Res. No. 097-97-10067RESOLUTION NO.97-97-10067
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO THE
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN;PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS;PROVIDING FOR TERM OF OFFICE;
AND,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,The Mayor and Commission recognize the important
contributions and commitment made by women to improve the
condition of women through community and other service;and
WHEREAS,Ordinance No.7-97-1628,the City Commission
established the City of South Miami's Commission on the Status of
Women and now desires to appoint appropriate members tofill that
Commission.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
MAYOR AND CITY
Section 1.TheCity Commission hereby appoints the
following members toserveontheCityofSouthMiami's
Commission on the Status of Women:
1.Barbara Bivens Term ending 6/2/2000
2.Debra C.Switzer Term ending 6/2/2000
3.Barbara Jean Raskin Term ending 6/2/2000
4.Nancy Ellen Titus Term ending 6/2/2000
5.Gwendolyn Thomas Term ending 6/2/2000
6.Donna Mason Term ending 6/2/99
7.Joanna Gains Barusch Term ending 6/2/99
8.Jennifer A.Birkett Term ending 6/2/99
9.Doris Rosenbraugh Term ending 6/2/99
10.Sarah Nesbitt Artecona Term ending 6/2/99
Section 2.The expiration dateof those appointments
shall expireontheir respective dates oruntila successor is
duly appointed and gualified.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this3rddayof June 1997
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CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
COMMISSION VOTE:5-0
MayorPrice:Yea
Vice Mayor Robaina:Yea
Commissioner Oliveros:Yea
Commissioner Bethel:Yea
Commissioner Young:Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:Mayorand Commission
From:L.Dennis Whitt
CityManager
Date:
Subject:
May 29,1997
Agenda Item #*1
Commission Meeting
June 3,1997
Commission on Status of
Women
This resolution is placed on the agenda by Mayor Anna Price.It recommends the appointment ofBarbara
Bivens,Debra C.Switzer,Barbara Jean Raskin,Nancy Ellen Titus,Gwendolyn Thomas,Donna Mason,Joann
Gains Barusch,Jennifer A.Berkett,Doris Rosenbraugh,and Sarah Nesbitt Aretecona to serve on the
Commission on the Status of Women,and provides for terms of office.This Commission was created bv
Ordinance No.7-97-1628.y
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
t13°S^SSt D£Tive Ph (305)663-6340SouthMiami,FL 33143 Fax (305)663_6348
CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICATION
1.Name
2.Home
3.Business
(please print)"['
Address ___J 3 U/Q^J^%M.t/f*Y\j /jf ^<+2
Address ^1/^fy_<^£h ^.MyW,4.Business Address "7^1/^fy^<^^(^^.H^W^
5.Home Phone 00^7-^<£k3f5"-*f~
6.Educational/.Backgroundtional/jBackground i
Community Services ^.^r
8.Are you a registered voter?Ye4/^
9.Areyoua resident ofthe City?Yes
10.Do you have a business in the City?Yes
Signature ^27^/CLl^Ji^Z^^Date ^/"?/<?*?
RESUMES WILL REMAIN ON FILE FOR ONE YEAR
No_
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Doris Rosebraugh
Designer/Native Plant Consultant
P.O.Box 432135
South Miami,FL 33243
(305)6670054
December 1,1994
RESUME
For past thirty years have been engaged in Landscape Design and
Consultation,Teaching,Lecturing andWriting.
Specialistin Xeriscape andNativePlants.Conducted classesfor
Miami Dade Community College,Environmental Center and Fairchild
Tropical Garden.From 1980 to 1986 taught landscape design for
Florida International University.In1991taughtEcoSystemsof
Florida for their Landscape Architecture Master's Program.
TaughtlandscapedesignforAdultEducationalSystemforeight
years.Conducted classes in Xeriscape and.Native Plants for the
Master Gardner's program sponsored bythe University ofFlorida
for three years.
Writing has included a horticultural column for Directions magazine
and^a column with drawings on natives for the Florida State Native
Plant Society state publication.Numerous articles have appeared
in various other plant society bulletins.Atpresentabookon
landscapedesignforthe homeowner is under way.
