Attachment 1
Applications and Resumes
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Submit Date: May 01, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
35 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Robin Gemmill
E Walnut
Burbank CA 91501
Home: Mobile:
Retired Clinical Nurse Specialist Registered Nurse
Robin Gemmill
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I am the current Chair of the Sustainable Burbank Commission.
Over the last 4 years on the Commission,
I have had the privilege of working along side some very talented knowledgeable individuals.
The
highlight of this current tenure has been updating 2013 GGRP goals including advocating for a Sustainability Coordinator.
We now have a very talented Sustainability Officer who has been partnering with us on a variety of initiatives/ordinances.
Additionally, the Community Engagement Outreach
Subcommittee just launched our first Sustainable Community Education event, Water Conservation, Native Planting and Eco-Resource Fair.
It was a fabulous beginning.
We have several more events
planned for 2023.
I would like to 1) continue to working on upcoming Community Educational Outreach Events, 2) complete the Plastics Ordinance collaborative review/approval process with city staff, 3)work with city staff on updating the City Master Tree Plan, 4) support a local ordinance for banning gas powered garden equipment, 5) continue working with Burbank Community Garden Steering Committee on opening the Hollywood Way/Clark Garden, and 6) update the 2008 Sustainable Action Plan.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener since 2016 Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I am currently working with BUSD Sustainable Education Action Committee (SEAC) as a Master Gardener.
I am supporting their efforts to replace asphalt/concrete school grounds with natural green space in support of environmental curriculum and mental health wellness, through a BUSD/ TreePeople CalFire Planning Grant Application submitted for 8 of our schools in the district.
If the grant is approved,
each school would get a $100K to design and plan for greening the school grounds.
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
Current Chair of the Sustainable Burbank Commission Traffic Commission List Community activities in which you are involved:
UCCE Master Gardener President Elect of the Burbank Valley Garden Club Member of Eco-Council Member of the Burbank Community Garden Steering Committee If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
No
Conflict of Interest
Robin Gemmill
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.
Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes
No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I bring Master Gardener experience, teaching basic gardening classes, organizing/implementing garden/environmental related programs, establishing school and community gardens, and supporting grant writing activities.
As a retired Clinical Nurse Specialist with a Public Health Certificate I am very concerned about the new research demonstrating a significant impact of climate change on community health.
Especially among our vulnerable residents, residents of color, seniors and children.
We need to do
more to adapt community resources to prevent health related emergencies during extreme heat events during the upcoming summer months.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Continue working with city staff, City Council and community partners to build community resilience by encouraging residents to take positive individual and/or collective action to adapt or mitigate the impact of climate change.
Specific goals, refer to interests section.
Second Choice
Robin Gemmill
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Robin Gemmill
Submit Date: May 02, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
12 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I believe in giving back to one's community. I have served as a member of the Sustainable Burbank Commission since 2017 and would like to continue as a Commissioner and help strengthen the role of the Commission and support sustainable causes in the city of Burbank.
Education
BA: UC Berkeley, Anthropology (1994) MA: UCLA: Near Eastern Language and Cultures (1998) MPP (Masters in Public Policy): UCLA (2002)
Limor - Zimskind
Hampton Rd
Burbank CA 91504
Mobile:
Datalink Partners President Researcher
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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
MPP focused on regional economics and sustainability. Received an Irvine Foundation Fellowship for the Sustainable Communities Leadership Program. Have policy and regional development background; ArcGIS mapping and strong statistical experience; years' experience with developing and tracking indicators for community well-being; developing logic models and strategic planning.
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Past Chair of Sustainable Burbank Commission. Effective communicator and team player and leader.
Experience with community engagement. I feel so fortunate to reside in Burbank and want to do my part to make this place the best it can be!
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
Commissioner on Sustainable Burbank Commission since 2017. Past chair.
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Burbank Temple Emanu El (BTEE) Co-President; Jefferson Elementary School Site Council Member; Muir Middle School Site Council Member; Leadership Burbank (Class of 2017) If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
None.
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) Limor - Zimskind
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
Academic:
Background in Regional Planning; Sustainable Communities Leadership Program Fellow (2000)
Professional: Orange County Transportation Authority-- work on transportation metrics to support their strategic plan (car, public transportation, pedestrian, bike, etc.); Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino-- develop annual Community Indicators Report, which analyzes indicators to track and compare community health and well-being, such as environmental, economic, physical, education, and housing.
I have extensive experience with community engagement and communication.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Assist our community in achieving the goals laid out in its sustainability plan. Contribute my professional expertise to improving the lives of those who live and work in Burbank.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
N/A
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position N/A
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? N/A
Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Limor - Zimskind
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Limor - Zimskind
PERSONAL PROFILE
Specialization in planning and evaluation consulting to public and nonprofit agencies.
Primary areas of focus include: formative evaluations to improve program effectiveness and document outcomes; developing evaluation tools, including surveys and focus group protocols; qualitative and quantitative data analysis (strong proficiency in Excel and SPSS), data visualization and reporting; developing reports to track key community indicators; developing logic models to document and track program outcomes; mapping capabilities through ArcGIS software; developing data collection protocols to ensure consistency and confidentiality in data collection; coordinating and developing annual reports; and strategic planning.
SELECT WORK EXPERIENCE
PRESIDENT, DATALINK PARTNERS, 2006- PRESENT
First 5 Orange County, Orange County, CA (2006 -present). Coordinate, develop, and implement strategic evaluations for ECE, development, and health programs. Create maps using GIS software. Develop data collection tools, including surveys and focus group protocols. Analyze and develop content for Annual Report to First 5 California; thought partner on implementation and measurement of strategic plan metrics; support all aspects of Early Development Index, including implementation and analysis.
County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California (2011 -2021). Communication, research, writing and indicator development for annual Community Indicators Report for San Bernardino County (under subcontract to Parsons Consulting).
First 5 Los Angeles—Multiple contracts including:
•
Data Driven Leadership (2020-2021): Supported increased use of administrative data collected and stored in iPinwheel among QSLA Leaders and Committees. • Pathways to Progress (2020): Supported the development of inaugural report to track progress made towards First 5 LA Strategic Plan. Provided GIS mapping, analysis, and content support.
• First 5 Annual Report (2017; 2018; 2022): Coordinated and completed Annual Report to the First 5 California Commission.
• Developmental Screening Scan Project (2015-2016): Conducted scan of the early identification and intervention system in Los Angeles County. • Community Opportunities Fund (COF) Evaluation (2012-2013): Developed and implemented evaluation plan that assesses success of $13 million initiative.
SKILLS SUMMARY
• Systems change evaluation
• Quantitative and qualitative
data collection methods,
including surveys,
interviews, and focus groups
• Statistical methodology and
analysis
• Data visualization and
mapping
• Community needs
assessment and service gap
analysis
• Strategic planning and
performance measurement
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Experience across social policy
and programming domains,
including:
• Early Childhood Systems and
Supports
• Workforce and Economic
Development
• PreK–12 and Postsecondary
Education
• Poverty and Economic
Stability
• Housing and Homelessness
• Transportation/Transit
Griffith Park Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90039
LIMOR ZIM SK IND MA, MPP
SELECT WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Orange County United Way (2013 -present). Assist in development of a multivariate composite index to measure family economic security at the neighborhood level. Create maps for index using GIS software (under subcontract to Parsons Consulting).
Dairy Council of California (2017-present). Evaluate DCC’s Shaping Up My Choices and Physical Education Nutriti on programs; develop organizational logic model, including outcomes, measures, and data collection tools; provide on-call evaluation support.
Orange County Transportation Mobility Indicators Report (2014-2015 and 2017-2018; 2020-2021). Development of indic ators report for the OCTA . Services included report framing, indicator selection, data acquisition, analysis, and narrative development.
California Children & Families Foundation (2019 -2020). Developed white paper to examine ways Kindergarten Readiness Inventories have been employed by California counties and other states, making the case for their use across California, to improve school outcomes and direct funding for early childhood programs. Scope included developing interview protocols and interviewing policy makers and First 5 executive staff across the state, conducting literature review, and developing draft report.
California Healthcare Foundation, Reproductive Psychiatry eConsult Pilot (2017 - 2019). Developed and implemented evaluation to assess success of pilot project that aims to improve psychiatric care during pregnancy and to postpartum women with serious, persistent mental illness who are served by the Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health, Health Services, and Public Health. Scope include d development of evaluation plan, interviews with clinic champions, surveys with project participants, analyzing data and writing up report.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles (2018 ). Los Angeles Regional Coalition for Linked Learning evaluation. Scope included development of evaluation plan, interviews and focus group with LARCLL partners, analyzing data and writing up report.
Jamboree Housing Corporation (2014 -2015). Assisted in development of agency’s strategic plan. Facilitated planning meetings with agency staff , developed logic model, theory of change and evaluation plan for agency (under subcontract to Focali Consulting).
Pretend C ity Children’s Museum —Good to Go from Head to Toe! (2008 -2014).
Developed data collection tools, including surveys and focus group protocols.
Coordinated and developed annual evaluation reports.
CHILD 360 (FORMERLY LAUP), RESEARCH ANALYST, 2005-2006
Developed and implemented evaluation plans assessing the performance and outcomes of individual departments and the agency as whole. Created logic models, surveys and tools to support evaluation. Provided feedback on progress to ensure continuous quality improvement (CQI).
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA -
LOS ANGELES, 2002
Master of Public Policy
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA -
LOS ANGELES, 1998
Master of Arts, Near Eastern
Languages and Cultures
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA -
BERKELEY, 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
TECHNICAL
PROFICIENCIES
• ArcGIS (desktop and web-
based)
• SPSS Statistical Software
• Microsoft Office suite,
including data analysis
extensions in Excel
• Google suite, including
Forms, Sheets, Jamboard,
and Docs
• SharePoint / Teams,
Smartsheet and Monday.com
collaborative systems
• Survey Monkey and Google
Forms
• Canva
• Mailchimp email platform
SELECT WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
UCLA CENTER FOR HEALTHIER CHILDREN, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES, EVALUATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COACH, 2002-2005
Coordinated statewide evaluation for Orange, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura count ies and reported back progress and outcomes to the state. Developed presentations and presented evaluation design and ongoing evaluation results to multiple audiences, including First 5 Commissioners, county staff, community partners, and kindergarten teachers and principals involved with First 5 California. Trained program staff to use statewide evaluation tools, including the web -based statewide evaluation data system, to support management and local evaluations.
POLICYLINK, JAMES IRVINE SUMMER FELLOW, 2001
Developed indicator “tools” for on-line toolkit Beyond Gentrification: Tools for Equitable Development for enacting Living Wage provisions, Brownfields cleanup and redevelopment, and Just Cause eviction. W ork entailed research on feasible options to address the issue—including interviews with practitioners regarding best practices, policy alternatives, and community involvement—and policy analysis and recommendations.
SELECT WORK PRODUCTS
Family Financial Stability Index . Annually, 2013 -2022. Prepared for the Orange County United Way.
Pathway to Progress: Indicators of Young Child Well -being in Los Angeles County .
August 2020. Prepared for First 5 LA.
Readying our State: How Kindergarten Readiness Inventories Can Benefit California.
March 2020. Prepared for the First 5 Center for Children’s Policy.
Help Me Grow Orange County Three Year Report (2016 through 2019). March 2020.
Prepared for First 5 Orange County.
Orange County Mobility Indicators Report. Tri-annually, 2014, 2017, 2020. Prepared for the Orange County Transportation Authority.
San Bernardino County Community Indicators Report . Annually, 2010- 2021. Prepared for the County of San Bernardino, California.
Reproductive Psychiatry eConsult Pilot for Perinatal Women with Serious Persistent Mental Illness in LA County. 2019. Prepared for the California Health Care Foundation.
Los Angeles Regional Coalition for Linked Learning Evaluation Report. 2018. Prepared for United Way of Greater Los Angeles.
License-exempt Provider Outreach Project Evaluation: Family, Friends, and Neighbor Care Report. 2016. Prepared for the Child Care Resource Center.
Submit Date: May 06, 2022
Resubmitted for City Council
Consideration: May 04, 2023
Prefix First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
20 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I have been employed as a public servant for the past 14 years, and the private real estate sector for the past 5 years, but I have been giving back to communities all of my life. During primary and secondary school ages, my parents had me engaged in various community matters from supporting campaigns of local candidates to being an active member of local community organizations. As an adult I have been supportive of organizations advocating for various disenfranchised groups. For years I have been looking for way to serve my community of residence, and I feel this is a fitting position and time to serve.
Charles L Wilson
N. Orchard Drive
Burbank CA 91506
Mobile:
BDO USA LLP Senior Manager
Commercial Real Estate
Advisory
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Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, California State University, Long Beach CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS STUDIES, University of California, Los Angeles BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, California State University, Long Beach
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
various (see professional background attachment)
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
various (see professional background attachment for details) Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
This will be my second time serving on a City Board, Commission or Committee. I've served on the Community Development Goals Committee for the past 4 years.
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Recently I have been involved in children advocacy community activities in other locales, but this position will be my first community activity in the City of Burbank. (see professional background attachment for details)
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
Charles L Wilson
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I have a multifaceted background spanning professional and entrepreneurial experience in the real estate, digital media, themed entertainment, music and aerospace industries.
Since 2003, he has been providing
advisory services to small and medium sized enterprises seeking to maximize the full potential of their real estate investments.
For the past thirteen years I have been employed as a Deputy Assessor in Los Angeles County; the last eleven of which has been with the Major Real Property Division, with his tenure split between the Special Commercial and Possessory Interest Sections.
My advisory and valuation
experience spans a wide variety of small, large and complex projects including some of the most intricate and highly valued commercial properties within the State of California up to $200+ million in value.
I am
well versed in the analysis and valuation of hotels, shopping centers, and residential mixed use developments; with additional experience in office, industrial, residential and land property types.
I have a
Master of Business Administration degree from California State University Long Beach where his studies emphasized the sustainability of business organizations.
I also hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Electrical Engineering from California State University Long Beach.
Additionally, I have extensive
professional studies in real estate valuation, finance and investment analysis through my Certificate in Business Studies from the University of California Los Angeles, and my MAI designation with the Appraisal Institute.
I am a certified general real estate appraiser, real estate broker, advanced certified property tax appraiser , certified green building professional, and certified in hotel analytics.
I am a MAI
designated member of the Appraisal Institute, and also hold memberships with the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Urban Land Institute, Southern California Association of Non Profit Housing, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, and the Orange County Association of Realtors.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I seek to utilize my background and experience to serve and add value to the Sustainable Burbank Commission in the best manner possible.
Second Choice
Charles L Wilson
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Acknowledgement No. 2 - City of Burbank COVID-19 Vaccination Policy I have read the City of Burbank Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and hereby agree to provide proof of vaccination or either a medical or religious exemption form. Upon receipt of the application City Clerk’s Office staff will contact me with further instruction. Vaccination documentation will not be disclosable to the public.
I Agree
Charles L Wilson
Professional Qualifications
Charles L. Wilson, MAI
Mr. Wilson focuses on commercial real estate valuation and advisory of institutional and SME real property throughout the USA. He has 20 years of professional experience providing financial reporting valuation, portfolio valuation, appraisal review, valuation management, dispute resolution, litigation support, and due diligence services.
CURRENT ROLE:
BDO –December 2021 to Present.
Senior Manager │ Real Estate Practice
Valuation & Business Analytics
Mr. Wilson’s responsibilities include valuation and advisory assignments regarding individual properties and portfolios for financial reporting, lending, estate planning, gifting, partnership issues, eminent domain, purchase price allocations, ad valorem taxation, litigation support, public offerings, and portfolio analysis.
EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Wilson has provided valuation and consulting services in all major commercial real estate asset classes including multifamily, retail, office, and industrial property types.
His areas of specialization include hospitality, shopping center, student housing and manufactured housing property types.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
Houlihan Lokey – August 2021 to December 2021
Senior Associate │ Real Estate Valuation & Advisory Services Altus Group – September 2018 to July 2018
Senior Consultant │ Altus Global Analytics – Real Estate Valuation & Advisory Services Los Angeles County – Office of the Assessor – August 2004 to August 2018 Deputy Assessor │ Major Real Property Division
Triwes Mortgage – January 2002 to July 2004
Mortgage Consultant
[email protected]
Direct:
Mobile:
South Flower Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel:
Fax:
www.bdo.com
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
Member: MAI Designated Member of the Appraisal Institute Candidate Member of the CCIM Institute
Urban Land Institute
International Council of Shopping Centers
LICENSED
California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser: AG 041565
EDUCATION
M.B.A., California State University Long Beach
B.S., Electrical Engineering, California State University Long Beach
Charles L. Wilson, MAI
Notable Engagements
LA Stadium Company on behalf of Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, LLP – Real Property Tax Consultation:
Real property tax assessment consultation on stadium new construction including strategizing on assessment process and review of assessment valuation by third party appraisal firm.
Oaktree Capital Management Company on behalf of Altus Group (Real Estate Income Fund and Real Estate Investment Trust) – Portfolio Valuation: Quarterly valuation and valuation management of two nationwide institutional portfolio. 27 apartment, 6 office and 2 industrial assets, including 6 apartments undergoing value-add renovated investment strategies. For use in financial reporting purposes.
James Campbell Company LLC on behalf of Altus Group – Portfolio Valuation: Annual valuation management of nationwide institutional portfolio. 82 industrial, office, retail, hotel, and ground lease assets. Engagement included asset management market summary and analytics presentation of the entire portfolio. For use in financial reporting purposes.
Crow Holdings on behalf of Altus Group – Portfolio Valuation: Quarterly valuation of nationwide institutional portfolio assets. 26 real estate assets including student, manufactured and senior housing, hotel, office and car wash property types. The 9 manufactured housing assets were undergoing value- add repositioning investment strategies. For use in financial reporting purposes.
Whitman Peterson LLC on behalf of Altus Group – Portfolio Valuation: Quarterly valuation of nationwide institutional portfolio. 21 hotels within the full, select, limited and glamping service classes. For use in financial reporting purposes.
Nuveen/TIAA on behalf of Altus Group – Portfolio and Acquisition Valuation: Annual and quarterly valuation of nationwide institutional portfolio assets. 9 student housing, 3 office and 4 commercial land assets. For use in financial reporting purposes.
Arizona State Retirement System on behalf of Altus Group – Portfolio Valuation: Annual and quarterly valuation of nationwide institutional portfolio assets. 10 industrial, office, hotel, and residential/commercial tract development assets. For use in financial reporting purposes.
Notable Presentations
"Considerations in the Assessment of High-Performance Buildings" Office of the Assessor In-Service Training, Los Angeles County, CA – December 2015 California Assessors' Association 113th Annual Conference, San Mateo, CA – October 2015 "The Real Property Appraisal Profession"
University of California Extension, Los Angeles, CA – March 2014 "Los Angeles County Real Property Assessment Practices" Society of Chief Appraisers Fall Meeting, Los Angeles, CA – November 2011 Sotheby’s International Realty - Los Feliz Brokerage, Los Angeles, CA – October 2010 "Grand Avenue Project Development, Los Angeles"
Office of the Assessor In-Service Training, Los Angeles County, CA – January 2008 "The Valuation of Residential Rehabs"
Office of the Assessor In-Service Training, Los Angeles County, CA – January 2006 Submit Date: May 09, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Police Commission: Submitted
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
1 year
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? As a resident of this city, I am deeply invested in its growth and development, and I believe that my skills and experience would be a valuable asset to the committee. I am particularly interested in issues related to sustainability, community policing, and affordable housing, and I believe that these are all important areas of focus for the city as it continues to grow and evolve.
Education
Doctorate in Education Administration M. Ed. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Kenzie Bond
N Parish Pl.
Burbank CA 91504
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RethinkED Director of Account Management Ed Tech
Kenzie Bond
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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
None at this time, looking to obtain experience
List Community activities in which you are involved:
None at this time, looking to become more involved
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
NA
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) Kenzie Bond
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Police Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
Undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and decade of professional experience in the criminal justice sector.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Increase transparency and accountability in the Burbank Police Department: The commission could work to ensure that the public has access to information about police practices, policies, and incidents. This could include advocating for body cameras for police officers, creating a system for civilian oversight of police misconduct investigations, and promoting transparency in the department's budget and spending.
Build community trust and improve police-community relations: The commission could work to establish positive relationships between the police and the community they serve. This could include promoting community policing practices, organizing community events that bring together police officers and community members, and advocating for policies that prioritize the safety and well-being of all members of the community.
Address issues of bias and discrimination in policing: The commission could work to identify and address any biases or discriminatory practices within the police department. This could include promoting implicit bias training for police officers, advocating for the use of non-discriminatory policing practices, and ensuring that the department has a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.
Review and make recommendations for police policies and practices: The commission could review the department's policies and practices to ensure they align with best practices and community needs. This could include reviewing use of force policies, ensuring that the department is using evidence-based policing practices, and working to ensure that the department's policies and practices are fair and equitable.
Improve communication and collaboration between the police department and the commission: The commission could work to improve communication and collaboration between the police department and the commission. This could include regular meetings with the police chief and other department leaders, creating channels for community members to share concerns and feedback with the commission, and promoting transparency and accountability in all interactions between the department and the commission.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank
Kenzie Bond
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Develop and implement strategies to reduce the city's carbon footprint: Work with city officials, businesses, and residents to identify and implement measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as increasing renewable energy use, promoting energy-efficient buildings, and encouraging alternative transportation options.
Advocate for sustainable policies and practices: Raise awareness and promote sustainable practices in the community through education, outreach, and collaboration with other organizations. Encourage the adoption of policies and practices that promote environmental sustainability, such as sustainable land use, water conservation, and waste reduction.
Monitor and evaluate the city's
sustainability efforts: Assess the effectiveness of existing sustainability programs and initiatives, and identify areas for improvement. Evaluate the city's progress towards meeting its sustainability goals and make recommendations for new policies and programs.
Foster community engagement: Build
partnerships and engage with the community to promote sustainable practices and raise awareness of environmental issues. Encourage community members to take action and participate in sustainability initiatives.
Support green infrastructure and open space initiatives: Advocate for the creation and maintenance of parks, greenways, and other open spaces that provide environmental and social benefits.
Promote the use of green infrastructure, such as rain gardens and bioswales, to manage stormwater and improve water quality.
Collaborate with other sustainability organizations: Partner with other sustainability organizations in the region to share best practices, collaborate on joint initiatives, and leverage resources.
By working towards these goals, the Sustainable Burbank Commission can help promote a more sustainable future for the City of Burbank and its residents.
Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Kenzie Bond
Kenzie Bond Ed.D.
Burbank, CA 91504 • •
Executive Summary
Dedicated executive leader known for revitalizing strategy to re-establish high-performing cultures valuing excellence. Expert ability to lead planning efforts that promote sustainable program development and process improvements. Analytic professional developing strategy and delivering on a vision of success for all stakeholders.
Core Strengths
Executive Leadership Development
Strategic Design Facilitation
Organizational Leadership
Sustainable Systems & Structures
Development
Process Improvements
Comprehensive Needs Analysis
Professional Experience
K12 Education Strategist, 07/2021 to 12/2022
Engage2Learn
Support business development efforts and coordinate with Chief of Strategy on new and renewal initiatives. Enhance profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies, resulting in 1M+ new parternship revenue in first year.
Prepare and implement strategic growth plans for territory based on company goals and expectations.
Facilitate a variety of in-person and virtual events, including new business meetings, informational webinars and knowledge sharing sessions.
Executive Coach, 07/2019 to 07/2021
Engage2Learn
Facilitate both in-person and virtual Strategic Design processes, including focus groups, summits and designing the district/campus Learning Innovation Framework.
Facilitate executive trainings & coaching, observing clients' instructional and/or leadership practices and providing constructive and supportive feedback Supported multiple districts with Virtual Learning Platform rollout during the COVID-19 crisis through facilitation of best practices.
Facilitate districts in creating a unique Learning Innovation Framework utilized in the application and implementation of TEA's Blended Learning Grant Program Academic Support Coach, 01/2021 to Current
Instructional Connections LLC (Contract)
Provide high quality instructional support for multiple graduate degree programs at reputable, public universities. Graduate courses supported include but are not limited to:
The School Principal
Managing School Leadership
School & Community Relations
Innovative School Leadership
Multicultural Education for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clinical Teacher Supervisor, 04/2020 to Current
Western Governors University (Contract)
Supervise and coach student teachers to improve their education practices and strategies.
Communicate with student teacher, host teacher and campus administration routinely.
Provide timely and constructive feedback on clinical teaching assignment to all parties.
