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Application for Commissioner At-Large
Name Johngerlyn A. Young "Jonse"
Address 1663 Coalcar Ct. SE Kentwood MI 49508
Phone
616-284-4908
Work
616-581-5358
Cell
N/A
Home
Email jonseallen(~att.net
Have you been a resident of Kentwood for the past 365 consecutive days?
Are you a registered voter?
Yes
Yes
Are you in default to the City? No
Do you have a felony on your present criminal record?*
No
Current Employer &Position Grand Rapids Community Foundation -Director of Philanthropic
Services
Work Experience see attached resume)
Volunteer Involvement Chair of the City of Kentwood Planning Commission (see attached resume
Educational Background see attached resume
Possible conflict of Interest None
(May include resume if desired)
* All applicants will be subject to criminal background check.
Print Name Johngerlvn A. Young
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Date February 19, 2015
Johngerlyn "Jonse" Young
7663 Coalcar Ct., Kentwood, MI 49508
Mobile 616-581-5358
PROFILE:
Executive with 20 years of experience demonstrating continuous growth, achievement, and leadership in the field of
fund development, donor relations, grant making, and community relations. Solid business insight with the ability to
ascertain and analyze community needs, forecast goals, streamline operations, and envision new program
concepts. Proven ability to build relationships, connect donors and community leaders with their philanthropic
areas of interest and secure planned and major gifts. Extensive relations with nonprofit organizations and program
disciplines and evaluation in the area of: children, education, arts, environment, neighborhood development, and
health &human services. Demonstrated passion and experience in Diversity and Inclusion and racial equity.
Committed to being a voice for vulnerable communities. Adept at setting, expecting, and achieving high standards
of quality. Community leader with significant, local, state-wide and national networks in the field of philanthropy and
foundations.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS/ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a knowledge base of current trends, activities and changes within
the community at-large affecting the nonprofit sector and assisting to provide over $5 million annually in grants
to charitable organizations based on donor interest and community needs.
• Ability to design, implement, and direct fundraising initiatives, including planned and major gifts via individualized
cultivation, solicitation and recognition strategies.
• Responsible for assisting and facilitating major and planned gifts for annual goals ranging from $1 million $20million.
• Demonstrated experience using effective interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong
relationships with donors, area nonprofits, volunteers, and people from all walks of life.
• Demonstrated experience in the public arena and ability to quickly earn the respect and trust of external
audiences.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills including the ability to analyze complex data or projects.
• Well-developed written and oral communication, negotiating and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose.
• Ability to work with teams, community partners, and independently.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability.to persuasively convey an organization's mission to diverse
groups, including donors, corporate executives, board members and others who are important to the
organization's overall prosperity.
CAREER HISTORY:
Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Grand Rapids, MI
Director of Philanthropic Services
2009 to Present
Responsible for leading the Foundation's Philanthropic Services team to ensure best practices and efficiencies in
relationship management for donor advisors and fund representatives. Serve as a liaison/program advisor
between donors and area nonprofit organizations. Conduct site visits, provide research and due diligence for
community programs. Responsible for devising and implementing stewardship principles that meet and/or exceed
targeted annual fund raising goals. Serve as philanthropic advisor to current donors for their community grant
making and facilitate basic to complicated life-time and planned gifts. Member of the internal grant review team for
competitive grant making. Co-Champion of Diversity and Inclusion ensuring that practices and policies intentionally
demonstrates the Foundation's commitment to diversity and inclusion and racial equity. Report to Vice President of
Development and work closely with Vice President of Program.
Planned and Major Gifts Director
2005 to 2009
Responsible for effectively communicating and promoting a wide range of Community Foundation giving
current
opportunities to the legal and financial advising communities and individuals/families that have planned and
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Development in the development and implementation of strategies designed to identify and cultivate prospects.
• Created informative publications, initiating and speaking at informative meetings and planning events
• Responsible for cultivating and developing relationships with professionals with charitable interests.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with potential and current donors, as well as,
researching and identification of new donors.
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• Developed and implemented outreach strategies designed to grow relationships and support from communiti
of color.
• Managed Community Foundation's relationship with geographic affiliates and agency endowment programs,
including regular contact, managing and processing grants and distributions, correspondence and attending
meetings.
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• Assisted with the development and implementation of strategies designed to increase current funding for
projects (i.e. education initiatives).
2002 to 2005
Wedgwood Christian Services, Kentwood, MI
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Vice PresidentlDirector of Development and Communic
Responsible for the planning, organization, supervision and implementation of the fund raising and development
programs in support of physically and/or mentally abused children. Responsible for giving personal emphasis to
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major donors, corporate solicitations, foundation gifts, and public relations activities, while maintaining responsibil
for all fund raising, public information and agency marketing activities.
• Served on the Development Committee of Wedgwood's Board of Directors and on Wedgwood's Foundation
Committee.
• Exhibited leadership in communicating the agency's development plan and in establishing goals and reasonable
timelines to meet this plan.
• Responsible for organizing and directing the work of the Development Department Staff, Board Members and
volunteers to address Wedgwood's operational, capital and deferred gift needs, with individuals, churches,
foundations, corporations, guilds and other sources of gift income.
• Developed relationships with major donors, seeking corporate and foundation gifts and providing oversight for
agency public relations.
• Participated at the administrative level in agency policy-making, planning and decision-making.
• Managed the agencies public information and marketing activities, including development of promotional
materials, newsletters, donor correspondence, media contacts, PSAs/news releases, and public and fund
development events in support of physically and/or mentally abused children.
• Responsible for working with Finance Department to ensure adequate cash flow.
providers.
• Developed networks and relationships with outside consultants, peer organizations, and other service
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United Methodist Community House, Grand Rapids, MI
Director of Development and Marketing
1997 to 2002
Responsible for direct supervision of public relations and marketing staff. Responsible for development for
communications, marketing plan and promotional materials in support of children and seniors. Responsible for
maintaining and developing donor base and fund development. Developed and implemented development
schedule, plan and agency budget.
Engaged Board of Directors in Fund &Friend Raising activities.
Met with company representatives to determine marketing goals and target markets.
Supervised promotional personnel in event development.
Served as organization ambassador, generating high visibility for the company while exhibiting persuasive
marketing abilities to the media, public, and customers on behalf of children and seniors.
• Extensive involvement in grant and letter writing.
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• Served on the Development Committee and Management Team.
• Implemented Endowment and Deferred Giving Program.
• Reported to the President/Executive Director.
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, Grand Rapids, MI 1994 to 1997
Program Assistant
Responsible for program development and training for Diaconal Leaders in the United States and Canada in the
area of responsive disaster relief and community leadership. Coordinated and convened Diaconal Leaders for
national and regional meetings for trainings, updates, report outs, and strategic planning.
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Evaluated programs.
Grant and letter writing.
Served on United States and Canada Planning Team.
Reported to the President/Executive Director.
Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI
Community Relations/Development Assistant
1991 to 1994
Responsible for community and development relations in support of programmatic services for terminally ill patients
and families.
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Developed and managed a speaker's bureau
Promoted Hospice services to the African American Community
Served on the bereavement team.
Developed newsletters, annual reports, and other media materials.
Reported to the Vice President of Development and Community Relations.
Council of Neighborhood Associations Grand Rapids, MI
(1 year grant funded position)
Program Assistant
1990 to 1991
Responsible for coordinating Neighborhood Association meetings, trainings and evaluating neighborhood programs
and activities.
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Compiled and generated reports.
Coordinated and conducted neighborhood tours and site visits.
Evaluated programs and activities.
Developed internal and public media materials.
Reported to the Executive Director.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Researching continuation of Master's program -Non Profit Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy(CAP) —Designation
The American College (Online)
currently enrolled
Comprehensive Planned Giving School/Training
R & R Newkirk
2006
Graduate, Leadership Grand Rapids
2005
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Certificate
The Fund Raising School, Indiana University Center on Philanthropy
2003
Graduate,"Project Blue Print"(Board Member Preparation Program) 2001
United Way
B.S., Public Administration
Emphasis in Management, Accounting and Economics
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
1990
Associate, Liberal Arts
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI
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GGR-REN (Greater Grand Rapids Racial Equity Network)- 2013 to Present
Grand Rapids Community College —Giant Award — W.W. Plummer Humanitarian Award 2013
Grand Rapids Club of Negro Business and Professional Women —Achievement Award - 2013
PRFC (Partners for a Racism Free Community) —Cohort - 2012 to Present
Co-Champion of Diversity &Inclusion —Grand Rapids Community Foundation — 2011 to Present
PALN (Peer Action Learning Network) Transforming Michigan Philanthropy through Diversity and Inclusion —
Cohort — 2010 to Present
ABFE (Association of Black Foundation Executives) Connecting Leaders Fellow -Alumni -Class of 2008-09
Planning Commissioner, City of Kentwood, 2007 to Present, Currently serving as Chair
Member, Nominating Committee, United Methodist Community House, 2007 to 2009
Triumph Award, Grand Rapids Community Methodist House, Grand Rapids, MI, 2007
Member, Grand Rapids Lions Club - 2008 to Present
Fund Development Committee Member, Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, 2005 to 2006
Member of Council on Foundations 2005 to Present
Member, Council of Michigan Foundations, 2005 to Present
Board of Trustees, St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 2004 to Present (2012 to Present -Chair)
Christian Education Leadership Positions - AME Zion Church - 1984 —Present: Church School Teacher, Youth,
Vacation Bible School, Christian Education, and District Director, Board of Christian Education, Central Region
Vice President of(ACE) Assembly of Christian Educators, Life Member of ACE, 1 S' Vice President of ACE
Board Member, Community Revitalization and Economic Development Center, 2002 to Present
Member, Women in Development, 2002 to Present
Member, West Michigan Planned Giving Group, 1999 to Present
Board Member and Diversity Chair, Association for Fund Raising Professionals, 1999 to 2011, current member
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 1987 to Present
City of Grand Rapids Intern -Community Development and Planning, 1990
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• IT Skills: Considerable experience in using Microsoft Office, presentation software, multi and social media,
virtual products and various fund development software and databases, including, Raisers Edge, Grant Edge.
Experience with Planned Giving software, PG Calc and user of the Planned Giving Design Center.
• Community Connectivity: Grand Rapidian and also previous resident in Alabama and Ohio. Extensive
knowledge and significant relationships with key individuals, corporate philanthropist, nonprofit organizations,
and community, regional and national leaders. Passion for community and neighborhood revitalization,
education and children initiatives, racial equity and diversity &inclusion.
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City of Kentwood CommissionerAt=L-arge Application -Supplemental Information —Work Experience
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Ohio Bath Solutions
Marketing Representative
November 2013 —present
iCaucus Michigan
Chief Strategist
June 2013 —February 2014
Strategic National
Research Support Specialist
February 2011— December 2012
Fix Michigan Center of West Michigan
Communications Coordinator
March 2010 —November 2010
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC
Shift Leader
August 2009 —February 2010
United States Navy
Machinery Maintenance &Repair Technician /Supervisor
February 1982 —June 2002
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City of Kentwood
Name: Timothy Hileman
Address: 5571 West Grove SE, Kentwood, MI 40512
Phone :
(616)307-9911
Home
(616) 307-9911
Cell
(616)677-5251
Work
Email: thileman@indiantrailscamp.org
Have you been a resident of Kentwood for the past 365 consecutive days? Yes
Are you a registered voter? Yes
Do you have a felony on your present criminal record?* No
Current Employer &Position: Executive Director, Indian Trails Camp
-Year Round Agency providing services to children and adults with disabilities.
Work Experience: Program
Coordinator-Hope Network
Director-Grand
Rapids Youth
Commonwealth, Supports
Volunteer Involvement: Grand Rapids Rotarian, Grand Rapids Jaycees-Santa Parade, Special
Olympics Area 11 & 12, 2014 US Rowing Master Championships, Hillside Community Church.
Educational Background: BA Sociology-Aquinas College, M.M (Masters of Management)Aquinas College, Certificate in Fundraising Management-Indiana University.
Possible conflict of Interest-N/A
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Timothy Hileman
5571 West Grove Dr. •Kentwood, Michigan 49512 •(616)307-9911
thileman@indiantrailscamp.org
Philosophy
In today's ever changing economic and social climate, strong organizations
require leaders who are able to engage in community, develop census among
team members, be creative in solving problematic issues and have the ability to
make difficult but necessary decisions. I am a servant leader who believes in
never settling just for good, but always striving to be great and that organizational
growth must come with organizational quality.
