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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFrost Museum ResumeSANDRA FORGES Office of the City Clerk: City of Miami (305) 250-5369 3500 Pan American Dr., Miami, FL 33133` C,�11� D Uor eessgmiami off, v.com 2010 SEP 26 P1141= 01 CITY CLEFI( CITY OF KAMI PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CITY OF MIAMI, Miami, FL 2008 - Present Elections Coordinator Plan and direct all City of Miami election activities in accordance to its Charter, Code and Florida State Statutes. • Create timelines, calendars, and checklists outlining tasks and deadlines associated with all City of Miami elections, including general, special, runoff and board elections. • Prepare election legal notices for publication as required by Florida State Statutes • Draft correspondence to relay vital election information to the public, candidates and government officials. • Assist the City Attorney's Office with all election related resolutions in accordance with city, county and state requirements. • Serve as the City of Miami's representative with Miami -Dade County Elections Department for ballot preparation, early voting, polling site locations, logic and accuracy testing of voting machines. • Manage the Office of the City Clerk's webpage. • Respond to all public records requests associated with elections in the City of Miami. • Prepare legal service requests to the Office of the City Attorney. Legislative Services Supervisor Administered the Legislative Services Section of the City Clerk's Office • Supervised five employees in the legislative services section. • Drafted, reviewed, all public notices involving commission meetings, sunshine meetings, solid waste assessment fee, Truth in Millage (TRIM -Budget) • Assisted the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk in taking Commission actions/votes on agenda items in the City's legislative program. • Reviewed verbatim minutes for Sunshine meetings for grammar, punctuation and correctness. • Assisted with drafting the City Clerk's Office budget • Oversaw public records request submitted to the City Clerk's Office by the public and ensure the completion of such request in a timely manner. Customer Service Specialist /Hearing Boards Coordinator for Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB) Provided staff support through a variety of administrative functions within the Hearing Boards Department. • Served as Clerk and liaison for the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB) Hearings. • Reviewed, accepted and prepared packages for the PZAB applications for public hearings such as: Exceptions, Special Exceptions, Variances, Rezoning Change, Miami Comprehensive Plan Change, Street/Easement Closures, and Appeals. • Prepared agendas, minutes, drafted legislations and resolutions for board hearings. • Back-up liaison for the Miami Marine Stadium Steering Committee. • Prepared, edited and proofread advertisements, notices and postings for all PZAB hearings. • Researched and disseminated to the public information and/or legislation pertaining to Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board or the prior boards (Zoning & Planning Advisory Board) Hearings as well as to the City Code and Charter. • Maintained schedule for hearings & any events for the Chambers and/or Cow Room. Legislative Services Representative I Acted as a liaison between the City Clerk's Office and general public and City departments. • Maintained database for City contract agreements sent to the city Clerk's Office for record keeping. • Researched legislative inquiries from internal and external customers using all sources such as: City Charter and Code as well as Microfilms and Laserfiche. • Attended City Commission meeting when assigned. • Assisted with the intake of lobbyist registration and passport applications. SANDRA FORGES Page Two 10fu SEP 26 PM 1:01 C�NAMICLERK FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE, Tallahassee, FL 2008-2008 Legislative Assistance Identified and managed key issues for district office. Key liaison between Florida State Representative, lobbyist and the public. • Researched legislative issues; filed and tracked legislation for the 2008 Legislative Session. • Attended local and state meetings and events on behalf of the State Representative. • Resolved various constituent issues by working closely with state, county and local agencies. • Supervised Legislative Aide. • Scheduled and coordinated calendar for all events and meetings within and outside of the community. • Processed and submitted reimbursements; arranged travel arrangements for the State Representative. • Created reports in order to maintain effective database of information. HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL, LLC (GMAC Company), Fort Lauderdale, FL 2003 —2007 Top 10 largest producer and servicer of residential mortgage loans. Broker Coordinator/ Team Leader Monitored up to 20 underwriting, assistants for $250M+ per month financial institution branch. Provided input, consulted and trained staff. Analyzed reports and loan files daily ensuring production. • Assisted with launching paperless system (Blitzdocs). Troubleshot system and made recommendations prior to national rollout. Processing system resulted in significant savings for company and increased production. • Implemented new process, which improved workflow and increased production. • Monitored, influenced, and reported timeliness and consistency of clearing outstanding conditions of loans. • Worked closely with Senior Management in implementing new procedures. • Maintained consistent and effective communication with Brokers, Account Executives, and team members to ensure delivery of excellent customer service. ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, Lake Success, NY 1997-2003 Quality Control Auditor (2002-2003) Selected by management to implement and execute new project with wholesale lender partnership for post closed loans. Provided direction for department. Audited loans for risk management. Created reports and process flow for review, purchase and buybacks of loans. Played critical role in implementation of partnership with wholesale company. Analyzed all loans for partnership to ensure quality assurance. Reviewed underwriting decisions for retail, broker and wholesale loans to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines. Identified, analyzed and researched loans for risk assessment. Played key role in developing reports and coordinating buybacks of post closing loans that did not meet quality assurance. Wholesale Funder (Loan Purchaser) (2000-2002) Primary contact for wholesale funding team. Assisted seven team members with inquiries and process flow by providing training, support and positive work environment. Prepared General Ledger for funding of wholesale closed loans. Consistently exceeded established monthly goals. Established and maintained strong relationship with correspondent lenders to continually drive revenue growth. Reviewed and analyzed closed loans to ensure compliance with regulations and lender's guidelines Loan Processor (1997-2000) Obtained all necessary documentation for processing conforming and non -conforming retail and broker loans. Prepared commitments, collected conditions for closing and set up files for closing. Ordered, reviewed, and analyzed credit reports, appraisals, mortgage insurance, title and any applicable verification. EDUCATION Professional Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Florida International University 2011 Bachelor of Science - Communications Broadcasting Management - Florida International University 1996 BOARD MEMBER International Institute of Municipal Clerks — Associate member 2013 — Present Patricia and Phillip Frost Science Museum Board of Trustee Member 2016 — Oct. 2018 Florida Association of City Clerks — Associate Member 2018