Ensure all activities and documentation are completed in accordance with state certification regulations/policies.
High School Principal, 07/2015 to 06/2019
Snook Independent School District – Snook, TX
Led campus from multi-year "Improvement Required" status to "Met Standard" with three Distinctions (Math, Science & Student Progress) in one year; achieved success in year in which passing standards increased, along with new inclusion of STAAR-A in accountability ratings Created Accelerated Learning Center designed to meet needs of students at risk of dropping out; program allowed multiple students who would have otherwise not graduated to graduate in operation's first year
Identified significant racial disparities in discipline incidents and exclusionary consequences for prior years; created new processes including comprehensive campus behavior management program which reduced serious and/or disruptive behavior and exclusionary consequences assigned by 50%
Designed and implemented first-ever special education instructional model which doubled STAAR passing percentage for students receiving special education services Partnered with outside entities to provide adult continuing education classes and ongoing series of parent seminars by nationally recognized psychologist/author; efforts increased community & parental engagement
Facilitated clinical learning agreement between Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Nursing and Snook Independent School District for 2018-19 school year Assistant Principal, 08/2012 to 06/2015
Brazosport Independent School District – Clute, TX
Created comprehensive campus Behavior RTI program designed to reduce serious or disruptive behavior and to re-integrate students returning from DAEP to their home campus, resulting in 40% decrease of behavior-related incidents campus-wide Selected to present Behavior RTI program at 2014 & 2015 Texas Behavior Support Conferences, Region 4 ESC and to high-level administrators and staff Created program evaluation tool utilized by district to evaluate effectiveness of response to intervention, advanced academics and CTE program at each campus and accelerated instructional programs at district alternative education campus Identified campus and community need for safe, supervised after-school alternatives, resulting in new partnership between school district, City of Lake Jackson and Boys & Girls Club; project funded after-school program at RMS for 2014-15 school year with enrollment reaching maximum capacity on first day
Designed system to manage and track allegations of bullying/harassment on campus, which was adopted and integrated into administrative regulations district-wide Implemented new school-wide, PBIS-based rewards management system Secondary Teacher, 08/2009 to 07/2012
Brazosport Independent School District – Clute, TX
Trained staff, attended specialized workshops/conferences and coordinated activities to enhance parental involvement within school as 2010-12 Parental Involvement Committee Representative
Developed reading intervention plan for eighth graders to remedy students' deficiencies in reading comprehension and meet state standards; identified and formulated plan to remedy seventh-grade math students' deficiencies in order to meet state standards Designed, implemented and assessed lesson planning for seventh-grade science students in accordance with district philosophy, goals and objectives Security Administrator, 12/1999 to 08/2009
Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Huntsville, TX
Correctional Officer (12/1999) Sergeant of Correctional Officers (02/03) Lieutenant (2004-2009) Supervised population of 2000+ inmates, including Youthful Offender Program consisting of offenders ages 14-18; managed team of five Sergeants and 45-60 Correctional Officers Nominated for State of Texas "Unsung Heroes" award for decisive action and leadership during large-scale riot
Formulated training programs for staff development including verbal intervention, offender management, policy review and standard operating procedures Directed operational functions including response to assaults and use of force, riots, fires, suicides and medical emergencies
Education and Training
Doctorate: Education Administration, 2015
Texas A&M University - Commerce - Commerce, TX
Superintendent Internship and Certification
Research:Perceptions of Post Secondary Education of Graduates of an Alternative School Graduate Level Teaching Assistant for Educational Leadership Program Using Evaluation and Data to Improve Leadership
Leading the Learning Community
Using Research for Best Practice
Master of Education: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, 2011 University of Texas - Arlington, TX
Principal Internship and Certification
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, 2002
Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX
Professional Coach Certification: Success Coaching, 2018 The Coach Training Academy - Blaine, WA
International Coaching Federation approved (ACSTH)
60 hours of Coach Training + 10 hours of ICF Mentor Coaching Success Conversion Coaching based on the 11 Core Competencies & Ethical Standards recognized by the International Coach Federation
Change Management Certification: 2022
Acuity Institute - Online
Submit Date: May 28, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Police Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
35 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I am interested in the Sustainable Burbank Commission because I have lived in Burbank most of my life, I want to make a impact in the city I love. I have served on many boards and I am comfortable in this capacity. I also like to work closely with council to make suggestions for he god of our city in the area of Sustainability.
Education
Although I did not graduate college I have been in leadership roles my whole life. I have ran two successful businesses in Burbank.
Jenny Lynn Deahl
n Hollywood way
Burbank CA 91505
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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
I have a finance background and understand how to educate businesses in their finances. I am licensed in Long Term Care and Life and Health insurance in 2 states Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I have sat on many school committees for the Burbank school district . These include Site Council President, Booster vice President. I also started the Valet Program at Roosevelt Elementary. I was also on the Magnolia Park Merchant board for 6 years. I am currently a ambassador for the Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank.
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
I am currently serving on the Sustainable Burbank Commission, List Community activities in which you are involved:
I am a Member of the Burbank Noon Rotary. I help with many activities and events for the Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank where I serve as a Ambassador.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
No relation
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) Jenny Lynn Deahl
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I am very very good at being on committees and I have served on many> I will go the extra mile to make sure that I serve my commission to the best of my ability. I want to have perfect attendance so I can be able to vote on important matters that need attention.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I want to be a voice for the commission and a advisory capacity to the City Council! Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Police Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position I have always tried to be a advocate for Magnolia Park and working with the police department to increase parking and stop the theft in the district for businesses.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I want to be a voice and advocate to the Burbank Police department. I would want to work with the department to get a better handle on the recent school issues.
Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Jenny Lynn Deahl
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Jenny Lynn Deahl
Jenny Deahl
Operations Manager
Burbank, CA 91505
I have been responsible for company management for the past 30 years and would be an asset to any company looking for an operations manager. I have excellent people skills and am a very fair supervisor to all employees. I am very adept at conflict resolution.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Agent
New York Life – Glendale, CA
Nov. 2021 to May 2022
To set appointments with businesses and individuals to discuss their financial planning needs.
Operations Manager
Blue Dog Ranch Burbank, CA
July 2015 to May 2021
Was responsible for but not limited to the following. Managed day to day operations, managed all employees scheduling, managed all human resources and responsibilities, was responsible for employee hiring and firing and disciplinary actions, managed all payroll, payroll reports, and payroll audits, was responsible for all workers compensation including workers compensation audit from State Fund Insurance, was responsible for all client transactions and relations, purchased all office supplies, purchased all retail products
I was solely responsible for tripling the business cash flow in the realm of day care, boarding, training, and grooming.
Was responsible for obtaining two PPP loans and a an EIDL Loan. All with total forgiveness.
Store Manager
Peggy Wood's Pet Emporium - Burbank,
CA August 1986 to July 2015
Was responsible for but no limited to the following. Managed day to day operations, Employees scheduling, Was responsible for all product purchasing, Responsible for Sales rep communications via in-person, phone, or email., Attended numerous out of state trade shows as a company representative, Travelled to numerous out of state breeders for the purpose of purchasing well- bred dogs, Managed all customers transactions and special orders, was responsible for solving all customer issues, Worked weekly with local veterinarians, and was responsible for maintaining all vaccination records for all animals and administered vaccinations as needed.
Education
Some College in Animal Husbandry
Moorpark College - Moorpark, CA
September 1984 to June 1985
High school diploma
Royal High School - Simi Valley, CA
September 1980 to June 1983
Skills
• Workers' Compensation
• Purchasing
• Human Resources
• Profit & Loss
• Procurement
• Payroll
• Management
• Human Resources Management
• Employee relations
• Employee evaluation
• Employment & labor law
• Customer relationship management
• Customer service
• Customer support
• Customer retention
• Customer acquisition
• Customer segmentation
• Sales Management
• Conflict Management
Submit Date: May 29, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
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City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
2.5 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I would like to become more involved in my community in a way that will allow me to more effectively advocate for the needs and desires of residents who are often left out of conversations regarding city politics and governance, either because their personal circumstances preclude them from greater involvement or because any existing outreach efforts toward them are not effective.
Education
I'm a former teacher with a Master's degree in Education and am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work degree with a focus on community practice. I see the values of the social work profession, including commitments to service, social justice, and respecting the dignity and worth of all people, as aligning with my motivations for serving my community.
Jared Cavagnuolo
N Frederic St
Burbank CA 91505
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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
N/A
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Frequent public commenter at City Council meetings Member of Burbank Tenants Union If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) Jared Cavagnuolo
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I am a volunteer for the San Fernando Valley chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, a nationwide grassroots organization committed to supporting and advocating for legislation aimed at reducing the negative impacts of climate change and environmental injustice.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I would like to help ensure that city policies related to sustainability, conservation, and environmental protection are implemented in a way that promotes environmental justice and takes into consideration the opinions and expressed needs of communities that are most heavily burdened by pollution, climate change, and other environmental factors.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Jared Cavagnuolo
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Jared Cavagnuolo
JARED CAVAGNUOLO Educator and Master of Social Work Student • www.linkedin.com/in/jcavagnuolo
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Through various roles in the education and non-profit sectors, I have extensive experience training and empowering emerging leaders and changemakers. Whether designing adaptable programs to meet the needs of diverse audiences or working directly with youth in their communities, I prioritize the holistic development of my clients. I am passionate about combining my collaborative problem-solving skills, innovative data-driven mindset, and dedication to social justice to equip the next generation with the tools needed to address present and future challenges.
CORE SKILLS
Program Development: Initiative, Leadership, Process Assessment & Improvement, Project Development, Strategic Planning Youth Empowerment: Coaching, Curriculum Development, Differentiating Instruction, Mentoring, Social & Emotional Education Transferable: Collaborating, Editing & Revising, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Researching, Team Building, Writing
RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
San Fernando Valley Chapter Member, Citizens Climate Lobby Aug. 2022 - Present • Conduct research on California lawmakers’ profiles, priorities, sponsored bills, and voting records to assist with lobbying for climate and environmental justice legislation
• Meet with lawmakers and their staff to discuss legislative priorities, current and upcoming bills, and ways in which Citizens Climate Lobby can provide support
• Write Letters to the Editor for local news publications to raise public awareness of climate issues affecting Californians and recommend actions that promote conservation, sustainable practices, and environmental justice
San Fernando Valley Chapter Be SMART Lead and Elections Team Member, Moms Demand Action California Jun. 2022 - Present • Train community members in Everytown for Gun Safety’s Be SMART secure firearm storage program • Lobby California State Senators and Assemblymembers and local lawmakers for their support of common sense legislation to reduce and prevent gun violence
• Support campaigns of Gun Sense Candidates at federal, state, and local level by calling and canvassing voters • Engage other volunteers in election related activities and events, such as phone banks, canvasses, and chapter meetings
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MSW Intern, Painted Brain Sep. 2022 – Apr. 2023 • Engage clients with mental illnesses and incarceration history in social skill-building and job training activities, lead and facilitate community meetings and communal art workshops, and consult with staff, fellow interns, and clients to promote mental health advocacy at Painted Brain’s peer-run community center • Empower clients to develop and work toward achieving individualized professional and personal goals through case management and one-on-one counseling sessions under the supervision of Licensed Clinical Social Workers • Support teachers and administrators at L.A. Conservation Corps continuation high schools by providing life coaching services for 18-24-year-old students
• Facilitate community outreach efforts by coordinating and leading free art workshops at local agencies serving vulnerable populations including unhoused persons and people with a history of mental illness and/or incarceration • Collaborate with fellow interns to improve and expand programming through various initiatives such as drafting agency policies and creating new intern and peer support specialist training curricula
Program Director, Move for Mind Feb. 2021 – Sep. 2022 • Developed and oversaw all educational and community outreach programs and initiatives designed to promote running as a tool for improving mental health
• Spearheaded creation of running-based social and emotional learning program to support high school students in fostering open dialogue and reducing stigma around mental health issues • Partnered with Fleet Feet run specialty franchises to launch innovative community running initiative consisting of monthly fun runs paired with discussions about running and mental health • Secured support of Team Unbreakable youth mental health program to utilize and measure effects of their evidence-based curriculum with new populations of students
• Expanded Board of Directors membership by 50% through outreach, recruiting, and networking efforts
"Know the Signs" Prevention Trainer, Sandy Hook Promise Nov. 2018 - May 2020 • Impacted lives of thousands of middle and high school students through interactive presentations that empowered them to prevent social isolation, violence, and suicide among adolescents • Collaborated with project managers, program development team, and fellow trainers to develop and revise curriculum, program content, and best practices for presentations
• Directed a team in designing high school educator’s guide to supplement a social isolation prevention program
Student-Athlete Coordinator, Stamford Public Education Foundation Oct. 2018 - Oct. 2019 • Ensured student-athletes' academic eligibility by providing support across multiple grade levels and subject areas and collaborating with athletic director, coaches, teachers, peer tutors, and parents • Mentored student-athletes in balancing academics and athletics, utilizing effective study habits, and developing college and career readiness skills
• Facilitated improvements in G.P.A. for 68% of academically ineligible student-athletes, 46% of whom regained eligibility, over the course of one semester
Special Education Teacher Aug. 2009 - Jun. 2017 Hanscom Middle School (Aug. 2015 - Jun. 2017)
Wilson Middle School (Aug. 2009 - Jul. 2015)
• Fostered students' independence, resilience, and self-advocacy skills by integrating social and emotional learning opportunities into differentiated curricula
• Created highly modified curricula consisting of real-world relevant, hands-on activities to meet needs of students with severe learning and emotional disabilities
• Revamped substantially separate classroom program into more inclusive service delivery model that provided students with rigorous instruction and increased opportunities for peer collaboration
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Social Work (in progress): Sacred Heart University Master of Science: Education, Simmons University
Bachelor of Arts: English, Magna cum laude, Haverford College Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Moderate/Severe Disabilities, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Submit Date: May 30, 2023
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Email Address
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City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Park, Recreation and Community Services Board: Submitted Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
2 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Adrine Der-Tavitian
N Reese Pl
Burbank CA 91506
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? Hello, my name is Adrine Der-Tavitian and my family and I moved to Burbank about two years ago. In January, I decided to take a career break to become a stay at home mom to my 1.5 year old son. I’ve spent my career working in philanthropy and education. Most recently, I was a Senior Manager at the UCLA Anderson School of Management where I led a diverse array of programming for students, alumni and broader members of the community. Prior to Anderson, I managed relationships and fundraising efforts for the California Community Foundation and Liberty Hill Foundation. I am interested in serving on the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board or Sustainable Burbank Commission because I absolutely love living in Burbank and want to be more involved with the community here. In my short two years here, I’ve found Burbank to be a very friendly city with a deep sense of community. As a mother of a young child, I have found myself using many of the parks and recs facilities with my son and have seen firsthand how these programs are vital for families. I think I would bring a helpful perspective to the Board and hope to serve as a voice for other families. I have also always had an interest in government and public service. I majored in political science in college and spent a summer interning for Congressman Adam Schiff in Washington, D.C.
Education
I am a double Bruin, having received an MBA with a specialization in Social Impact from the UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2018 and a B.A. from UCLA with a double major in Political Science and International Development Studies in 2009.
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
I have not previously served on a City Board, Commission or Committee.
List Community activities in which you are involved:
I am a member of MAEVE’s Burbank Chapter. MAEVE is a non-profit organization that brings together mothers in the community to support one another and be each other's village. The organization was voted myBurbank’s best non-profit this year. It’s composed of an amazing group of mothers who come together for community service projects, weekly play dates at Burbank parks, educational programs and much more.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Adrine Der-Tavitian
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.
Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes
No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Park, Recreation and Community Services Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I believe that both my educational and career background would serve me well on the Board. My background in political science will help me navigate the procedural aspects of the Board, while my MBA will help me evaluate any proposals that have budgetary implications. I’ve also spent my entire career working in the non-profit and public sector, where I’ve worked closely with community groups and a variety of stakeholders to implement programs. I’ve found that it takes great listening skills and a collaborative attitude to successfully bring people together to achieve a common goal. I think these skills would serve me well on the Board. I also believe that my participation in MAEVE would be helpful for the role because so many of the members utilize the parks and rec facilities and programs, and they would be a great source of feedback.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My goal for serving on the Board is to simply give back to the community and be helpful to the City Council. As someone that will be living in Burbank for many years to come, I would love to help Burbank continue to be a wonderful place to live.
Adrine Der-Tavitian
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position I believe that the same qualifications that I listed for the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board would also be relevant for the Sustainable Burbank Commission. I would add that while working at UCLA Anderson, I undertook a strategic planning project for programming that involved climate change and sustainable finance. Sustainability was top of mind for us at the business school and informed many of the events and educational programs that we developed.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My goal for serving on the Commission is to simply give back to the community and be helpful to the City Council. As someone that will be living in Burbank for many years to come, I would love to help Burbank continue to be a wonderful place to live.
Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Adrine Der-Tavitian
ADRINE DER-TAVITIAN
www.linkedin.com/in/adrine-der-tavi>an
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, FINK CENTER FOR FINANCE Los Angeles, CA Senior Manager of Programs & Opera2ons September 2020 - January 2023 Program Manager October 2018 - September 2020 Academic center endowed by Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, dedicated to the research and prac>ce of finance • Managed all programs and the day-to-day opera>ons for the center, including: a merit-based mentorship program for students, a na>onal credit pitch compe>>on, large-scale conferences, and speaker events • Oversaw a comprehensive strategic planning process for the center which resulted in new programma>c ini>a>ves • Developed partnerships with leading investment management firms, peer educa>onal ins>tu>ons and key stakeholders • Direct supervisor to the Assistant Program Manager and undergraduate student workers CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (CCF) Los Angeles, CA Donor Rela2ons Project Manager March 2015 - September 2017 Fourth largest community founda>on in the U.S. with assets totaling $1.5 billion and $150 million in annual grantmaking • Managed the rela>onship with one of CCF’s largest and most ac>ve client accounts, The Leonardo DiCaprio Founda>on.
Served as a thought partner to the client and assisted in the execu>on of 3 cycles of an interna>onal fundraising gala and auc>on that raised a combined $115 million.
• Developed the internal project structure and led a cross-func>onal team of 8 to reach consensus around key decisions • Represented CCF’s interests and fiduciary responsibili>es during complex and sensi>ve nego>a>ons with high profile ar>sts and celebri>es. Ensured that all project deliverables were completed on->me despite >ght deadlines by an>cipa>ng compe>ng stakeholder interests and diploma>cally managing expecta>ons. • Maintained financial control and oversight of the project by developing financial reports to track key event metrics.
Conducted cost-benefit analysis a_er each cycle and produced strategic recommenda>ons to increase ROI and efficiency.
LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION Los Angeles, CA Development Manager September 2013 – March 2015 Development Associate January 2013 – September 2013 Development Assistant January 2012 – January 2013 Social jus2ce focused public founda2on working to advance environmental jus2ce, racial and economic jus2ce and LGBTQ rights • Developed cul>va>on and solicita>on strategies for over 200 high net worth supporters and strategic allies who contributed between $1,200 and $50,000 annually
• Project lead on 3 annual stewardship events for major donors that consistently exceeded event par>cipa>on goals • Filled a leadership vacuum a_er the departure of three senior development colleagues during the busiest >me of the year.
Volunteered to assume responsibility for all ongoing campaigns and ensured that fiscal year revenue goals were met. • Supervised the Development Assistant, volunteers and department interns.
EDUCATION
UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Los Angeles, CA Master of Business Administra2on, Fully Employed Program, Specializa2on in Social Impact June 2018 UCLA COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE Los Angeles, CA Double Bachelor of Arts, Interna2onal Development Studies and Poli2cal Science June 2009 Honors: Cum Laude, Dean’s Honors List
ADDITIONAL
Internships and Volunteer Experience:
• Board Connec>ons at Anderson: Member of the steering commieee. (Los Angeles, CA 2023 - present) • Emerging Prac>>oners in Philanthropy: Member of steering commieee. (Los Angeles, CA 2012 – 2015) • Birthright Armenia: Volunteer fellow that co-founded a non-profit organiza>on that provides economic development opportuni>es for rural women; conducted research on gender-based violence for a think tank. (Yerevan, Armenia 2010) • United States House of Representa>ves: Intern for Congressman Adam B. Schiff. (Washington, D.C. Summer 2008) Technical Skills: Microso_ Suite, Salesforce, Blackbaud Suite (Raiser’s Edge, Granted GE, Financial Edge, NetCommunity) Interests: Award-winning compe>>ve college speech and debater, long distance runner (finished LA Marathon)
Submit Date: May 30, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Infrastructure Oversight Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
17 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? As an experts in designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure systems, I possess the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute valuable insights to the commission's decision-making processes. By being involved in infrastructure planning and development, I can help address critical challenges such as aging infrastructure, sustainability, resilience, and transportation needs, ultimately playing a key role in enhancing the safety, functionality, and overall quality of public infrastructure for the benefit of public.
Education
BS. Civil Engineering, M.S. Civil Engineering
Armen Avazian
East Orange Grove Avenue
Burbank CA 91501
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City of Glendale Principal Civil Engineer Civil Engineer Armen Avazian
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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
California Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, License Number C78448 Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
22 Years Experinace in Civil Engineering and Canstruction Management Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
Infrastructure Oversight Board, July 2019-June2023
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Volunteering at various community organizations, school PTA functions and charity organizations.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) N/A
Armen Avazian
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I have a substantial professional background in the design, construction, and management of infrastructure projects. Successfully completed a wide range capital improvement projects including but not limited to street, sewer, storm drain, slurry seal, ADA improvements, safe routes to school projects, bridges, traffic calming, bicycle, and pedestrian safety improvement, parks, facilities, and other public infrastructure projects.
This experience have provided me with a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges associated with infrastructure development and maintenance.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? With many existing infrastructures reaching the end of their design life, there is a pressing need to assess their condition, determine maintenance or repair requirements, and develop strategies for their renewal or replacement. My knowledge to evaluate the integrity, functionality, and safety of the infrastructures can contribute valuable insights on prioritizing investments, implementing cost-effective rehabilitation measures, and ensuring the long-term viability of critical systems such as bridges, roads, wastewater, stormwater infrastructures, and various city facilities. By actively participating in infrastructure planning and decision-making processes.
As a professional civil engineer I can help mitigate the risks posed by aging infrastructure, promote sustainable solutions, and enhance the overall esilience of our built environment.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position I have a substantial professional background in the design, construction, and management of infrastructure projects. Successfully completed a wide range capital improvement projects, including but not limited to street, sewer, storm drain, slurry seal, ADA improvements, safe routes to school projects, bridges, traffic calming, bicycle, and pedestrian safety improvement, parks, facilities, and other public infrastructure projects. This experience have provided me with a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges associated with infrastructure development and maintenance.
Armen Avazian
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? With many existing infrastructures reaching the end of their design life, there is a pressing need to assess their condition, determine maintenance or repair requirements, and develop strategies for their renewal or replacement. My knowledge to evaluate the integrity, functionality, and safety of the infrastructures can contribute valuable insights on prioritizing investments, implementing cost-effective rehabilitation measures, and ensuring the long-term viability of critical systems such as bridges, roads, wastewater, stormwater infrastructures, and various city facilities. By actively participating in infrastructure planning and decision-making processes,
As a professional civil engineer I can help mitigate the risks posed by aging infrastructure, promote sustainable solutions, and enhance the overall resilience of our built environment.
Supplemental Questions
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your experience, knowledge and/or expertise with City infrastructure and affiliated processes and procedures for projects (both major and routine/regular) and maintenance.
I have 22 years of background in Civil Engineering and Construction Management including seven years in the private construction industry and over 15 years of increasing responsibilities in the City of Glendale, Public Works Department, Engineering Division, which includes eight years of supervisory experience.
Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to our community, and I am committed to bringing this customer-centric approach to the commission. With my qualifications, experience, and dedication, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to the commission's mission of enhancing and improving our infrastructure for the benefit of our community.
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your expertise and knowledge as it pertains to City infrastructure in any of the following areas (indicate which of the following apply and further explain each item below):
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Urban Planning
Traffic Engineering (including parking)
Structures/Buildings
Construction Management
Budget/Financing
Other related and pertinent experience
(Please type your response in the comment box below)
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
22 Years Experiance in Civl Engieerring, Project Management, Capital Improvement Project Planning, Engineering, and Construction. B.S. and M.S. Civil Engineering Licensed California Licensed Professional Civil Engineer License Number C78448
Acknowledgement
Armen Avazian
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Armen Avazian
Armen Avazian, P.E.