Education
Masters of Management •Emphasis on Nonprofit Administration
Graduated Spring 2010
Aquinas College •Grand Rapids, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts •Sociology major
Cum Laude Honors
Aquinas College •Grand Rapids, Michigan
Certifications
Certificate in Fundraising Management
Completion Spring 2013
Indiana University •Indianapolis, Indiana
Certificate in Board Management
Completion Summer 2014
Johnson Center of Philanthropy-Grand Valley State University-Grand Rapids, MI
Civic Activities
Rotarian-Grand Rapids Rotary Club-Member(2011-Present)
Caledonia Education Foundation-Board Member(Chair of Development Committee)
(2014-Present)
Legacy Christian School-Development Committee Member(2012-Current)
Hillside Community Church- Special Needs Ministry Committee (2011-Current)
Hope Network, Clinical Team-Strategic Planning Committee (2008-2009)
West Michigan Christian Athletic Association, Committee member(2007-2010)
Hillside Learning and Behavior Center, Fundraising Committee member(2006-2007)
Featured Speaking Engagements
2015-National Conference-American Camping Association-Featured Presenter
2013 —4t" Annual Collegiate Network Summer Summit-Speaker and Panelist
2012 -American Camping Association Mid-States Conference-Featured Presenter
2011 -American Camping Association Mid-States Conference-Featured Presenter
2012-Rotary Club of Grand Rapids
2011-Kenfinrood Rotary Club
2012-Walker Ambucs
2012-Grand Rapids Optimist Club
Timothy Hileman
5571 West Grove Dr. •Kentwood, Michigan 49512 •(616)307-9911
thileman@indiantrailscamp.org
Experience
Executive Director • 2009 —present
Indian Trails Camp •Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Provided leadership in developing programs, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors
and staff.
• Provided development plan antl strategies for Major Gifts, Capital Grant, and annual support.
• Established sound working relationships antl cooperative arrangements with community groups and outside
organizations.
• Oversaw the development and maintenance of sound financial practices as well as maintaining official
records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Assured that the organization hatl a long-range strategy which achieves its mission while operating in a
sustainable fashion.
College Instructor • 2010-Present
ITT Technical Institute School of Business Management ~ Grantl Rapids, Michigan
• Instructor: Bachelors of Business Management program: Professional Communication, Human Resource
Management, Consumer Behavior, Accounting I, Accounting II
• Instructor: Bachelors of Project Management: Financial Accounting,
• Develop lessons plans and teaching strategies to engage all students
Supports Coordinator • 2007— 2009
Hope Network Developmental &Community Services •Grand Rapitls, Michigan
• Developing, implementation and monitoring of Person-Centered-Plan to ensure that client rights to treatment
are delivered in the least restrictive setting as well as ensuring they have access to community based
services.
• Updating, maintaining and creating Social Work Assessments and other mandatory documents to meet
appropriate Network 180(Kent County CMH)standards.
• Being compliant in the areas of HIPPA and Client Rights according to Network 180 and CARF licensing.
• Attending required trainings (e.g. Recipient Rights, Diversity, Informal Complaints, etc) annually or as
needed.
Behavior Specialist • 2006-2007
Allegan Intermediate School District Services •Allegan, Michigan
• Developed Behavioral pilot program for High School students with CI and EI diagnosis.
• Collected and analyzed all behavioral data and provided case reports and recommendations to school
administration.
• Provided behavior management techniques and crisis prevention strategies to assist in the positive
behavioral support plans of high school students
• Assisted with the development and facilitation of life-skills curriculum.
Program Director • 2001-2006
Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth •Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Designed and managed all program components for GRYC(Camp O'Malley, Seidman Center &.Steil Youth
Center).
• Organized fundraising efforts and wrote grants to support and expand existing and new developing
programs.
• Cooperated with businesses, civic, and other organizations to develop programs to meet the needs and
interests of the youth.
• Prepared budget and determined allocation of funds for staff, supplies and equipment, and facilities.
City of Kentwood
Name: Monica Sparks
Address: 295 Travelo St
Phone: 616-813-9397
Email: Monica@networkingdiva.org
Position applying for: City of Kentwood Commissioner at Large
Are you a resident of Kentwood? YES
Are you a registered voter? YES Are you in default to the City? NO
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?* NO
Current Employer &Position: Self Employed at The Urban Sparks LLC- Entrepreneur &Author
Work Experience: Licensed Real Estate Agent &Broker State of Michigan (1993-present)
Continuing Education- Real Estate Educational Approved Instructor State of Michigan and
iHeart Media (Clear Channel) Radio Talk Show Host
Volunteer Involvement:
CURRENT: Vice President; School Board National Heritage Academies, Vista Charter School, Vice
President; West Michigan Film Video Alliance, Vice President; Woman's Life Fraternal
Organization, Certified Business Mentor &SCORE Counselor to Americas Small Businesses.
Junior Achievement; Dream Team, Member Wyoming Kentwood Chamber of Commerce
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City of Kentwood VIPS(Volunteer in Police Service) safe trails partner
City of Kentwood Parks 8~ Recreation Events Volunteer
GROW Board Member- Grand Rapids, Opportunities For Women
Awarded Corp Magazine 2009 Diversity Business Leader of the Year
Graduate Leadership West Michigan
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Rising Woman Leadership Mentee, Huntington Bank
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Graduate Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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Certified Woman and Minority Owned Business Owner(MMBDC)
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West Michigan Hispanic Chamber Board Member
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Grand Rapids Sister Cities International Board Member
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Western Wayne Oakland County Board of Realtors
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Graduate United Way Project Blue Print
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Job Corps Advisory Council
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Educational Background: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Holloways Real Estate Institute
Possible conflict of Interest: Currently serving on the Zoning hoard of Appeals, City of Kentwood
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2576 Mapleview SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
616-554-9935
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EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Personal Skills
o Excellent organization skills
o Self motivated /structured
o Ability and willingness to learn new technical skills
o Computer knowledge in MS Office programs(Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook)
o Broad-based experience covering a full spectrum of administrative
duties, including executive support, office management, staff
management, customer care, document preparation, Human Resource
functions, travel/meeting coordination and project/program support
o Superior multitasking talents, with the ability to manage multiple highpriority assignments, adheres to deadlines and develops solutions to
challenging business problems
o A proven reputation, with a consistent history of exemplary performance
reviews and recognition for driving efficiency improvements to office
systems &management, workflows and processes
WORK HISTORY
Carveth Village-Senior Retirement/Assisted Living
July 2010 —Current
Administrator
o Supervise and administer the overall operations of Carveth Village68licensed beds, 10 independent apartments, in accordance with
current governmental regulations as well as established policies and
procedures of Carveth Village to ensure that the highest degree of quality
resident care and services is provided at all times.
o Supervise/perform the daily operations for:
■ All personnel &Human Resources functions
■ Review, develop, ensure adherence/compliance to companies
policies &procedures, state/local government regulations and
standards.
■ Develop/implement marketing strategies and required reports
■ Admissions
■ Building strong employee, resident &resident families
relationships
■ Review all departments major purchasing decisions.
■ Assist with preparation of annual budget
■ AP/AR
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Successfully passed the previous four years State HFA license
renewal/inspections
Experienced with Mi Waiver, Veterans Benefits and Long Term Care
insurance.
Develop, coordinate and implement annual staff appreciation
Staff recognition events. Resident, resident and family events
Spectrum Health Hospital Group
August 2004 -May 2010
Executive Assistant to the Vice President Human Resources
10/05-5/10
Responsibilities:
o Ensured appropriate communication between the President, Sr. VP's, VP's
and key internal Directors and employees
o Provided critical and daily support to the VP of Human Resources, including
managing calendars, calls, travel requirements, mail and meetings
o Managed ad-hoc projects as appointed and follow-up to each
o Assessed the urgency and importance of situations and took the appropriate
action to determine the necessary level of executive involvement
o Composed correspondences on both routine and complex, sensitive &
highly confidential matters
o Scheduled and organized complex activities such as meetings, off site and
on site Hospital Leadership team building &development retreats on an as
required basis, and scribed meeting minutes
o Requested information and actions on behalf of the VP of Human
Resources and the executive team and ensured that these requests were
fulfilled efficiently and effectively
o Provided support for Board meetings including: executing action steps and
coordinating meeting requirements
o Coordinated, developed and facilitated system wide (16,000 employees)
staff recognition &appreciation, staff development programs- on site and off
site
o Provided assistance to the executive team on an as needed basis
o Handled other support duties as required
o Communicated and collaborated with a variety of people at various levels
within and outside the organization
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Human Resources and
Staff Relations Team
1/05-70/05
o Provided daily support to the Director of Human Resources and Staff
Relations Team including managing calendars, calls, travel requirements,
mail and meetings
o Established appointment priorities and scheduled appointments as
necessary and appropriate
o Managed other requests or tasks, as available
o Teamed with HR Generalist on multiple system wide staff events
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships
• Michigan Business &Professional Association
• Michigan Food &Beverage Association
• National Small Business Association
• Health Care Association of Michigan
• Michigan Center for Assisted Living
• Certified- Michigan Association of School Boards
Grand Rapids Junior College
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o Liberal Arts
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2011-Present- Mayoral appointment to City of Kentwood Planning Commission
o Currently Secretary of Planning Commission
2011-Current- Board Member/ Vice-President Middleville Rotary
2010-Current- Middleville Rotary Member
2010- City of Kentwood Police &Fire Millage Committee-Millage Successful
2008- City of Kentwood Library Millage Committee- Millage Successful
2006- 2010- Mayoral appointment to City of Kentwood Public Library Advisory
Board
2000-2004- School Board member Kentwood Public Schools
o Served as Trustee, Secretary and Treasurer
o Successfully passed $85 million dollar bond for Kentwood Schools
renovations, new buildings and athletic stadiums
Employment Coordinator- Talent Acquisition Team
70/04- 7/05
o Assisted Sr. Recruiters in their job functions
o Conducted background checks on candidates
o Performed all pre-hire tasks, paperwork and required documentation for new
hires
o Prepared new hires for Orientation
o Worked with Sr. Recruiters on Job Fairs
• Human Resources Office Assistant
8/04-10/04
o General Office duties including, but not limited to: filing, copying, mail and
Human Resources front desk coverage
Steelcase Inc.
August 1983 —October 2003
Special/Custom Solutions Sales Service Rep/Order Editor
09/97-70/03
Clients included:
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■ VanAndel Institufe lab Furniture
■ Pentagon Renovation of977 devastation
■ Quest Labs
■ Goldman Sachs Investment Offices of USA
o Coordinated orders through conception, manufacturing, delivery, installation
and all post installation follow-up
o Project Leader for IMAGINET- electronic customer order entry system for
Grand Rapids and Tustin California special/custom solutions departments
Panel Systems product inventory control dispatcher
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CEO of Gonzalez-Cartes &Associates LLC
Work Experience See ResumelCV. Extensive experience in non-profit leadership, government &
public policy, successful fund development, &social justice advocacy.
Volunteer Involvement Board Member, St. Mary's Hospital; Commissioner, Hispanic/Latino
Commission of Michigan; Corporate Board Member, Michigan Poverty Law Program (PLP), LLC;
Advisory Board Member, Farmworker Legal Services; Member, ALPACT (Advocates and Leaders for
Police and Community Trust) Grand Rapids, MI Dept of Civil Rights;(See Resume/CV).
Educational Background MA, Cultural Athropology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA.
BA, Anthropology, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA ,
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to put knowledge and expertise to work in a local, statewide or' national
impact setting improving:
Systems of human service delivery and education;
Public policy;
Civic engagement; and,
Research, data &analysis of impact issues for vulnerable children.
SKILLS
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Executive skills include:
Successful million dollar grant writing expertise in United Way,
state, federal, and foundation grants;
Proven effectiveness working in grassroots organizations,
academic, and public policy environments;
A Ability to manage teams in small organizations with 5 staff and
complex bureaucracies with a team of 100 in an agency of 10,000
people;
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Established track record ofinnovative program development
serving highly vulnerable populations;
Successful consensus building in the creation of complex multiyeai; multi-agency collaborative ventures;
Experience organizing statewide conferences and national
meetings; and,
Bilingual skill (Spanish/English) with reading, writing, &verbal
fluency.
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PRINCIPAL &FOUNDER,GONZALEZ-CORTES &ASSOCIATES,LLC
I3ec 2013 ~ Present
Entrepreneurial business venture with a focus on grant writing, program
development, research, and public policy consultation.
CEO, HISPANIC CENTER OF WESTERN MICHIGAN
Fein 200a ~ Dec 2013
Grew the annual operating budget of this Latino non-profit fi~om $700,000
to a $2.1 million dollar• operating budget with innovative programming
serving 17,000 Latino children and families pet year: Founding member of
2 multi-agency collaborative projects in Grand Rapids, MI that leveraged
$8.5 million in new resources for expansion of local early childhood
programs and launched a historic collaborative venture between Latino
and African-American organizations in the city.
