CITy Application for Appointment to
CLY CLERK
Ga. AM 9:54 City Board or Commission
2023 OCT 18
Please provide the following information and return this application to the Office of the City Clerk by:
• EMAIL to Renia Shahnazarian at [email protected]; • U.S.MAIL MAIL to Office of the City Clerk, E. Broadway Suite 110, Glendale, CA 91206-4308; or • FAX to (818) 241-5386
Applicant must be a Glendale resident and registered to vote in the city.
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Name of Board or Commission:Historic Preservation Commission Date:October 2, 2023 I. Personal
Name:Jeffrey Head
Number of years lived in Glendale:28 years
Are you a registered voter in the City of Glendale? (required) * Yes • No II. Education
College: San Francisco State University Degree:BA Film
College:San Francisco Statue University Degree:MA Educational Technology III. Business / Professional Experience
Position:Writer Company Name:
Address:_
street address city zip code
Telephone Number: (_ Email:
Job Description: Writer.
Design Review Board Candidates Only
Are you a registered architect? • Yes • No Registration Number:_ IV. Organizations / Civic Activities
List Affiliations: The Glendale Historical Society
The Los Angeles Conservancy
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V. Qualifications / Experience
List relevant experience and skills: Please see attached resume.
Brief Statement as to my interest in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission:
I am a long-time resident of Glendale with an ongoing interest in historical nreservation. I have written extensivelv on tonics VI. Other Information
(A) Attach a current resume.
(B) Include a brief written statement outlining your views on the roles and responsibilities of this Board or Commission, its key issues, and your goals if appointed. (attach an additional sheet if necessary) (C) If applicable, include the commission(s) on which you have served previously and include the time frame.
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JEFFREY HEAD
SUMMARY
Established writer and editor with extensive
research experience related to art, design, and
architecture.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Writer and Editor - Art, Architecture, Design
Los Angeles, California and New York, New York
Co-author, Architectural Pottery: A Moveable
Landscape. Published by Monacelli Press,
2024
• Co-edited, Jack Rogers Hopkins - California
Design Maverick. The Sam and Alfreda
Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts, 2022
Author of Regional Landscape Architecture:
Northern California: Rooted in Resilience.
Published by Schiffer, 2019
• Author of Regional Landscape Architecture:
Southern California: Mediterranean Modern.
Published by Schiffer, 2019
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• Contributing writer, Craig Ellwood: Self-Made
Modern, by Michael Boyd. Rizzoli
International Publications, 2017
Contributing writer, Lustron Stories, by
Charles Mintz. Ohio State University Press,
2016
• Contributing writer, Hand in Hand: California
Mid-Century Designs of Evelyn and Jerome
Ackerman. Pointed Leaf Press, Summer
2014
• Writer of video summaries representing
hundreds of hours of lectures and
presentations in the Sci-Arc (Southern
California Institute of Architecture) media
library, Summer, 2014
Author of Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor.
Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd.,
January, 2013
Author of No Nails, No Lumber - The Bubble
Houses of Wallace Neff. Published by
Princeton Architectural Press, December,
2011
2 Contributing writer, Modern Americana:
Studio Furniture From High Craft to High
Glam, by Todd Merrill and Julie Iovine.
Published by Rizzoli International, 2008
• Various articles and essays for The
Architect's Newspaper, Architectural Record,
Art & Living, Form, LUXE, Metropolis,
Modern, and the Los Angeles Times, art
galleries and other publications.
Curatorial and Research - Art, Architecture,
Design
Consulting archivist for:
• Buff & Hensman papers (The Huntington
Library)
• Josef Van der Kar papers (Stanford
University)
• Allyn E. Morris papers (UCSB)
• Don Albinson papers (Stanford University)
• Henry P. Glass papers (Chicago History
Museum)
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• Haralamb H. Georgescu papers (The Getty
Research Institute) Los Angeles, California
and Bucharest, Romania
• Assistant to Curator (U.S. Liaison)
Research and development of
architectural materials for the exhibition
and accompanying catalog, Haralamb H.
Georgescu: A Romanian Architect in the
United States of America, retrospective
at the Ion Mincu University of
Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest,
Romania (January 15, 2007 - December
2008)
• Curator of university library gallery
exhibition, Herbert Matter: Modernist
Photography and Graphic Design, Stanford
(December 2005 - December 2006)
• Assistant to Curator, The Knoll Museum
Wrote and edited material related to
collection, exhibition catalog and extensive
online finding aid. East Greenville,
Pennsylvania. September 2000 to March
2001.
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Grants
Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA)
Summer 2010
Supite Gral for see ah related to Post-War
*raham Foundation Grant Recipien Sprine 2008
Publishing grant for research and development of
Wallace Neff: The Bubble Houses, an extensive
survey of Neff's design of thin shell concrete
construction for low-cost, post-war housing.
