Attachment 1 — Burbank City Council, October 24, 2023

Attachment 1
Applications and Resumes
Submit Date: Sep 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?
Board of Library Trustees: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
26 + years in June 2023
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? My education and work have involved me intimately with Reading, Expression. Research, and Writing. A library is where people, no matter what age, learn these tools, get a chance to practice them. If I can assist people to better appreciate and/or to better develop skills in these areas, that wouild be a good fit for me. As a member of the Burbank Senior Citizen Board, the same principle has applied; to use my skills to make life better for Seniors. I've attended monthly Board meetings since January 2023, as well as attended special events at the Tuesday City Council meetings. As a result, I've learned a lot about the needs of manyBurbank residents. Serving people directly is definitely a learned skill, which I've experienced.

John Medici
North Rose St
Burbank CA 91505
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Retired. Adjunct Associate Professor
Instructor LA City College ...

Actor, SAG/AFTRA, Actors
Equity Assoc. a
John Medici

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Education
Fordham University, School of Education: BS Secondary Education. New York University, Master of Arts in Educational Theater. California State University, Northridge. Master of Arts in English.

Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
My familiarity with theater, movies and TV has helped me as a teacher and as a literate person. I have acted and directed, in NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago and in other regions. I have studied acting with Lee Strasberg,in NYC, in Los Angeles with Allan Miller (90 + is still active), I have been an intern at the Actors Studio, NYC.

Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I taught English, with an emphasis on writing, in community colleges: Pierce, Santa Monica and LA City. I taught Theater history.Directing and Acting in community colleges. I wrote a memoir of childhood, self published in 2017. "Pleasant Avenue, A place, A boy, A family." It is still selling and available on Amazon.

I have directed many theater productions at schools and professionally.

Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

I have been serving on the Burbank Senior Commission since January 2023.

List Community activities in which you are involved:

I have been evaluating written essays for a Scholarship committee at the SAG Foundation. I've done volunteer work with Union committees, especially SAG-AFTRA. I have been a poll worker for elections. I walked the streets and did door to door US Census interviews.

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 relationships with any Burbank city employees.

Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:

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:

Board of Library Trustees.

Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

In the earlier part of this application, I expressed how my education, a professional life in teaching English and Writing at an adult level and my personal work in Theater, were situations in which I learned to work with others and to help people to express themselves.

My experience in writing a memoir is very pertinent
in library work.

A experiences
add up to a person suited to serving others in library work.

May I mention
that a teacher is taught by their students; I like to be challenged, and to give something back to others.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Serving on
Library Commission/Committee, I would want to expand the library's outreach to communities which are lacking in either knowledge of what a library has to offer, and/or for those who may need encouragement to use the library.

In short, I'd like assist library management in whatever its goals are.

Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

The Senior Commission/Committee ... well, I do belong to that community.

Let's just say, I remember
Harry Truman.

His first term!
I have the same goal that I have for any Burbank volunteer work: to use myself in service.

I'd like to offer to others my personal ideals for this phase of life.

Each day is a gift and
often we have to learn how to use and how to enjoy that gift.

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 resume of my teaching career. It lists how I started teaching in Community College as far back as 1978, all the places I taught at and the varieties of subjects in English (mostly Writing) and Theater, acting and directing. Thank you very much for your attention to the application. r John Medici
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General

JOHN MEDICI AFTRA SAG, AEA

Mobile:

Home: or
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TELEV
ISION:

Comedy Central: Kroll show Murphy Brown Benson Moonlighting Who’s The Boss Daddy Dearest Oh Madeline General Hospital Quincy Soap Cagney and Lacey Hill Street Blues Washingtoon Mike Hammer Baby Comes Home Gangster Chronicles Jayne Mansfield Story

FILM: Serpico My Favorite Year The Mask

STAGE: L.A.

Solo Performances, Self – written.

AKA MEDICI PASTA, DREAD & MAZEL @ Back Alley Theater, Theater East, No Ho Renegade Are You Now or Have You Ever Been The Journalists @ Back Alley Theater.

Dead End at Sunset @ Theater East I Won’t Pay You @Renegade West Theater.

The Lucky O’Learys @ El Portal Theater. Skaters @ L A Actors Theater.

St. Jack @ Matrix Theater. Nevada @ Taper Forum LA.

Director: 40th Anniversary, 2008 Lovers and Other Strangers @ 69 Cent Theater.

BROADWAY: NYC. Lenny Lovers and Other Strangers

A D R: Rapid Fire I KE Rhinestone

REGIONAL & OFF-B’WAY:

Scapin The Odd Couple The Apple Tree
The Owl &The Pussycat Cactus Flower Torchbearers
Magic of Jolson The Typists Star Spangled Girl
The Mandrake Arms and The Man The Knack

Submit Date: Sep 27, 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?
Board of Library Trustees: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
4 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? As an avid reader and someone who utilizes and has utilized libraries in the previous areas I have called home, this particular Board is important to me as I truly believe in the importance of our public libraries and the necessity for a strong public library system in a small community like Burbank. As a new resident to Burbank, and as my wife and I begin to set our roots at our likely forever home, I am looking for opportunities to give back to and utilize my personal skills to help a community that has welcomed us and that I hope to help as much as I can. I have extensive experience on nonprofit boards and have over 15 years experience in the nonprofit management and fundraising sector. I work in secondary education and am passionate about learning opportunities for young people while also recognizing the importance libraries serve in fostering lifelong learning. My hope would be to ensure that future generations of Burbank residents have the same access to and appreciation of municipal libraries that I remember from my childhood and to help the Burbank libraries however I can as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Timothy Cullen
N Rose Street
Burbank CA 91505
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Immaculate Heart High School
and Middle School Director of Advancement
Education Administration -
Marketing, Communications,
Fundraising, and Engagement
Timothy Cullen

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Education
BA, Political Science - Tulane University, MBA - University of Louisiana Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Certified Fund Raising Executive
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Nonprofit fundraising and management; nonprofit board management; fundraising and capital campaigns; building and facility management and planning; avid endurance athlete and coach Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

While previously residing in New Orleans, I worked with their City Council on their youth advisory board and later with their Young Leadership Council
List Community activities in which you are involved:

Just beginning to get to know our community and involvement opportunities 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:

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:

Board of Library Trustees
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

In addition to my experience mentioned above, I have had significant responsibilities around marketing, communications, and branding throughout my career. I have extensive technological experience in database management, data analytics, and hardware procurement and management. As a user, I have utilized nearly all of the digital library offerings available - from Libby to Hoopla.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? As I mentioned previously, my goal would be to help promote the longevity and financial security of the Burbank libraries for future generations and I believe my skillset and experience would align well with that goal. From a personal perspective, I would hope to work on and encourage lifelong involvement in our local libraries from a young age, through young adulthood, and beyond.

