Staff Report — Simi Valley City Council, June 24, 2024

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY

MEMORANDUM
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une 24, 2024
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: City Council
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ROM: Office of the City Manager
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UBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF SIMI VALLEY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicants nominated to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board.

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation (Foundation) is a separate 501(c)(3) non -profit organization that provides endowment and annual financial support for the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. The Foundation Board is comprised of up to 21 voting members , including seven City Council -appointed public members. All members serve staggered four-year terms of office.

On April 15, 2024, the City Council appointed Mayor Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes to serve on an interview subcommittee to nominate applicants for appointment to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation B oard. The interviews took place on May 23, 2024.

FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
There are currently four City-Council appointed vacancies on the Foundation Board with terms beginning on July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2028 . Subsequently after the r ecruitment was init iated, a City Council- appointed Board member resigned, therefore, an additional vacancy exists to fill the remainder of the term, beginning July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2026. The City initiated a recruitment on February 20, 2024, to solicit applications for the current vacancies. The deadline for applications was March 29, 2024. Recruitment efforts included a press release, cable television public service announcements, outreach by the Foundation Board members, social media shares, and posting on the City’s website. A total of seven applications were received.

On May 23, 2024, the interview subcommittee interviewed six applicants (one applicant was unable to attend the interview) and recommended five for appointment to the Foundation Board, as detailed below. The applications of the nominees are included as Attachment A beginning on page 4.
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AGENDA ITEM NO.

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Nominees Term Expires
Laur
a Kritzer June 30, 2026
Sam Cohen June 30, 2028
Martin Hall June 30, 2028
Taylor Koep June 30, 2028
Michael Sperber June 30, 2028
T
he interview subcommittee recommends that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicants nominated to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board with terms commencing July 1, 2024, with one term concluding on June 30, 2026, and four terms concluding on June 30, 2028.

T
he following alternatives are available to the City Council:

1. A
pprove, and the Mayor appoint, the applicants nominated to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board with terms commencing July 1, 2024, with one term concluding on June 30, 2026, and four terms concluding on June 30, 2028;

2. P
rovide staff with other direction.

T
he interview subcommittee recommends Alternative No. 1.

SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
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move to approve, and the Mayor appoint , applicants nominated to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board with a term commencing July 1, 2024, with one term concluding on June 30, 2026, and four terms concluding on June 30, 2028.

SUMMARY
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here are currently four City-Council appointed vacancies on the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board. Subsequently after the recruitment was initiated, a City Council-appointed member resigned after the recruitment was initiated, therefore, an additional vacancy exists to fill the remainder of the term. On May 23, 2024, the interview subcommittee comprised of Mayor Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes i nterviewed six applicants (one applicant was unable to attend the interview) and recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, five applicants nominated to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board. These appointments will commence on July 1, 2024, with one term concluding on June 30, 2026, and four terms concluding on June 30, 2028.
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Linda Swan
Assistant City Manager
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repared by: Anna M. Medina, Deputy Community Services Director 3 19/05-24
INDEX Page
Attachment A - Applications ............................................................. 4 Submission # 3097580
IP Address 107.184.99.132
Submission Recorded On 03/28/2024 2:51 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 6 minutes, 29 seconds

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Thank you for your interest in serving on the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board (Foundation). This recruitment is to fill four (4) City Council appointed vacancies.

The Foundation's purpose is to develop, support, encourage, and enhance presentation of the performing and visual arts, educational programs, and cultural activities within the City of Simi Valley through its fundraising effort. The Foundation provides annual financial support and is currently building an endowment fund for the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Its signature fundraising event is the Spotlight Awards, which also recognizes contributions made by local performers, volunteers, educators, and patrons.

