Marion Reynoso
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Form Name: Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission Application Date & Time: 10/07/2023 1:22 AM
Response #: 15
Submitter ID: 112381
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Time to complete: 24 min., 45 sec.
Survey Details
This is a new City Council-appointed Commission. Please click here to read Ordinance 3553. This Commission will be effective August 24, 2023. Nominations and appointment of commissioners are expected to begin in October 2023.
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Application for membership on the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission
1. Prefix
(o) Mr.
2. Preferred Pronoun
(o) He/Him/His
3. First and Last Name
Marlano Batson
4. Email
1 5. Home Address
6. City
Chula Vista
7. ZIP Code
91913
8. Primary Phone
9. Secondary Phone
Not answered
10. I certify that I am 18 years of age and the following statement applies to me:
(0) 1 am a resident of the City of
Chula Vista
11. If you own and/or operate a business and/or property with a physical address in the City of Chula Vista, list the physical address of the business or property; if this does not apply to you, please write not applicable.
Not applicable
12. How long have you been a resident and/or owned and operated a business and/or property in the City of Chula Vista? 17 years
13. I am a resident and/or own and operate a business and/or property in the following City Council district. Please click here to view the interactive map and verify your District of residency (0) 3
14. Present employer
Boston Consulting Group
15. Position
Project Leader
16. Have you ever been employed by the City of Chula Vista? (0) No
17. If you have worked for the City of Chula Vista please provide the department and dates of employment.
Not applicable
18. Please indicate the area(s) in which you have expertise and experience, or select None: (select as many as applicable) [x] Information [x] Accounting
Technology & and Finance -
Data Security - Experience
Experience and/or
and/or professional
expertise in credentials in
cyber security contracting,
2 and sensitive procurement,
personal public auditing,
information control,
management compliance,
and protection. and/or general
oversight
professional
services.
19. If you selected one or more of the areas of expertise and experience above, please describe the expertise and experience that you would bring to the selected area(s). (250 words or less) My experience as a former public accounting IT auditor in the area of information technology and data security demonstrates my dedication to protecting sensitive personal data. I have practical experience in evaluating and improving cyber security protocols, ensuring that vital data is protected from changing threats. My expertise in internal controls, a crucial component of IT audit, enables me to find weaknesses and strengthen systems, fostering a robust defense against future intrusions. Additionally, I am well-equipped to traverse the complex web of data privacy requirements to ensure that the information in our community continues to be in accordance with applicable laws.
My experience as a management consultant has sharpened my financial monitoring skills in accounting and finance. My contributions to the budgeting and forecasting procedures, which help in the effective allocation of resources, serve as an example of my financial savvy. Additionally, my strong background in public accounting (e.g., audits and financial controls), paired with my CPA license, gives me an astute eye for financial concerns.
In essence, my multifaceted experiences in Information Technology & Data Security and Accounting and Finance converge to create a skill set uniquely suited to the Privacy Protection & Technology Advisory Commissioner role. I bring a holistic understanding of both technological and financial dimensions, ensuring that our community's technology policies balance innovation and protecting sensitive personal information. My commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and data security will remain unwavering as I contribute to the commission's mission.
20. Are you currently serving on any board or commission for Chula Vista or any other governmental agency? (0) No
21. If so, which ones?
Not answered
22. Per Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.25.030, I understand:
-If I am currently serving on a board or commission, I must resign from my current board or commission if 1 am appointed.
-I must have served at least 12 months on my current board or commission in order to be appointed to another board or commission.
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23. What do you hope to accomplish in the role of a Privacy Protection & Technology Advisory Commissioner? (250 words or less)
In the capacity of a Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commissioner, my aspiration is to leverage my diverse professional background to serve our community effectively. I aim to achieve the following critical objectives:
Policy Enhancement: I will actively contribute to the development of robust technology policies, ensuring they strike a 3 delicate balance between technological advancement and privacy protection.
Surveillance Oversight: My experience in IT auditing will enable me to provide vigilant oversight of surveillance technology, emphasizing transparency, responsible use, and ethical adherence.
Procurement Standards: I am committed to establishing stringent procurement standards for sensitive or surveillance technology agreements, emphasizing accountability, data protection, and privacy compliance.
Information Security: Leveraging my risk management background, I will focus on enhancing sensitive personal information management, security, and privacy through advanced measures.
Community Engagement: Engaging with the public and gathering diverse perspectives will be a priority. I aim to ensure the Commission remains responsive to evolving privacy concerns.
In summary, my dedication is to be a vigilant advocate for responsible and ethical technology use. Through collaboration with fellow commissioners, city officials, and the public, I aim to create a safer, more secure, and privacy-conscious technological environment for all residents
24. I understand that to be considered, I must submit a résumé along with this application.
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Marlano.Batson Resume BCG2023.pdf
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25. The City understands meeting schedules and individual availability may change. We ask that you consider the meeting schedule when applying. In accordance with CVMC 2.25.200, the Commission shall set the date, time, and location of its regular meetings by written resolution and may change its regular meeting day, time, or location by written resolution.