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
Timothy Cullen
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
Timothy Cullen
TIM CULLEN, CFRE Burbank, CA | |
Accomplished and passionate advancement leader and Certified Fund Raising Executive with extensive experience leading high-performing teams, significantly increasing revenue, exceeding goals and metrics, leading campaigns, discovering and qualifying new donors, engaging supporters, and closing planned, major, and principal gifts.

EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT, IMMACULATE HEART HIGH & MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES, CA JULY 2021 TO PRESENT • Lead the Office of Development and Alumnae Engagement, supervising four professional staff members and working to raise over $3 million annually; more than doubled revenue from FY21 to FY23 through new initiatives, significant major gifts, parent and alumnae engagement, and extensive donor qualification and solicitation • Devise, plan, and direct all efforts to raise support for the endowment, scholarships and financial aid, and capital projects through comprehensive annual fund, parent and family giving, and alumnae and reunion giving campaigns and through principal, major, and planned gift discovery, qualification, stewardship, and solicitation • Created an extensive alumnae engagement enterprise leading to a five -fold increase in reunion funds raised, higher alumnae event attendance, and redesigned the alumnae association volunteer and governance structure • Increased parent and family giving support to nearly 100% participation and increased funds raised to over $500,000 annually while successfully engaging and partnering with the Parent Council and parent volunteers • Transitioned the entire communications and marketing enterprise under the leadership of the Director of Advancement including branding, website design and management, social media presence, and all marketing • Placed a new emphasis on planned giving and transformative principal gift leading to increased membership in the Legacy Society and closed the largest blended gift in Immaculate Heart history – nearly $2.5 million

INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT AUGUST 2014 TO JULY 2021 • Transitioned to full -time nonprofit fundraising and management consulting in late 2019 and advised organizations on the development and implementation of principal, major, and planned giving strategy, donor discovery and qualification, feasibility studies, alumni relations and engagement, and regional giving programs • Created and led a comprehensive prospect discovery and qualification plan for the principal and major gifts team at a national cancer hospital leading to the qualification of over 500 previously unqualified prospects in one year • Led the West Coast fundraising strategy for a top -50 East Coast university by qualifying and identifying new prospects, arranging and accompanying traveling gift officers on donor visits, and le ading efforts to increase annual fund society participation using moves management best practices to increase donor giving • As a consultant, specialized in helping smaller nonprofits through the early stages of their growth by creating long-term strategy and fundraising plans; additionally, consulted on many successful capital campaigns

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - ATHLETICS, PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, MALIBU, CA OCTOBER 2017 TO SEPTEMBER 2019 • Implemented a successful advancement program by leading and executing major gift, annual giving, events, and alumni engagement initiatives; led a team of three and managed the Athletics Board and advisory councils • Increased annual fundraising revenue from $800k to $3.2 M and increased donor count by 50% through new engagement initiatives and by proactive prospect discovery, qualification, management, and solicitation DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, TULANE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, NEW ORLEANS, LA OCTOBER 2015 TO OCTOBER 2017 • Managed and led grateful patient, alumni, and major gift fundraising efforts for the School of Medicine • Qualified prospects and solicited major gifts raising nearly $2 million annually from a portfolio of 125+ prospects MANAGER, FUNDRAISING & OUTREACH, PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION, SANTA MONICA, CA JULY 2009 TO OCTOBER 2015 • Managed PCF’s national fundraising and awareness campaigns, Athletes for a Cure and the Major League Baseball Home Run Challenge, including development of the annual budgets, marketing, event, and fundraising plans • Led fundraising efforts raising $4 million annually, including major gifts, annual giving, and peer-to-peer giving • Reported directly to PCF’s Founder and Chairman, Michael Milken; earned multiple promotions during tenure

Education: BA - 2009, Tulane University | MBA - 2024, University of Louisiana | Tulane Student Body President, 2008 Athletics: Coach, Varsity Track – Immaculate Heart | NCAA D1 athlete with current daily running streak of nearly 10 years Distinctions: Member of the Board of Directors of Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation | CFRE certified in June 2022

Submit Date: Sep 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?
Board of Library Trustees: Submitted
Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors: Submitted Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
18 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 serving on a board because, at 26 years old, I am passionate about continuous education and community service. I believe that as my peers and I transition into roles of influence within the city over the next 10 years, it's crucial to actively engage in shaping our community's future. I see this as an opportunity to contribute my skills, knowledge, and fresh perspectives to initiatives that can benefit our community and enhance the lives of its residents. I'm committed to learning, growth, and making a positive impact, and I see serving on such a group as a meaningful way to achieve these goals.

Josh Caston
W Lakeside Dr Apt
Burbank CA 91505
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JoshPR CEO Web Design & Digital Marketer
Josh Caston

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Education
Master of Business Administration in Sports Business Concordia University Irvine 2021-Present Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Point Loma Nazarene University 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude) Citrus College 2016-2019 High School Diploma Village Christian High School Middle School Education Jordan Middle School Elementary School Education Stevenson Elementary Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Web Design, I run a digital marketing and web development agency, I work for Wasserman Basketball Agency as an NBA trainer. Lastly, I have a deep passion for real estate.

Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

No prior service.

List Community activities in which you are involved:

I am a member of Village Church. I am looking to start serving my community in more ways.

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:

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.) 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:

Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors
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 excited about the prospect of serving on the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors, and I believe my unique qualifications and experience make me a strong candidate for this role:

Web Design
and Marketing Expertise: With my experience as a Senior Social Media Manager and Online Business Manager, I have honed my skills in web design and marketing. I've successfully created visually appealing and user-friendly online platforms, which can be crucial in promoting housing initiatives and reaching a wider audience.

Attention to Detail: My career in online business management has demanded a keen eye for detail. I understand the importance of meticulous planning and execution, a trait that translates seamlessly into overseeing housing projects and ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality.

Passion for Real Estate: I have a deep-rooted passion for real estate, and I recognize the significance of affordable housing in our community. My enthusiasm for this field fuels my dedication to the mission of the Burbank Housing Corporation.

Education and Leadership: My educational background,
including my ongoing Master of Business Administration in Sports Business, has equipped me with skills in strategic planning, financial management, and resource allocation—all of which are highly relevant to the responsibilities of this position.

In summary, my expertise in web design and marketing, coupled with my meticulous attention to detail and my genuine passion for real estate, positions me to contribute significantly to the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors. I am eager to leverage my skills and knowledge to further the organization's mission of providing accessible and quality housing solutions to our community.

