The City of South San Francisco
Office of the City Clerk
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
SALIFORNIA (650) 877-8518
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION
APPLYIN FOR (more than one may be selected)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee*
*Must he a resident offor employed in South San Francisco Conference Center Authority -Business Representative
*Must represent a Business in South San Francisco Business Name:
Conference Center Authority -Community Representative
Conference Center Authority -Hotel Representative*
*Must represent a Hotel in South San Francisco Hotel Name:
Cultural Arts Commission
Equity and Public Safety Commission
Housing Authority
Housing Authority Tenant Commission*
*Must be a resident of the Housing Authority
Library Board
Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee
Parking Place Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Traffic Safety Commission
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Full Name: RIVAS BERRIOS JOHN F
Last First MI.
Address: District: 5
Street Address (Select One)
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA 94080
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Telephone: Email
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The City of South San Francisco
Office of the City Clerk
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
CALIFORNIA (650) 877-8518
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Why are you interested in serving as a Boards and Commissions member? What do you feel you could I am interesting in continuing to help the community as a Tenant Commissioner and extending my service.
What qualifies you for this appointment?
I have already served as the Tenant Commissioner here for the last 2 years and have demonstrated my capabilities to handle the position.
What is your vision for growth in South San Francisco?
My vision for growth in South San Francisco includes a focus on ensuring a safe place to live for people that are a part of the low-income community and the community of South San Francisco as a whole.
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The City of South San Francisco
Office of the City Clerk
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
CALIFORNIA (650) 877-8518
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
What community activities are you presently involved in, or have been in the past? am presently involved in the Lions club, and my work as the Tenant Commissioner. I also work as a Substance Abuse Courselor with the Spanish-speaking community in order to help combat addictions.
Are you currently receiving any form of compensation from the City for work performed? DYES • NO If yes, please explain: $100 a month for the Commissioner position Do you have any relatives serving on Council, Boards, Commissions, or Committees or are otherwise employed by the City of South San Francisco? • YES • NO Name: Position: Relationship:
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer: Mission Council/Dry Zone San Francisco
City:
Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor From: Jan 2000 To: Present Responsibilities: Run therapy groups of 25 clients suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders, mandated by the city of San Francisco, and run groups of 25 people with multiple DUI offenses from any states or counties.
Employer: Dollar,Tree Colma
City:
Job Title: Manager From: July 2024 To: Present
Responsibilities: Manage a full team of employees receiving and stacking products. 3 SOU
The City of South San Francisco
Office of the City Clerk
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
SALIFORNIA (650) 877-8518
EDUCATION
School: City College of San Francisco City: San Francisco 2006 2011 Drug and Alcohol Studies
From: To: Degree:
School: City:
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DISCLAIMER RE
Signature: - Date: 7/21/24
I certify that, to the bes all statements in this application are complete and true. I agree and understand that any mis-statem will cause me to forfeit all rights to appointment to a Commission, Board, or nittee with the City of South San Francisco.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and will remain valid 1 year from the date of submission. If you are selected to serve on a Board or Commission, you may be required to file an Annual Statement of Economic Interest (FPPC Form 700) and bi-annual Ethics Training (AB1234).
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Submission Date: 07/21/24 JM
4 John Fitzgerald Rivas Berrios
Objective: To obtain a challenging position where I can utilize my experience in hotel and restaurant management and Drugs and Alcohol therapists to become a staff member achieving all goals with a positive communication skill for success.
• Drugs and Alcohol Studies Certificate-CAADE
• Very hard worker, great communication skills, friendly, positive attitude • Well organized and pays attention to detail
• Adheres to strict confidentiality as required by law (HIPAA) • Experience managing 30-90 staff members
• Experience working in residential housing
• Program development skills
• Group facilitation skills
• Experience developing budget
• Conflict resolution skills
Experiences and Accomplishments
• AVT license
• Conducted training and supervision of Avatar computer programming • Clinical Evaluation, Service Coordinator, and one- on- one Counseling • Adhered to strict confidentiality laws and CAADE code of ethics • Menu development and cost
• Monitored clients progress and held them accountable for behaviors • Responsible for assisting clients with health problems and medications • Responsible for all food operations including but not limited to quality control, inventory, and food cost management
• Composed employee schedule, directed safety training and proper sanitation • Managed a team of over 20 employees
• Supervised 30-90 employees
Education & Certifications
City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA.
Drug and Alcohol Certificate Studies 1985-2011
General Education 1981-1985
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Liberal Arts 1984-1984
W. Wilson High School 1983
Private Catholic Salesian School 1970-1982
Colegio Santa Cecilia, Santa Tecla, El Salvador, Central América Bachillerato en Mecanica Industrial-Industrial Mechanics Skills
Fluent in writing, reading, and speaking, English and Spanish.
Employment History
Dollar Tree Colma, CA
Manager 2024-Present
Mission Council, DRY/ZONE DUI Multiple Offender Program San Francisco, CA Substance Abuse Counselor/Instructor 2011-present
Transdev San Francisco, CA
Autonomous Driver Operator 2021-2022
Fistful of Tacos San Francisco
Executive Chef Owner 06/18-05/19
Urban Bistro/S.F. Soup Company Burlingame, CA
Executive Chef 05/17-05/18
Nachoria Restaurant Burlingame, CA
Executive Chef 10/15-/04/17
Bullit Tavern and Lightning Tavern/Disgruntled Goat Group San Francisco, CA Chef / in charge of all kitchen operations 2015- 8/15
I.A.D.E.T/DUI/First Offender Program San Francisco, CA
Substance Abuse Counselor/Instructor 2013-2013
Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco Inc. San Francisco, CA.
Substance abuse Counselor and Chef 2009-2011
Latino Commission South San Francisco, CA.
Substance Abuse Counselor 2007 - 2008
Ruth Chris' Steak House San Francisco CA.
Executive Chef 1999-2005
Marie Callender's Daly City, CA
Executive trainer Chef 1997-1998
Pier Restaurants Inc. San Francisco, CA.
Chef 1996-1996