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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13A - WIB REAPPOINTMENTS'L • \• PA • \. CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2014 TITLE: REAPPOINTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD MEMBERS CITY MAAAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on I" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2 "d Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Reappoint Patricia Carter, John Didion, Willia Edmonds, Bob Fischer, Beatriz Gonzalez, Ana Jimenez -Ham!, Gregory Lewis, and Darren Rutledge to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board for four -year terms. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD RECOMMENDATION At its regular meeting of January 23, 2014, by a vote of 17:0 (Claudio, Davila, Edmonds, Elliott, Gonzalez, Knitter, Lewis, Nazeri, Nishimoto, Ray, Ruiz, Sanchez, Su absent), the Workforce Investment Board recommended that the City Council reappoint Patricia Carter, John Didion, Willia Edmonds, Bob Fischer, Beatriz Gonzalez, Ana Jimenez -Hami, Gregory Lewis, and Darren Rutledge to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board for four -year terms. 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 come from the private sector. The remaining board members represent education, non - profit organizations, one -stop mandated partners and local labor organizations. Presently, there are eight board members whose terms expire in March 2014 and are being recommended for reappointment for an additional four -year term. All reappointing members are active and committed to the goals of the City of Santa Ana and of the Workforce Investment Board. The members' resumes are included as Exhibit 1, which detail their titles and employment. 13A -1 WIB Reappointments February 18, 2014 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Naf9c^Si Fong, AIC Interim Executiv rector Community Dev lopment Agency N F /kg 13A -2 EXHIBIT 7 PATRICIA CANDELARIA CARTER 1462 Cameo Drive Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 731 -7792 home (714) 318 -6005 cell Patricia. Carter @ s au s d. u s Director of Regional Occupational Program / Career Development EXECUTIVE PROFILE Innovative and results - driven leader focused on achieving exceptional results for students. Over twenty successful years in teaching and management of the Regional Occupational Program (ROP). Excels in developing and motivating highly focused teams that successfully meet and exceed program goals. + Dynamic leader and team builder, consistently motivating others toward success. d- High level of organizational ability and problem - solving capability. 4# Strong leadership in program management and business operations. +v Supervisory expertise and budgeting experience. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Program Management Recommended and developed ROP programs and services for high school students. Developed master schedule for ROP. Provided leadership in the instructional program. Planned and coordinated a professional development program. Managed, monitored, audited, and evaluated programs. Maintained records of students, teachers, and classes to provide data necessary to complete District, State and Federal reports. Recruitment /Selection/Evaluation of Personnel Responsible, for the recruitment of certificated personnel. Responsible for the selection of qualified teacher candidates for open positions. Supervised and evaluated personnel. Business Operations Management of federal Perkins grant; budget and audit responsibility. Increased staff productivity by creating and implementing procedures to efficiently complete tasks. Developed and implemented transportation plan for ROP students; monitored and audited transportation budget. Assisted in the ordering and monitoring of textbooks, supplies and equipment inventories. Collected and monitored ROP attendance reports and ROP enrollment data. Public Relations Worked with several organizations including Central County ROP and SAUSD high school principals and other management personnel to create programs that benefit students and support the improvement of teaching and learning. 13A -3 Patricia C. Carter Page 2 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CCROP /Santa Ana Unified School District 1980- Present Director, ROP /Career Development 2008 Assistant Director, Curriculum and Instruction 2004 -2008 Program Specialist, Student Support Services 1999 -2004 ROP Business Teacher 1984 -1999 Attendance Technician 1980 -1984 CCROP /Garden Grove Unified School District 1983 -1984 ROP Business Teacher Santa Ana Unified School District 1973••1980 Classified Positions EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS California Administrative Credential Supervision & Coordination of Designated Subjects Credential Master of Arts, Occupational Studies California Teaching Credential, Designated Subjects - Vocational Bachelor of Vocational Education, Cum Laude Bilingual Vocational Instructor Training Program, CSULB ACCOMPLISHMENTS CSULB Graduate Dean's List of University Scholars 2001 Graduate Student Leadership/Norman R. Stanger Award 2001 Phi Kappa Phi — National Honor Society / CoIlege of Business Administration SAUSD /ROP Teacher of the Year 1996 -97 Orange County Department of Education - Outstanding Contributions to Education in Orange County 1996 League of Latin American Citizens, Outstanding Teacher 1986 