Work has been featured,several times in the Miami Herald and in
Homeand Garden magazine.In1989 personal Xeriscape garden wasthe
SundayfeatureinHomeandDesign.CBS evening news used gardenas
an example ofXeriscape.Have appeared manytimesasa featured
speaker,guest expert or panelist on Educational TV and at seminars;
for Metro-Dade Parks and Recreation Dept,Trade and Turf daysand
forvariousotherplantsocieties,gardenclubsandcivicgroups.
Community service includes fiveyearsasan appointive member ofthe
Environmental Review and Preservation Board,City of South Miami.
Helpedto establish a Tree Committee for the city of South Miami
withthegoalof becoming Tree City,USA.Served as Chairman and
Co-chairman.Currently a member,of South Miami Cool Communities
Sub Committee oftheDade County Cool Communities Local Advisory
Committee,sponsored by American Forest,Washington,D.C.
KEY PROJECTS UNDER WAY:
PAST PROJECTS:
REFERENCES Ms.
MS.
TREC,Tropical Research and Environmental
Center,University of Florida,Homestead
Master plan.
Keywest Beach Club
Buttonwood Bay Condominium Development
Xeriscape plan for MDCC,Environmental Center
Residences in Snapper Creek Estates,Fairchild
Oaks,Ocean Reef Club,Hobe Sound,Naples,FL
Diane Winter,Director Environmental Center,MDCC
Georgia Tasker,Miami Herald \'
Steve Pearson,^Attorney,Past president Flowering^^
Tree Society ..'V-'/
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive Pn /30s^fiiS,,.,.-
South Miami *»t 111^1 I 1305)663-6340TOMxaai»«•33143 pax (305j 563_6348
CZTY BOARO/COMMXTTSS APPLIOVTIOM
1.Name
(please print)
2.Hoae Address C?Y&Q fu)5 1 p L
3•Business
4.Business Address
s.Home Phone b?({(^SP*/6 ^
6.Educational Background
7.community Services
8.Are you a registered voter?Y«a__f?No
9.Are you a resident of the City?Yes___-"No
10.do you have a business in the city?Yes No_^_
SignaturerEIi^i,^^^::^>pate u\m &l Man
RESUMES VXtX.REXKnt CUT TXXJS TOR Off*TSAR n
MAY 01 '97 11:21AM MERRILL LYNCH MIAMI
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DEBRA C SWITZER-
EXPERIENCE
m'"m~*^'*,'*0*i*1**f**0m4
5801SW 74th Terrace,#8
SouthMiami,FL3S143
662-2238~Home
S77-6m~Work
11/95-Present MERRILL LYNCH ~South Florida District Office
Financial Consultant
d>I assist clients in making informed decisions about how to fulfill their many
needs and goals by implementing a customized financial plan.This financial
planning service provides an analysis of important areas such as net worth,
tax planning,education expenses,retirement planning,survivor protection,
estate planning,liability management,income and asset protection and
appropriate investment strategies.
<P By following the same financial planning strategy used for individuals,I
help owners of small to mid-sized businesses in addressing concerns and
providing solutions for effective cash management,choosing a retirement plan
that is beneficial for the employees as wdl as for the business,identifying
credit and financing needs,business valuation,acquisition and merger
opportunities,and helping to ensure that their business is protected through
succession planning.
06/93-11/95 SAVINGS OF AMERICA /GRIFFIN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Senior Investment Services Officer
d*Responsible for sales ofinvestment products and customer service for two
Fort Lauderdale branches.
&Conducted regular meetings to educate branch employees and hosted
monthly educational workshopsforbankcustomers.
f I worked closely with Branch Managers and Regional Vice Presidents to
initiate and help implement plans for business development.
^I was instrumental in the traih'ng of newiy licensed Series 6 branch
employees,as well as newly hired Series 7 securities representatives.
fr I was selected as 1996 Circle of Excellence Representative.
