HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #03 Appointment to Human Relations Diversity Board
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: February 6, 2007
Item # 3
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Jennifer Rittenhouse
Ext. 1024
Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
Subject: Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity Board
Background Summary:
Members of the Human Relations Diversity Board serve two-year terms. Currently, the Human Relations Diversity
Board has thirteen (13) members and their resolution allows no less than seven (7) members and no more than
fifteen (15) members. Two applications were received from Mr. William E. Maxwell and Louis A. Fazio, Jr. with an
interest in serving on the board.
Issue:
Should the honorable Mayor and City Commission appoint William E. Maxwell and Louis A. Fazio, Jr. to the
Human Relations Diversity Board with a term ending May 2009?
Recommendations
The City's Human Relations Diversity Board is recommending that the City Commission appoint William E.
Maxwell and Louis A. Fazio, Jr. to the Human Relations Diversity Board with term ending May 2009.
Attachments:
Board List
Board Application for William E. Maxwell
Board Application for Louis A. Fazio, Jr.
Financial Impact:
None.
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x')
Public Hearing
_ Ordinance First Reading
_ Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
_ Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
For Clerk's Deot Use:
_ Consent Agenda
_ Public Hearing
_ Regular Agenda
_ Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
_ Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney
Reviewed by Finance Dept.
Reviewed by ( )
N/A
N/A
N/A
Commissioners
Gary Hood, District 1
Scott Anderson, District 2
Rusty Johnson, District 3
Joel Keller, District 4
Mayor
S. Scott Vandergrift
City Manager
Robert Frank
STAFF REPORT
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
ISSUE
BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION
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9 January 2007
Mrs. Martha Lopez-Anderson, Chair Person
Human RelationslDiversity Board
150 North Shore Drive
Ocoee, Florida 34761
Re: Completed Application for Ocoee City Board Membership Consideration
Dear Mrs. Anderson:
Thank you for the extension of an invitation to submit an application for
evaluation and consideration as a member of the Human Relations Diversity Board
(HRDB) for the city ofOcoee. The Board's consideration of my application represents a
very special opportunity and platform from which I can begin to "Give something back"
to the fine community that I have called home for almost two decades.
Per your request, I have attached a brief summary of my qualifications and life
experiences, which could possibly make me eligible to fill a position of membership on
the board and begin serving the many human and organizational needs here in our rapidly
growing city.
Again, thanks you for considering me as one who might be worthy and eligible to
serve in such a significant capacity.
Sincerely,
William E. Maxwell, CSP
Attachments:
1. Personal Resume'
2. Completed Application for membership to HRDB
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CITY OF OCOEE
APPLICATION FOR SERVING ON CITY BOARDS
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Human Relations/Diversi Board
Parks and Recreation Advisory
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Community Merit Awards
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Retirement Trust Fund Board of
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William E. Maxwell
wemaxcom(iV,aol.com
558 Woodson Avenue
Ocoee, Florida 34761
(407) 656-0054 (Home)
(407) 656-2110 (Fax)
OBJECTIVES AND GOALS: To acquire the position of Human Relations Diyersity Board
Member. Working for an organization with your mission, goals and objectives would afford
opportunities to combine practical experience with technical knowledge to accomplish assigned
duties and responsibilities in a cost-effectiye manner. My primary goal will be to draw upon
managerial experiences garnered from the Race Relations Training receiyed and practiced while
serving as a member of the U. S. Armed Forces. Utilizing the experience from the many multi-
cultural Projects, Facility Maintenance, Quality Assurance and Quality Control and Construction
management procedures and techniques, I will assist in the resolution of issues before they
become costly and disruptiye problems to our society.
My intent will be to apply proyen planning techniques and methodologies of project
management, information technology, communications, and leadership to assist in the
formulation, implementation and execution of solutions to preyent potential problems in the area
cultural diyersity in the workplace and the community. Secondly, to work closely with all
members and committees to plan, direct, coordinate, monitor all services being provided by
contracted firms; thereby, ensuring that their performance is in-keeping with the "Spirit of the
community." Finally, to effectively assist and participate in the administration of a well-
balanced program of communication through the application of genuine people-skills in a
manner to motiyate and promote "Good Will" among and between citizens and merchants alike.