STATE DIRECTOR,MICHIGAN OFFICE OF MIGRANT AFFAIRS,IVIDHS
March 2003 - Fe1~ 2008
Monitored and wrote state public policy. Managed amulti-million dollar
budget for program with 100 social wo►•lcers in 23 offices inside a complex
DHS organization with more than 10,000 employees. Governor appointed
to serve as permanent Chair of the historic IMSC (Intet•agency Migrant
Services Committee) made up of directors of the 23 state, federal, and nonprofitprograms serving Migrant farmworlcers in MI. Commissioned and
published in 2006 the first MI Farmworker Enumeration report in 20
years. Brokered an Interstate Compact with the state of Texas to establish
a Medicaid Portability project to serve farmworker children in the MI/TX
migrant stream. Created and led a statewide Migrant Child Taslcforce to
improve the lives of farmworlcer children by strengthening collaboration
between Migrant Ed, Migrant Head Start, the Department of Human
Services, and the state and federal offices of Head Start Collaboration.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,HISPANIC CENTER OF WESTERN MI
June 2000 -Feb 2003
Grew the annual operating budget of this Latino non-profit from $300,000
per yeas• to $700,000 per year. Leveraged the first set of grants and set the
stage for the launch of a successful Capital Campaign.
PARALEGAL &STATE OUTREACH COORDINATOR,MI MIGRANT LEGAL
ASSISTANCE(MMLAP),INC.
)uly i9~s e lone 2000
Hired as an Outreach Worker and advanced over time to the position of
Paralegal and State Outreach Coordinator. Supervised all entry level
outreach worl~ers, volunteers, and law clerks. Developed and conducted
bilingual Community Legal Education (CLE)training for farmworlcers and
professional stakeholders. Wrote the agency statewide newsletter.
Managed an active caseload of 200 individual clients and handled a volume
of 2-3 Class Action lawsuits at any given time.
FARM LABOR ORGANIZER,CATA(F~#RMWORKER SUPPORT
COMMITTEE)
IViay 1993 -June 1995
Worked with a vibrant group of ti•ansnational mushroom workers in
Kennett Square, PA to lay the groundwork for the creation of the Kaolin
Workers Union that would be formally recognized by 1999. Wrote an
awat~d winning undergraduate dissertation on the ethnographic research
that was conducted simultaneously. Worked closely with the Department
of Justice on the civil rights and fair housing issues in this community to
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improve housing conditions. Also grew this work into a larger
comparative project focused on the success &failure of farm labor
organizing efforts in PA, NJ, NC,TX, Puerto Rico and the Dominican
Republic.
IJCI R~ 1998
MA,Cultural Anthropology,Stanford University(Palo Alto, CA)
National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellow. Robert Bayard Textor Award
recipient for creativity in Anthropology awarded for MA Thesis. Currently
ABD (All But Dissertation) status on Ph.D.
1994 ~A,Anthropology, Bryn Mawr College(Bryn Mawr,FA)
Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Anthropology. Award winning Honors
Thesis. Mellow Fellow. Also winner of competitive MarshaIl Neppar
Fellowship and Bryn Mawr Alumnae Regional Fellowship.
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Dynamic public speaker and presenter at state, national, and international
conferences with audiences ranging from 100 to 10,000 people.
Experience organizing statewide conferences and convening Midwest
regional gatherings of public policy experts and Latino leaders.
Feb 2015-Present: Governor Appointed Commissioner, Hispanic/Latino
Commission of Michigan
Sept 2014~Present: Corporate Board Member; Michigan Poverty Law
Program (PLP), LLC
July 2014-Present: Chair, Community Benefit Ministry Committee of St.
Mars Hospital Board, Grand Rapids, MI
Jan 2010~Present: Member; St. Mary's Hospital Board, Grand Rapids, MI
Sept 2013-Present: Member, Farmworlcer Legal Services Advisory Board
2012-Present: Member,ALPACT (Advocates and Leader's for Police and
Community Trust), MI Department of Civil Rights, Grand Rapids, MI
2008~Presenf: Member, MCIRR (Michigan Coalition for Immigrant and
Refugee Rights)
A~ri12013~~1ov 2013: Appointed Member, Mayor's Election Taslcforce,
City of Grand Rapids
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Jan 2012-May 2013: Appointed Member, Kent County Commission's
Community Collaboration Worlcgroup
July 2010-Dec 2013: Elected Midwest Representative, Affiliate Council,
National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
Feb 2010~Dec 2013: Elected Steering Committee Member; Heart of West
Michigan United Way, Partner' Agency Director's Group, Grand Rapids, MI
A~ri12003-Feb 2009: Governor Appointed Permanent Chair; Interagency
Migrant Services Committee (IMSC), Lansing, MI.
~EFEi~CES> Available Upon Request.
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Martha Gonzalez-Cortes
Gonzalez-Cortes &Associates, LLC
6026 I{alamazoo Ave. SE, Box 151
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 204-0537(w)
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Stanford University, Stanford, California
*Robert Bayard Textor Awaid for Master's thesis.
*Cui~iculum emphasis on transnational migration, political economy,
immigration law, nationalism &ethnicity, and U.S./Me~co area studies.
1994
BA Anthropology
Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr,Pennsylvania
*Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Anthropology
*Cui7~iculum emphasis on U.S./Mexico border studies,fai~nworker labor
history, poverty and welfare studies, alternative educational
methodologies, and Latin American cultural theory.
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2009
Woman ofInfluence recognition, Grand Rapids Magazine
2008
National Fai~rnworker Advocate ofthe Year,"Plate of Bounty Award,"
National Migrant Head Start Association, Washington, D.C.
2006-2007
Fellow, Michigan Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP), MSU
2004
Champion of Diversity, Project Blueprint, United Way, Grand Rapids
2001
Woman of Achievement Award,YWCA Tribute Awards, Grand Rapids
1998
Robert Bayard Textor Award (for Creativity in AntYuopology)
Department of Anthropology, Stanford University
1996-1999
1994-1995
1993-1994
National Science Foundation(NSF)Pre-Dissertation Fellowship
Needmore Foundation Research Fellowship
Marshall Neppa~ Fellowship, Bryn Mawr College
MARTHA GONZALEZ-CORTES
Mellon Minority Undergraduate Fellowship, Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr Alumnae Regional Fellowship, Bryn Mawr College
1991-1994
1990-1994
Dec 2013-Present
CEO,Gonzalez-Coi~tes &Associates, LLC, Grand Rapids, MI
Feb 2008-Dec 2013
CEO,Hispanic Center of Western MI, Grand Rapids, MI
Apri12003-Feb 2008
State Director, Office of Migrant Affairs, DHS,Lansing, MI
June 2000-March 2003
Executive Duector, Hispanic Center of Western MI, Grand Rapids,
MI
July 1995-June 2000
Paralegal &Statewide Outreach Coordinator, MI Migrant Legal
Assistance Project(MMLAP), Grand Rapids, MI
May 1993-June 1995
Fa17n Labor Organizer, CATA (Fai~rnworker Support Committee),
Kennett Square,PA
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Feb 2015 —Present
Governor Snyder Appointee, Hispanic/Latino Commission of
Michigan.
July 2014 —Present
Appointed Chair, St. Ma1y's Hospital Community Benefit Ministry
Committee, Grand Rapids, MI
Aug 2010-2013
Appointed Member, Michigan Department ofEducation, Title III
Advisory Committee, Lansing, MI
July 2010-Dec 2013
Elected Midwest Representative, Affiliate Council, National
Council of La Raza(NCLR)
Feb 2010-Dec 2013
Elected Steering Committee Member, Heart of West Michigan
United Way,Pas~tner Agency Director's Group, Grand Rapids, MI
April 2013-Nov 2013
Appointed Member, Mayor's Election Tasl~orce, City of Grand
Rapids, MI(focused on improved voter access to the polls, poll
worker recruitment, and improved election process in the city)
Jan 2012-May 2013
Appointed Member,Kent County Commission's Community
Collaboration Workgroup (focused on st~•eamlining units of
govei~unent)
May 2011-Oct 2013
Elected Board Secretary, Alliance for Health, Grand Rapids, MI,
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Feb 2010-Sept 2012
Elected Board Secretary, Hope Network Corporate Board, Grand
Rapids, MI.
May 2010-2011
Appointed Farmworker Representative, State Cabinet Workgroup
on Migrant &Seasonal Farmworker Civil Rights, Michigan
Department of Civil Rights, Lansing, MI.
April 2003-Feb 2009
Chair, Interagency Migrant Services Committee(IMSC),Lansing,
MI.
Dec 2004-Feb 2010
Chair,IMSC Migrant Child Taskforce, Lansing, MI.
Nov. 2001-2008
Elected Executive Committee Member, MI League for Human
Services Board, Lansing, MI.
March 2008
Michigan Delegate,National Farmworker Medicaid Portability
Workgroup Meeting, Washington D.C.
Sept. 2003
Governor Appointed Michigan Delegate, Depat~tment ofHealth &
Human Services' National Consultation: Addressing Health Care
Disparities —A Workshopfor Senior State Policymakers, New
Orleans, Louisiana
Dec. 2007
Michigan Delegate, Breaking Down Barriers National Summzt.~
Improving Access to Early Care and Educationfor Immigrant
Families, Center for Law and Social Policy(CLASP), Chicago,IL
Aug. 2006
Michigan & US Delegate,International Consultationfor Elected
Officials and Public Polzcy Makers -.Io~nada Informativa,
Institute for Me~can Exterior Relations(IME), Mexico City,
Mexico
Nov 2014
Panel Pa~~ticipant, Univision Live Broadcast, WK Kellogg Foundation State ofthe
Latino Family National Survey Release, Dallas, TX
Aug 2014
Pat-ticipant, WK Kellogg Foundation Racial Equity Think Tank Meeting:
"Technical Assistance and Capacity Building for Racial Equity, Racial Healing
Grassroots Organizations," Detroit, MI
July 2014
Facilitator, Black Brown Relationship Building &Racial Equity Dialogue,
Watts/Century Latino Organization, Los Angeles, CA
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Selection Committee Member, WK Kellogg Foundation Fellows Program,
Michigan
July 2013
US Delegate &Presenter, WK Kellogg Foundation &Initiatives of Change(IOC)
International Racial Equity Convening, Caux, Switzerland
*Immigration Workshop Facilitator, Caux, Switzerland
Dec 2013
Participant, NCLR & Raza Development Fund pilot development of national
community development training for Affiliates, Phoenix, AZ
Nov 2013
Participant, CEO training in Disruptive Leadership at NYLT Stern School of
Business, NY,NY
Nov 2013
Grantee Participant, WK Kellogg Foundation's national Civic Engagement
Convening, Detroit, MI
Apri12013
Organizer &Moderator,Immigration Town Hall with Congressman Justin Amash
(R-MI)and Congressman Raul Labrador(R-ID), Grand Rapids, MI
July 2012
Organizer &Moderator,Roundtable on Latznos &the Economy with USDOL
Secretary Hilda Solis, Grand Rapids, NII
2012-2013
Grantee Participant, WK Kellogg Foundation's national Amerzca Healr'ng Racial
Equity Conference
- Apri12013 Ashville, North Carolina
*Workshop Presenter
April 2012 New Orleans, LA
2010-2013
Grantee Participant, WK Kellogg Foundation's Michigan Grantee Convening
- Oct 2013 Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Sept 2012 Detroit, Michigan
- Aug 2011 Traverse City, Michigan
2010-2013
Elected Midwest Representative, Co-Convener &Moderator, Midwest Affiliate
Meeting, National Council ofLa Raza(NCLR)
- Oct 2013 Cleveland, OH
- Oct 2012 Minneapolis, NIN
- Oct 2011 Chicago,IL
- Oct 2010 Milwaukee, WI
2010-2013
Elected Midwest Representative, Participant at National Conference & Affilzate
Counczl Meeting, National Council ofLa Raza(NCLR)
New Orleans, LA
- July 2013
*Conference Presenter at Affiliate CEO Leadership Breakfast
- July 2012 Las Vegas, NV
Chicago, IL
- July 2011
- July 2010
San Antonio, TX
2010-2013
Elected Midwest Representative, Pas~ticipant at Latino Advocacy Days &Affiliate
Council Meeting, National Council of La Raza(NCLR)
Washington, D.C.
- Masch 2013
Washington, D.C.(State Delegation Lead)
- March 2012
Washington,
D.C.
- Masch 2010
Jan 2012
Grantee Pas~ticipant, national OVW - US Department of Justice Conference on
Culturally &Linguistically Appropriate Services to Victims ofDomestic Violence,
Dating Violence, Stalking, a»d Sexual Assault, Washington, D.C.
