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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-77-0888RESOLUTION NO. 77-388 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING Er1MA CHAVEZ, ELLEN L. KELLO"1 AND LUCRECIA GRANDA TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF '1IAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. E'1MA CHAVES of 9700 S.W. 115 Terrace, Miami, Florida, 33176 (Telephone No. 233-R203); ELLEN L. KELLOM of 1310 N.W. 9Rth Terrace, Miami, Florida, 33147 (Telephone No. 691-7266);and LUCRECIA GRANDA of 19 West Flaoler Street, Miami, Florida, 33130 (Telephone No. 377-9742);are hereby appointed to serve as Members of the MIA'1I CO'1MISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 1OTH day of .JOVEMBER 1977. 7/ /772,1 / RALI I O. ONGI E CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: ,67 ROBERT F. CLARK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APP CSVEO' AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: GE RGE F. ' NOX, JR. CITY ATT'4"NEY c!, MAURICE A. FERRE MAURICE A. FERRE '1A.YnR "DOCUMENT INDEX ITEM NO. "SLIPPORTNE ", 1 O "' ` CM CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF NOV t ISKUTK)N NO .. F...4. ?. �y CITY OF MIAMI. //:/9 :117tui 11i13 FLOFHDA INITE.it•vi-FIC i•IEMGFANDWil Joseph R. Grassie Ci tar anager . Parkins, Director Office of Community Affairs i\TEI October 27, 1977 pig ;t!:, :.:; Commission on the Status of Women Request for New Appointees r,r Resumes of Emma Chavez, Ellen L.Kellom. and Lucrecia Granda One (1) Resolution; Three (3) Resumes Once again, it has become necessary to fill three (3) vacant positions on the City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women. Submitted herewith are the names and resumes of three individuals that have been preliminarily reviewed by the C.O.S.W. and are recommended to fill these vacancies with your approval: Ms. Emma Chaves 9700 S.W. 115th Terrace Miami, Fla. 33176 (305) 233-8203 Mrs. Ellen L. Kellom 1310 N .W. 98th Terrace Miami, Fla. (305) 691-7266 Lucrecia Granda 19 W. Flagler St. Miami, Fla. 33130 (305) 377-97a2 In addition, we have prepared a Resolution appointing Ms. Emma Chaves, Ms. Ellen L. Kellom and Ms. Lucrecia Granda. 'SUPPORTIVE DOt. _ i ; S RW P : mb cc: Diana Campoamor, Chairperson Commission on the Status of Women a iz E S it H E NAME: Lucrecia H. Granda ADDRESS: 19 West Flagler Street, Suite 204 Miami, Florida 33130 OFFICE TELEPHONES: (305) 377-9742 377-9743 377-9744 BORN: October 2, 1930, in Cuba CITIZENSHIP: United States of America MARITAL STATUS: Married LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian EDUCATION: Instituto Sancti -Spiritus, Las Villas, Cuba, B.A. 1949 University of Havana, Havana, Cuba, D.C.L. 1954 University of Miami, Florida: Curriculum in U.S. Law, Certificate 1961 Graduate Studies: Comparative Law 1963-64 Economics 1964-65 Barry College, Miami, Florida. Methods of Teaching Spanish, Certificate 1964 The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Master of Arts in Library Science 1967 University of Florida, College of Law. Institute for Cuban American Lawyers, October 1967 - June 1975 Admitted to Florida Bar, October 1975 FELLOWSIHIPS AWARDED: (Post Doctoral) Organization of American States 1963-64 Comparative Law Organization of American States 1964-65 Economics PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: American Bar Association Florida Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers Dade County Bar Association Cuban American Lawyers Association COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: YWCA of Greater Miami, Member Board of Directors Latin Business & Professional Women, Vice -President Human Rights Advocacy Committee, Member Board of Directors Girl Scouts of Greater Miami, Member Board of Directors Foundation for the Education of Women, Member Board of Directors Mental Health Association of Dade County, Member Board of Directors WORK EXPERIENCE: Sussman and Granda, Law Offices, January 1976 to Present - Nova Law Center, Assistant Professor of Law and Law Librarian, January 1974 - May 1976 Head Cataloger, Florida International University Libraries, Miami, Florida, 1971 - 1974 Assistant Librarian, North Miami Public Library, North Miami, Florida, 1969 - 1971 Librarian and Researcher, Brigham and Brigham Law Offices, 846 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida, 1969 Head Cataloger and Acquisitions Librarian, Wayne State University Law Library, Detroit, Michigan, 1968 to 1969 Foreign Law Reference Librarian, The University of Michigan Law Library, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1965 