Josh Caston
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Website and Design Excellence: My primary goal is to lead the enhancement of the Burbank Housing Corporation's websites and digital designs. This entails creating visually stunning, user-friendly online platforms that effectively communicate our mission, showcase our housing initiatives, and engage with our community. Advocacy for Affordable Housing: I will champion the cause of affordable housing within Burbank vigorously. Collaborating closely with the board, I'll identify opportunities for affordable housing projects and work alongside stakeholders to bring these initiatives to fruition. Transparency and Accountability: Transparency remains a cornerstone of my approach to public service. I am committed to promoting and upholding transparency and accountability in all aspects of board operations, decisions, and interactions with our community and stakeholders. Open and honest communication is essential to building trust. Financial Sustainability: Ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our organization is one of my core objectives. I will actively seek out diverse funding sources, manage budgets prudently, and explore innovative financial models to support the Burbank Housing Corporation's mission effectively.

Quality Housing Standards: Upholding the highest standards of quality for our housing projects is paramount. My goal is to guarantee that all housing initiatives not only meet but exceed regulatory requirements, providing safe, comfortable, and sustainable living conditions that enhance the well-being of our residents. These goals reflect my commitment to improving the digital presence of the organization while continuing to advocate for affordable housing, ensuring transparency, financial responsibility, and quality housing standards.

Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Board Of Library Trustees
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 a wealth of experience, education, and qualifications to the role of serving on the Library Board as a Trustee: Education: My educational background includes an ongoing Master of Business Administration in Sports Business from Concordia University Irvine, showcasing my commitment to continued learning and strategic thinking. Additionally, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University, demonstrating my dedication to understanding human behavior and needs, a valuable asset in serving a diverse community. Professional Experience: My work experience includes roles as an On-Court Trainer and Player Development Assistant at Wasserman, where I've honed my ability to tailor training programs to individuals' unique needs. Additionally, I help found The Guard Whisperer’s digital footprint, emphasizing my entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking, both of which are crucial for adapting libraries to the digital age. Expertise: I possess expertise in basketball player development, customer relationship management (CRM), graphic design (GFX), project management, and social media marketing. These skills translate well into the world of libraries, as they underscore my ability to engage with diverse audiences, manage resources efficiently, and leverage technology for effective communication. In summary, my educational achievements, professional background, and technical expertise position me as a well-rounded candidate for the Library Board. I am eager to contribute my skills, passion for learning, and commitment to community service to support the library's mission of providing accessible and enriching resources for all residents.

Josh Caston
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Advocate for Library Accessibility: Work to ensure that the library remains accessible to all members of the community, regardless of age, background, or abilities. This could involve advocating for physical accessibility improvements, digital accessibility, and resources for diverse populations. Promote Lifelong Learning: Encourage and support initiatives that promote lifelong learning within the community. This might include expanding educational programs, literacy initiatives, or resources that cater to different learning styles and preferences. Digital Transformation: Embrace technology and advocate for the library's digital transformation. Promote the use of online resources, digital cataloging, and virtual programming to enhance the library's relevance in the digital age. Community Engagement: Foster a strong connection between the library and the community it serves. Develop outreach programs, host community events, and actively seek feedback to ensure the library meets the evolving needs and preferences of residents.

Budget Stewardship: Take responsibility for the financial health of the library. Ensure prudent financial management, seek funding opportunities, and explore cost-effective ways to enhance library services without compromising fiscal responsibility. Diverse Collection Development: Encourage the acquisition and promotion of a diverse collection of books and resources that reflect the interests and backgrounds of the community. This includes both physical and digital materials. Sustainability Initiatives: Explore and advocate for sustainable practices within the library, such as energy-efficient facilities, recycling programs, and eco-friendly initiatives, aligning with broader community sustainability goals. Promote Library Partnerships: Seek opportunities for partnerships and collaborations with local organizations, schools, and businesses to extend the library's reach and impact within the community. Advocate for Intellectual Freedom: Protect and promote the principles of intellectual freedom and access to information. Ensure that library policies and practices support these fundamental values. Continual Self-Improvement: Commit to ongoing education and development as a board member. Stay informed about library trends, best practices, and policies that can benefit the community.

Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General

Submit Date: Jan 03, 2023
Resubmitted for City Council
Consideration: Oct 2, 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?
Board of Library Trustees: 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.

Lili A Rossi
N. Shelton
Burbank CA 91506
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Best Friends Animal Society Philanthropy Advisor Fundraising, storytelling Lili A Rossi

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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I have lived in Burbank since 2005, and have gotten involved when and where I can. After serving on the Burbank Arts For All foundation for a decade, it was time to let new faces and voices lead the charge in the next iteration of leadership for our schools. I've been waiting for the right opportunity to participate in the life of our community and currently serve as VP, Communications for the PTSA at John Burroughs High School, where I have a 10th grader (and a current 8th grader at Luther who will attend next year). As a avid reader and lifelong learner, I just happen to love libraries. I maintain a little library in my front yard that receives quite a bit of foot traffic due to the business next door. It was incredibly rewarding to have that space during the pandemic when I could barely keep it stocked! I love our libraries and went often when my kiddos were younger, and value them as a communal gathering space that can serve many needs within the community. I follow the Library Foundation of LA, and have taken note of their engagement opportunities and programs like Young Literati. Libraries are one of my happy places and it would be an honor to serve within our community to keep them strong and sustainable and relevant--a place for people of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds, interests, and needs.

Education
English, The New School (NYC)
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Taught literacy in NYC, through Literacy Partners.

Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

None but was on the Board of Burbank Arts for All (educational) Foundation for 10 years List Community activities in which you are involved:

JBHS PTA Executive Board, communications
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:

Lili A Rossi

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:

Board of Trustees, Library
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? To add to the discussion of community needs/ promote our community's resources and opportunities.

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 Lili A Rossi
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
Lili A Rossi
Lili Rossi

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
● Developed unique solutions within tight budgets to increase efficiencies and institute best practices. ● Excellent communication skills-both written and oral—and a great sense of humor! ● Proven experience in campaign planning; leadership and major gifts; management and team building; annual giving programs; donor relations and stewardship; volunteer and board management; grantwriting; planned giving; alumni, parent, and grandparent relations; marketing and communications; strategic planning; event planning; and prospect research.
● Established track record using moves management and securing leadership gifts at the six and seven-figure level. ● Successfully built and sustained programs in institutional advancement, resulting in exponential growth in financial support and donor retention.
● Demonstrated expertise in a full range of marketing, communications, and public relations programs including layout, design, brand development/strategic direction for a comprehensive, cohesive, and scaffolded print publications and digital communications program.

EXPERIENCE
Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT (Remote employee) Philanthropy Advisor 2020-Present
Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization focused exclusively on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. A leader in the no-kill movement, Best Friends runs the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, as well as lifesaving programs in collaboration with its nationwide network of members and partners working to Save Them All.

