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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResumes 9-10-09CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM : Priscilla Thompson City Clerk Ada Rojas Office of Community Relations Coordinator DATE : SUBJECT : REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: July 17, 2009 FILE Community Relations Board Nominees Resumes Please find attached a list of names recommended to. Commissioner Joe Sanchez 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. (2 7, . i . 1, . .. . 1: 1 r -c. 7 ; :c.c._ . . . .c.- .7: ___,c., rn . i CITY OF MIAMI — CRB NOMINATING COMMITTEE (September 2009) RECOMMENDATION TO THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT APPLICANT OPTION 1 APPLICANT OPTION 2 APPLICANT OPTION 3 Commissioner Joe Sanchez District 3 Teresa Zorrilla-Clark Jose Rodriguez Jaime Franco. Sandor Lenner *re -appointment for excessive absences Marlene Casar-Sanchez Marlene Casar-Sanchez Jose Javier Rodriguez jose@post.harvard.edu Florida Legal Services, Inc. Miami Advocacy Office 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 102 Miami, FL 33137 EDUCATION 1683 S.W. 17rh Street Miami, FL 33145 HARVARD LAW SCHOOL, J.D. 2006, cum laude Experience:Harvard Legal Aid Bureau (HLAB), Cambridge, MA, student attorney, 2004-2006 Teaching Fellow for Prof. Lani Guinier, Harvard Law School Course entitled "Responsibilities of Public Lawyers," 2004-05 Centro Presente - worker center, Cambridge, MA, volunteer, 2005-06 Journals: Harvard Latino Law Review, Submissions Editor 2004-05, Advisor to Board 2005-06 Harvard Civil Rights —Civil Liberties Law Review, Editor 2004-05 Publication: "(Re 'the Mariel Cubans Case') Fragile Protection for Inadmissible Immigrants from Indefinite Detention," 40 Harvard Civil Rights —Civil Liberties Law Review 505 (Summer 2005) BROWN UNIVERSITY, B. A. in International Relations (Political Economy/Economic Development), 2000 Honors: magna cum laude PEKING UNIVERSITY, Beijing, People's Republic of China Fall & Winter 1998/99 Initiated Brown University's exchange program as inaugural student, studying Mandarin Chinese. EMPLOYMENT FLORIDA LEGAL SERVICES INC. — MIAMI ADVOCACY OFFICE, Miami, FL Attorney at Law and co-founder of Community Justice Project 2006 — present Co-founder of poverty law project partnering closely with community -based organizations in Greater Miami, from Liberty City to Overtown to Little Havana to Allapattah to Homestead; Represent individuals & groups of low-income workers, tenants, and victims of civil rights violations; and Counsel grassroots community organization on a variety of organizational, policy and legislative matters. FLA. INT'L UNIV. COLLEGE OF LAW — CARLOS A. COSTA IMMIGRATION & HUMAN RIGHTS CLINIC, Miami, FL Adjunct Clinical Professor of Law 2008 — present Co -teach seminar on human rights advocacy and supervise law students on local wage and hour cases as well as on international human rights projects (i.e. related to Mexico, Haiti, Colombia, etc.). MINISTRY OF LABOR, GOVERNMENT OF SENEGAL, Dakar, Senegal, 2002-2003 As consultant to Director of Employment Section on appointment by Peace Crrps, developed business education program directed at small business. Served as liaison between Employment Section and partner organizations. PEACE CORPS / SENEGAL, Bakel, Senegal, 2000-2002 Trained small business owners & associations in business skills such as accounting and marketing. Worked with community associations to enhance information technology capacity. Taught business classes and seminars. 1 Rodriguez (July 2009) I PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Boards: Centro de Orientaci6n del Inmigrante, Miami, FL, Board Chair, 2009 — present Miami Writers' Association, Miami, FL, Board Member, 2007-09 Conferences: Presenter, Homeowner Associations and Community Organizing in Mobile Home Parks, Statewide Housing Training, March 2009, Tampa, FL Presenter, Low Wage Worker Rights, Statewide Meeting of IOTA Grantees, October 2008, Tampa, FL Panelist, Examining the Client and the Cause, American University College of Law International Human Rights Law Clinic, Washington, DC, April 9, 2008 Panelist, New Models of Employment Practice, Skadden Fellowship Symposium New York, NY, April 4, 2008 Panelist, National Hearing on Law Enforcement in the [Post -Katrina] Reconstruction, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 27, 2007 Panelist, Wage Theft Workshop, Florida Immigrant Congress & Legal Training, Orlando, FL, Sept. 21, 2007 Panelist, Highlighting Our Commitment to Community, Harvard Law School Latino Law and Policy Conference, Cambridge, MA, April 19, 2007 Panelist, Workplace Justice, Florida Immigrant Congress & Legal Training, Tampa, FL, Sept. 29, 2006 LANGUAGE SKILLS 'Spanish: French: Haitian Creole: Mandarin Chinese: Soninke (W. Africa): Wolof (W. Africa): OTHER INTERESTS native fluent proficient formerly proficient formerly proficient formerly proficient Christian contemplative and Buddhist meditation, martial arts, poetry. J Rodriguez (July 2009) 2 NAME Jose Javier Rodriguez 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 • Assure that resources are in place 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 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 • Enlist the support of 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: _ Rodriguez Jose Javier Last First Middle Employer: _Florida Legal Services, Inc. (also Florida Int'l Univ. College of Law) Title/Occupation: _FLS: attorney (FIU: adjunct clinical professor of law) Business Type: non-profit law firm Business Address: _3000 Biscayne Blvd., Suite #102, Miami, FL 33137 Business Telephone: (305) 573-0092 x203 Home Address: 1683 S.W. 17th Street, Miami, FL 33145 Home Telephone: _none, cell is (786) 245-1992 E-mail Address: _jose@post.harvard.edu Length of Residence in the City of Miami: _2 Y2 years PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) (X) Hispanic List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: I am currently on the board of Centro de Orientacion del Inmigrante in Little Havana, and until recently I was on the board of the Miami Writers' Association. I also anticipate being active in the neighborhood civic association in my area, the Shenandoah Neighborhood Homeowners Association. As an attorney who .works closely with community -based organizations, I have close working relationships with the Mobile Homes Council (across Miami -Dade County), Vecinos Unidos (Little Havana), WeCount (Homestead), and the Florida Immigrant Coalition (local members of statewide network). Community Interests: In addition to my work with community groups, I am interested in the arts, particularly poetry and the spoken word. I also practice Buddhism and, with roots in 'Christianity, I have recently begun exploring the connections between the two. Inspired by my mother's involvement in fostering interfaith dialogue between Christians and Muslims, I have begun to explore a possible role for myself in interfaith dialogue. Additional Information: Interestingly, I recently have had to acknowledge dual roles in my professional and personal life. As one who works with many tenants' rights groups I have participated in drafting a model lease that is friendly to renters and maximally protects their rights. However, now that I own property I have also recently become a landlord. Being a landlord and sharing with colleagues and friends who own property and have tenants, I have had to confront the challenges and worries of being on the other side of the model lease that I myself have helped to craft. Being a "high -road" landlord has not been easy, and though it has not tempered my advocacy of tenants' rights it has helped me to understand more fully the challenges that landlords also face. Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Telephone Number Joanne Harvest Koren Immediate Past Chair, Miami -Dade County Community Relations Board (305) 284-2281 Sophie Brion Women's Advocacy Project Director Women's Fund of Miami -Dade (305) 441-0506, 1 would be happy to provide as many other references as needed upon request. QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME Jose Javier Rodriguez 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? My interest in serving on the CRB is a natural outgrowth of my commitment to community. Serving my city in this capacity would give me a chance to leverage my relationships in the community and apply my skills more directly to the task of helping us all to find common ground and hopefully, greater community. I also stand to learn and gain from such an appointment. As I have told the Board, on the occasions I have been able to attend their meetings, I have been impressed with the spirit of openness with which the work is approached as well as the CRB's emphasis on proactive solutions which I think is a model for other institutions I work in. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? As someone who manages many professional and personal commitments in the community, I am vigilant about committing only to that to which I can give my full attention. I am `freeing up' some of my other commitments so that by August 2009 I would absolutely have 10 hours or more per month to dedicate to the work of the CRB. 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? I would bring a variety skills to the CRB. However I think that a person's outlook and approach to opportunities and problems is often just as important, or more, than the particular skills upon which they can draw. If I served on the CRB I would strive, as I often challenge myself to do, to approach the needs of others with a combination of patience, humility and firmness. I find that many apparently intractable situations can be surmounted by trully listening to a person's or a group's true concerns and fears which are often obscured by what shows on the surface. Where tensions run deeper„ particularly those steeped in personal or group history, I am not afraid to challenge people to make sacrifices and hard choices in favor of long-term relationships over short-term gains. 