Bilingual Vocational Instructor Training Coordinator's Award 1983 REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST 13A -4 l JOHN M. DIDION As Executive Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Educational Services for the Rancho Santiago Community College District ( RSCCD), John Didion serves as the district's chief human resources officer. His primary responsibilities include labor negotiations, employee recruitment, selection, and discipline, fringe benefit administration, and risk management. Mr. Didion is also responsible for the district's economic development programs, institutional research, and resource development activities. Mr. Didion has 27 years of administrative and teaching experience in California community colleges. Before joining RSCCD In 1997, he held administrative positions in the Long Beach Community College District and the Cerritos Community College District. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California, a master's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and an Associate in Risk Management designation from the Insurance Institute of America. In addition to his duties with RSCCD, Mr. Didion serves on the board of directors of a number of professional and community organizations including the School's First Federal Credit Union, the City of Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board, the Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs, the Schools Excess Liability Fund, and Captive Insurance for Public Agencies. He is a Past - President of the Association of California Community College Administrators. Mr. Didion is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the California Community College Association of Chief Human Resources Officers /Equal Employment Officers. 13A -5 13A -6 WILLIA, J. EDMONDS (714) 543 -7379: Residence (714) 565 -2614: Office PERSONAL SU51MARY Extensive background in Opamt oms Management, Corporate Planning, Finance, Human Resources, Training and Development and Arbitration in Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit sectors, Strong interpersonal corrununiohtion, problem- solving and leadership skills. Sincere commitment to social programs in support of disadvantaged and disabled populationg. Champion of children advocacy through judicial and social systems. PROFESSIONAL, SUMMARY 2002-Present GOODWILL OIL ORANGE COUNTY . Santa Ana, CA Job Developer• /Corporate Trainer • Manage caseload of 30.45 disadvantaged and disabled clients, Research and Maintain network of employers and job market information. • Train, counsel, prepare and match clients with appropriate employment opportunities. Monitorjob performance and retention; provide support and counsel when needed, 2000 - Present ANTI- DEFAMATION LF,AGIIF - Orange /San Diego Counties; Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Franotsoo, 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 CII"Y 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 disbursoments, 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 adrninistrativo funotlons; trained and supervised office clerical staff, ensured accurate and efficient office operations. Created correspondence, including direct mait campaigns, acknowledgement letters and informational roports to various agencies. Processed computerized mail mergers for major and planned- giving donors. Utilized Raiser's Edge software program, 13A-7' J.EDMONDS PAGE 1997 -1999 UNIVERSITYMEDICAL PRODUCTS - Irvine, CA Custmuer Service Supervisor • Created and implemented Customer Service Department policies and manual, Interviewed, hired, trained and suporvised 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 Iirunan 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 dovelopment 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 oustomer 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 ruanagernent 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. 13A -8 Wilily 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, W16 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 Finanoe -Las 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 Arcs Council, affiliate group- Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA 13A -9 13A -10 Bob Fischer Accurate Performance Machining, Inc. Phone: (714) 434 -7811 2086 S, Grand Avenue Fax: (714) 434 -7841 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Email: bfischer @cncapm.com Mr. Bob Fischer is the President of Accurate Performance Machining (APM), Inc, APM manufactures machine shop products for companies in the Aerospace industry such as Parker, Smiths, Whitaker, Ancra, Goodrich, etc. The company has been growing at a very consistent pace. As a result, Mr. Fischer is looking at the possibility of expanding operations in order to meet increased demand, Mr. Fischer founded the company with a partner in 1996 after working for over 25 years in the Aerospace industry, His company currently provides job opportunities to 19 individuals, many of them Santa Ana residents. Mr. Fischer is aware of the challenges individuals face in the workforce system, Prior to starting his business, he was laid -off a couple of times during the declining years of the Aerospace industry, Fortunately, he was able to use some personal funds and his business experience to start his own company. Mr. Fischer is familiar with the local One -Stop Center: The Santa Ana W /O/R/K Center. He bas been able to utilize the services of the W /O /R/K Center by advertising job openings and hiring individuals referred by the Center. Mr. Fischer has a Master's in Business Administration from West Coast University, and an Engineering degree from UC Santa Barbara. He is very interested in joining the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board. He feels that the board will be a great opportunity to network with other business leaders in the community, and also a great opportunity to become involved in the policy making of procedures that will help Santa Ana businesses, as well as individuals in the community. 