The Country School Valley Village, CA
Director of Development and Communications 2016-2020
Selected Accomplishments:
● Restructured Advancement program eliminating mini-campaigns, to focus on a robust Annual Fund and Major Gifts program, creating a foundation for a Capital Campaign ● Worked with Administration to create an Admissions Team model that included all levels of leadership to grow enrollment 10% in a 4 month span, outside of Admissions season ● Manage creative team for Admissions, Marketing, Communications including weekly website updates, and newsletter, bi-annual Magazine, and (first ever) Annual Report ● Developed and implemented donor database and Moves Management system Crestview Preparatory School La Canada, CA
Director of Development and Communications 2014-2016
Selected Accomplishments:
● Lead administrator for the Strategic Visioning Team, coordinating documentation, scheduling and stakeholders from multiple constituencies

● Led 30th Birthday efforts, including a major Gala, and outreach events and reunions for alumni, parents ofalumni, and former Board members● Created multi-year annual fund plan, increased giving, organized database, and created a positive culture ofphilanthropy● Designed, launched, and maintained comprehensive Crestview website and weekly newsletter.● Created editorial calendar for advertising, web content, print publications, and online media Hollywood Schoolhouse Hollywood, CADirector of Development and Communications 2007-2014 Selected Accomplishments:● Created and implemented strategic plan for annual fund and major gifts.● Chief architect for institution’s first capital campaign, including personally securing multiple six-figure gifts,raising over $5M.● Established inaugural alumni program.● Increased annual fund by 250% in four years, and parent participation by 86%, achieving 100% participation byall families, faculty, and staff.● Designed, launched, and maintained comprehensive HSH website.● Created editorial calendar for web content, print publications, and online media.● Built a multi-tiered, mission-based, donor stewardship program.

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School Northridge, CADirector of Development 2006-2007 Selected Accomplishments:● Increased annual fund 80% over goal in a single year.● Oversaw Gala and implemented online tribute book, which increased revenue by over 40%.● Strengthened membership and financial generosity of grandparents and alumni by creating effective leadershipBoards.● Launched parent of alumni (PAL) program, which increased accurate alumni information by over 30%, andalumni engagement by 40%.● Developed user-friendly, consistent protocols for constituent management on Raiser’s Edge.

Valley Beth Shalom Day School Encino, CADirector of Development 2004-2006Encino, CA Selected Accomplishments:● Created comprehensive development program, in conjunction with admissions, to ensure stewardship of eachfamily from contract to diploma.● Created Moves Management system for Board leadership.● Devised annual fund program that increased giving over 120% in a single year.● Wrote several successful grants, including ExxonMobil, Marcia Israel Foundation, and a six-figure HomelandSecurity grant, Ahmanson Foundation, S. Mark Taper Foundation, Marcia Israel Foundation.

Harvard-Westlake School N. Hollywood, CADevelopment Officer 2002-2004 Participated in all aspects of the advancement office, including annual fund, publications, and communications. Integralmember of silent phase team for the Capital Campaign; and created and launched first alumni website/web portal.

Selected Accomplishments:● Integral member of $170M Capital Campaign silent phase team.● Worked with Campaign Chair to secure first $50M.● Built first alumni web pages and portal, increasing high-quality alumni data, as well as attendance at RegionalGatherings and reunions.● Doubled the amount of accurate alumni email addresses in a single year (in a database of over 8,000 alumni).● Developed comprehensive e-communication program.

Viacom Consumer Products (Paramount Pictures) 2001-2002Manager, Product Development 1997-1999 Selected Accomplishments● Leader in brand management for toys and games licensees.● Interaction with full spectrum of individuals and entities from television and film production to ensure qualityproducts, honoring the intellectual property of the studio.● Spearheaded the digitization of licensed imagery and piloted program to implement electronic delivery.● Collaboration with licensees for marketing collateral, print and electronic publications.● Represented Paramount at conventions and trade shows.

Education
B.A. (near completion), EnglishThe New School University; New York, NY Professional Activities:❖ Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge Executive Courses, Levels 1 and 2❖ Familiar with LexisNexis, Wealth Engine❖ CASE 2006: Alumni Relations Presentation: “Effective E-Communications: How to use your alumni website toconnect with your alumni effectively”❖ July, 2013: Faculty at Ingrid Healy’s Annual Fund Bootcamp Conference at Fountain Valley School, CO Consulting:All aspects of Fundraising, including: Board Training and Development, Feasibility Studies, Community Engagement,Communications and Marketing, Development Office audits, Strategic Planning, Capital Campaign Planning, AnnualFund Training and Plan Development Affiliations:❖ 2010-2020: Burbank Arts for All Educational FoundationBoard Member, Development Chair❖ 2003-2020t: CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education)❖ 2011-2020: CAIS: Accreditation Team Member, serving on 5 teams Submit Date: Oct 04, 2023
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Board of Library Trustees: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:

1.5 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
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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 that serving in my community is an obligation. I have worked in Burbank since the mid 1990's, and moved here in July, 2022 and wish to work as a member of the Library Trustee board to provide my support, skills and expertise to enhance the community's experiences.

Education
B.S. English, Albright College, Reading PA Graduate Studies in English at Columbia University (did not earn degree)
Ellen A Portantino
S. Griffith Park Dr
Burbank CA 91506
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Avid reader with deep love of books and supporter of libraries.

I understand that library services go far and
above book lending, and encompass activities and support for all ages and embrace and support the role the library plays in a community.

In addition, I have experience with Sister Cities, which I understand is overseen by the Burbank Library.

Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

While I do not have specific experience serving on a City Board, Commission or Committee, I have a extensive experience as a volunteer and believe that my work experience and skills are a great match to serving on this Board.

List Community activities in which you are involved:

I am a member of the Zonta Chapter of Burbank, and a member of the Burbank Tournament of Roses.

I
support local non profits such as the Coordinating Council, FSA, HALA and am an ongoing volunteer with CELA, a group that provides lunches and services to homeless in Griffith Park.

Prior moving to Burbank, I
was a Board member of the La Canada Sister Cities Organization (Director of Communications), a member of La Canada Tournament of Roses and long time volunteer and Board member in La Canada PTA, including the PTA Council, as well as a Girl Scout Leader and Service Unit Volunteer.

I held
numerous Board Positions with the National Charity League Glendale Chapter.

In addition, member of
Friends of La Canada Library (County of LA Library System) 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.

I am not related to a City of Burbank employee, but do wish to acknowledge that my spouse, Anthony Portantino, serves Burbank as State Senator.

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.

Yes

No
Ellen A Portantino
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:

Library Trustee
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

In addition to my deep love of reading and literature, I have been a supporter of library services and come to the role with an understanding of the role the library has within a community.

With my extensive
volunteer experience, I have the ability to work as part of a team and understanding of the way a Board or commission interacts with the city staff and the requirements of reporting, the Brown Act, etc.

