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Home My WebLink AboutCRB ResumesCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Priscilla Thompson, City Clerk DATE: March 23, 2010 FILE: Chante Sweet Community Relations Coordinator Priscilla, SUBJECT: Request to Declare Vacancy and Nominations to Commissioners REFERENCES: As per your instructions, I have revised our memo requesting a declaration of vacancies with the necessary corrections. We would like to declare vacancies for the following seats on the Community Relations Board: Name Anthony Jennings Marlene Sanchez Teresa Zorrilla Clark Dr. Juana Amada Vargas Haydee Wheeler Reason - Consecutive absences exceed the allowed amount - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office - Consecutive absences exceed the allowed amount - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office - Consecutive absences exceed the allowed amount - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office Lyse Cuellar -Vidal Continued.... - Nominating Commissioner no longer in office - Number of calendar year absences exceeds the allowed amount Barbara Bisno - Term expired Additionally, attached, please find the list of recommendations made by the Nominating Committee of the Community Relations Board to be submitted to the respective commissioner for consideration of vacancies and appointments. District 1 Requesting reappointment of Dr. Amada Vargas District 2 Cameron Sisser (Resume attached pdf file) District 3 Antonio Villasuso (Resume attached pdf file) District 4 Requesting reappointment of Lyse Cuellar -Vidal District 5 Samuel Latimore (Resume attached pdf file) Submitted by: Date: J5-\, �I awl 20I o 03/08/2010 21:42 8504875525 SENATOR GELBER PAGE 02/07 2003 — 2004 AFFILIATIONS CAHI:RON EHREN SISSER 2000 South Bayshore Drive, #72 Miami, Florida 33133 RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS Email: csisserinc@aol.com Cellular: 305-479-7338 PROI'ILE CAPABILITIES EDUCATION O Extremely qualified professional with excellent potential for career in Public Administration, Community Relations and Fundraising, and valuable experience working with high-level executives and elected officials from non-profit organizations and private entities to local, state and federal governments, Coordinating logistics for fundraising events, charitable activities, • community outreach projects, meetings•and conferences ... allocating human and physical resources required. to insure successful completion of programs, projects and tasks within time and budg- etary constraints ... researching, tracking and writing legislation, press releases, newsletters, policy briefs, position statements and pitch letters ... expertise in political systems and the legislative process ... administrative troubleshooting and problem solving ... Candidate for M„S, Degree in Public Administration Florida International University, Miami, Florida B.A. Degree in Political Science, 2005 The George Washington University, Washington, DC Le.adership_. Training Programs: Leadership Miami (Greater Miami Chamber of .Commerce); Leadership Development Institute (Greater Miami Jewish. Federation) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009 Senator Dan Gelber, Miami Beach, Florida., Legislative Assistant • 2007 2009' Senator Gwen Margolis, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida ,legislative Assistant O Worked with constituents and community leaders to imple- ment outreach program for Florida Senate. District 35. O Helped Senator pass bills relating to the Elderly and Disabled, Adult Abuse, HIV/AIDS Education Programs, Real Property and Mortgage Fraud, and Psychology Licensure. 2005 — 2007 c R. Sisser Inc. (Governmental Relations Firm), Miami, Florida Business Development / Governmental Affairs Assistant O Planned and coordinated event that raised over $40,000 for the Friends of Drug Court, among many others. O Helped procure Care Access Health Plan RFP process at FIU, Miami -Dade College and Miami -Dade County Public Schools. Office of Senator Joseph Lieberman, Washington, DC Legislative Aide / Intent Volunteer, Board MMlgrrber and Committee Leader with: Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; Greater Miami Jewish Federation; Miami -Dade United Way; Connect Florida; .Business Buddies; Beacon Council , .. COMPUTER SKILLS MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Adobe Photoshop ... 03/08/2010 21:42 8504875525 SENATOR GELBER PAGE 03/07 NAME C_ifi0J ;s;tt CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON TEE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Mission The mission of the Community Relations }Board is to: • work proactively to identify andrelieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise; • identify and contain, as quickly as possible, community tensi.ons; -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 Ia.ce 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, Iinguistic, cultural, economic, and geographic groups comprising the populationof this City and include leaders of government, business, religious and educational_ institutions, civic and organizations and. other appropriate community leaders" 03/08/2010 21:42 8504875525 SENATOR GELBER PAGE 04/07 Name: SCR Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Coxnxuunity Relations Board Biographical Profile Cr or Last First Employer: SLNW,Tr2.. DAN t r tn- Title/Occupation: LP51S(tr-1,o i'io)-C Business Type: oa,,OJ', 56-N Business Address: Middle f 91D cf,„D ��. 