litigation. Client development. AKIN, GUMP, STRAUSS, HAUER & FELD SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Associate Attorney, 1988-1991 • • Real estate complex transactions, representing developers, lenders and borrowers, banking and financial institutions, construction issues, landlord -tenant matters, foreclosures, secured transactions. Education: • • • • • • • • CADWALADER, WICKERSAHM &TAFT NEW YORK, NEW YORK Associate Attorney, 1985-1988 • • Representation of developers, borrowers, financial institutions, landlord -tenant matters, conveyances, financing, construction, and varied real estate practice for local, national and international clients. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MIAMI, FLORIDA Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude Major in Accounting and English/Minor in Education Florida Regents Scholarship every year Dean's List every semester NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA LAW SCHOOL HONORS: NEW YORK, NEW YORK (ONE YEAR) NORMAN, OKLAHOMA JD (TWOYEARS) Order of the Coif Law Review Dean's List every semester First Place Appellate Advocacy Competition (Moot Court) Recipient of Harden Ballard Memorial Award Who's Who in American Law Students Member, Board of Advocates Member, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity Class rank: Top 9% PUBLICATIONS: The Mortgagee's Right to Rents; Oklahoma Law Review, Vol. 37, Winter 1984. Languages: Fluent Conversational Spanish Professional Licenses and Accreditations: ADMITTED TO NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, FLORIDA, AND TEXAS BARS. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN AND SOUTHERN DISTRICTS OF TEXAS Community Activities: Leadership San Antonio XIX: Leadership San Antonio XXI Steering Committee; San Antonio; Board of Directors-Avance, San Antonio; Board of Directors -Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center; Board of Directors-Women's Enterprise; Member-Women's American Ort; Member -Temple Beth -El; Commissioner -City of San Antonio Work Family Commission; Commissioner -City of San Antonio Historic Design and Review Commission; Member -San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio Real Estate Council, Florida Association of Women Lawyers; Director- Linda Ahmed Breast Cancer Fund; other civic organizations. NAME CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMTJNJ 'Y 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." Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name: C 0 ( e- . Last r Employer: S 1- Title/Occupation: D iairdll �^CtTI (31' 4 ' - 0/�-&3 L L1' as' iv..-4 u pivi, (41( ypt irate lg-k..2_1)/0111 / (- Business Address: /0 /0 Am)/ !: ,. , f ive 1 Business Telephone: 5 OS 1 6- v e i,ei? Home Address: ! 049 Al2V il Business Type: CornL4 T,]ere K. First Home Telephone: 5 $ (/; 7 " c5 Length of Residence in the City of Miami: Middle PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) 441ale Pchite Non -Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander () Female () Black Non -Hispanic () American Endian or Alaskan Native () Hispanic List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: Ar(776-1? )6deAlrki)11-,AWri c kelg Community Interests: /1I AA. i 0,IA1 Ain 1' Additional Information: ,ktthllit-4_, Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Telephone 3c``1: I 3 -- _C( 9c7z21 3oC%S - _ QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD i CANDIDATE'S NAME r . 1. Why would you like to sere on the Coin unity Relations Board? rt 5 0 (s (44 A r r' i��.-�� (�,1 �, T 01 1� v,1' fil2lp 4\1 ¢ coy c.,471.4 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? 3. What special skills would_y.ou bring to the Community Relatio s Board?„ _ —tie , — Al. a _c-di1/11/0 QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? n - (7' Aj1,'.9� ) 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. DEREK COLE 1010 NW 11 ST. #605 Miami, FL 33136 E A 5 Creative Director (305) 667-8188 derek@lottyideasmiaml.com Scott Philip Paolella 3545 Crystal Court, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 (C): 305.978.7256. (E): scopaole@gmail.com Experience Propeller, Design, Advertising & Branding, Miami, Florida (2004-2005) Director of New Business Development & Strategic Marketing: Director of Operations: • Acted as chief managing assistant to CEO. • Provided strategic consult and services to client companies, concerning their products, market placement and brand(s). • Utilized initiative -based new business techniques to acquire new client companies. • Cultivated relationships and strategic partnerships with companies and business organizations in local and surrounding communities. • Implemented strategic and creative brief templates for application to all client -based services. • Re -structured employees into 'company teams,' as a means of facilitating efficient and consistent client service. • Built reports and mapped analysis of industries and markets relevant