In so doing, we may further enhance the concept of "Good Liying" throughout our city, county
and state.
Education:
B. S. Degree in Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uniyersity
Masters Degree in Project Management, Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry
University
Significant Career Highlights
April 2004 - September 2004
Orange County Facilities Management Division
Job Title: Project Manager/Coordinator
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: To plan, direct, monitor, coordinate and control the
activities of contractors engaged in the maintenance of county facilities in the Orlando -
Downtown District. Administered contracts through Work and Change Order requests for added
value and quality control of more than 30 on-going contracts. Formulated budget estimates and
reyiewed contractor design specifications, to include schedule and estimates to complete new
projects. Conducted staff briefings at all levels. Prepared and reported weekly summaries of
project status of Orange County Government projects in Human Resources, Administration and
the Courthouse. Worked closely with the legal staff of the Court on all Facilities issues.
July 2003 thru April 2004
Independent Contractor - Self-employed
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Engaged in home remodeling, home repairs to meet
Customer needs and satisfaction. Engaged in commercial construction to include writing job
Specifications, fonnulated budget and schedule and completed all projects within established
Budgetary and schedule constraints. Note: Returned to school full-time in September of 2004, to
complete a Masters Degree in Project Management and pursue new career goals.
This has been a full-time effort on my part, and I am now prepared to re-enter the professional work
force. Began pursuit of General Contractor's License in October 2006.
December 1995 thru July 2003
Orange County Convention Center - Construction Division
Job Title: Project Manager/Coordinator
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for day-to-day Contractor performance
management, prepared eyaluations and reported project progress to upper management to ensure
compliance to design specifications. Performed daily monitoring of "Life/Safety
Equipment/Systems" installation. Followed stringent day-to-day Quality Control Procedures on
all aspects of building construction to include: close observation of the "DesignlBuild" practices
by all Contractors. Planned, organized and coordinated large staff efforts at all levels of
management to resolye issues identified in the field, which could negatiyely impact project
budget and schedule.
Direct responsibility for supervlsmg the Consultant and Contractor's installation and
construction of 1.5 million square feet of membrane roofing. Monitored all Waterproofing and
Glazing throughout the building. Exercised direct management oyersight of nine (9) Contractors
responsible for: Site Clearing, Grading, Paying, Landscaping and installation of an underground
Irrigation System oyer a 248-acre site. Documented daily Progress Reports with digital
photographs of the Construction Project to form a database of Lessons Learned, which could off-
set future Contractor claims. Performed direct Contractor oyersight of $4.0 million dollars worth
of Capital Improyements in Phases II and III of the original Convention Center as additional
duties.
Building Security/Event Security Coordinator - Monitored Life Safety Systems, operated
and effectiyely controlled the Automated Fire Alarm System of a 4.0 million square foot
Conyention Facility. Monitored and proyided Safety and Security for clients and employees,
exercised effectiye crowd and traffic control measures. Performed inyestigatiye probes into all
incidents occurring on County property and prepared, comprehensiye, and factual Incident
Reports. Planned, prepared and participated in, Emergency Disaster Relief efforts as a safeguard
against Acts of Terrorism and adyerse weather conditions.
Performed supervisory function in rendering "First Responder" medical aid to clients attending
Shows. Performed close liaison with Orange County Sheriff Department to reduce and preyent
property losses due to theft. Supervised thirty-fiye Prime-Time employees during Shows,
Exhibits and Eyents based on the needs of clients. Communicated directly with clients and
resolyed their operational needs as required. AED Certified by Orange County.
June 1985 - April 1995
TECH-DATA Management, Inc.