Principal Civil Engineer, Public Works/Infrastructure Projects pg. 1
PERSONAL SUMMARY
bright, talented, and ambitious civil engineer with qualifications along with experience of working to the highest standards ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality and within budget and schedule by effectively organizing, managing, and utilizing all resources. Leads team of engineers and project managers where the highest standards are routinely anticipated. Delivers high-value projects in large organizations, along with various departments, and divisions within the organization, as well as private sector, multiple stakeholders, and public agencies. Willing to serve the City of Burbank and its residents as Infrastructure Oversight Board member.
CAREER STATEMENT
part from contributing to the processes and strategies that enhance my team’s performance; I feel that my greatest strengths are first the pride I have in the excellence of completed projects within time and budget. Secondly, my clear understanding of our diverse community and its Quality of Life; Thirdly, being able to coordinate and lead all project team resources whilst at the same time building strong working relationship with my peers, community, and all of the team members within and outside the organization.
CAREER HISTORY- PUBLIC WORKS
City of Glendale, California:
Principal Civil Engineer February 2023-PResent
Senior Civil Engineer May 2019-February 2023
Civil Engineer II September 2016- May 2019
Civil Engineer I June 2015 - September 2016
Civil Engineering Associate September 2011 – June 2015
Civil Engineering Assistant August 2008 - September 2011 anages Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) team under the supervision of the Deputy Director/City Engineer. Prepares long and short-term CIP plans and budgets. Oversees the City’s Pavement Management Programs. Leads Project Management and Engineering groups in the infrastructure projects, such as street improvements, sewer, storm drain, traffic signal, bicycle, and pedestrian safety improvements. Confers with project stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and public. Leads and oversees CIP section with annual budget over $20 Million, and $150 Million worth of projects planned for the next five years. Applying for and overseeing projects funded by various Federal, State, and Local grants such as ATP, FTIP, Safe Routes to School, Measure R, Measure M, Proposition C, Measure W, CalRecycle, and Clean California grants.
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inisters engineering and construction projects in various stages of design and construction by City staff and/or consultants, including preparation and supervision of the development of the plans, specifications, and estimate for street, sewer, storm drain, slurry seal, ADA improvements, safe routes to school projects, bridges, traffic calming, bicycle, and pedestrian safety improvement projects.
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CAREER HISTORY- PRIVATE
Estimator
Erastone, Inc. Los Angeles, CA April 2007 – July 2008
Project Manager Assistant
IBA Group Inc., International September 2005 – September 2006 Civil Dez Inc., International September 2003 – September 2005 Grillage Beton Inc., International September 2001 – September 2003 Provided engineering support to the project managers for a wide range of construction projects such as residential, commercial, multi-purpose, high-rise buildings, roadways, bridges, urban infrastructures, industrial sub-assemblies, oil, gas, petrochemical, water resources, and environmental projects.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
California State University, Los Angeles 2008-2011
M.S. Civil Engineering
Azad University, Tehran, Iran 1999-2003
BS Civil Engineering
Board and Commission Experience
City of Burbank
Infrastructure Oversight Board July 2019-June2023
CERTIFICATIONS
California Licensed Professional Civil Engineer
License Number C78448
California Licensed QSD and QSP
License Number 22914
Completed California Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Academy May 2015
REFERENCES
Mr. Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., Assistant City Manager
City of Glendale
Mr. Yazdan T. Emrani, P.E., Director of Public Works
City of Glendale
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CONTACT INFO
E. Orange Grove Av.
Burbank, CA 91501
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Submit Date: May 30, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
33 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Nelson Better
E Orange Grove Ave,
Burbank CA 91501
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SOCIAL
SERVICES
Program Eligibility Worker Social Services
Nelson Better
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I am a passionate advocate for social and environmental justice issues. I am a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and identify as a gay Latino. I am also a person with a disability. I embrace my identity as a source of strength and inspiration. I take pride in serving as a role model and a leader for others who face similar challenges and discrimination. Serving on a Board, Commission, or Committee would help amplify their voices and add a diverse perspective to issues affecting our city. In my personal and professional life, I’ve demonstrated strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills in previous roles as a manager, consultant, and volunteer. I have extensive experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders on various projects and initiatives. As a Multicultural Marketing Manager at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, one of the large multi-national corporations where I worked and led marketing programs and initiatives for multi-ethnic segments in the U.S., I developed and executed outreach strategies to connect with residents, businesses, and organizations. My goal was to support local health and wellness initiatives and address healthcare disparities in communities with low or no insurance coverage. I have a solid educational foundation and a passion for learning. I love traveling and experiencing new cultures and faiths. I’ve fostered positive relationships and collaborations with other local, national, and international partners and stakeholders. Burbank is a global city. I bring a global perspective and an appreciation for diversity, which has helped me to understand and address the needs and interests of different groups and communities.
Education
Master of Global Management with Honors, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, and Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA • Coursework focused on International Business, French, and Humanities. • Study abroad program in Paris, France. Marketing and Small Business Management Certificates, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I am fluent in Spanish and proficient in French.
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
This would be my first time serving on a City Board, Commission, or Committee.
List Community activities in which you are involved:
I am currently a Mentor at the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley through the Los Angeles County Mentorship Program. I am also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma (International Business Honor Society) and the Los Angeles Chapter of the San Diego State University Alumni Association.
Nelson Better
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.
Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes
No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Nelson Better
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I am interested in serving on the Sustainable Burbank Commission because I care about sustainability and its impact on people and the planet. I learned about the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at Thunderbird School of Global Management, where I attended graduate school. The SDGs are 17 goals that all United Nations countries agreed to pursue in 2015. They aim to end poverty and other deprivations while improving health, education, inequality, economic growth, climate change, oceans, and forests.
I learned how to apply the SDGs framework to analyze and address global challenges and opportunities in various sectors and regions. I also participated in several projects and initiatives related to the SDGs, such as:
- Conducted market research and feasibility study for a social enterprise that provides clean energy solutions.
- Collaborated with a team of students and faculty to
organize a forum on sustainability and innovation, featuring speakers from the UN, NGOs, and academia. - Virtually attended the annual climate change conference, COP22, which brought parties together to accelerate action toward the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I want to help create and implement a sustainable city action plan for Burbank that covers sustainability's environmental, social, and economic aspects. Sustainability is about making our community more livable, healthy, and resilient. It’s about providing fair and equitable housing for seniors, low-income workers, disabled, and homeless populations. It’s about ensuring safe streets, and easy access to multimodal transportation such as dedicated bicycle lanes, pedestrian walkability, and electric public transit. It’s about conserving water, creating green spaces, and improving air quality. Sustainability affects all of our lives. I want to be part of the solution and make a positive difference.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Nelson Better
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Nelson Better
NELSON F. BETTER
E Orange Grove Ave,
Burbank, CA 91501
SUMMARY
Bilingual–Spanish marketing professional with over 1 5 years of experience working for Private and Public sector enterprises. Developed a multi-faceted marketing career across a spectrum of global brands in entertainment, healthcare, financial and legal services , telecommunications, and social services industries and organizations. Self-starter with the capacity to assume increasing responsibility in a fast-paced work environment. Results-driven work ethic. Willing and able to do whatever it takes to help the enterprise achieve its goals and vision. Focused on helping management maximize productivity and stay on budget. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 2020 – Present Eligibility Worker II
Responsible for a ssessing and determining an individual’s initial and continual eligibility for essential public assistance programs:
CalFresh (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance), Medi -Cal (Medicaid public health insurance ), and General Relief (Cash Assistance). My role requires attention to detail, actively listening to client needs and concerns, communicating with empathy and compassion, and working with people from diverse backgrounds. Supporting the health, safety, and well-being of children, disabled adults, seniors, the homeless, and families in our communities is the most rewarding part of the job. The scope of work includes:
• Conducting interviews across multiple threshold languages with applicants and program participants to obtain household, financial, immigration, and other sensitive information necessary to determine eligibility. • Reviewing applications for completeness and accuracy, and researching false or inaccurate information. • Determining the benefit amounts to be paid based on established guidelines. • Clarifying discrepancies by using established Early Fraud Detection Procedures or other relevant fraud procedures. • Properly documenting case findings and results according to departmental guidelines. • Researching and providing benefit solutions for clients facing food insecurities, physical and mental health challenges, and homelessness.
BETTER ATTORNEY SERVICES 2009 - 2020
Personal Business
Assisted private practice attorneys in Southern California to manage personal injury, Workers' Compensation, and criminal case files. • Collected and processed evidentiary documents (images, witness statements, police reports) to ensure cases were ready for attorney legal analysis and court filings.
• Supported attorneys with discovery, legal research, and translation services. • Managed network of doctors and coordinated client referral services. • Ensured proper filing and record keeping of case files by accurately storing and recording information promptly.
ABM INDUSTRIES 2015 - 2016
Operations Specialist
Worked with Regional Operations teams on a $15 million book of business to support Janitorial business initiatives and operational tasks in the Los Angeles Market.
• Managed the hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and day-to-day operations of 200 on-call employees. • Reviewed, researched, and resolved Union claims following the employment dispute resolution guidelines. • Served as liaison with SEIU Union labor leaders to address employee issues, pay discrepancies, and disputes, and ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Worked closely with HR to ensure policies and procedures compliance, and address performance and disciplinary actions.
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ANTHEM 2006 - 2009
Multicultural Marketing Manager (Corporate Marketing)
Developed and implemented corporate marketing strategy to grow Hispanic, Asian, and African -American segments across Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield brands in the U.S.
• Collaborated with regional marketing teams to drive local sales through integrated marketing campaigns targeting individual, group, Medicare, and Medicaid business segments.
• Produced a comprehensive marketing communications strategy to build brand awareness and influence brand perception. • Supervised day-to-day activities of three advertising agencies; managed $4MM advertising and media budget.
KAISER PERMANENTE 2005 - 2006
Marketing Project Manager
Managed and facilitated the development of member and sales collateral targeting Small Group and Individual segments in California and Colorado.
• Worked closely with internal copywriters and graphic designers to develop copy and design concepts that adhered to the Thrive brand guidelines.
H&R BLOCK 2004 - 2005
Field Marketing Manager
Managed and executed marketing plans for targeted H&R Block offices in Southern California for the tax season. • Implemented and executed corporate initiatives and national promotions in Hispanic communities to generate awareness, drive traffic to stores, and influence purchase decisions.
• Hired, trained, and supervised street teams.
SPRINT CORPORATION 2003 - 2004
Senior Marketing Specialist
Developed and implemented marketing programs and initiatives in Southern California , Las Vegas, and Northern Mexico to support regional sales goals and drive traffic to retail and broker sales channels. • Collaborated with sales channel managers to develop strategic marketing plans to drive new business opportunities in the small business segment.
COMCAST 2000 - 20003
Marketing Communications Specialist
Developed and implemented marketing strategies in Southern California to achieve business line revenue objectives , and support customer growth and retention in Hispanic markets.
• Managed day-to-day agency partnership; supervised creative development and production of marketing campaigns. • Presented marketing plans to product and sales teams, retail channels, and promotional partners to establish goals and ensure stakeholder buy-in.
EDUCATION
Master of Global Management with Honors, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ and Washington, D.C.
• GPA: 3.85
• Recipient of Cunningham CEO Fellowship.
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA • Coursework focused on International Business, French, and Humanities. • Study abroad program in Paris, France.
Marketing and Small Business Management Certificates, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA
ASSOCIATIONS
Beta Gamma Sigma (International Business Honor Society) – Member Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley – Mentor San Diego State University Alumni Association – Past Vice President, Los Angeles Chapter Toastmasters International – District 52- Past Area D43 Director (Reached Distinguished Status) Submit Date: Jun 15, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
24 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? As a resident and educator in Burbank, and having completed the Waste Warrior Program, I am uniquely positioned to contribute and support the efforts around sustainability. I have adopted practices both in my home to promote sustainability, practices that sometimes result in a raised eyebrow or side-long glance between my two adult children. Additionally, the elementary school at which I work has a waste separation program in which EcoKids are trained on the reasons for waste separation. With the support of the PTA, our Eco Kids documented more than 4000 lbs of waste was diverted from the trash between April 3 and May 22. I am would be grateful to be part of the City Commission to continue my contribution and investment in waste reduction.
Martha A Walter
Irving Drive
Burbank CA 91504
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Education
I have a CA Administrative credential, a teaching credential in CA, and Bachelor's in Secondary Education from Nebraska. My professional history includes 7 years of teaching, 7 years as a Teacher on Special Assignment, and 14 years as an Adminisrator. I have worked for BUSD since 2007 and am currently a principal of a BUSD elementary school.
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Waste Warriors, 2023
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
no previous experience on a City Board, Commission or Committee List Community activities in which you are involved:
As Principal of an elementary school, I am involved in a large variety of community events based on my school grounds. Additionally, After School Days operates after school care at my school. National Charity League, 2018-2022; Burbank Police Foundation Board Member, 2019 - 2022.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
Ms Martha A Walter
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Member
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
My interest in sustainable practices, including residential, commercial, and public entity efforts, are recent and enthusiastic.
Having completed the Waste Warriors program and seen practices in progress at the school at which I work, I plan to seek additional courses and experiences which will support my learning about the technical aspects of sustainability.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My goal for serving on the Sustainable Burbank Commission is to assist in the critical work of promoting the work of sustainable living and waste reduction through my experience as a resident and educator, and to contribute to the Commission as an educator.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Ms Martha A Walter
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Ms Martha A Walter
Martha Walter
E. Irving Drive Burbank CA 91504
Education
M.A., Educational Administration, California Lutheran University, 1996 Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1989
Professional Certificates
Administrative Services Credential (Clear), Expires 2026 Single Subject Teaching Credential (English), Expires 2027 Cross-Cultural Language Acquisition Degree
Additional Training
Remote Teaching MOOC completion, Michigan State University, July 2020 ACSA New and Aspiring Principals’ Institute, 2007
Association of California School Administrators Pupil Services Academy, 2012 Los Angeles County School Attendance Review Board Training, 2011 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, 2019
Work Experience
Principal, Bret Harte Elementary School, TK – 5th grade September 2014 – present • Elementary Representative to District School Re-Opening Committee, July 2020 • Responsible for instruction, curriculum, staff development, grade level and school-wide data assessment; Intervention oversight and planning
• Enrollment; class placement, attendance monitoring
• Operations and facilities management of school site including major construction project • Evaluate, hire, and perform HR functions for credential staff of 26, classified staff of 40 • Special Education: responsible for RSP, SLP, OT; developed Language Enriched Autism Program beginning 2019 with 9 students, now three classrooms with 33 students. • PBIS Year One and Two implementation
• Fiscal and budget responsibilities including discretionary funds, categorical, gift and one-time money • Collaboration with active and large PTA and Fundraising Committee parent organizations
Interim Principal, Burbank Adult School July 2014 - September 2014 Responsible for day to day operations of programs for completion of GED, high school diploma, and community classes; supervised counselors, instructors, and office staff.
Assistant Principal, John Burroughs High School February 2009- September 2014 2009 – 2010: Assistant Principal, Guidance and Special Education • Supervised Counselors and Counseling Services,
• Supervised Special Education program, teachers, IEPs, and ensured appropriate modifications in State and local assessments; attendance at all IEPs, including those for RSP level to severely impaired students; master schedule for Special Education classes, developed schedule for Instructional Assistants.
2010- 2014: Assistant Principal, Discipline and Attendance • Responsible for all facets of Discipline Program, including knowledge of Board Policy, Regulations and Education Code;
• Expulsion Panel Chair and member; presented students to Expulsion Panel • SARB and District Transfer Review Committee representative • WASC section Chair (6 year accreditation awarded)
• Participated with Administrative Team in all aspects of high school operations, including supervision at events, coordination among Facilities, Activities, Instruction, Special Education, Counseling
• Responsible for attendance reporting, monitoring attendance of students, and meetings with families regarding serious attendance issues; SARB certified and participant • Professional Development Committee: 2009 – 2014: established Burroughs Professional Development Committee; acknowledged by visiting WASC team for success of PD Committee • Administrator for English Learner program, including developing Master Schedule for ELD and SDAIE classes, coordination with Assistant Principal of Instruction; reclassification of EL students, program assessment, hiring of EL Instructional Assistants, ELAC meetings • Hiring, supervising, and evaluating classified and certificated staff • Administrator at SSTs, 504s, and IEPs
Assistant Principal, John Muir Middle School August 2006 – Jan. 2009 Assistant Principal of Instruction
• Developed the Master Schedule in conjunction with Principal and key staff; • Designed and implemented Professional Development activities to provide clear, focused, relevant, and valuable training to teachers; worked closely with teachers to initiate data reflections and the use of data to drive instruction.
• Coordinated high-stakes State testing, including ensuring accommodations for students were honored, and coordinated local assessments and finals.
• Oversaw program for English Learners, including instructional components, monitored student progress, teacher recruitment and training, materials selection. • Evaluation of certificated and classified staff
• Administrative role in 504s, IEPs, SSTs
Teacher Specialist, Wilson Middle School Sept. 1997- July 2006 • Assist the Principal in overall school operations on Leadership Team • Planning and implementation of Professional Development activities • Administration and oversight of annual categorical budge of more than $500,000 • Hiring and evaluation of classified staff
• Program design and operations of services for categorical programs, including GATE, EL, SIP, and Title I services
• Oversaw Single Plan for Student Achievement, School Site Council, ELAC • Participated in SSTs, IEPs
Teacher, Daily Continuation High School January 1992 – September 1997 • English and ELD instruction to students in grades 9 – 12 • PE instruction for students in grades 9 – 12
• Coordinator and chaperone for Yosemite Outdoor School, 2 years • Leadership Team participant; led and created Staff Professional Development
References
Dr. Peter Knapik, Ed. D.
Director, Elementary Education
Burbank Unified School District
Mrs. Sharon Cuseo
Assistant Superintendent, Instruction
Burbank Unified School District
Mrs. Jennifer Culbertson
Principal, Providencia Elementary School
Burbank Unified School District
Submit Date: Jul 10, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Infrastructure Oversight Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
6 years and 11 months
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Colin W Hoffmeister
S. Lamer St.
Burbank CA 91506
Mobile:
eXp Realty of California, Inc.,
Self-employed Realtor, Airbnb Host, Landlord Realtor and Landlord Colin W Hoffmeister
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I grew up in a small town in Massachusetts where I was exposed to a tight-knit neighborhood and community. At an early age, I learned the value of high-quality community services and facilities. We purchased a home in Burbank in 2016. Our top reasons for buying in Burbank were location and City services. We liked that Burbank has its own water and power, police, and fire departments, as well as schools. My interests primarily encompass activities that take advantage of good community planning.
These interests include: biking on the streets, bike paths, and bike lanes; walking our dog on the sidewalks and in community parks and admiring the treescape; swimming at the Verdugo pool; exercising and relaxing in our parks; hiking the amazing trails in the Verdugo mountains; and studying or reading in the Buena Vista Branch Library. We also feel fortunate to be able to utilize programs offered to Burbank residents such as: shade tree program, appliance rebates, Home Improvement Program, City Wi-Fi, public transportation, etc. In addition, we adopted our first senior dog “Walter” from the Burbank Animal Shelter. My experiences as homeowner, Realtor, Airbnb Host (in MA), and landlord (in MA) give me unique insights into what is important and useful to residents and visitors. I interact daily with clients and Airbnb guests on a wide variety of topics in different communities. For example, I regularly address topics such as building maintenance, landscaping maintenance, Wi-Fi, parking, etc. I am a licensed contractor in MA. I owned a construction business in MA for over a decade before moving to California. Through that work, I managed and implemented residential and commercial construction projects through all steps.
This included managing subcontractors and developing and overseeing budgets. One example is a restaurant remodel I managed. The scope of work included bringing the doors and bathrooms up to ADA compliance. This also included a solution to build a handicap-accessible ramp connecting the preexisting 1800s building and the city sidewalk. I ensured compliance with the zoning and state codes for the ANSUL fire suppression system and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades. For residential renovation projects I worked on, I was an early adopter of mini-split/heat pumps (HVAC) systems. With my home in Burbank and rental property in MA, I am hands-on with respect to maintenance issues. I have a knack for evaluating maintenance issues and developing practical and cost-effective solutions. I enjoy learning and keeping abreast of new energy-efficient technologies and solutions.
Because of these experiences, I could provide valuable input to the City of Burbank on topics such as facilities operations and maintenance, construction of capital improvement projects, budgeting, etc. I love living in the City of Burbank. I would like to utilize my unique background to assist the City Council in assessing opportunities, setting priorities, budgeting for projects, and executing City infrastructure and sustainability initiatives for the betterment of the City and community.
Education
BA Government - Norwich University – Military College of Vermont Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Real Estate License – California since 2013 – DRE01921784. Real estate continuing education coursework including ethics and diversity training. Construction Supervisor License (CSL) – Massachusetts since 2001. CS-078842.
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Community Involvement
Colin W Hoffmeister
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
None
List Community activities in which you are involved:
One way I like to give back to the community is by helping kids through my platelet donations to a local children’s hospital. Over the past few years, I have donated approximately 70 times.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.
Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes
No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) Currently, I do not have any real estate clients purchasing or selling homes within the City of Burbank. It is possible in the future that I may have buyers or sellers of real estate in the City of Burbank.
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Colin W Hoffmeister
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
Through my work as a construction contractor in Massachusetts, I gained extensive experience working with various city departments and a solid understanding of zoning, planning, and the challenges for both cities and their residents. I am a licensed contractor in MA. I owned a construction business in MA for over a decade before moving to California. Through that work, I managed and implemented residential and commercial construction projects through all steps. This included managing subcontractors and developing and overseeing budgets. With my home in Burbank and rental property in MA, I am hands-on with respect to maintenance issues. I have a knack for evaluating maintenance issues and developing practical and cost-effective solutions to maintenance issues. Because of this experience, I could provide valuable input on topics such as facilities operations and maintenance, construction of capital improvement projects, budgeting, etc.
As a Realtor, I take an active interest in not only the community in which I live (Burbank) but in communities in which I help clients buy or sell. Understanding the various cities’ services and the programs they offer their residents is a valuable resource I offer my clients. For example, when clients inquire, I have steered them to the specific city departments (e.g., building and safety, planning, community development, water and power) to learn more about the property and about community services/rebates. When discussing home ownership, I explain to clients such items as:
function and location of sewer clean-outs, location of whole house water shut-off valve, options for earthquake retrofit, use of their irrigation systems and the need to keep up to date with the watering regulations, and importance of basic maintenance of the HVAC system (e.g., changing the filters) to improve energy efficiency and longevity.
As a Realtor, I try to stay informed about various methods and regulatory requirements (e.g., Burbank’s exposed wood shake/shingle roof ordinance) for residential construction and maintenance. For example, I regularly discuss with clients and contractors about the options for roof replacements and learn about current methods that contractors use. I could use such knowledge in making recommendations for City projects, such as roof replacements.
I also learned about
municipal processes from my partner, who works as a public works analyst for a nearby city. I am knowledgeable about the challenges she and her city face preparing and managing budgets, developing requests for proposals, managing contractors, planning future projects, and implementing City Council directives, while still providing seamless services to the residents, businesses, and visitors. These city services that her team address encompass areas such as parking, recycling/trash, elevators, public restrooms, transit, electric vehicle charging stations, parks maintenance, and overall facilities and buildings maintenance. I would like to use this knowledge I gained of municipal processes and challenges to help the City of Burbank in their infrastructure development and maintenance efforts.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? A board member serves a vital role as ambassador between residents and the City Council. I am excited to use my background in construction and maintenance and my knowledge of city processes if I were selected as a member of the Infrastructure Oversight Board. I would like to utilize my unique background and experience to assist the Council in assessing opportunities, setting priorities, budgeting for projects, and executing citywide infrastructure initiatives for the betterment of the City and community. Serving on this City of Burbank Board would also be a great learning opportunity for me.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Colin W Hoffmeister
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position I have taken an active role in learning how to tread lightly on our environment. It has been a priority of mine for 30+ years. For example, I converted a diesel engine car to run on used vegetable oil. I used recycled saw dust (pellets) to provide heat for a home. I love to upcycle or repurpose items. I restored 1940s metal cabinets for use in our kitchen. I use restored appliances, reuse lumber, repurpose furniture, and teach others how to utilize these resources. My partner and I have taken advantage of the City of Burbank’s and other agencies’ sustainability services and rebate programs for actions such as planting shade trees, assessing the efficiency of our home, installing a pool cover, and replacing our hot water tank with a tankless water heater.