to client businesses. • Managed `Quickbooks' accounting and financial software system including: employee and team time sheets, job assignments, vendor relationships & payables, cost analysis, company receivables, bank accounts and balance sheet. • Clients included: Bacardi, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Miami Performing Arts Center, The Village of Bal Harbour, Kaufman, Rossin & Co., Bayview Financial Corp., Aurafin, Black & Decker and The Brickell Area Association. SAS Communications, Inc., Miami, Florida Director of Marketing & Communications: (2002-2004) Consultant, Operations & New Business Development: (2001-2002) • Successfully launched and cultivated company specializing in creative marketing strategies, public relations and unique special events for boutique businesses based in Miami, Palm Beach, New York, San Francisco and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. • Contracted with company founders to develop a proper business plan, conceive of product, service offerings and market placement. Followed up with potential clients and vendors, reviewing details and finalizing agreements. American Medical Response, Inc., New Haven, Connecticut (1996) (1999-2001) Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs Representative, Corporate & Public Affairs: • Operated in conjunction with corporate principals to negotiate and facilitate the successful launch of the firm's (IPO) initial public offering. • Coordinated corporate marketing campaign initiatives, meant to court cities and states into contractual agreements between city officials and the firm. • Served as an intermediary contact between the corporation, and both the public and private sectors. Honorable Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor, City of New York Liaison, Office of the Mayor, Communications & Special Events Unit: New York, NY (1998) Deputy Press Secretary, 1997 Re -Election Campaign, Press Office • Coordinated campaign media activities, themes and issues. • Served as official mayoral liaison between public and private parties. • Designed monthly community news bulletin distributed at mayoral town hall meetings. • Wrote mayoral remarks assigned to city commissioners and representatives. Education University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing & Finance, (2002) Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, (1996) NAME SCOTT PHILIP PAOLELLA [AGE 34 - DOB: 1.28.73] 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. Name: Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile PAOLELLA SCOTT PHILIP Employer: Title/Occupation: OPERATING MANAGER (PRESIDENT) Business Type: STRATEGIC MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Middle Last First SELF EMPLOYED :: THE STH GROUP 2982 MCFARLANE ROAD, SUITE #1 COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133 Business Address: Business Telephone: Home Address: 305.978.7256 - 305.458.5748 - 305.675.5707 (F) 3545 CRYSTAL COURT, COCONUT GROVE , FL 33133 Home Telephone: Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 8 YRS. 305.858.1631 PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) iX Male �) Female IX White Non -Hispanic ) Black Non -Hispanic �) Hispanic �) Asian or Pacific Islander �) American Indian or Alaskan Native List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: VOLUNTEER: THE UNITED WAY (MIAMI, FL) VOLUNTEER CORRDINATOR: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (NY, NY) Community Interests: _SMALL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT & DEVELOPMENT WORKING TO ACTIVELY ENCOURAGE & PROMOTE COMMUNITY UNITY & PROGRESS. Additional Information: SMALL BUSINESS ENDEAVOR(S), VIA PERSONAL COCONUT GROVE BASED COMPANY, - ACTIVE CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF COCONUT GROVE BASED, ST. HUGH'S PARISH. Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Telenhone MS. GRACE YOUNG 786.253.2559 COORDINATOR: U. WAY (MIAMI) -MS. JULES HANAN SHAPIRO 305.968.1051 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? -I ARRIVED IN THE CITY OF MIAMI IN THE YEAR 2000. AS A NEW RESIDENT AT THE TIME, I FELT WELCOME & COMFORTABLE HERE. NOW, RESIDING HAPPILY .HERE FOR AN EIGHT YEAR PERIOD, TOGETHER W/ MY WIFE & CHILD I FEEL IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT I TRY TO RETURN SOMETHING OF SIGNIFICANCE BACK .TO THE PEOPLE OF MY COMMUNITY. AS AN ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF MY COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD I BELIEVE THAT I WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE BEAUTIFULLY COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY THAT HAS BECOME MY OWN. 2. Can you dedicate at least iu hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? YES. IN MY CAPACITY AS A SELF-EMPLOYED, OWNER OF SMALL BUSINESS, I WILL BE ABLE & GLAD TO OFFER TO GIVE THE BOARD AT LEAST TEN (10) HOURS OF TIME, OR MORE, ON A REACCURING, MONTHLY BASIS. 