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Home My WebLink AboutNominationsFiciach Park The individuals below are being considered to fill the vacancy onthe 'Board `of l rustees"of"the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust. The vacancy was created with the resignation of Life Trustee Eugenia B. Thomas. The relevant section of the Trust's Bylaws related to qualifications of Trustees is attached. ************************************* Section 3.4. Qualifications of Trust Members. No Trustee shall be an officer of, or shall hold any elective office in the City of Miami, Florida. Should any member of the Trust qualify as a candidate for elective political office, such qualification shall be deemed a tender of resignation from the Trust. Unless the City Commission by four -fifths vote of its membership waives the requirement that Trust members either reside in the City, own real property in the City or maintain a business or work in the City, any member of the Trust who ceases to be a resident of the City and/or ceases to work, own real property or maintain a business in the City during the term of his or her office shall immediately advise the City Clerk. Whenever a Trust member ceases to be in compliance with said membership eligibility requirements the Trust member shall be automatically removed from the Trust. All members of the Trust shall be individuals of outstanding reputation for integrity, responsibility and commitment to serving the community, have a demonstrated interest in the future of the Park and in the implementation of the vision of the Public Planning Charrette and shall either reside, work, own real property or own a business in the City of Miami. Appointed members are expected to participate actively in the functioning of the Trust. ******************************************** Please rank the prospective candidates on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being most desirable and 1 being least. The top highest rated 2 individuals will be invited to interview with the Trust before a final candidate is ch'►sen. e see the attached list of criteria to consider when ranking the candidates. / CANDIDATE'S NAME LIVES IN CITY WORKS IN CITY OWNS PROPERTY IN CITY RANK 1 2 3 4 5 PaVlcia Braynon no yes Harold Braynon no Ke ey Dorsett yes yes A ria Harrison -Wiley yes D ane James no yes ruce Matheson r. Donald Spivey Nominating Committee of the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust May 9, 2008 At the first meeting of the nominating committee, we came up with a list of criteria for the potential candidate. There is no official criteria in place; this was just a list of traits we feel the candidate should possess corisidenng where the Trusfis and wliai our responsibility wii1be as we'move forward_`"There are specific requirements in the ordinance though related to residency, term of office and holding alternate office etc. The prospective Trustee should: Be relatively young, energetic and someone that can be entrusted with the legacy of Virginia Key Beach Park. This is not an attempt to set age restrictions, but instead to bring in younger participants, and not just on the board, but involved in other aspects of the Trusts operations. Likewise, a new generation needs to be educated about the history, value and place that the site occupies in the community, and become committed to maximizing its importance and value to South Florida Possess fundraising experience. As the museum gets built, the Trust's role will transition into one that will be primarily focused on identifying and generating support for the museum, the park and all of their operations. Foremost will be establishing an endowment. Understand, know and respect the story of the beach/park including an awareness of the dangers of corporate support and a respect for the work that has gone ahead. Embrace greater youth involvement while maintaining the historical and cultural integrity of the Beach/Park Has a connection with the community to be better able to generate support Understand that this is a Historic Preservation Project and value it. Be willing and able to work with others ESTABLISHING ORDINANCE a. Membership eligibility requirements. (1) Each member of the trust shall reside, work, own real property or maintain a business in the city and shall be an individual of outstanding reputation for integrity, responsibility and commitment to serving the community and have a demonstrated interest in the future of the park and in implementing the vision of the Trust and of the Public Planning Charrette. Appointed members are expected to participate actively in the functioning of the trust. the chairperson of the trust shall have the power to appoint all members serving on the various committees which the trust shall establish from time to time. (2) Unless the city commission by four -fifths vote of its membership waives the requirement that trust members either reside in the city, own real property in thecity or maintain