Res No 180-14-14274RESOLUTION NO-180-14-14274
A Resolution consenting to and confirming the appointment of Kelly
Barket,as the Director of the Department of Public Works for the City
of South Miami,Florida.
WHEREAS,the City Manager,on the basis of ability to perform the duties of the
position of Director,hereby recommends the appointment of Kelly Barket as the Director
of the Department of Public Works;and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Article III,Section 5,subsection A.provides that "the City
Manager may not appoint any department director without first obtaining the consent of a
majority of the members of CityCommissionataduly noticed CityCommission meeting/';
and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Commission wish to consent to and confirm the
appointment ofKelly Barket as the Director of the Department of Public Works for the
City of South Miami.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.TheMayorandCityCommission hereby consent and confirm the
appointment ofKelly Barket as the Director ofthe Department ofPublicWorksfor the
City of South Miami.
Section 2.Effective Date,Thisresolutionshallbecome effective immediately
upon adoption by vote of the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2ndday of Septenifber20l4.
APPROVED:
iay6rMAY
READ AND APPROVED ASTO FORM,COMMISSION VOTE:5-0
LANGUA£jOEGALITYAffD\Mayor Stoddard:Yea
EXpn^»N THERE//^J Vice Mayor Harris:Yea
Commissioner Edmond:Yea
Commissioner Liebman:Yea
Commissioner Welsh:Yea
Kelly Barket,Jr.
6760 S.W.75th Terrace
South Miami,Florida 33143
Telephone 305-342-3870
Email MarkeKftgmailcom
Director of Human Resources
Cityof South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Florida 33143
May 31,2011
Dear Director^
Iama former DirectorofGeneral Services Administration for theCityofMiamiandI
am interested inpursuingthe Public Works Chief Superintendent position atthe City of
South Miami.Ihaveenclosedacopyofmyresumeforyourreviewandconsideration
ofmyqualifications for thisposition.
The opportunity toworkfortheCityofSouthMiamiasitsPublicWorksChief
Superintendent isan excellent progression in my career,after having served the City of
Miami ina similar capacity for over five years.Furthermore,this position isof
particular interest to me because of my lifelong residence and regard for the City of
South Miami.
I believe my commitment to quality customer service,unparalleled attention to detail,
and the ability to lead and integrate multiple levels of personnel make me a strong
candidate for your Chief Superintendent.In addition,my strong negotiation skills,
understanding of facilities management andthe mechanics ofthesolidwaste division,
andmy vast experience with contractors and vendors further allows meto contribute
meaningfully toyour Public Works Department.
Thank you in advance for your careful consideration of my resume and application.
Sint^dy,
Kelly Barket,Jr.
6760SW 75Terrace ♦Miami,Florida 33143 ♦Phone (305)661-0652 •Cell(305)342-3870
A trusted senior administrative professional with vast experience in both public and private sectors in
the areas of finance,real estate,budget development,accounting and facilities management.
Consistently recognized for strong analytical skills and for developing excellent working relationships
with colleagues.
City of Miami
Director of General Services Administration
2005 -2010
Responsible for the distribution ofa $19M budgetand administration ofover180employeesin
various City divisions including:Property Maintenance;Fleet-Garage;Radio Communications for
Emergency Systems withinPoliceand Fire departments;Maintenanceofthe Miami RiversideCenter;
and Printing andGraphics.AdditionaldepartmentalresponsibilitiesincludedareasofHuman
Resources,Solid Waste andSanitationServices,Interdepartmental Budgeting,and Purchasing.
Received Green Initiative Awardforthedepartmentandservedasa member oftheBicycleAction
PlanforCityYouthand Families.Dutiesincluded reviewing workofsubordinates,preparing
legislative resolutions and ordinances.
ST.IVES PLC
Miami,Florida
United States Division Billing Manager
2001 -2005
United States divisionbilling manager ofmultinationalprintingcorporationwithNorth America offices
in Miami,Rochester,Cleveland and Hollywood.PromotedtoU.S.division billing manager after
corporation was purchased from previous employer.Supervised staff,billingand order entry infour
plants across the country.Managed accounts receivable in excess of $240M.