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University, San Francisco,
CaliforniaMaster of Arts, Educational Technology
(Instructional Systems Design)
Bachelor of Arts, Film
MEMBERSHIP
Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)
Los Angeles Conservancy
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2025 MAR 27 PM 12: 58
Application for Appointment to
City Board or Commission
Please provide the following information and return this application to the Office of the City Clerk by:
•EMAIL to the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected]; • U.S. MAIL to Office of the City Clerk, 613 E. Broadway Suite 110, Glendale, CA 91206-4308; or • FAX to (818) 241-5386
Applicant must be a Glendale resident and registered to vote in the city.
Your application details must match your voter registration information.
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Name of Board or Commission: HPC Date: 03/26/2025
Are you currently serving on this Board or Commission and applying for reappointment? • Yes Le No Personal
Legal Name: Raffi Soualian
Number of years lived in Glendale: 36
Are you a registered voter in the City of Glendale? (required) • Yes • No Have you previously served on a Board or Commission? • Yes El No If Yes, what Commission(s) and years did you serve?
II. Education
College: University of Southern California Degree: Bachelor Of Science Business Adminstaration College: Degree:
Ill. Business / Professional Experience
Position: Real Estate Broker Company Name: JohnHart Real Estate Job Description: Residential and Commerical Real Estate Broker Design Review Board Candidates Only
Are you a registered architect? • Yes • No Registration Number:_ K-506 (1/25) (over)
TV. Orgunizationas / Civic Activities
List Affiliations: Homenetmen Ararat Member
Chamlian School Dads Club
¡V. Qualifications / Experience
List relevant experience and skills: Real Estate Broker since 2010 Sold historic and contributory homes
VI. Other Information
(A) Attach a current resume.
(B) Include a brief written statement outlining your views on the roles and responsibilities of this Board or Commission, its key issues, and your goals if appointed. (attach an additional sheet if necessary) (C) If applicable, include the commission(s) on which you have served previously and include the time frame.
INFORMATION CONTAINED THIN THIS DOCUMENT THAT YOU DO NOT WANT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. Y K-506 (1/25)
RAFFI
SOUALIAN
Raffi Soualian
PROFILE
Raffi Soualian is a dedicated REALTOR! and broker associate with JohnHart Real Estate, known for providing expert guidance and exceptional service. A Glendale resident for 27 years, Raffi holds a Business Marketing degree from USC and brings a background in business ownership and sales management.
Passionate about helping clients achieve their real estate goals, Roffi, is committed to delivering personalized, detail-oriented service with integrity.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Real Estate Agent - JohnHart Real Estate / April 2013 - Present BS in Business Marketing •Closed multiple deals, exceeding sales targets University of Southern California • Skilled in property valuation and market analysis • Strong negotiator, securing favorable terms
•Built lasting client relationships for repeat business SKILLS & • Proficient with real estate software and marketing tools
STRENGTHS
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Excellent Communication
Property Analysis
REALTOR'
In-Depth Market Knowledge
Broker Associate
Strong Customer Service
• Expert Negotiator
AWARDS &
ACHIEVEMENTS
Top 25 at JohnHart Real Estate
Application for Appointment to
City Board or Commission
Please provide the following information and return this application to the Office of the City Clerk by:
• EMAIL to the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected]; • U.S. MAIL to Office of the City Clerk, 613 E. Broadway Suite 110, Glendale, CA 91206-4308; or • FAX to (818) 241-5386
Applicant must be a Glendale resident and registered to vote in the city.
Your application details must match your voter registration information.
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Name of Board or Commission: Civil Service Commission Date: March 12, 2025 Are you currently serving on this Board or Commission and applying for reappointment? • Yes No Personal
Legal Name: Vartan Djihanian _ Date of Birth: March 19, 1980 Number of years lived in Glendale: 35
Are you a registered voter in the City of Glendale? (required) * Yes O No Have you previously served on a Board or Commission? • Yes • NO If Yes, what Commission(s) and years did you serve?
Education
College: UCLA Anderson School of Management Degree: MBA College: UCLA _ Degree: Political Science/Public Policy III. Business / Professional Experience
Position: Director, Global Government Affairs Company Name: Lam Research Corporation is ta to tea and momar stakenders on pubie policy inmatives impacting the company, including government incentives, regulatory matters, Job Description: anvocate for the company's interests directly with international, federal, state, and local elected officials on key puble polley issues.
Oversee and manage external consultants to align with company objectives.
Design Review Board Candidates Only
Are you a registered architect? • Yes • No Registration Number:_ K-506 (1/25) (over)
IV. Organizations / Civic Activities
List Affiliations: - Vice Chair, Los Angeles County Small Business Commission (2024-present). - Current Commissioner, Los Angeles County Small Business Commission (2023-present). - Current Member, Business Oregon Strategic Plan Advisory Committee (2023-present). - Former Western Region Director for U.S. Chamber of Commerce, advocating on behalf of 750 chambers of commerce.
