Maria Caijao Application PackageCajiao Maria L
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
15201 SW 46th Street Miramar
Home Address City
Florida 33027
State Zip Code
(305) 867-0051
HomeWork
lcajiao@unidadmb.org
Email Address
(954) 496-6283
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
7251 Collins Ave.
City
Florida
State
33141
Zip Code
UNIDAD of Miami Beach Inc.
Occupation:Business Name:
Meals Program Coordinator
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Senior Affairs Committee
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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●Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
●I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
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(Miami Beach Code section 2-26)
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advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
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● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
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BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
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What is your race?
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Gender:Female
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.Yes
Physically Challenged:No
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I Maria Cajiao agreed to the following terms on 11/20/2020 3:57:51 PM
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Maria Larissa Cajiao
15201 SW 46th Street, Miramar Fl. 33027 | 954-496-6283 | Larissacajiao@yahoo.com
Professional Program Director with a strong commitment to serve youth and adults. Over nine (9)
years of experience in the customer service, program development and social development
industries for nonprofit organizations. Experience developing and managing annual budgets,
administering and improving programs, and maintaining efficiency in all day-to-day operations.
Highly entrepreneurial and efficient at building and maintaining customer relationships. Dedicated
team player with proven leadership seeking an opportunity to leverage my interpersonal skills to
bring a solid customer service perspective.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICANA DE PUERTO RICO – 1988 - 1990
• Major in Education
FLORIDA NATIONAL COLLEGE – 2006
• Certification in Medical Administration, Coding and Billing
WORK EXPERIENCE
MEALS PROGRAM COORDINATOR │UNIDAD OF MIAMI BEACH │ 12/2019 – PRESENT
• Day to day operation of all aspects of Senior Meals program
• Complete intake forms of new participants
• Complete initial year 701C assessment for program participants
• Follow up on participants attendance
• Supervise check in procedures
• Responsible for supervising the quantity and quality of meals – including meal
temperatures upon arrival
• Maintain daily log of temperature of food and refrigerators
• Supervise the set-up, serving and clean-up of the meal site
• Coordinate and keep a schedule of weekly activities of the meal site
• Maintain daily attendance records
• Maintain and monitor CIRTS
• Coordinate distribution of meals
• Monitor and supervise relationship with Catering company and food quality
• Supervise and manage all kitchen staff and volunteers
RECREATION LEADER | CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH | 10/2019 – 12/2019
• In charge of overseeing daily operations of after school program
• Program and plan daily activities
• Create and sustain a safety, secure and positive environment
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY SERVICES AND SOCIAL SERVICES | YMCA OF SOUTH
FLORIDA | 04/2015- 08/2018
• Administer and manage an annual budget of over $200,000.00
• Maintain all participant data
• Implement Community education
• Supervise staff of counselors, program coordinators and specialty instructors
• Supervise aftercare program of 150 participants
• Responsible for staff development
• Responsible for quality assurance
• Supervise all aspects of program management and development
• Develop and implement educational, enrichment, and skill-based programs for all ages
• Experience in handling and coaching participants of all age groups
• Provide visible and caring client service that resulted in 100 percent of assigned members
to remain eligible for grants
SUPERVISOR | YMCA OF BROWARD |11/ 2008-2015
• Administer program evaluation and progress reports.
• Supervise staff scheduling
• Administer, plan, schedule, and implement structured, high-quality programs.
• Supervise and monitor program participation, staff attendance, and secure delivery of
program fees.
SKILLS
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Computer Literate
• General office equipment
• Knowledge of community resources
• Superb organization skills
• Good communicator
• Multitasker – Can handle many assignments
• Ability to prioritize independently
• Decision Maker
• Project management abilities
• Accuracy and punctuality
• Willing to stretch extra hours to complete assigned work
• Goal oriented
• Team player
REFERENCES
Available upon request