Feb 2010
Grantee Participant, national OVW - US Department of Justice Conference on
Culturally &Linguistically Appropriate Set-vices to Victims ofDomestic Violence,
Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault, Tucson, Arizona
Oct 2009
Organizer &Facilitator, WK Kellogg Foundation's Meeting ofImmigration
Experts in the Midwest, Lansing, MI
Dec. 2004
Pa~~ticipant, National OVW - US Depas-tment of Justice Conference on Domestic
Violence &Sexual Assault Among Immigrant Women, Albuquerque, New Mexico
2003-2008
Convener &Moderator, MI Annual Fa~mworker &Grower Conference, Lansing,
MI
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Feb 2015-Present
Commissioner(Governor Snyder Appointee), Hispanic/Latino
Commission of Michigan.
Jan 2010-Present
Board Member, Saint Mary's Hospital (Trinity Health), Grand
Rapids, MI.
*Appointed Chair, Community Benefit Ministry Committee
(July 2014- Present).
2014-Present
Corporate Board Member, Michigan Poverty Law Program (PLP),
LLC.
2012-Present
Member, ALPACT —Advocates and Leaders for Police and
Community Trust(Grand Rapids), MI Department of Civil Rights.
2008-Present
Member, MCIRR —Michigan Coalition for Immigrant and
Refugee Rights.
Sept. 2003-Present
Member,Farmworker Legal Services Advisory Boaid, Michigan.
Feb 2003-Dec 2013
Member,Interagency Migrant Services Committee(IMSC),
Lansing, MI.
2004-2008
Member, Michigan Head Start State Collaboration Advisory
Board, Lansing, MI.
Sept. 2005-Jan 2012
Corporate Board Member,Hope Network, Michigan.
*Elected Boasd Secretary (2010-2012)
Dec. 2008-Jan 2012
Board Member, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Grand
Rapids, MI.
Oct. 2004-2008
Member, State Bar of Michigan's State Planning Body, Lansing,
MI.
Sept. 2004-2008
Member, State Bas of Michigan's SCJI Equal Access Initiative,
Lansing, MI.
Aug. 2005-2008
Member, Support Services Committee ofthe Michigan Alliance
Against Hate Crimes(MIAAHC),Lansing, MI.
Oct. 2005-2008
Stakeholder Advisory Board Member, Michigan State University's
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lansing, MI.
Oct. 2003-2008
Board Member,Heart of West MI United Way, Grand Rapids, MI.
Dec. 2005-2008
Member, Telamon Migrant Head Start's Statewide Policy Council,
Lansing, MI.
July 2005-2006
Member, Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, U.S.
Attorney's Office -Department of Justice, Lansing, MI.
June 2005-2006
Taskforce Member, Michigan Food Policy Council, Lansing, MI.
Oct. 2005-2006
Board Member, Secretariat for Social Justice, Grand Rapids
Catholic Diocese, Grand Rapids, MI.
.ar~~'a~ Skills
Spanish (fluently bilingual).
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Current Employer &Position: 84~' St Pub and Grille, Server, Server Trainer
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5343PinebrookAv~
Kentwood, Mi49548
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Qualifications
♦ Lived in Kentwood for 40 years.
♦ Eactensive supervising, recruiting, and training of volunteers, staff and coworkers.
♦ Maintained financial records and accounting for Kentwood Girl Scouts, Resident Camp
and troops.
♦ Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel, POS and Micros systems, some Adobe
Photoshop knowledge.
♦ Courteous, professional, tactful skills with the general public, media, staff, volunteers and
coworkers in a variety ofcircumstances.
♦ Knowledge and practice of parliamentary procedures.
♦ Years of experience in working with all ages ofthe Girl Scout program.
♦ Planned successful large and small scale events in a camp and day camp setting,
♦ Understand the importance ofexceptional service in all situations.
♦ Member of GSUSA(GSMT and GSMISTS)for a total of25 years.
♦ Knowledge of risk management and safe guidelines in the outdoors.
♦ Planned and implemented successful Girl Scout beginning, intermediate, and advanced
backpacking trips.
♦ Well-developed skills in organization, decision-making, time management, record
keeping, and verbal/written communication skills
Work Experience
Server/Server Trainer
84~' St Pub and Grill, Byron Center, Mi 2010-present
Rio Crrand Steakhouse, Wyoming, Mi 2000-2010
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Training cowarkers
Practice sound financial skills
Practice exceptional customer service and professionalism
Establish good rapport with guests and coworkers
Resident Camp Director
Camp Anna Behrens and Camp Sakakawea, Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore,
Grand Rapids, Mi 2012
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Maintained a positive learning environment for girls to achieve their potential, while
growing in Girl Scouts, making new friends, staying safe and above all having fun in the
out-of-doors.
Implemented traditional Girl Scout activities while emphasizing girl planning and
leadership skills into the camp program on a regular basis..
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Responsible for planning and implementing pre-camp training for all staff along with
weekly in-service training sessions.
Formulated staff and camper schedules to ensure awell-rounded camp program based on
Girl Scout camp pathway standards.
Maintained positive parent relationships ensuring their concerns were met and responded
to in a timely basis.
Followed the State of Michigan Camp guidelines, as well as American Camping
Association guidelines to ensure a positive rating during the site visit, as well as a safe
environment for all.
Ensure an environment of pluralism and diversity are embraced at all levels of camp.
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Aquinas College, 2009-present, International Studies, Political Science and History, BA
Participant ofUniversity Arab League, Aquinas College, 2010
Adult Learning Facilitator Course, Girl Scouts ofMichigan Shore to Shore, 2010
Wilderness First Aid and CPR., Muskegon Red Cross, 2008
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR,2012
East Kentwood High School, 19$5 Graduate
TIPS alcohol certified, State of Michigan certification.
Community and Volunteer Involvement
Girl Scout Service UnitManager
Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails, 1993-2002, 2004-2009
■ Recruited girls and volunteers while establishing and meeting membership goals.
■ Planned and presided over leadership meetings.
■ Trained volunteers in their specific positions
■ Promote and market Girl Scouting throughout the community, utilizing, print, news, and
internet/social media.
■ Interpret and share council and national Girl Scout policies.
Kentwood Day Camp Director
Girl Scouts ofMichigan Trails, 1996-2008
■ Developed and implemented a highly successful day camp program involving 60-100
girls and adult volunteers.
■ Ran a successful day camp maintaining exceptional standards for financial stability,
scheduling, recruiting and training of girls and adults while maintaining budget restraints.
■ Practiced exceptional risk management and adhered to Girl Scout and Health Department
regulations and guidelines
■ Implemented traditional Girl Scout activities and utilized girl planning and leadership
skills into the program on a regular basis,
Evet2t Coordinator
Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails 1996-2009
■ Developed and implemented large and small scale successful events up to 300
participants.
■ Planning, preparing, and serving meals in a dining room setting adhering to Girl Scout
and Health Department health and safety guidelines.
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while maintaining budget restraints.
Girl Scout Positions held:
Current Gold Award Committee Member
Current Volunteer Trainer(outdoor trainings)
Troop Advisor, 3 troops. Daisy to Ambassador
Carabiners Adult Trip Leader, backpacking beginning —advanced trips
North Manitou Island, Sleeping Bear Dunes
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Mi
Porcupine Mountains, Mi
Kentucky
West Virginia
Vermont
Tennessee
Troop Trips:
Minnesota Dreams GS National Jamboree
Our Cabana WAGGGS World Center, Mexico
Savannah, GA
Walt Disney World,FL
Hershey Parr PA GS Jamboree
International Crossing, Canada and US
GSUSA Destination Chaperone, Luxembourg and New Zealand
WAGGGS Leadership Conference Chaperone, Atlanta, GA
National Delegate: Kansas City, Atlanta,
Council delegate, association chair, GSMT,and GSMISTS
Volunteer Ranger and Camp Committee Member, Camp Anna Behrens
Received Outstanding Leader, Appreciation Pin, and Thanks Badge
Additional Volunteer Positions:
Kentwood JV and Grand Rapids Midget Hockey Team Manager, 2008-2013
Home Repair Services, volunteer photographer, 2010
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BIO ~ Maurice H. Groce
Maurice H. Groce is a native of Grand Rapids, MI and has lived in Kentwood for over 20 years.
He has always demonstrated dedication to his community,and its residents through his
participation in school and civic issues. His active involvement with Kentwood City Government
began in February 2007 when Mayor Root appointed him to the Local Officers Compensation
Committee and the Hqusing Commission. Subsequently Maurice was appointed to the Planning
Commission and served as 2~d Ward Commissioner~for two years.
With more than three decades of business operational and management experience, Maurice is
highly respected as an administrator, problem solver and trouble shooter in the private and
public sectors. His technical and communication skills and disciplined approach to public service
give him the vision and experience to make government more accessible and accountable to
the people. His expertise as a team builder, innovative thinker and commitment to public and
private service ensures his,ability to lead a strategically focused and fiscally responsible
organization. Mr. Groce's areas of expertise include operations management, quality
management, process improvement, profit and loss, supply chain management and engineering
management.
In 2010, Maurice took an early retirement from Mercantile Bank where he was VP-Branch
(Manager and before that Assistant VP-Business Development. Prior to coming to Mercantile
Bank he was a Financial Planner for Prudential Financial, Preceding Prudential, Maurice
served in a number of executive management positions at Steelcase Inc as Director of Supply
Chain Management, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Superintendent, and Director of Quality &
Strategic Planning. During his lengthy tenure in the private sector, Maurice was always involved
in community and public service through his volunteerism in the public schools, neighborhood
endeavors and membership in non-profit organizations.
In 2012, driven by his passion to mentor kids, Maurice came out of retirement to serve the youth
ofi West Michigan Aviation Academy, a tuition free charter high school at the Gerald Ford Airport.
His position as the Academy Liaison Officer allows him to interact daily with all. of the students
including the high-risk population.
Mr. Groce holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University, a B.S.
degree in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Management both from Aquinas
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MAURICE HENRY GROCE
Residence:(616)281-4981
Mobile:(616)862-2687
E-mail: mgroce4@comcast.net
2254 Old Dominion Court SE
Kentwood, Michigan 49508
EXECUTIVE PROFII,E
Operations and Manufacturing Management Professional with 20 plus years experience with automotive and
office furniture organizations. Significant and progressive experience in leading and directing plant and technical
disciplines. Areas of expertise include quality, process improvement, profit and loss (COGS), supply chain
management, and engineering management. Reputation for the ability to galvanize teams and lead organizations.by
improving operational efficiencies and achieving strategic objectives.
AREAS OIL'EXPERTISE
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMEPIT
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Directed order fulfillment, sourcing, zmport/export compliance, supplier development and quality improvement
process of 30 suppliers producing "completed ready to slop" products for either drop ship or delivery to
Stealcase's Distribution Center(s). Consolidated this supply base and implemented acomprehensive
infrastructure which:
Expediting growth ofsales from $66 million to $200 million.
- Improved quality and on-time delivery.
- Increased EDI compliance to 100%.
- 'Measured supplier performance on a daily bases.
- Created a disciplined supplier selection process.
Established a team of17 specifically assigned to turn around a shuggling supplier behind 7,000 SKU's.
Successful turn around completed within three months.
OPERATIONS AND MANUFACT[JRING MANAGEMENT
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Directed the operations team of a 900,000 sgaare foot plant with sales of $400 million and a budget of $78
million, achieving:
- Outstanding COGS reduction of 14% over a 3-year period,
- Improved efficiency measurement(HPLn improvement of2.7%.
Annual cost reduction of $7.328 million versus goal of$5.77 million.
- Improved weekly delivery to distribution by SI%.
- Reduction in returns &allowances of74.5% over two years.
Reduced safety incidence frequency(SIF)by 76%from the 19921eve1.
- Rearrangement of plant using Lean Techniques freeing up 100,000 square feet allowing for a new product
line that was up and running on time.
Managed all operational aspects of a manufacturing divisions with sales totaling $120 million and a budget of
$10 million, accomplishments included:
-- Results positive to budget by 14.1%.
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HPU pez~ormance improved by 9.1%.
- Bxceeded cost reduction goal by 24.9%.
- Safety incidence frequency(SIF)improvement of44.8%.
200 plus days without a schedule miss.
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Led the quality efforts for a Business Unit (B.U.) made up of six plants, 5 domestic and 1 Canadian totaling
5,000 hourly and.salary employees. Successfully unplemented ISO 9001 through the registrar, BVQI.
Created quality improvement process &problem solving manual used to train all Business Unit personnel.
Served on corporate team charged with developing and implementing the "Customer Focused
MeasuremendCustomex Complaint Resolution" process for national customer dealer base. Reduced the
complaint points of enter from 17 to 1, allowing complaints to be housed in one database far root cause problem
resolution.
MAURICE HENRY GROCE
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
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Member of plant management startup team that built a new plant that later won award as one of the top 10
plants in. America for its use oflean manufactwring. Managed group of seven manufacturing engineers focused
on cost reduction (108% to goal), purchaselinstal]atiott of new equipment, and floor support :for a new plant.
Successfully implemented "management by objectives"for the group.