13A -11 13A -12 Beatriz Gonzalez Biography 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 cf 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. 13A -13 13A -14 Dr, Ana Jimenez -Hami Summarized ]Biography Dr. Ana Jimenez -Hami is the Founder and Executive Director of the Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center, a community -based organization in Santa Ana dedicated to empowering at -risk youth and children with special needs through Arts, Literacy and Technology programs. She is also a part-time faculty at Chapman University in the School of Education. Dr. Jimenez completed her undergraduate and masters degrees in Psychology and Music Therapy from Florida State University in 1986; and received a Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology and Special Education from the University of Southern California in 1993. Dr. Ana Jimenez has been recognized continuously in the community for her contributions in the fields of Arts and culture, Social Service, and Education. She is a recipient of the National Hispanic Business Women Association award for Organizational Entrepreneurship (May, 2007); a National award by the Heartspring Foundation for Creativity in Special Education (July, 2007), and a Faculty Award from Chapman University (June, 2007). Other awards include: a (2006) Community Building award by the City of Santa Ana for her contribution to the Santa Ana community; a Human Relations award from the Orange County Human Relations Commission (2004) for promoting equality, human rights and social justice, and a Community Building award in the fields of Arts & Culture by the National Organization of MANA (2003). Dr. Jimenez has also been nominated "Woman Who Make a Difference" in Orange County, and awarded a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition and Outstanding Leadership. Her passion is to bring artistic and educational programs to families of limited resources; empower at -risk youth through educational programs and leadership development, and research. educational methods that empower the Latino community to succeed in the academic world and reach for higher educational goals, 13A -15 13A -16 G_9' _J ...-CPA Audit & Assurance Shareholder ObCBRTIUrr3 PUBLIC ACCOUMAMS R BUSINESS ADVISQRS 1611 E. Fourth Street, Suite 200 Santa Aria, CA 92701 7: 714.569.1000 F: 714.5421040 http://www.eliscpas.com g l ew i s Cie I l s c pa s, co m Gregory Lewis has been ,part of the ELLS t and an officer and shareholder since OCCODer, 1364.. With over 30 years of experience in public accounting, Greg's areas of expertise Include audits, reviews and compilations, buy(sell agreements, personal and corporate financial planning and wealth preservation, business advising and strategic growth strategies, profitability analysis and corporate budgeting. Greg serves on the board of directors of the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board, whose vision is to create a workforce In Santa Ana that achieves world -class status and actually surpasses the needs of local employers. Education • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance), California state University, Fullerton Professional Associations & Affiliations • Firm member, CPA Associates International (CPAAI) • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) • Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants(CalCPA) • Member, Beta Alpha Psi, National Accounting Honors Society • Member; Rotary Club of Anaheim • Board of Directors, Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board, 2000 to present • Designation, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) • Designation, Personal Financial Specialist(PFS) • Series 7 Securities license • Registered Representative and a Licensed Life Agent 13A -17 13A -18 Darren Rutledge General Manager Guaranty Chevrolet 711 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, California 92701 714.973 -1711 Darren Rutledge is the General Manager for Guaranty Chevrolet in Santa Ana. He has worked there for the last 13 years. Darren has been in the Automobile industry for 20 years. He was born and raised In Fort Worth, Texas. In 1985 Darren Joined the United States Navy, serving on two ships, and doing three tours in the Middle East. His home ports were San Diego, then the Long Beach Naval Station; this is how he ended up in California. Serving for a total of 8 years, He fulfilled his obligation, and was Honorably Discharged from the Military. Darren then started a new career in the automobile industry. Starting as a salesperson, then to service advisor, finance manager, used car manager, sales manager, general sales manager and eventually to general manager, Darren was introduced by one of his sisters to a young lady named Lesley, while home on leave from the Navy. They have now been married for 25 years, and have 5 children. 13A -19 13A -20