Job Title: President, Owner & CEO
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Owner-President of a Small Business providing
technical support services in Systems Engineering, Training Material Deyelopment, Technical
Publications, Audio Visual Productions, Office Automation and Marketing Research. Managed
day-to-day operational control of 42 full-time and 8 part-time employees. Specialties included
Program Management, Integrated Logistics Support, Quality Assurance Engineering, Systems
Engineering, Engineering Testing and System Eyaluation, Documentation and Database
Management; Deyeloping Systems Design Specifications, Systems Safety, Engineering
Management and Human Factors Engineering.
Conceptualized, planned, controlled, coordinated and directed the completion of a $2.5 million
dollar Contract for the research, design, deyelopment, production, accreditation and worldwide
distribution of a 4- Year, High School Curriculum for Army Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps. The program was distributed to 865 U. S. and Overseas High Schools, grades 9-12. A
total of 136, 502 high school students located in 18 German cities, South Korea (Seoul), Guam,
Puerto Rico, Panama, U. S. Virgin Islands, the District of Columbia, and 44 states receiyed
training under this new curriculum. Automated City Hall for the City of Apopka (Fire, Rescue
and Administration with l6 computer workstations).
December 1982 - June 1985
Electronics & Space Division - Emerson Electric Co.
Job Title: Manager Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Developed and implemented a Program of Quality Assurance and Quality Control per the
provisions ofMIL-Q-9858A and ANSI-Yl4.5, l4.6 and B46.1, which turned around the negatiye
impact of a "Method C - Goyemment imposed Configuration Item Verification Reyiew,
(CIVR)." Established Quality Assurance guidelines and assigned responsibilities to ensure that all
Contractual Design Specifications were satisfied, monitored and controlled. This action cleared
the shipping of eight months of previously rejected production items, due to the absence of a
functional Quality Assurance, Quality Control Program.
Planned, Directed, Coordinated, Monitored and Controlled all Contractual parameters of the
Quality Assurance Program, presented it to customer's technical staff for review and approval.
This action resulted in the final acceptance of all newly manufactured equipment for payment and
subsequent completion of the Contract, which enhanced the corporate bottom line by $l7.0
million dollars. Conducted corporate level briefings weekly, keeping upper management
informed of the operational status.
Formulated and managed an annual departmental operating budget of $26 million dollars.
Managed the day-to-day operations and actiyities of fifty-one (5l) Quality Assurance Engineers,
Quality Control Inspectors, Test and administratiye personnel. Prepared individual Performance
Appraisals. Planned, Directed, Coordinated, Controlled, Monitored and Eyaluated all equipment
Reliability Testing for establishing systems Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time
To Repair (MTTR) benchmarks. Regained the goyemment inspector's respect, confidence and
approyal on all Quality related issues.
February 1980 - December 1982
Research & Development Naval Training Systems Center for Training Devices
Job Title: Project Director for Quality Assurance & Test
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Planned, directed, coordinated, controlled all authorized Change Orders for a $123.0 million
Project. Managed and supervised a Project Team of 118 persons assigned to the matrix
organization. Expertise spanned the disciplines of electrical, mechanical, industrial, ciyil
engineering and management information systems. Responsible for planning, directing,
coordinating and execution of all Quality Assurance, Quality Control Program related testing
and item yerification and yalidation. Conducted all Reliability, Availability and Maintainability
(RAM) testing to ensure System's performance compliance with the operational requirements of
the Production Contract. Deliyered all End Items to the customer ahead of Schedule and below
cost.
Project Manager for the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES), Planned,
Directed, Coordinated and Controlled the allocation and utilization of all authorized resources
for the $l23.0 million dollar project. Chaired the Test Integration Work Group (TWIG) and
coordinated all pertinent activities between the Materiel Developer; the Combat Deyeloper; the
Operational Tester, Deyelopmental Tester, the Logistician and Contractors. This panel served as
a "Sounding Board" through which all differences of opinion were aired and resolyed.
Monitored all Logistics and System supportability concepts to ensure equipment functionality
along with trained personnel.