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? AS A CONTRIBUTING RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, COMBINED W/ MY EXPERIENCE IN THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, A CITY OF REMARKABLE CULTURAL DIVERSITY, AND WITH SPECIFIC RESPECT TO MY WORK IN INTERCOMMUNITY DYNAMICS, I BELIEVE THAT MY PORTABLE PERSPECTIVES & 'PERSON TO PERSON' SKILLS, WILL SUCCEED IN CREATING VALUE FOR THE BOARD WHILE BEING OF MULTIFACETED SERVICE TO THOSE THE BOARD SEEKS TO SERVE. QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? IT IS THE ROLE OF THIS BOARD TO IDENTIFY ISSUES OF REAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THOSE OF THE MANY CULTURALLY RICH 'COMMUNITIES THAT COMPRISE THIS GREAT, AND GROWING CITY OF -MIAMI. THOSE OF THE BOARD PLEDGE TO PROACTIVELY WORK WITH - -GENUINE DILIGENCE TOWARD THE CREATION OF AN OPEN, RESPECTFUL — _DIALOGUE; A BRIDGE TOWARD THE ULTIMATE, SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT OF MUTUALLY AMENABLE SOLUTIONS COUPLED WITH SIMULTANEOUS, TANGIBLE IMPROVEMENT. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? — YES, ABSOLUTELY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PEOPLE OF ANY _CITIZENRY TO SEE TO CIVIL AND POSITIVE INTER -GROUP RELATIONS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE DIVERSE CULTURE THAT FORTUNTELY IMBUES THE VERY NATURE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI SHOULD SUCCEED IN ILLUMINATING THIS SHARED DUTY, AND ACT — AS A CATALYST TOWARD THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITIVE DIALOGUE AND ONGOING PROGRESS, AT A MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE PACE. Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. SENT & CONFIRMED RECEIVED :: (ROJAS//DIAZ) NAME Henry O. Langston 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." Nacre: Langston Candidate for NoraInation to the Cis of Miami Cole uni Y Relations Board Biographical Profile Henry Oliver Last First Middle Employer: Gulliver Schools Dean of Faculty Title/Occupation: Director of University, Corportae & Community Affairs Business Type: Independent School Business Address: 1500 San Remo Ave - Suite 400 - Coral Gables, FL 33146 Business Telephone: 305-666-6333 Home Address: 3523 Loquat Avenue - Miami, FL 33133-6215 Home Telephone: 305-441-1619 Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 68 Years PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) (X) Male () Female (X) White Non -Hispanic () Black Non -Hispanic ) Hispanic ) Asian or Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaskan Native QT, ESTI.O NA RE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATIOIN TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME henry O. Langston 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? To understand the real purpose, determination and future of the board and to help add depth to our diverse and multicultural city. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? Yes! I would he glad to make the rnmmittment 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? Leadership; by simply doing things for the city of Miami. Empowering this community so it can become central to its own development. QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) 4.. What is your tanders ariding of the rote of the CoImm nity RelatiOn5 Board in the City gf.Miani A dedicated board that would take the best of what it has to offer and develop a plan that would address the challenges that lay ahead of the community we serve. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? The City of Miami Relations Board Inter -Group Relations could illuminate how people think, learn and function in groups. Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. Lisa aid . nii ts:ons with ci-vk and ,on.inaunity based organizations and positions ielda Kiwanis Club -Past President - Ponce Development - Past President Junior Orange Bowl Committee -Past Parade Chair/Scholar Athlete Chair Greater MiamJCrime Commission -Board Member - Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce - Education Chair/Higher Education Task Force -Chair - Chamber South -Military Affairs -Chair Elect - DAANS-Board Member Community Interests: Work toward: developing a comprehensive medical center that would Promote the highest quality health status for all People. Work towards the redevelopment of downtown area!!! Additional Information: Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Telephone Mark Trowbridge, Pres 305-446-1657 Coral Gables Chamber Gloria Burns, Executive Dir. 305-446-9670 Coral Gables Community Foundation Harper Davidson, Past Pres. 305-665-5647 Orange Bowl Committee :CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY FOT TDATION CHAIR IENRY a (HANK) K) LANGSTON After completing his undergraduate and graduate studies in Economics, Political and Higher Education at the University of Oklahoma, UCLA and Duke, native Miamian, Hank Langston returned home to begin a career in education. Completing his 