Directed Automotive Industrial Engineering group in the areas of cost reduction, forwazd planning, routing
administration, ergonomics methods lab, and the conversion of plant and office layouts to CAD from the paper
cutouts and stickpin method.
Developed and implemented an ergonomics methods lab group for design ofwork cells.
ENGINEERIlYG
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Successfully developed and implemented "Steelcase's Design for Competitiveness (Manufacturing)" program.
Established "FACETS"(Furniture Assessment Center) which is a product-benelimarking (reverse engineering)
center.
AcEed as General Motors Business Unit liaison to assigned group of automotive customers for new product
development, pricing strategies and negotiations, delivery, and quality.
Served as lead product development engineer to zdentify and implement cost reduction projects on existing
chair products, achieving:
-- Redesign ofSnodgras chair vacuum outer shell to injection molded part,$142,000 material savings.
- Redesign ofSnodgras wood inner shell-to injection molded part, $254,000 material savings.
- Redesigned Concentrix polypropylene upholstered arm cap, which alleviated cap failures by improving
strength with an additive, talc, $53,757 returns &allowance savings.
- Lead the Sensor chair molded foam chair cushion projectthat replaced the existing cut slab foam. Requiring
a redesign of the injection molded seat shell and the manu#'acturing assembly process for a total sarrings of
over $1 million dollars.
- Redesigned steel Sensor telebell to plastic part, material savings $127,360,
Sewed as senior sales engineer as infra company liaison with assigned group of customers for new product
development, pricing strategies, delivery, and quality. Major accounts were Ford, Chrysler, American Motors,
Cadillac, GMC Truck &Bus,and Chevrolet Engineering Center.
CARER HISTORY
MERCANTILE BANK OF MCCHIGAN
VP Branch Manager,Leonard Bzanch 2010 - 2011
VP Branch Manager,Kentwood Hxanch 2009 -2010
Assistant VP Branch Manager,Kentwood Branch 2007 - 2008
Assistant VP Business Development 2006-2007
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL,Financial Planner
2003-2006
SELF EMPLOYED,Independent Business Consultant 2002-2003
Total Quality Management,Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management.
STEELCASE INC,Grand Rapids, Michigan
Director,Supply Chain Management;Finished Goods 2001-2002
Plant Manager,Finished Goods,Plant Managex,Panel Plant 1997-2001
Operations Superintendent;Panel Plant 1994-1997
Director, Quality/Strategic Plauning/World Class Performance 1991-1994
Manager, Quality Control,File Plant 1991
Supervisor, Manufacluring Engineering, Context Plant 1990-1991
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer,Sr.Product Engineer
198'1-1990
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION,Rochester Products Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Supervisor,Industrial Engineering .
Senior Sales Engineer,Sales Engineer,Contact Engineer
Production Supervisor
MAURICE HENRY GROCE
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MM,Organizational Development, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
BS,Business Administration, Aquinas College, Gxand Rapids, Michigan
BS,Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
Juran Institute, Making Quality Happen —Upper Management's Role
Lean Manufachuing, University of Tennessee @ Steelcase University, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lean Manufacturing, University ofMichigan, Ann Arbar, Michigan
Integrated Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan
Registered Representative ofthe NASD,Series 7 and series 66
Insurance licenses in Life,Health attd Annuities
PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
City ofKentwood Planning Commission,current
Kentwood Rotary, current
Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce
East Kentwood High School Mentor Program
American Society of Quality Control
St John's Home,Grand RapiBs, Michigan:
Board offirustees,
Board ofDirectors(Cktair, Vzce Chair, Secretary, Leader-Strategic Planning)
Junior Achievement,Executive Advisor
Department of Social Services,Youth companion for underprivileged children
RightPlace,Integrated Supply Chain Council
Institute ofIndustrial Engineers
Society of Automotive Engineers
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Current Employer and Position: fVlichigan Department of Transportation, Planner.
Work Experience:
Planner, Michigan Department of Transportation, 1993 to Present.
Business Specialist, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce,1993.
Business Representative, United Food and CommerciallA/orkers Union,
1990 to 1992.
Community Development Specialist, Garfield Park iVeighborhoods
Associatic~n,1987 to 1990.
Volunteer Involvement:
Kentwood Planning Commission Member.
Kentwood Parks and Recreation Commission Member.
Kentwood Arts Committee Member.
Discovery Elementary Parent Teacher Council Volunteer.
Kentwood Public Schools Redistricting Committee.
Kentwood Public Schools Parent Advisory Committee.
Kentwood Parks and Recreation Basketball Coach.
American Youth Soccer Association Coach.
Princeton Christian Reform Church Facilities Committee
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Name -Russell E. Slater II
Address - 4928 Newcastle Dr. SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
Phone - 616.455.5014, Home
Phone - 616.334.6961, Cell (best)
Email - rslater2@comcast.net
Have you been a resident of Kentwood for the past 365 consecutive days? -YES
Are you a registered voter? -YES
Are you in default to the City? - NO
Do you have a felony on your present criminal record? - NO
Current Employer &Position -Currently retired
Work Experience:
IT Consultant to small businesses in the West Michigan area for the past 27 years. This also
included occasional entrepreneurial projects.
Current Volunteer Involvement:
Kent County Agricultural Preservation Board
Farmland Preservation Initiative of Kent County Board (sponsored by MLCV &the Peter M.
Wege Foundation)
Kent County Agri-Business Community Work Group (a non board member)
Grand Valley Metro Council —Lower Grand River of Organized Watersheds Board
MDEQ Healthy Waters Rural Pride S#eering Committee, Region 4
City of Kentwood Assessor's Board of Review
City of Kentwood Housing Commissioner
City of Kentwood Zoning Commission (alternate)
Past Community Volunteer Involvement:
Kentwood Public Schools Braintrust(2005-2009)
Delta Strategies GrandNet Trustee (1990s)
Grand Valley Metro Council (late 1990s)
Community and Youth Recreation Leagues (1987-2007)
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Educational Background:
GVSU,Seidman School of Business -Partial completion of MBA program (30/60 cr hrs)
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary -Masters in Divinity (M.Div., 1980-1984)
Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI - B.A. in Psychology (1976-1978)
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor -Incomplete B.S. in Mathematics, Science, &Engineering
and Science (1973-1976)
East Kenfinrood High School -Completion of High School Diploma (Class of 1973)
Possible conflict of Interest -NONE
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Russell E. Slater II
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February 10, 2015
City of Kentwood
Kentwood City Hall
Clerk's Office
4900 Breton Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
616.698.9610
re: Application for Commissioner-at-Large
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please consider my application for Commission-at-Large with the City of Kentwood. I would like to serve on
the board to assist in developing industrial and business opportunities for our community; continue
excellence in our public educational school programs across a spectrum of disciplinary fields; improve
quality-of-living projects for a growing urban environment as they maybe considered; continue consistent
delivery of city services including fire and police services; maintain transparent relations with the public;
and contribute to any forward-looking future development projects which may assist the City of Kentwood
in its growth and delivery projections.
In the past 1 have worked with Kent County, the City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Public Schools, the
Grand Rapids and KDL library systems, and many non-profits in developing an open technology project
that would provide free Internet access to all public and private organizations. Especially as pertaining to
the areas of access and communication between governmental units, inter/intra-agencies, educational, and
public forums. This was a six year project where I came to serve as a trustee of the GrandNet board under
the Delta Strategies group. After completion of this massive undertaking we became part of the
GrandCommunity council and transitioned to the Grand Valley Metro Council which had been newly
formed.
I have also served with the Kentwood Public Schools in assisting in a public relations campaign to promote
the school's many benefits, opportunities, services, and educational environment to incoming families. This
was atwo-year project performed in committee directly with the Superintendent as his braintrust group.
Another Kentwood School project included the creation of a women's gymnastics facility to all women's
sports -especially to the gymnastics,competitive cheer, and sideline cheer teams. This was a 4-year project
working with facilities and athletic services. In addition, a school wide program of health and fitness was
developed and enacted at that time to provide students of all ages with accessible programs both during
the school year and in the summer alongside public sports programs and camps. Previous to this I had
served as a community recreation youth leader and coach to various children's recreational school teams
from early elementary ages through to their sophomore year of high school for both girls and boys. This
provided opportunity to reach out, assimilate, and networlc parents into various school programs as contributingmembers to the public school system.
Currently I serve on several area boards -some locally and some regionally. These are the Kent County
Agricultural Preservation Board; GVMC's regional "Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds"
(LGROVI~ board; the Farmland Preservation Initiative of Kent County (a non-governmental body of agricultural business leaders); the KenC County Agri-$usiness Work Committee as a non-board but contributing
member; and the State of Michigan's MDEQ's "Healthy Waters and Rural Pride" Steering Committee for
wetlands management encompassing several state economic regions.
I also serve with Harold Mast on Kentwood's Board of Review (Deb Ring, City Assessor), and Joe Pung on
Kentwood's Housing Commission and Zoning Board (this latter as an alternate). I previously have served
with Superintendents Scott Palczewski and Mike Zoerhoff on various Kentwood Public School projects. And
with the current Grand Rapids City Manager Greg Sundstrom, as a trustee on the GrandNet board, which
also included Juan Olivarez, President of Aquinas College (and past President of Grand Rapids Comnnunity
College).
Lastly, I have been a Kentwood resident all my life including when it was not yet formed as a city and
known as Paris Township. My past(now deceased) relatives have served as area township representatives
including my father with the Kent Caunry Sheriffs department and the City of Kentwood's Police and Fire
Departments for approximately 40 years. I would love to continue their tradition of civil service if found
acceptable to the city's governing councils. Thank you for your consideration and for the opportunity to
contribute to our community.
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Harold Mast, Kent County Commissioner,262-7268
Wendy Ogilvie, GVMC,Director of Environmental Programs, 776-7605
Larry Stelma, Sheriff, Kent County Sheriffs Department,632-6400
Tom Hiller, Chief of Police, Kentwood Police Department,698-9610
Debra Ring, City Assessor, Kentwood Board of Review,698-9610
Terry Schweitzer, City Planner, Kentwood City Planning,698-9610
Scott Palczewski,Past Superintendent, Kentwood Public Schools,455-4400
Mike Zoerhoff, Superintendent, Kentwood Public Schools,455-4400
Randy Helm,Finance Manager, Calvary Church,956-9377
4928 Newcastle Dr. SE
Residence: 616.455.5014
Cell: 616.334.6961
Email: rsla~er2~~atr~~as~.n~~
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
IT Business Consultant to small businesses with experience in technology workflow assessment,
efficiency, currency, platforms, software, communications, solution sales and technical services,
help desk provisioning and training, to achieve strategic goals.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
NEW CENTURY COMPUTER,Kentwood, Michigan
IT Consultant and Basiness Analyst
Sales and Service
Value-Added Reseller(VAR)
Entrepreneurial Sales
Accounting Program Developer/VAR
ZONDERVAN PUBLISHING HOUSE,Grand Rapids, Michigan
Financial Analyst for Retail Division and Corporate
Cash Management Systems Developer
Financial System Developer
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
IT Consultant and Business Analyst
• Assess and analyze key technology platforms, business structures, and management goals
Incorporate strategic decision makers across management,departments, and end-users
Identify and plan for future trends and opportunities in workplace to support business
growth and strategic goals
• Provide technology for targeted selling and opportunities for new sales growth
Sales and Service
As sole proprietor and business owner create new business contacts and opportunities
for future sales growth
• Receive appropriate training related to products sold (hardware, software, communications)
Purchase products to test and support
Attend business luncheons, conferences, and technology workshops
Manage leads and contacts appropriate to company business model
Value-Added Reseller(VAR)
• Contact national and regional manufacturers to vend products
• Create a business plan to support new products
Become proficient in products sold across all areas of business
• Attend required workshops for product certification
• Acquire products for distribution and sales
Russell E. Slater II (cont.)
Entrepreneurial Sales
Developed, Sold, and Supported MPX Platform Sales to Major Bell Telephone Exchanges
(BellSouth, Ameritech, Bell Atlantic, Southwestern Bell, Canada Bell,Pac Tel, etc.).
• Developed XTEND/XM,a NeXTSTEP port(NxVT)of the XVT middleware cross-platform
interface for X-Windows compliant applications for C,C++,or objective C.