a business in the city, any member of the trust who ceases to be a resident of the city and/or ceases to work, own real property or maintain a business in the city during the term of his or her office shall immediately advise the city clerk. The city clerk shall inform the city commission and the trust whenever a trust member has ceased to be in compliance with said membership eligibility requirements and the trust member shall be automatically removed from the trust. The city clerk shall then inform the city commission in writing that the position has been declared vacant. Upon being advised by the city clerk of such circumstances, an appointment to fill the vacancy shall be made in accordance with subparagraph (b) hereinabove. (3) No member of the trust shall become a candidate for elective political office during his or her term. Should any member of the trust qualify as a candidate for elective political office, such qualification shall be deemed a tender of resignation from the trust. (4) No employee of Miami -Dade County, Florida, or any municipality therein other than city employees, shall serve on or be appointed to the trust. ckire_A_ye_4e- C_. mek-Tri t62-15erc_M c FQ 1 lJ et.S okPAW `Ti dA` - iq 0 4-1 . k oath` 5? Ltc-- Sv t ca.-s bfW ccxs,sTL/ crsc_w 6( bfry " 17,1) .11,t l4-k rotitS ci .s c,c" rz s 's Pti3 L L. c. heei)S PL)& Lc_ K AD' - ILAti.i°;i. ON-WiLEY SI:N-;CIA Y :\ .nlf: r.r , j. •t ri:`• ,rN !t'anti }; ll." _i,lr. ; i:011111111;lietll'OF an pr:'lassir,„tt;i : \•c,L..I k; un t I iLiik .. . 1'� . r >ul t... i;,:,t; . _ ...: tLor..., SKILLS \ l'C `S O ` S . S ell MS OFFICE, n : t:; n r . .i., WORD_ ";{C' -LOTUS l rr,(i;a;1�T; p( 1 " 1�' S .. � ; 1 ....,.. L I , ... 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Stuninanun. i.M,A.NACiL, Does Open, Ulitlo01 . 1-1ieSil.e E.XPERTEN CE GRE.ENBERG TRAL'RIG P.A., Miami, FL 2 /2005-Presenr Paralegal • Provide both support and research to team of attorneys specializing in various =as of li4..iiiun. ilIoluding eti ;Ic, meta. real estate. commercial, securities, insurance. and bank fraud. from inception of ease through end al trial • Provide control and management of all documents pertinent to cases • Draft, edit and finalize pleadings and discovery a Serve as point of contact with clients and non-party participants in (natters • Plan, ot'=?ani'i.e and coordinate activities. including supervising and providing IT support durin2, hearings. trials and mediation:; se that such stressful times will run as smoothly as possible • Organize and archive tlocunlents into control system at close of mediations and final hearings: provide Bill ofCosts at close of ease, as needed. FISHER Sz PHILLiPS LLP, Atlanta, C A 1.9/2002 — 212005 Paralegal • Provided litigation support and research to a team of attorneys in a large law firm specializing 111 employment/labor law Provided document control and management for enniples litigation • Dratted, edited and finalized pleadings/discovery • Created presentations and training materials which ei anced and p:'unioted standard employment. priialices for Im;l for client corporations and ' _:r business development ent a Served as initial point of contact and provided concierge services to upper level management in elieaf corporations • Created a system for organization and storage of large documents which simplified and elin nated the search for lost documents • Selected member of a team which introduced and initiated the °ii\ltlliaae" database management system used as p1'ii!Yti'w source thr document control throuv.hout the t irnl's 1.5 offices nationwide A L:TERNATI\'E RESOURCES CORP., Atlanta, GA 1999 — 1012002 Executive Assistant ! Sales Coordinator - IBM Team / SE Region (ARC reorganized its company structure and eliminated the Executive Assistant Position • Provided primary administrative support and coordinated stiles activities for the Vice President and National Product Managers (VIRIZON,.il.lvi Dedicated Team. and SE Regional Sales teams) • initial point of contact between the Area Vice President, Sales.Dircctors. Solutions Design Consultants. Area Client Stalling Managers and Recruiting • Prepared, analyzed and distributed budgets, sales forecasts, quotas and financials • Organized and maintained client contact databases.as \veil as provided initial verbal and written communications for sales presentations and business prospects • As manager of Atlanta market office and regional coordinator for; ll S1/ Regionai field oftices, maintained policies and practices of the Corporation; hired, trained and supervised adnlinistmative stritf, developed and maintained relationships with 3'1 party vendors; and maintained and provided general repairs of computer system, telephone system and various office. machines • Coordinated, doe\nsized and relocated all market offices within the Southern .Region (currently expanded to the Eastern Region) for which 1 was nominated and received the STARAWARD as an ARC results driven employee for the Second Quarter, 2000 ANALYSTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (AIC), Atlanta, GA 1998 - 1999 Recruiter (AIC du\vnsized and reorganized its company structure, and eliminated the .Recruiter position in Atlanta) e Searched and tilled IT contract and permanent placement openings for major clients which included Fortune 500 Companies e Worked \yitil senior management to identify hiring needs in the 1"1' industry through the. use oldie Internet. cold calling_ ncnvorking. ,}' ��: ;.I •r't � -ii c'Y I- ,ii , ld�e ,,' - ;!,ilhlr,p`,?i_ •'�' ,., ,... .l ...