to 1968 Granda Law Offices, Havana, Cuba, 1957 to 1960 Banco Agricola y .Mercantil (Commercial Bank) Legal Department, Havana, Cuba, 1955- 1957 De La Luz Law Offices, Havana, Cuba, 1954 to 1955 REFERENCES: Professor Igor Kavass Vanderbilt University Law School Nashville, Tennessee Professor James F. Bailey Indiana University Indianapolis Law School 735 W. New York Street Indianapolis, Indiana F P?'m'pp9@'PPP rPYPPIP' REFERENCES: (Cont'd.) Judge Mario Goderich Florida Industrial Claims Court 2801 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Coral Gables, Florida Professor Maria Cristina Herrera Miami -Dade Junior College South Campus Miami, Florida Mr. Howard W. Cordell Director of Libraries Florida International Universities Tamiami Trail Miami, Florida RESUME EMMA CHAVES 9700 S. W. 115 Terrace Miami, Florida 33176 (305) 233-8203 EDUCATION FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Miami, Florida Graduated March, 1975 BS Degree - Criminal Justice Minors in Administration and Political Science MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE South Campus, Miami, Florida Graduated June, 1973 AA Degree - Criminology June, 1975 to present: mow esiE EXPERIENCE Metropolitan Dade County Community Action Agency: Started es Supervisor and Administrator of two neighborhood centers, Wynwood CSC and Edison -Little River CSC, both located in low-income areas. Directly supervised staff of 12 and responsible for operaticr and ,activities at these centers. I was subsequently Center Operations Supervisor of the Wynwood CSC and Community Developer for the area as well. As Community Developer I had the additional responsibility of involving community residents and business people in scheduled meetings for purposes of assessing community needs in relation to Federally funded programs for comrnunit upgrading, which reouired interrelationships with key people and leaders of the area.as well as governmental representatives. In the effective functioning of the above responsibilities, inter- communications with other public and private agencies is necessary, i.e., Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc., City of Miami Police Department, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Agriculture Food Stamp Program, Social Security, Inunigration Department, local churches, organizations and groups. Also, sensitivi to multi -ethnic needs is indispensable; bilingual capabilities have been essential. I have been instrumental in successfully coordinatin programs for the elderly, STEP program for youth, consumer groups, English classes, civic education and cultural enrichment programs. (Personal Agency evaluation enclosed) V E t'SUPPOR pG CUVMENTS FOLLOW' OLLOV'J PAST EXPERIENCE 1975: Pentland Hall Halfway House Community based halfway house for delinquent girls ages 15 to 17. As intern, participated with the girls in their daily rehabilitative activities - arts and crafts, recrea- tion, study, counseling and daily group sessions in Realit Therapy, coordinated transportation for girls to school, doctor and dental appointments. 1974: Corometrics Medical Systems As Executive Secretary to the Manager of the Miami Office with extensive dealings in South and Central America and the Caribbean, translated letters and literature, and was in daily contact with doctors in Latin countries. Operated a Telex. 1973: Florida Parole and Probation Commission Secretary to Area Supervisor. During his frequent absence! acted as liaison with parole officers, handled corresponder distribution of material, telephone calls, etc. 1970-1973: 1964-1969: ADDITIONALLY: Worked with the Key Girls and numerous attorneys on a part-time basis while studying. State Attorney's Office, Richard E. Gerstein As Reporter, took down the sworn testimonies of suspects, witnesses and victims of crime, and transcribed these for Court use. Frequently called out to the field to take the sworn testimony of a victim in the hospital or a witness at the Dade County Jail. On occasion, interpreted in Court cases and translated legal documents. I have completed the Metropolitan Dade County Supervisor - Management Course; have been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Chairman of our Community Development Program; am presently taking a post -graduate course at Barry College on Community Organization and have been participating in an extensive Community Urban Problems workshop which will terminate with a Certificate of Completion. Scholastically, grades have been above average, facilitatin initiation into Phi Lambda Pi Honorary Fraternity. Graduate( from Miami -Dade Community College in