- As a state and federal legislative staffer, worked to help simplify regulations and reduce taxes for small businesses.
- Former student board member, Glendale Unified School District Board of Education V. Qualifications / Experience
List relevant experience and skills: With three decades of experience in government affairs, public policy, and workforce management, I have dedicated my career to promoting transparency, fairness, and accountability in public service. From advising on regulatory and legislative matters at Lam Research to advocating for business and workforce policies at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, I have worked extensively with government entities to uphold ethical and merit-based employment practices. My background in congressional offices and state government has given me a deep understanding of hiring policies, disciplinary procedures, and the importance of a fair and effective civil service system.
VI. Other Information
(A) Attach a current resume.
(B) Include a brief written statement outlining your views on the roles and responsibilities of this Board or Commission, its key issues, and your goals if appointed. (attach an additional sheet if necessary) (C) If applicable, include the commission(s) on which you have served previously and include the time frame.
If appointed, my goal is to uphold and strengthen Glendale's merit-based civil service system by ensuring that all employment decisions are made fairly, equitably, and in compliance with established policies. I will bring my experience in government affairs, workforce policy, and public service to support decisions that maintain the city's high standards for integrity, efficiency, and accountability. Additionally, I aim to promote transparency and public trust by ensuring that the Commission operates with fairness and consistency in all its proceedings.
I look forward to the opportunity to serve and contribute to the continued success of Glendale's civil service system.
NOTE: THIS FORM BECOMES PUBLIC INFORMATION. INFORM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK IF THERE IS ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT THAT YOU DO NOT WANT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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VARTAN DJIHANIAN +
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lam Research Corporation Los Angeles, CA
Director, Global Government Affairs October 2022 - Present Advise the leadership team and internal stakeholders on public policy initiatives impacting the company, including government incentives, regulatory matters, and legislative issues.
Advocate for the company's interests directly with international, federal, state, and local elected officials on key public policy issues.
Oversee and manage external consultants and lobbyists to align with company objectives.
Represent Lam Research in trade associations and interest groups, enhancing the company's influence and visibility.
Cultivate and manage relationships with government officials and economic development partners globally to support strategic initiatives.
• Established and oversee Lam's federal political action committee (PAC) to enhance political engagement and advocacy efforts.
United States Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles, CA
Director, Western Region (CA, AZ, NV, UT, HI) January 2017 - October 2022 Directed legislative and political activities across five states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. • Delivered speeches and presentations to the media, over 750 local chambers of commerce, trade associations, public officials, and community groups weekly.
• Advocated for key business priorities and policies to members of Congress and their staff.
Katz & Associates/LA Regional Interoperable Communications System Los Angeles, CA Government Relations Director November 2013 - January 2017 • Led an initiative to form a coalition of 88 municipal governments in Los Angeles County for the largest public safety broadband network in the U.S.
• Developed advocacy plans, engaged policymakers, built grassroots coalitions and managed media inquiries.
Worked cross-functionally with technical, public affairs, and strategic communications teams to achieve project goals.
U.S. Senate & U.S. House of Representatives Candidates Wisconsin/New York/Florida Campaign Manager/Deputy Campaign Manager 2010 - 2012
Served as Campaign Manager for Joe DioGuardi (NY) for U.S. Senate, Bruce O'Donoghue (FL) for Congress, and Deputy Campaign Manager for Tommy Thompson (WI) for U.S. Senate. • Oversaw all campaign aspects, including: strategy development, budgeting, media relations, messaging, grassroots efforts, digital advertising, fundraising, vendor management, hiring, and supervising upwards of 15 staff members.
U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC
Communications Director/Press Secretary February 2003-January 2009 • Served as a Communications Director/Press Secretary for U.S. Reps John Campbell (CA-48), Rick Renzi (AZ-1), Howard P. "Buck" Mckeon (CA-27) and Tom Feeney (FL-24). • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategic communications plans. • Advised on key policy issues, including financial services, technology, taxes, and regulations.
Authored speeches, newsletters, opinion editorials, press releases, and talking points.
CA State Senator Bill Morrow (CA-38) San Diego, CA
District Chief of Staff October 2005 - July 2006
• Supervised all district operations, including field staff management, media and direct mail campaigns, and casework. • Engaged with local stakeholders and civic associations on regional initiatives.
James E. Rogan for Assembly/Congress (CA-27) Glendale, CA Field Representative 1993-2000
• Coordinated grassroots campaign, organizing thousands of volunteers from around the country.
U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC
Congressional Page 1997
One of sixty-six students appointed by the Speaker of the House.
EDUCATION
UCLA Anderson School of Management, 2015 + MBA
UCLA + Bachelor of Arts, 2002 • Major: Political Science + Minor: Public Policy