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? Again, what inspires me most about the present work of the CRB and the possibilities it offers is the proactive spirit of the institution. It is true that the institution exists as a space for grievances to be brought, and to foster listening and understanding so that long-term solutions can be found. For example in many situations involving violence or disputes over property, involving law enforcement as our community's first (or only) response is never preferable. Without the CRB there would often be no other response. However, the CRB's mission is much greater than simply a space to air tensions. It proactively builds relationships between groups and individuals that would normally not reach out to one another, and does so particularly at times where there is no identifiable conflict. Such proactive work creates relationships that reduce the possibility for conflict in the first place and create mechanisms for dealing with those inevitable tensions that will arise. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? I believe that, for the most part, constructive inter -group relations are the norm and not the exception in our city. Though our city is much divided, geographically, linguistically, culturally and socio- economically, it is more often than not that we are brought together by faith, common concerns about neighborhoods and children, or work. Such optimism is not naive. It is a faith in the general goodness of people that allows us, in a world of limited resources where conflict is inevitable, to proactively strive to build bridges and relationships that help eliminate the ugly side of identity politics, racism and even violence. Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. JAIME FRANCO'S BIOGRAPHY Jaime Franco is a native Chicagoan. Jaime completed his undergraduate work at Loyola University Chicago and his graduate work at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. He received an MBA and an MPH. In 2001, Jaime returned to Loyola University Chicago and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Higher Education. The title of his dissertation is, "An exploratory study: The curricular integration of ethics in executive MBA programs." He has a vast amount of experience in higher education and non -for -profit organizations. He taught at several colleges and universities in Chicago including University of Illinois at Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago, Harper Community College, and Lake County Community College. Jaime also worked for Heartland Human Care Services (formerly TIA/Chicago Connections), Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Elgin Mental Health Center focusing on delivering quality services to persons living with HIV/AIDS. Jaime relocated to Miami in 2003 where he was employed at Miami Dade College as a full-time faculty member and subsequently accepted a position at Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited in the area of Training, Development, and Quality Assurance. Currently Jaime is employed at FedEx Express Latin America & Caribbean Division, and is heading the Sales Learning and Development area within the Department of Human Resources. Jaime M. Franco 2101 Brickell Ave, Unit 611 • Miami, FL 33129 954-683-2384 • jaime_m_franco@yahoo.com PROFILE An energetic and hands-on professional with a diverse background in academic and non-academic environments. Hold the capacity to measure performance and improve the quality of services in large public and private, rural, suburban, and urban organizations. Proven track record of developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers. A bi-lingual (English and Spanish) collaborative team builder with exceptional communication skills who can interact effectively at all management levels. Possess multitasking and critical thinking skills, needed to analyze and resolve a broad range of financial, educational, cultural, political, andeconomic issues. Strong background in assessment and evaluation of educational programs for formative and summative purposes. EDUCATION Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago, IL 2009 M.P.H., Benedictine University, IL 1997 M.B.A., Benedictine University, IL 1996 B.S., Loyola University Chicago, IL 1994 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Successfully researched, developed, and facilitated onboarding, sales, and product/solutions selling training programs to approximately 50 Mexico -based sales professionals to support the first ever domestic service offering in the transportation and logistics industry not achieved through an acquisition or merger called, "FedEx Express® Servicio Nacional." Training resulted in sales force exceeding divisional revenue and transportation goals. Four months after launch of FedEx Express® Servicio Nacional, facilitated focus groups in Mexico and produced a report presented to the President. of the LAC Division which addressed critical business areas requiring improvements and identified untapped opportunities for market share penetration leading to increased revenue growth. • Created curricula for all Company contact centers that included soft skills, sales techniques, systems training (AS/400, GUI, and