The Commission's meeting schedule shall include at least one regular meeting every other month through December 31, 2024, and then one regular meeting quarterly thereafter. Special meetings may be scheduled as needed. Ordinance No. 3553
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26. 1 am familiar with the responsibilities of the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission and l am willing to assume them.
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27. I understand if I am selected to serve on this board or commission I will need to disclose certain economic interests on a public document (Form 700) in accordance with the City of Chula Vista's Conflict of Interest Code Enter your initials to MB
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28. I understand that this application and any documents submitted in connection with the application process are public records and may be publicly disclosed.
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29. I attest the information I provided is accurate and true. 4 Enter your full name to MB
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City of Chula Vista
This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 5 Marlano Batson, CPA
Chuls Victo CA 01912
SUMMARY
I am a seasoned management consultant with a successful track record managing teams of 2-5 financial institutions and retail professionals. My strengths lie in driving growth, process optimization, resource allocation, and organizational design. I excel in collaborative problem-solving and using advanced analytics for large-scale transformations to deliver significant value.
During my MBA program, I contributed to expanding investment opportunities and improving decision-making at a private equity firm. I conducted thorough industry research and analysis, identifying new investment themes that boosted our deal pipeline.
I also have a strong foundation as a former public accounting IT auditor, focusing on financial statements, internal controls, and regulatory risk. I am a Licensed Certified Public Accountant in Arizona, emphasizing my commitment to professional excellence.
EXPERIENCE
BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP, LLP San Diego, CA
Project Leader Sept 2023 - present
Consultant Jul 2021 - Sept 2023
• Financial Institutions:
• Forecasting and budgeting process assessment for a national non-bank mortgage lender • Led an assessment of the existing forecasting and budgeting process against best practices and identified key areas for improvement
• Developed a new budgeting template, financial model, and KPI tracking for the FP&A function to increase forecasting accuracy and create leadership accountability • Drove stakeholder engagement across finance, capital markets, and sales & operations in preparation for monthly board meetings
• Product and technology spend strategy for a global payment provider • Performed a product and technology spend allocation diagnostic for a global payment provider, identifying key areas of spend to drive growth and achieve 5-year ambition • Large-scale organizational restructuring for a government-sponsored entity • Redesigned organizational structure to fit new business growth strategy; closely collaborated with clients to use our design process and tools to cascade structure throughout all levels • Retail and Consumer Practice
• Growth strategy for the private-label brand of a national supermarket chain • Developed a comprehensive growth strategy to accelerate sales and margin growth for private-label brands • Constructed a detailed financial model, quantifying growth strategy and estimated $500M in EBIT growth • Expansion strategy for a global quick-service restaurant chain • Conducted geo-analytics, market research, and competitor benchmarking to develop two growth initiatives; built financial models to assess financial impact and identify best practices to achieve growth ambition • Performed a retail operations assessment for a graduation product company • Developed advanced analytics, tools, and reporting to increase transparency of company performance • Conducted demand planning and forecasting and provided recommendations to increase throughput • Partnership strategy for a global hotel chain
• Performed a partnership assessment for a potential new hotel offering • Developed financial modeling and performed geo-analytics to assess cannibalization risk and EBIT potential • A.l. growth strategy for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing • Defined a 5-year growth for A.I. enabled personal computing • Developed a total addressable market model, sizing the future market size of Al-enabled personal computers VIRGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC San Francisco, CA
Private Equity Associate - MBA Intern Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 • Performed industry research and analysis to establish additional investment themes, increasing the deal pipeline by 5x • Developed financial models, valuation, capital structure, and risks for multiple target investment opportunities, increasing the speed by which investment decisions were made
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP San Diego, CA & Phoenix, AZ Risk Assurance - Digital Risk Solutions - Senior Associate Jan 2018 - Sep 2019 • Developed a risk and controls framework for a national financial institution following the implementation of a new financial enterprise resource planning system
• Performed business process optimization to increase efficiency and reduce bottlenecks for client transactions, leading to a 30% improvement in process efficiency
• Identified efficiency opportunities within supply chain process audit, resulting in an additional 25% in billable fees for PwC and 10% recovery in uncollectible accounts receivable
• 1 of 250 candidates selected by PwC for a pilot program and as a result, produced several "whitepapers" used to administer audits adhering to strict and high-quality regulatory standards Risk Assurance - Process Assurance - Associate Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 • Assigned a senior associate stretch assignment and successfully completed an engagement one month earlier exceeding client expectations and creating a 15% savings in engagement margins • Optimized revenue Business Process Controls and General Information Technology Controls test procedures resulting in 30% in engagement margin savings
• Identified inefficiencies in a client's regulatory control testing procedures and documentation during an engagement, creating a 20% cost savings in testing budget
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Chicago, IL Master of Business Administration Sep 2019 - Jun 2021
Concentrations: Finance, Economics, Operations Management, and Business Analytics • Awarded the Schloemer Scholarship - Merit Based Scholarship THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA - ELLER COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT Tucson, AZ Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 Majors: Accounting and Management Information Systems
• Awarded "Most Outstanding Senior" of the Eller College of Management GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tucson, AZ
Associate of Science in Business Administration and Economics Aug 2011 - Jul 2013