The deadline for this application is Friday, March 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. If you have any questions regarding this application or the appointment process, please contact Anna Medina, Deputy Community Services Director at [email protected] .
* Full Name
Laura Kritzer
* Full Address
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* Mobile Phone
Home Phone
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LAUSD
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Paraprofessional
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Working with special needs children in small group setting, assisting Teacher with students, engaging in play, diaper changing, toileting How did you hear of this opportunity with the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation? Other: live nearby
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Have been involved with Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts for the past 15 years as Den Mom Attach a resume
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Advancement Chair for Boy Scouts, Den leader for troop
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Fundraise for Boy Scouts, pancake breakfast, organize fundraisers with CBE in Simi Valley *
Good with people, ASL, Play guitar
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None
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Love the theater
Email
Place of Employment
Job Title
Responsibilities
Please list any relevant work experience, volunteer work, community activities, or memberships. Feel free to list any significant accomplishments, awards, or impact that has resulted in these areas. You may also attach a resume.

Please list any past and current memberships in volunteer or non-profit organizations and include any Board positions held.

Please share your background and experience in planning fundraising events. Also, include any arts related experience. Include any events you organized or were involved in.

What about the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation is compatible with your experience and why does this compatibility motivate you to serve as a Foundation member?

ATTACHMENT A
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Are you willing and able to attend Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board meetings, which are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center?
Yes
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Laura Kritzer
First and Last Name (by typing my name below, I acknowledge that this application and information contained herein is a matter of public record upon submittal):
5 Submission # 3097447
IP Address 107.184.131.31
Submission Recorded On 03/28/2024 1:59 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 18 minutes, 24 seconds

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Thank you for your interest in serving on the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board (Foundation). This recruitment is to fill four (4) City Council appointed vacancies.

How did you hear of this opportunity with the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation? Current or Past Board Member
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I currently serve on the executive board of Simi Valley Neighborhood Council No. 2 as Vice President. I have volunteered in the past for the Simi Valley Community Grants Committee, the Point-in-Time homeless count, as a polling place worker for recent elections, and extensively with my child's PTA board.

Attach a resume
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I am currently the vice president of Neighborhood Council No. 2 Executive Board in Simi Valley. I have participated in the Community Grants Committee (2023 and the upcoming 2024 committee). I volunteered for the Simi Valley Point-in-Time Homeless Count, and have volunteered as a polling place worker in the last three elections. I have also been active in multiple PTA associations every year my son has been in school. *
As part of volunteering for PTA association, I have worked within small groups to plan events, solicit donations and sponsorships while adhering to strict rules around fundraising and fund management.
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I have expertise in digital communications and social media, as well as community outreach. *
N/A
Email
Place of Employment
Job Title
Responsibilities
Please list any relevant work experience, volunteer work, community activities, or memberships. Feel free to list any significant accomplishments, awards, or impact that has resulted in these areas. You may also attach a resume.

Please list any past and current memberships in volunteer or non-profit organizations and include any Board positions held.

Please share your background and experience in planning fundraising events. Also, include any arts related experience. Include any events you organized or were involved in.

What special skills or expertise can you contribute to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation? Please share any financial/accounting or marketing experience that could benefit the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation. 6 *
I believe the work that the Cultural Arts Foundation does, and the events held at the Cultural Arts Center are a benefit to the community and I have a personal love for the arts. I feel strong that arts should be supported, encouraged, and that participation is immensely beneficial to participants and the community as a whole. *
Are you willing and able to attend Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board meetings, which are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center?
Yes
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Sam Cohen
What about the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation is compatible with your experience and why does this compatibility motivate you to serve as a Foundation member?
First and Last Name (by typing my name below, I acknowledge that this application and information contained herein is a matter of public record upon submittal):
7 Submission # 3062387
IP Address 172.112.16.182
Submission Recorded On 03/12/2024 1:01 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 45 minutes, 55 seconds

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Thank you for your interest in serving on the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board (Foundation). This recruitment is to fill four (4) City Council appointed vacancies.