February 1977 - February 1980
Facilities Management: Facilities Engineers Buildings & Grounds Dept.
Job Title: Project Manager
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Planned and managed all capital improyement projects, installations and renoyations. Resolyed
housing construction issues with local officials for code compliance. Reyiewed, approyed
Change Orders Requests based on their technical feasibility. Responsible for New Construction
Projects; reyiewed Project Bid packages for Scope compliance; assessed Contractor's financial
and technical capabilities to perform the Scope of Work. Performed building threshold
inspections, supervised facility maintenance for a community of 30,000 ciyilians and military
personnel. Managed a multi-cultural work force offifty-seyen (57) indiyiduals.
Supervised Plans and Specifications deyelopment and completion for the design and
construction of a 5,000 foot Runway at Hanau Army Airfield in compliance with U. S. Army,
German, NATO and International Flight Standards. Responsible for Budget and Schedule
control. Completed the project ahead of schedule and well under the established budget of $3.8
million dollars.
Project Manager: Planned and managed all capital improyement projects, installations and
renoyations. Resolyed housing construction issues with local officials for code compliance.
Reyiewed, approyed Change Orders Requests based on their technical feasibility. Responsible for
New Construction Projects; reyiewed Project Bid packages for Scope compliance; assessed
Contractor's financial and technical capabilities to perform the Scope of Work. Performed
building threshold inspections, supervised facility maintenance for a community of 30,000
ciyilians and military personnel. Managed a multi-cultural work force offifty-seyen (57)
indiyiduals. Speak, Read and Write German Language fluently.
References: Personal & Professional Provided Upon Request.
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No, 2307 P. 2
CITY OF OCOEE
APPLICATION FOR. SERVING ON CITY BOARDS
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Are you aregistered voter? Yes ~ No nistrlot # . ~
7. Resident of the City for 6 months or longer? Yes No ~
8. no you hold publio offioe? Yes No t...-
9. Are you empioyed by the City? Yes No """7"
10. no you now serve on a City Board or Committee? Yes No ~
11. PLEASE CHECK THE BOARDS WHICH INTEREST YOU:
Indicate our de ee ofinteresus first choice - #1 seoond choice - #2, etc.
". GeQera1 Employees' lletirement
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FINANCIAL DJSCLOSURE FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOLLOWING APPOINl'MENT
What school docs yo>>!, child attend? (Qnly for Education Commission)
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13. Please attach resume and/or other information to assist Commission in making appoinbnents.
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Note: (I) AppliC3Uon effecu.ve for ONE YBAR iXoIn of c:cm'Plction.
(2) If you have any questioos, piease caI1 the City Clerk's office at (407) 905-3105.
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FAAO COMMUNITY RELATIONS
No. 2307
11681 Vicolo Loop, Windermere, FL 34786
(407)905-8580 Phone
(407)947-0142 Cell
(407)905-85B9 Fax
Ifa2lol6l manhetm .com
louis All Fazio, Jr.
ObJecti~~~__
.Experlence
Education
To further develop my knowledge of Human Resources and to tearn how It
relates to Improving the relationshIp between company leade~ and the success
of the organization.
2002-20006 Manheim's Florida Auto Auction of Orlemdo Ocoee, fL
Community Reiations Manager
. Liaison between community and Manheim's Florida Auto Auction
. Liaison between Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association and
Manheim FlorIda R.eglon.
. Governmental etffcllrs liaIson
. Education and training
. Assisted in the development and performed the facllitation of "Taking the
Initiative". (Employee Trainrng program)
2001-2002 Central Florida Auto AuctIon Orlando, FL
Dealer Service Manager
. AssIsted customers in the buyIng and selling process at auction.
. Worked in conJunction with Sales and Marketing as It related to our
customers.
. Supervised activities related to Improving customer satisfaction.
1987-2001 Manheim's Florida Auto Auction of Orlando OCoee, FL
Limo/Shuttle Manager. PR
. Coordinated customer transportation.
