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Home My WebLink About13D - WIB APPOINTMENT - WILLIA EDMONDSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 20, 2011 TITLE: PUBLIC 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 Vt Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Appoint Willia Edmonds, Job Developer for Goodwill Industries, fulfilling a required public sector membership on 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), the Workforce Investment Board recommended that the City Council appoint Ms. Willia Edmonds, Job Developer for Goodwill Industries, fulfilling a required public sector membership on 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 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. Ms. Edmonds has been nominated by Goodwill Industries to replace Mr. Asif Sayed who passed away and had been serving on the Workforce Investment Board. Ms. Edmonds' resume and nomination letter are attached as Exhibit 1. 13D-1 WIB Appointment - Willia Edmonds June 20, 2011 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. "he,,13 c Nancy T. Ed rds Interim Exec ive Director Community Development Agency NTE/LAO/DS/kg Exhibit: 1. Resume/Nomination Letter 13D-2 WILLIA J. EDMONDS (714) 543-7379: Residence 2424 N. Tustin Ave, Apt Q-5 (714) 565-2614: Office Santa Ana, CA 92705 PERSONAL SUMMARY Extensive background in Operations Management, Corporate Planning, Finance, Human Resources, Training and Development and Arbitration in Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit sectors. Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving and leadership skills. Sincere commitment to social programs in support of disadvantaged and disabled populations. Champion of children advocacy through judicial and social systems. PROFESSIONAL. SUMMARY 2002-Present GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY- Santa Ana, CA Job Developer/Corporate Trainer • Manage caseload of 30-35 disadvantaged and disabled clients. Research and Maintain network of employers and job market information. Train, counsel, prepare and match clients with appropriate employment opportunities. Monitor job performance and retention; provide support and counsel when needed. 2000-Present ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE - Orange/San Diego Counties; Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, CA Training Facilitator • Conduct classroom training for teachers, students, law enforcement officers and corporate executives to appreciate, respect and understand differences based on race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, ability, age and disabilities. 2000-2001 CITY OF GARDEN GROVE - Garden Grove, CA Acting Department Secretary • Supervised administrative support staff, monitored daily office operations. • Provided administrative support to department Director and Manager, including both confidential and personnel records and communications. ' • Processed facility reservations, permits, petty cash and credit card disbursements, financial deposits, work orders,,contracts and payments, correspondence, agendas, calendars, flyers, brochures, and monthly reports. • Responded to public inquiries and complaints in person, by telephone and in writing. 1999-2000 AMERICAN RED CROSS - Santa Ana, CA Office Coordinator Coordinated all departmental administrative functions; trained and supervised office clerical staff, ensured accurate and efficient office operations. • Created correspondence, including direct mail campaigns, acknowledgement letters and informational reports to various agencies. • Processed computerized mail mergers for major and planned-giving donors. Utilized Raiser's Edge software program. EXHIBIT 1. 13D-3 WILLIA J. EDMONDS PAGE 2 1997-1999 UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PRODUCTS - Irvine, CA Customer Service Supervisor • Created and implemented Customer Service Department policies and manual. Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised full and part-time Customer Service Representatives, Set goals and evaluated staff performance; expanded customer base and reduced department turnover by 50%. Created system to track progress of assistance program for Market Research Director, 1997-1997 AOL CONSULTING - Newport Beach, CA Human Resources Representative • Conducted applicant telephone interviews on behalf of client companies; assessed responses and qualifications, utilized profile to qualify, hold or pass applications. • Participated in development and implementation of Human Resources programs and processes for client companies that ensured efficient, legal and ethical operations. 