35th year at Gulliver School and currently serving as Dean of Faculty and Director of University, Corporate and Community Affairs. Additionally, Hank was awarded a certification for continual services as a private educational consultant, specializing in college admissions for scholar athletes and has recently expanded his business to include professional development for educators. Hank's educational accomplishments in the area of education include life membership in the University of Oklahoma Alumni Club of Florida, Founder and past President of the UCLA Alumni Club of Florida as well as having served on the Alumni Board of Directors for Duke University. He continues to serve on the Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee. He has also served on the University of Miami Advisory Committee for the School of Education, the Board of Directors for the Dade Association of Academic Non -Public Schools and the Florida Council of Independent Schools Staff Development Committee. Hank's many civic organizations include membership on the Board of Directors for the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the President's Club. Trustee for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and Chamber South, past President of the Ponce Development Association, Membership in the Pinecrest Business Association, The Rotary Club of Coral Gables, Committee of 200 and the Board of Directors for the Council of International Visitors. Hank has served on the Board of Directors for the Riverside House, the Junior Orange Bowl Committee, where he continues to serve as Chair for the Scholar Athlete Awards Committee. He also organized and chaired the first Nighttime Parade and Gymnastics Committee, as well as having served on the Greater Miami Crime Commission's Board of Directors. For dedication to community service, Hank recently was presented the key and seal to the City of Coral Gables. Karen Sanchez 501 SW 1st Street #506 Miami, Florida, 33130 786-273-2788 ksanchez@NTF.org 5/5/2008 Office of Community Affairs 444 SW 2"d Avenue, 10th Floor Miami, FI. 33130 To whom it may concern: am interested in being part of the community relations board. I believe my experience in journalism, as a social worker and strong communication skills qualify me for consideration. To further acquaint you with the specifics of my background I am enclosing my resume. I hope you will consider me for this position. I look forward to meeting with you and discussing my qualifications in more detail. Sincerely, Karen Sanchez EDUCATION May 2000 Karen Sanchez 501 SW 1 Street #506 Miami, Florida, 33130 Home Phone (786) 273-2788 University of Miami, Coral Gables Bachelor of Science in Communication Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Minor in Secondary Education August 2007 Barry University, Miami Shores Masters in Social Work EXPEDIENCE June 2005- Neighbor To Family, Inc., Miami Gardens, Fl. Present Case Management Supervisor -Supervise employees providing child welfare services in child protection, foster care and adoptions. Position entails the following responsibilities: • Evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of Sibling and Professional Foster Caregiver Program based on need and analysis. ■ Analyze data to guide the direction taken to resolve complaints or problems and correct actions and behaviors. • Interview job applicants, select and train staff in operational procedures, Florida Statutes, agency guidelines, sibling care, high fidelity wrap around, trauma perspective, and sexual safety. • Staff support and guidance in communication with other entities in the child welfare system. • Consult daily with employees involving high profile and complex cases. • Supervise and review employee's case files to ensure adherence to procedures, timely completion of work, and compliance with state and federal guideline on a weekly basis. • Assist case managers with client assessments and development of service plans. • Evaluate and analyze staff performance for determination of efficacy and accuracy measures regarding case management services through performance evaluations at six months and annually thereafter. • Prepare monthly statistical data outlining outcome and performance measures. • Participated in grant writing team for the NTF sibling program. • Managed training and development efforts for Florida International University's Case Management student internship project at Neighbor To Family, Miami North office in 2006. January 2007- Masters Program Internship, Neighbor To Family, Inc.