• Created a Consulting and Integration firm composed of a network of regional independents
to sell into mid-size manufacturers and companies
Accounting Program Developer/VAR/Services
Developed and customized finance and accounting programs
Sold and supported VAR accounting programs
Provided integration services between machine and program
Financial Analyst for Retail Division and Corporate
Cash Management Systems Developer
Financial System Developer
• Financial Analyst in charge offinancial reports: weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual
Developed financial worksheets to assist in reports generation
Assisted CFO's office with quarterly corporate reports
• Initiated nightly cash management system with Fifth Third Bank amassing overnight cash
revenue across nation-wide network or retail stores
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Partial Masters in Business Administration (30/60crs), Grand Valley State University,
Allendale, Michigan
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Masters in Divinity, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Bachelor ofPsychology, Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Studies in Engineering, Advance Mathematics and Sciences, the University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Graduate, East Kentwood High School, Kentwood, Michigan
RECENT CERTIFICATIONS
Master Naturalist, Michigan State University, Extension Program, Grand Rapids, Michigan
with area contacts to conservancy and environmental groups.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER GROUPS
City of Kentwood Board of Review
City of Kentwood Housing Commission
Kentwood Public Schools Braintrust Group
Grand Valley Metro Council
GrandNet Trustee, Delta Strategies
Youth &Adult Rec Programs
Board Member, Calvary Church
Youth, College, Single-Adult Ministries
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Abraham Joseph Howell
1857 Middleground Dr. S.E.
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CAREER PROFILE
Experienced Sales Executive with a strong bacl~ground yin management Superiox
leadership, commtanication, and analytical skills with a tenacious drive to avez succeed.
Enjogs working wzth a variety of personalities. Solzd prospecting, negotiating, and closing
abilities. Consistently exceeds sales objectives with an aggressive and cozxxpetitive attitude.
Thrives on new challenges :includuig bxi~giug together carious groups and individuals in
critical situations. Prazsed and recognized for long-term success by corporate leaders.
PR~FESSTONAL EXPEItYENCE
True Textiles {formally Interface Fabric)
SeniorAccount Executive
Manage select key customers
Oversee a territozy sales volume o£$1$ million
2003 -Present
Accornplish~ments
✓ Achieved 109%growth each year
INTEK {Division of Interface, Inc.), Grand Rapids, MY
1987 - 2003
Vice President ofSules(8yrs.), NationaZSalesManager(4yrs.), Sales 14e,~resentutive(4yrs.)
„ Oversee alI sales, product development, custornex service, xrzanufactuxisig, coxpoxate accounts
receivable, and strategic planing £oY division
■ Direct and oversee all special group projects
■ Manage and generate 95% of sales and marketing activities ~cvzth annual sales of uz~.der $30 miU~ion
■ Coordinate xxxajor account acti~crity izt North America,including Canada,and Asia
■ Identify and acquire new accounts and ~oxmally present product features and benefits
Accomplishments
✓ Double-digit g~:owth for 13 years
✓ Increased territorial sales volume from $0 to under $34 million anzxually
✓ Personally secured largest single contract in company's history
UN~SYs CoxPORA'1'.CO~, Grand ~tapids, MT
1979 -1987
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~ Adininistezed all sales and marketing activity for ten xxaajor accounts in West Michigan
■ Developed and pzesented special semisiars to client gzoups and executives
■ Accomplishments
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✓ Increased territorial sales volume from $403,000 to $907,000
✓ Awarded "Worldwide Legion of Honor" for achieving 260% of sales quota
✓ Coordinated the lazgest single sale witl~.zn the state of Michigan
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, AQunv~.s CoLz.~G~, Grand Rapids, MY
Minoxs: Management and Marketing; GPA:3.5/4.0
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Education:
PhD- Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas,1970
Educational Administration/Science,
EdS- William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1992
Educational Administration/Special Education,
M.Ed-University of Washington,Seattle, Washington,1988,
Educational Policy/Governance/ and Administration
MA- Pacific University in Oregon,
Science Education,
BA-University of Partiand in Oregon,
Secondary Education
Majors: Math/Science Social Studies, Music, and Special Education
Experience:
Teacher- Math/Special Education in Washington DC, Virginia, and Michigan,
1992-2000,
Teacher- Jr. High School, Oregon, Panama Canal Zone,South Dakota,(Pine Ridge reservation)
Superintendent of Schools in North Dakota (Standing Rock Indian Reservation),
Nebraska, Oregon, Montana (Fort Peck Reservation),
Principal in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Seattle, Washington,
Military Experience:
Commander, US Coast Guard(ret), Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, Texas, California,
Florida, Washington, DC, Louisiana, Ohio, Virginia,
Memberships:
Phi Delta Kappa, Pi Lambda Theta, Kappa Delta Pi(Education honoraries),
Music: Singer and guitarist radio and television,
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Research: Thesis, science sduc~tion-completed on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota,
Dissertation: A national study of Indian Community Education
Political Experience:
Current Commissioner on the Historical Preservation Committee for the City of Kentwood,
Michigan,2012-present,
Treasurer and member of the Civic Council in Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone
Student Senator and Graduate representative while at Texas A&M University
President-NFFE Union, Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota,
President, MEA(education) Hillsboro, Oregon,
Presently a volunteer reservist for US FEMA
City of Kentwood
Name Emily Bridson
Address 4654 Eastern Ave Se, Kentwood, MI 49508
Phone N/A
Home
517-490-0391
Cell
517-490-0391
Work
Email emilybridson10@gmail.com
Position applying for CommissionerAt-Large
Are you a resident of Kentwood? Yes
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?* No
Current Employer &Position Engagement Manager at CQL
Work Experience 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, 1 year at Heart of West Michigan United
Way, and 3 ~/2 years at Michigan State University. While in graduate school, I was a college teacher
and coach at Lansing Community College.
Volunteer Involvement Parks and Recreation Commissioner - City of Kentwood, Executive
Committee - TEDxGrandRapids, Board of Directors and Marketing Chair -Grand Rapids Area
Professionals for Excellence (GRAPE), Susan G. Komen special events volunteer, Habitat for
Humanity Women's Build participant, Past Board of Directors and Marketing Committee member Lansing Habitat for Humanity.
Educational Background Bachelor of Arts -University of Central Florida, Master of Science Michigan State University, Master of Business Administration -Northwood University
Possible conflict of Interest N/A
Are You Available for an Interview the Week of September 24th? Yes
Print Name Emily Bridson
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Emily Bridson
Grand Rapids, Michigan (517)490-0391 emilybridson@yahoo.com
EXECUTIVE TEAM BUILDER
Leadership -Resource Development -Customer Relationships
Event Management -Sales and Marketing
Proven leadership in for-profit and non-profit industries. Expert in identifying areas to improve strategic
connections to maximize business results. Sales and marketing expert with successful experience in
driving results and building trusted customer relationships. Strong data analysis background. Innovative
thinker in brand management. MBA coursework in finance and accounting.
Leadership -Prestigious position on TBDxGrandRapids executive committee. Commissioner for Kentwood
Parks and Recreation. Grand Rapids Area Professionals for Excellence(GRAD$)board member and
marketing chair. Led the introduction of a new commercial model in a Fortune 50 company. Successfully
motivated and led teams to achieve aggressive fundraising goals. Active role in process improvement team.
Project management expertise. Well-versed in volunteer engagement. Lead by example.
Sales and Marketing Strategy -Oriented toward new ideas, change and improving existing ideas. This
includes social media, hard copy pieces, and communication styles. Experienced working with designers and
staff to create corporate branding and campaigns.
Customer Relationships -Expert in establishing lasting, meaningful relationships with a wide range of high
net-worth individuals to partner with them to reach mutual goals.
Resource Development - Managed an annual fundraising campaign with a value of$4.SM and exceeded the
goal by 2.5%. Created successful events and public speaking opportunities to secure new donations and
connections.
Event Management -Created engaging events for Habitat for Humanity, United Way,TEDxGrandRapids,
professional organizations, businesses, and social networks.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CQL,Grand Rapids, MI
November 2014-Present
Engagement Manager
I engage customers through ideation, strategic business analysis and a strong knowledge of moving customers
along a sales continuum. Whether it is an established company or a start up, CQL values delivering
exceptional service and knowledge to enable the customer to go further faster. I was recently certified by
Hubspot as an Inbound Pro.
Actavis Pharma, Grand Rapids, Michigan
August 2013-November 2014
Professional Sales Specialist
Manage the Grand Rapids territory that consists of OB/GYNs,Urologists, and Primary Care physicians.
I am responsible for increasing market share for products in the Women's Health division. Earned
national ranking.
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Train and mentor colleagues on disease state knowledge.
Currently learning a new CRM tool to further territory analysis.
Gaining trust and forging relationships with new specialty customers while delivering on
sales goals.
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Grand Rapids, Michigan
2012-2013
Therapeutic Specialist
Oversaw the Grand Rapids territory that consisted ofAllergists, ENTs,Pulmonologists, and Primary
Care physicians. Conducted the preparation of in-depth data analysis, managed care opportunities,
product branding and promotion, and customer educational programming.
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Launched Zetonna in a one-up territory and earned a national ranking in 2013.
Leader for the district's continuing education -was responsible for preparing and
delivering professional development opportunities.
2011-2012
Heart of West Michigan United Way, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Account Manager
Led fundraising campaigns with organizations such as Spectrum Health, Fifth Third Bank, Van Andel
Institute, Bissell, and Wolverine Worldwide. Responsible for researching organizations to drive new
business. Worked with the board to generate new lead.
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Exceeded the $4.SM donation objective during the 2011 United Way campaign.
Met with CEOs and community leaders to enhance corporate branding.
Strategized with CEO &Donor Relations team to develop new,innovative marketing
ideas.
Led and trained a team of Loaned Executives to manage a portfolio of accounts.
Prepared weekly forecasting to ensure delivery on fundraising goal.
2003-2011
Merck & Co., Inc., Lansing, Michigan
Senior Customer Representative
Responsible for delivering on $4.6M of annual product sales in a high pressure environment. Managed
a vast portfolio ofrevolving pharmaceutical products that required execution of local managed care
wins. Successfully launched four brands to the market.
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medications.
Partnered with the marketing department to revamp product messaging and helped to
create launch materials.
Launched 4 brands to market.
Held customer educational programs to facilitate disease state and product learnings.
Communicated complex information for novel products to physicians and staff while
maintaining the integrity ofthe FDA guidelines.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City ofKentwood,Parks and Recreation Commissioner, 2015
Grand Rapids Area Professionals for Excellence, Board Member &Marketing Chair, 2014-present
TEDx Grand Rapids, Executive Committee,2013-present
Habitat for Humanity, Board Member and Community Rlns. Committee, Lansing, Michigan 2010-2011
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Northwood University
Master of Science with a major in Athletic Administration, Michigan State University
Bachelor ofArts with a major in Liberal Studies, University of Central Florida
AFFILIATIONS
Inforum, 2013,2014,2015
TEDxGrandRapids,Livestream for Education Committee,2012,2013
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February 3, 2015
Mayor Stephen Kepley
Kentwood City Hall
4900 Breton Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Dear Mayor Kepley,
am writing today to recommend Emily Bridson for the vacant Commissioner At-Large position in
Kentwood. I have had the pleasure of knowing Emily for over 20 years and in various roles over that
time period. She's been my fierce opponent on the volleyball court, an amazing volunteer for Susan G.
Komen Michigan and my successor as the speaker host for TEDxGrandRapids.
In each of these roles she has shown consistent personality traits of a caring, community leader. From
her sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness on the courts, to her attentive listening and caring for
others, to her careful attention to detail, I can't think of a person better suited for local office. She has
touched many people in this community in a positive fashion and has a great capacity to do more and to
make Kentwood better.
would strongly support her application with the City of Kentwood and I'm certain that there are
hundreds of others from Komen constituents to TEDx fans that would support her application as well.
If I can provide additional information regarding Emily and my experiences working with her, please
don't hesitate to call or email me.
Warm regards,
Jennifer lurgens,
Breast Cancer Survivor &Executive Director
Susan G. Komen Michigan
Cell phone: 616-822-4389
www.Korne~Michiga n_or~
3949 Sparks Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-752-8262
February 3, 2015
Kentwood City Hall
4900 Breton Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Dear Mayor Kepley,
I am writing today to recommend Emily Bridson for the vacant Commissioner At-Large
position in Kentwood.
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Emily for the last 4+ years.
First was in her role as a key community organizer where she helped guide a joint
project of United Way and TEDxGrandRapids -the Livestream for Education,
When many said that it was an ìmpossible task'to coordinate several Non-for-Profits
teams, 16 international speakers, 20+ school districts, thousands of students... (In less
than 90 days)...Emily never blinked and showed her thoughtful and determined
leadership to help create this first-in-the-world TED student event.
I was one of the original founders of TEDxGrandRapids and by the third year I
exhausted by the effort it took to be part of this all-volunteer-army and stepped down.
I was elated when I found out that someone of Emily's caliber was joining to ensure the
organization's continued success. Last year I working in the background as a volunteer
under her leadership. In this role I experienced another of Emily's skills as
compassionate organizer — I was glad to help even on the mundane tasks as she made
me feel valued and important in my role asdoer'.
Today, Emily and I work together professionally at CQL and I feel lucky to having her on
my team. Emily has taken this anewly-created role of Engagement Manager and is
bringing all of her entrepreneurial, organizational and professional sales experience to
our strategic account relationships.