My background in construction and maintenance would also be valuable for this position on the Sustainable Burbank Commission. I was a licensed contractor in MA for over a decade, where I managed residential and commercial renovations, including managing subcontractors doing HVAC upgrades. I was an early adopter of mini-splits and heat pump technology for heating and cooling homes. In my house in Burbank, I researched and evaluated options for replacing our hot water tank. We selected a tankless water heater, which qualified for a rebate due to the water and energy savings. For future City of Burbank water or energy efficiency proposed projects or programs, I could provide input on options, with an eye towards balancing practicality, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefit.
As a Realtor, I take an active interest in not only the community in which I live (Burbank) but in communities in which I help clients buy or sell. Understanding the various cities’ services and the programs they offer their residents is a valuable resource I offer my clients. I like to educate my clients about various city programs such as: pool pump (energy efficient variable speed) rebates, appliance rebates, energy assessments of homes, free shade trees, and drought landscaping rebates.
Serving on the Sustainable Burbank Commission would also be a great learning opportunity for me. For example, I am interested in learning more about whether the word is getting out about the pool cover requirement and rebate in Burbank, how Burbank’s shade tree program or Home Improvement Program compares with other cities, etc. If those programs are not meeting the goals, then I would be excited to offer suggestions for improvements.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? This is an exciting and challenging time for sustainability in the world, in California, and at the city level.
There are current notable laws and regulations like organics recycling, requirements for electric vehicle sales, and renewable energy targets. Cities are charged with reducing their carbon footprint. For example, the City of Burbank has set emissions reductions targets and identified implementation measures through its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. I try to live a sustainable lifestyle and I have experience with projects to reduce my environmental footprint. I understand the challenges of offering programs that will be implemented. Programs need to be effective in the long term and embraced by the targeted participants.
This is easier said than done. Actions like recycling can be helpful, but society needs to get on board with the many facets of sustainability. I would be able to provide valuable input and help the City of Burbank explore options to implement sustainability programs that the community can embrace. Citywide sustainability programs designed to reduce the City's carbon footprint can only be successful with practical application, proper implementation, and effective outreach. My background can help in each of these areas.
Supplemental Questions
Colin W Hoffmeister
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your experience, knowledge and/or expertise with City infrastructure and affiliated processes and procedures for projects (both major and routine/regular) and maintenance.
I learned quite a bit about municipal processes from my partner, who works as a public works analyst for a nearby city. I am knowledgeable about the challenges she and her city face preparing and managing budgets (capital improvement project budgets and operating budgets), developing requests for proposals, managing contractors, planning future projects, obtaining City Council approvals, and implementing City Council directives, while still providing seamless services to the residents, businesses, and visitors. These city services that her team address involve areas such as parking, recycling/trash, elevators, public restrooms, transit, electric vehicle charging stations, parks maintenance, and overall facilities and buildings maintenance.
I was a construction contractor in Massachusetts for over a decade, working on commercial and residential projects. I developed and managed budgets, managed subcontractors, did the hands-on construction work, coordinated with the city regarding permitting, and ensured regulatory compliance. I am regularly involved in maintenance of my house in Burbank and my rental property in MA.
I do the actual maintenance or I supervise contractors to do the maintenance work. I am good at solving maintenance problems and I try to take a practical, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly approach when considering options. I would draw upon that construction and maintenance experience while providing my input on municipal capital improvement construction projects and maintenance activities if I were selected as a member of the Infrastructure Oversight Board.
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your expertise and knowledge as it pertains to City infrastructure in any of the following areas (indicate which of the following apply and further explain each item below):
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Urban Planning
Traffic Engineering (including parking)
Structures/Buildings
Construction Management
Budget/Financing
Other related and pertinent experience
(Please type your response in the comment box below)
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
My work as a contractor gave me extensive experience working with various city departments and a solid understanding of zoning, planning, and challenges for both cities and their residents. My background focuses on residential and commercial projects and this experience would be applicable to municipal projects. I have experience in Project Management, Structures/Buildings, Construction Management, and Budget/Financing. I developed and managed budgets for projects such as residential renovations and a restaurant renovation. I hired and managed the subcontractors. I planned the construction schedule and was responsible for completing the project on time and on budget.
I also learned about Parking,
Budget/Financing, and Structures/Buildings in a city from my partner. As a public works analyst at a nearby city, she works on purchasing, contracting, and budgeting for the Facilities Maintenance Division and the Parking Operations Division. I have become familiar with the processes she has dealt with such as developing the parking operations expense and revenue budgets, preparing requests for proposals for projects such as parking infrastructure improvements and for fire/life/safety and HVAC maintenance, executing contracts such as for maintenance of public electric vehicle charging stations, complying with regulations, etc.
Colin W Hoffmeister
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Colin W Hoffmeister
Colin Hoffmeister
Burbank Resident Since 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Licensed California Realtor - 2013 – present
• Utilize my experience as a contractor, homeowner, real estate investor, and landlord to help guide clients in the purchase or sale of their property. • Help clients identify communities of interest and properties to purchase. • Advise sellers in preparing their properties for sale. • Guide clients through all steps including showings, offers, negotiation of terms of the sale/purchase, and closing of escrow.
Airbnb Host (MA) - 2016 - present
• Airbnb-earned Superhost since 2016. Over 900 reviews with an average score of 4.96 out of 5.
• Provide excellent service through well-maintained units and quick responses to guest inquiries and requests.
• Implement a proactive maintenance and building upgrade schedule, use green cleaning products, proactively upgrade furnishings, and utilize energy-efficient appliances and heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Landlord/RE Investor (MA) - 1999 - present
• Renovated a circa 1848 home and carriage house into a residential rental and two Airbnb units. Managed all aspects of renovations including design, permitting, bringing new sewer lines and utilities to the carriage house, etc. Personally completed most phases of renovations including carpentry; insulation; flooring; tiling; painting; and installation of windows, doors, skylights, and siding. • Schedule and coordinate general maintenance, repairs, and remodeling projects for residential properties. Examples include roof replacements, electrical upgrades, and installations of energy-efficient HVAC systems.
• Manage monthly rental fees and deposits. Pay insurance premiums, mortgage, and taxes.
• Market vacant units to prospective tenants through advertising, social media, and referrals.
Cornerstone Builders - General Contractor/Owner (MA) - July 1999 – May 2008
• Completed dozens of residential and commercial renovation projects. • Met with prospective clients, offered design and building solutions, developed quotes, and closed the sales.
• Obtained all necessary permits. Reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes.
• Selected and supervised subcontractors and employees. Worked with architects, engineers, and city officials.
• Developed and monitored construction budgets.
• Applied green building strategies to reduce energy costs.
EDUCATION/LICENSES
• MACSL - Construction Supervisors License CS078842 - MA • CABRE - Realtor Licensee 01921784 - CA
• BA Government - Norwich University, Military College of Vermont- Northfield, VT • Photography - New England School of Photography - Boston, MA
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/HOBBIES
Restoring vintage furnishings, repurposing materials, photography, acting, adventure travel, biking, and renovating my home.
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Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Submit Date: May 01, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
since 1981
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I would like to continue supporting the development of the Cultural Arts Commission. Having served on the Commission from its' inception, I believe it is important to apply the past learning experiences from the Commission's growth and incorporate the future artistic vision of the community at large into what the Commission does. I am very familiar with what other cities have accomplished in this area and would like to share the very best ideas that would work in Burbank and enhance the artistic expression and art appreciation of its' residents. Cultural arts brings communities together and positively impacts social well being. Additionally, there is great financial potential from art related events and exhibits. A while back, I was asked by a Burbank Business leader from the Studios to "raise the level of cultural awareness of the arts" in this city. It has become my mission to do so.
Cynthia Pease
Via Roma
Burbank CA 91504
Mobile:
retired Financial Controller Retail
Ms. Cynthia Pease
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Education
Colleges attended: Hunter college, NYC Baruch Business School, NYC Glendale Community College, CA State Northridge Woodbury University
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Valley Non-Profit Resouce Center - 2006 - current workshops on all areas of non profit governance and development LA County Arts - Diversity training , grant writing, performing arts production ( Ford, Alex, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts etc. ) Los Angeles Activate fellow (city Arts program) LA County Certified training in the CA state standards for arts cirriculum in the schools Active visual arts student through college courses and local studios for 20+ years ( ongoing) Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Skills: Budgeting and projections, buying and merchandising, business law, fund raising, event promotion, business development, cost/ benefit analysis, due diligence, networking and training, large venue operations - both in front of house as well as back of house, and Non-profit Governance. Interests:
traveling, arts, reading, cooking, martial arts, gardening, politics and law ( volunteered for Adam Schiff) Experience: supported financially and developmentally by LA County Supervisors. (for art related projects) Held positions of PTO President for consecutive terms and also held the position of finance committee chair. Helped run the SFX elementary school Faire for 12 years and raised revenue for $40k annually to $160K before leaving position. Currently I am the treasurer for a large home owners association with an annual budget of $7m. I am a member of two Burbank Arts non-profit associations and participate as a member of the Valley Non Profit Resource Center that operates out of CSUN.
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
I served on steering committee for the development of the Cultural Arts Commission and have served as a member since inception.
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Burbank Chorale volunteer, Burbank Chamber Music Society mentor, Burbank Art Association member and mentor, Advisor to Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre, student at the Betsy Lueke arts Center, Managing Director for the John Williams Family Foundation ( Musicians at Play ) and on occasion, volunteer business advisor to the Ford Theater and Alex Theater. In the past two years, I have connected the Musicians at Play Foundation with BUSD that resulted in highly successful fund raising concerts. (reference: Peggy Flynn) I currently work with the Burbank Art Association, I am advisor for the (Burbank based ) California Creative Arts Association. I am currently collaborating with the Fostering Dreams Project as well as projects with the Music Center downtown.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Ms. Cynthia Pease
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.
Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes
No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
Previously served as commissioner and Vice President on the Commission. I have produced numerous large venue programs at the Ford theatre, Alex, CSUN
and others with profitable results. I managed a
Ballet Company for 13 years. My retail experience has proved useful in initiating relationships for Burbank Arts events - I opened the Macy's in the Mall, I opened the Burlington in the Mall and have a relationship with Mall management as well as with these store executives. I was a regional operations manager prior to my financials positions and understand most
aspects of building a business. I have
trained and
managed
numbers of employees and jr. executives in groups numbering from 18 to 130.
Before
retirement, I was financially responsible for the cash flow of $1.2 Billion in 235 west region stores.
Ms. Cynthia Pease
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? The list:
1. Broaden the reach of the Commission to include promotion for all Burbank artists and art organizations. Expand the newsletter distribution and readership.
2. Identify and implement
all art related
activities that make sense and benefit the ongoing growth of the city businesses and residents.
3.Conduct
activities to educate all Burbank artists on the available county and state funding sources for projects.
4. Grow the collaborations between businesses and artists for the appreciation and benefit of residents. 5.
Research best practices from similar cities to enhance
progress in all art related development and growth.
Ensure Burbank
stays relative to the current times and is of interest to the next generation of residents.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
N/A
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position N/A
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? N?A
Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Ms. Cynthia Pease
Cynthia Pease
Via Roma, B urbank CA 91504
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Executive Profile
Accomplished Executive Director, Board Chairman and Controller skilled in talent recruiting, training & development, financial management, customer/community relations, non-profit arts governance with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results.
Skill Highlights
• Development
• Grant writing
• Project management
• Business operations organization
• Leadership/communication skills
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management
• Recruitment
• Board Governance
• Due Diligence
Core Accomplishments
Non Profit Management:
• Produced major productions annually with annual budget exceeding $200,000.00 for over ten years. • Presented seven major programs at the John Anson Ford Theatre in Hollywood. • Created marketing and promotion materials for all events. • Established a school outreach program registered with Los Angeles County Arts Commission that complied with the California State Standards for the Arts.
• Awarded grants from CAC, LA County Arts, Doolittle Foundation, Parsons Foundation, Hammond Foundation and others.
• Obtained a $1m contract for Arts Mentorship in the Inglewood School District which continues to expand.
Financial Management:
• Controlled treasury and cash activity for 235 Macy West Stores totaling $1.3 billion annually. • Handled all functions related to profit preservation for the company and achieved all profit and loss goals. • Assimilated four major competitive retail organizations into Macys automated cash balancing management systems over ten years.
• Managed a credit/customer service call center of 80 associates and middle managers. • Currently oversee the financial activity of $7m as treasurer for the largest HOA in Los Angeles.
Operations Management:
• Managed day-to-day operations for three stores ranging in sales volume from twelve to sixty million annually and achieved all sales, service and shortage goals.
• Handled all functions related to logistics, facilities an expense control. • Managed store openings and closings
Awards and Certificates:
• Received 2008 Character and Ethics Project Award with certificates of recognition from: CA Senator, Jack Scott, CA Assemblyman, Paul Krekorian, Glendale Mayor, John Drayman and Michael Escalante, Ed.D. Superintendent for Glendale Unified School District.
• A warded Los Angeles County certificate of completion for review of the California State Standards for the Arts, School Outreach Programs.
Professional Experience
Registered Non-Profit Consultant for the Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture Spring 2022 to Current
• Participate as a panelist in grant wards
• Mentor Arts Non-Profits on Governance and Development
Managing Director for Musicians at Play Foundation
June 2015 to Current
• Governed and developed a board consisting of ten members. • Established supportive relationship with Los Angeles County Arts, The Music Center, BUSD, LAUSD PUSD, GUSD and other school districts.
• Produced large venue concerts at the Ford, Alex theatre, the Broad and smaller venues at the Moss and Colony theaters.
• Managed all front of house operations to ensure maximum profit from audience engagement. • Develop and Mentor Youth Board members for succession and arts advocacy.
Executive Director and Board Chair
September 2001 to August 2014
Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre - Burbank, CA
Ensured that Pacific Pallet Dance Theatre performed captivating ballet presentations and offered engaging educational programs that nurtured the talent, artistic creativity, and spirit while inspiring meaningful communication, interaction and participation within our diverse community.
• Governed and developed a board consisting of twelve members. • Established supportive relationship with Los Angeles County Arts and Los Angeles Unified School system. • Achieved sponsorship from KCET, the Pickle Marketing Group, Glendale Downtown Association, Charter Cable and Woodbury University.
Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising
November 2010 to December 2013
Burlington - Burbank, CA
• Opened retail location with a team of 130 associates. • Hired, trained and counseled associates on all store related functions to achieve all sales, service and inventory goals within the first twelve months.
• Initiated opening celebration with local chamber and press.
Division Control Manager
September 1994 to July 2010
Macys West - Los Angeles, CA
• Initiated research and development efforts to streamline cash deposit processing and movement of $1.3 billion annually for maximum profit.
• Simplified end user software and hardware in 235 stores to systematically feed daily transaction activity to web- based GL database. Created training manuals and on-line training programs for software applications. • Encouraged and cultivated research analyses to better identify and resolve cash shortage. • Developed, trained and managed a team of five senior and 12 middle managers to influence and improve profit preservation efforts of Division and Stores.
• Created and managed a $4 million budget annually that included payroll, maintenance, courier, banking, maintenance, rental, supplies and travel.
Education
School of Business
Woodbury University - Burbank, CA
School of Business
California State University, Northridge - Northridge, CA Baruch College - New York City, NY
Hunter College - New York City, NY
Annenberg Foundation, Alchemy I
Annenberg Foundation, Alchemy II
Community Involvement____________________________________________________________________
Founding member of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission June 2011 to Current
City of Burbank - Burbank, CA
Responsible for building and expanding Burbank's status as a regional arts destination. Currently participating in the redevelopment of the Arts venues, revising the Cultural Arts website and establishing an arts related community outreach program.
Current Chair of Finance Committee for Cabrini Homeowners Association
Program Certification from Los Angeles County Arts Commission for the CA State Arts Education standards
Current Non-Profit Arts Consultant for the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture
Arts Fellow – Los Angeles, 2015
Saint Francis Xavier School – Burbank, CA
PTO President 2002 to 2003
Finance Chair 1998 to 2001
SFX Fair Sponsor Chair 1996 to 2002 – increased event revenue from $40k to $120k
Volunteer for Hamburger Home – Aviva Center Los Angeles, CA Resident Home for Children 1983-1985
Volunteer for Willowbrook State School – Staten Island, NY Awarded for most service hours in one year 1971
Submit Date: May 01, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
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Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission: Submitted
Park, Recreation and Community Services Board: Submitted Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
2 yrs
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? Care about community. Interested in maintaining quality of life. Increasing cultural and recreational opportunities for residents
Education
JD - University of San Diego School of Law MBA - Purdue University BA - UC Berkeley Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Jennifer King
N. Naomi St
Burbank CA 91505
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Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
N/A
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Luther Middle School PTSA
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
Jennifer King
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Park,
Recreation and Community Services Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
Planning, finance, budgeting, scheduling, logistics
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Provide a better, more organized experience for community members Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position Planning, finance, budgeting, scheduling, logistics
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Opportunity to be of service. Include voices of women of color in the Burbank community Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Jennifer King
JEN NIFER KING
Burbank, CA 91505 ♦
Manager Corporate Financial Planning and
Analysis
Highly skilled, detail-oriented, finance and government contracts professional with extensive experience in cost proposal preparation, cost accounting, budget preparation, project controls (EAC/ETC), revenue forecasting, billing, indirect cost and rate calculations, AP/AR, GL reconciliation, financial reporting, month and year end closeout processes, and payroll preparation. In-depth understanding of indirect rate structures, pools, bases, accounting and program management system implementation, government policy and procedures, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience training, supervising and evaluating junior staff to meet project objectives. Quick study with keen ability to apply sound judgment to problem solving and to consider overall business strategy and development when making decisions.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Corporate FP&A Manager
General Atomics - San Diego, CA
July 2020 – present
• Compile pool and base inputs from groups in the organization to calculate the indirect rates including; overhead, fringe benefit, general & administrative and home office allocations. • Manage the indirect rate and allocation financial excel models, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and reconciliation.
• Analyze the pool and base input source data to ensure consistency of rate buildups with GA’s practices. • Serve as POC for government audit of billing rates, and forecasting policies and procedures. • Review variance explanations for in-depth analysis and ask challenging questions while maintaining positive, professional relationships with groups in the organization. • Perform activities related to the development, planning, scheduling and administration of the Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (“FPRPs”).
• Support the overall FP&A organizational roadmap to move the indirect rate and allocation development process from excel based to an integrated planning system.
• Provide modeling analysis for future initiatives and strategic changes such as M&A, new business, and cost accounting practice changes.
• Continuously improve policies, procedures, processes, and business templates by recommending and leading change.
• Interface with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). • Establish and maintain good working relationships and partner with organizations across the company in a highly collaborate environment.
Accounting Manager
Sentek Global - San Diego, CA
April 2019 – July 2020
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations to include accounts receivable, expense reporting and GL reconciliation
• Manage government contracting compliance including Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Relationship • Prepare annual incurred cost proposal and manage subsequent audits thereof, Coordinate labor floor checks, Coordinate approval of provisional rate agreements (PBRs) • Oversee new accounting and program management system implementation. Transitioned excel based reports to new system. Serve as Point of Contact for company troubleshooting. • Manage accounting system. Create new GL account numbers. Assign account numbers to indirect pools. • Review costs and expenses across entire company and ensure they are assigned to the correct cost pool in the GL.
• Develop and manage vendor and subcontractor relationships - specifically in the areas of invoice processing • Reconcile all payroll liabilities to the general ledger, investigate and resolve discrepancies and prepare monthly payroll accrual entries
• Document procedures, identify areas to improve internal controls and gain additional efficiencies, and recommend policy and procedure improvements
• Manage contract closeouts and rate variance invoices
• Accountable for all direct reports and execution of their job responsibilities and duties. Provide training, coaching, and guidance.
Sr. Financial Analyst/Sr. Cost Accountant, 2014-2017
Controller, 2017-2019
The Marlin Alliance - San Diego, CA
November 2014 to April 2019
• Prepared budget, forecasting, and related reports for specified profit and cost centers to monitor overall financial performance for use in strategic planning and budget presentations. • Sole manager of cost proposal and pricing documentation including Forward Pricing Rate Proposal for RFP/RFQ proposals to Government.
• Created pools and bases to determine indirect rates to be used in annual forward pricing (Provisional Billing Rates) and incurred costs (ICP) proposals submitted to DCAA/DCMA. • Improved indirect rate review, FPRP, pricing proposal and budget tracking processes through creation of new excel models making them more efficient.
• Manage accounting system (Quickbooks). Create new GL account numbers. Assign account numbers to indirect pools.
• Review costs and expenses across entire company and ensure they are assigned to the correct cost pool in the GL
• Interface with different department heads to understand nature of expenses and determine accurate cost pool.
• Educate program managers on appropriate allocation of costs, including ODCs and travel. • Prepared contract and funding status/backlog reports, project performance reports, ETC/EAC, and monthly/quarterly status reports provided to the client. • Conducted financial analysis of cost and revenue data for current month, quarterly updates and annual financial planning.
• Forecasted budget for one or more calendar years.
• Conducted monthly and annual financial closing and reporting, including preparation of monthly journal entries. • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Established proper company costing practices and internal controls • Prepared bimonthly payroll, 401K contributions and complete all CA EDD reporting. • Created ad hoc financial modeling and analysis to drive business decisions.
Project Controls Analyst
Black & Veatch – Telecom Division - San Diego, CA
May 2013 to October 2014
• Prepared reporting on revenue/budget and cost
• Conducted cost variance analysis and true-up of projects throughout duration and during close-out process • Verified charge codes for purchase requisitions and change orders to ensure proper cost accounting, • Supervised and trained other employees on effective cost control and budget management practices, • Supported development of weekly/monthly cost and status reports, AAG, ETC, EAC, for region • Maintained Project Controls database and phase creation • Created and updated Excel analysis and financial modeling tools
Project Controls Analyst
Computer Sciences Corporation - San
Diego, CA January 2012 to March 2013
• Created variance, risk and profit/loss (PnL) analysis reports for budget forecasting and evaluating contract/program status
• Ensured compliance with FAR, DFAR, and DoD requirements, • Completed monthly EAC, ETC, and Progress Management Reports (PMRs), to track the profitability and overall performance of multiple multi-million dollar projects. • Monitored cost performance to ensure contractual cost obligations are met, • Audited employee hours and incidentals, and set up labor categories and rates in accounting systems, • Liaised between operations and other support organizations to resolve financial issues, interfaced with subcontractors, vendors and customers and performed extensive analysis as required.
Operations Analyst/Program Control Associate
Conservation Services Group - San Diego,
CA October 2010 to January 2012
• Reviewed contracts with Utility Client to improve policy and ensure compliance, • Collaborated with California Public Utilities to develop new State-wide Commercial Energy Efficiency Program, • Drafted contract language and terms for subcontractors to the Program, • Developed materials to train subcontractors and technicians on the parameters of the new program, • Created excel spreadsheets using pivot tables, v-lookups, and other formulas to analyze and track operations key performance indicators
• Increased energy savings for client directly resulting in decreased expenditures, • Processed rebate payments for program participants,
• Prepared program reports and presented findings at client meetings to troubleshoot and improve program operations.
EDUCATI ON
Master of Business Administration in Finance
Purdue University Global - Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
University of California - Berkeley, CA
SOFTWARE/SYSTEMS
• DELTEK/GCS
• SAP
• UNANET
• QUICKBOOKS
• MS ACCESS
• ORACLE
• COGNOS
• EXCEL
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MEMBERSHIPS:
• Association of Government Accountants – Vice President, San Diego Chapter, 2017 - present
• Phi Alpha Delta, University of San Diego School of Law Chapter, 2010 - present
Submit Date: May 04, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
39 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? As a long-time resident of Burbank, it is important for me to be an active participant in my community. As a member of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission, I have been able to help promote and encourage the arts in, and beautification of, Burbank. I would like to be able to continue my service with the current projects in which I am involved on the Commission.
Education
I have a Bachelor's Degree with a double major in English and Art History from UCLA and a Master's Degree in Art History from CSUN.
Katherine E Zoraster
N BRIGHTON ST
BURBANK CA 91506
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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Certificate of Fine Arts Appraisal through UC Irvine and ASA; Certificate in Pedagogy Training; Copy Editor Training for the UCLA Bruin newspaper
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
As an art historian and instructor, I am knowledgeable in the history and production of art and used to speaking in front of large groups of people. I am also an experienced party planner which is helpful for presentations and for setting up workshops.
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
Since 2016 I have been a member of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission. Prior to that, I had been sitting in on the meetings and participating in activities since November of 2014.