- Miami, FL. August 2007 Independent Living Facilitator -Provided independent living services to 103 foster youth ages 13-17, as follows: ■ Developed Independent Living Life Skills Curricula and training. Created an Independent Living referral form and tracking tool to capture timely referral and completion of independent living staffings, and attendance to life skills training for documentation in the dependency file and for submission to the dependency court. ■ Created and provided agency with Independent Living monthly reports which captured foster youths educational, mental health, placement, and plan for post emancipation. August 2005- Masters Program Internship, Victim Services Center -Miami, FL. April 2006 Clinician -Provided trauma counseling and services to children and adults using Traumatic Incident Reduction, a brief person centered, highly structured method for permanently eliminating the negative effects of past traumas. Position entailed the following responsibilities: ■ Conducted one on one trauma resolution. • Facilitated adult educational groups for domestic violence victims. • Facilitated children's educational groups. • Maintained strengths based approach while working with client(s) and families to assist in the retention of dignity and the development of positive intrinsic qualities. August 2002- June 2005 April 2004- June 2004 Citrus Health Network, Inc. -Hialeah, Fl. Family Safety Case Manager -Served as a full case manager for Residential Group Care and Supportive Foster Program within the agency. Case management duties included: • Referral and implementation of behaviorally specific mental health services for foster care clients with special needs, to include assistance with crisis intervention for those with acute and serious mental health diagnosis. ■ Managed a diverse load of cases of varying complexity, use problem -solving skills and customize strategy to determine the most suitable course of action in reference to case plan goals, referrals, and follow-up activity. ■ Provided post -placement supervision after reunification as well as termination of parental rights and/or adoptions proceedings, when reunification is not appropriate. • Created a Permanency Team Form utilized by Citrus Health Network, Inc. to track the progress and set backs attributed to achieving permanency goals. • Participated in monthly client psychiatric medication management appointments. • Coordinated and executed special events in an effort to motivate children in care and increase case manager morale for future planning of similar projects (i.e. gathering funds and seeking volunteers). • Participated in multidisciplinary staff ngs for purposes of monitoring the efficacy of services provided to clients. • Completed incident reports when necessary on a child and/or family. Citrus Health Network, Inc. -Hialeah, Fl. Adoptions Counselor/ Specialist/ Trainer- Provided case management services to Special Needs Adoption Program. • Reviewed background information and offered recommendations for appropriate foster/adoptive home placement for children being served. • Completed an adoptive profile for children available for adoption. • Requested assessments and reports on foster/adoptive families where allegations of neglect or maltreatment of children had occurred. ■ Served as an Adoption mentor/trainer for co-workers transitioning into this area. October 2001- August 2002 WSVN-FOX 7-Miami, FL "Today In Florida," News Writer- Wrote copy for newscasts, researched stories and assisted producers in the production of shows. November 2000- Department of Children and Families -Miami, FL August 2002 Family Service Counselor- Protected children and worked with families who had allegations of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. • Designed and implemented individualized case plans for parents in order to facilitate reunification with their children. • Conducted home visits to ensure child safety. • Served as a liaison for all parties involved in working towards a permanency resolution and/or seeking alternative permanency options, to include adoption, if reunification was not achieved with parents. • Managed cases thoroughly and prepared documents for court presentation. • Provided information, evidence and witness list to child -welfare attorney. January 2000- May 2000 SKILLS Internship, WTVJ-NBC 6-Miami, FL News reporting Internship with focus on interviewing, writing and reporting, as follows:. • Wrote scripts for WB broadcast. ■ Assisted field reporters on beats. • Assisted in newsroom, assignment desk, and answered phones. University of Miami Television- UMTV Channel 24, Coral Gables, Fl. Senior Reporter- Researched stories, interviewed, reported and edited for "NewsVision," a National award -winning weekly live newscast. ■ Fluent in Spanish (including writing skills); • Excellent ability to prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines and manage projects; • Proficient in AP and Avstar News System, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and agency based systems to include HomeSafeNet, FSFN, CJIS, Our Kids System, Miami -Dade County Public School Record System and Adoption Exchange; and • Knowledge of staff development, job analysis, and the ability to develop and present training programs. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, HONORS AND CERTIFICATIONS • Certified Child Protection Professional; • 2006 recipient of the Miami Dade Community Based Care Alliance Award of Excellence; • University of Miami Rex Pompadur Award 1998-1999; • University of Miami's Deans List; ■ Barry University's Dean's List; graduating with a 3.9 GPA; • Completed 54-Hour Supervisory Training at Florida International University; • Completed 12-Hour Quality Case Management Training for Supervisors at Florida International University; and • LCSW registered intern. • Certified on use of the Children's Functional Assessment rating Scale (CFARS) Gabriel J. Paez 650 NE 64th Street Unit G-609 Miami, Florida 33138 Phone 786-443-4733 Email: gip1225 &yahoo.com Summary A highly knowledgeable and dedicated Human Resources Professional with comprehensive human resources experience including benefits administration, employee retention, conflict resolution, labor and employee relations. Proven skills in employment law including complaint investigation to impede legal action. Demonstrates the ability to work in a fast -paced environment while collaborating with senior management to conduct Human Resources strategic planning in order to support and further corporate goals. Experience Gevity HR, Miami, FL 2006 - 2008 HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT Reported to Professional Service Manager; served the function of a Human Resources Business Partner to 90+ clients/1675+ employees. • Proficient user of ORACLE -Human Resources Information System • Subject matter expert in health, life, dental, vision, FSA, and disability insurance plan administration for the region. Ensures compliance with Sec 125, FSA, HSA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA & any other applicable city, county, state & federal benefit laws. • Initiated client review and supported introduction of new products, services or technologies- Oracle based. • Provided the primary client interface with annual benefits enrollment, client payroll and human resources in order to support and foster client retention and company profitability. Responsible for $1.3 million of client retention. • Planned, recommended and executed client renewal program changes while ensuring timely and correct pricing goals. • Evaluated client services needs and organized time and process resources to fulfill HR consulting, payroll and benefits contracts and commitments with existing, and new clients. • Assessed client relationship and resource requirements and recommended actions that ensure balance between client contract specifications and related fees and expenses. • Measured assigned client service reports and recommended changes and actions to ensure contract fulfillment and resolved client related issues and problems. • Executed client training and communication requirements regarding ongoing client relationship needs. • Partnered with Shared Services in order to ensure timely and quality delivery of services and products. Ryder System, Inc., Miami, FL 2005 - 2006 HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE Reported to Senior HR Manager; served as Human Resources Generalist to 700+ corporate employees • Managed employee investigations while recommending corrective actions to senior management. • Facilitated new hire orientation and ensured all new employees received proper and timely orientation. • Resolved employee concerns while providing guidance regarding FMLA/FLSA/ADEA/EEO related issues. • Assisted with the development, implementation and communication of HR policies, programs and procedures. • Administered HR processes, including annual performance evaluations, pay equity analysis and benefit enrollment. • Conducted exit interviews; gathered and maintained database for disseminating HR metrics such as turnover reports. • Contingency Planner for the Ryder Employee Disaster Fund; distributed $185k in grants while supporting Field staff. • Organized associate activity, programs, fairs (i.e., annual employee functions, corporate events, health and wellness fair etc). Gabriel J Paez 2 Hertz Rent-A-Car, Miami, FL 2002 to 2004 SENIOR STATION MANAGER-HR Reported to Employee Relations Manager and assisted in leading and directing the HR department also interpreted policies and procedures to management. • Maintained all personnel records and ensured compliance to federal and state laws. Completed the selection, performance appraisal and termination of employees. • Administered benefit programs and assisted with the researching and resolution of complex benefits situations. • Coordinated and attended job fairs, interviewed and made recommendations in the selection of employees to fill exempt and non-exempt positions and handled separation notices and exit interviews. • Hertz Labor Agreement Bargaining Team member with the Teamsters Union Local 390. Swissport, Miami, FL 1999 to 2002 PASSENGER SERVICE TRAINER Reported to Passenger Service General Manager and ensured compliance with all federal, state & local agencies. • Administered