EDUCATION /LICENSING
UniversityofKentucky
Series 7 Securities License
Series 63 Securities License
Series65 Investment Advisors License
REFERENCES Furnished upon request
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MAY 01 '97 UrPiAM MERRILL LYNCH MIAMI
P.2/3
Private Client Group
One Biscayne Tower
2 South Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 3500
Miami,Florida33131
Merrill Lynch
Thursday,May 1,1997
MayorAnnaPrice
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,EL33143
DearMayor Price:
It was a pleasure meeting you last evening at the CHAMBERSOUth membership launch.It is
very exciting that the City of South Miami is now a Trustee Member ofthis growing chamber.
As I mentioned,I moved to South Miami about a year ago.Since moving to Dade County,I
have become an active member in CUAMBERSOlith and am currently serving on their School
to Work Committee.I also work with The American Heart Association on their "Murder By
Heart7'fimdraising committee and am an active member inthe Dade County Women's Chamber
ofCommerce.
I am enclosing my resume,as you requested,and would consider ita privilege to woric with The
Commission of Women in South Miami or in any other capacity that you feel would be helpful in
continuing the positive changes that are taking place in this charming city.
Ilook forward to speaking withyou again soon.
Sincerely,
:yaa^^J/<*^
Debra C.Switzer
Financial Consultant
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 SunsetDrive Ph /3osi £«3-«i4/iSouthMiaai,PL 33X43 £x J5SSJ """•
OITY.BORRD/COHMITTBB AMPLICATION
l.Name BARBARA JEAN RASKIN
(please print)
2.HoneAddress 5765SW77 TERRACE,S.MIAMI,FL 33143
3.Business CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT /CERTIFIED FAMILY MEDIATOR
4»Business Address 1501 VENERA,SUITE 213,CORAL GABLES,FL 33146
5.Hoiaa Phone662-3,512 Business Phone 666-5319
6.Educational Background
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SB.HIGH SCHOOL.MIAMI.FLORIDA
TITT-H—RSTTV DP T7,nw—A,BSBA IN ACCOUNTING
/.Community services
SEE RESUME ATTACHED
8.Areyoua registered voter?Yes X yp
9.Areyouaresidentofthecity?Yes no
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10.Doyouhavea business inthe city?YesMo A
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EECTIVE SPEAKER:
.Raskin has conducted workshops,actedasadiscussion leader and/or
oeared as a guest speaker ontaxand accounting topics for many
janizations including:
WLRN-17 Public Television
National Association of Bank Women
National Association of Women Business owners
Dade county Chapter of Certified Public Accountants.
Small Business Administration
University ofMiami Entrepreneurial Institute
Women's Fund of Dade county
/ARDS:
'i 'saassssMBS
Raskin was named an "UP AND COMER"by the South Florida Business Journal
i Price Waterhouse,C„P*A.'s.
fEY MAGAZINE proffered Ms.Raskin as one of the "top tax practitioners in
i country"in a special edition magazine*
HER MEMBERSHIPS:
Coral Gables chamber of Commerce
American Institute of CP.A.'s
Florida Institute of CP.A.'s
Executive Women's Golf Association
Women's Fund of Dade County
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r>ara Jeaii Raskin,C.P.A.
a two
IONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS-GREATER MIAMI CHAPTER!
Raskinjoined the Greater Miami chapter of NAWBO in 1980.She served the
pteras Public Relations Chair,Treasurer,Vice President,President and
ional Board Representative.Ms.Raskin,as president,organized chapters
Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.The two new chapters were then joined
ti the Greater Miami Chapter to form the Gold Coast Alliance.The Gold
st Alliance affiliated with the American Association of Black Women
repreneurs,Mothers in Business and Women in Construction forming the
th Florida women Business Owners Coalition.The formation of the
lition provided an arena in which South Florida women business owners
Id effectively network and work together to enhance the business climate
all entrepreneurs.The first national NAWBO convention was held in Miami
zh during Ms.Raskin's presidency.Through her efforts,women
repreneurs from across the country came to the Greater Miami area to learn
a about business opportunities in South Florida.Also,while she was
sidentof NAWBO membership doubled and members became increasingly more
olved in community affairs.She spearheaded the City of Miami Set-aside
islationfor women and minorities,which resulted in passage ofa51%set-
ie ordinance.