D Coordinated vehicle repair and service for auction fleet
. Coordinated vehicle repair for customers with variOUS dealerships.
. Responsible for dealer tag Inventory and mail room operations.
Summers 1984, 1985 &. 1986 UnIVersity of Arizona TUl:son, Al
New Student OrIentation Counseior
. Assisted new students with scheduling on Initial semester dasses.
. Spoke to parents on transition from home to college.
. Acted CIS a resident assistant to all Incoming freshmen over summer.
1982-1986 UnIversity 01 Arizona Tucson, A2.
. B.S., Education, speclallzation R.ehabilitative Counseling.
04/19/1985 UniversIty of Central Florida Orlando, FL
. Human Resourc;e
12/06{2000 Rollins College Winter Park, PL.
Supervisory Leadership
2000 Dale Carnegie Maitland, Ft.
Interests and Achievements
SkydiVing, sWlmmlnQ, theater, reaaing, politics, community InYolvement,
education, philanthropy
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HUMAN RELATIONSIDIVERSITY BOARD
Created by Res. #2003-21 on 9/16/2003
Res. #2003-21 amended by Res. # 2004-11 changing quorum (2 year terms)
No less than 7 members, no more than 15 members
Member District Phone Number Term Ends
1. Fay Alston 4 407-292-7121 (H) May 2008
340 Sterling Lake Drive falston@aol.com
2. Martha Lopez-Anderson 2 407-293-9333 (H) May 2008
2438 Alclobe Circle 407-352-2445(W)
407-399-1039 (C)
MlopezAnderson@aol.com
3. Carmen Arzola 3 407-443-2269 (C) May 2008
206 Bridge Creek Blvd. venusblu80@msn.com
4. Lester Dabbs Jr 3 407/656-4332 (H) May 2008
619 Caborca Court
5. Sandra Davidson 4 407-299-9328 (H) May 2007
2632 Homlake Circle 407-836-5404 (W)
407-832-0793 (C)
sandy407 @hotmail.com
6. Dorcas Dillard 4 407-290-9795 (H) May 2008
2783 Cullens Court 407-352-0520 (W)
407-694-2057 (C)
ddillard@srgmac.com
7. Karen Lee F art 4 407/654-5805 (H) May 2008
2026 Applegate Drive 407/237-5720 (W)
kleefatt@cfl.rr.com
8. Phillip Lee Fart 4 407-654-5805 (H) May 2008
2026 Applegate Drive 407-830-2797 (W)
321-239-2486 (C)
leesvcs@hotmail.com
9. James Fleming 2 407-656-3838 (H) May 2008
511 Orange Avenue 407-656-5683 (F)
flemi43@aol.com
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10. Matt Garland
1102 Ursula Street
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11. MaryEllen Murray
581 Buckhaven Loop
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12 Dr. Prann Kelley Rodriguez 4
2749 Cullens Court
13. Danny Vereen
3570 Strachey Court
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Ex-Officio Members
S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
Staff Liaison
Jim Carnicella, HR Director
Clerk
Jennifer Rittenhouse
HRDB/07.05.2005/jr
Resigned
Debra Booth (Resigned 01/04/2006)
John & Kitsy Phillips (Resigned (May 2006)
407-619-0754 (C)
407-654-0470 (H)
wotrumpet02@aol.com
407-905-0116 (H)
407-929-7206 (C)
marvellenmurray2@aol.com
407-292-7273 (H)
407-291-8686 (W)
drfrann@drfrann.com
407-814-1880 (H)
407-623-1304 (W)
321-303-4750 (C)
grandpa4xt02@yahoo.com
407-299-5598 (0)
407-291-7126 (H)
Mayorscott@cfl.rr.com
svandergrift@ci.ocoee.fl.us
407-905-3100 ext. 9/1032
J Camicella@ci.ocoee.fl.us
407-905-3100 ext. 9/1024
irittenhouse@ci.ocoee.fl.us
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May 2007
May 2007
May 2008
May 2007
Appt. 05/04/04