Siebel), and brand and product immersion. The curricula were migrated to an on-line learning management system improving contact center performance. This allowed for synchronous and asynchronous learning. Eliminated 40 hours of instruction from an eight -week training course by streamlining content and creating a structured curriculum. ■ Devised strategic corporate -wide interventions which were characterized by the senior leadership team as innovative, strategic value -adds, and high -impact and low-cost. Developed a training program to assist with the implementation of the balanced scorecard that focused on key metrics including sales, quality assurance, and customer experience. Project manager for key company -wide initiatives such as a learning management, talent management, succession management, and performance management systems. ■ Served as Vice President of Education for the South Florida Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBAs). Presented at NSHMBAs Board of Directors' National Conference on strategies for recruiting and retaining Association members. Chaired a committee of 15 members. • Serving as board member of Care Resource, one of Florida's largest non -for -profit health service providers, March of Dimes, Miami -Dade Chapter, Autism Speaks, Miami -Dade Chapter, and United Way. Miami -Dade. Jaime Franco, page 2 of 3 EXPERIENCE FedEx, Miami, FL 2006 — Present Sales Training Advisor Manage the Latin America and Caribbean Sales Learning and Development area. Responsible for managing a sales force of 450 sales professionals located throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Provide product and sales training at both basic and advanced levels at headquarter divisional offices and in the field to sales professionals. Work with sales professionals to evaluate and identify improvement opportunities and provide immediate and direct feedback to grow accounts and revenue. Assist Vice President of Sales by participating in the candidate selection process. Maintain communication with Memphis -based sales development and education management team to maintain a broad perspective of global markets and adapt innovative initiatives. Work with sales planning and marketing to data mine and produce reports to improve low performing territories and determine region and territory potential. Develop and facilitate sales curricula to sales professionals which includes ethics, sales process, value selling, solutions selling, supply chain management, finance, marketing to name a few. Communicate and coordinate with the marketing department usage issues relating to CRM and performance assessment tools. Develop face-to-face and online sales training programs in English and Spanish. Conduct emotional intelligence and 360 feedback sessions with the entire LAC Division management team as part of performance management, leadership development, career and succession programs to ensure high performance teams. Developed LAC sales force compensation plan to attract and retain employees who have a strong acumen to grow the business. Senior Finance Analyst Trainer Manage the Latin America and Caribbean Finance Training and Development area. Develop and facilitate finance training programs for the Division's internal customers. Confer with the senior leadership team knowledge gaps; assess front line employees' competencies to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training; and address knowledge gaps in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives, and technologies by creating engaging training programs: Formulate and choose pedagogical methods appropriate for each audience. Conduct blended training (80% e-learning) sessions covering technical areas. Measure and evaluate effectiveness of training programs and confirm return on investment. Make suggestions to the senior leadership team on improving work procedures and revenue streams. Develop strong relationships with all FedEx OpCos. and departments to develop training materials that are engaging and unique. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the training department's policies and procedures. Principal author of both the International Country Manager online training program and Global Cash Control System online training program created for LAC. Rolled out a 15 module GCCS online training program to 79 end - users dispersed throughout the LAC Division and achieved a 99% completion rate in less than 4 months saving FedEx thousands of dollars in travel expenses. Translated online training program from English to Spanish saving FedEx thousands of dollars in translation costs. Broadspire Services, Inc., Plantation, FL 2005 — 2006 Senior Organization Development and Business Process Engineer Managed company -wide organizational development (OD) and business process engineering strategies and processes. Assessed OD needs of operating business and functional units. Led the design, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and strategies tailored to meet mission critical gaps. Designed and executed key strategic programmatic elements of the OD process. Evaluated strategies and