3rtn (toty, &tad 33q Business Telephone: L O Home Address: d-o\>'Y72 44/Arm F t,, 3313� ;v_ - zgT-g763 Home Telephone: Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 0 7(5 PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE. VFORM4TIONLISTED :BELOW (Optional) ( Male White Non -Hispanic () Asian or Pacific Islander () Female ( ) Black Non -Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native () Hispanic 03/00/2010 21:42 0504875525 SENATOR GELBER PAGE 05/07 List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: L4,AberSL,p 6I1AvAt 611egki'u MIG,M► C ,m, .rComner Lc. tirgvti444,.2ab6) 6) Ml4't �'�rv1/4rKL ' � _ ap, 0 PI) Cy fAllt/ /l lAu, Gw451- iX L''I1 ajwvek, fLAttp. Menfl (awn ertAci k) 6?,$)0 60(eA Wig _6904 Priwirt ) Community Interests: AA nlvv\ktic(111 AAA w(rur,, VAJct 71, . ��, Wilk IN? 61 W !lei ! ._�.11�►-.._. ° � c• Inunkftei Additional information: Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Telephone 03/08/2010 21:42 8504875525 SENATOR GELBER PAGE 06/07 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME l 4M6bA 5115V Z. Why would you like to serve on �t-he Community Relations Board? rrTre'�� P"A 4A .a R. rL r d� SCf�ra d 2As avf inrvril-,,.�� y �� rrr 4-111.1 0 4 goAI t to ran "Li: /4/ /leA-._5«eaR IN\4J041t, 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 Comminity Relations Board? Do it i L m)s Marc t 1,5 wktm.'\ ,n+a i 0A117 %re,•. hours per month to serving on the 1(� bw r3 c elA /A t.ar 3. What special skills would you bring bring to the Coxt tunny Relations Board? N4�r, n i9rM IN of 14 - (4) �I U'f t �R . enm, G�ct (lt t�.�ti a �+.c! %111,4 MS h r,,1.1 nrw t 1 cL j� ^ �n �^c� '� n M _AAA ad 60 4r11 rvti (iv i P NM Mom► �N �r� M QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) 03/00/2010 21:42 8504075525 SENATOR GELBER PAGE 07/07 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of 1Vxiari? heht.tt 3 .cgtC€ spot G ltic 6thi,s 4'reo CCj\ocnk1 A -A y,..1,411 n. And. M 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? Yes r ►1- w\I1 lvkt. Lock. T hliff)..�v DvULOr h w tverviN i.,N wy JW M'vh tnv►fi+1 wt wde 5 4hti Vtr ra 11 Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. . Antonio rVdictsuso 590 SW 10tri Street 'Unit # 4 iznu, T'Cor7t& 33130 .1Come (305) 285-3007 Celt. (305) 491-4111 .. Odjective: To join an organization where I can apply my proven social services skills, managerial, organizational and administrative skills and help the organization to reach its short and long term goals. Trofessionaf etience iMiarni (Rescue Jilission Inc. From Way 2009 to Present • r tiami Centers (Director r' > Responsible to provide the necessary spiritual leadership, planning, organizational objectives; supervision, training, staffing, management, and facility upkeep of the various Miami Campus Centers, which provide direct services to men, women, and children. > Responsible of the supervision and administration of the Community Activity Center. > Responsible of the supervision and administration of the Miami Adult Centers, including the Center for Men, Food Services, Center for Women and Children, and Education and Career Center. > .. Oversees the care and treatment of all assigned residents and ensures that each individual is treated with courtesy, respect, , and dignity. • Interacts with the community, seeking to expand services at the Centers including the areas of health and other special classes or events. ➢ The Director of Men'Centers has to engage outside organizations, agencies, churches, etc. to increase revenue, gift -in -kind, and other professional services, SYliairti, &escue I1ission Inc. Prom June 2008 to 9'lay 2009 Assistant (Director > The Assistant Director for Miami Centers assist the Director of the Miami Centers providing the necessary planning, organization, direction, supervision, and recording of the recovery, training and re-entry goals of the Miami Rescue Mission, Center for Men. • Provide oversight and development for the Center for Men together with the Director, specifically the Regeneration Program and Emergency/Transitional Housing, > Oversees the care and treatment of all assigned residents. > Oversees intake!Outreach caseworker staff to include record keeping and resident services. • Assist in the development and implement of Bible Studies. ➢ :Represents the Mission at conferences, meeting and churches as needed. 9Kiami Rescue Mission Inc. From Octo6er 1999 to June 2008 Coordinator of .Cispanic (Program > Interview individuals that are being considered for residency and assist residents to set goals fortransitloning back as new . members of society. ➢ Supervises Hispanic Division and facilitate support groups. > Coordinate and recruit Hispanic volunteers to assist in the Hispanic division. > . Head translator from English to Spanish. Rewrite and translate materials for Spanish speaking residents. > Coordinate daily Inspection of the residential housing and administration building. • > . Assist in obtaining appointments for residents needing medical care. Also, facilitate drug testing, > • Planning, developing and organizing fundraising events to increase the organization's funds to keep the programs running. Public speaking in various communities on drug and alcohol abuse.. .. Senior Case Manager > Supervises the caseworkers in the Center for Men > 'Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and supervision in the.Case Workers department Assists each client in removing barriers to independent living and develop.treatment plans for clients. .