With my
professional experience at entertainment studios including Disney, Warner Bros. and now NBC Universal, I have experience with financial reporting and budgets.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My objective is simply to give back to the community and to support the invaluable resource that is the community library, and its critical role to the residents.

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? Ellen A Portantino
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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
Ellen A Portantino
Submit Date: Oct 08, 2023
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Board of Library Trustees: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
8 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? Although as a child the library was a constant resource to my family, it wasn't until I was an adult that I truly understood just how much a library can support individuals and special groups, and contribute positively to a community as a whole. Once I had a small taste of that knowledge I've been searching for more and excited to see how far-reaching the impact of our public library is on this community that I love. I work in healthcare and have always felt a calling to help those around me, to support and lift up others with my work, knowledge and resources.

Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Science Sports Medicine Jennifer M Sosnowski
E Palm Ave 101
Burbank CA 91501
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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:

Volunteer at Miller Elementary
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.

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.) Jennifer M Sosnowski
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:

Library 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.

In my current role as a Physical Therapist my focus is on training, education and supporting my peers in their success through mentorship. In this role I am constantly challenged with assessing if we are meeting our goals, questioning what we could do better or different to meet our goals and if those around me are supported to my best ability so they can be successful. Although the library board is clearly in a different field, the same skills apply in being able to assess if goals are being met to the best of our abilities to support others' successes and devise an action plan to achieve those goals. I have been very successful working in a team setting for my entire career. I value the knowledge others bring and am eager to listen, as well as ask questions and contribute my own information and thoughts.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Initially my goal is to learn as much from those around me as I can, especially stepping into a new position. I plan to bring commitment, willingness to listen and learn, a curiosity to question the status quo if it's not serving us optimally, and a drive to make a positive impact on the future of 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 What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Jennifer M Sosnowski
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 M Sosnowski
Submit Date: Oct 10, 2023
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Employer Job Title Occupation
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Board of Library Trustees: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:

1.5 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 believe we should all be active in our communities and pursue our passions within that action. Reading, education and library access have been essential to my upbriging and growth and I'd like to serve on the board in order to have the same impact that so affected me.

Education
Washington University in St. Louis, BA in Architecture
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Neil A Wade
W Victory Blvd
Burbank CA 91506
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I spent many years working at Border's Bookstores throughout high school, college and into my adulthood, and I absolutely love being surrounded by books; my continued interest in and understanding of the book industry gives me insight into the world and culture of books and literature. I also spent 3 years as an English teacher living in Japan, which certainly opened my eyes to how people across cultures and society seek and consume information.

Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

I have not served on a City Board, Commission or Committee.

List Community activities in which you are involved:

I participate in a number of volunteer activities at George Washington Elementary School, including the annual Read-in which I just participated in this past September, and the annual Chalk Day. I've also mentored students at Burbank high school.

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:

First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Board of Library Trustees
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 mentioned above that I worked in the retail book space for many years, and 3 of those years I worked as a section supervisor, becoming familiar with the book industry patterns as well as organizational systems for literature. I also spent many years as an educator which was insightful as to the types of books various communities and populations sought out.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I'd like to have an impact on the community by ensuring our libraries facilitate the free flow of information and knowledge to our community.

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 I'm an artist and have worked in the creative entertainment industry for the last 14 years.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I'd like to ensure access to the arts is facilitated to our entire community.

Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Neil A Wade
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
Neil A Wade
Neil A. Wade
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-wade-74000310
Energetic, creative professional with over 13 years of TV animation experience. Aligning my passion for inclusion with industry experience to create opportunities to tell more stories from diverse perspectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nickelodeon Animation Studios Burbank, CA April 2019 – Present Manager, Animated Current Series
Executive in Charge, Unannounced Series
● Responsible for managing the creative and production for upcoming reboot series. ● Align all lines of business, creative and production - such as Marketing, Social Media, Programming, and Consumer Products - with network and company goals. ● Review creative materials and provide feedback to creators, executive producers, writers and artists to ensure shows are delivering on the Network needs and maintaining the integrity of the show.
● Provide creative staf
ﬁng guidance to creators and executive producers for shows in production.
● Active with the Nickelodeon Community Efforts (NiCE) team events as featured here on Youtube and Instagram.

Dreamworks Television Glendale, CA Nov 2017 – April 2019 Production Coordinator - Cleopatra in Space
● Managed production pipeline and creative materials for demanding action-comedy series.

Nickelodeon Animation Studios Burbank, CA June 2012 – Nov 2017 Social Media Coordinator, Nick Animation
● Coordinated the creation, curation and publication of 8-10 pieces of content weekly for Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and nickanimation.com.

Production Coordinator – Fairly Odd Parents, Pig Goat Banana Cricket ● Coordinated production pipeline (deadlines, schedules, daily tasks, etc.) for large production crew to meet rigorous,
ﬁrst season, production schedule.

Fox TV Animation Los Angeles, CA October 2009 – June 2012 Production Assistant, Design Dept. – Family Guy
● Managed and maintained extensive design database to track episodic design materials for delivery to animation partners.

Submit Date: Oct 11, 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?
Board of Library Trustees: 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 and the library is my favorite department. I think it's one of our most important services we provide to the community and would love to contribute in any way I can to its success.

Education
I have a BS in Business Administration, option in Finance.

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Stephanie Bennett
N Myers St
Burbank CA 91506
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I am very organized and have great follow through. I take all responsibilities very seriously, and would do my best to serve the city of Burbank and the library.

Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

I do not have specific experience with a city board, commission, or committee List Community activities in which you are involved:

I have been a member of the Rotary Club of Burbank since 2018, when I met Barry Gussow and Albert Hernandez at a Kids Community Dental Clinic fundraiser. I overheard them talking about Rotary and invited myself to the following meeting and have been going ever since. I served as their president last year, and have served as the treasurer for a few years as well.

I am also a board member and treasurer
for BCR Bridging Community Resources. I have volunteered with Kids Community Dental Clinic at their school checks. I have also volunteered with Home Again LA and National Charity League.

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.

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.) Stephanie Bennett
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:

Board of Library Trustees
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 do not have any specific experience or education related to library science.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My goal would be to help provide input from the community to the board, so that we can best serve the needs of the community.

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 What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Stephanie Bennett
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
Stephanie Bennett
Submit Date: Oct 11, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Board of Library Trustees: 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.

Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I am interested in giving back to the community and as I am recently retired, I feel that I now have the time to focus attention on a city Board. I believe that I have the ability to serve in this capacity as a result of a wide variety of experiences stemming from my occupation and from pursuit of other interests over the years.

Education
AB, Physics, Washington University, St. Louis, MO - 1975; MS, Electrical Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA - 1976; Ph.D, Electrical Engineering (ABD), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA - 1979
Steven L Storozum
N. Florence St.