While I do not know the specific requirements of the Commissioner role, I can assure
you that Emily is driven, a compassionate advocate and works with the highest in
ethical standards.
Do not hesitate to contact me directly if I can provide any further insight.
Sincerely,
Kurt Nahikian
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M: 616-485-4176 (kurt.nahikianC~c iq eorp com
CQL Corporation ~ 3344 Grand Ridge Drive NE ~ Grand Rapids MI 49525 ~ 616.365.1000
February 4, 2015
Kentwood City Hall
4900 Breton Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Dear Mayor Kepley,
am writing this letter to give my highest recommendation for Emily Bridson for the
Commissioner at Large position in Kentwood. Emily is a recent graduate of our MBA program
and I had the pleasure of having her as student in a strategy class.
believe strongly that Emily will be ahigh-performing Commissioner for the following reasons:
• She has a very solid academic and professional background and is able to see the big
picture. I would rank Emily in the top 10% of all students I have had in my 17+ years
teaching MBA students in her business acumen, critical thinking and personal
effectiveness skills. While very creative, she excels at solving both strategic and
operational issues.
• She is a very organized individual and has excellent written and verbal communication
skills. In addition, she is extremely reliable with regard to both individual and teamorientedtasks and projects.
• She is a leader and I believe she exhibits the high degree of emotional intelligence that a
position like this would require.
To conclude, I give Emily Bridson my highest recommendation. I believe she will thrive in the
community leadership position. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Sincerely,
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Lisa Fairbairn, Ph.D.
Dean
DeVos Graduate School of Management
989-837-4143
fairbair@northwaod.edu
N O R T H W O O D
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DeVOS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
4000 WHITING DRIVE
MIDLAND, MI, U.S.A., 48640-2398
PHONE:(989)837-4488 OR (800) 622-9000 FAX:(989 837-4800
EMAIL: mba@northwood.edu WEBSITE: www.northwood.edu
Reference for Emily Bridson
have known Emily since the early fall of 2013 when she and I met during her transition from a position from
which she had been downsized. I served as her assigned consultant from September to November of that
year. During that fall, she and I met a number of times to discuss her career direction and the strategy she
might take to change careers and expand her connections in West Michigan into work that better reflected her
values, her successful sales and athletic background, and the MBA from Michigan State she expected (and did
complete) awarded to her in 2014.
I've been impressed by her desire and focus to find a path to new work as we discussed her thinking and
discovered new ways to describe her sense of vocation. She was diligent in working on the tasks we agreed
would help her move forward, and completed those tasks in a timely basis. During this period of discovery,
she was open to new ideas and suggestions which she pursued. While the career opportunity she chose to
accept in late fall of 2013 was not the ideal, it did fit her background and afforded her further time to discover,
explore and consider new directions. Later in the spring she found the new position eliminated by the new
employer, and we worked together again to keep moving forward. During both times following our work
together, she had found a sense of purposeful discovery by networking and contributing in new ways to her
community in Grand Rapids, an area to which she had just moved some 2 years or so ago, selecting to live in
Kentwood.
During that year following our initial work together,she built her own connections and contributed to those of
others, including considerable work with our West Michigan area's community leaders, in particular those
guiding the TEDx Grand Rapids events. She's subsequently become a member of that forward-thinking,
collaborative group helping 100's of people adopt innovative and facilitative manners of helping our
community envision and build a better future for all.
The opportunities she discovered and is pursuing to be an active part of her community includes the City
Council of her our city of residence, Kentwood. She has both the capability and skills to contribute much to the
City, the City Council and the important decisions that face the city and the surrounding municipalities that are
influenced by Kentwood. I believe she's "cut of the same cloth" as the outstanding Kentwood and Kent County
public servants I've personally known during the service to the City--the late Mayor Richard Root,former
Commissioner and Area Agency on Aging Board member Harold Mast, and former Mayor and state legislator
Bill Hardiman.
wholeheartedly comment her to you to serve as a City Commissioner.
Ken Soper, MA, MDiv
Former Kentwood resident(1989-1991), and
Gaines Township resident(1991-present)
6918 Glencreek Dr., SE, Dutton, Gaines Township, Michigan 49316
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Kentwood City Hall
2900 Breton Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Dear Mayor Kepley,
I'm writing you to recommend Emily ~ridson for the City of Kentwood's Commissioner At-Large
position. I consider myself fortunate to know Emily in both a personal and professional capacity.
She's highly-valued as a trusted advisor, an effective team leader for the GRAPE Marketing
Committee, and an energetic board member for GRAPE.
As a trusted advisor, she is able to carefully think-through the consequences of ideas and give
me valuable advice. As our Marketing Committee Chair, she has created a cohesive group of
talented volunteers who add value to our marketing efforts. And finally, her enthusiasm and
energy at GRAPE board meetings regularly encourages others to become more participatory.
heartily recommend Emily's application for Commissioner At-Large with the City of Kentwood.
the is well known and respected by many people in both the nonprofit and business world.
Please don't hesitate to call or email if you seek additional information regarding my experience
working with Emily.
Sincerely,
John M Potter
Executive Director
Grand Rapids Area Professionals for Excellence
Cell phone: 616-745-295
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City of Kentwood
Name
Lucinda Charles
Address
5983 Mill Point Court SE, Kentwood Michigan 49512
Phone
616-554-4745
Home
Email
616-283-5035
Cell
616-331-5000
Work
charlescindy29(a~gmail.com
Yes
Yes
No
No
Grand Valley State University
University Field Coordinator
Work Experience
I was an elementary teacher for 17 years, a central office administrator for
3 years and a elementary principal for 10 years.
Kentwood Public Schools Education Foundation member, Bailey's Grove
Villas Board member, Christian Education Director, Sunday School Teacher, In the Image
volunteer
Bachelor of Arts &Master of Arts in Education
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Lucinda Charles
5983 Mill Point Court
(616)554-4745 (Residence)
(616)283-5035 (Cell)
chazleseindv29 a, rnail.cazzl
Objective
To obtain a position that will allow me to demonstrate my leadership skills within the community.
Education
Master of Arts Degree —The Art of Teaching Elementary Education
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan —1997
Bachelor of Arts Degree —Elementary Education and Speech
Alma College, Alma Michigan —1975
18 Graduate Hours in Reading
Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan, 1975-1981
11 Continuing Education Units
DeKalb County School System, Decatur, Georgia, 1991-1993
15 Graduate Hours in Education Leadership
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1998-2002
11 Graduate Hours in Reading and Education Leadership
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan(2000,2003,2004,2009)
9 Graduate Hours in Literacy and Communication
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan(1998,2005,2008)
Certification
Michigan Continuing Certificate
Grades 1-8, All Subjects,9th Grade Speech
Qualification Summary
° Possess a wide range ofteaching and leadership skills through employment, professional development and
course work.
° Possess strong people skills.
° Able to coach and mentor people.
° Able to effectively evaluate, prescribe, plan and schedule programs.
° Able to efFectively create and manage a safe and orderly environment.
° Able to coordinate, plan and facilitate group presentations.
Professional Experience Summary
University Field Coordinator
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
2012 —Present
o Coaches and mentors student teachers in their school placements.
o Plans and facilitates weekly seminar.
o Collaborates with supervising teachers and principals
Elementary School Principal
2005 to 2011
Kentwood Public Schools, Kentwood, Michigan
° Responsible for instructional leadership in a K-5 suburban school serving 509 students.
° Worked with staff, parent and community members to design and implement aSchool-wide Title I Plan.
° Managed the day to day operation ofthe school.
° Developed extended learning opportunities for at-risk students
° Designed a tiered intervention system.
° Organized and facilitated staff professional development.
° Completed semi-annual and annual staff evaluations.
° Evaluated programs and practices, curriculum content, and pilot programs
Elementary School Principal
2002 — 2005
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, Michigan
° Responsible for instructional leadership in a K-5 urban, performing arts school serving 270 students.
° Worked with staff, parent and community members to design and implement aSchool-wide Title I Plan
° Worked with staff, parents and community to integrate the arts into the curriculum.
° Responsible for annual school-wide performing arts production.
° Developed extended learning opportunities for at-risk students.
° Organized and facilitated staff professional development.
° Completed semi-annual and annual staff evaluations.
School Improvement Coordinator/Supervisor
1999 — 2002
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, Michigan
° Responsible for the implementation ofschool improvement process for 21 schools.
° Scheduled and facilitated professional development.
° Coached and mentored principals.
° Facilitated data analysis meetings.
° Evaluated programs and practices, curriculum content, and pilot programs
Elementary School Teacher
Hamilton Elementary School, Kentwood Michigan
° Taught second and fifth grade students.
° Designed and executed lesson plans.
° Provided a safe and orderly learning environment.
° Facilitated annual Black History school-wide program.
° Chaired School Improvement Team
Elementary School Teacher
Avondale Elementary School, Avondale Estates, Georgia
° Taught second and third grade students.
Elementary Teacher
Townline Elementary School, Kentwood, Michigan
° Taught second grade students.
1993 —1999
1990 —1993
1987 -1990
Elementary Teacher
Harrison Park Elementary School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
° Taught fifth and six grade students.
° Participated in continuous professional development.
Professional Development
Principles of Learning
Brain-base Learning
Differentiated Instruction
Lindamood-Bell Strategies
Four Blocks Model
Six Traits Writing + 1
Strategies for English
Language Learners(ELL)
SIOP Training
Common Core State Standards
1985 —1987
Staff Evaluation
Character Counts
Principal Walk-through
Respect &Responsibility
Deb Wahlstrom's Data Analysis
Kay Psenik's Curriculum Mapping
Joy Epstein Keys to Parent Involvement
Response to Intervention(RTI)
School-wide Title I Process Training
Train the Trainer
Professional Development Coordinator/Trainer
Other Experiences and Interests
° Kentwood Public Schools Education Foundation Member
° Bailey's Grove Villas Board Member
° Director of Christian Education
° In the Image Volunteer
° Designer and Instructor of Women's Bible Study Class
° Assistant Sunday School Superintendent
° Traveling, golfing, dancing, photography.
Professional and personal references are available upon request.
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Name
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Thomas Webb
3017 52nd St. SE. Kentwood MI 49512
616-819-8491
Cell
Phone
Home
Email
Work
Thomas(~techar.com
YES
YES
NO
NO
Current Employer &Position-- Self employed as a Construction Project Manager for several
corporations. Also, I own and maintain rental properties. I also farm for myself and assist other
individuals and organizations.
Work Experience-- I have been Self Employed since 1996 in three countries and have owned &
actively managed companies specializing in Construction, Heavy equipment. Computer
Manufacturing, Telecommunications Technology and Asset management. I have successfullX
functioned as everythina from the janitor, forklift driver, equipment operator, finance director, HR, to
Information Technology specialist and everything in between. When I start every company, I am
everyposition, so I have a wide spectrum of experience and even specialties.
Volunteer Involvement-- I volunteer at my children's school, planning functions to serving popcorn.
Also assist with my daughters Girl Scout activities, and have volunteered for many various events.
Educational Background-- I have completed high school and also many training courses for
specialties in business, Leadership, and sales. I learn best from experience and am self-taught(bv
finding someone excellent at a specialty and shadowing) for most of my experience.
Possible conflict of Interest-- I do not believe I have any conflict of Interest.
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I understand and acknowledge t~iat the City Charter prohibits an individual with a
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felony conviction from serving as an elected official with the City.
2.
I 'have never been'convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead nolo. contendere or no
contest to, a criminal offense under federal, state or local law in the State of IVlichigan, or any
other juris.diction~,,,that is either. expressly designated by law to be a felony;'or is .statutorily
punishable upon conviction by death or imprisonment for term in excess of one(1) year, thereby
constituting a felony pursuant to Michigan law, NICL 761.Y(g).
I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and .
belief.
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MARY L.BREMER
Notary Public State of MichigaA
Qualified in Kent County
Commission Expires August 9.2016
I cannot sign the foregoing Affidavit because I have been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead
nolo contendere or no contest to, any criminal offense under federal, state or local law in the
State of Mick~igan, or any other jurisdiction, that is either expressly designated by law to be a
felony, or is statutorily punishable upon conviction by death or imprisonment for term in excess
of one(1) year, thereby constituting a felony pursuant to Michigan law, MCL 761.1(g).
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Name _. Jane Hofstra
Address
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'1815 Forest Lake Drive S.E.
616-430-4445
Cell
Phone
Home
616-246-4083
Work
Email _Jane.hofstra@sbcglobal.net
Yes
No
No
Steelcase Inc., Corporate Finance, CPA
.Current'Employer &Position _
Work Experience
Yes_.
See attached resume
Calvin College Alumni Choir since 1985, Board Presidenf 2012-13
MSW,Western Michigan University(1993) BA, Calvin College (1980)_
None
(May include resume if desired) See attached current resume
* All applicants will be subject to criminal. background check.