S COUNTY COMMISSION OF THE STATUS OF WOMEN:
Raskinwas appointed to the Commission by Commissioner Ruth Shack in1983
reappointedby Commissioner Sherman Winn in1985.Mayor Clark awarded
Raskin a certificate of Appreciation for her service on the commission in
7.Ms.Raskin chaired the Education Task Force for the Commission.
EN BUSINESS OWNERS'POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE:
Raskin was elected Treasurer of the National "PAC"in 1987.In the
ation year1988,Ms.Raskin was instrumental in the allocation ofPAC
is to candidates who promoted the issues vital to the success of the
repreneur.
aiGAN RED CROSS-GREATER MIAMI CHAPTER:
Raskin chaired the selection committee for the first annual "Spectrum
rds for Women".The committee established criteria in thirteen categories
selectedfrom the applicants,the winner in each category*This program
used by the National American Red cross organization as a prototype for
ar chapters throughout the country.
EN'S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF DADE COUNTY!
Raskin was a charter member and currently serves on the membership
uittee of the Chamber.
3IDA BAR ASSOCIATION GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE!
Raskin was nominated by Family Court General Master Betty Kessler and
ointed for a three year term which began in 1995.
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Barbara Jean Raskin
RESUME
rHvat
.Raskin movedtoMiamifrom Savannah,Georgiain 1956.She attended Dade
unty public schools and graduated from Southwest Miami Senior High School
1969.She earned her BSBA in accounting fromthe University of Florida in
73.
LOFESSIONAL:
rbara Jean Raskin is a certified public accountant and has practiced public
counting in Miami since 1973.She currently manages her own accounting
rm which she began in 1979.in 1995 Ms.Raskin beccame a Florida Supreme
artcertifiedfamily mediator.
raCTIVELEAPFtt;
36 and 1986 WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SMALT,BUSINESS:
ssident Clinton appointed Ms.Raskin as one of two alternate delegates from
arida to the 1996 conference.
1986,Ms.Raskin was co-chair of the Florida delegation tothe conference
Id in Washington,D.c.Under Ms.Raskin's leadership,the Florida
Legation was successful in having all seven of their proposals accepted and
ie part of the final sixty recommendations presented to Congress by
asident Reagan.
[TONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSTNEgS OWNERS-NATIONAL ORGANIZATION'.
.Raskin was a member ofthe Board of Directors andthe representative from
i Greater Miami Chapter.She was subsequently elected national treasurer
members ofthethen thirty-nine chapters.Asan executive officer,Ms.
5kin wasthechairofthe Leadership DevelopmentCommitteeandshe served
the national liaison to seven out-of-state chapters.During her year as
lasurer,the Association planned and implemented a strategy to elect its
ibers and other womenbusiness owners as delegates tothe1986 White House
iference on Small Business.This strategy resulted in seventeen state
.egations being chaired by NAWBO members*andthirty percent ofthe
.egates being women.During Ms.Raskin's termthe Association,inco
nation with the U.S.Department of Commerce,successfully launched the
:st U.S."Services"TradeMissionto Europe.
