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Marie Towers Application and Resume r CITY OF MIAMI BEACH _L\ALAM I BEACH BOARD AND COMMIT TEE APPLICATION FORD A P La arrle � irst Name Midge Initial 1 �Yl Home Address �0 ,Q. Zip 06 de r- ©O Home Telephone Work Telephone Ce ular Telephone Email address Position: Business Name Business Address City State Zip Code Professional License(describe) Expires: Attach a copy of the license Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a. An individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or b. An individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city for a minimum of six months. • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6)months: Yes Rfor No ZI • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in 'ami Beach for a minimum of six months: Yes or No • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beac�Yes or No • I am now a resident of: North Beach 10 South Beach�D Middle Beach •l am applying for an app intment because I have pecial abil' ' s, knowle a and exp fence lea a list below: Ck C e � o rn ee� CCA kro s Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?Yes l or No Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that onl three 3 choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee ❑ Fine Arts Board 9KNormandy Shores Local Government. Neighborhood Improvement ❑Art in Public Places Committee ❑Gay,Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender ❑Parks and Recreation Facilities Board Enhancement Committee GLBT ❑Beautification Committee ❑Golf Advisory Committee ❑ Personnel Board ❑Board of Adjustment* 0 Health Advisory Committee ❑ Planning Board* 0 Budget Advisory Committee 0 Health Facilities Authority Board 0 Police Citizens Relations Committee 0 Capital Improvements Projects ❑ Hispanic Affairs Committee ❑Production Industry Council Oversight Committee 0 Committee on the Homeless 0 Historic Preservation Board ❑Safety Committee ❑Committee for Quality Education in MB 0 Housing Authority 0 Single Family Residential Review Panel 0 Community Development Advisory 0 Loan Review Committee 0 Sustainability Committee ❑Community Relations Board ❑Marine Authority 0 Tennis Advisory Committee 0 Convention Center Advisory Board iami Beach Commission for Women ❑Transportation and Parking Committee ❑ Debarment Committee ❑Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council 0 Visitor and Convention Authority ❑ Design Review Board* ❑Miami Beach Human Rights Committee ❑Youth Center Advisory Board ❑ Disability Access Committee ❑Miami Beach Sister Cities Program ❑Waterfront Protection Committee *Board Required to File State Disclosure Form Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board:Yes LJ No L.1 Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes I.D No . If yes, please list the n es Wf yeur�ehire , their ages,and which programs. List below: _��U �,,t1�.''._` } ,�� Child's name: Age: Program: Child's name: Age: Program: Sb X01 Z U rr� (31 F:\CLER\$ALL\aFORMS\BOARD AND COMMITTEES\BC Applicalion,dac r' •Have you ever been convicted of a felony:Yes 1._j or No yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently have a violation(s)of City of Miami Beach codes:Yes 1:1 or No[ZIf yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:Yes�_.]or No Ef If yes,explain in detail •Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes L]or No yes;which board? •What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? for Name Title Name Title • List all pro rties owned or hav n int rest in,whic ar Ipcated within the f Miami B ch: S • 1 am now employed by the City of Miami Beach:Yes U or No Z.Which department? • Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25(b): Do you have a parent U,spouse ID, child IZI brother or sister U who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?�Chrec all that apply. Identify the department(s): Iv The following information is voluntary a d 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. Ethnic Origin: Check one only ) Gender: Male ID Female ID 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. 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,or 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 affilia n or community recognition. Physically Challenged: Yes U or No Employment Status: Employed UY Retired ID Homemaker ID Other NOTE: IF APPOINTED,YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE,BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO,THE FOLLOWING: • Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel(Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). • Prohibition from contracting with the city(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). • 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). • Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). • 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. "I HERE B AATTE TO T E AC CURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION AND HAVE RECEIVED, READ AND A APT 2, ARTICLE Vll — OF THE CITY CODE "STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, L EN Y ME RS." � I! -r -- Applicant' ignature Date Name f Applicant(PLEASE PRINT) Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date Marie Towers 1316 Normandy Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33141 Towers_Marie @yahoo.com (786) 543-9584 Summary of Qualifications Hardworking, successful, experienced professional seeks a position with a well established company as a Job Coach . A team player who utilizes courtesy, alertness, service, punctuality and professionalism to its fullest. Professional Experience - A . D f ran,' \0_y'a A '� ✓Y1 v�'1 200942FesentQ-0 1a_ College of Business &Technology— Hialeah, Florida Career Service Representative • Successfully met quotas for the end of the fiscal year within my first month of employment. • Recruited numerous new employers. • Organized numerous job fairs. • Have consistently met and surpassed placement quotas. • Conducted many seminars and workshops successfully. 2001-2009 Unidad of Miami Beach, Inc.—Miami Beach, Florida Office Manager/Supervisor/Case Manager/Job Developer • Senior Program grew from 70 to 200 placements under my supervision. • Began recruitment of clients and employers. Created and implemented a new employer database. • Promoted to Office Manager/Supervisor of the Senior and Refugee Programs within the first year of employment. • Reestablished the Refugee Youth Program which had been lost prior to my employment with the organization. • Managed three programs and was the Office Manager/Recruiter/Supervisor/Case Manager/Quality Control Manager. • Worked on job developing and recruiting employers as well as employees through networking with the Media(T.V., newspaper,and radio). • Responsible for allocating funds from a$200,000 budget • Consistently met and exceeded performance requirements and quotas, even in challenging times. 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 (Feinberg 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 Private Nursery School Teacher for children ages 3-4. • Taught and coordinated special activities; field trips, religion classes, etc. 1992-1994 Y. M.C.A.—Tarrytown, New York 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 Major: Psychology & Sociology Montessori Teaching Techniques Certified Infant/Child & Standard First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and BLS Westchester Community College—Valhalla, New York CDA in Early Childhood Barry University— Miami Shores, Florida Case Management Program Certification South Florida Workforce Certifications 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 Miami Beach Sister Cities Committee-2010 Appointed by Mayor Herrera Bower 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.