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Jane Elizabeth Hofstra
'1815 Forest Lake Dr. SE.
jane.hofstra@sbcglobal.net
February 20, 2015
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Kentwood City Commission
4900 Breton Road,SE
Re Ke.rl~wood CityCommissioner-Af-Large Opportunity
Nixing Authority:
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am interested in the opportunity with tNe Kentwood City Commissionàs a:Comrriissioner=AtIhave been living in Kentwood for about 18 years and actually live across the street from
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R/Is. Sharon Brinks in a beautiful neighborhood off Forest Hills Drive.
Currently I am employed at Steelcase Inc. as a CPA in a Corporate Finance. position. I have been
a CPA since 2003 but also hold an MSW degree since.1993. My career has been in both
Behavioral Nealth and Finance. At Steelcase I hold a special position where I am a `bridge'
between the Huma.n Resources and Finance functions. My unique combination of skills has
provided me with wonderFul career opportunities and hopefully they would add value to the
Kentvuood City Commission as aCommissioner-At=Large.
Thahk you very much for taking;the time to consider my candidacy for fifiis position with the
Kentwood City Commission I would welcome an opportunity to interview, so please I~t me
know when we could schedule a,time that is mutually convenient.
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Jane Hofstra, CPA
1815 Forest Lake Drive SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
(616)430-A445(Cell)
jane.hofstra@sbcglobal.net
Overview:
A seasoned business advisor with experience in financial analysis, internal auditing, financial and operational
reporting and a solid track record of enhancing value by implementing process improvements in all operational
aspects.
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June 2003 -CPA (Certified Public Accountant, licensed by the State of Michigan)
Education:
Accounting Classes(CPA requirements) Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Master's in5ocial Work(MSW)Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Ml
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Economics,(BA)Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Software Skills:
SAP, BW (Business Warehouse),1.D. Edwards(web based), Proficient in all Microsoft Office Products(Word, Excel,
Access, Visio, Powerpoint) as well as AS400,1DEA,and ACL.
Recent Employment History:
Steelcase, inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan
201p-Present
lob Title: Senior Business Analystll
Duties: Performing a wide variety of financial reporting, analysis, evaluations and consulting activities across. all
areas of assigned responsibility. Recording accounting transactions to properly reflect financial status.
Reconciles and analyzes financial. data and account balances to ensure the integrity of financial information
relied upon by management-and other financial analysts. Assisting in the development of budgets and cost
analysis. Determining the root causes of problems within functional area. Choosing appropriate solutions and
seeking resources to resolve. Good mixture of monthly reporting/forecasting duties combined with analytical
and project opportunities. Maintains a number of automated excel spreadsheets theft import, organize, and
analyzelarge amounts of data used to analyze operations
2009-2010.
Belwith Products, LLC, Grandville, Michigan
Job Ti#te: Sentor Accountant
Duties: Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reporting (ranging from the closing of monthly financial
statements to specific reports including,.sales, inventory, A/R, A/P, etc.). Analyzing financial data and preparing
reports for management decision making purposes. Responsible for supervision(4 FTE) and management of the
following financial functions: Treasury, General ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll,
Canadian'tax reporting and returns{GST HST and QST~ and Credit Collections.
Steelcase, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan
2008-2009
lob Title: Contract Position - Financia(Analyst
Duties:. Preparing financial statements for month end as well as participating in period close activities.
Performing product. price and .incentive analyses, researching .financial data and preparing .reports for
management decision making purposes. Responsible for Fixed Assets accounting and reporting, Canadian tax
returns (GST, HST and QST) as well as the submission of various tax reports. to Steelcase corporate. Regular
reports include: Weekly BBB (Billings, Bookings and Backlog), Marketing Dashboard, and Cost Center Reports.
Responsible for reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts within each quarter. Analyzing, summarizing and
reporting financial data as assigned by Management.
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan
2007-2008
Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Duties: Managed and implemented Freight Payment Consolidation project representing over $750M in costs for
North American region (including Mexico and Canada)for global corporation. Supervised financial staff(8 FTE),
Within first4 days of employment,initiated cost savings in border crossings of over $1.4M for Corporate
Transportation. Managed the carrier claims function for corporation transportation. Successfully developed process
partnership with NASDAQtraded freight payment company located in St. Louis, M0.
bane Hofstra,-CPA
1815 ForestiLake.Drive SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
(616)430-4445(Cell)
jape.hofstra@sbcglobaI.net
ProactiomBehavioral Health Alliance, Grand Rapids, Michigan
2006-2007
!ob Title: Controller
Duties: Directed all corporate accountingfunetions: Supervised financial services staff(6 FTE~. Oversaw accounts
receivable, accounts payable as well as general ledger activities. Produced cost savings of over $60,000 in direct costs
within the first 90 days of employment. Managed the preparation of monthly financial statements including year-end
audited statements and monthly financial reporting packages. Coordinated the annual audit and oversaw the
.-..-.preparation-of-allschedules-required by-the-outside-auditor-s, -Directed-al6cash-flow-management-and-prepared-cash- -- - --- -- fiow projection schedules, Managed insurance programs including property, general liability, and auto insurance.
Spartan S#ores,inc., Byron Center, Michigan
2005-20U6
Job Title: Corporate Senior Internal Auditor
Duties: Conducted financial and operational audits:. Developed a_proyen.track record:of effective project
management including the following projects: Performed audit of Graphic 5ervices.dperations that:resulted.in;cost
savings of over $400,000 annually, and completed audit of Fleet:IVlaCnfenance.operations wlth.recommendations
resulting in cost savings of over $150,000 annually. Successfully developed relationships with decision makers at all
IeJels throughout the corporate entity and presented audit recommendations and findings through oral and written
presentations to those executives.
Tririityi Health.(OIAS Department);Farmington.Hills, Michigan
2003-2005.
lob Title; SenioF Auditor;(Swint Mary's Health Care;Grand Rapids office location)
Duties: Conducted financial, operatioY~al and compliance audits. Responsible for the planning and effective
completion of assigned audit projects and served as lead auditor. Developed a strongfamiliarity with hospital
operations and the healthcare industry. Conducted audit work in compliance- with the professional standards
promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IAA). Examples of audit projects perFormed include but are not
limited fo the following: Point of Service Collec#ions, Expenditure Cycle, Cash Controls, Billing and Collections,
Balance Sheet Audits, Project Genesis Implementation and HIPAA Compliance.
BDOSeidman;CLP, Grand Rapids; Michigan
20012003:
Job Title:; Auditor
Duties: Performed audits;reviews, compilations and agreed upon procedures. Reviewed actual compared to
bUiigeted financial statements and providedto managementthe information neededto implementfinancial
planning. Addressed complex accounting issues for resolution by management teams. Developed innovative
s~readsh.eets,(Microsoft Office.Products)for use in analyzing-data for financial purposes. Documented detailed
systems narratives to facilitate management decisjons. Demonstrated abilities to workvery efficiently in rapidly'
changing environments.
1995-2001
Our Hope,lnc:; Grand Rapids; Michigan'
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JobTitlec Executive Director
Duties: Directed all company's accounting functions, including accounts receivable, payable and geneCal ledger
activities. Increased revenue by over 75% by expanding programming within the firs# two years of employment.
Reviewed all account reconciliations andsupervisedall financial statement preparation. Directed all annual
budgeting, including all capital expenditures. Coordinated and prepared all reportingforthe annual external audit.
Wrote grants;'secured funiiirig and oversaw a Complete renovation in 1999-2000 for the historic building ofthe
agency: Provided leadership in all:strategic financial decisions for the agency. Worked closely with the Board of
Directors as a part of senior leadership for the agency.
Personal. and Professional References
Available upon request
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.Application for Commissioner At-Large
Name
Michael A. Simmons
Address
4425 Morningside Dr SE
Phone
(616)656-2789
Home
Email
(616) 890-8428
Cell
Work
morningsidestudio(a.gmail.com
Yes
Yes
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No
See Attached
Work Experience
Passible conflict of Interest
(May include resume if'desired)
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4425 Morningside Dr SE
Kentwood MI 49512
(616)656-2789
.Professions( photographer with 20 years experience of owning and operating a professions( photography
business. Highlights include professional photography-with film- and digital technology;color- corrections,
customer service, sales, scheduling, purchasing, payroll, and general office duties. Maintaining, repairing, and
inventorying for hockey program of more than 350 children. Prior to being a business owner, experience with
printing jobs; pre-pressman, camera setup, negative creation.
Photography
Photo shop
Color corrections of digital proofs
Negative placement with film
Quicken
Microsoft Office Applications
Lighting placements
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Customer Service
Sales
Payroll
Quarterly and year end taxes
Scheduling of Appointments
Marketing
Good Interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communications
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business Owner
• Photographing Weddings Families, Children and High school Seniors
• Develop marketing brochures for seasonal promotions and weddings and senior photographs.
• Customer service with customer satisfaction guaranteed work.
• Customer relations ensuring the customer is happy and satisfied, answering all questions
• Constant communication with customers
• Schedwling of -all appointments both in studio and on-site.
• Sales work. Taking orders in person or phone orders and ensuring the customer is satisfied with what They
were sold.
• Track open orders and balance due accounts
• Accounting functions: monthly bills, quarterly taxes, year end taxes. Tax forms and IRS forms. Balancing
bank accounts, and setting, budgets.
• Payroff functions: weekly payroll, tax deductions
• _Lighting_setup~and~appratuGes.
• Create and design backgrounds, props and correct lighting areas.
Framing
General office duties, filing, phone messages, phone calls, 'and mail.
General upkeep and maintenance of studio building and studio grounds.
Prepress man
• Negative corrections
Camera ready film
• Communication between the pressman and other prepress operators
• Communication with salesmen, and upper management
• Supervisor of the department
• Camera repair technician
• Track open projects
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Ernplovtnent
Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation
Equipment Manger
Simmons Morningside Studio
Owner /Professional Photographer
Simmons Photography
Owner /Professional Photographer
West Michigan Printing
Sr. business 5y~tems ,4nalyst
Grandville Printing
Business Systems Project Leader
duCatlon
Ferris- State University,- gig Rapids-- Nil
Associates in Printing Arts
20+ Business and customer service experience
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Past President
Professional Photographers ~f Western Michigan
10 year board member
Current President
Vytautas Golf League
12 year board member
Grand Rapids, MI
September 2008 —Current
Kentwood, MI
August 2003 -Current
Grand Rapids, MI
October 1999 —August 2004
Grand Rapids, Nil
April 1988 —July 1999
Grandville MI
Aug 86 —April 1988
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City of Kentwood
Name
Scott Urbanowski
Address
5093 Blaine Ave. SE
616-334-8477
Phone
Email
Wark
Cell
Home
scott.urbanowski@gmail.com
Yes
No
No
Humanoid Digital /President
Work Experience President, Humanoid Digital, 2014-Present; Email Writer, Organizing for Action, 2013-2014;
Bartender, KC Services, 2010-2013; Communications Intern, West Mich. Environmental Action Council, 2011
Knights of Columbus(Grand Knight, 2010-2011); Local First; West Michigan
Environmental Action Council
Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan University, 2010
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5093BIaineAve.SE
Kentwood, MI"49508
Scott lJrbanovv~ki
scott.urbanowskiQgmail.com
616-334-8477
Communicator ~ Leader J Community Servant
Experience developing, implementing, and synergizing earned and new media strategies for organizationslarge and small. Track record of success in meeting and exceeding departmental and
ororganizational objectives. Extensive experience working in a diverse array of national and local
ganizations. Strong leadership and community service background.
Relevant Experience and Accomplishments
creAssist clients in creation and implementation of digital media strategy, including content
ation, advertising, and analytics
• Created, edited, and prepared emails for distribution to millions of addresses
• Created blog posts and other content for website
goals
• Part of team that consistently exceeded multi-million-dollar quarterly fundraising
COCA IJNICAìlQtdS IP~ITER~ ~ il1IE~T' RAICh91GAN ENVIRO~dMEPlT,AL ACTION COl1nlCIL ~ 2011
• Developed and implemented new media strategy focused on audience engagement
• Updated website as needed
• Wrote for, edited, and distributed weekly e-newsletter to nearly 3,000 people
• Contributed to 74%year-over-year increase in contributions and grants
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facility which
Exhibited strong social and interpersonal communication skills working at banquet
hosts weddings, class reunions, corporate parties, and other events
Maintained exciting, yet safe, atmosphere according to client`s wishes
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~P.Ct~~LOR OF SCIENCE ~ C~~7RAL MICHIGAN UhIIV~R~I'TY ~ 2010
• Major: Political Science; Minor. Leadership
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• Named among top 1% of student leaders at Central Michigan University
output and
• Past Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus Council #4362; doubled Council's charitable
balanced budget despite severe economic challenges
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• Volunteer experience includes St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, WMEAC,and Local

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