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Volunteer art museum docent; Fine Arts Judge for Burbank Reflections Committee; Assistant to the Burbank Reflections Chair; Volunteer for the Burbank Animal Shelter; Board Representative for Verdugo Aquatics Art selection committee
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) Katherine E Zoraster
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I have a Master's Degree in Art History and have been teaching Art History at several colleges for 14 years. I have an expansive amount of knowledge in the history and production of art and experience in the discussion and teaching of art to a varied amount students. My knowledge of art and interest in it makes me well suited for working with a variety of cultural institutions. Additionally, I have years of experience in research, writing and copy editing for newspapers and journals. Helpful with organizing and producing events planned by the Commission, I also have experience in party planning and catering.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I have been serving on the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission since 2016 and prior to that had been sitting in on meetings for two years. As a long-standing resident of Burbank, it means a great deal to me to help encourage the continued beautification and cultural enrichment of my hometown. I believe that the arts can be a thriving and very important way in which to spread knowledge and understanding as well as to unify a community. I would like to continue to help in the advancement of that in Burbank.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Art in Public Places
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Katherine E Zoraster
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Katherine E Zoraster
Katherine E. Zoraster
North Brighton Street, Burbank, CA 91506
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home) (cellular)
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Art History with distinction, California State University at Northridge, June 2005; Cumulative G.P.A 3.95
Bachelor of Arts in Art History and English, University of California at Los Angeles, December 1998; Provost’s List Winter 1994, Fall 1997, Spring 1998 and Fall 1998 Semester Abroad, Thames Valley University in London, England, Spring 1997
THESIS
The Impact of Post-Impressionism on the Artists of the Bloomsbury Group examines the impact that the 1910 exhibition “Manet and the Post-Impressionists” had on the English art world and, in particular, traces its influences on the artists of the Bloomsbury Group.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Faculty: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCLA Extension, Summer 2015-present Courses: Art History—Art of the French Revolution, The Pre-Raphaelites, Art of the Renaissance, Modernism in Art, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, American Art, British Art and Medieval Art Responsible for the creation of courses and course content.
Faculty: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSU at Channel Islands, Fall 2016-present Courses: Art History—American Art, Art of the Renaissance, The Pre-Raphaelites, Art of the Renaissance, Modernism in Art, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Responsible for the creation of courses and course content.
Art History Faculty: Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, Winter 2013-present Courses: Western Art History Survey—Prehistoric to Contemporary Art, Semiotics and Isms Head of the Art History program for Full-time students.
Adjunct Faculty: Moorpark College, Fall 2005-present
Courses: Art M10 Art Appreciation and Art M11 Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic Art Responsible for creating the Art History department’s first online course, writing the official Course Outline of Review and guiding it through the vetting process and approval.
Part-Time Lecturer: California State University at Northridge, Fall 2005-present Courses: Art 111 Renaissance to Modern Art, Art 305 Art and Mass Culture, and Art 315 Perspectives of Art History
Adjunct Faculty: Pierce College, Winter 2006-present, as needed Courses: Art 103 Art Appreciation, Art 101 Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic Art and Art 102 Art History: Renaissance to Modern Art
Outreach Instructor/PACE Instructor: Pierce College, Fall 2008 Courses: Art 101 Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic Art; Art 103 Art Appreciation
RELATED EXPERIENCE
CSUN Visual Arts Resource Center: Assistant Curator, February 2003-August 2006 In charge of the CSUN Art Department slide library. Responsible for maintaining the school’s visual image collection, filing slides and upkeep of filing system, restoration of slides, maintenance of equipment, assisted faculty with locating images and videos, aided in the development of digital database.
SOHO Gallery: Internship, June-September 2003
Processed invitations and aided in set-up of exhibition openings, copy edited artist biographies, created price lists, dealt with billing of clients, recorded inventory of stock.
STA Travel: Travel Advisor and Self-Ticketing Assistant, November 1999-June 2003 Responsible for tracking sales and closing orders for self-ticketing agents, issued weekly invoices, advised agents of rules and restrictions of each airline, booked flights and maintained reservations.
Butterfield & Butterfield: Internship, February-June 1999 Researched historical documents and manuscripts, aided with pre-production and during live auctions, wrote and copy edited condition reports, filed and cataloged property, assisted during appraisal clinics.
Jack Rutberg Fine Arts: Internship, September-November 1996 Filed and cataloged artwork, answered phones, data entry.
The Daily Bruin: Senior Copy Editor and Night Editor, March 1995-June 1996 Responsible for the final copyedit of articles and layout before paper going to print. Proofread, checked facts, checked for libel, formatted articles to layout using Quark Xpress.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Certificate in Fine Arts Appraisal through UCI and ASA, November 2012 • Certificate in Desire 2 Learn Training, issued through Moorpark College, August 2009 • Certificate in Online Pedagogy Training, issued though Moorpark College, August 2008 • Certificate in Blackboard (WebCT) Training, issued through Moorpark College, June 2008
ACADEMIC SERVICE
• Artlines Editor, Women’s Caucus for Art Publication, Winter Issue, 2016 • Artlines Editor, Women’s Caucus for Art Publication, Fall Issue, 2015 • Fine Art Judge for the Burbank Reflections Committee, 2015 • Fine Art Judge for the Burbank Reflections Committee, 2014 • Assistant to the Burbank Reflections Committee Chair, 2014 • Division Representative for the Distance Education Committee, Moorpark College, 2012-present • Division Representative for Faculty Development Committee, Moorpark College, 2012-2014 • Art Historian Representative on the Discussion Panel for The Mill and the Cross at CSUN for the 13 th Annual Polish Film Festival
• Created the first online Art Appreciation course for Moorpark College • Wrote official Course Outline of Review for Art Appreciation, including potential for distance learning, for Moorpark College. Oversaw it through entire official campus vetting process, 2008- 2009
• Division representative for Technology CAP Committee, Moorpark College 2009-2012 • Volunteer at Suzanne Lacy’s Stories of Work and Survival in collaboration with WACK! at MOCA, June 2007
• Art 315 Perspectives in Art History Redesign Team, California State University at Northridge, Summer 2007
• Division representative for Wellness Committee, Moorpark College 2006-2009 • Guest Lecturer for ENCORE program, Fall 2005
• Volunteer at Arminita Street Elementary School for third grade class art appreciation, Fall 2003 • President of CSUN’s Art History Student Association, 2003-2004 school year
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Board Member of Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art (SCWCA) • Editor of the SCWCA Newsletter
• Member of the Burbank Cultural Arts Committee
• College Arts Association
• Art History Students’ Association
• Art Historians of Southern California
• Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art
• Alpha Lambda Delta, Golden Key and Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Honor Societies • Volunteer at the Burbank Animal Shelter
PRESENTATIONS
• Presenter at Moorpark Multicultural Day, Selfies: The History of the Self-Portrait in the Age of Facebook, March 2014 and April 2015
• Presenter at The Representational Art Conference, Selfies: The History of the Self-Portrait in the Age of Facebook, March 2014
• SOCAL Show and Tell at the Art Historians of Southern California business meeting at CAA, February 2009
• Presenter at 9th Annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium, November 2004 • Presenter at 8th Annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium, November 2003
PUBLICATIONS
• “Selfies: The History of the Self-Portrait in the Age of Facebook,” Kitsch & Beauty: The Proceedings of The Representational Art Conference 2014
• Review of Women 2012! at NOHO Gallery, SCWCA Newsletter, April 2012 • Review of Proof: The Rise of Printmaking in Southern California at The Norton Simon Museum, SCWCA Newletter, November 2011
• Review of Jude Griebel: Brand New Superstition and Rimi Yang: Hidden Message shows at Cella Gallery, The Magazine, June/July 2009 edition
• Review of Door in the Floor Screenplay. Entertainment Today, June 21, 2004 • Department of Political Science program description, La Cumbre Yearbook (UCSB) 2004-2005 • Department of Religious Studies program description, La Cumbre Yearbook (UCSB) 2004-2005 • “The Car Crunch,” article about campus parking, La Cumbre Yearbook (UCSB) 2004-2005 • Mountain Bike Club of UCSB description, La Cumbre Yearbook (UCSB) 2004-2005
SKILLS
• Windows, Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel computer programs • Reading knowledge of French and Italian
• Distance Learning Trained Instructor, certificates issued through Moorpark College, Summer 2008
• Trained as a copy editor for the Copy Desk at the UCLA Daily Bruin, Spring 1995 • Experienced restaurant waitress and hostess
AWARDS
• Recipient of the 2003-2004 Dean’s Achievement Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Submit Date: May 08, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission: Submitted
Planning Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
13 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? Hello, My name is Mercedes. I am an actor and member of SAG-AFTRA. I have experience training and leading others, and managing projects through completion as a Producer and Production Coordinator. I work well with a team, as well as independently. I manage time and priorities well. I lead with empathy and clear communication. I have an eye for creativity and enjoy thinking of ways to streamline workflows and processes. My work ethic is strong and I keep a positive attitude even under pressure. I believe this offers a good opportunity for community involvement and my skill sets would be a great fit for your team. Thank you for your time! I’m excited to meet and discuss further. Mercedes Mercedes Molina
S Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank CA 91502
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Education
Northeastern University, Bachelor's Degree
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT)
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
MacOS, iOS, Keynote, iMovie, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Fluent Spanish, Asana, Slack, iconik, Box, Quip, frame.io
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
None
List Community activities in which you are involved:
I recently attended an Upstart Valley hub event and will be attending the Women's Business Center events as well in entrepreneurship. I also attended a very informative open house, years ago, at Burbank Water and Power. I would love to see yearly open houses. It's a great way to learn how our city works.
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Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
Mercedes Molina
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I am a highly organized planner with experience working as a Producer and Project Coordinator. I am also tech savvy and worked for Apple for 7 years. I have leadership skills and a theatrical background.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To be a part of our city's development. To be proactive and do purposeful work alongside fellow residents.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Planning Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position I am a highly organized planner with experience working as a Producer and Project Coordinator. I am also tech savvy and worked for Apple for 7 years. I have leadership skills and a theatrical background.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To be a part of our city's development. To be proactive and do purposeful work alongside fellow residents.
Supplemental Questions
Mercedes Molina
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Mercedes Molina
MERCEDES M. MOLINA
EXPERIENCE
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, WPROMOTE; REMOTE — 2021-2023
Coordinated ad campaigns. Communicated with clients. Tracked, managed and QA’d project assets, media and deliverables. Built timelines and collaborated with designers.
Developed and implemented practices and frameworks to streamline processes.
APPLE — 2014-2021
• PRODUCER, APPLE; REMOTE (CONTRACT) — 2021
Planned and executed digital content for the Developer app. Published written and video content. Provided feedback and research. Created and delivered presentations, as well as process documentations used as reference materials. • GENIUS; GLENDALE, CA - 2020-2021
Customer support through troubleshooting, running diagnostics and completing hardware repairs.
• AT HOME ADVISOR CHAT SPECIALIST; REMOTE (CONTRACT) - 2020-2021 Provided customers Tier 1 macOS and iOS tech support via online chat. • GENIUS ADMIN; GLENDALE, CA - 2019-2020
Maintained an organized and timely repair queue. Customer support. • BUSINESS EXPERT; GLENDALE, CA - 2015-2018
Found complete solutions for businesses through briefings, events and relationship building.
• PRODUCT SPECIALIST; GLENDALE, CA - 2014-2015
Sales, customer service and maintaining visual standards.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, WARNER BROS. TV; LOS ANGELES, CA — 2019 Day Player on the set of “Young Sheldon.” Worked closely with the Locations department.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, 163RD STREET FILMS; LOS ANGELES, CA — 2016-2018 Produced an award winning short: “Goodnight” . Coordinated contracts, payroll and wardrobe.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, BALDWIN HARDWARE; LOS ANGELES, CA — 2017 Coordinated payroll, casting, contracts, catering and logistics for a series of corporate videos.
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, ARDWIN FREIGHT; BURBANK, CA — 2013-2014 Assisted with freight logistics, dispatch, freight brokering and rate negotiations.
NEWS ANCHOR, TRANSIT TV LA; SUN VALLEY, CA (INTERNSHIP) — 2013 Reporting with teleprompter, content research and ad sales.
California, USA
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER, SIDECCA; NORTHRIDGE, CA — 2011-2012 Supervised, trained and reviewed staff. Displayed merchandise to maximize purchasing appeal.
BRAND MANAGER, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; USA — 2002-2011
Training and overseeing brand ambassadors, event reporting and shipping/receiving supplies.
AUTO SHOW NARRATOR, PRODUCTIONS PLUS; USA — 2008-2009
Expertly versed in the Acura brand. Presented the vehicle line-up with skilled communication to engage the audience.
BACKGROUND CASTING ASSISTANT, CP CASTING; BOSTON, MA — 2007 Assisted with background casting in the production office of “The Invention of Lying” film.
EDUCATION
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, BOSTON, MA — BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SKILLS
Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT), MacOS, iOS, Keynote, iMovie, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Fluent Spanish, Asana, Slack, iconik, Box, Quip, frame.io Submit Date: May 16, 2023
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Email Address
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City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
15 Years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Eric A Conner
North Brighton St
Burbank CA 91506
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New York Film Academy Professor
Arts Professor / Writer /
Podcast Host
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? Hard to believe it's been four years and a pandemic since I was appointed to the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission. I was only on the commission a few months when the whole world shut down. But that time only strengthened my resolve to help this creative community connect with each other and with the community at large. (It's why we called our Virtual Events "Alone Together") It took me ten years in LA - and the economics of a baby-on-the-way - to finally move to Burbank. One decade, two kids and two dogs later, it has become a real home for me and my family. I’m so thankful for the wonderful school district, the close-knit community and the small town feel mixed with the creative talent from the Studios. My entire professional life has been focused on the arts and education, dating back 20 years when I helped bring theater to Philadelphia's inner-city public schools. The Cultural Arts Commission falls right in my wheelhouse and would be a chance to bring my passion and experience to the Burbank community. I'd like to continue helping bring the spotlight on the arts in Burbank while working with the city to help expand and develop the arts impact in our city. It's been an honor to serve as commissioner and hope to be given the opportunity to continue (and expand) my work for this city's creatives and the community at large.
Education
University of Southern California, School of Cinema and Television May 2002 Master of Fine Arts in Film and TV Production. Directing / Writing Concentration University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA May 1996 Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications, Minor in Theater Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Leadership Burbank, Class of 2017 Hamptons Writers Conference Mentors: James V. Hart (Writer – Contact, Hook) and Susan Rice (Writer – Animal Behavior) New York University – Tisch School of the Arts Interactive Telecommunications Program American Stage Festival (Nashua, NH – Regional Theater) Director’s Apprentice Program Jewish Repertory Theater (Off Broadway) Directing / Office Intern Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
- Writer (Screenplays, TV Pilots, Articles) - 20 Years as Arts Educator. Have taught writing, directing and producing to students from (literally) 6 to 60. - Moderator / Interviewer (Including dozens of Entertainment Industry Professionals) - Film Festival Judge for HollyShorts from 2016 to present - Podcast Writer/Producer/Host – THE BACKLOT. A discussion with the entertainment industry’s top talent. - Event Planning - Public Speaking - Performer (including Musnik in Little Shop of Horrors at the Victory Theatre) - Avid Music, Cinema, Theater and Sports Fan (Go Trojans!) Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
Burbank Cultural Arts Commissioner - 2019 to present Vice Chair, BCAC 2021 - 2022 Chair, BCAC 2022 - present Leadership Burbank - Class of 2017
Eric A Conner
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Board Member, Education Temple Emanu El - Help shape curriculum for Hebrew School and provide support for teachers and administrators. As a member of the executive committee, provide strategic oversight, event planning and tactical support for all facets of the organization. Served as host/emcee of 70th anniversary Gala.
Mentor and Teacher - Young Storytellers Organization dedicated to using one-on- one mentorship, low-income students learn how to write original stories and see them brought to life.
Roosevelt Elementary – event volunteer and frequent DJ/host (when my children were students there) Served as co- chair for the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Interview Committee. Have been interviewing students for over 20 years.
“Star Walker” Level Fundraiser for AIDS Walk LA four years in a row
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Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.
Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes
No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Burbank Arts Commission
Eric A Conner
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
For the past four years - during some pretty tumultuous times - I diligently served on the Cultural Arts Commission. Leah Harrison first approached me about turning our events virtual, and for the next two years that's the space in which we kept creating and connecting.
I produced over a dozen virtual events,
including the Mayor's virtual tree lighting - https://burbankarts.com/virtually-burbank-events/ Even when
my family and I had to move to the east coast during the worst of COVID times, I continued to work for the Commission.
All of us on the commission knew that connecting artists and the community became even more important when we were all separated from each other.
Since I started college in the early
1990s, I've basically never stopped working in the arts and education.
While at Penn, I directed, produced
and performed in plays that were brought to children at the West Philadelphia inner-city Elementary Schools.
Once I moved to LA, I switched my artistic interests more over to the visual arts. My work's been featured on Howard Stern, at ranker.com and on Starz/Encore.
Most recently, I produced the feature
documentary Other Voices about a group of unlikely friends across the Israel / Gaza border striving for a common peace.
As my resume will show, I've been a fixture of New York Film Academy in Burbank, where I have served as Dean of Students and Screenwriting Dept Chair. I’ve also taught every academic level from middle school to MFA and had my own original work produced by the school.
My contributions
to this school can be seen from the growth of its screenwriting dept to the multiple artistic, athletic and cultural clubs I helped launch to provide a more complete student experience.
Between NYFA, my
Temple and other involvements, I’m often planning one event or another, including the annual Purim Carnival at our Temple.
Previous events included a Film and Music Festival in LA for my undergrad, music supervising a TED TALK in Manhattan Beach, Casino Night Fundraisers and Open Houses at NYFA.
I also became a host / interviewer for numerous events and entertainment industry guests. My interview subjects have included SNL’s Molly Shannon, Ed Begley Jr, and Academy Award-nominated producer Michael Shamberg. This led to my writing and producing THE BACKLOT PODCAST, which utilizes NYFA’s massive library of Q&As and new interviews to help educate while (hopefully) entertaining.
I have worked for years to create work - and to help others with their own creative work - that can reach and speak to an audience. As you may have seen, I'm not afraid of wielding a microphone as needed to help us all work together for the common good.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I'm proud of the work we (and it's a definite WE) did on the commission.
Nine commissioners from such a
wide spectrum of creative and artistic backgrounds working together to foster and empower our creative community.
I'd like to keep going with this commission to help spread the word of not only what the Cultural Arts Commission does but also the plethora of creative and talented people throughout this city.
Even now (I'll admit - it's 2am) I spent the past hours making sure our utility box call for artists is getting promoted and that people know the downtown weekend cultural market has become two nights.
I'd also
like to see BCAC get more involved
- with offering guidance on arts-related city projects... with helping to advise the Parks and Rec on disseminating the grant money from the City Council to worthy recipients.
And at some point, to see more artistic venues populate the media capital ! Four years ago, I wrote "Am I
allowed to admit the pride I feel seeing the Handy Market in "Twin Peaks" or Marty McFly skate past the Burger King on Victory in "Back to the Future?") "
The answer is of course - yes.
It's also the pride I feel
when seeing dozens of students sharing their work at the Betsy Lueke or when so many people checked out of our virtual event about filming yourself better at home.
There's so much great creative work done
here - and still so much more we as a commission can do.
I hope to be part of that on-going journey.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
I'm also interested in Arts in Public Places, Youth Board and the Board of Library Trustees but there does not appear to be any current openings on those.
Eric A Conner
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Eric A Conner
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Eric A. Conner
https://vimeo.com/155089864/48841208f8
A creative, multi-faceted educator, writer and speaker with over 20 years of experience creating content and collaborating with a wide range of creatives and community leaders.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ASWAT ACHERIM / OTHER VOICES 2019 – present
Producer
Feature-length documentary focusing on the grass roots peace movement between friends across the Israel-Gaza border. Available on Amazon Prime ° Overseeing all necessary steps of post-production along with the film’s director, including rewriting, editing, reshooting, and securing investments ° Generate communications materials including technical specs and Electronic Press Kits
BURBANK CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION 2019 – present Commissioner / Chair (2022 – present)
Elected to four-year term by Burbank City Council. BCAC’s mission is to enrich the lives of Burbank residents by celebrating its diverse arts and media community and to promote Burbank as a vibrant and enticing regional arts center.
° U tilized local media and social media to regularly market BCAC’s events and the events/material from dozens of local creative groups and artists ° During COVID, produced over 15 virtual events to help keep creative community connected with one another and their audience
° Wrote/Produced/Hosted the City of Burbank’s virtual Christmas tree lighting in 2020 ° Work closely with the Mayor, City Council and Parks and Recreation Department to ensure BCAC’s mission is achieved and its annual budget is utilized appropriately
STARCOACH 2018 – present
Director, Film & TV Education
° Created academic curriculum for multiple storytelling courses geared towards international high school and middle school students, including cinematic critical analysis, screenwriting, directing and documentary production ° Taught a variety of classes and provided one-on-one assistance each quarter to bi- lingual international students with a focus on their creative and analytical approach to culture & art
NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY (NYFA), Los Angeles, CA 2003 – present During eighteen years of progressive experience at NYFA, was a key driver of the school’s evolution from a short-term certificate program into a full-scale accredited university
Writer / Producer / Host 2017 – present
° Represent NYFA at screenings / Q&As with industry’s top actors, producers and writers. ° Serve as Q&A moderator for dozens of entertainment industry speakers, including producer Reginald Hudlin (Django Unchained), director Betty Thomas (The Brady Brunch Movie), the Hayes Brothers (Writers, The Conjuring), actor Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket) and director Chad Stahelski (The John Wick trilogy) ° Host of NYFA’s featured podcast, The Backlot, providing expert insight into the entertainment industry (through 2021)
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° Sole writer of over 60 podcast episodes, utilizing NYFA’s rich array of guest speakers ° Research subjects and created scripts to help educate listeners – students and non- students alike – in their career trajectory
° Regularly served as MC for monthly Open Houses for prospective students
Instructor, Screenwriting, Filmmaking, Producing & Acting Departments 2003 – present ° Teach courses for MFA, BFA and AFA candidates across four departments Favorites include: Elements of Screenwriting, Thesis Development, Advanced Story Generation, Half-hour Comedy Spec Writing, Hour-long Drama Spec Writing, TV Pilot, and History of Television (Full list of courses available) ° Played integral part of accreditation process for WASC and NASAD ° Served on thesis committees for over 100 students
Dean of Students 2013 – 2016
° Fostered the school’s identity by initiating and managing monthly student event calendar, including film festivals, social gatherings, cultural observances, community service and sporting clubs
° Oversaw academic lives of over 1,500 students, including BFA, MFA & AFA candidates.
Identified and monitored academically challenged students, developing action plans for improvement.