new hire orientation & training. • Task force member —Objective of this task force was to seek better efficiency in all aspects of the company. • Prescreened and interviewed candidates and made recommendations in the selection of employees to fill exempt and non-exempt positions and handled separation notices and exit interviews. Additional Experience American Airlines, New York, NY FLIGHT ATTENDANT Reported to Flight Service Manager. • Ensured all F.A.A. safety compliances where met. • Assigned to domestic and international routes Education • B.A. Human Resources Management St. Thomas University, Miami, FL 1994 Memberships and Community Service • Miami Beach Police -Citizen's Police Academy Executive Board Member • Member in good standing with the Society for Human Resource Management • Member in good standing with the Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management 1992 to 1999 Computer Skills • Conunand of current software for standard business applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • SAP & ORACLE Languages • Bilingual English/Spanish 07/05/2007 16:05 3.0565271S3 RAY GLELL PAGE 004 CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON TUE CITY OF mum coiviminsinx RELATIONS BOARD Mission The mission oldie 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 focal or city .based Community Relations Boards throughout the county; and • assure that resources are in lace to respond to com nu. iity crisis, The City of Miami Community Relations. Board was created by an ordinance of the City Comnnssion.`and it recruits representatives of the various social; racial, religious, linguistic, cultural, economic, and geographic groups comprising the population of .t is .City and include leaders of government, business, .religious and educational institutions, civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders," 27f E/2007 1S: 5 . F 5 5271E8 RAY GL..IE_L PAGE 05 OUA UFICATIONS 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 relation. Members shall have demonstrated skills in diplomacy and the ability to: s foster mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among all economic, social, religions 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, mutuat respect and understanding. 67/315/23B15:05 3056627158 RAY GUELL PAGE, ©S Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name: Employer: Last First Middle h..E . fa .I .D Titieioccupation.` (451- wINE NyEAe-ss ii,s # 41utte".nr 'Zeiciurcels Business Type: av m o.-.�.- 0 rc.. Business Address: Business Telephone: Home Address: S 1) N 4 - cq Nta agi,, Cr* Re a Telephone: (0 L 3 t t b' Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 1.r 'y r PLEASE CHECK A PROPRL4TE L rFOIL fA7IONLISTED BELOW (Optional) (`Male () White Non --Hispanic () Asian. or Pacific Islander {) Female Black Non -Hispanic Q American Indian or Alaskan Native et -Hispanic 0 7 r 05.E 2007 1 b : b5 3056627162 RAY f3UELL PAGE Fi List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held• L ,,•L'S' L 1t "it9. I n S f� Lc b li — f`v,.t_9`il'2k}c`3C EhgZQ�v�cr: Community Interests: �f1 VyC+ JJ�' ilwG` P 4blkeAi l i e-oj e . Additional Information:. Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Telephone 215-- 04,89 tisI c16 i- Z.3 7,/ 05/2807 1E: 05 3056227168 RAY GLELL PAGE O8 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME n. 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? d v, r ` 1., 93 �,cte_ -" .'" . - Larwro4,...r x 411 611 p-g, tiD *D. ?.in' T 7 Qi it a e,NA-k-A ri rs' a Ik� Rio R s Az ,e? A.Ar.,s ' 4-0� ,. ram: r� akr4s E2 � E� two t e4 -Ltss All to ^,15.< . 1'iq S ¢ Wa'a -v0;"3 or- t-L,E 45,f+ro ytmi set; s r "-t M 1' hette12 � e i oe '3E Fr S . 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per .monthto serving on the Community Relations Board? rA rt.6.i gathiLED, So in,..oi -°F-...0 lrr..: rA-v1atS • 3, 'iYhat special skids would you bring to the Community Relations Board? rt5[c A5 Lk 1 mfhr.?, savrtES tt r G. TA(9 Lc.t . [ ,c C z F Alt u'Y me. 40.mw r i i de AUir tf-- ri 'b-b 41Act_tvipv(540,.„04 - l e b ccka r..0) q.$-fv.1 i ttJ v S i ..SS ? t a' A. D t5 b r e c s vE `etc : t — typc.p 't,1:Lii * A i-D r ! l _C !-1,1 i S ! t--rk . ^i r :Se `* . QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2)- L7/05/2007 1 :OF 30566 71SS RAY GUELL. PAGE 03 4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? t` 1\ €.pkt. {s ~trs 66 rv+tr.i 4. of en1 �i.. �, .-%A.Siwn.s, 100-CO}e. « c� rc�p, ce,ia- r5. AiI skl..;s i flc :cvr, ` Av1r. `�GCI`eyr[ `�111.41.— -e � n f Gba.+w+..Kcr.� & `�'p�Jj �S r#�.� u.,.-�crs! .�;+�� oLit- 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City. of Miami`: fee_ ek At+,kk— rcde rtn, c.01w C7C A C:. t Nte.D .310'144'it 041kgL. ckt1,1tx ��aC i�.; �n31' s t1 A S AS. Nt 01$ w1e. wrt-ia Th5 i�,rive �0c' x. C.in' J 'JD At,PM.' kik rc ug i , ,a_ r P.,� C 2 LG ce. $Hy3T F�f �� r ' 7►�f (i �t�' l0.tri e\r0' ':lease attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form.