1990-1996 ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER - Santa Ana, CA Operations Manager • Developed and implemented operating policies and procedures for new department within Advertising Division. • Managed and supervised 30 employees, two subordinate managers and three supervisors; established performance standards and implemented measurement tools to analyze advertising effectiveness. • Maximized field time for sales staff and minimized response time for customer resolutions; monitored personnel performance and recommended improvements for client service and staff productivity. • Prepared Executive Summary Reports on department performance; issued memoranda to inform senior management of industry developments in customer service as it applied to local and interstate print media, 1985-1990 TICOR REALTY TAX SERVICE - El Monte, CA Administrative Manager Directed operations of three managers and four supervisors; hired, trained and managed staff of 45 in data entry, accounting, customer service, contract file maintenance, mailroom, switchboard and custodial operations. Minimized operating expenses by utilizing controls on usage and purchasing; participated in annual budget planning and tracking. Trained staff and recommended program improvements and adjustments; served on special task force projects as assigned by senior management. 13D-4 Willia J. Edmonds - Personal BIO Extensive experience in Operations Management, Corporate Planning, Finance, Human Resources, Training and Development, Arbitration In Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit sectors. Champion of children advocacy through judicial and social systems-CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Job Developer, Corporate Trainer- Goodwill of Orange County Goodwill of Orange County representative partner Santa Ana Work Center, WIA, WIB Programs- Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana Work Center Service Integration Planning Team member- Santa Ana, CA Training facilitator- Anti-Defamation League- Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA Speech Language Pathology Assistant (degree pending) Office Coordinator, Red Cross- Santa Ana, CA Operations Manager, Orange County Register- Santa Ana, CA Administrative Manager, Ticor Realty Tax Services- El Monte, CA VP Director of Personnel, Affirmative Action Officer, Bank of Finance-Los Angeles, CA Former CASA Board of Directors Member- Santa Ana, CA Former Board of Directors Chair -Institute of Black Parenting - Los Angeles, CA Board of Directors Chair - Create A Miracle - Los Angeles, CA Goodwill of Orange County Coordinator In partnership with Santa Ana Youth Summer Employment Program for High School Students in the Santa Ana area President, African Cultural Arts Council, affiliate group- Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA 13D-5 GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY The Trace of Independence January 8, 2010 Santa Ana Work Center P.O. Box 1988, M73 Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988 Re: Board Member Nomination Attention: Fran Jutzi/SAWIB, 410 North Fairview Santa Ana, CA 92703 voice: 714.547.6301 tty/tdd; 714.543.1373 fax; 714.541.6531 ocgoodwill.org shopgoodwil Icons Goodwill appreciates participating on the SA Workforce Investment Board for several years. First, with my appointment in early 2000, to the most recent Goodwill representative, Mr. Asif Syed. As the Board is aware Mr. Syed died very unexpectedly on December 8th. Our agency and I personally feel this loss. Although no one can "fill" Mr. Syed's place 1 do want to reiterate Goodwill's commitment to the Work Center and Board. If 1 may ask the Board to consider nomination of Willia Edmonds - Goodwill Job Developer to complete Mr, Syed's term on the board. We want to maintain our relationship and commitment to those with disabilities In our community. We would value your consideration; Wlllla has worked very close with the Work Center and would represent our agency, Sincerely, -A" ? 'P"4" Nancy A, Quarles M.R.A. Vice-President, Human Services Goodwill of Orange County, CA and Landmark Services BOARD OF DIRECTO1tS CHAIRMAN K. Brian Horton 1st Enterprise Bank PRESIDENT & CEO Dan S. Rogers Sam Anderson Community Volunteer Dan Armstrong Orange Community Bank Cheryl L. Barrett, Esq. Pertuzzo & Perruzzo, LLP Robert O. Briggs Investment Properties Group Kathy Bronstein KB Bronstein Consulting Robert D. Chickering Launch Steven M. Coyne The SM Coyne Company, Inc. Mark Daly International Printing & Packaging David L. De Filippo Union Bank of Californla shauna Farley Waltmar Poundation Marcia A. Forsyth, Esq. Rutan & Tucker, LLP Cindy Gittleman LosAlws Trophy California Marketing Group Greg Gluchowski Black & Decker John B, Heffernan, Esq. Heffeman & Boortz 'Thomas A, Jackson, CTIB World Travel Bureau, Inc, Michael Perry DLD Insurance Brokers Kenneth E. Petersen, Jr., JD First American Trust Thomas S• Salinger, Esq. Rutan & Tucker, LLP Adam R. Salts, Esq. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Rogers A. Severson Saddleback Associates Carl R. Steen, Esq. Baker & Hostetler, LLP James P. Trainor Hyundai Motor America Todd Tripp, MPA Northwestern Mutual Michael Valentine RiverRock Real Estate Group Joann Waldron Community Volunteer Laurence J. Weese Hopkins Real Estate Group v out 13D-6