> Responsible for tracking and recording progress of assigned clients, • 1 fivmdomYtbnu T-rnm Yetnuaiy 1999 to J-ttnu.199 Cou,tuefor � Coordinate the daily activities in a residential rehabilitation center for substance abuse, � Ensure that all conflict inthe center have the proper Solution. � Provide daily workshop toall residents ufthe center. > Develop a weekly counseling session with residents. Item I—Iroce ssing Etoin Xbvem6er 199m 1997 ChocCotrocessing � >;, ;RdceiWngcanco||ed checks from financial institutions for proper handling. �1 Sorted, documented and processed checks accordingly. U9nm ganuary1995 toJ113vnnJor2996 Oar (Porte/ > Monitoring the d|sbumumnrtand returning ofall veNdox. � Advlshngthe owner's ofthe vehicles when they will bureleased tothem. Answering all inqu|hp ' person o[bytelephone. --_----- Barry University 20OB Case Management Carttificate West Virginia Technical School 19854988 LaSalle High School 1984 Languages. Fluently |nEnglish and Spanish ~'---'v'--'--- CooaLVaDoaCenter: Head Group Facilitator ufSupport Group for various life controlling issues, Oct bber2004 ` October &42U04 Available upon request ProdomationUf,0iam1 Casablanca Center Award mto*io —' --_ ° 2 Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name: Villasuso Antonio Last First Middle Employer: Miami Rescue Mission Title/Occupation: Miami Center Programs Director Business Type: Non -Profit Social Services Business Address: 2159 NW 1ST Court Business Telephone: 305 571-2232 Home Address: 590 SW 10 ST Unit #4 Home Telephone: 305-285-3007 Length of Residence in the City of Miami: 43 Years PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) () Male )white Non -Hispanic ()Asian or Pacific Islander ()Female ) Black Non -Hispanic )American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: My job is: Miami Center Programs Director of the Miami Campus for the Miami Rescue Mission (Overseeing the Center for Men, Center for Women and Children, Community Activity Center (for Youth at Risk Programs) Education and Food Departments, Health Clinic. f have been on staff at the Miami Rescue Mission for nearly 11 years. Associate Pastor of New Life Family Church (Under the leadership of Pastor Eddie Rivero) on staff for 8 years. Community Interests: attend all meetings for the Homeless Coalition of Miami, Making sure that all Immigrants get treated with respect and dignity, Greater Miami Ministers Association Member. Additional Information: Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Rev. Ron Brummitt (President MRM) Marilyn Brummitt Telephone 305-389-3636 941-223-0529 Eddie Rivero 305-297-3859 QUESTIONNAIRE + STIONNACRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORIV1INATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF NIIAIVII COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME Vl lasuso Antonio 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? 1 would like to serve on the Community Relations Board because ! believe it is working proactively in the community with other professional leaders to help develop bridges ofunderstanding and communication. 1 work everyday with the disenfranchised and see the hurt and despair. I believe as community leaders working togetherwe can make a difference in the lives of those broken and help rebuild pathways to assist them to climb back into being productive in society. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? Yes, I believe that I can give 10 hours of my time to serve on this board. 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? As the Miami Center Programs Director of the Miami Rescue Mission I serve in a very diverse community. Sometimes tensions between our residents various cultural differences allows me to be a mediator in helping resolving issues of learning to live together In a small space. Also I have lived in the city for nearly 43 years which is most efmy Mc liaeo fwbend wlheaead'4e torMaaa h WhWrenu ay. Gan2dp cp yr.laom herb hlwaa4s'1u mmyhtelcaU sd emmfunleca, tines !ham lrnmed'FUWIeetr berr aoetooat &Wesel.. elpavrel underWar;3 g. QTTESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? That if accepted to be part of this board you are there to assist and to hopefully be part of this wonderful cities changes. I think that we are just to be of assistance to those that are already leading and to be a bridge between the city and the diverse community that serve. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? I believe that this certainly can be achieved due to the FACT that when you have a strong core of leaders working together not only can it be positive, but it can be the change that this city needs. Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form.