° Developed an orientation week for all incoming degree candidates (intake ranges from 300 to 700 students) to help facilitate their transition to NYFA. Personally led all “student life” sessions for incoming students
Chair, Screenwriting Department 2011 – 2012
° Revised MFA, BFA and AFA curriculums to stay current with screenwriting industry trends. Added TransMedia Workshop, Game Design and Sequential Art to the coursework to help students gain experience in writing for multiple forms of visual media. ° Managed department of 18 instructors. Coordinated instructor placement and multiple rounds of student thesis committees. Hired and developed faculty members, met regularly with instructors to review coursework and address student evaluations. ° Produced each semester’s Screenwriters’ Pitch Fest, which connected students with agents, producers and managers in attendance
SCREENWRITER / WRITER 2002 – present
° Writer/Host – Burbank’s Virtual Tree Lighting. Featured on Cable and City’s official page ° Co-writer The Mysteries with Robert Gardner (2013’s The Wedding Palace) ° Created licensed feature adaptation of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Halloween Haunt ° Co-writer Vampire Kisses, adaptation of best-selling children’s book and manga series ° Contributor – Ranker.com. Articles received over Two Million Views ° Writer, The Also Rans - original play & film adaptation commissioned by NYFA ° Winner, $15,000 Sloan Science Award for feature script Just Enough ° Finalist, Hamptons Screenwriters Conference for Just Enough. One of four finalists ° Finalist, The Howard Stern Film Festival. Tito Stern: Left Behind (Writer/Director) One of nine finalists from 2000 plus entrants. Aired on IN DEMAND Cable ° Additional original material featured on the Howard Stern Radio show
THE CUTTING EDGE (FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY) 2002 – 2003 Production Manager
° Coordinated shoots, managed finances & budget, licensed clips and researched content ° Wrote interviews for 30+ industry veterans including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Jerry Bruckheimer and Sean Penn
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, School of Cinema and Television Master of Fine Arts in Film and TV Production Directing / Writing Concentration Teaching Assistant: Intro to Film Production. Instructor, Bill Fraker (DP of Heaven Can Wait) Weekly columnist for The Daily Trojan
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications, Minor in Theater Board member of Performing Arts Council, Penn Players & Stimulus Children’s Theater Directed full-length plays for five different student theater companies Taught theater to elementary school students
PERSONAL
Community and Additional Education
° Leadership Burbank Class of 2017
° Board Member, Temple Emanu El – 2016 to present (incl. VP of Education) ° Board Member – Leadership Burbank Alumni
° Go-to host for a variety of school fundraisers, city events and galas ° Interviewer/Co-chair for the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Interview Committee ° Youth group advisor for B’nai B’rith Youth Organization
Entertainment
° Weekly panelist for Marvel Movie Talk / The Bladtcast ° Judge for Oscar qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival – 2016 to present ° Storyteller/performer for The Otter Story Hour and JAM Creative ° Writer for SonsOfSteveGarvey: Dodger blog featured in Sports Illustrated & ESPN.com – Almost three million hits to date
° Music supervisor for TED X: Manhattan Beach conference ° Producer & Film Coordinator for PennFest L.A Music/Film Festival
Have attended games at every MLB ballpark in North America (& yet still root for the Mets)
Submit Date: May 22, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
10 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I love the City of Burbank. My kids attend Roosevelt Elementary. I work up the street at The Walt Disney Company as a copyright and 1st amendment media attorney, and I take great art classes through Park and Recs. We love the parks, shopping at Magnolia Blvd., shopping at the Farmers Market and hiking at Stough. I am interest in serving on a board to be more engaged in this amazing community and to participate in local government. I've been a practicing attorney for 20 years, and have expertise in several areas of the law, including copyright, trademark, business law and litigation, that could helpful.
Monica P Moye
West Clark Avenue
Burbank CA 91505
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The Walt Disney Company Principal Counsel Attorney
Monica P Moye
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Education
BA: U.C. Santa Cruz, double major in Women's Studies and Politics (1997) JD: New York University School of Law, Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Coif (graduating in top 10% of class); Derenberg Prize in Copyright (2002) Adjunct Professor at USC Law School (2019 - present) Teaching intellectual property law (trademark, copyright, right of publicity, right of privacy, trade secret, defamation).
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
I am a ceramic artist specializing in hand thrown works. In addition, I am a media attorney who manages litigation risk in the area of media, intellectual property and visual arts. With that comes expertise highly relevant for this committee, but especially my unique expertise in litigating claims involving the Visual Artist Rights Act, which grants artists additional rights in the work, beyond copyright law. My writings on VARA have been cited by the First Circuit Court of Appeals in the leading decision Mass. Museum of Contemporary Art Found., Inc. v. Buchel, 593 F.3d 38 (1st Cir. 2010) (Monica Pa & Christopher J.
Robinson, Making Lemons out of Lemons: Recent Developments in the Visual Artists Rights Act, 3 Landslide 22, 24 (Jan./Feb. 2009)). Other publications include Rights of Publicity Chapter, Counseling Content Providers in the Digital Age: A Legal Handbook (New York State Bar Association 2010).
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Currently vice-president of the Planning Advisory Board for the Valley Plaza Recreation Center in Los Angeles. Prior board member of New Arts Dealer Alliance (New York), providing legal counsel to nonprofit organization representing art dealers and sponsor of art fair in Miami. Previously member of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, providing legal counsel to artists and art organizations.
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
None, previously applied for a position on the Public Art commission in 2021.
List Community activities in which you are involved:
For the past several years, I've acted as a volunteer attorney through Public Counsel, providing pro bono legal services to families who adopt children in the foster care system and advocating for families who have adopted children with significant emotional and physical needs due to a history of abuse and neglect. I have also provided legal advocacy services on behalf of veteran women who were assaulted while in the military to advocate for a change in their dishonorable discharge status. I am the co-chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee for Roosevelt Elementary School, and on the legislative council for Roosevelt Elementary School PTA.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Monica P Moye
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.
Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes
No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I have a background in art - both in terms of collecting art and creating art.
I also have a legal background
advising artists (musicians, artists, film and TV producers), as well as major movie studios and nonprofit art organizations.
There are specific legal considerations when it comes to commissioning art for public spaces, including protecting the legal rights in the work, through copyright laws (including VARA), and other business and community considerations.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To support the maintenance and commission of cultural art programs and public art; To advocate for the
creation of public art by a range of diverse voices;
To encourage a culture in Burbank where art is
appreciated and recognized as a public good; and To give back to Burbank by contributing my legal and business expertise in a meaningful and impactful way.
Second Choice
Monica P Moye
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Monica P Moye
MONICA PA MOYE
EXPERIENCE
The Walt Disney Company
Principal Counsel – Copyright Litigation, and Content Protection and Enforcement 2011 – Present
- Manage copyright infringement litigation at trial and appellate levels, including claims analysis, drafting pleadings, motion practice, ediscovery, witness preparation, appeal, mediation and settlement; sample cases include ABC, Inc. v. Aereo, Inc., 571 U.S. 1118 (2014); Disney Enters., Inc. v. Vidangel, Inc., (C.D. Cal. CV 16-04109-AB); and ABC v. Goodfriend (“Locast”) 2021 U.S.
Dist. LEXIS 164978 (S.D.N.Y. 2021).
- Manage MPAA site blocking and related civil litigations in the US and abroad, including evaluating enforcement options against infringing pirate service, obtaining preliminary injunction in Germany against major file hosting provider, and achieving multi-million dollar settlement in a US case against the operator of an infringing streaming TV provider and its insurer; advise MPAA on global litigation and enforcement strategies to maximize operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Oversee defense-side litigation involving profit participation accounting claim; writer credit dispute under collective bargaining agreement for feature animation film; defamation claim based on alleged unauthorized use of name and likeness in television show; and various other claims.
- Lead lawyer in pro bono cases, including successful appeal of an agency’s denial of benefits to adopting parents.
- Active participation in employee resource groups, including Disney Lawyers of Color and Disney Women Lawyers Group.
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Adjunct Faculty – Professor of Intellectual Property
2015-Present
- Part-time adjunct faculty at Gould School of Law for Intellectual property law course and copyright law course.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Intellectual Property and Civil Litigation, Associate
2007 - 2011
- Handled pre-trial discovery and motion practice in state and federal courts in a broad range of cases, including contract claims based on the sale of defective printing equipment, royalty disputes against a record label, and personal injury claims. - Part of a trial team that defended a media company and artist against large theft of idea claim.
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
Intellectual Property and Civil Litigation, Associate
2004 - 2007
- Participated in two-week copyright infringement jury trial in the Southern District of New York involving Christopher Bridges, p/k/a “Ludacris,” and Kanye West. - Represented insurer in coverage dispute regarding whether attacks on the World Trade Center were one or two separate occurrences.
- Represented Apple Corps Ltd., and the Beatles Management and Record Company, against record company to recover outstanding royalties in New York State Court.
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges, LLP, New York, New York Litigation Associate
2002 - 2003
- Conducted legal research, prepared discovery requests and drafted motions and research memoranda.
Honorable Rosemary S. Pooler, 2d Circuit Court of Appeals Law Clerk
2003 - 2004
EDUCATION
New York University School of Law
J.D, Law · (2000 - 2002), Order of the Coif, Magna Cum Laude, Walter J. Derenberg Prize for Copyright
University of California, Hastings School of Law
Matriculated · (1999-2000)
University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A · (1998), Double major in Women’s Studies and Politics
INTERESTS
Classical piano and ceramics, basketball coach and chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee for Roosevelt Elementary School.
Submit Date: May 30, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
15 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Anet Abnous
[email protected]
Trudi Lane
Burbank CA 91504
Mobile: Business:
Self Employed
Co-Founder of Lusant Collective,
CEO/Founder of Anet's
Collection, Fashion & Accessory
company based in Burbank
Designer, Artist, Entrepreneur,
Business Owner
Mrs Anet Abnous
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I am thrilled at the opportunity to serve on the arts commission in Burbank. I am a 15 year resident of Burbank. I have raised both of my kids in Burbank Unified School District and currently own an artistic boutique in the heart of Downtown Burbank. I worked and curated exhibitions all the way from East Coast to West Coast. During the years of pursuing my education in Fine Arts, I had the rare opportunity to meet Artists from different parts of the country. I also exhibited in Seoul Korea, Rhode Island, Manhattan and Los Angeles. Currently I am a member of She Loves Collective. Which has been published in LA Times and various art magazines. Being an artist and entrepreneur, I understand the immense value that the arts bring to our community. Art is a universal language that can unite and inspire people from all walks of life, and I believe that promoting and nurturing the arts is crucial for the betterment of society. By serving on the arts commission, I hope to bring my passion and expertise to the table, working alongside like-minded individuals to enhance the arts and culture scene in Burbank. As an artist, I understand the obstacles that can arise when pursuing a career in the arts. I am committed to advocating for the needs of the artistic community. As an entrepreneur, I believe that the arts can be an important driver of economic growth, and I am excited to explore new opportunities to promote the arts in Burbank. As a result I have given rare opportunity to numerous artists from diverse backgrounds, to exhibit and sell their artwork as well as expose them to the community through social media and other outlets. I can't wait to bring my vast expertise and connections to the Burbank Arts community.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Queens College NY City University. Bachelor of Fashion from Iran. Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Recipient. Cornell University Graduate in Women and Entrepreneurship Studies.
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
I have been a fellow for Tory Burch Foundation. I have received a Grant from the foundation and been certified by Cornell University for Women Entrepreneurship. Courses of AI mastery and social media and SEO optimization courses with Shopify. Grant recipient for Glendale City exhibition through She Loves Collective.
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
My skills, experience, and interests are deeply rooted in the arts, particularly in promoting and empowering women in the arts. Over the years, I have honed my skills and gained experience through a range of endeavors, including curating art exhibitions in Manhattan, being published in various art publications, and working with non-profit organizations that support women in the arts. As one of the founding members of She Loves Collective, I am proud of the work we have done to showcase the incredible talent of women artists and performers. Our installations and performances have been recognized by media outlets such as Fox LA News, LA Times, and LA Weekly, which has given us a platform to further promote the voices of women in the arts. With my expertise and passion for the arts, I am eager to bring my unique perspective and knowledge to the arts commission in Burbank, where I hope to contribute to the development of a more inclusive and thriving arts community.
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
I have been actively involved in the Burbank Unified School District's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) through my kids choir and musical theatre.
Mrs Anet Abnous
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Founding board member of She loves Collective Board member of AIWA Active LA Member of Museum
Store Association Participant of Jackalope Arts Fair
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.
Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes
No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Mrs Anet Abnous
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I am a Los Angeles-based artist, with a creative vision centered around the celebration of feminine beauty and empowerment. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Fashion Design and years of experience in art exhibitions and curation, I am deeply committed to the Burbank community. I have a deep appreciation and understanding of the arts, a strong passion for promoting artistic and cultural initiatives, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive arts community.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? As an artist and passionate member of the community, my main goal in serving on an arts-focused Commission, would be to help cultivate a thriving arts community. I believe that the arts play a crucial role in our society, and by working together, we can create an environment where artists can flourish and inspire others. My goal would be to support initiatives that foster a diverse and inclusive arts community, promoting access and opportunities for artists of all backgrounds and skill levels. I also aim to encourage collaboration between different artistic disciplines, such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts, to create unique and impactful cultural experiences. Ultimately, I hope to use my experience and passion for the arts to help build a community where creativity and expression are celebrated.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Mrs Anet Abnous
Anet Abnous
Burbank, CA 91504
Phone: E-Mail:
Professional Summary
• Creative thinker with a knack for organizing networking events and forging connections with influencers, artists, founders, and women's organizations. • Experienced art curator with a wide network of local and out-of-state artists. • Energetic team leader and effective communicator in three languages, adept at fostering productive relationships with team members, customers, and retailers. • Accomplished entrepreneur with a track record of successfully launching three businesses.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a deep understanding of art, fashion, and social media's influence on customer behavior.
• Problem solver and self-motivated professional who thrives on overcoming challenges and delivering results.
Professional Experience
Lusanet Collective LLC- Burbank, CA 07/2022-Present
Fashion Boutique and Art Exhibition space, Downtown Burbank Anet’s Collection LLC- Burbank, CA 08/2015-Present
Founder-CEO-Creative Designer
• Led on-location client relations for art exhibitions, pop-ups, and trend shows. • Developed and implemented a loyalty program and consumer promotions across email, events, social media, sweepstakes and print media to meet goals. • Oversaw creative design, sampling, testing, and production of products.
• Responsible for Creative design, sample, testing and production of products. • Curated numerous group art exhibitions in LA and NYC
• Negotiated with production factories for cost-effective arrangements and managed product placements and sales in retail stores.
• Boosted brand awareness through social media, influencer collaborations, and networking events, resulting in a 70% increase in follower base.
2 • Created blog and social media posts on art curation, exhibitions, styling tips, product education, and fashion trends.
• Managed retail operations including strategic decisions, inventory management, creative development, visual displays, photo shoot and content creation • Presented company product lines to consumers, and vendors to develop leads and negotiate sales.
• Produce and manage online marketing promotions for Facebook and Instagram
Skills
• Windows OS and Mac OS; MS Office(Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook), Canva, Chat GPT and Eventbrite Platform
• Creating and managing Facebook and Instagram Ads on Facebook business platform • Proficient and fluent in English, Armenian and Persian languages. • Point of Sale Systems and Inventory Management; Shopify, PayPal, Square • Mailchimp & Klaviyo platform for creating Templates, campaign and bulk emails as well as SMS texting platform
Education & Awards
• AI Mastery Class for Chat GPT 2023
• Women’s Entrepreneurship Certification 2019
Recipient of Grant from Tory Burch Foundation for Cornell’s University Certificate Program & Bank of America Institute
• Bachelor of Fine Arts 2005
Queens College of the City University Of New York-Flushing, NY • The National Dean’s List 2003
• Phi Theta Kappa Society 2002
• Associate Degree, Associate in Science 2001
Queensborough Community College- Oakland Garden, NY
• Associate Degree, Fashion Design 1995
Alzahra University of Tehran-Tehran/Iran
3 Publications & Media
• CBS-KCAL News- Lusanet Collective March 2023
• LA Times- She Loves Collective March 2020
• Fashion Week on Line Magazine-Milan Feb, 2019
• KTLA News Sep 2015
• Putting thrive Arts into it/Burbank Leader Jan 2009
• Color Coordinated / NY Arts Mar 2008
• Rhode Island Council on the Arts Sep 2007
• Radio Interview WBAI April 2007
Affiliations
• Museum Store Association, 2008-present
• Armenian International Women Association, 2005 - present • Fabulous Female Corner Interactive Network Group, 2015 – present • Create & Cultivate, 2017- present
Submit Date: Jun 19, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
almost 5 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I am a filmmaker, writer/director/producer who moved west to Los Angeles in 2005. I brought my family to Burbank in 2018. I've grown to love Burbank and have been looking for a way to get active in government at the local level. The Cultural Arts Commission seems to align closest to my interests and current expertise. I work in the industry, where art and culture meets business, especially here in Burbank. I also dabble in music and would love to help bring more arts opportunities to our city. I have 3 daughters and would love to create more arts opportunities specifically geared towards kids.
Dan J Riesser
N. Pepper St.
Burbank CA 91505
Home:
Boardwalk Pictures Post Production Supervisor
Post Production, Film &
Television
Dan J Riesser
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Education
B.A. Electronic Media, Film/TV, Film Studies - The George Washington University - Washington DC - 2000-2004 16mm Film Production - The Film Academy of Prague - Czech Republic - 2003 High School Valedictorian
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Independent film, post production expertise, project management/supervision, genre screenings, film festival experience, bluegrass and rock music, kids art opportunities.
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
N/A
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Nothing official, but oldest daughter attends Burbank P&R summer camp and karate lessons at McCambridge.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
Dan J Riesser
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
Independent film, post production expertise, project management/supervision, genre screenings, film festival experience, bluegrass and rock music.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Learn about the process, become active in my community, and bring more arts opportunities for kids (I am a father of 3 young girls).
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Dan J Riesser
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Dan J Riesser
NARRATIVE + DOCUMENTARY FILM
JUNKYARD - NARRATIVE FEATURE (IN PRE-PRO) - DIRECTOR / WRITER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ABOVE THE CLOUDS - NARRATIVE FEATURE / DIR: JON HILL (2022) - PRODUCER THE STAN PROJECT - DOCUMENTARY FEATURE / DIR: RYAN WALSH (2021) - PRODUCER DR. BRINKS & DR. BRINKS - NARRATIVE FEATURE / DIR: JOSH CROCKETT (2018) - PRODUCER MASTER OF DARK SHADOWS - DOCUMENTARY FEATURE / DIR: DAVID GREGORY (2017) - CO-EDITOR STOMPING GROUND - NARRATIVE FEATURE (2016) - DIRECTOR / WRITER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER THIS IS MARTIN BONNER - NARRATIVE FEATURE / DIR: CHAD HARTIGAN (2013) - 2ND UNIT DIRECTOR TELEVISION + WEB + PODCAST
CAKE WALK - SCRIPTED / GAME SHOW HYBRID (IN DEVELOPMENT) - CREATOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DUB WARS - E! / ALEVY / HOWIE MANDEL - COMEDY VARIETY PILOT (2020) - WRITER / CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER THE JOEL MCHALE SHOW - NETFLIX - COMEDY VARIETY SERIES (2018) - SEGMENT DIRECTOR NIGHTCHURCH - NARRATIVE PODCAST PILOT (2016) - WRITER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR THE SOUP - E! / NBC-UNIVERSAL - COMEDY VARIETY SERIES (2005-2015) - SEGMENT DIRECTOR / PRODUCER POST PRODUCER + SUPERVISOR
FLOOR IS LAVA S2 - NETFLIX / A SMITH (2021-2022) - POST SUPERVISOR AMERICAN GANGSTER: TRAP QUEENS S1-3 - BET / A SMITH (2019-2022) - POST SUPERVISOR THE SAMMIE AWARDS 2022 - BLOOMBERG TV / SAWHORSE (2022) - POST SUPERVISOR AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR JUNIOR S1-2 - UNIVERSAL KIDS / A SMITH (2018-2020) - POST SUPERVISOR THE JOEL MCHALE SHOW S1 - NETFLIX (2018) - POST SUPERVISOR NORM MACDONALD HAS A SHOW S1 - NETFLIX (2018) - POST SUPERVISOR BEATRIZ AT DINNER - NARRATIVE FEATURE / DIR: MIGUEL ARTETA (2017) - POST SUPERVISOR FANCY FILM - VARIOUS PROJECTS (2016-2020) - FINISHING / DI PRODUCER DELUXE ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES - VARIOUS PROJECTS (2017) - LOCALIZATION PROJECT MANAGER AWARDS + RECOGNITION
CREATIVE ARTS EMMY NOMINEE - THE SOUP “TRUE DETECTIVE” (2014) FINALIST: SCREENCRAFT HORROR - JUNKYARD (2019)
WINNER: BEST DIRECTOR - SOME THING / OREGON SCREAMS (2022) ”SOUL OF SOUTHERN FILM” SPECIAL JURY PRIZE - STOMPING GROUND / INDIE MEMPHIS (2014) SKILLS + EDUCATION
POST - RESOLVE, AVID, ADOBE CS, SHIFT, FRAME IO, ASPERA, ENDCRAWL, NETFLIX BACKLOT/CH
PRODUCTION - MOVIE MAGIC, STUDIO BINDER, FINAL DRAFT, FADE IN, PITCH DECK DESIGN WEB + OFFICE - MAC & PC, HTML, FTP , XYTECH, MONDAY, AIRTABLE, ASANA, MICROSOFT + GOOGLE SUITE THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - B.A. ELECTRONIC MEDIA (WASHINGTON DC 2000-2004) FILM & TV SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS - 16MM FILM PRODUCTION (CZECH REPUBLIC 2003) DAN RIESSER FILMMAKER + PRODUCER + POST SUPERVISOR
N. PEPPER ST. | BURBANK CA 91505 | |
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Infrastructure Oversight Board
Submit Date: May 18, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Infrastructure Oversight Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
3 months
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I recently moved to Burbank and would like to be more involved with the community. I served on a similar committee for the City of Durham, North Carolina. I enjoyed that service.
Education
Emory University. JD, 2021. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. MSW (Social Work), 2015.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. PhD in Accounting, 2012. University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. BS in Accounting and in Psychology, 2008. High honors.
Jenna R Hunter
W Valley Heart Dr
Burbank CA 91505
Mobile:
United States Department of
Justice Auditor Law & Accounting
Jenna R Hunter
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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
None for Burbank. I served on the Audit Services Oversight Committee for the City of Durham, North Carolina from approximately 2014 through 2018. I also served on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee for the County of Durham, North Carolina around that same time.
List Community activities in which you are involved:
In the past six months here in Los Angeles, I have volunteered for the Aids Project of Los Angeles (APLA), The Midnight Mission, The Los Angeles Mission, and Project Angel Food.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) Jenna R Hunter
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I have extensive knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, and performance/financial reporting.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I would like to contribute my time and skills to the Burbank community while learning more about it.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your experience, knowledge and/or expertise with City infrastructure and affiliated processes and procedures for projects (both major and routine/regular) and maintenance.
I helped with committee oversight of local government infrastructure and capital projects, priorities, and budgets in North Carolina. This included risk management analysis, project selection and scheduling, capital asset tracking and replacement, and infrastructure maintenance, among other things. I see those duties as being very similar to those required for serving on this Board.
Jenna R Hunter
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your expertise and knowledge as it pertains to City infrastructure in any of the following areas (indicate which of the following apply and further explain each item below):
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Urban Planning
Traffic Engineering (including parking)
Structures/Buildings
Construction Management
Budget/Financing
Other related and pertinent experience
(Please type your response in the comment box below)
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Budget / Financing. Other related and pertinent experience: Performance (audit) reporting & Governmental accounting.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Jenna R Hunter
JENNA ROSE HUNTER
W Valley Heart Dr. | Burbank, CA 91505
EDUCATION
Emory University. JD, 2021.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. MSW (Social Work), 2015.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. PhD in Accounting, 2012.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. BS in Accounting and in Psychology, 2008. High honors.
RECENT, SELECT EXPERIENCE
United States Trustee Program, Auditor. Los Angeles, CA. 08/2021 - present. ● Perform exams, audits, reviews, and financial analysis of bankruptcy cases in support of litigation and civil enforcement efforts of the United States Trustee.
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. Adjunct Faculty - Accounting Department, 08/2021 – 05/2022. ● Teach undergraduate and graduate tax accounting courses.
H&R Block, Remote, Seasonal. Senior Tax Research Analyst, 12/2019 – 04/2022. ● Analyze, interpret, and apply federal and state tax laws to individual and entity tax issues.
Duke University, Durham, NC. Nonprofit Management Program Instructor, 06/2016 – 11/2021. ● Teach executive courses in nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and startups.
Triangle Advising for Not-for-Profits, Durham, NC. Accountant & Lead Director, 08/2008 – 06/2021. ● Build and manage a multi-state and international portfolio of client accounts from $30K to $10M in size, spanning industries and business structures.
University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC. Assistant Professor of Accounting, 08/2012 – 07/2017. ● Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting and taxation. Conduct research in government, nonprofit, and tax accounting.
CURRENT COMMUNITY SERVICE
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, pro bono counsel.
The Midnight Mission, volunteer.
Full Radius Dance, board member.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
New York Bar # 5914965, 2022 – present.
IRS Enrolled Agent # 00128752, 2017 – present.
Last Updated: May 2023
Submit Date: May 26, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Park, Recreation and Community Services Board: Submitted Infrastructure Oversight Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
26 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Jean M Schanberger
W Parkside Avenue
Burbank CA 91506
Mobile:
Del Monte Foods, Inc. Senior Corporate Counsel Attorney Jean M Schanberger
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? Having served on the Sustainable Burbank Commission for 4 years, the past 1.5 years as vice-chair, it's been a privilege and amazing opportunity to be able to participate so directly in the governance of our City and work cross-functionally with staff and Council. I've learned a great deal during my term on the SBC and would like to continue my service to the City. I have a lifelong interest for the field now known as sustainability, which affects every aspect of the built environment (IOB) and open space (Parks & Rec).
