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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGESE Backup+, r' 2C26 M Y 18 fix, 9. 03 �r {{���['e�� CLEFdi OFFICE i.rL.. MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION ��E�E�4µPl0YEES' & Sgy��o y DATE: MAY 15, 2026 *fit ENT FROM: EGARD HERNANDE7& SUBJECT: CONFIRMATION PENSION ADMINISTRATOR OF APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI G.E.S.E. RETIREMENT TRUST • RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission confirms one of the six individuals submitted by A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 1907 as representative selected by A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 1907 to be appointed as member of the City of Miami General Employees' and Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust Board of Trustees as per attached Resolution. BACKGROUND: City of Miami Code Section 40-243 (A), (Ordinance No. 10002), provides for the appointment of a nine -member board of trustees to administer and manage the retirement plan known as the "City of Miami General Employees' and Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust." Of these nine members, one is to be selected by the City Manager, two by the general employees (A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 1907 bargaining unit), and two by the sanitation employees (A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 871 bargaining unit). Four independent trustees are to be selected by the City Commission per recommendation by the two bargaining units. Mr. Sean Moy, President of A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 1907, has submitted for confirmation a list of six individuals for appointment consideration to the Pension Board (see attached). The term of the selected individual will begin effective immediately and expire accordingly. 2901 Bridgeport Avenue _= Coconut Grove, Florida 33133-3607 Telephone (305) 441-2300 _ Fax (305) 441-2307 - www.gese.org RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL AS MEMBER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GENERAL EMPLOYEES' AND SANITATION EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT TRUST TO SERVE A TERM OF OFFICE AS HEREIN SPECIFIED. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The appointment of the following individual as member of the Board of Trustees of the City of Miami General Employees' and Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust. The term of office for the individual will expire two years from date of confirmation. Appointee: Nominated bv: Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ATTEST: TODD HANNON CITY CLERK day of , 2026. EILEEN HIGGINS, MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: W GEORGE WYSONG, ESQ. CITY ATTORNEY 3 19 Nominees: Recommended by: AMARILIS B. DIAZLAY AMERICAN FEDERATION MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ANN-MARIE SHARPE AMERICAN FEDERATION MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES CLYDE I. KNIGHT AMERICAN FEDERATION MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FERNANDO ACOSTA AMERICAN FEDERATION MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES MERCEDES L. RODRIGUEZ AMERICAN FEDERATION MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES WILLIE TIMMONS, JR. AMERICAN FEDERATION MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES OF STATE, COUNTY AND (A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 1907) OF STATE, COUNTY AND (A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 1907) OF STATE, COUNTY AND (A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 1907) OF STATE, COUNTY AND (A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 1907) OF STATE, COUNTY AND (A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 1907) OF STATE, COUNTY AND (A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 1907) 2901 Bridgeport Avenue - Coconut Grove, Florida 33133-3607 = Telephone (305) 441-2300 - Fax (305) 441-2307 C www.gese.org 615° Local 1907' AFSCME American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Miami General Employee Association 4011 W. Flagler Street #405 President: Sean Moy Miami, FL 33134 Vice President: Nlary Lugo Phone: (305) 643-2254 Sect. -Treasurer: Rodrigo Jimenez Email: Local1907unioma:2mail.com Recording Sect.: Debbie Brown March 24, 2026 Edgard Hernandez, Pension Administrator City of Miami General Employees' & Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust 2901 Bridgeport Avenue Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Dear Mr. Hernandez: On behalf of the Miami General Employees AFSCME Local 1907, it is my wish to appoint Fernando Acosta to serve on the GESE Pension Board. I would appreciate your assistance in placing Fernando Acosta's name for appointment on the next Commission Agenda. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Sean Moy Sean Moy, President AFSCME Local 1907 CD < r- rri D co ��s FERNANDO ACOSTA PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results -driven, highly dependable law enforcement professional with over 29 years of distinguished service with the City of Miami Police Department and the University of Miami Police Department. Extensive experience in bomb squad operations, dignitary protection, and high -risk incident management. Proven leader with a strong background in training, supervision, and interagency coordination at federal, state, and local levels. Recognized for exceptional professionalism, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential operations. Skilled at developing and delivering training programs to both law enforcement personnel and public sector organizations. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with a strong commitment to public safety and operational excellence. CORE COMPETENCIES • Certified Instructor • Bomb Technician & Explosive Disposal • Post -Blast Investigations • Terrorism & WMD Response • Booby Trap Identification • Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat) Operations • Incident Command (FEMA ICS) • Dignitary Protection • Technical Surveillance & Countermeasures • Investigative Techniques • Team Leadership & Supervision • Conflict Resolution • Public Safety Training & Instruction • Intelligence Gathering & Analysis • Business Ethics & Compliance ii N eza 77) co F �"< 5 r rri CD 70 -J PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE University of Miami Police Department Police Officer I June 2011 — 2012 • Enforced laws, policies, and campus regulations to ensure safety and security. • Conducted patrols, responded to incidents, and supported campus -wide emergency operations. e, .a5 ri City of Miami Police Department ? co r -1,.,D Subject Matter Expert — Security Operations , i :_ic `'' . March 2008 — November 2009 rY `r- 17 • Developed and implemented procedures, policies, and security strategies for ilty fill operations. • Served as a key advisor on safety protocols and threat mitigation. Sergeant at Arms / Team Leader — Executive Protection November 2001 — March 2008 • Led and supervised security details for the Mayor, City Commissioners, and City Manager. • Conducted threat assessments and coordinated security operations for official events. • Managed personnel assigned to dignitary protection and high -profile functions. Sergeant — Bomb Squad May 1996 —November 2001 • Directed and supervised certified bomb technicians in high -risk operations. • Managed response to RSP (Render Safe Procedures) and WMD-related incidents. • Designed and implemented specialized training programs for bomb squad personnel. • Oversaw Technical Surveillance Squad operations, including installation and counter - surveillance. Patrol Sergeant June 1995 — May 1996 • Supervised patrol officers and coordinated daily law enforcement operations. • Ensured effective response to incidents and compliance with departmental procedures. Certified Bomb Technician August 1989 — June 1995 • Responded to and neutralized improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and military ordnance. • Conducted investigations involving explosives at local, state, and federal levels. .70 • Delivered training programs on explosive recognition and safety awareness. • Provided intelligence updates and analysis related to emerging threats. Crime Prevention Specialist 1985 — 1989 • Organized community crime watch programs and public safety initiatives. • Conducted security assessments for residential and commercial properties. • Delivered educational presentations and built partnerships with community leaders. Police Officer 1982 —1985 • Performed patrol duties across multiple districts within the City of Miami. • Responded to emergency calls including violent crimes, accidents, and public disturbances. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Member, Fraternal Order of Police • Member, Police Benevolent Association • Former Member, International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) • Former Member, Hispanic Officers Association EDUCATION • Miami Dade College • Trinity University ti? i C) PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS.' • Advanced Instructor Certification • First Responder Instructor • FBI Hazardous Devices School (HDS) — Bomb Technician Certification • FBI Post -Blast Investigation School • FBI WMD Emergency Response Course • ATF Advanced Explosives Investigative Techniques • Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat) Technician Certification • Bomb Incident Management • U.S. Department of State Dignitary Protection • IABTI Advanced Explosives & Terrorist Activities • Booby Trap Identification & Detection • Pyrotechnic Accident Investigation • FBI Bomb Squad Commander Course • Para -Military Militia Movement Training • Environmental Crimes Instructor • FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) • Advanced Line Supervision Training • U.S. Customs Cross -Designation Training • LEIU Criminal Intelligence Training • Glock Pistol Transition Training • Laboratory for Scientific Interrogation • 3 fY 171 11P Local 1907/' AFSCME American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Miami General Employee Association 4011 W. Flagler Street #405 President: Sean Moy Miami, FL 33134 Vice President: Mary Lugo Phone: (305) 643-2254 Sect. -Treasurer: Rodrigo Jimenez Email: LocaI1907unionia 2maii.com Recording Sect.: Debbie Brown April 21, 2026 Edgard Hernandez, Pension Administrator City of Miami General Employees' & Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust 2901 Bridgeport Avenue Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Dear Mr. Hernandez: On behalf of the Miami General Employees AFSCME Local 1907, it is my wish to appoint Amarilis DiazLay to serve on the GESE Pension Board. I would appreciate your assistance in placing Amarilis DiazLay's name for appointment on the next Commission Agenda. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Sean Moy, President AFSCME Local 1907 C) e-� rsi c CO m i C41 AMARILYS B. DIAZLAY Miami, Florida April 13, 2026 City of Miami Office of the City Clerk / Pension Board Selection Committee Miami, Florida Dear Members of the Selection Committee, tc 2025 WI la API 9: f G I am writing to respectfully submit my application for appointment to the City of Miami Pension Board. With over four decades of dedicated service to the City of Miami, including extensive experience in union leadership, employee benefits, and financial oversight, I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to the fiduciary responsibilities and governance of the Board. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving the City not only as a long-standing employee within the Information Technology Department and Police Department, but also in a leadership role with AFSCME Local 1907, where I served as Secretary Treasurer and Assistant to the President. In this capacity, I worked directly on matters involving employee pensions, retirement benefits, health insurance, and collective bargaining agreements, providing guidance and support to union members navigating complex benefit systems. My experience includes managing financial records, participating in negotiations, evaluating benefit programs, and collaborating closely with City departments such as Human Resources and Labor Relations. I have consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical decision -making —qualities that are essential for effective Pension Board service. Having spent my career serving City employees, I understand firsthand the importance of safeguarding retirement benefits and ensuring the long-term sustainability of pension systems. I bring a balanced perspective that combines operational knowledge, financial responsibility, and advocacy for employees, while fully respecting the fiduciary duty required of a Pension Board member. It would be an honor to continue serving the City of Miami in this capacity. I am fully committed to upholding the integrity of the pension system and contributing to sound, informed decision - making that benefits both current and future retirees. Thank you for your time and consideration. I welcome the opportunity to further discuss my qualifications. Respectfully submitted, Amarilys B. Diazlay AMARILYS B. DIAZLAY Miami Florida PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dedicated public service professional with over 40 years of experience with the City of Miami, specializing in information technology, data analysis, labor relations, and union leadership. Proven expertise in collective bargaining, employee benefits, pension -related matters, and financial oversight. Extensive experience working directly with union leadership, City departments, and employees to support pension inquiries, benefits administration, and policy implementation. Recognized for strong analytical skills, integrity, and commitment to public service —well -suited for a Pension Board position. CORE COMPETENCIES • Pension & Employee Benefits Support • Union Leadership & Labor Relations • Collective Bargaining Negotiations • Financial Oversight (QuickBooks) • Public Sector Governance • Data Analysis & Reporting • Policy Implementation • Stakeholder Coordination • Compliance & Public Records • Microsoft Office & Reporting Tools PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE City of Miami Police Department — Information Technology Unit Technical Support Analyst January 2014 —April 2014 • Provided technical support for hardware, software, and mobile systems used by police personnel • Resolved system issues, email access, and network connectivity • Supported mission -critical operations within the department AFSCME Local 1907 — General Employees Union (City of Miami) Secretary Treasurer / Assistant to the President (Union Leadership Role) January 2009 — December 2013 • Served as Secretary Treasurer, managing union financial records using QuickBooks • Acted as Assistant to the Union President, supporting all union operations including pension and employee benefits matters • Participated in collective bargaining negotiations, contract ratification, and labor discussions • Assisted union members with pension -related questions, retirement benefits, and employment concerns • Collaborated with Labor Relations, Human Resources, and City departments on employee disciplinary and administrative matters • Contributed to the selection and evaluation of health insurance and benefit programs • Prepared financial and analytical reports for negotiations and union decision -making • Maintained membership records and handled public records requests 4 ci City of Miami Police Department — Information Technology Unit Technical Support Analyst March 2000 —January 2009 an „,, c, r i —: ==_a ill 17) �9 • Developed and produced complex statistical reports, maps, and data analysi for® executive leadership • Supported COMPSTAT operations, providing critical crime data for decision -making • Worked directly with command staff, including Chief and Deputy Chief • Implemented GIS technologies (ArcGIS, ArcView, ESRI Suite) for data visualization • Maintained internal systems, databases, and reporting platforms • Provided IT support and training across departments City of Miami — Information Technology Department Programmer Assistant / Technology Instructor June 1984 — March 2000 • Delivered citywide training on Microsoft Office and computer systems • Developed training programs, materials, and curriculum for employees • Supported implementation of new City systems and applications • Maintained and updated City website and internal systems • Provided help desk support and troubleshooting for all departments City of Miami — Department of Computers Typist Clerk II August 1980 — June 1984 • Performed data entry and supported mainframe operations • Provided technical assistance and administrative support • Assisted with early -stage citywide computer system implementation ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE COMPSTAT Support & Data Analysis • Produced statistical reports, crime mapping, and analytics for leadership • Submitted Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) to the State of Florida • Supported decision -making with accurate and timely data Computer Systems & Technology Support • Participated in planning, implementation, and integration of Citywide systems • Evaluated emerging technologies and supported procurement decisions • Managed training and rollout of new systems EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Nova Southeastern University rr 773 CO Local 1907/' AFSCME American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Miami General Employee Association 4011 W. Flagler Street #405 President: Sean Moy Miami, FL 33134 Vice President: Mary Lugo Phone: (305) 643-2254 Sect. -Treasurer: Rodrigo Jimenez Email: Loca11907union(&,2mail.com Recording Sect.: Debbie Brown April 21, 2026 Edgard Hernandez, Pension Administrator City of Miami General Employees' & Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust 2901 Bridgeport Avenue Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Dear Mr. Hernandez: On behalf of the Miami General Employees AFSCME Local 1907, it is my wish to appoint Clyde Knight to serve on the GESE Pension Board. I would appreciate your assistance in placing Clyde Knight's name for appointment on the next Commission Agenda. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Sean Moy, President AFSCME Local 1907 Clyde I. Knight SUMMARY 2026 MY 1 Q Ali 9: Q6 OFFICE C C f f i{ Highly skilled and licensed electrician with the skills and expertise in all different facets in electrical maintenance and installation. Skilled at creative problem solving and a self-starter and independent thinker. Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. He possesses a good moral character and always exceeds expectations when performing his job. Assigned to the Police Department in September 1995. EXPERIENCE City of Miami February 2016 to March 2023 Electrician (Retired) Responsible for skilled technical work in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in city -owned facilities, parks, and infrastructure! EXPERIENCE (continued) City of Miami Police Department Sept. 2014 to February 2016 Acting Facilities Maintenance Manager (1) In this period, I served in a dual capacity as the sole Electrician for all of the Police facilities and as the acting supervisor over the Building Maintenance Detail. In this time period, the Building Maintenance Detail completed and closed over 4,000 work orders and prepared the Miami Police Department main facilities (Central, North, South, SOS, and Mounted) for CALEA inspection and recertification. All of the facilities met and passed the inspection. City of Miami Police Department Sept. 1995 to Sept. 2014 Electrician Miami, FL Responsible for skilled technical work in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in city -owned facilities, parks, and infrastructure City of Miami General Services Administration Assigned to: Property Maintenance Department July 1984 to September 1995 Commercial and trade shows installation using various methods: above ground and underground installations, using various types of material: PVC, Rigid and EMT conduits as electrical plans specified. Pulling in service conductors for single, 3-phase and parallel services for single and multi -floor buildings as job requires. Mount and connect single phase, 3-phase panel and service equipment disconnects. Install and connect 3-phase transformers. Connect different types of electrical equipment, pumps, motors, fans, speed drives, elevators and troubleshoot, repair and upgrade different electrical systems. Working with electrical plans. United States Army Fort Davis, Panama Tactical Wire Operations Specialist. EDUCATION Miami -Dade College Obtained 3 Associate in Science Degrees Electrical Distribution Technology, Electronics Technology and Electromechanical Technology State of Florida Apprentice Program Certified Apprentice Certificate FL, USA High School: Charlotte Amalie High School St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. References available upon request. Sept. 1977 to Sept. 1980 1981-1983 1984 - 1988 1974 to 1977 11'1"5° Local 1907AFSCME ' 7r American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Miami General Employee Association 4011 W. Hagler Street #405 President: Sean Moy Miami, FL 33134 Vice President: Mary Lugo Phone: (305) 643-2254 Sect. -Treasurer: Rodrigo Jimenez Email: Local1907union iv„mail.com Recording Sect.: Debbie Brown May 5, 2026 Edgard Hernandez, Pension Administrator City of Miami General Employees' & Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust 2901 Bridgeport Avenue Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Dear Mr. Hernandez: On behalf of the Miami General Employees AFSCME Local 1907, it is my wish to appoint Mercedes Librada Rodriguez to serve on the GESE Pension Board. I would appreciate your assistance in placing Mercedes Librada Rodriguez name for appointment on the next Commission Agenda. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Sean Moy, President AFSCME Local 1907 571 cafrj 0 ti 7O261AY 13 AM 9: 05 OFFICE tJ E_ i MERCEDES LIBRADA RODRIGUEZ CITY ;? RESUME A senior policy administrator with almost 30 years experiences with considerable knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of Miami -Dade County Departments, County Mayor's Office and County Commission including Tallahassee legislative experience. Strong knowledge of local and state laws and regulations pertaining to assigned departmental activities. Strong understanding of principles of business and public administration; personnel rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures. Abilities to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the County Manager and Mayor, senior management, County departments, officials from regulatory agencies, elected officials, representatives of the local, state federal government, different municipalities and County (EOC) emergency management. Started government career with the City of Miami. Native speaker in English, Spanish and some French. Demonstrated core competencies include: • 4 National NACIO Award Recipient • Worked for a State Representative • Strong knowledge of City and County government • Policy Advisor, Chief of Staff, Manager/Supervisor Level • Years of experience, 5 different Miami - Dade County Managers • Years of experience, 3 County Mayors • Years of experience, 4 Commissioners • Years of experience, Planning and Zoning, CDMP Application Issues, Mayor Veto Opinion • Protocol and experience with Diplomats and Head of States Miami -Dade County Administrative Officer 2, Security and Communications Division, Water and Sewer Dept 12/19 - Present • Assist with multiple tasks including budget preparation, communicate with other Divisions and/or County Departments especially the EOC Emergency Center. • Respond to Water and Sewer Department customer services complaints. Communicate coherently with local municipalities, fire rescue, police, local agencies such as DDA and other utilities companies when service is requested due to an emergency under County jurisdiction. • Coordination of WASD Fire Warden Program by creating the volunteer list and their roles which had not existed in 10 years. 70 plus WASD employees have been identified. Coordinated the Fire Drills. Provided these WASD 70 employees with their vest, hats and flashlights. • Assisted with the Coordination of the inspections at Douglas and LeJeune Complex by the City of Miami Fire Department. • Perform administrative duties by maintaining a daily activity logs for Sewer Overflow Spills complaints. • Filed constituent records and employee's training records with their emergency contact form. • Assist with ordering office supplies and copier toners with the WASD Procurement Division. Once the supplies arrived organizing them in their respective locations. Mercedes L. Rodriguez — Page 1 • Assistance with various writing materials. Coordinate meetings for Division Chief and Manager and other supervisors and reserve conference room. • Participated as an observer or a panelist in several WASD employee interview committees. • Attended the Miami and Fort Lauderdale Urban Area Security Initiative Conference in July 2024. • Attended the 2024 National Homeland Security Conference in Miami Beach. • Obtain information by field personnel and outside contractors regarding status on projects. • Coordination of updating WASD COOP Emergency Plan, Natural Disaster Manual, Annex H Closed PODS with senior management and all Division Chiefs. • Assisted monthly with reviewing the WASD employee termination list with our emergency documents. es • Assisted with the idea of creating an emergency pocket pamphlet. -11 • Assisted the I.D. Room with fingerprinting processing vendor background forms for securit • Assisted with updating the WASD Code Brown document. • Assisted with Division SOP documents with QA and QC staff.co �. • Assisted the Division with the WASD Hurricane Tabletop. 4; n • Assisted with analysis relating to WaterISAC information comparison with our departm-nt. • Assisted with data information regarding camera locations statistics for the Division, 3 • Attended the CPR/AED and First Aid WASD Training. �`' • Assisted with created emergency contact laminated cards for WASD senior staff for hurricaie& season. • Assisted with gathering information about our division responsibilities by Hazen and Sawyer consultant recommendations. • Participated quarterly in the County EOC drone policies and UAS Working Group Meetings. • Attended Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services coordinated by Department of Homeland Security and FEMA on March 2023. • Attended the Disaster Assistance (DAE) Program Training. • Attended the FIU Academy International Disaster Preparedness 10th Annual on June 14th, 2025. • Attended the Supervisory Leadership Development Program Training, County -wide Cyber Security Awareness Training, Ethics Training, Equal Employment Opportunity, OSHA Safety Training and Medical Surveillance Program, Diversity Training, MS Excel Training, Tackling Racial Bias Training, etc. • Data entry of the Work from Home Weekly Report for the Division for over 2 years for the Department senior staff. • Assisted with gathering information of how other major water departments in the nation use their Call Center data. • Assisted with the WASD Family Picnic. • Assisted the Operation Coordinator and the Assistant Chief of Security with their tasks of data entry of security vendors contracts invoices, made copies and delivered them to the WASD Finance Division for payment process. • Assisted the Division Chief and Manager by creating a daily excel spreadsheets of the Call Center in -take of complaints relating to the Domestic Wastewater Discharge spill cases. • Assisted the Division Chief and Manager by creating a daily excel spreadsheets relating to incidents created by the construction contractors. Information complying dating back 3 plus years. • Assisted WASD Training and Development Division with updating all employees training records. Mercedes L. Rodriguez - Page 2 Miami -Dade County Administrative Officer 1, Engineering Division/Transit and & Public Works Department 09/19 -12/19 • Administrative work in planning and supervising; organizing administrative duties for two engineering managers with the Engineering Traffic Signal & Signs Division (TSS). • Acting as engineering division staff consisting of administrative and technical assistance in various capacities. Coordinate meetings for engineering staff and response to emails and customer phone inquiries. • Draft and edit all forms of correspondence