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CITY OFSOUTHMIAMI
6130 sunset Drive ph ,,ol5.-„,„,A
South Miami pt -jiha ™(305)663-6340""iaai>PI*33143 Pax (305)663-6348
CITY BOARD/COHHITTBZ APPLICATION
x-Maae NANCY ELLEN TITUS
(please print)
2.HoaeAddreas 5765 SW 77 TERRACE.S.MIAMI.FL 33143
3.Business CLINICAL SOCIAL unwnra
4.Business Addreaa 4960 SW 72 AVE,#301,Miami,FL 33155
5.Hoae Phone 662-1512 .Businaea Phone 663-0545
fi.Educational Background
GEQRflK MASON UNIVERSITY.BACHELORS IN INDEPENDENT STUDIES
BARRY UNIVERSITY.MASTER^iN JJOClArUURK —
Community Services
MFNTAT wwat.th A,fifiK.OF DADE.BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NAT'T ASSNOF ROCTAT.wnttCTPc;,DADE CHAPTER.BD OF DIRECTORS
wniMgMg rwAMWTP py rnMMffPrF nv n/\pF,COUNTY ___
8.Areyoua registered voter?Ye8J£*'°
9.Are you aresidentof the City?yes X No
10.Do youhavea business in the city?Yes •No_y.._
Signature /fig^^giqt.L^#T7~Date APRIL 11,1997/^**d%
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Sarah Nesbitt Artecona
6781 S.W.68 Terrace
SouthMiami,FL33143
home (305)665-7623 office (305)375-3970
QUALIFICATIONS
More than nine years of increasingly responsible positions with Metro-Dade County
government,including communications,governmental relations,and administration.
Excellent writing,editing and management skills.Management positions reflect
increasing scope of responsibility.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August,1996 -Present
Director
Metro-Dade Communications Department
Direct report to County Manager overseeing all communications activities for
Metro-Dade County government.Manages a 37-pcrson staff comprised ofcommunications
professionals in four divisions:Media Relations;County Commission Liaison-Metro-Dade
Television Channel 34;and Film,Television and Print Office.Lead spokesperson for
County.Responsible for County pubUcations,advertising,promotions and photography.
Supervises TV production and County film permitting functions.Responsible fbrplanning
the County's mteraal/exumal publications,including a monthly employee newsletter.Serves
as department's Chief Administrative Officer,with responsibilities including a $2.7 million
operating and capital budget,personnel and purchasing.Host and co-produce monthly
Metro-Dade Television issues-oriented program "Metropolis."
February,1996-August 1996
Assistant to the Director
Metro-Dade Communications Dapartme.nl
Direct report to department director.Managed day-to-day operations of 37-person
department.Coordinated media relations events,public information production,
advertising and government relations efforts.Oversees communications activities
with 35 other County agencies.Respond to media requests relating to the County
Manager's Office and Board of County Commissioners.Trained in crisis
communication response,serve as spokesperson during County emergency
management activation.Act as department director in director's absence."
February 1995 -January,1996
County Commission Liaison ~-~
Metro-Dade Communications Department
Coordinate media relations,special projects and community relations efforts for the
13-member Board ofCounty Commissioners.Serve as media spokesperson for
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Sarah N.Artocona page 2
Metro-Dade and County Commission activities.Respond to media mquiries writepressreleasesandconducton-air media interviews.^ines,write
February 1991 -February 1995
Manager,Public Affairs Division
Metro-Dade Communications Department
SlS*^P-mJeCU "*CVentS f°r Dade Countv government,includingpmmonons,publications and photography.Coordinated graphic design,typSethnganddesktoppublishingservicesforCountydepartments.Oversee pro^n ofmonthlyCounty'newsletter.Served as crisis communication office?during Hiuicane
January 1990-October1991
Administrative Assistant 2
Metro-Dade Office ofManagement and Budget
Responsible for seven County department's revenue and expenditures.Assist*with
the preparation of the County's $2 billion budget.Designed,wrote and edited feeannual"Budget in Brief book,an overview olthe County's bu^ttbS^
October 1991 -June1987
Administrative Officer 2
Metro-Dade Housing <md Urban Development Department
Served on the court-ordered project to inspect all 12,000 units of public housing
comn^l^reProducti<*Acffi*•*office messenger pool.Resolved tenantcompiamtsandemergencies.Assisted with budget and table of organization
Authored reports.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
University of Alabama
May,1987
AFFILIATIONS
National Association of County Information Officers
Florida Government Communicators Association
Junior League of Miami,past member,Board of Directors
Leadership Miami -1995 class graduate
COMPUTER SKILLS
Lotus 123
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130SunsetDrive Ph (305)663-0340
South Miami,FL 33143 Fax (305)663-6348
OZTY BOARD/COKKITTEE APPLICATION
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t>.Home Phone £*&-</£>£>/Business Phone 6>6&>S'rMfo
;ional Background ,
7.community services
3.Are you a registered voter?Yea U^No
9.Are you a resident of the City?Yes wo l*^
10*Do you have a business in the city?Yes \s^Mo
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive Ph (305)663-6340
South Miami,FL 33143 Fax (305)663-6348
CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICATION
1.Name Donna G.Mas son
(please print)
2•HomeAddress 7523 S.W.95 Place Miami.Fl.33173
3.Business Chamber South ^__
4.Business Address 6410 S.W,80 Street South Miami.Fl,33143
5.Home Phone 279-7910 Business Phone 661-1621
6.Educational Background
Attended M-fami 1)***\i~r>,»cr91?