How did you hear of this opportunity with the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation? City of Simi Valley Website
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Educator at Gnomon School for VFX Board of Managers with the Visual Effects Society (VES) Mentor at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Two Time Emmy award winner
Attach a resume
CGI 01-Dec_01.docx
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VES Ventura County Canine Search and Rescue Volunteer
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VES Membership drives and Educational events and outreach. *
All things visual and dramatic arts related.
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Community and Social media Outreach for the VES!
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Email
Place of Employment
Job Title
Responsibilities
Please list any relevant work experience, volunteer work, community activities, or memberships. Feel free to list any significant accomplishments, awards, or impact that has resulted in these areas. You may also attach a resume.

Please list any past and current memberships in volunteer or non-profit organizations and include any Board positions held.

Please share your background and experience in planning fundraising events. Also, include any arts related experience. Include any events you organized or were involved in.

What special skills or expertise can you contribute to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation? Please share any financial/accounting or marketing experience that could benefit the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation. 8 I'm a working artist/educator and proud member of the City of Simi Valley since '97 *
Are you willing and able to attend Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board meetings, which are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center?
Yes
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Martin Hall
What about the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation is compatible with your experience and why does this compatibility motivate you to serve as a Foundation member?
First and Last Name (by typing my name below, I acknowledge that this application and information contained herein is a matter of public record upon submittal):
9 MARTIN B. HALL

EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts Film Production Loyola Marymount U.

Bachelor of Arts Studio Arts U. C. Davis

QUALIFICATIONS
Creating the show’s color and compositing pipeline; working with production in proposing bids for the work requested; structuring the breakdown of tasks for the 2d aspects of the show; management of artists, leadership in terms of developing the look in service of the visual effects supervisor.
*Knowledge of UNIX, Mac and PC 2D and 3D apps: Nuke, Inferno, AE, Primatte, Ultimatte Maya, VRAY, Redshift *Four years working experience on set as a Director of Photography or Gaffer. *Blue/green screen, miniature, high speed and element photography, including Stereography from acquisition to post. *Feature Film producing – From finance to distribution
*VES Member and Education Board Member. Educator- Gnomon School of Visual Effects. *Two-time Emmy award winner

VFX SUPERVISOR
Paramount/Viacom In-House VFX Sup
Bird Box 2 Netflix VFX Sup
Winning Time, S1 HBO (OnSet VFX Sup)
All the Old Knives Amazon Studios (set sup)
The Encounter Amazon Studios (set sup)
Perry Mason, S1 HBO (set sup)
On-Set Supervisor FuseFX
Hero Mode MG, LLC
Thongdrol All In Films
Into The Badlands AMC Networks

COMPOSITING
(Nuke) Runaways Hulu
The Morning Show Apple
Venom Sony Picture Entertainment
Love, Death, Robots (Netflix) Sony Picture Imageworks
Meg
Emoji
American Horror Story (FreakShow) FuseFX
Noah Look FX (comp supervisor)
Oz, the Great and Powerful Sony Picture Imageworks
Riddick EntityFX (comp supervisor)
Chasing Mavericks Digital Sandbox
Amazing Spider Man Pixomondo (comp supervisor)
Hugo
Terra Nova
Hawaii 5O
Perception
Grimm
Mission Impossible 4
Thor WhiskeyTree
Yogi Bear 3D EntityFX
10 Piranha 3D Flat Earth
The Next Three Days FuriousFX
The Rum Diaries
Furry Vengeance
The Spy Next Door
This is It
Get Low
Gamer
Underworld 3
The Ugly Truth
Dance Flick
Race to Witch Mountain
Speed Racer Digital Domain
(Digital Fusion) John Adams CafeFX
(Nuke) Pirates of the Caribbean 3 Digital Domain
Flags of Our Fathers
Meet the Robinsons
My Super X-Girlfriend
Eight Below Stan Winston Digital
Fantastic Four
Serenity Zoic Studios

(Icy/Shake) Garfield Rhythm and Hues
Scooby 2
Cat in the Hat

(Shake) Torque Warner Bros.