for protocol and proper format for TraffidPontr41 Center Engineers. • Open service requests and coordinates responses and status updates with engineers to ensure timely completion and closure of traffic service request. . • Assist engineering staff with traffic study. Updating and maintaining spreadsheet of new FP . meter accounts for traffic signals. Assisting with invoice payments for FPL meter traffic signal accounts with County Finance Department staff and FDOT. • Provided aided during natural disaster events. ; • • Use programs such as EAM, KITS, FDOT Sun -Guide Operator, Bluebeam, New Genete_ eta c•T1 Miami -Dade County Clerk 4 Auditor, Revenue Recovery Division, Water and Sewer Department 09/16 - 09/19 • Employed with Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer Department, New Business Division, Revenue Recovery Unit. • Researched and analysis debt collections for Revenue Recovery Cases. Organized information on excel spreadsheets and charts for uncollected fees for over 800 old customer cases by all 36 municipalities, etc. • Revenue total collected of old cases $1,882,706.71. • Offered customers the opportunity to enter into a payment arrangement agreement. The responsibility was to collect on unpaid impact fees from outstanding customers/applicants who needed review and approval of plans and documents for residential and commercial use. • The coordination among different County Departments and other municipalities relating to the same customers is important for cross reference purposes. One needed to review the existing information with the State of Florida and local municipality records. • The coordination among different County Departments and other municipalities relating to the same customers is important for cross reference purposes. One needed to review the existing information with the State of Florida and local municipality records. • Some of the cases have a statute time expiration/legal limitation that allows the County to collect on property owners within a city. The division must contact all parties affected. • One needed to be organized and keep correct record information. • The filing of cases and outdated files were filed in different orders. One needed to follow up with each case and provide notes on the record for each. • One needs to be sending different method of letters in order to have a contact history for each case. • Knowledge of E-Builder System/ a new financial software system and SharePoint. Use ERP Finance System, County Building Dept Permits/Plans Tracking System; work with 36 different municipalities to collect debts. Check State of Florida Sunbiz and Business Tax. • Volunteered for Miami -Dade County Hurricane Dorrian Relief Efforts at Youth Fair Grounds. Mercedes L. Rodriguez - Page 3 Fri Miami -Dade County Library Assistant 3, Library Department CI! 2O25 fly 16 AM 9 05 CLE t 11/23/15 - 09/02/16 • Supervisory professional library work, requiring in-depth knowledge of a variety of library techniques. • Under the direction of a library professional, employees re -organize in specialized cataloging and indexing library materials, performing reference work, and assisting by prioritize library duties and responsibilities. • Employees work with independence within the scope of established policies and procedures. Cataloging library materials using cataloging sources, searches for bibliographical guidance and direction of a professional assist with the daily operations of a specialized library service. • Assist with all branch items including the coordination of Story -Telling Program, etc. Assist with all responsibilities relating to Branch Storage Inventory. • Supervision may be exercised over subordinate non-professional library personnel, library pages and/or volunteers. • Assist with reconciles of patron fines and fees and prepare deposit reports. Exercises responsibility for the proper maintenance of library materials and equipment in an assigned library area. • Maintains supplies and equipment inventories and requisitions new supplies as needed. Knowledge of library circulation procedures and cataloging rules. • Knowledge of customer services principles and techniques. Ability to assist tactfully and courteously with the public. Ability to assist superiors in various phrases library work. • Assist with carrying out certain duties requiring physical strength. Performed low level work as required. Serves as the person in charge of an assigned area in the absence of the manager. City of Sweetwater Interim Director, Parks and Recreation Department 07/15 — 09/01/16 • Supervise Department staff of 15 employees and re -organize by priories their duties and responsibilities. • Assist with all legislative responsibilities relating to Department items including the coordination of the Summer Camp Program, After School Care Program, etc. • Provided aided during natural disaster events. • Create new fundraising opportunities for the Department to generate additional Assist with all responsibilities relating to Department Property Inventory. • Assist with all Department budget responsibilities. Miami -Dade County Legislative Assistant of Miami -Dade County Commission, District 10 12/18/12 — 04/15 • Assist the Commission Office with all legislative responsibilities relating to the 8 Commission Committees; including the coordination with the County Attorney's Office, Agenda Office, Office of the Chair and the Mayor's Office relating to sponsored items, monitor agenda items not under District 10 sponsorship. • Assist the Commission Office with all responsibilities relating to the Zoning and CDMP Agendas. Mercedes L. Rodriguez — Page 4 • Assist with oversight of all budget responsibilities relating to District 10 including GOB and PTP funding projects. Include a separate budget for the Cattle Show. • Responsible for all the coordination of Community Base Organization (CBO's) funding allocation process. • Responsible for responding to all County Administrative requests in a timely matter including constituent requests. • Responsible for all duties relating to scheduling of appointment requests from the Administration and constituents. • Responsible for all District 10 travel related items. • Provided aided during natural disaster events to our constituents with giving out water and ice and food mainly to our senior communities. • Responsible for responding to all invitations and ordering Proclamation or Certificates if necessary. • Coordination of all Media related items such as press conferences, press releases, media packages, inquiries, etc. • Coordination of all Special events such as invitations, flyers and logistics for street naming dedication ceremonies, groundbreaking ceremonies, family movie nights, Breakfast of Champions, etc. • Coordination of all Monthly Town Hall Meetings. Westchester at West Dade Regional Library and Kendall Soccer Park. • Coordination of special committee assignments relating to the Agriculture, Horse and Cattle Show for several months. • Coordination relating to all responsibilities of District 10 Board appointment vacancies. Also, group meeting with all District 10 appointees. • Monitor all State Legislative items for District 10. Funding for FIU Over path and Marketing,., Funds for the Agriculture, Horse and Cattle Show and the Hospital Helicopter Landing Issue:age some examples. Miami -Dade County Policy Advisor, County Executive Office of Miami -Dade County Interim Government 03/4.1-9/1 • Assist the County Executive Office under the County Manager's supervision due to Mayor's vacancy. • Assist with tasks relating to Jackson Health System/PHT Financial Recovery Board Committees, the Board of County Commission Hospital Governance Task Force and the Office of Countywide Healthcare Planning. • Monitor Board of County Commission agenda items relating to JMH, MPO and all Zoning and CDMP Hearings items. • Monitor all State Legislative Hearings relating to the Miami -Dade County and Jackson Health System. Mercedes L. Rodriguez — Page 5 Miami -Dade County 2026 N11 ! P Policy Advisor, County Executive Office of Miami -Dade County,_, 'x 1341o6 - 03/11 • Served as the Policy Advisor relating to Board of County Commission Zoning'and CDMP Hearings in order to provide veto opinion on Commission approved Zoning and CDMP items. Plus monitor all Zoning Community Council Hearings and DIC/Development Impact Council Hearings. Monitor all the Zoning EAR/Evaluation and Appraisal Report Community Hearings which happen every 7th year cycle. • Policy Advisor relating to (2) Board of County Commission Committee (Budget, Planning and Sustainability Committee Recreation, Culture and Tourism Committee). • Provided oversight of a variety of boards, special events, task forces and committees for the County Executive Office reporting to the Mayor's Office; SNP/Safe Neighborhood Park Bond, GOB Citizen Advisory Board, Cultural Affairs Council and Vizcaya Trust Board, Charter Review Task Force, JMH Children Hospital Ad -Hoc Committee Meetings, Sport Commission Committee Meetings and Youth Crime Watch Task Force Committee Meetings. • Served as the County Executive Office Mayor's appointment as his designee to the Miami -Dade County Census Complete Count Committee, JMH Public Health Trust as non -ex officially member, Miami Dade Zoo Oversight Board of Trustees, Miami -Dade HIV/AIDS Partnership Board, United Way Board of Trustee and Miami -Dade County United Way Leadership Cabinet Committee, Homeless Trust Board, CAA/Community Action Agency. • Served as Liaison from the County Executive Office to the Miami -Dade County