Through my long career as an attorney for various companies, I've had the opportunity to advise about legal and business aspects on a wide range of topics including electric vehicle charging infrastructure, biofuels, operations and facilities, corporate energy utilization structure and renewables, ESG, organic agriculture, and corporate social responsibility. In 2018 I completed the Burbank Master Recycler (Waste Warrior) program conducted by the Burbank Recycling Center staff, which included initiating a project to investigate potential utilization of horse manure in a compost program. As I continue to learn more about our City and the challenges it faces, I'd like to continue serving on a Board such as IOB or PRCS that helps to inform and affect the City's activities, priorities and decisions.
Education
Sustainability Program Certificate, UCLA Extension Executive Management Certificate, UCLA Anderson School Bachelor of Arts, UC Santa Barbara Juris Doctor, UC Davis King Hall School of Law Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Master Recycler (Waste Warrior) Program, City of Burbank Volunteers of Burbank Animal Shelter Training ("dog" track) McKinsey Academy Business Skills Courses Ongoing Continuing Legal Education Ongoing Sustainability Education, including Green building topics UC Riverside Turf Day 2022 Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Longtime Burbank Rancho homeowner, equestrian, pedestrian, dog owner, nature/outdoors and wildlife lover Seasoned corporate generalist/commercial contracts attorney with wide range of experience supporting company infrastructure and operations Real estate broker (inactive) Food utilization/sustainable farming practices
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
July 2019 - present: Sustainable Burbank Commission (Vice-Chair since early 2022) List Community activities in which you are involved:
Sustainable Burbank Commission Member Burbank Recycle Center Master Recycler/Waste Warrior Alumni Burbank Animal Shelter VBAS Volunteer (currently on inactive status) If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Jean M Schanberger
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.
Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes
No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
Please see answers above.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Support and guide appropriate use of Measure P funds for the purposes and scope the voters approved.
Have a voice in Burbank's infrastructure decisions, priorities and investments, large and small. Contribute a broad range of sustainability perspectives to the IOB's work. For example, apply my SBC work on the GGRP plan update and upcoming Plastics ordinance to projects. Gain a better understanding of how different aspects of the City work. Continue to serve and give back to my City.
Second Choice
Jean M Schanberger
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Park, Recreation & Community Services Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position Please see answers above. Horse owner since the age of 10. Dog owner all of my adult life. Former VBAS volunteer familiar with Animal Shelter. Spend as much time as possible in and high level of familiarity with City's parks, trails, and community facilities.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Contribute to the many services provided to City residents through P&R's far reach and scope in bringing activity, health and joy to people and animals' lives. Have a voice in P&R's decisions, priorities and investments. Contribute a broad range of sustainability perspectives to the P&R work. For example, apply my SBC work on the GGRP plan update and upcoming Plastics ordinance to P&R facilities and projects.
Gain a better understanding of how different aspects of the City work. Continue to serve and give back to my City.
Supplemental Questions
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your experience, knowledge and/or expertise with City infrastructure and affiliated processes and procedures for projects (both major and routine/regular) and maintenance.
Completing 4-year term on Sustainable Burbank Commission has given me opportunity to learn cross- functionally about how the City operates and its varied operations to support its infrastructure. I've also been following City Council, IOB, Parks & Recreation, Library, and Planning Board activities closely for the past several years.
Extensive experience regarding corporate infrastructure and operation including manufacturing facilities, capital expense budgeting, MRO, annual operating plans, contracts negotiation, administration and project management.
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your expertise and knowledge as it pertains to City infrastructure in any of the following areas (indicate which of the following apply and further explain each item below):
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Urban Planning
Traffic Engineering (including parking)
Structures/Buildings
Construction Management
Budget/Financing
Other related and pertinent experience
(Please type your response in the comment box below)
Jean M Schanberger
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Architecture: keen interest. Studied in and after college. In UCLA Extension Sustainability Certificate Program, completed elective course in LEED and Green Design. Former residential real estate broker due to keen interest in residential housing and the way people experience it. Project management:
considerable corporate legal and business experience. Personal and family home renovations budgeting and project management. Structures/Buildings: 6 years as a (former) residential real estate broker. Please also see Architecture and personal home notes. Construction Management: contracts, personal home renovations, indirectly involved in facilities Capex project management through my work.
Budget/Financing: department budgets through my work, outside counsel management, home budget management and financial planning.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Jean M Schanberger
Jean Schanberger * Burbank, CA *
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Professional Experience
Del Monte Foods, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA (2022-present) Senior Corporate Counsel • Primary commercial lawyer supporting all aspects of “seed to shelf” contracts and legal advice for privately held iconic international packaged food products company’s procurement, facilities, ESG, infrastructure, headquarters, sales, marketing, operations, and field services teams and initiatives.
Axiom Law, New York, NY (leading alternative legal services provider of seconded talent to corporate legal departments) (2008-2022) Attorney. Seconded client engagements included:
• Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Redwood City, CA (2018-2021) Commercial Contracts Attorney o First member of Axiom’s Commercial Contracts team supporting contracts in high visibility privately held philanthropic technology organization. Ultimately led Axiom team of 6 attorneys. o Responsible for negotiating and completing contracts supporting CZI’s Science, Education and Community philanthropic missions and grantee support programs. o Lead commercial attorney for Science initiatives. Coordinated with CZI Foundation Counsel and Grants Counsel for client’s tax-exempt compliance relevant to commercial contracts. o Inhouse client team liaison during Director of Commercial Contracts’ 6-month LOA. o Representative matters include philanthropic teaming agreements, corporate infrastructure contracts, consulting/vendor/independent contractor services agreements, software license/SaaS, sponsorships, and events.
• Clif Bar & Company, Emeryville, CA (2018-2021) Commercial Contracts Attorney o Provided legal services to international organic energy food manufacturer and marketer. o Representative matters included manufacturing and co-packing agreements, wholesale and retail product distribution agreements, sponsorship agreements, and service contracts. • PetSmart, Inc., Phoenix, AZ (2013-2019) Commercial Contracts Attorney o Provided broad range of legal services and commercial contracts negotiation to major pet products and services retailer and PetSmart Charities, its non-profit animal welfare subsidiary. o Business operations supported included charitable and grant programs, procurement, store operations, marketing, energy, corporate infrastructure, information services and data security, product merchandising and strategic planning.
• Intel, Portland, OR (2014-2015) Retail Attorney
o Negotiated retail distribution agreements and various commercial contracts for technology start-up marketing consumer digital fitness tracker devices. • Ceres, Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA (2011-2012) Commercial Contracts Attorney o Served in acting Senior Counsel capacity to support pre- and post-IPO energy crop biotechnology start-up. Performed legal services for technology acquisition, business development and operations functions. Supported launch of proprietary genomic analysis SaaS and international sales expansion and marketing programs. o Negotiated a wide variety of technology and operations agreements, inbound and outbound materials licenses, institutional and academic research sponsorships. • AeroVironment, Inc., Monrovia, CA (2008-2011) Commercial Contracts Attorney o P
rovided primary legal project management to all aspects of company’s new business launch and growth of commercial and consumer electric vehicle (EV) chargers and installation. o Supported EV charger business infrastructure, including sales, supply chain management, risk management, consumer protection, regulatory compliance, trademarks, and marketing.
Jean Schanberger
2 Residential Real Estate Broker, Burbank and surrounding areas (2003-2008) Broker-Associate • Ramsey-Shilling Associates, Toluca Lake, CA: Residential sales and leasing broker-associate • Keller Williams, Studio City, CA: Sales Leadership Team, residential sales and leasing broker- associate
Levi Strauss & Co., San Francisco, CA (1996-2003) Assistant/Associate General Counsel • Primary attorney and legal business partner for Levi’s® and Dockers® brand management, U.S. sales organization, brand marketing, launch of U.S. and Canadian e-commerce, branded retail stores, and branded accessory licensing programs. Member of client leadership teams. • Led U.S. antitrust strategic legal work and the company’s international distribution legal group. • Legal coordinator for development of domestic and international retail account policies and practices, distribution policies, retail pricing and advertising programs. • Negotiated significant new retail customer relationships and retail store operator strategic alliance agreements, managed account terminations and related litigation. • Managed and mentored paraprofessionals supporting retail and consumer advertising, marketing alliances, sponsorships, sweepstakes and promotions, consumer protection and privacy matters.
Teledyne, Inc., Los Angeles, CA (1990-1996) Counsel/Senior Counsel • Negotiated commercial contracts, leases, licenses, divestiture and financing project agreements. • Assisted with ongoing securities reporting, antitrust compliance, and regulatory agency responses. • Supervised outside counsel in all aspects of 2,500+ commercial litigation, trademark, employment, products and general liability matters. Implemented alternative dispute resolution process.
Hufstedler, Kaus & Ettinger, Newport Beach, CA (1988-1990) Associate • Sole associate in 5-partner office. Gained extensive hands-on experience representing major corporations and small businesses in all aspects of business litigation and appellate matters.
Education
Sustainability Certificate (Environmental Studies, with distinction) UCLA Extension 2020 Executive Management Certificate UCLA Anderson School of Business 1999 Juris Doctor (Moot Court Honors Board, Jessup Moot Court Team) UC Davis King Hall 1988 Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies UC Santa Barbara 1985
Selected Affiliations & Activities
• California State Bar Member 1988 - present
• Sustainable Burbank Commission Commissioner 2019 – present, Co-Chair 2022 - present • City of Burbank Master Recycler/Waste Warriors Volunteer Program Participant 2018 – present • Volunteers of Burbank Animal Shelter Volunteer 2018-2019 • Burbank Rancho Preservation groups to retain community equestrian spaces 1997 - present • Cleveland Bay Horse Society of North America Member 2008 - present, Board of Directors member 2010 – 2012
• Burbank Association of Realtors Member 2003 - 2007
• California Real Estate Broker’s License 2003 – 2019
Submit Date: May 30, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Police Commission: Submitted
Infrastructure Oversight Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
29 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? Having lived in Burbank since 1994, I know that I will spend the rest of my life in Burbank. I love this city and the community. That said, there are many ways that life in Burbank can be made better for all residents. As I am retired, I have the time, the energy and desire to work with residents and our local government to improve Burbank and bring a sense of hope and accomplishment for everyone.
Education
Masters of Arts in English - graduated with Distinction Bachelors of Arts in English - graduated Phi Beta Kappa
Linda Bessin
N. Clybourn Ave
Burbank CA 91505
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Linda Bessin
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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
I have taken seminars over the years in communications, organization, time management and other management skills. I have also served as Board member/President of Haven Hills, a domestic violence shelter. Through my position as Board Chair of Valley Community Healthcare, a non-profit healthcare clinic, I have guided both organization management and staff through numerous challenges.
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I have experience on three non-profit boards: a community healthcare center, a domestic violence shelter, and Elevate Burbank, a newly formed non-profit to promote appreciation of diversity in Burbank. Elevate Burbank has a Board of 10 community members and our Board is multi-racial, multi-gender and multi- generational. Also, in the 1990's and 2000's I served on the Board and as VP of two local synagogues.
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
Prior experience - served on Board of Library Trustees from 2016 - 2020 and served as Secretary, Vice President and President. I resigned from this Board in order to fulfill the needed requirements to obtain my Master's Degree as my class schedule conflicted with the Board meeting schedule.
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Member, Burbank Human Relations Council; Member, Friends of the Burbank Public Library; President, Elevate Burbank. Member, Burbank Non-Profit Coalition.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
Linda Bessin
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
My experience in the management of a large organization working with all different types of personalities, and my written and verbal communication expertise will all be vital to improving the function and capabilities of the IOB and its outreach to the entire community. In addition, having been active in Burbank as a community organizer, I have a unique level of expertise for knowing how to connect with residents and then encourage and secure their involvement in discussions about the needs and issues in our city.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To continue the good work the IOB has done since its inception and bring new awareness to the community of how the IOB contributes to the quality of life in Burbank.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
None
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Linda Bessin
Supplemental Questions
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your experience, knowledge and/or expertise with City infrastructure and affiliated processes and procedures for projects (both major and routine/regular) and maintenance.
Having been a resident for 29 years, I understand the importance, successes and challenges of a functioning infrastructure in our city.
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your expertise and knowledge as it pertains to City infrastructure in any of the following areas (indicate which of the following apply and further explain each item below):
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Urban Planning
Traffic Engineering (including parking)
Structures/Buildings
Construction Management
Budget/Financing
Other related and pertinent experience
(Please type your response in the comment box below)
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
As a former Branch manager, I understand and have hands on experience in project management, budget, infrastructure, communications and planning. I also have worked with personnel, staff and others at all levels of management. Having served on numerous Boards, as well as Chair of a Board for several organizations, I understand how to work successfully as a member of a Board so that objectives and goals are achieved.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Linda Bessin
Linda S. Bessin
Address
North Clybourn Avenue
Burbank, CA 91505
Retired in July 2014
Masters of Arts, English, California State University Northridge (With Distinction) Bachelors of Arts, English, Scripps College, Claremont, CA (Phi Beta Kappa) Public Service
President and Founder
Elevate Burbank (nonprofit) founded 2021
Elevate Burbank's mission is to promote the understanding of and appreciation for cultural diversity in Burbank through engagement, events and partnerships with the Burbank community. Our premier event is the Elevate Burbank Multicultural Arts Festival.
https://elevateburbank.org/
Chair, Board of Directors (June 2021 – present)
Valley Community Healthcare (nonprofit community clinic), North Hollywood, CA Vice Chair - June 2017 – June 2021
Chair, Board Quality Committee, 2018 – 2021
For over 50 years Valley Community Healthcare’s mission has been to provide culturally sensitive, high-quality primary and integrated health services to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay.
https://valleycommunityhealthcare.org/
Past President; Board Member; Member, Governance Committee Haven Hills (domestic violence shelter) Canoga Park, CA Member – October 2017 – present
(Vice President 2018 - 2020; President 6/20 – 6/22)
Since 1977 Haven Hills has lifted up survivors of domestic violence to transform their lives through shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy. https://havenhills.org/
Trustee, Burbank CA Board of Library Trustees (term as Chair 8/18 – 8/19) Member 2016-2020
Contact
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e-mail :
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Work Experience
IPC Healthcare March 2013 to July 2014
Risk Management Medical Claims Analyst
Analyzed claims and lawsuits for multi-state hospitalist medical group of 2000 practitioners at 400 hospitals and nursing homes.
Provided recommendations to senior management regarding case disposition; worked closely with insurance carrier and defense attorneys on case management. Collaborated with company Risk Management team on claim prevention; acted as conduit and facilitator for medical staff regarding patient complaints. Composed status reports on all active claims and lawsuits for Senior Management.
Law Offices of Bruce Fagel June 2011 to March 2013
Case Manager
Evaluated incoming phone calls and emails for plaintiff law firm to identify potential catastrophic injury cases including acquiring case facts, identifying malpractice issues, and presenting case evaluation to law firm partners. Tripled the number of new cases in the firm caseload in the first six months of employment. Managed cases including ordering and assessing medical records, addressing case issues and determining needed additional information. Worked directly with clients to answer questions and address concerns.
Designed and created reports, memos and spreadsheets that provide scrutiny of case information such as locations and injuries as well as updated case status, and assist in timely case management pertaining to such factors as the statute of limitations.
BETA Healthcare Group January 2002 to August 2010
Branch Manager, Glendale Office
Opened and managed growth of branch office in newly targeted region for self- insurance pool. Produced office expansion from one employee (myself) to over ten employees while managing costs within budget.
Worked directly with clients’ CEOs, Vice Presidents and other staff pertaining to claims investigation, analysis, evaluation and resolution. Built strong relationships with clients ranging from small medical groups to large university institutions. Managed claims of all levels of severity involving medical malpractice, wrongful employment practice, property damage and personal injury. Communicated with brokers regarding client accounts and claims developments. Chose assignment of cases to defense attorneys and worked directly with counsel to manage claims.
Successfully negotiated resolutions of high severity cases valued in millions.
Negotiated with vendors to achieve lower costs of services. Collaborated directly with company Senior Management and Board of Directors on crisis management involving personnel, claims and client developments to resolution. Facilitated staff development so that employees achieved personal and professional growth.
Developed presentations on industry related topics to keep clients up to date. Created and implemented educational projects such as organizing and leading a Claims Department retreat, conducting department professional development seminars, and informing staff of California legal developments and their significance.
NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company
Claims Supervisor, Pasadena Office
January 1990 – January 2002
Hired as entry level claims investigator and promoted into management after four years at medical malpractice insurance company.
Managed claims discovery and resolution process for large caseload of approximately 800 claims encompassing all of Southern California. Reported to Board of Directors on claims of significance. Worked closely with defense attorneys to coordinate discovery, depositions, case analysis and case resolution.
Supervised staff ranging from four to seven claims investigators. Performed training of all new hires (trained twelve staff in eight years).
Submit Date: May 30, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Infrastructure Oversight Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
17 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? As an experts in designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure systems, I possess the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute valuable insights to the commission's decision-making processes. By being involved in infrastructure planning and development, I can help address critical challenges such as aging infrastructure, sustainability, resilience, and transportation needs, ultimately playing a key role in enhancing the safety, functionality, and overall quality of public infrastructure for the benefit of public.
Education
BS. Civil Engineering, M.S. Civil Engineering
Armen Avazian
East Orange Grove Avenue
Burbank CA 91501
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City of Glendale Principal Civil Engineer Civil Engineer Armen Avazian
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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
California Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, License Number C78448 Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
22 Years Experinace in Civil Engineering and Canstruction Management Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
Infrastructure Oversight Board, July 2019-June2023
List Community activities in which you are involved:
Volunteering at various community organizations, school PTA functions and charity organizations.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) N/A
Armen Avazian
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I have a substantial professional background in the design, construction, and management of infrastructure projects. Successfully completed a wide range capital improvement projects including but not limited to street, sewer, storm drain, slurry seal, ADA improvements, safe routes to school projects, bridges, traffic calming, bicycle, and pedestrian safety improvement, parks, facilities, and other public infrastructure projects.
This experience have provided me with a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges associated with infrastructure development and maintenance.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? With many existing infrastructures reaching the end of their design life, there is a pressing need to assess their condition, determine maintenance or repair requirements, and develop strategies for their renewal or replacement. My knowledge to evaluate the integrity, functionality, and safety of the infrastructures can contribute valuable insights on prioritizing investments, implementing cost-effective rehabilitation measures, and ensuring the long-term viability of critical systems such as bridges, roads, wastewater, stormwater infrastructures, and various city facilities. By actively participating in infrastructure planning and decision-making processes.
As a professional civil engineer I can help mitigate the risks posed by aging infrastructure, promote sustainable solutions, and enhance the overall esilience of our built environment.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position I have a substantial professional background in the design, construction, and management of infrastructure projects. Successfully completed a wide range capital improvement projects, including but not limited to street, sewer, storm drain, slurry seal, ADA improvements, safe routes to school projects, bridges, traffic calming, bicycle, and pedestrian safety improvement, parks, facilities, and other public infrastructure projects. This experience have provided me with a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges associated with infrastructure development and maintenance.
Armen Avazian
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? With many existing infrastructures reaching the end of their design life, there is a pressing need to assess their condition, determine maintenance or repair requirements, and develop strategies for their renewal or replacement. My knowledge to evaluate the integrity, functionality, and safety of the infrastructures can contribute valuable insights on prioritizing investments, implementing cost-effective rehabilitation measures, and ensuring the long-term viability of critical systems such as bridges, roads, wastewater, stormwater infrastructures, and various city facilities. By actively participating in infrastructure planning and decision-making processes,
As a professional civil engineer I can help mitigate the risks posed by aging infrastructure, promote sustainable solutions, and enhance the overall resilience of our built environment.
Supplemental Questions
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your experience, knowledge and/or expertise with City infrastructure and affiliated processes and procedures for projects (both major and routine/regular) and maintenance.
I have 22 years of background in Civil Engineering and Construction Management including seven years in the private construction industry and over 15 years of increasing responsibilities in the City of Glendale, Public Works Department, Engineering Division, which includes eight years of supervisory experience.
Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to our community, and I am committed to bringing this customer-centric approach to the commission. With my qualifications, experience, and dedication, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to the commission's mission of enhancing and improving our infrastructure for the benefit of our community.
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your expertise and knowledge as it pertains to City infrastructure in any of the following areas (indicate which of the following apply and further explain each item below):
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Urban Planning
Traffic Engineering (including parking)
Structures/Buildings
Construction Management
Budget/Financing
Other related and pertinent experience
(Please type your response in the comment box below)
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
22 Years Experiance in Civl Engieerring, Project Management, Capital Improvement Project Planning, Engineering, and Construction. B.S. and M.S. Civil Engineering Licensed California Licensed Professional Civil Engineer License Number C78448
Acknowledgement
Armen Avazian
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Armen Avazian
Armen Avazian, P.E.
Principal Civil Engineer, Public Works/Infrastructure Projects pg. 1
PERSONAL SUMMARY
bright, talented, and ambitious civil engineer with qualifications along with experience of working to the highest standards ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality and within budget and schedule by effectively organizing, managing, and utilizing all resources. Leads team of engineers and project managers where the highest standards are routinely anticipated. Delivers high-value projects in large organizations, along with various departments, and divisions within the organization, as well as private sector, multiple stakeholders, and public agencies. Willing to serve the City of Burbank and its residents as Infrastructure Oversight Board member.
CAREER STATEMENT
part from contributing to the processes and strategies that enhance my team’s performance; I feel that my greatest strengths are first the pride I have in the excellence of completed projects within time and budget. Secondly, my clear understanding of our diverse community and its Quality of Life; Thirdly, being able to coordinate and lead all project team resources whilst at the same time building strong working relationship with my peers, community, and all of the team members within and outside the organization.
CAREER HISTORY- PUBLIC WORKS
City of Glendale, California:
Principal Civil Engineer February 2023-PResent
Senior Civil Engineer May 2019-February 2023
Civil Engineer II September 2016- May 2019
Civil Engineer I June 2015 - September 2016
Civil Engineering Associate September 2011 – June 2015
Civil Engineering Assistant August 2008 - September 2011 anages Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) team under the supervision of the Deputy Director/City Engineer. Prepares long and short-term CIP plans and budgets. Oversees the City’s Pavement Management Programs. Leads Project Management and Engineering groups in the infrastructure projects, such as street improvements, sewer, storm drain, traffic signal, bicycle, and pedestrian safety improvements. Confers with project stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and public. Leads and oversees CIP section with annual budget over $20 Million, and $150 Million worth of projects planned for the next five years. Applying for and overseeing projects funded by various Federal, State, and Local grants such as ATP, FTIP, Safe Routes to School, Measure R, Measure M, Proposition C, Measure W, CalRecycle, and Clean California grants.
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inisters engineering and construction projects in various stages of design and construction by City staff and/or consultants, including preparation and supervision of the development of the plans, specifications, and estimate for street, sewer, storm drain, slurry seal, ADA improvements, safe routes to school projects, bridges, traffic calming, bicycle, and pedestrian safety improvement projects.
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Armen Avazian, P.E.
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CAREER HISTORY- PRIVATE
Estimator
Erastone, Inc. Los Angeles, CA April 2007 – July 2008
Project Manager Assistant
IBA Group Inc., International September 2005 – September 2006 Civil Dez Inc., International September 2003 – September 2005 Grillage Beton Inc., International September 2001 – September 2003 Provided engineering support to the project managers for a wide range of construction projects such as residential, commercial, multi-purpose, high-rise buildings, roadways, bridges, urban infrastructures, industrial sub-assemblies, oil, gas, petrochemical, water resources, and environmental projects.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
California State University, Los Angeles 2008-2011
M.S. Civil Engineering
Azad University, Tehran, Iran 1999-2003
BS Civil Engineering
Board and Commission Experience
City of Burbank
Infrastructure Oversight Board July 2019-June2023
CERTIFICATIONS
California Licensed Professional Civil Engineer
License Number C78448
California Licensed QSD and QSP
License Number 22914
Completed California Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Academy May 2015
REFERENCES
Mr. Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., Assistant City Manager
City of Glendale
Mr. Yazdan T. Emrani, P.E., Director of Public Works
City of Glendale
CONTACT INFO
E. Orange Grove Av.
Burbank, CA 91501
Submit Date: May 30, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Infrastructure Oversight Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
6.5 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I would like to be of service to community and the City. I work with cities around the region, and I know it' important to give back to the community I call home.
Education
B.A. from UC San Diego.