Burbank CA 91505
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I've held a variety of leadership positions. Some of the more relevant ones include: Current Member, Board of Editors, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Motion Imaging Journal (https://www.smpte.org/motion-imaging-journal); Former Board Member, Treasurer, Vice-President, and President of the Video Services Forum industry organization (http://vsf.tv); Former Chairman, Parent's Committee, Boy Scouts of America Burbank Troop 201; Also, I've authored numerous technical articles and given technical presentations at many industry forums and conferences over the course of my career.

I am also a life member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

Formerly a student member of the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, University City, MO List Community activities in which you are involved:

I was involved in Scouting until my son achieved Eagle Scout rank in 2017 at Burbank BSA Troop 201.

While a part of that Troop, I was the Secretary and then the President of the Parent's Committee and also helped the regional Boy Scout council run two local Camporees.

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N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:

First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Library Board of Trustees
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

To be honest, I do not have any specific experience working at a library or studying Library Science.

However, I do have a number of life experiences that could be helpful in this role.

To start, I have an AB in
Physics, a MS in Electrical Engineering and pursued a Ph.D in Electrical engineering (ABD - All But Degree).

I've worked at large companies, small companies, and start-ups, so I know how to wear many hats and to work with a wide variety of individuals and simultaneous priorities.

I've held a variety of
leadership positions outside of my corporate experience.

Some of the more relevant ones include:

Current
Member, Board of Editors, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Motion Imaging Journal (https://www.smpte.org/motion-imaging-journal);
Former Board Member, Treasurer, Vice-President, and
President of the Video Services Forum industry organization (http://vsf.tv); Former Chairman, Parent's
Committee, Boy Scouts of America Burbank Troop 201;
Also, I've authored numerous technical articles
and given technical presentations at many industry forums and conferences over the course of my career.

I am also a life member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I'd like to support the community by helping the Board achieve its goals.

In particular, I'd like to help the
city move forward with the new proposed Central Library in any way I can.

It should be a high priority for
Burbank to have a world-class public library that is positioned for a future where analog books can coexist with their digital counterparts and where the role of the library expands to provide more and diverse services to our community.

Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Steven L Storozum
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
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QUALIFICATIONS

• More than forty years of deep experience in communications technologies and applications • Proven, management, marketing, customer, sales, and engineering skills • Excellent team leadership abilities
• Creative problem -solving capabilities
• Corporate startup experience
• Detail-oriented and motivated to achieve goals

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Co-founder of communications technology startup; raised capital, developed product and marketing strategy, managed design and manufacturing of product, successfully launched products and developed distribution channels
• VP, Marketing and Sales at a video communications technology division spun off as a standalone company; developed North American marketing strategy and reseller channel, responsible for first US product sales to end-users and carriers ; ran trade show, collateral and public relations efforts
• VP, Business Development at a communications hardware/embedded software division that was spun off as a standalone company; initiated development partner relationships, participated in venture funding road-show activities, supported channel partner program with collateral and training
• Senior Product Manager and Pre-Sales Support Manager at communication equipment and software start -up; drove new product launch to sales of over $12M in 18 months, managed multiple product lines, managed group that responded to large bids and provided direct sales/reseller sales engineering services
• President of video communications industry forum

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EXPERIENCE
Lumen Technologies (formerly Level 3 Communications) , Broomfield, CO (Los Angeles office) 2002-2022: Principal Video Transport Engineer/Sales Engineer IV /Lead Solution Architect Provided direct Solution Architecture support to strategic global media accounts , providing technical expertise across all Lumen products . Support ed and initiated co mmercial development, training, and product development activities across multiple internal organizations , focusing on e xpertise in video technologies, content delivery networks, VPN systems, colocation, and network transport technologies.

Zuma Networks, Inc., West Hills, CA
2000-2002: Vice President, Strategic Business Development Drove strategic partners program , bringing software technologies into the Zuma Networks hardware platform . Managed partner relationships in storage, security, an d video technologies . Supported Sales in key customer engagements by authoring and delivering presentations, and by assisting in closing business. Participated in venture capital -raising activities to enable corporate funding .

Video Products Group, Inc., Camarillo, CA
1995-2000: Vice President, Marketing and Sales
Responsible for North American marketing and sales activity. Developed strategies and authored business plan for introducing products to North American markets. Defined new product features and applications and cultivated new customers via strategic marketing partnerships and distribution channels with a hands -on, high-involvement approach. Closed first significant new business for this start-up company. Also responsible for all aspects of tr ade show program, collateral development, product manuals, publicity, website, and application notes .

ADC Fibermux Corp., Chatsworth, CA
1994 - 1995: Product Line Manager
1993 - 1994: Manager, Product Support
1990 - 1993: Product Manager/Senior Product Manager
As Product Line Manager, controlled multiple product lines and also managed junior -level product management staff. Responsible for more than $20M revenue for products being managed. Drove development of next -generation technologies and products with key partners .

As Manager, Product Support, directly managed four Product Support Engineers who wrote bid responses and developed sales support tools such as application notes, automatic quotation systems, competitive analyses, and standard bid packages for direct sales and resellers.

As Senior Product Manager, controlled multiple product lines, developing multiple OEM and resale relationships. Performed all Product Management functions described below and also retained responsibility for OEM/resale contra ct negotiations and product line forecasting .

As Product Manager, grew product line from $300k to $12M annual sales in 18 months. Performed competitive analysis, product definition and documentation, schedule oversight, and customer/sales force interactio n on multiple, parallel projects. Contributed to large bid efforts and to corporate strategic planning. Supported trade show efforts, developed and released marketing -related product launch packages. Provided technology training to Sales, Product Manage ment, and Sales Engineering teams.

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PCO, Inc., Chatsworth, CA
1988 - 1990: Product Manager
Managed custom government and standard commercial development projects. Wrote proposals for custom equipment. Created product development strategies for commercial system products. Supported sales force with customer visits and bid and proposal activities.

American Photonics, Inc., Brookfiel d Center, CT
1982 - 1988: Manager - Local Network Systems
As one of the founders, co -developed original business plan, helped land venture capital for startup and helped organize the company once funding was achieved. Conceptualized multiple product lines and managed their development and release. Supervised hardware and software engineers, technicians, drafters, and consultants. Performed circuit and system design and installed networking systems. Wrote successful RFP responses for networking hardware and created all data sheets, application notes, training materials and operation manuals.

McDonnell Aircraft Corp., St. Louis, MO
1979 - 1982: Senior Engineer - Electronics
Conducted system analysis and component research under internal Research and Development funding.

Participated in Department of Defense standardization effort s.