Parks and Recreation Department. Coordinated with the Mayor's In the Company of Women Award Ceremony and the Great Park Summit. • Provided effective assistance to the County Mayor, County Manager and/or senior staff in the coordination and management of a variety of countywide services. • Responsible for assisting and overseeing the Mayor, County Manager and/or senior staff in coordinating and ensuring the provision of government services; coordinates assignments with County departments. • Provided aided during natural disaster events throughout the County and helped at the EOC. • Reviewed, modified and approved/disapproves agenda items to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for content and form; provides information to supervisor in reference to agenda items; facilitates and/or participate in meetings with and responds to questions from County Commissioners and Commission staff; represents County Mayor Office and/or County Manager at the Board of County Commission, Commission Committees and other community, interdepartmental meetings, serve on advisory and community boards as necessary, review correspondence and other materials received in the County Mayor 's and /or County Manager's Office; assigns correspondence to staff, as necessary. • Participated in the development of management policies and procedures to direct Miami -Dade County government services; participates in the implementation of Mayoral and/or County Commission policy directives. • Participated in the development of goals and objectives, performance measures and strategic planning for assigned County departments; attends business plan meetings and budget hearings for assigned County departments; Assisted with responds to media inquiries received in the County Mayor's Office. • Provided public information as requested; refers more to specific inquiries to the Mayor's Communication Department for an appropriate response. Mercedes L. Rodriguez - Page 6 Miami -Dade County 2026 18 Administrative Officer II - Public Affairs Coordinator I 9: 05 Parks and Recreation Department, Communications & Marketing DiIisttn - { , ., 01103 - 04/06 • Supervised 2 employees, reviewed purchasing requisitions, organized brochures and office files, ordered office equipment and prepare the division PAR. Assisted the division manager with carrying out various administrative activities. • Planned, scheduled and coordinated construction dedication ceremonies, ground breaking ceremonies and other special events. Coordinated with Commissioners and their staff details of the project, date and activities planned for the event if necessary. Provided information for the media liaison within the communications division for the press packages, press releases and talking points for the department director and elected officials. • Volunteered during Hurricane Katrina and Wilma at the County EOC with our parks needs in 2005 and received by the Parks Director a certificate. • Prepared reports on a quarterly basis for the division manager and director. Evaluating staff issues and offer recommendations. • Designed control procedures for the distribution of tickets and receipt of funds for special events such as In the Company of Women Award Ceremony. • Helped Coordinate information booths at such events as Radio Disney Back to School Campaign at shopping malls or the Metro Zoo. • Coordinated the 2003 USA Track and Field Junior Olympics volunteer breakfast at the Seaport. Coordinated Consulate members of different countries to attend the grand open of the Kendall Soccer Park Dedication Ceremony. • Occasionally set up tours for staff to visit construction site to review such project as the FINN Project at Haulover Park, Camp Matecumbe, Kendall Soccer Park, Crandon Boardwalk to discuss project completion and ceremony set up. • Coordinate volunteers for department annual event as the In the Company of Women at Vizcaya Museum and coordinate all sites logistic. • Coordinated over 300 volunteers for the 2003 USA Track and Field Junior Olympics at Tropical Park. • Stayed in contact with department staff, elected officials, contractor, sub -contractors, consultants, community organizations, etc. regarding the events from beginning to end. • Contacted department staff as to the funding source and amount spent on each of the items within the project. • Attended and set up meetings with all the different level of staff. Attended on a monthly basis the C.I. meetings and Parks Department 75th Anniversary committee meetings. • Assisted with the GOB campaign participating as a speaker going to different community organization and homeowner associations to explain the eight bond questions which were being presented to the voters in the Fall of 2004. Awards: 1. 2005-2006 Miami -Dade County United Way Leadership Cabinet Member Plaque. 2. 2005 received 4 NACIO Awards (National Association of Counties) for the following construction projects dedications, groundbreaking Ceremonies or special events. 3. 17th Annual in the Company of Women Award. 4. Crandon Golf Clubhouse Dedication Ceremony. 5. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park Groundbreaking Ceremony. 6. Westwind Lakes Park Recreation Center Groundbreaking Ceremony. MercedesL. Rodriguez — Page 7 EF17 Miami -Dade County 20/ i* 8 " a: uu Clerk IV, Financial Resources Division, Parksdtrd Recreation Department 04/98 — 01/03 • Audited, inputted and filed timesheets for cost accounting and labor distribution process, receive, log, and maintain master list. • Maintained in-house equipment and materials records for all employees participating in the Park Department's work order system. • Opened daily work order requests, organize and distribute monthly FAMIS financial reports for division, and distribute various other reports. • Distributed all division mail, manage main office phone line, ensure smooth operation of all shared division office equipment, order office supplies, provide routine filing and clerical assistance, and create and distribute monthly division calendar. Miami -Dade County Secretary, Manager's Office 01/95 - 03/98 • Designed, implemented and maintained automated the County -wide constituent response system; coordinate intake, distribution, routing, response and reporting of 3,815 closed constituent cases since 1995 (only 120 cases remained open after inheriting over 400 open cases). • Provided backup to office staff, including answering telephone calls, filing, and clerical assistance. Track all memos and documents signed, stamped, or returned for correction or review; log all travel by County employees (verify approval by Department Directors and Manager's assistants). • Tracked all hearing examiner reports and agenda items in coordination with Agenda Office Coordination and County Attorney's Office. • Logged all County executive employee salary review. Develop, update and distribute to all appropriate offices: (1) Executive Offices Directory, (2) County -wide Emergency Directory, (3) County Commission Office Directory and (4) Department Director/ Secretaries Directory. Develop, update and distribute to all appropriate offices: (1) Senior and Special Assistants to County Manager Monthly Leave Schedule, (2) County Manager's Office Duty Officer Schedule, and (3) Senior and Special Assistants to County Manager Assignment Schedule. Miami -Dade County Intergovernmental Aide Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust 09/93 - 01/95 • Scheduled and notified of Trust and committee members of meetings; Trust had seven committees in total, in coordination with the Executive Director. • Organized special meetings such as workshops and town hall meetings, ensured that everything was in place for Trust and committee meetings, including agenda packages, rooms, recorder, public hearing notices, all filing (in coordination with secretary), ensured distribution to members of all news articles and publications. • Provided aided during natural disaster events throughout the County and helped at the EOC. • Drafted memos relating to notices of meetings including Sunshine Law requirements. Mercedes L. Rodriguez — Page 8 Miami -Dade County P(25 Administrative Aide Board of Miami -Dade County Commission Distrct�5 9: 06 06/93 — 09/93 G Fj=°s f • Parks and Recreation Committee agenda coordinator aril analyst ' ti • Reviewed agenda items and made recommendations to Chairperson and developed special initiatives. • Provided aided during natural disaster events throughout the County and helped at the EOC. • Supported office administration including correspondences, filing and supervised calendar clerk; constituent services; liaison to Taipei Sister Cities Committee; and special events activities coordinator (e.g. town hall meetings, district office meetings, proclamations). Miami -Dade County Administrative Aide Board of Miami -Dade County Commission District 5 04/93 — 06/93 • Supported office administration including filing, correspondence and constituent services. Miami -Dade County Chief of Staff Board of Miami -Dade County Commission District 1 04/93 — 06/93 • Managed commission staff (4) and office. Coordinator and analyst for Park and Recreation, Libraries and Cultural Affairs Committee agenda. • Tracked commission and zoning agenda items, Hispanic community liaison, special events & town hall meetings coordinator, media liaison, calendar coordinator including all travel agenda and logistics. Provided aided during natural disaster events throughout the County and helped at the EOC. Miami -Dade County Administrative Aide Board of Miami -Dade County Commission