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
USC Certificate in Social Innovation
John Bwarie
N BEACHWOOD DR
BURBANK CA 91506
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Stratiscope CEO Business Owner
John Bwarie
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Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I teach at Mount Saint Mary's University in the Social Work Department. I also facilitate and lead meetings for public agencies, understand how public agency meetings work, and had spend more than a decade working as staff for elected officials in the City of Los Angeles.
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
I currently serve on the LA County Commission on Local Governmental Services. I had previously served on the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners for the City of L.A. (before moving to Burbank).
List Community activities in which you are involved:
I'm a leader in my block club/neighborhood association, and I have worked with and support the Burbank Y.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.)John Bwarie
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Infrastructure Oversight Committee
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I work on infrastructure planning for large cities as an advisor on CIP. I also work to support structural engineers and others around the resilience of buildings and infrastructure.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To support staff in serving the community by creating the best investment into our infrastructure, while building in resilience into those items.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
John Bwarie
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your experience, knowledge and/or expertise with City infrastructure and affiliated processes and procedures for projects (both major and routine/regular) and maintenance.
My work with infrastructure relates to the resilience of such items, from the collaboration and advisement of those preparing for seismic resilience. While not an engineer or building official, I've spent the last 13 years working in the space, in meetings and on project teams working to address critical infrastructure needs. I've worked on programming maintenance of public right-of-way repair while working for the Mayor and City Council of Los Angeles, and i've worked at understanding the capital planning for cities as it relates to the public ROW. I've also worked on the public engagement side of capital projects like municipal buildings.
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your expertise and knowledge as it pertains to City infrastructure in any of the following areas (indicate which of the following apply and further explain each item below):
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Urban Planning
Traffic Engineering (including parking)
Structures/Buildings
Construction Management
Budget/Financing
Other related and pertinent experience
(Please type your response in the comment box below)
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Project Management - I have been on project teams and know how to identify key issues that might cause delays or cost overruns. Urban Planning - I've worked a place making, housing placement related to jobs/housing balance, infrastructure needs. Traffic Engineering (including parking) - I've worked with traffic engineers for decades working to address site specific traffic issues, as well as neighborhood traffic mitigation. Structures/Buildings - I understand the fundamentals of buildings strength, inspection and occupancy, as it relates to economic development timelines and resilience.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
John Bwarie
John Bwarie
Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
Areas of Expertise
Leading boards, facilitating strategic visioning, developing strategic plans, implementing tactical plans, developing workflows, producing financial reports, setting and managing budgets, raising sponsorship funds, recruiting and managing consultants, directing staff, assessing staff performance, convening diverse stakeholders, producing events, directing economic development activities, engaging and training technical experts, and managing media relationships, building coalitions, and activating communities.
Professional Experience
Founder and CEO
Stratiscope, Los Angeles, California 2013-Present
● Serve as the executive director, CEO, or chief advisor for nonprofit and government agencies and organizations, with a range of responsibilities for overall management, strategic planning, community engagement and public affairs issues.
● Advising agencies, organizations, and individuals, including Dr. Lucy Jones, LA Metro, Southern California Edison, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and other civic, elected, and community leaders. ● Convening leadership advisory panels with local and national experts to accelerate client priorities and gain requisite insights for achieving goals. ● Initiate and develop lasting partnerships with community and business leaders on behalf of clients, including Wells Fargo, Westfield, Target, elected officials, nonprofit executives, etc. ● Represent clients at government meetings, trade associations, events, and professional meetings. ● Convene technical and scientific experts for applied research and support. ● Codified best research practices in a proprietary process, Grountruthing™ ● Manage financial responsibilities including professional accounting relationships, budgets, and forecasts for organizations, associations, partnerships, ● Create and conduct community engagement training
● Facilitate training, conferences, and workshops for corporations, non-profits, and government agencies
● Develop and advance community and economic development practices, including proprietary processes for Community Branding and Community Intelligence Officer (ComIO) ● Develop Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs nationwide for companies like Lucky’s Market and American AgCredit
● Conceived of and executed CA Clean Air Day since in 2018, with more than 1.5 million participants in 2021
● Coach and train leaders through Community Brand Accelerator, Community Crisis Response Forum, Community Intelligence Officer (ComIO) Certification, Media Training, and Science Activation Training
1 ● Create and host podcasts includingCommunity IntelligenceandGetting Through It(with Dr.Lucy Jones)● Speaker and presenter on Community Activation and related topics at national conferences● Manage company operations, including overseeing staff and contractors● Media relations and media spokesperson for clients and partners CEOAlhambra Chamber of Commerce, Alhambra, CA 2021-presentLead one of the top 20 Chambers of Commerce in LA County, with consistent growth and expansion;manage financial reporting, budgeting, operations, board relations, and staff; lead advocacy effortslocally and in Sacramento.
Executive Director and Strategic AdvisorStructural Engineers Association of Southern California, Los Angeles, CAExecutive Director 2021-presentLead and support one of the leading regional professional associations for Structural Engineers in thenation, with more than 1000 members from nine counties, offering monthly technical programing,annual events, and policy development and engagement efforts.Strategic Advisor 2014-2021Created strategies for external partnerships with state and local officials, the media, and otherorganizations to build alliances to advance priorities.
Executive Director 2014-presentSan Fernando Valley Council of Governments(a jointpowers authority),Los Angeles, CALead this 13-member board from the cities of Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Santa Clarita, and SanFernando – and the County of Los Angeles – to coordinate on regional issues, specifically related totransportation.
Executive DirectorPorter Ranch Community Advisory Committee, Los Angeles, CA 2015-2016Served as the independent executive director coordinating weekly, live-streamed meetings withcommunity members, government officials, and SoCalGas as means of information exchange duringthe largest gas leak in US history (Aliso Canyon).
Strategy and Communications OfficerU.S. Geological Survey, Natural Hazards Mission, Pasadena, CA 2010 – 2013● Developed and coordinated strategic plans to create and disseminate hazard science to increasecommunity resiliency through direct partnerships, media relations, special events, workshops, andconferences.● Developed and directed strategic partnerships with institutions such as universities, cities,non-profits, community groups, associations, and businesses at the local, state, and national level● Planned local, statewide and national workshops, conferences, and meetings to develop and use 2 hazard science and build consensus on complicated issues● Represented the Federal government on panels, in webinars, and at meetings Deputy District DirectorCity of Los Angeles, Office of Councilman Greig Smith, Los Angeles, CA 2005 – 2010 ● Represented Councilman Smith in L.A.’s 12th Districtand greater Valley & Los Angelescommunity● Acted as a direct liaison to community groups such as neighborhood councils, chambers ofcommerce, residents groups, schools, universities, and other interest groups● Oversaw and directed Economic Development & Business Assistance activities for the City in thedistrict for the entire spectrum of business from small family businesses to public companies like3M & Nestle● Developed partnerships with other public agencies and elected officials to bring the best serviceto the community● Assisted non-profits in fundraising, strategic planning, partnerships, streamlined operations &mission fulfillment● Connected businesses with school programs and facilitated the creation of collaborative todevelop relevant coursework & experiences to support business in the Valley● Facilitated community events, public private partnerships, and managed projects throughout thedistrict● Developed and implemented the community-wide Northridge100 centennial programmingfocusing on destinations and history to engage a larger cross-section of the community● Worked as City representative on the “Great Southern California ShakeOut” executive committeeto create lead the largest community event in L.A. history with over 5.5 million participantsacross Southern California● Coordinated the City’s 3-day International Earthquake Conference with over 500 internationalattendees Area Director for the San Fernando ValleyCity of Los Angeles, Office of Mayor James K. Hahn, Los Angeles, CA 2003 – 2005 Field DeputyCity of Los Angeles, Office of Councilman Tom LaBonge, Los Angeles, CA 2002 – 2003 Admissions & Outreach DirectorThe Preuss School UCSD, La Jolla, CA 1997 – 2001 Recent Invited Talks● University of Southern California’s Visions & Voices: California Dystopia: UnderstandingClimate Change and Social Collapse through Science Fiction (2022)● International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Annual Conference (2021) 3 ● Hollywood Chamber of Commerce:Re-opening and the Importance of Personal Contact(2020)● Center for Nonprofit Management: 501(c)onference - Facing Crisis: Together Building anInclusive Path Forward (2020)● National Council of Structural Engineers Associations: Expanding Your Reach (2020)● AGU Ocean Sciences Meeting: Science Activation Training (3-part series) (2020)● Directors Leadership Conference: Harnessing the Power of Community (2019)● United Nations Headquarters: Connecting Businesses to the UN Sustainable Development Goals(2019)● National Science Activation Symposium: How to Really Get Things Done in Government (2019)● Association of Fundraising Professionals, Los Angeles: Building Ambassadors (2019)● National Council of Structural Engineers Associations Annual Summit: Working with the Media(2019)● Ideal Conference: Corporate Community Engagement (2019)● Leadership Burbank: Graduation Speaker (2019) Select Recent Media● Scripps Media – Segment – “World-renowned Earthquake Expert Launches Podcast to BringCalm to Chaos” (June 2021)● ABC7 Los Angeles – Segment – “Returning to Work as We Reopen” (June 12, 2020)● ABC7 Los Angeles – Segment – “Tips on Working from Home During the Pandemic” (March 30,2020)● Huffington Post– Article – “If You Suddenly Work Remotely, Communications Matters morethan Anything Else” (March 12, 2020)● ABC7 Los Angeles – Segment – “Community Resilience after the Ridgecrest Earthquake” (July5, 2019) Recent Volunteer ExperienceFounder.City Impact Lab, Los Angeles, CA 2014– Present● Host and coordinate monthly City Impact Lab Breakfast● Created and launched the LA Civics Initiative with USC Bedrosian Center on Governance● Convene regular roundtables on civic issues with the public and private sector● Host the annual Impact-Makers to Watch event at LA City Hall, recognizing more than 125leaders since 2016 Teaching ExperienceMount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, CACommunity Engagement, Department of Social Work 2019 – PresentCaltech, Pasadena, CAScience Activation Workshop (two, week-long intensives) 2019 Select Board Memberships● Local Government Services Commission, LA County (2021-Present) 4 ● Loyola High School Alumni Board (2018-Present)● Childcare Resource Center, Boardmember (2014-2017)● El Pueblo Historical Monument Authority, Mayoral-appointed Commissioner (2014-2016)● American Geophysical Union’s Thriving Earth Exchange Advisory Board, Member (2013-2015)● Valley Economic Alliance, Boardmember (2008-2010)● SFV Economic Research Center at CSUN, Advisory Boardmember (2007-2010) Education & Training● USC Price School SoCal Symposium for Social Innovation: Certificate Los Angeles, CA● Valley Leadership Institute: Certificate San Fernando Valley, CA● University of California, San Diego: B.A., Individual Studies La Jolla, CA Select Awards & Publications● 2021 Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Nominee(LA BusinessJournal)● 2013 USGS “Benchmark” Service Award● 2009 United Chambers of Commerce of the SFVElectedOfficial Representative of the Year● 2009 USGS Excellence in Communication Shoemaker Award● 2006SFV Business Journal’s“40 under 40” Award● 2005 Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce “Elected Official Rep of the Year” 5 Submit Date: Jul 10, 2023
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Sustainable Burbank Commission: Submitted
Infrastructure Oversight Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
6 years and 11 months
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
Colin W Hoffmeister
S. Lamer St.
Burbank CA 91506
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eXp Realty of California, Inc.,
Self-employed Realtor, Airbnb Host, Landlord Realtor and Landlord Colin W Hoffmeister
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I grew up in a small town in Massachusetts where I was exposed to a tight-knit neighborhood and community. At an early age, I learned the value of high-quality community services and facilities. We purchased a home in Burbank in 2016. Our top reasons for buying in Burbank were location and City services. We liked that Burbank has its own water and power, police, and fire departments, as well as schools. My interests primarily encompass activities that take advantage of good community planning.
These interests include: biking on the streets, bike paths, and bike lanes; walking our dog on the sidewalks and in community parks and admiring the treescape; swimming at the Verdugo pool; exercising and relaxing in our parks; hiking the amazing trails in the Verdugo mountains; and studying or reading in the Buena Vista Branch Library. We also feel fortunate to be able to utilize programs offered to Burbank residents such as: shade tree program, appliance rebates, Home Improvement Program, City Wi-Fi, public transportation, etc. In addition, we adopted our first senior dog “Walter” from the Burbank Animal Shelter. My experiences as homeowner, Realtor, Airbnb Host (in MA), and landlord (in MA) give me unique insights into what is important and useful to residents and visitors. I interact daily with clients and Airbnb guests on a wide variety of topics in different communities. For example, I regularly address topics such as building maintenance, landscaping maintenance, Wi-Fi, parking, etc. I am a licensed contractor in MA. I owned a construction business in MA for over a decade before moving to California. Through that work, I managed and implemented residential and commercial construction projects through all steps.
This included managing subcontractors and developing and overseeing budgets. One example is a restaurant remodel I managed. The scope of work included bringing the doors and bathrooms up to ADA compliance. This also included a solution to build a handicap-accessible ramp connecting the preexisting 1800s building and the city sidewalk. I ensured compliance with the zoning and state codes for the ANSUL fire suppression system and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades. For residential renovation projects I worked on, I was an early adopter of mini-split/heat pumps (HVAC) systems. With my home in Burbank and rental property in MA, I am hands-on with respect to maintenance issues. I have a knack for evaluating maintenance issues and developing practical and cost-effective solutions. I enjoy learning and keeping abreast of new energy-efficient technologies and solutions.
Because of these experiences, I could provide valuable input to the City of Burbank on topics such as facilities operations and maintenance, construction of capital improvement projects, budgeting, etc. I love living in the City of Burbank. I would like to utilize my unique background to assist the City Council in assessing opportunities, setting priorities, budgeting for projects, and executing City infrastructure and sustainability initiatives for the betterment of the City and community.
Education
BA Government - Norwich University – Military College of Vermont Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Real Estate License – California since 2013 – DRE01921784. Real estate continuing education coursework including ethics and diversity training. Construction Supervisor License (CSL) – Massachusetts since 2001. CS-078842.
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Community Involvement
Colin W Hoffmeister
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
None
List Community activities in which you are involved:
One way I like to give back to the community is by helping kids through my platelet donations to a local children’s hospital. Over the past few years, I have donated approximately 70 times.
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.
N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:
Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.
Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes
No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) Currently, I do not have any real estate clients purchasing or selling homes within the City of Burbank. It is possible in the future that I may have buyers or sellers of real estate in the City of Burbank.
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Colin W Hoffmeister
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
Through my work as a construction contractor in Massachusetts, I gained extensive experience working with various city departments and a solid understanding of zoning, planning, and the challenges for both cities and their residents. I am a licensed contractor in MA. I owned a construction business in MA for over a decade before moving to California. Through that work, I managed and implemented residential and commercial construction projects through all steps. This included managing subcontractors and developing and overseeing budgets. With my home in Burbank and rental property in MA, I am hands-on with respect to maintenance issues. I have a knack for evaluating maintenance issues and developing practical and cost-effective solutions to maintenance issues. Because of this experience, I could provide valuable input on topics such as facilities operations and maintenance, construction of capital improvement projects, budgeting, etc.
As a Realtor, I take an active interest in not only the community in which I live (Burbank) but in communities in which I help clients buy or sell. Understanding the various cities’ services and the programs they offer their residents is a valuable resource I offer my clients. For example, when clients inquire, I have steered them to the specific city departments (e.g., building and safety, planning, community development, water and power) to learn more about the property and about community services/rebates. When discussing home ownership, I explain to clients such items as:
function and location of sewer clean-outs, location of whole house water shut-off valve, options for earthquake retrofit, use of their irrigation systems and the need to keep up to date with the watering regulations, and importance of basic maintenance of the HVAC system (e.g., changing the filters) to improve energy efficiency and longevity.
As a Realtor, I try to stay informed about various methods and regulatory requirements (e.g., Burbank’s exposed wood shake/shingle roof ordinance) for residential construction and maintenance. For example, I regularly discuss with clients and contractors about the options for roof replacements and learn about current methods that contractors use. I could use such knowledge in making recommendations for City projects, such as roof replacements.
I also learned about
municipal processes from my partner, who works as a public works analyst for a nearby city. I am knowledgeable about the challenges she and her city face preparing and managing budgets, developing requests for proposals, managing contractors, planning future projects, and implementing City Council directives, while still providing seamless services to the residents, businesses, and visitors. These city services that her team address encompass areas such as parking, recycling/trash, elevators, public restrooms, transit, electric vehicle charging stations, parks maintenance, and overall facilities and buildings maintenance. I would like to use this knowledge I gained of municipal processes and challenges to help the City of Burbank in their infrastructure development and maintenance efforts.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? A board member serves a vital role as ambassador between residents and the City Council. I am excited to use my background in construction and maintenance and my knowledge of city processes if I were selected as a member of the Infrastructure Oversight Board. I would like to utilize my unique background and experience to assist the Council in assessing opportunities, setting priorities, budgeting for projects, and executing citywide infrastructure initiatives for the betterment of the City and community. Serving on this City of Burbank Board would also be a great learning opportunity for me.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Colin W Hoffmeister
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position I have taken an active role in learning how to tread lightly on our environment. It has been a priority of mine for 30+ years. For example, I converted a diesel engine car to run on used vegetable oil. I used recycled saw dust (pellets) to provide heat for a home. I love to upcycle or repurpose items. I restored 1940s metal cabinets for use in our kitchen. I use restored appliances, reuse lumber, repurpose furniture, and teach others how to utilize these resources. My partner and I have taken advantage of the City of Burbank’s and other agencies’ sustainability services and rebate programs for actions such as planting shade trees, assessing the efficiency of our home, installing a pool cover, and replacing our hot water tank with a tankless water heater.
My background in construction and maintenance would also be valuable for this position on the Sustainable Burbank Commission. I was a licensed contractor in MA for over a decade, where I managed residential and commercial renovations, including managing subcontractors doing HVAC upgrades. I was an early adopter of mini-splits and heat pump technology for heating and cooling homes. In my house in Burbank, I researched and evaluated options for replacing our hot water tank. We selected a tankless water heater, which qualified for a rebate due to the water and energy savings. For future City of Burbank water or energy efficiency proposed projects or programs, I could provide input on options, with an eye towards balancing practicality, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefit.
As a Realtor, I take an active interest in not only the community in which I live (Burbank) but in communities in which I help clients buy or sell. Understanding the various cities’ services and the programs they offer their residents is a valuable resource I offer my clients. I like to educate my clients about various city programs such as: pool pump (energy efficient variable speed) rebates, appliance rebates, energy assessments of homes, free shade trees, and drought landscaping rebates.
Serving on the Sustainable Burbank Commission would also be a great learning opportunity for me. For example, I am interested in learning more about whether the word is getting out about the pool cover requirement and rebate in Burbank, how Burbank’s shade tree program or Home Improvement Program compares with other cities, etc. If those programs are not meeting the goals, then I would be excited to offer suggestions for improvements.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? This is an exciting and challenging time for sustainability in the world, in California, and at the city level.
There are current notable laws and regulations like organics recycling, requirements for electric vehicle sales, and renewable energy targets. Cities are charged with reducing their carbon footprint. For example, the City of Burbank has set emissions reductions targets and identified implementation measures through its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. I try to live a sustainable lifestyle and I have experience with projects to reduce my environmental footprint. I understand the challenges of offering programs that will be implemented. Programs need to be effective in the long term and embraced by the targeted participants.
This is easier said than done. Actions like recycling can be helpful, but society needs to get on board with the many facets of sustainability. I would be able to provide valuable input and help the City of Burbank explore options to implement sustainability programs that the community can embrace. Citywide sustainability programs designed to reduce the City's carbon footprint can only be successful with practical application, proper implementation, and effective outreach. My background can help in each of these areas.
Supplemental Questions
Colin W Hoffmeister
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your experience, knowledge and/or expertise with City infrastructure and affiliated processes and procedures for projects (both major and routine/regular) and maintenance.
I learned quite a bit about municipal processes from my partner, who works as a public works analyst for a nearby city. I am knowledgeable about the challenges she and her city face preparing and managing budgets (capital improvement project budgets and operating budgets), developing requests for proposals, managing contractors, planning future projects, obtaining City Council approvals, and implementing City Council directives, while still providing seamless services to the residents, businesses, and visitors. These city services that her team address involve areas such as parking, recycling/trash, elevators, public restrooms, transit, electric vehicle charging stations, parks maintenance, and overall facilities and buildings maintenance.
I was a construction contractor in Massachusetts for over a decade, working on commercial and residential projects. I developed and managed budgets, managed subcontractors, did the hands-on construction work, coordinated with the city regarding permitting, and ensured regulatory compliance. I am regularly involved in maintenance of my house in Burbank and my rental property in MA.
I do the actual maintenance or I supervise contractors to do the maintenance work. I am good at solving maintenance problems and I try to take a practical, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly approach when considering options. I would draw upon that construction and maintenance experience while providing my input on municipal capital improvement construction projects and maintenance activities if I were selected as a member of the Infrastructure Oversight Board.
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Please list your expertise and knowledge as it pertains to City infrastructure in any of the following areas (indicate which of the following apply and further explain each item below):
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Urban Planning
Traffic Engineering (including parking)
Structures/Buildings
Construction Management
Budget/Financing
Other related and pertinent experience
(Please type your response in the comment box below)
Question applies to
Infrastructure Oversight Board
My work as a contractor gave me extensive experience working with various city departments and a solid understanding of zoning, planning, and challenges for both cities and their residents. My background focuses on residential and commercial projects and this experience would be applicable to municipal projects. I have experience in Project Management, Structures/Buildings, Construction Management, and Budget/Financing. I developed and managed budgets for projects such as residential renovations and a restaurant renovation. I hired and managed the subcontractors. I planned the construction schedule and was responsible for completing the project on time and on budget.
I also learned about Parking,
Budget/Financing, and Structures/Buildings in a city from my partner. As a public works analyst at a nearby city, she works on purchasing, contracting, and budgeting for the Facilities Maintenance Division and the Parking Operations Division. I have become familiar with the processes she has dealt with such as developing the parking operations expense and revenue budgets, preparing requests for proposals for projects such as parking infrastructure improvements and for fire/life/safety and HVAC maintenance, executing contracts such as for maintenance of public electric vehicle charging stations, complying with regulations, etc.
Colin W Hoffmeister
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General
ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Colin W Hoffmeister
Colin Hoffmeister
Burbank Resident Since 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Licensed California Realtor - 2013 – present
• Utilize my experience as a contractor, homeowner, real estate investor, and landlord to help guide clients in the purchase or sale of their property. • Help clients identify communities of interest and properties to purchase. • Advise sellers in preparing their properties for sale. • Guide clients through all steps including showings, offers, negotiation of terms of the sale/purchase, and closing of escrow.
Airbnb Host (MA) - 2016 - present
• Airbnb-earned Superhost since 2016. Over 900 reviews with an average score of 4.96 out of 5.
• Provide excellent service through well-maintained units and quick responses to guest inquiries and requests.
• Implement a proactive maintenance and building upgrade schedule, use green cleaning products, proactively upgrade furnishings, and utilize energy-efficient appliances and heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Landlord/RE Investor (MA) - 1999 - present
• Renovated a circa 1848 home and carriage house into a residential rental and two Airbnb units. Managed all aspects of renovations including design, permitting, bringing new sewer lines and utilities to the carriage house, etc. Personally completed most phases of renovations including carpentry; insulation; flooring; tiling; painting; and installation of windows, doors, skylights, and siding. • Schedule and coordinate general maintenance, repairs, and remodeling projects for residential properties. Examples include roof replacements, electrical upgrades, and installations of energy-efficient HVAC systems.
• Manage monthly rental fees and deposits. Pay insurance premiums, mortgage, and taxes.
• Market vacant units to prospective tenants through advertising, social media, and referrals.
Cornerstone Builders - General Contractor/Owner (MA) - July 1999 – May 2008
• Completed dozens of residential and commercial renovation projects. • Met with prospective clients, offered design and building solutions, developed quotes, and closed the sales.
• Obtained all necessary permits. Reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes.
• Selected and supervised subcontractors and employees. Worked with architects, engineers, and city officials.
• Developed and monitored construction budgets.
• Applied green building strategies to reduce energy costs.
EDUCATION/LICENSES
• MACSL - Construction Supervisors License CS078842 - MA • CABRE - Realtor Licensee 01921784 - CA
• BA Government - Norwich University, Military College of Vermont- Northfield, VT • Photography - New England School of Photography - Boston, MA
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/HOBBIES
Restoring vintage furnishings, repurposing materials, photography, acting, adventure travel, biking, and renovating my home.
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