HomeMy WebLinkAbout13C - WIB APPOINTMENT - BEATRIZ GONZALEZREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JUNE 20, 2011
TITLE:
PRIVATE SECTOR APPOINTMENT TO THE
SANTA ANA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
BOARD
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 15' Reading
? Ordinance on 2nd Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
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Appoint Beatriz Gonzalez, Manager for Home Depot, as a private sector member to the Santa Ana
Workforce Investment Board.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD RECOMMENDATION
At its regular meeting of June 3, 2011, the Workforce Investment Board, by a vote of 17:0
(Beasley, Claudio, Conway, de Leon, Elliott, Figueroa, Gebre, Jimenez-Hami, Korthuis, Ray, Ruiz,
and Su absent), recommended that the City Council appoint Beatriz Gonzalez, Manager for Home
Depot, as a private sector member to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board.
DISCUSSION
On March 6, 2000, the Santa Ana City Council adopted a resolution establishing the Santa Ana
Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and appointed 35 members. In accordance with the federal
legislation, a majority of the Board members and the Board Chair must represent the private
sector. The remaining Board members represent education, non-profit organizations, one-stop
mandated partners and local labor organizations.
There are two mandated private sector positions on the Board that are currently vacant. After an
extensive recruitment campaign and interview process, the Workforce Investment Board
recommends the appointment of Ms. Beatriz Gonzalez (replacing Lacroix) as a private sector
member. Her resume is attached as Exhibit 1.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Nancy T. E ards
Interim Exe tive Director
Community Development Agency
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Exhibit: 1. Resume
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My name is Beatriz Gonzalez, and I work for the number one home improvement
retailer, Home Depot. I am honored to say that I have been part of this amazing
organization for 17 yrs. I am currently the store manager for the Santa Ana store;
located at 3500 MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, Ca. 92704 (714) 966-8551.
Home Depot has over 1200 stores all over the U.S., Mexico, China, Canada, and
hoping to expand to Brazil in the near future. Our company not only focuses on
providing great prices, but also offering the best customer service. Home Depot
focuses on a core of values that enforces customer service, taking care of our people,
giving back to the community and creating shareholder value this are just to name a
few.
In the 17yrs of my career with the Home Depot I have obtained many titles and worked
in a variety of markets. The most challenging and rewarding however, has been that of
a store manager. Currently I manage 174 hourly associates, 15 department
supervisors, and 5 salary managers. Like any other business our goal is to increase
sales and profit year after year, this year my team and I will responsible for about 42
million dollars in sales. My number one priority is to gain market share and run a
profitable business while controlling payroll, operational expenses, and shrink. One of
the most important responsibilities as a store manager is to work well with employees
and customers. The past 10 years have been all in store manager positions. I am very
proud of the financial stability this company has given me and my family and also for the
retail experience it has blessed me with.
I would be humbled to be considered to serve as a member of the Workforce
Investment Board. I hope to bring diversity and business skills to the table. I would also
be honored to serve since I am a proud resident of Santa Ana. It would be a true
pleasure to serve and contribute to this board in the upcoming years.
EXHIBIT 1
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