ITT Electro-Optical Products Div., Roanoke, VA
1977 - 1979: Fiber Optic Application Engineer
Contributed technical analysis to major bid and proposal efforts. Wrote data sheets and application notes on a wide variety of networking products and technologies. Gave seminars on networking technology and provided pre -sales technical support to the sales organization .

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EDUCATION
1977 - 1979: Pursued Ph. D., Electrical Engineering (ABD), Carnegie -Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, and Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
1976: M. S., Electrical Engineering, Carnegie -Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 1975: A. B., Physics, Washington University, St. Louis, MO • ISO9000/TQM Traini ng Seminars at two different organizations • Management Simulation Training
• Seminars on Value -Based Selling, Local Networking, Advanced Television Technologies, and Fiber Optic Technologies
• Siebel Target Account Selling and Enterprise Selling Process course s • Training courses for SIP and Metro Ethernet Forum certification

PUBLICATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, HONORS
Article Publication Year
“Charts Simplify Fiber Optic System Design” Electronics 1978 “Estimating the Power Coupled into an Electronics 1980 Optica l Fiber”
“Mode Scrambling can Enhance Fiber Optic Electronics 1981 System Performance”
Editorial advocating establishment of a joint IEEE Quantum Electronics and 1981 IEEE/OSA fiber optic journal Applications Society Newsletter (Note: this Editorial led to the creation of the IEEE Journal of Lightwave Technology) “Fa ult-Tolerant Fiber Optic Local Networking” Photonics Spectra 1984 (two-pa rt a rticle)
“Fiber Optic Systems - Pra ctica l Design” Photonics Spectra 1985 (three-pa rt a rticle)
Fiber Coupling Loss Nomograph Photonics Design and Application 1986 Handbook
“Fiber End Preparation” Photonics Design and Application 1986 Handbook
“FDDI-to-Ethernet Bridging” Level 8 1991
“How to Buy High -Speed Data Lightwave 1992
Communications Equipment”
“FDDI Networking Technologies” Lightwave 1992
“Transporting Production/Mastering -Qua lity SMPTE Journal 1999 Digita l Video Signa ls over SONET-ATM
Networks”
“Globa l Contribution Video Networks: Criteria International Broadcast Information 2000 and Implementation” (two -pa rt a rticle)
“Video Product Group’s Virtual Studio Networks” Broadcast Engineering 2000 “Uncompressed Video Teleconferencing” www.clicktx.com 2001 Series of six articles on technology issues www.thecubicle.com – Sockets Monthly 2001 Regular column on High Definition TV technology HDTV Etc. 2005 -6 “IP Video Update” with Wes Simp son SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal 2010 and Howard Greenfield
“IP Video Update” with Wes Simpson SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal 2013

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PUBLICATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, HONORS (continued)
Paper Conference Year
“A Comparison of Mass Memory Technologies” IEEE Southeastcon Region 3 Conference 1979 “Fiber Optic System Test Results in a Tactical SPIE Technical Symposium East 1980 Milita ry Aircra ft”
“Fiber Optic Built-In Test Concepts for Avionics” IEEE National Aerospace and 1981 Electronics Conference (NAECON)
“A New Fiber Optic Data Bus Topology” SPIE 25th Annual International 1981 Technical Symposium
“Fiber Optic Aircra ft Multiplex Systems: IEEE National Aerospace and 1982 Planning for the 1990s” Electronics Conference (NAECON) “Fiber Optic Networks for Personal Computers” SPIE 27th Annual International 1983 Technical Symposium
“Optical Networking of Personal Computers” Frost & Sullivan 7th Annual 1984 Telecommunications Conference
“Fiber Optic Ethernet Design Tradeoffs” IEEE Mini/Micro Northeast 1986 “An Ethernet Active Star Fiber Optic SPIE O-E/Fibers Conference 1987 Distribution System”
“Collapsed Backbone Networks” SUPERCOMM 1994
“Transporting Production/Mastering -Qua lity SMPTE 139th Technical Conference 1997 Digita l Video Signa ls over SONET-ATM
Networks”
“Component Serial Digital Video Transport over SMPTE 140th Technical Conference 1998 Wavelength -Multiplexed Fiber Optic Systems”
“Global Contribution Video Networks – SMPTE 141st Technical Conference and 1999 Criteria and Impl ementation” SMPTE Advanced Motion Imaging Conf. 2000

Standard Former Activity
DOD-STD-1678 Pa rticipa ted in committee a ctivities
ISO/IEC 8802 -3 “Ethernet” Standard Edited chapter of IEEE Std 802.3j - 1993 supplement regarding fiber optic LANs
802.3 High-Speed LANs Contributed to IEEE 802 committee Project Authorization Request for higher -speed
802.3 standard (“100Mbps Ethernet”)
SMPTE Motion Picture/Television Technology Standards Member, SMPTE Board of Editors Co-chaired DC28.5W committee on Digita l Cinema Tra nsport Active participant on digital television fiber optic transport standards committees
Authored SMPTE Engineering Guideline 34
Co-authored revisions of SMPTE 297M and 292M Standards
Document Editor, SMPTE 35pm -40 3DTV subtitles/graphics Video Services Forum (VSF) Elected Vice President for 2003 -2005 term Elected President for 2000 -2003 term
Elected to Board of Directors for 1999 -2000 , 2005 -2014 Member of program committee, 1998, 1999, and 2001
Video Transport Technologies (VidTran s) conferences
Led Video over IP Activity Group
Pa rticipa nt in VSF sta nda rds a ctivities with ca rriers American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Co-authored informative annex to T1A1.5 Doc. Y.1541 Edited proposed 2004 r evision of T1.502 -1998 standard 10 Gigabit Ethernet Alliance Pa rticipa ted in committee a ctivities

Life Member, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Senior Member, IEEE
Member, American Physical Society , Mensa
Former Member, Video Services Forum
Formerly listed in Who’s Who in the Frontiers of Science and Technology , Who’s Who in the West Submit Date: Oct 12, 2023
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 2002
California State University, Long Beach - Long Beach, CA

Work Experience

Sr. Production Operations Manager: ResMed Motor Technologies – Chatsworth, CA February 2021 – Present