Alias
Lord of the Rings 2 The PostHouse NZ
Scooby Doo Pacific Title Digital
Men in Black 2
K19
Tuxedo
Behind Enemy Lines
The Bourne Identity
(Maya) Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
(Inferno) Freddie Got Fingered
The Last Castle
Black Knight

(Fire elements) RollerBall
Joyride
(Fog elements) Dungeons and Dragons
Driven

PAINT AND ROTO
Artist (Matador or ER) Tomb Raider Pacific Title Digital X-Men

TRAILERS
Lord of the Rings Artist (Inferno)
11 Submission # 3100361
IP Address 172.112.10.71
Submission Recorded On 03/29/2024 4:05 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 8 minutes, 35 seconds

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Thank you for your interest in serving on the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board (Foundation). This recruitment is to fill four (4) City Council appointed vacancies.

How did you hear of this opportunity with the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation? Neighbor/Friend
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BFA in Acting, Certificate in Musical Theater, Stage Manager at Mankato Playhouse.

Attach a resume
Koep Resume.pdf
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Youth Outreach for the MN DFL in District 18
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Organized various events in the AMDA library for students who attended the school, help organize3 major events for the DLF *
Knowledge in Theater Arts, experience with people in regards to both customer service and fundraising. *
N/A
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Email
Place of Employment
Job Title
Responsibilities
Please list any relevant work experience, volunteer work, community activities, or memberships. Feel free to list any significant accomplishments, awards, or impact that has resulted in these areas. You may also attach a resume.

Please list any past and current memberships in volunteer or non-profit organizations and include any Board positions held.

Please share your background and experience in planning fundraising events. Also, include any arts related experience. Include any events you organized or were involved in.

What about the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation is compatible with your experience and why does this compatibility motivate you to serve as a Foundation member?
12 As someone who helped establish the culture at Mankato Playhouse, I have lots of experience in and around theater and it's importance. I also believe it is important for my generation to be more involved in our communities.
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Are you willing and able to attend Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board meetings, which are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center?
Yes
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Taylor Koep
First and Last Name (by typing my name below, I acknowledge that this application and information contained herein is a matter of public record upon submittal):
13 T aylor Koep*

WORK EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY - Los Angeles, California Library worker, July 2022 - June 2023
● Working with students to help them find plays/musicals/ research material and know how to locate said materials for the students. Having a basic understanding of copiers and printers to assist students.

Updating book catalogs and student library records. Being a key holder and responsible for the opening and closing of the library . Checking in and out books in a timely fashion. Putting away books correctly as well as going through the shelving multiple times a week to ensure books, scripts, and sheet music where in the correct places and were in usable condition.

THE RIBBON - New York, New York
Hostess, Brunch Maitre D - April 2021 - September 2021
● Sitting guests at appropriate tables in a timely and professional manner, while also being friendly and insightful. Organizing the dining room for special events and working alongside guests to ensure their events were running smoothly . Working alongside waiters to divide the dining room, set and dress tables, and occasionally run and bus tables. Entering in over the phone pick up orders as well as assisting guests over the phone. Being responsible for the opening and closing of the restaurant.

MANKATO PLA YHOUSE -Mankato, Minnesota
Stage Manager - October 2019 - March 2020
● Working alongside the director to organize props and costumes for productions. Helping with scheduling for the actors and directors, assisting in the building of sets and tearing them down at the end of production, key holder - in charge of opening and closing the theater. Cleaning the stage before each performance. Making sure performances run smoothly by helping the actors with quick changes, props setting, and assisting in time calls for placements between each acts.

CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATION - Mankato, Minnesota
Customer Service Representative - August 2019 - March 2020 ● Taking calls in a call queue for customer service based needs. Transferred customers to appropriate and working with other departments to quickly fulfill customers’ needs. I was also trained and tasked with the upkeep of Lifeline applications and credits for the states of California and Minnesota.