�Ii:n 'E. _�.� ., .. ,. _._u, ('. orde,- ._ a . 1 r"'1:1.`.,:!I:.. appil:4li+ .:(+•::. _ !Ili" .o ,� , .,,1 > :�ik!; 4.1t�..1 .. . tint ..J.,, ,.tti;n,... 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Interim Branch Mating_1' • l{e ponslble for day -to day functions and elm Ilenaes of operating 1% branch office d!_liln0 search for a permanent :Branch 'lanooer • Responsible for overseeing and signing of on all proposals and contracts between the Brandt and Clients • .Managed all recruiters and Sales managers. with emphasis on nl2lntallullt and improving consultant and client numbers • individually developed 6 new accounts during transition period • Increased consultant numbers by 25%. Office Manager/Payroll Administrator • Resprinsible for the day-to-day functions and challenges of operating 1T branch ollice • Recommended and piloted program for electronically reporting time sheets /ILI lling .ter Technical Colistthants,which itnproved ie ord keping and payroll reporting procedures for the Company • Mia itaincd policies and practices of the Corporation; ed, trained and supervised administrative staff; developed and rnaiiltaired ., � hit , ::ai^,e sl r relaf.i 02hips w'iih 3`1 party v'endors;, and maintained and provided general repairs of computer system, telephone systeln and various office machines Provided consiructiv t'i,r administrative team (IIleltldiink training sessions r,,,r nL!!ninislratois to provide bette ous'.o!oor`elienl support irr + F61..d of contact) . e i\d?1'nn1E't'ol'ed hell payroll o ylert. for stair throughout the So!!illesst United Stales Served as 1finian Rear,,.,.._.: manager and Inlormation Spec.aiisf for Atlanta broach • ' 1 i) and hiiernot soil reeS gale eaiii lily tea if} nla wit requirements n?r li+i? ';'1Y?[: rtililltii2, ii i,,^•u:: Ill;tied inior:'tl.'•ly;s• with i candidates regarding potential employment opportunities. • Voted by peers to TSG P-esidrnr's Club 17rrel Quarter, .1997. MA.RRIOT T, iN C., Atlanta, CA City DeskfTeam Lender Reservations/Sales Representative (A/t/lotig>li [began employment on a.f ill -tinge basis, rnl' /n.st three years of 1'; piolsul!I/ Iccr'c part-time) • Trained and supervised associates in corporate travel management skills and automated rate searches • Customized groups, and business hotel travel incentives • Provided supervisory administrative functions as needed. Reservations and Sales Representative • Ranked ill top IC) for Marriott Sales Reps within First 7 months of employment • Planned and provided comprehensive travel services to individuals, groups and corporate accounts • Developed and implemented customized travel services to improve customer rapport • Utilized cross -selling techniques to provide customized travel objectives ofeustornersielionts • 'Utilized telemarketing skills to achieve company's sales objectives gild goals 1995 — 1999 FREE-LANCE PARALEGAL, Miami, FL 1986-1995 • Managed and operated ants ll business providing expert assistance to attorneys in tlic areas of complex defense litigation, personal injury, bankruptcy. probate. corporate, real estate and conuncrcial 1a'•': 9 Aoal'essively sought and secured clients as needed to achieve objectives ;and goals of the business and negotiated rates i lracconil;lis':;il10 such services and Inr:-.11:::!..i,.,i1:0 1_.:::0.: ,-cu,ii,:•:.;: Swntro:r. I '..:' -:'.,. 5...,,,-' RT11. !Mi,:tnii.17;., 1.d.c.r:::11):-,1!..„‘ibtl. (1'.2 "vii:.q..-.)1\ iqs i il VIdilit;ily 2.n:711'1J:di,: (•'..::11,.....::-.iz...tir.riorc: 1-3:1::hQlot.,;-,r.c% rts iL, Filgitsli: njt,r,.:(.; .:).-vm:i:::,:l Dttt,:cp.i'per ‘...1.-1-i.. VKBPT NOMINATING COMMITTEE Questions for Prospective Candidates August 28, 2008 Committee: Enid Pinkney, gene Tinnie & Mark Walters What do you think the goals of the project should be? QV 1 S ( YAA" P Q '44— used? Are you willing to use your resources and give leadership to help raise funds for the Beach? SOME_ .. �,p (.o.,o • What would you suggest to get,more of the community involved in preserving, and helping in the developm'ent of the beach? 'unv�Unti UnUnv!?vnUllUn�ciUc�vn�n0nu um 0 Walters: Tell what you know about Virginia Key Beach Park and the efforts underway there. Are`there any aspects of our charge/mission that youdisagree WithOr-would-change?. ' Are you affiliated with any other board, organization, group or entity that you anticipate would posea conflict if you were to become a Trustee of the VKBPT? ly11i /eel GorgbsyeoTS• rov ihvi;o.J - Nt