Avanti/Case Hoyt,Miami,Florida
Executive to the CEO/Corporate Credit Manager
1986 -2001
Managed the collection of receivables exceeding $60Mfor largest Hispanic graphics and printing
corporationin the US.Responsible for analyzing prospective clients'creditprofilesto determine credit
limits.Implemented assignment of terms for accounts receivables.Oversaw facilities maintenance and
maintenance of corporate vehicle fleet.Managed all corporate real estate leases,purchases and new
business ventures.Established policies and procedures to standardize corporate expenses such as
traveland entertainment.Developed and implemented procedures toalign departmental goals and
objectives with corporate resources,improving efficiency and productivity.Instrumental member of
acquisition team which purchased the Case Hoyt Corporation in Rochester NY,increasing revenues to
$120Mafter purchase.
Jaca Brothers roofing
Miami,Florida
Vice President/Operations Manager
1985 -1986
Managed daily operations and responsible for accounts payable,accounts receivable and purchasing
forminority owned roofing company.Developed requests for proposals,reviewed allcontracts,
warranties,andpreparedbidsfor new business.ManagedHuman Resources,Payroll,Scheduling and
maintainedcorporatevehicle fleet.Consistently met withclients,cityand municipality officials to
discuss progress on existing and prospective jobs.Duties included inspection ofproperty,costing
analysis of materials,characteristics of various buildings and roofsfor efficient estimating.
Dun &Bradstreet Corp.
Miami,Florida
1973 -1985
Divisional Operations Manager
Performed comprehensive credit collectionanalysisby gathering and reviewingfinancial data
toestablishcredit ratings for corporations.Compiled statistical data forsurveysand
business analysis.Developedratiosfor corporations in South Florida market.Performed
audits,hiredand supervised business analysts.Coordinated effective scheduling ofworkin
division.Responsiblefor budgeting andeffectively managed subscriber feedback toimprove
services provided.
Senior Business Analyst
Handledanalytical cases andmajor corporate accounts inSouthFlorida.Responsiblefor
managing complex high inquiry accounts.
Outside Field Analyst
Met individually withclientstowrite corporate credit reports.CoveredMiami-DadeCounty.
Business Analyst
Prepared credit reports and credit ratings on commercial business accounts located in South
Florida.
Barket Real Estate
Miami,Florida
1970 -2010
Managed family ownedreal estate business.Managedfinancesforbusinessincluding,
mortgages,collection of rent,appraisal and rental management for commercial and
residential properties.Asa licensed real estate broker performed allreal estate business
transactionsforpropertyacquisitionorsale.Appliedcost,marketandincomeapproaches
forpurchaseanalysis.Duties alsorequiredinspectionofproperty,analyzingsalesdataand
reviewing assessments.Coordinate with tax assessment agency forreal estate valuation.
Responsible forsupervisionofmaintenancecrews.Hasexperienceworkingwithpermits,
variances and folios.
Community Activities
Memberof Optimist Clubof Westchester,1980 -Present,Boardof Directors 1981-2003,Park
Liaison for Miami-Dade County1982-2002,Recipient of Honorary Lifetime Member,Past Lieutenant
Governor,State of Florida
Cityof South Miami Parks andRecreational Committee,1995 -1998,oversawparksand
recreationalfacilitiesplanningand development
St.ThomastheApostle,presidentofhomeand school,Board of Directors 1982-2000,Chairman of
Development raising over $1M forcapital improvements
United Wayworkplace campaign coordinator
American Red Cross of Greater Miami &TheKeys
LICENSES AND TRAINING
Licensed Real Estate Broker,State ofFlorida
AdvancedFinancialAnalysis
Time Management
Motivational Management
Attended and trained for ISO Certification
NIMS Certified
Education
Floiuda International University
Bachelor of Science in Business
Major:Real Estate/Business
Florida State University
School of Business
Major:Finance
Miami Dade CommunityCollege
Associate of Arts
Major:Pre-Law/Business
References
Available upon request