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Marie Towers~E ~ ~ - ~ .... ~.a ~.~ ~ NAME: Last Name HOME ADDRESS: I ~'~ c~ A/~pt No. PHONE: ~ O {D Name Middl Ir~ ^ l House No./Street <,.,, Cit State ~ Zip Code Home Work Fax Email address ~~Y Business Name: Position: Address: No. Street City State Zip Code Professional License (describe) Expires: ~~~~ az ~ ~:~' 2h~ dicer~r~e c Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affilia~d witb,.the this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city f a mum~f six months; orb) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business esta I+shecljo thecify. • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yesl~or No ^ r''~ u _l • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes [J or NQ~7 y~ ~. • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes ~ or No ^ c=-+ ~ "~ • (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: 1( North Beach South Beach Middle Beach ~ ~ t= ,.~ • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list belov~:m ,~ ~_. C4 • Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? Yes ^ or No ~ "" Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three 131 choices will be observed by the Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) !9 Affordable Housin Adviso Committee ^Housin Authorit ^ Art in Public Places Committee ^ Loan Review Committee ^ Beautification Committee ^ Marine Authorit ^ Board of Ad'ustment* ^ Miami Beach Commission for Women ^ Bud et Adviso Committee ^ Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council ^ Ca ital Im rovements Pro'ects Oversi ht Committee R Miami Beach Sister Cities Pro ram ^ Committee on the Homeless ^ Normand Shores Local Government Nei h. 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Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes ^ No ~ Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes^ No ~ If yes, please list the names of your children, their ages, and which programs. List below: Child's name: Age: Program: Child's name: Age: Program: ~~ ,~ . _ .Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes .=i or No L+R If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes ~. or No Y If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes J~ or No ~d. If yes, explain in detail • Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes ~ or No ~. If yes; which board? • What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name: Name: Title: • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: • I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes r= or Nom Which department? • Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent G, spouse ~, child ~, brother ^, or sister C who is employed by the City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements. Gender: ^ Male Female Ethnic Origin: Check one only (1) ^ White (Not of Hispanic Origin): All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East. ^ African-American/Black (Not of Hispanic Origin): All persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. I$°Hispanic: All persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. ^ Asian or Pacific Islander: All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, on the Pacific Islands. This area includes, for example, China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands and Somoa. ^ American Indian or Alaskan Native: All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintain Cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition. Physically Challenged: Yes ~ or Nom Employment Status: Employed ^ Retired ^ Homemaker ^ Others. NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members. These laws include, but are not limited to, the following: o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami Beach City Code section 2-26). o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). (re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office, from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself , or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611). Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk the cur cy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, City "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members." `-T 3~-O~r ~ ~ 1 ~~ ~ex~ ~ e Date Na of Applicant (PLEASE PRINT) a copy of your resume to this application NOTE: Applications will remain=onftle far a period of one (7}calendar year. Received in the City Clerk's Office by Name of Deputy Clerk Date: _/ /2009 Control No. Date: _!_/2009 Marie Towers 1316 Normandy Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33141 Towers_Marie@ya hoo. com (786) 543-9584 Summary of Qualifications Professional, caring, empathetic Coordinator of Social Services Program /Manager/Supervisor/Case Worker/Job Developer. Organized, detail oriented, patient and knowledgeable in dealing with people at all levels, employers and employees. Strong interpersonal and Communication skills provide for rapport with individuals as well as management. A team player who utilizes courtesy, alertness, service, punctuality and professionalism to its fullest. Bi-lingual, Spanish and English with a working knowledge of French. Professional Experience 2001 -2009 Unidad of Miami Beach, Inc. /South Florida Workforce /Miami Beach Hispanic Community Center -Miami Beach, Florida OfFce Manager/Supervisor/Case Manager/Job Developer Assign tasks to staff and supervise them daily. Work with Management in planning events, counseled clients regarding jobs and conducted job trainings. Worked on an extensive caseload and job placements. Simultaneously assisted and supervised the Senior Program, Refugee Program, and the Welfare to Work Program. In charge of Summer Refugee Youth Program. Handled monthly reports, billing, and invoicing. Responsible for allocating funds for a $200,000 budget. Worked on job developing and recruiting employers as well as employees through networking with the Media (T.V., newspaper, and radio). 1999-2001 Miami -Dade County Public Schools -Miami Beach, Florida South Pointe Elementary School Nautilus Middle School Community Involvement Specialist Counseled children and parents. Worked closely with Administrator in planning school events. Had a revolving caseload of children with behavioral problems. Conducted parenting classes (Fienberg Fisher) and home visits. 1997-1999 North Beach Elementary School -Miami Beach, Florida Educator -Second Grade 1995 - 1997 Greenburgh Eleven U.F. School District -Elmsford, New York Teacher -Ages 5- 7 Substitute Teacher -Ages 9-11 Taught and supervised elementary level emotionally disturbed children. 1994-1995 Temple Beth Shalom -Miami Beach, Florida A Private Nursery School. Teacher for children ages 3-4. Taught and coordinated special activities; field trips, religion classes, etc. Joy After School Care -Miami Beach, Florida 1994 -1995 After School Program Director Supervised 50 children ages 5-10 and staff of 4 counselors. In charge of enrollment and all administrative duties. Also coordinated and taught arts & crafts and physical education programs. Counseled parents and children. Y. M. C. A. -Tarrytown, New York 1992 -1994 Site Coordinator/Director Supervised 31 children (100 children in the summer program) ages 5-11. Planned daily schedules for each age group for the "School Out" Program, for Holiday and Vacation Camps. Supervised five counselors and volunteers and prepared weekly staff schedule. Also counseled parents and was in charge of enrollment and administrative duties. 1982 -1986 Westchester County Office -White Plains, New York Social Worker Worked with Welfare cases and the homeless/ worked with Outreach organization in the Westchester Chapter. Education Mercy College -Dobbs Ferry, New York 1982 Major: Psychology & Sociology (3 years) Montessori Teaching Techniques - 1990 Certified Infant/Child 8~ Standard First Aid, AdulUChild CPR and BLS Westchester Community College -Valhalla, New York - 1997 CDA in Early Childhood Barry University -Miami Shores, Florida - 2003 Case Management Program Certification South Florida Workforce Certifications - 2002 - 2003 Eleven Learning Links Domestic Violence Miami Beach City Hall Committee Memberships Committee of Education of Miami Beach 2000 - 2002 Hispanic Affairs Committee 2003 - 2004 Fine Arts Board 2005 - 2007 Graduate of Miami Beach Neighborhood Academy 2006-2007 Other Committee Memberships Community Action Board 2004 -2005 Awards Award for outstanding Social Work -September 2005 Presented by the Mayor of Miami Beach and the H. A.Committee.