programs to measure the achievement of established goals. Facilitated and coached supervisors, managers, and directors regarding OD methods and tools. Facilitated and coached supervisors, managers, and directors regarding performance management (annual review). Managed the individual and developmental planning process for executives and emerging leaders. Managed the creation and delivery of a leadership development program called the Pinnacle Series. Prepared budgetary recommendations that met the Human Capital Department's goals and effectively managed budget and resources. Managed the implementation of first ever on-line succession management program. Managed the implementation of the recruitment and selection program based on a thorough competency model. Selected and managed the delivery of a company -wide learning management system (3500 end -users). Jaime Franco, page 3 of 3 EXPERIENCE Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., Miami, FL 2004 - 2005 Learning Specialist Chair of the Brand Awareness and Appreciation and GOLD Anchor Standard Committees. Identified fundamental factors underlying company -wide issues and analyzed, designed, developed, executed strategy to achieve desired levels of competency for various business units. Managed employees' daily performance in the Training, Development, and Quality Assurance Department, a contact center environment. Coached and mentored employees to develop the required competence to meet performance objectives. Miami Dade College, School of Allied Health Technologies, Miami, FL 2003 - 2004 Faculty Coached and supervised seven adjunct faculty. Developed and evaluated curricula and instructed an average of 44 students (including business professionals) per semester in theory and practice in diverse disciplines. Provided academic and career advisement to students and served on several campus -wide committees. Played a key role in the Department's 2004 accreditation process. Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 2000 - Present Doctoral Student All coursework completed (ABD status). Dissertation titled, "An exploratory study: The curricular integration of ethics in executive MBA programs." Oral defense programmed for summer 2009. College of Lake County, Biology and Health Science Division, Lake County, IL 2000 - 2001 Faculty Coached and supervised five adjunct faculty. Developed and evaluated curricula and instructed students in health sciences. Provided academic and career advisement to students of diverse backgrounds. Academic adviser to international student organizations on campus. Major contributor to the implementation of a new educational program that was awarded full accreditation. American Dental Hygienists' Association, Chicago, IL 1999 - 2000 Manager of Education Chaired Association's councils and represented the Association at national conferences. Developed and evaluated curricula for program administrators across the U.S. Monitored national trends in education and impact on colleges and universities. Liaison between the Association and the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics providing key information about the profession. Applied sound research in the design and implementation of educational programs. Illinois Department of Public Health, Chicago, IL 1997 -1999 Program Administrator Responsible for awarding grants to local health departments and not -for -profits. Maintained financial records and quarterly reports of grantees. Facilitated workshops and seminars to local health administrators on several government projects such as the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN). Advised community - based health care organizations on public health program design, resource utilization, and program compliance. Conducted random site visits to verify compliance with grants and reported findings to State officials. Colleges and Universities, Chicago, IL 1995 -1997 Loyola Medical Center, Harper Community College, University of Illinois at Chicago, Kennedy King College Adjunct Faculty Developed curricula applicable to diverse educational environments and lectured on topics including introduction to business concepts, motivational techniques, behavior modification paradigms, community assessment, prevention and management of disease with special emphasis on HIV/AIDS and cardiovascular diseases. Transformed curricula making it learner -centered as evidenced by positive outcomes such as positive student course evaluations and higher grades. Pedagogical methods included the use of Blackboard and the World Wide Web producing interactive and engaging lectures. Sandor E. Lenner, CPA, MBA Professional Profile Present Financial Consultant (January 2008 — Current ) Susan Missal Lenner, P.A. Certified Public Accountants Experience Mr. Lenner has 36 years experience in public accounting. He has been involved with all phases of accounting and auditing, including accounting systems analysis and has experience with both publicly held and privately -held companies in a variety of industries, including distribution, manufacturing, technology, internet advertising, transportation, hospitality, franchising, and