District 1 09/90 - 06/92 Parks and Recreation Committee agenda coordinator and analyst, Hispanic community liaison, personal assistant to Commissioner, calendar coordinator, and special events coordinator (e.g. Taipei Sister Cities Committee, Adopt -A -Parks Program, Town Hall Meetings, Youth Advisory Board, Graffiti Paint -Out Program). City of Miami Manager's Office 08/87- 06/88 • Secretarial duties to senior staff • assisting with special projects with youth constituent issues citywide • Provided aided during natural disaster events throughout the County and helped at the EOC. State Representative Arnhilda Gonzalez-Badia 11/86 — 08/87 Legislative Aide • Secretarial duties and special projects coordination. • Research on legislative matters Mercedes L. Rodriguez — Page 9 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: 7/31/2025 Emergency Evaluation and Active Shooter Training Course 7/10/2025 Microsoft Planner Training Course 6/14/2025 Supervisory Leadership Development Program 5/16/2024 Miami -Dade County Service Excellence Certificate 3/20/2024 First Aid American Red Cross Certificate 2/27/2024 Adult CPR/AED American Red Cross Certificate 1/7/2025 Ethics Training 11/27/2023 Global Anti -Harassment (All Employees and Supervisors) Certificate 11/27/2023 Preventing Workplace Discrimination Certificate 11/27/2023 Preventing Workplace Bullying for Supervisors Certificate 11/27/2023 Preventing Retaliation Certificate 11/22/2023 Essentials for Account Data Handlers and Supervisors 11/22/2023 Security Awareness Annual Refresher Certificate 8/17/2023 Microsoft Advance Excel 8/17/2023 Workplace Civility and Respect Training and Tackling Racial Bias 8/9/2023 Human Resource Observer Training 8/8/2023 Disability Etiquette ADA Training 6/1/2023 Analyzing Employee Performance Problems 5/23/2023 Introduction to EAMS 5/17/2023 Introduction to Excel 5/10/2023 CPR AED 4/18/2023 Microsoft Introduction MS Excel 3/15/ and 3/16/2023 FEMA Medical Point of Dispensing (POD) Planning and Response Certificate 2/4/2023 City of Miami Fire Department C.E.R.T. Bleeding Control Certificate 11/22/2022 Professional Workplace Communications 7/31/2022 City of Miami Fire Rescue Department C.E.R.T. Program 5/5/2022 WASD Fire Warden Program 01/11/22 Unlocking County Services 8/10/2021 TEAM Building 07/07/21 Tackling Racial Bias (For WASD Managers & Supervisors) 7/6/21 Professional Workplace Communication 06/08/21 Unlawful Workplace Harassment & Discrimination 05/21/21 Introduction to EAMS (General Navigation) 05/20/21 Microsoft Introduction to MS Excel 02/02/20 EOC Infrastructure Branch Training 11/12/19 MDCC Frontline Leadership Development Certificate 10/17/19 Ethics Training for County Employees Certificate 07/09/19 E-Builder Basics: INTRO to Calendar 07/09/19 E-Builder Basics; Managing Meeting Minutes and Calendar 07/06/19 E-Builder Basics: Intro to Processes and Document Management 05/31/19 Hurricane Evacuation Centers and Point of Distributions 01/10/19 WASD (RECYCLE Program 06/12/18 Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE) Program 11/29/17 Preventing Employment Discrimination for Managers 07/27/17 ERP Financials Upgrade 9.2 07/24/17 Employee Protection Ordinance 3/24/17 Preventing Unlawful Workplace Harassment for Managers c-� `• Mercedes L. Rodriguez - Page 10 3/24/17 Preventing Workplace Violence Managers Edition 3/22/17 Valuing Diversity Managers Edition 04/08/16 Ethics Training for County Employees Certificate 03/22/16 New Employee Orientation 01/12/16 Service Excellence Online 01/11/16 Know Your County Government Online 01/06/16 Ethics Training for County Employees Certificate 12/23/13 Ethics Training for County Employees Certificate 9/21/09 Business Writing Level 2 5/17/02 Time Management Skills 11/15/01 Supervisor Safety Level 1 and 2 01/17/01 Recruitment and Selection Interview Panel 01/09/01 Power Point 11/29/00 Conflict Resolution 11/22/00 Progressive Discipline Level 1 and 2 11/09/00 Cultural Diversity Level 1 and 2 11/03/00 Report Writing through Public Information 11/01/00 Fair Employment Practice 2 11/01/00 Orientation to Personnel Procedures 10/30/00 Supervisor Certification Program 10/27/00 Purchasing Procedures for Current Users 10/26/00 Customer Services 10/17/00 Orientation to Personnel Procedures 09/27/00 Unlawful Harassment 06/07/00 Career Development 05/09/00 Ethics Roundtable Discussion 03/23/99 Ethics Awareness 01/25/99 Cost Accounting/ WO System AWARDS/HONORS: (Please refer to attachment separately) 4 National NACIOS Award Among other Government Agencies. 17th Annual Miami -Dade County In the Company of Women Award. Miami -Dade County United Way Leadership Cabinet Award. Volunteer of the Year -Y.M.C.A. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure Award. Volunteer of the Year Award United Cerebral Palsy. Miami Dade County Census Committee Member Award. COMPUTER SKILLS • E-Builder, ERP, EAM, KITS, CCB, Microsoft Word, Excel, AmiPro 123, WordPerfect, and Windows EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor of Public Administration, Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida, 05/2000 Mercedes L. Rodriguez - Page 11 • AWARDS/BOARDS/HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS • Y.M.C.A. Volunteer of the Year Award • City of Miami Fire Department C.E.R.T. Program • Miami -Dade County WASA Fire Warden Program • City of Miami Planning Advisory Board (PAB) • Miami -Dade County Planning Advisory Board (PAB) • Miami -Dade County WASD Service Award • Community Involvement Diploma Latin Chamber of Commerce (C.A.M.A.C.O.L) • Women Of Tomorrow Mentor Scholarship Program • City of Miami Bayfront Park Trust • Miami River Commission • Miami -Dade County Baynanza Clean Up • City of Miami District 1 Food Distribution Volunteer Program • City of Miami Youth Advisory Board, Police Department Volunteer Thank You Certificate • Jackson Memorial Hospital Public Health Trust (PHT) Ex -Official Member • Jackson Memorial Hospital Children Ad -Hoc Committee • Jackson Memorial Hospital South Dade Medical Campus Expansion Ad -Hoc Committee • Liga Contra el Cancer Volunteer Thank You Award • City of Miami Little Havana/Latin Quarter Association Appreciation Certificate • Miami -Dade County Charter Review Task Force • Miami -Dade County Sports Committee Member • Miami -Dade County Census Member Committee Thank You Award Cr • Miami -Dade County Save Neighborhood Park Bond SNP BoardZza • Miami -Dade Cultural Affairs Council Ad -Hoc Committee Member • Vizcaya Trust Board Ad -Hoc Committee Member;:cotl+ • Miami Zoo Oversight Board of Trustees • Miami Zoo Amazon and Beyond Thank You Award � 1' L • Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust ID; C3 • Miami -Dade County Community Action Agency Board Member (CAA) • 17th Annual in The Company of Women Special Recognition Award • United Way Miami -Dade County Leadership Cabinet Thank You Award • United Way Mayor's Ball Thank You Award • 0 Miami -Dade County Parks and Recognition Department United Way Thank You Certificate • The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for The Cure Gratitude Award • Volunteer of the Year Award United Cerebral Palsy — Latin Division • Miami -Dade County Mayor's HIV/AIDS Partnership Board • Annual Miami International Agriculture, Horse and Cattle Show Committee • NACIO Award (National Association of Counties) Grand Opening Crandon Golf Clubhouse • NACIO Award (National Association of Counties) Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park Recreation Center Groundbreaking Ceremony • NACIO Award (National Association of Counties) Grand Opening Westwind Lakes Park and Soccer Field Dedication Ceremony • NACIO Award (National Association of Counties) 17th Annual In The Company of Women • Miami -Dade County Parks and Recreation Department Supervisor of the Quarter Award • Miami -Dade County Parks and Recreation Department Employee Recognition "Embracing Excellence" Award • Miami -Dade County Parks and Recreation Department Commendation For Building Better • Miami -Dade County Communities General Obligation Bond Campaign (GOB) • Miami -Dade County Employee Relation Department Cultural Diversity Certificate • Miami -Dade County Parks and Recreation Department USA Track and Field Junior Olympics Organizing Committee Thank You Award • Miami -Dade County Parks and Recreation Department Special Events Recognition • Miami -Dade County Certificate of Achievement Supervisor Certification Program d3a •• 1‘? Local 1907" AFSCME American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Miami General Employee Association 4011 W. Flagler Street #405 President: Sean Moy Miami, FL 33134 Vice President: Mary Lugo Phone: (305) 643-2254 Sect. -Treasurer: Rodrigo Jimenez Email: LocaI1907union(a)gmail.com Recording Sect.: Debbie Brown April 21, 2026 Edgard Hernandez, Pension Administrator City of Miami General Employees' & Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust 2901 Bridgeport Avenue Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Dear Mr. Hernandez: On behalf of the Miami General Employees AFSCME Local 1907, it is my wish to appoint Ann -Marie Sharpe to serve on the GESE Pension Board. I would appreciate your assistance in placing Ann -Marie Sharpe's name for appointment on the next Commission Agenda. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Sean Moy, President AFSCME Local 1907 ry CO m Ann -Marie Sharpe, ARM SUMMARY Risk Management professional with diverse operational experience; establish and monitor claims management and risk mitigation strategies to minimize exposure to the organization. Analyze data to identify trends, develop solutions to manage claims costs and achieve risk management goals. Implement cost reduction initiatives to manage claims, analyze self-insurance and commercial insurance for effectiveness and cost saving. Direct, plan, and coordinate the implementation and administration of self -insured Risk Management programs to identify and manage property, casualty, health and safety exposures. Demonstrate analytical and technical skills to formulate innovative solutions, create policy & procedure, provide training and mentoring, and effectively communicate complex and sensitive matters. Thought leader and conference speaker. EXPERIENCE City of Miami, Director, Risk Management Jul 2013 - July 2025 c=� Administered the day-to-day operations of the Department of Risk Management, which includes: • Claims administration; workers compensation, property damage, bodily injury and subrogation recovery. • Property/casualty insurance program; business continuity, general liability, property, employee health & • Employee benefits program; health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance r` 1 Created and recommended risk control and claim management processes that aligned with best practice • Established funding levels as appropriate ^-.t Prepared and managed department's budget of approximately $80M�� Evaluated and recommended vendors which may provide services for the City's Risk Management functions Prepared regular and special reports Effectively supervised staff of 26, and monitored activities to ensure department's goals are met Participated in Emergency Operation Management (EOC) Incident Response Team ra `-� Fri 0 CD E1 y a ;TS l 1,0 City of Durham, NC, Risk Manager 2010 - 2013 Managed the City's self -insured Risk Management Program with $1 Million retention on liability and workers compensation. Program includes management of safety program and claims administration. Allocated costs to enterprise funds and departments by way of comprehensive cost allocation study Identified, evaluated and analyzed risks inherent in the various operations of the City. Monitored the City's operations so rising levels of risks can be identified early and accurately. Managed claims operations by meeting with claims staff and third party administrators; reviewed claims data and reports; ensured proper claims management; conducted accident investigations; negotiated, evaluated and recommended claim settlements, participated in mediation conferences and handled public inquiries, prepared financial analysis and cost projections. # Prepared and conducted training sessions for department directors, managers and general employees regarding risk management and safety matters. Recommended, implemented and maintained insurance contractual requirements. Reviewed certificate of insurance for compliance with risk management requirements. Ensured the City's interests are protected by reviewing contract and RFPs insurance language; establishing threshold requirements for various insurance coverage; drafting appropriate contract/RFP language; and advising City staff regarding risk management recommendations. Reduced lost work days by 30% by implementing robust return to work program Administered loss control and environmental compliance program citywide Ensured OSHA compliance, developed and maintained OSHA required regulatory programs Managed Risk Management staff by reviewing work products and services; ensuring accurate work schedules; monitoring projects/programs; addressing operational deficiencies. Prepared annual insurance program by reviewing and analyzing citywide insurance needs; obtaining quotes from brokers and established funding levels based on actuarial studies obtained. Managed safety activities by reviewing policies and recommending revisions; conducting accident investigations and root cause analysis and reviewing claims data to determine training needs. Prepared and administered risk management budget of approximately $17 Million. City of West Palm Beach, FL, Risk Manager 2003 - 2010 Reviewed insurance and indemnification clauses in contracts to ensure appropriate insurance contractual requirements. Liaised with all departments on insurance requirements. Ann -Marie Sharpe, ARM, RMPE - page 1 of 3 Managed all aspects of the City's risk portfolio including casualty (General Liability, Cyber risk and, Automobile Liability), Executive Risks (Public Officials' Liability, Fiduciary), Workers Compensation, property and other specialized coverages. Responsible for analysis of insurance proposals, negotiate terms, conditions and pricing. Prepared and presented safety, liability and accident prevention classes, seminars and training courses for Department Directors, Managers and general employees. Evaluated and developed best practices for controlling and monitoring operations. Implemented an enterprise -wide approach for the identification, assessment and treatment of risk exposures in order to minimize the impact on City's resources and the environment. Served as the enterprise -wide internal consultant on risk mitigation strategies, contract reviews, lease arrangements and affiliation agreements etc. Reviewed contracts and develop written assessments to include risk identification and proposed appropriate risk treatment. Directed management of all claims up to adjudication including general liability claims, workers' compensation and automobile. Managed claims investigation, negotiation and recommended claims settlement. Developed and implemented claims litigation management process. Developed and analyzed claims data to identify trends, presented recommendations to upper management Prepared and administered risk budget of approximately $6 Million. Key member of the Emergency Management team. First responder responsibility. Provided leadership to risk management staff to realize goals and maintain best practice. Collaborated with key stakeholders including City Attorney's Office, department directors and City Administration on various risk reduction initiatives. Significant knowledge of Risk Management Information Systems. Structured measurable performance standards for brokers, third party administrators (Claims) and other service providers; increased productivity, accountability and enhanced quality work processes. Coordinated and directed the activities of insurance consultants; effectively managed multiple vendor relationships including third party administrators (TPA), insurance brokers and actuaries. In-depth knowledge of insurance company operations including, regulatory compliance, underwriting, loss control and claims handling. Hall County Board of Commissioners. Gainesville, GA, Risk Manager 2000 - 2003 Directed the development and management of the county's self insurance program, including risk identification and analysis, Safety program, claims administration and workers compensation program management. Experienced in Financial Modeling — loss forecasting, premium trending and financial reporting. Developed (in collaboration with the actuary) the schema for determining what types and levels of risk should be retained or transferred based on potential frequency, severity, impact on risk propensity. Served as the County's resource on all insurance and risk management related matters, including contract review, lease negotiations and procurement as well as risk management and safety training. Managed Risk Management budget with emphasis on cost containment. Responsible for work place violence prevention and harassment training programs. Identified cause of loss and introduced training necessary to avert reoccurrence of losses Facilitated the marketing, purchasing and implementation of the County's insurance portfolio by way of bid process.. Reduced loss frequency and severity by developing and administering effective loss prevention programs Analyzed loss data and prepared reports providing loss projections. Chaired County wide safety committee. `D i ! tr.) AIG Claim Services Workers Compensation. Alpharetta, GA, Claim Specialist c> cri 1996 - 2000 ;u Fri Conducted compensability investigation for injuries arising out of and in the course of employment. Conducted coverage investigations to ensure applicability to loss = C Interfaced with physicians, attorneys, and insureds to resolve issues Managed litigated cases to ensure cost effective outcome Negotiated and settled cases equitably Atlanta Casualty Companies, Norcross, , Claim Representative r-n C3_ 1993 - 1996 K" Investigated, evaluated and negotiated liability and property damage claims for multiple jurisdictions. Progressive Insurance Company. College Park, GA, Claim Representative 1988 - 1992 Investigated, evaluated and settled claims. Identified fraudulent cases and arranged further investigations. Negotiated fair settlement and prepared defenses of claims. Ann -Marie Sharpe, ARM, RMPE - page 2 of 3 EDUCATION Georgia State University Bachelor of Business Administration • Risk Management and Insurance Major LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS ARM — Associate in Risk Management RMPE — Risk Management for Public Entity CPPT- Certified Public Pension Trustee SKILLS Leadership • Negotiation • Compliance • Vendor Relationships • Claims Management • Risk Assessments Ann -Marie Sharpe, ARM, RMPE - page 3 of 3 II' Local I907''' "7r AFSCME American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees,AFL-CIO Miami General Employee Association 4011 W. Flagler Street #405 President: Sean Moy Miami, FL 33134 Vice President: Mary Lugo Phone: (305) 643-2254 Sect. -Treasurer: Rodrigo Jimenez Email: LocaI1907unionr?gmail.com Recording Sect.: Debbie Brown April 21, 2026 Edgard Hernandez, Pension Administrator City of Miami General Employees' & Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust 2901 Bridgeport Avenue Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Dear Mr. Hernandez: On behalf of the Miami General Employees AFSCME Local 1907, it is my wish to appoint Willie Timmons Jr. to serve on the GESE Pension Board. I would appreciate your assistance in placing Willie Timmons Jr's name for appointment on the next Commission Agenda. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Sean Moy, President AFSCME Local 1907 WILLIE TIMMONS JR STEWARDSHIP/LEADERSHI P MANAGEMENT CONTACT 0 MIAMI, FL33o32 SKILLS Safety awareness and ethics Quality control and inspection Equipment and visual inspections Reporting and documentation LANGUAGES English PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Experienced leader in regulatory compliance and inspection management, adept at optimizing communication and collaboration across departments. Skilled in data analytics and legal management software, with a focus on safety awareness and quality control. Seeking to leverage expertise in Stewardship/Leadership Management to drive organizational growth and enhance team performance. Quality -driven individual with extensive knowledge of inspection procedures and a commitment to meeting stringent regulations. Skilled in various inspection methodologies, including visual, non-destructive, and destructive testing. Committed to delivering high -quality work to drive business success. Observant and diligent professional with a strong understanding of inspection protocols and an excellent track record of producing detailed reports. Adept in evaluating results, identifying process issues, and providing corrective actions. Possesses excellent problem -solving skills and a commitment to achieving successful project outcomes. EXPERIENCE June 1996 - August 2025 CHIEF OF INSPECTORS CITY OF MIAMI, Miami, FL CD � a r¢z i P, • Managed complex case files using advanced legal managem track compliance issues. • Guided teams in utilizing data analytics tools for effective decision -making in inspections. • Optimized communication protocols between departments to enhance collaboration on compliance matters. • Oversaw a team of inspectors, ensuring consistent application of regulatory standards and procedures. • Developed training programs to elevate staff competency in legal compliance and inspection protocols. • Worked with Mayors, Commissioners, City managers, City Clerks, City Attorneys, Dade County aforementioned staff as well. • Acting Director & Director for the Department • Oversaw the entire municipality • Attended Community Meetings throughout the municipality • Oversaw Court Hearings • Worked closely the Police & Fire Departments 0 OD y. i t software to Oversaw Media Interactions for the Department • Attended meetings with Private Haulers /Liaison for the Department • Resolved most issues with angry citizens • Prepare administrative confidential and non -confidential documents. • Work in collaboration with various Municipal Task Force's to insure the proper enforcement of the codes. • Attend staff meetings on behalf of the Department Director and provide advice regarding issues discussed at the meetings. January 2010 - August 2010 LEGAL SERVICE AIDE CITY OF MIAMI, Miami, FL t.t) • Optimized use of case management software to enharfce accessibility``and information sharing. • Guided team members in best practices for document preparation and legal research techniques. • Managed case documentation workflows, ensuring timely submissions and adherence to legal deadlines. • Utilized problem -solving techniques to identify solutions for complex customer requests. • Developed positive relationships with clients by providing reliable support and guidance. • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with customers and colleagues. • Conducted quality assurance checks on documents prior to submission. • Created detailed reports for management review based on customer feedback. • Delivered highly confidential or legal documents to Judges or Attorneys in other law offices. • Filed and recorded legal documents with the courts. Solid Waste Code Inspector CITY OF MIAMI, Miami, FL • Developed comprehensive inspection checklists using industry best practices to standardize evaluations. • Oversaw the utilization of GIS mapping tools to identify high -risk waste management areas. • Streamlined reporting processes through the integration of digital data collection systems. • Managed cross -departmental collaboration to improve waste disposal processes and regulatory compliance. • Led training programs for junior inspectors, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance. Code Enforcement Inspector CITY OF MIAMI, Miami, FL • Implemented advanced inspection software to track violations and streamline reporting processes. • Managed comprehensive documentation systems for code enforcement activities, ensuring accurate record -keeping. • Coordinated community outreach efforts to educate stakeholders on compliance requirements and regulations. • Led cross -departmental initiatives to ensure regulatory adherence and promote community safety standards. • Oversaw complex code violation cases, exercising independent judgment to enforce compliance effectively. • Troubleshoot/follow up regarding citizens complaints/issues. • Informed senior leadership on the status of compliance initiatives and recommended changes as needed. • Ensured all legal documentation was up-to-date, accurate, E0t4 compliant with relevant rules and regulations. 1 • Reviewed organizational policies, procedures, documents and.contrats for • accuracy and completeness. - j • Maintained detailed records of all inspection activities:and ohome`s:_. • Prepared in-depth reports to accurately document environr htal compliance statuses. • Issued notices of compliance breaches with written documents outlining infringements. City Managers Task Force CITY OF MIAMI, Miami, FL • Developed comprehensive reports using data analytics tools for informed decision -making. • Coordinated public policy implementation, navigating complex regulatory frameworks effectively. • Led crisis management efforts during emergencies, ensuring swift and effective response actions. • Oversaw strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with the city's long-term vision. • Proven track record of promoting public safety through implementation of crime prevention measures. • Thorough understanding of municipal laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, and regulations. • Collaborated closely with local agencies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Local 1907 Union Executive Board 1907 Afsme Union, Miami, FL • Utilized negotiation techniques to resolve disputes and advance collective bargaining objectives. Streamlined processes for grievance handling, ensuring timely resolutions and improved member satisfaction. • Led initiatives focused on improving labor relations and fostering collaborative workplace environments. • Participated in negotiations that protected member rights while ensuring compliance with labor laws and agreements. Patient Transportation Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL • Developed standard operating procedures for patient transportation, aligning practices with regulatory requirements. • Guided team training sessions on emergency response protocols and patient handling techniques. • Optimized scheduling processes using data analysis tools to enhance service r� levels. In ;-J • On a team of transportation staff, ensuring quality service ar`i¢:adhererrce to schedules. 0 CO '79 Drawbridge Attendant State Of Fla., Miami, FL • Implemented maintenance with industry -standard tools- o ertstre optimal bridge functionality. • Streamlined reporting processes for traffic patterns to improve operational decision -making. • Managed equipment inspections and repairs in accordance with safety standards and regulations. • Oversaw daily operations of drawbridge systems, ensuring compliance with state regulations. • Coordinated communications between mariners and traffic control for seamless bridge operations. Real Estate Consultant Simpkins Real Estate, Miami, Fla • Developed comprehensive market reports utilizing CRM tools to track client interactions effectively. • Optimized lead generation processes through advanced digital marketing strategies and analytics. • Guided junior consultants in best practices for client engagement and negotiation techniques. • Directed client relationship management initiatives, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business. • Managed project timelines and deliverables for various types of properties, ensuring timely execution. EDUCATION Miami Edison Sr., Miami Dade County CERTIFICATIONS • Defense training certifications • Interviewing Certifications • Addressing the Media certifications • Problem Solving certifications • Team Management certifications • Customer Service Champions • Professionalism & Ethics • Microsoft Office, Word, Windows, Excel • Excellence in Management Course • Florida Storm Water & Erosion & Sedimentation Control • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami • F.A.C.E-fundamentals of Code Enforcement REFERENCES References available upon request AWARDS • Commendation from former City Manager Donald Warshaw (Y2K) (2000); Recognition from House of Representative Congressman Kendrick Meeks (2008) 0 51