• Contribute technical manufacturing, leadership, and project management skills to a dynamic manufacturing engineering team creating electro-mechanical based technologies • Lead a team, in collaboration with other departments, to support production of complex motor designs • Maintain compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action closure, discrepant material disposition and Engineering/Quality changes
• Provide technical support for failure analysis and root cause investigation of product failures • Plan, budget and staff projects, tracking performance through team resources over multiple projects • Work with Quality Engineering group to ensure that the team follows appropriate Good Manufacturing Processes, and device history record (DHR) guidelines per FDA requirements, and support design reviews in accordance with product development procedures
• Implement Visual Aid and Quality Alerts on Production Line to maintain quality/customer specifications • Create, maintain and improve “high- and mid-volume” manufacturing assembly lines, specifying and/or refining BOMs, workflow processes, manufacturing plan and detailed work instructions • Analyze instrument-manufacturing line from a risk perspective (PFMEA) to incorporate and validate critical tests used in manufacturing
• Involved in the validation and qualification of manufacturing equipment and processes leveraging approaches (IQ/OQ/PQ) designed by the Manufacturing Engineering and the Quality Assurance Department • Identify and implement continuous improvement projects with respect to first pass yield, cycle time reduction, product reliability, capacity enhancement and cost reduction • Provide technical support analyzing and /or performing failure analysis for discrepant production components, assemblies and field returns
• Major Accomplishments:
o Serve as site lead and delegate for Vice President of North American Manufacturing o Introduced a third shift manufacturing team to increase total production, reduce OT expenses, and align with ResMed’s biggest launch in company history.
o Launched and Managed the program to increase volume manufacturing output for new line launch, o Successfully increased the annual production of finished motors from 300K units per year to 2.2 M per year in a high-paced assembly line
o F ully staffed a high-volume manufacturing line while maintaining strategic goals on manual line to maintain product launch date
o Brought labor utilization from 81% to 97% in less than one year.

Sr. Production Manager: GT’s Living Foods – Los Angeles, CA August 2019 to March 2021

• Manage the capacity and capability of the Plant Operations to meet fluctuating customer demands, optimize profitability and meet/exceed time expectations
• Create and sustain a high performing and people-driven culture with high expectations • Lead a culture of the relentless pursuit of continuous improvement • Oversee Lean initiatives and Kaizen events developed by the CI Team through to completion • Major Accomplishments:
o Assisted in implementing a Safety Culture that reduced “recordables” over 50%, involved in a daily safety walkthrough of the production floor, and champion daily safety meetings at production floor o Responsible for 68-70% of all production for GT’s Living Foods products available for retail sale o Increased OEE by 18% on both filling lines through operator driven training, working with Maintenance to resolve downtime issues efficiently, and being the champion for our Continuous Improvement program.
o Reduced hourly employee overtime from 22% per pay period to 11% in under a one-year period o Increased Production schedule from 54,000 gallons to 72,000 gallons daily and with a two-shift production schedule, minimizing overtime for multiple departments o Implemented a Root Cause Analysis and Centerline System with the support of our Continuous Improvement Department to isolate downtime issues that exceed 30 minutes o Implemented CIL structure within our Operations Team to improve the efficiency of our machinery and more routinely identify issues on the line to minimize downtime o Started the shift in our Production Management culture to a Feedback and Coaching Culture o Reduced Raw Ingredients and Packaging Material Inventory Variances to under 2% in our Enterprise Resource Planning system by setting inventory schedules o Establishing raw material consuming and finished goods attainment procedures (SOPs) to unify the process throughout the Production Teams
o Implemented an Operator-driven changeover system for our different packaging sizes o Implemented operator driven ERP systems transactions to minimize inventory variances and scrap in raw material consumption
• Key member of the team that assisted developing more accurate job descriptions for Production Personnel that ultimately led to an hourly wage increase for associates.

Sr. Production Manager: Le Pain Quotidien - Los Angeles, CA September 2016 to September 2019

• Planning/Scheduling.
• Purchasing/Procurement
• Financial/Inventory Management
o Manage monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) to ensure all expense lines are within budget. o Conduct Period End inventories to analyze COGs, ingredient yield, analyze inventory variances • Employee Management
• Food Safety/Compliance
o Develop standard operational practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards • Responsible for the transfer of a multi-million commissary/bakery in Los Angeles to another location with the following benefits to Le Pain Quotidien:
o Transition to this model created a $50K monthly savings for Le Pain Quotidien o Successfully found a buyer for all major assets in the existing facility to minimize the costly removal and warehousing of equipment
o Successfully continued to run and maintain all production goals for Los Angeles while monitoring the Production goals for the Chicago, Florida, and Mid-Atlantic markets • Reduced Operational Expenses at the Production Facility so that the team aligns with a lean model and have the potential spend within the facility.
• Reduced ingredient areas by introducing a Kanban system that more closely follows our production model and focuses on potential yields
• Minimized the delivery routes, by reassigning stops to different drivers based on highway availability. • Through a 38% reduction of workforce, accounted for a quarter of a million dollars in savings in 2017. • Ran the capital improvement project for a new Freezer installed internally in the production facility.

Production Manager: J&J Snack Foods - Los Angeles, CA
August 2013 to September 2016

Responsibilities
• Employee Management/Safety
• Operational Effectiveness/Efficiency
• Food Safety/Quality Assurance Standards
• Created a start-up checklist that enabled operators to focus on preparing for changeovers and reducing changeover time by 11 minutes between runs.
• Created a system of line-based, item specific profiles to minimize the start-up of a line and provide the highest throughput and yield for each RTE snack food.
• Led the initiative of a 6% yield improvement in the Bakery and Food Service Divisions • Managed a reconciliation process of raw materials to number of batches to have a more accurate yield. • Standardized a Weekly Meeting with all my operators on rework use to maximize yields, understand bottlenecks on specific formulas, and eliminate potential waste • Created a batch calculator that utilized the theoretical yield from a produced from a batch and using that value to maximize line time and batch yields.
• Created a 5S system to maintain the processing area clean and ready for Organic and SQF Audits Materials and Warehouse Supervisor: Rich Food Products - Santa Fe Springs, CA October 2011 to January 2012
Responsibilities
• Consider best price, quality, availability, and reliability when purchasing products. • Ensure materials and parts in the supply chain meet the requirements for QA standards. • Develop policies and procedures in the areas of procurement, inventory control, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies throughout the facility.
• Coordinate supplies in the facility for changes in • Request proposals from various manufacturers and distributors for all supplies and equipment throughout the plant. • Follow established safe practices for receiving hazardous substances

Operations Supervisor/Food Safety Supervisor: Colgate-Palmolive - Commerce, CA May 2008 to October 2011
Responsibilities
• Manage, coach, and develop the Operations and Maintenance Team. • Ensure team members are knowledgeable of and adhere to Colgate-Palmolive Company Polices • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, as well as Customers, and Suppliers. • Understanding of HACCP, OSHA and GMPs.
• Accountable for meeting or exceeding Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards. • Research, develop, and execute ideas that reduce cost and promote continuous improvement. • Ensure accurate documentation of in SAP for raw materials, batching, extrusion, and finished goods. • Experience with Japan and Pacific Rim clientele and quality expectations. • Facilitate a problem-solving environment that values and rewards employee involvement.

Burbank City CouncilOctober 24, 2023

Burbank City Council
October 24, 2023