Graduate of ftanir-fr>?J T?-y^q^^Q p^Gr?mc
Currently Enrollpri (3rd ypar)—BJ—Chamber Inotitute of 0i-&au,UaLluiidl
Management
7.Community Services
Civitan
Advisory Board -^rrnirminifr Parrnt?rgh ip for tho IIomelQaa
Fellow -S.Florida H^fnHrfli q^„^
8.Areyouaregisteredvoter?Yes xx No_
9;Are you a resident of the City?Yes No xx
10.Do you haye_a__business in the City?Yes w No
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CHAMBER./
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Donna Masson
Atr*4J*t
ThePresident of-Florida's largestlocalchamber of commerce isMs.DonnaMasson.As the
chief executive officer of Chamber South,shehasoverseentheexplosivegrowthofthe
business organization.
The 3,800-business chamber has grown from justover 900 businesses 5 years ago.In doing
so,theChamberhasachievedlong-term financial stabilitywhile increasing itscontribution
tothecommunity.At thesametimemembershipbenefitshavebeensignificantlyex
panded especially the Chamber's extensive menuofvalue-added benefits making Chamber
South a national leader in this new area of chamber of commerce services.These include
health insurance,dental insurance,cellular phoneservice,worker'scompensationinsur
ance,overnightshipping,long distance,child care,internetand drug-free workplaceben
efits.Thechamberalsooffers networking opportunities and business information while
servingasabusiness proponent for southernDadeCounty.Membersandinterestedpar
tiescancallthe organization by simply dialingC-H-A-M-B-E-R.
Masson becamethechamber'sexecutive director inmoredifficulttimes,shortlyafterHur
ricane Andrew devastated the business organizations service area,as well asitsPerrine
office.Chamber South reopened in Perrine and has offices in South Miami and now west
ern Kendall,bringing easy accessto members in the Chamber's service area.
Masson has served asSecretary/Treasurer oftheCoalitionofDade County Chambersof
Commerceforthelast two years,theMetro-DadeEnterpriseZone Advisory Council,
Florida Employer Advisory CouncilfortheFlorida Department of Jobs andBenefitsand
theSouthDadeNeighborhood Advisory Committee forthe Community Partnership For
TheHomeless.SheisalsoaFellowinthe South FloridaHistoricalSociety.
Formerlya manager with Sun Bank and First Union Bank,Masson has been with the
Chamber forfouryears.She previously served asa board member and Trustee of the
organization.Masson isa Dade County native.Her husband,Steve,isalso well-known as
a community leader.Massonhasthree grown children:Steve Jr.,ScottandChristina.
MEDIA ONLY:For more information,contact Paul Vrooman at 661-1621.i
6130 Sunset Drive Ph (305)563-6340
.South Miami,H,33143 Fax (305)663-6348
CXT*DOARD/COMMXTTSS APPLICATION
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2.
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5.Home Phone ^L>^L/<l^h Business Phone 6fe9~VEST
6.Educational Background »&>^t^<W^tf^l -Men/-Og^
7.Community Services
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a.Are you a registered voter?*eejl_No
9.Are you a resident of the City?
10.DO you have~Na business in the City?Yes
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Jennifer A.Birken
7441 SW 57th Ave.#2
Miami,Florida 33143 /^-->/<305J596-6578fM9 (305)665-0920 (H)(^JV^OOCf^)feggj
Objective:To gain employmentinanagencythat will provide an opportunity to practice clinical
social workatthe individual,group,and community level.