upper 6 percentile of graduating class, and from Florida International University with a 3.6.average. .1 3 ADDITIONALLY: (Continued) I am State Chairwoman of the Florida Women's Affairs Committee, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC); am on the Advisory Council of the Community Mental Health Program operating out of Jackson Memorial Hospital and a member of the Executive Review Committee of the Health Systems Agency. Additional personal information available upon request. • 4W "sUPP ,RT\'/E Doc' MENTS METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY EMS OYEE PERFORMANCE ..SPORT ` ; V Nam' {_ )t) ( lest) nitlalf Pt ail S rvice Title Sochi; Security Nr. c U_•e yi ;�/ ,46 t.c "l)cpertm ttie'" —' �! t I Divlsto CI LY} Period Cover From Civil Service Status Unit CHECK ITEMS INDICATE FACTOR RATING BY "X" i Strong S•tIstaLlory .. W.sk n Not applicable UNSATISFACTORY NEEDS ATTENTION SATISFACTORY OUTSTANDING pir: • 1. QUANTITY OF WORK . Amount of work performed _ti', Completion of work on schedule S•Idom produces enough work or merits deadlines. Does not always corn. pie • an acceptable amount of work. Cons Ist•ntIy corn. pl•t•s on acceptable amount of work. Amount of work pro- .Y duc•d is conslstantly outstanding. 2. QUALITY OF WORK _?" Accuracy [Jj Effectiveness r j•-Compliant• with Instructions ,'..-1 Use of tools & equipmentm. ,t-] Nentnes' of work product t.I R•porThorots & corr•spond•ne• �l Thoroughness Too lob m•nt. poor to retain In without Improve- Quality able below occ•pt• standards. Pe duties tory Forms assigned In a •atlsfoc- moon.►. Performs an Exceptional skill all duties in outstanding manner. accuracy, or •Ffectiveness. =_ �• �� 3. WORK HABITS 4-j Atrendonc• . 2. Observant• of working hours �% Observant• of rules ..-, Safety proctic•• Personal App•oronc• Too lob merit. poor to retain In without Improve• Work prov•m•nt. habits need Im• Work Cory. habits sotlsfac• E x h ob a•►v•s practices. -1 c • p t I on o I w o r k I t s. Always mob• rules and safe. s. —� 1 fi -i_. __ 4. PERSONAL RELATIONS 1. With (.liarr employees and sup.rvisors 1 With public Too lob n,•nt. poor to r•taln In without Imptsr,. P. senol r•Iatlons need Improvement. Maintains work others. satisfactory relations with Exceptionally ativ• workers sore. co•opar• with public, co• and supervl• — —I ><1 S. SUPERVISORY ABILITY i': Planning & assigning ;; Training 8 instructing DrscIplinnry control f-Evaluating p.rformonc• : Delegating ‘r: ,.. Making decisions Fairness & impartiality H.-Unit morale Poor ability. fr•qu�ntly to►y• ■up•rv{sory Work of unit unsatlsfac• Supervisory ability in• adequate in some re- spects' Works results of unit below par at times, Obtains good result■ from subordInotes. Controls unit •fflclent. I. Ou standing ability to ge maximum from unit and ovollabI• re• sowc••. a . ... �-- ...�...-- ---- tee ."-tj-- .�ise s RATER'S COMMENTS: (attach additional nh•ets It needed9' l .\'I•FI+'S RECOMMENDATION (for employes under consideration f rr .r merit raise or permanent status) 'Il,i , i, 10 ._. rttty that the overall perfnrrnunce of the subject em- plvvee t`'T is t _ j is not satisfactory the employee I►I; is Imo]is not recommended for a r!..: fit rJl.•.! (�permanent status. I have reviewed thle report. It represents the facts to the best of my knowledge. 1 concur in the recommendation, if any, asto merit raise or per . an•/nt status. REVIEWb DuteK / 717 I u. r.•p.lri,mytobserv.t,ron an,l knowledge. It repre. 'n•j(t!•:Yt Iy.i;mr•nt of the /rJm�rtoyee'e verformsnce.� —7 In elp.ning this report l do not neceseuril agree with the conclu- sruna of the r.rlrr. I under::t.rnd that l mi y write my comments on the reverse aide. I bsvo rocel'ea a copy of this report. EMPLOYEE'S... --- SIGNATURE.: r � _ 7:t'-s!-'�--- o..P-a./ Date .... - '5 ,7(o t i.ui -a DISTRIBUTION: White copy to Employee; Green to Personnel Deportment, Yellow to Department. a EMMA CRAVES NARRATIVE lo,5476 thtu 10=5-76 gnm►a has shown a remarkable improvement during the last three months, her knowledge in Agency policies has shown dividends. Emma displays particular strength in organization and in citizen partici- pation. Much of the citizens involvement in community affairs must be attribute to her sensitivity to the needs of the Wynwoud community. Her attendance is good and often works in excess of her normal work schedule, organizing and attending community meetings. She strives to reach high standards which can be noticed in her relations with staff and supervisor. Team work and unit moral have improved tremendously during these past three months period. U►►der her supervi.sion, the Center