MOUNTAIN, LTD FOR CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS - Mankato, Minnesota Customer Service Contractor - April 2019-August 2019 (hired on) ● Taking calls in a call queue for customer service based needs. Transferred customers to appropriate and working with other departments to quickly fulfill customers’ needs.

BEST BUY - Roseville, Minnesota
Smart Home Design Expert - September 2016 – November 2018 ● It was my responsibility to know everything and anything about smart home technology and any smart home services and programs Best Buy offered. I was responsible for training other sales associates in smart home technologies and services, as well as being essentially the unofficial leader of the department.
14 TARGET - Shoreview, Minnesota
Fitting Room Attendant and Phone Operator, February 2015 – June 2016 ● Folding or rehanging clothing that were rejected by customers or returned, greeting and helping customers find correct sizes, organizing the back room for the softlines' department, answering the phone and transferring calls to the correct departments

EDUCATION
Twin Cities Academy, Saint Paul, Minnesota
High School Diploma, June 2016
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York/LA
Conservatory Certificate (NY), February 2022 / BF A (LA), June 2023

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
● Experience with Adobe, Microsoft Office, and Google Drive ● Training in film lighting, audio, editing, and screenplay writing ● Stage Manager experience
● Experience working with clients over the phone and in person ● Successfully running social media accounts and staying on top of current social media/content creation trends

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● Over 11,000 followers on Tiktok including accounts such as The Detroit Lions, thatvikingsfan, and Katlynn Gill.
● Represented Best Buy as a shift leader for their Tech Zone during Super Bowl LII festivities at Mall of America, demonstrating smart home products to a wide variety of individuals including celebrities and athletes such as Stefan Diggs.
● Promoted as the first Smart Home Designer for Best Buy and the first to sell the partnered Vivint service we offered. I also consistently had the highest numbers of the market. ● Worked alongside multiple corporate level employees inside Best Buy , including Hubert Joly , the CEO at the time.
● Elected as the youngest Outreach Coordinator for Senate District 19 in Minnesota. ● While with Consolidated Communications, I started a company-wide system to train other call center representatives in various markets and provide them with access to easy to use guides for the various rules and regulations related to the government program “Lifeline”.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
15 PERSONAL REFERENCES
More available upon request
* - I do prefer to go by Dakota but T aylor is my name for legal uses 16 Submission # 3087295
IP Address 72.109.72.138
Submission Recorded On 03/24/2024 11:45 a.m.

Time to Take Survey 26 minutes, 20 seconds

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Thank you for your interest in serving on the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board (Foundation). This recruitment is to fill four (4) City Council appointed vacancies.

How did you hear of this opportunity with the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation? City of Simi Valley Website
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UL Solutions: Senior Manager, Sustainability & Certification Sales Global Business Management - Responsible Sourcing Operations Management - Retail Food Safety Through my various roles within UL Solutions, I have developed an understanding in media relations, government affairs, safety certifications, and community engagement. Currently volunteer with the Simi Valley Youth Soccer League and Little League Baseball. Formerly coached youth soccer for Los Angeles Unified School District Attach a resume
Sperber Resume 3.24.24.docx
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UC Irvine - Member of Board of Advisors, Customer Engagement Extension Program Simi Valley Youth Soccer League - Director of Field Operations Little League Baseball - New Coach Development
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Supporter of the Arts. My son is currently attending Valley View Middle School and has been lucky enough to join their Drama Program where he has held lead roles in various musical productions. I was raised playing the saxophone for various concert bands, my father produced a charity record titled "Forgotten Eyes" (similar to "We are the World"). We are season ticket holders at the Pantages Theater and simply love the world of musical theater. *
I am a tenacious individual who never settles for the status quo. My professional background shows a pattern of improvement and upward mobility coupled with a sense of Email
Place of Employment
Job Title
Responsibilities
Please list any relevant work experience, volunteer work, community activities, or memberships. Feel free to list any significant accomplishments, awards, or impact that has resulted in these areas. You may also attach a resume.

Please list any past and current memberships in volunteer or non-profit organizations and include any Board positions held.