healthcare. Additionally, Mr. Lenner is skilled in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations with both public and private financings, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. BDO Seidman, LLP - November 1989 to December 2007 Eisner & Lubin, LLP - January 1973 to October 1989 Education M.B.A., Finance, Baruch College of the CUNY B.A., Accounting, Herbert H. Lehman College of the CUNY Professional Affiliations Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Community Organizations and Committee Responsibilities Jewish Community Services Board Member Finance Committee Member Sandor E. Lenner, CPA, MBA Professional Profile (Continued) Jewish Vocational Services Past President Past Chairman of Finance Committee Board Member Ransom Everglades School Past Audit Committee Chair Past Audit Committee Member Association of Public Companies - Past Board Member 2 NAME - Sandor Lehner, CPA 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 • Assure that resources are in place 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 organizations and other appropriate community leaders." Page 1 of 7 Candidate: Sandor Lenner,CPA 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 • Enlist the support of 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. Page 2 of 7 Candidate: SandorLenner,CPA Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name: Lenner, Sandor Employer: Susan Missal Lenner, P.A. Title/Occupation: CPA and Consultant to Small Business Business Type: CPA Firm Business Address: 1630 Tigertail Ave Business Telephone: 305-586-1821 Home Address: 1630 Tigertail Ave Home Telephone: 305-856-7551 E-mail Address: Lennerse@sl-cpa.net Length of Residence in the City of Miami:25 years PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) X) Male (X) White Non -Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander ) Female ) Black Non -Hispanic ) Hispanic Candidate: Sandor Lenner,CPA ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native Page 3 of 7 List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: Jewish Conununity Services (JCS) Board Member — current Finance Committee Member — current Jewish Vocational Services 1(JVS) Past President Past Chairman of Finance Committee Past Audit Committee Chair Former Board Member Greater Miami Jewish Federation Health, Education and Welfare- former subcommittee member Ransom Everglades School Past Audit Committee Chair Past Audit Committee Member Association of Public Companies — Past Board Member Florida Film and Recording Institute — Past Board Member and Treasurer Community Interests: Jewish Community Services(JCS) - I am on the Board ofJCS. This organization reaches out to all who are in need — the unemployed and underemployed, the homeless and near homeless, immigrants, the elderly, individuals with physical and developmental challenges, families in crisis, those struggling with addictions, at -risk youth, victims of domestic violence, and neglected and abused children. JCS provides social services in South Florida on behalf of the Jewish community to promote the quality of life and maximum achievement of potential within the Jewish community and the community as a whole. Marlin Stadium -. I am a supporter of the stadium, but I ani concerned about the financial ability of the Stadium developer and the potential for cost over runs to be borne by the County and the City . I wrote a blog on this issue Additional Information: N/A Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Telephone Fred Stock ,CEO ofJCS 305-899-1587 Ken Tobin, Neighbor 305-389-5133 Carlos Reyes, Attorney 954- 315-7345 JVS merged into JCS several years ago, and JCS became the successororganization Page 4 of 7 Candidate: Sandor Lenner,CPA QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME :SandorLenner 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? I have lived in Miami for 25 years and recently decided to work part-time in order to spend more time on interests outside of work. Working part time gives me the flexibility to spend more time with activities that can benefit the community. I have worked in large organizations for over 35 years and now its time to give back to the community. I believe its very important to give back to the community and have reflected my current commitment to the community on my company's website at http://sl- cpa.net/custom.html . For the past year and half I have been looking for a committee that has outreach and the ability to make a change in our community. I believe the Law Enforcement Committee and the Programs & Community Outreach Committee, are well thought out committees to channel oversight and execute objectives for citywide harmony and to grow neighborhood relationships while meeting the mission statement's objectives of the Committee to foster mutual understanding ,tolerance and respect among all economic, social, religious and ethnic groups in the City of Miami. I am interested in educating our community to survive the recession and the related problem, from a both a reactive and proactive perspective as well as establishing methods