case load has increased. The regular flow of new clients coming to the Center is indicative of Mrs. Chaves's interest in her job and of her involvement with the community. Her overall performance has improved dramatically. While t understand the 20% salary limitations, this staff persons deserved a merit increase. •1ue19pReo m elormr,TrI I! PERSONAL Name: Address: Phone: Date of Birth: Height: Weight: Social Security Marital Status: I•:L1( (;T LON }li.gh School: College: Graduate 1' R E1:1TED EMPLOYMENT kE8UME Ellen L. Kellom 1310 N.W. 98th Terrace, 691-7266 6-5-45 5'11" 150 No:299-40-0992 Married - no children School Princeton 9/63-3/68 Ohio State Univ. Miami, i'loric1a Address Major Degree Chester Rd. College Prep. Cincinnati, OH • Columbus, OH Social Bachel Work of S.W 9/70-6/72 Ohio State Univ. Columbus, OH Social Master Work of S.W December, 1974 to Present -- Fellowship House, 5711 So.. Miami, Florida 33143 10/76 to present - Community Organizer a) Initiating; a mental health planning process in expansion of residential services. b) Established documentation of residential pieting a comprehensive needs study of Dade c) Working with staff of other agencies and to achieve expansion goals. d) Writing and submitting grant applications available funding sources. So. Dixie Highway, to result needs by com- County. funding sources and 5/75-10/76 - Residential Services Director a) Supervised seven staff persons providing supportive counseling and house management to residents of a 20 bed halfway house and seven apartments (28 beds). b) Developed residential services and programs to meet needs of clients. researchinsli , f) O J t_ J c c) Coordinated residential services with vocational rehabilitation ;services within thet agency. 12/74 to 5/75 - Transitional Apartment Counselor a) Developed apartment residences for psychiatrically disabled clients. b) Provided supportive counseling and living skills instructions to clients. c) Psycho -social evaluations of clients. September, 1972 to March, 1974 - Rollman Psychiatric Institute, 3009 Burnet Ave,, Cincinnati, OH 45219 Social Worker III a) One of two coordinators of hospital drug treatment program. Provided limited administration, extensive -in-house staff development and individual and group therapy for drug abusers. b) Participation on interdisciplinary child Psychiatric Team. Provided evaluation and treatment of children and their families. c) Community Mental Health Consultation with public schools and communities. Consultations were related to individual cases in treatment or various mental health issues. d) Supervision,of undergraduate social work students in field placement. Reason for leaving: Relocated in Miami June, 1972 to September z 1972 - Opportunities Industrialization Center, Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, 0H 45206 Asst. Director, Summer Youth Program a) Supervising eleven college students employed for Tutoring high school students. b) Designing and Administrating and Educational and Cultural Program for high school students. Reason for leaving: Summer Employment September, 1971 to June, 1972 - Central Psychiatric Clinic Social Work Student in Field Placement a) Providing case work and mileu treatment for psychiatric patients in a day treatment center. b) Exposure to Community Mental Health programs. Reason for leaving: '1{nd of school year and field placement June1971 to September, 1971 - State of Ohio Dept of Public Welfare, Cincinnati;District Office, Columbus, OR Child Welfare Summer Employee a) Designing and implementing a staff development program for undergraduate students employed in several County Welfare Agencies. b) Assisting with staff development and implementation for regular employees in County Welfare Agencies. September, 1970 to June 1971 - Cincinnati General Hospital, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, 0H1 45229 Social Work Student in Field Placement a) Medical case work with in and out patients b) Group therapy for pregnant teenagers. Reason for leaving: End of school year and field placement Sei,tomber, 1969 to September, 1970 - Longview State Hospital, 6600 Paddock R4,, Cincinnati, 0H 45216 Social Worker I a) Psychiatric case work related to diagnosis and evalua- tion of in -patients. b) Discharge planning and implementing for in -patients. Reason for leaving: To attend graduate school April, 1968 to July, 1969 - Hamilton County Welfare Department, 628 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, 011 45202 Social Worker I a) Case work with ADC families. b) Administrative and clerical duties. Reason for leaving: Relocated in New York City