Please share your background and experience in planning fundraising events. Also, include any arts related experience. Include any events you organized or were involved in.

What special skills or expertise can you contribute to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation? 17 loyalty for my organization. I am keen enough to understand the value of networking while also understanding the value of active listening. I am always willing to ask questions and push the envelope knowing the worst that can happen is I am told no. However, no, is only a barrier for that moment, not forever. *
Professionally, I sit in a commercial role that focuses on sales, marketing, and strategy development for globally accepted and utilized services that impact our everyday lives.

I am a habitual winner in this space and am relentless in the pursuit of change and improvement to increase sales and profitability for my organization. *
To be perfectly honest, the extent of my knowledge of the SV Cultural Arts Center is limited . I do however believe in community and the ability to serve in a capacity that can benefit others. As stated in an earlier answer, my son is interested in a career in Musical Arts and is actively involved in Musical Theater. Serving the SV Cultural Arts Center Foundation would be a phenomenal way to further root myself in the growth of our community and the arts. *
Are you willing and able to attend Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board meetings, which are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center?
Yes
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Michael Sperber
Please share any financial/accounting or marketing experience that could benefit the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation.

What about the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation is compatible with your experience and why does this compatibility motivate you to serve as a Foundation member?
First and Last Name (by typing my name below, I acknowledge that this application and information contained herein is a matter of public record upon submittal):
18 Michael Sperber

Summary:

Senior Manager with over two decades of experience in the safety and quality industry.

Currently leading sales teams across North, Central, and South America at UL Solutions, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. Proven track record of delivering operational and commercial excellence, driving business development and innovation, and excelling in P&L management. Specializes in testing, inspection, and certification within sustainability, ethical sourcing, retail food, beverage, hospitality, food manufacturing, and global food safety initiatives. Member of the Board of Advisors at the University of California, Irvine, supporting the Customer Experience Certificate Program.

Experience:

Senior Sales Manager
UL Solutions
Apr 2023 - Present
• Lead sales teams across North, Central, and South America, overseeing sales support, inside sales, account management, and new business acquisition. • Develop and execute short and long-term commercial strategies to drive business growth and meet objectives.
• Establish business objectives, team policies, and procedures to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Analyze market needs, customer expectations, and competition to define and deliver overall strategy to increase market share and brand awareness.

Global Business Manager
UL Solutions
Apr 2019 - Apr 2023
• Managed UL's Responsible Sourcing, Supplier Quality Audits & Certification, and Retail Foodservice Audit teams globally.
• Provided operational and commercial leadership across multiple regions, focusing on exceeding customer expectations.
• Oversaw P&L ownership, strategy development, operations, quality, and business development initiatives.

Operations Manager
UL Solutions
Aug 2017 - Oct 2019
• Led growth and product capabilities within UL's Food Safety sector, positively impacting consumer/retail and industrial food safety industries.
• Managed UL Everclean division, responsible for comprehensive food safety inspection, audit, and training services.
• Directed P&L responsibility, customer outreach, client risk analysis, and team management efforts.

19 Sales Executive
UL Solutions
Aug 2016 - Oct 2017
• Oversaw growth of Food Safety product lines, including UL Everclean and UL Registrar services.
• Drove sales through comprehensive assessment offerings for restaurants, grocers, and retailers.
• Managed customer engagement, brand consistency, and organic/inorganic growth strategies.

Managing Partner
Quality Resource Partners (QRP)
Jul 2014 - Aug 2016
• Specialized in permanent and contract placements for the manufacturing industry, focusing on quality management roles.
• Worked closely with key decision-makers to deliver top-quality candidates for various positions.

Education:

BS Business Management, Western Governors University

Skills:
• Business Strategy
• Operations Management
• Team Management
• P&L Management
• Sales Leadership
• Market Analysis
• Customer Relationship Management

Publications:
• Authored multiple articles on topics related to testing, inspection, and certification within the safety and quality industry.

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