and avenues by which conflict and unrest can be mitigated if not prevented. To accomplish this, I was very impressed with the Foreclosure Prevention Clinics mentioned in the CRB Brochure . I believe the creation of other preventative programs for students and adults such as the following might be helpful. Most conflict stems from economic and financial instability and the recession certainly is one of many causative factors in crime and unrest. I also believe that the retiring Baby boomers may cause an economic strain to the community, since these people are living longer, and will be additive to the unemployed as time progresses. To this end, these type of basic programs may be able to fit into the committee's objectives: • Education on the dangers of credit cards and only spend what you can afford. • How to help the unemployed become web savvy and use social media to get a job. • Preparing the community to provide services and to best utilize the overflow of retiring baby boomers. • Importance of physical fitness to reduce the overload on our public healthcare system resulting from infirmed retiring baby boomers. Even if I am not selected for the Committee, I would be willing to contribute my time to implement these types of programs or other programs of the Committee as either a teacher or on a one to one case basis. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? Yes, I have the time to dedicate at least to hours per month and more. Page 5 of 7 Candidate: Sandor Lenner,CPA 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? I believe my 85 years of business and financial experience can be of great benefit to the Community Relations Board and my 25 years of being involved in community organizations in Miami provides insight and understanding for some of the needs facing our community. Economic and financial instability are generally the principal causes of unrest in any community. My financial background affords me the ability to quickly understand and react to these the financial problems facing our community. And more importantly, I am always seeking to be fair and show balance in all of my decisions. Working for large organizations for 35 years provided me with the ability and experience to interact with many people on a local and global basis and to foster a level of understanding and tolerance for problems facing each of business and the employees of those businesses. My job for the past 35 years has been to effectively solve problems on a daily basis. I believe I can use that skill set with the Community Relations Board. Having the CPA and MBA analytical skills I believe will be helpful to the Committee. Also, not being part of the majority makes me sensitive to potential inequalities no matter what the ethnical background of the affected groups in Miami. 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? Overall, the role and the basic objective of the Community Relations Board is to make the City of Miami a better place to live and to work in. As indicated in the Committee's mission statement, this objective is met by practicing fundamental principles of understanding, tolerance and respect for all who live in the City of Miami. There is no better way to execute these objectives as summarized in the goals of the Programs & Community Outreach Committee then to understand the people in the City's neighborhoods and the develop educational programs on a pro active basis to alleviate potential conflict. I couldn't agree more with this logical approach. The Law Enforcement Committee 's goal to intervene and then remediate inter group community based conflict is an effective approach in dealing with community unrest. Hereto, the proactive foundation of the Law Enforcement Committee is logical and if properly executed, should diffuse many of the contentious issues before they manifest into bigger problems. Finally, while in college I minored in education and for a short time period, I had a teacher's license for high school business subjects. I believe these unique high school business teaching skills coupled with my 35 years of business experience will provide benefit to the City of Miami and the Community Relations Board. Further, I have taken a 4o hour course by the Florida Bar on Mediation. I believe this training provides a foundation for conflict resolution. Because of other priorities I have not completed the mediation observation requirements and therefore I am not a licensed mediator. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? The City of Miami is a great place to live, and one of the many reasons, is because the City has been successful in dealing with conflict on a proactive and a reactive basis. Having said that, and a believer that history repeats itself, and also knowing about proactive steps taken by the Committee to identify, understand and educate, there is all the reason to believe that successful inter -group relations can Page 6 of 7 Candidate: Sandor Lenner,CPA definitely be achieved in the City of Miami? Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. See attached for resume Candidate: Sandor Lenner,CPA Page 7 of 7