Work Experience
Baptist Hospital of Miami _..„«„**„
Miami,Florida °cto6er '996 to »»•«*
Department of social
work -medical social worker i.
Provide suoportive counseling,consultation,cnsis intervention,education,case
management,patient advocacy,and administrative services in order to assist patient in
adjusting to illness/hosDital stay and duringtheir transition to home.Proviae ana/or
offer information,referrals,and/or concrete assistance aspartof the discharge
planning process.Provide consultation on emotional,social,and financial aspects of
care as an integral member of the healthcare team.Serve as an expert about and as
aliaisonto community resource programs.
Canter for Family&Child Enrichment May 1995 toAugust 1996
Miami.Florida
Child Abuse Prevention Project (CAPP)-Case Manager.
Provide home-based case management services.Provide supportive counseling and
crisis intervention.Perform Psychosocial assessments.Provide comprehensive
documentation of services andprogresswithfamilyforHRS:daily case recording,
service delivery plans,monthly contact memos,and termination summanes.Perform
weekly home visits,school visits,and/or other field visits.Collaborate with famiiy inan
effortto prevent further abuse and/or neglect.Advocate forchildren and familiesin
schools ana other institutions.Locate resources appropnate for the individual or
family s needs.Assist individual and/or family in obtaining needed resources.Monitor
provisionof such services.Providetransportation,when possible,tocourthearings,
meetings,and to social service agencies.
Co-facilitate TheNurturingProgram'sChildren'sEgo Enhancement group(ages 5-11):
a psycho-educational &supportive counseling grouD.issues discussed includeself-
esteem,positiveself-talk,self &famiiyimage,idealfamiiy,"scary touch',identification
of sexual body parts,substance abuse,other abuse and/or neglect,stress &coping
skills,anger,negative &positive consequences,conflict resolution,praise &criticism,
and personal power.
ChartHouse Restaurant m._May,1990toMay1995
CoconutGrove,Florida •~
Waitress,Cocktail Waitress.Seating coordinator.
Ensuredexcellentqualityfoodandservice for the guests.Deliveredquickand cordial
cocktail service.Coordinated seating arrangements ina timely manner.Developed
excellent team workskills.Utilized compromising skills under pressure.
Education
Florida International University 1995 to 1996 1
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Miami,Florida
master's of science in social work
G.P.A.-3.99.Internship experience at Baptist hospital ofMiami,OB/GYN,intensive
carenursery floor withrotationstoPediatrics.Diabetes,and Med./Surg.floors.
Practicum experience:provide supportive counseling to patients and family,assess
familys support systems and resources,prepare patient &famiiyfor discharge,
facilitate and coordinate discharge needs,provide resource referrals,advocate for
patient needs,and work withamulti-disciplinary medical team.Participated ina
Breast-Feeding Support Group.
Florida International University
Miami,Florida igao t igQd
Bachelor's of science in 7*w ro 79*4
social work
Social Work G.P.A.-3.8,Member -Phi Alpha Honor Society.
Internship with the Guaraian AdLitemprogram.May-December,1994.Expenence
included the following:administrative functions,case management,home visits,report
writing,court advocacy,and work with depenaency lawyers,HRS.and other involved
programs.
Volunteer Experience
Guardian Ad Litem program 1994 to Present
Miami.Florida
Guardian Ad Litem volunteer
Advocate to court for the best interests of abused and/or neglected
children..."Speaking up forachild".Monitor the provision of services necessary for the
improvement or maintenance of the child(ren)s welfare.GAL on current case for
almost two years.GAL for three previous cases.
Computer:
Skills
Own-a personal desktoo computer.Work with database and word
processing programs.Completed a comprehensive one semester
course at F.I.U.
Language:
English-Excellent communication and writingskills.
Spanish -completed 2 years of study in high school and 2
semesters of study atF.I.U..Possess a good understanding and
speaking ability.Goal:to complete college-level Spanish in order
to become fluent.,.._.
References
Provided upon request
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