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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFaaola, Tuerra Leah Larrarte From:Webmaster Sent:Thursday, May 31, 2018 8:41 PM To:CityClerk; Adrianna Hernandez; Florence Picardal; Muna Cuthbert; Frank Rivera Subject:City of Chula Vista: Safety Commission Application - Web form A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Safety Commission Application Date & Time: 05/31/2018 8:41 PM Response #: 4 Submitter ID: 45286 IP address: 172.24.96.110 Time to complete: 27 min. , 26 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Application for membership on the Safety Commission 1. Prefix (○) Mrs. 2. First and Last Name Tuere Faaola 3. E-mail tfaaola@gmail.com 4. Home Address 1703 Sierra Verde Rd 5. City Chula Vista 6. ZIP code 91913 7. Primary Phone (619) 746-5360 8. Secondary Phone (619) 271-9486 1 9. Are you registered to vote in Chula Vista? (○) Yes 10. Do you live within the City limits of Chula Vista? (○) Yes 11. How Long? ~8 years 12. Present employer IBI Group 13. Occupation Transportation Planner 14. Are you currently serving on a Chula Vista Board/Commission? (○) No 15. Which one(s)? Not answered 16. Have you previously served on a Chula Vista Board/Commission? (○) No 17. Which ones? Not answered 18. Are you or have you been involved in any local, civic or community groups? (○) Yes 19. Which ones? Women's Transportation Seminar, Institute for Transportation Engineers 20. What are your principal areas of interest in our City government, and what experience or special knowledge can you bring to those areas? I am a proud resident of Chula Vista and value the innovation and forward thinking that our city has already achieved and aims to continue. I currently work in the transportation planning and engineering field and want to bring my over 15 years of work expertise to my city to contribute towards informed, innovative, and sustainable solutions. My specific background and experience working in the field of transportation is very broad from traffic, active transportation, transit and more. Additionally, I have served on the board of a prominent local transportation society, called Women's Transportation Seminar. My experience in a leadership role will be useful to serving on a board where diverse opinions and perspectives are to be considered and weighed in making recommendations that might transform the infrastructure or safety of our city. I believe that my background and experience would make me an ideal candidate for our City government allowing me to bring in a new thinking for the Safety Commission, a diverse and fresh voice, and a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transportation and safety. 21. What would you hope to accomplish in the role of a Safety Commissioner? (250 words or less) In the role of a Safety Commissioner, I hope to contribute my technical expertise towards making informed decisions for our 2 community. My goal would be to ensure that Chula Vista continues to look towards innovation and sustainable solutions for transportation and safety and does so with fiscal and social responsibilities in mind. I hope to bring a perspective that is inclusive and thinks about the overall benefit for our city's resident, visitors and most certainly the future generations to come. In a very practical sense, I hope to accomplish with my role as a Safety Commissioner to work closely with the City’s Engineering Department to review our mobility goals and objectives and hold ourselves accountable to the promises made to our residents and businesses while also being agile to the changing of times and technology for transportation and safety. An important part of working with the City staff is understanding their role and the day-to-day tasks they undertake to present ideas to the Commissions and the City Council. I would hope that as part of my role on the Safety Commission I would have the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and work with the Engineering Department to challenge them to think outside to find the best solutions and improvements for our city. 22. You may upload a resume in addition to your application (optional). Tuere Fa'aola_Resume 2016.pdf 23. The City understands meeting schedules and individual's availability may change. We ask that you consider the meeting schedule when submitting an application. (○) I have reviewed the Safety Commission regular meeting date, time and frequency. 24. (○) I am familiar with the responsibilities of the Safety Commission. I attest that the information I have provided is accurate and true. Thank you, City of Chula Vista This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 3 TUERÉ FA’AOLA 1703 Sierra Verde Road, Chula Vista, CA 91913 Phone: (619) 746-5360; Email: tfaaola@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A customer-oriented manager with the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Consensus building is a priority when working with others and ensuring customer satisfaction. EDUCATION San Diego State University (San Diego, CA) Masters City Planning (2004), Cumulative GPA: 3.62 Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA) Bachelor of Science, Geography (2002), Cumulative GPA: 3.24 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IBI Group, San Diego, CA Employment Dates: 01/08 – 11/13 and 05/15-present Associate/Senior Transportation Planner  Lead transportation or general planning studies such as Circulation Elements, Pedestrian Master Plans, Regional Memorandum of Understanding Agreements, Intermodal Transportation Centers, Design Support During Construction projects, and Corridor Studies as Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, or Task Leader.  Manage multidiscipline project teams that include environmental (CEQA), market assessment, engineering, planning, land use, architecture, and public outreach.  Study the use and operation of transportation systems by conducting traffic and transit analysis for public infrastructure and land use development projects.  Prepare reports and make study recommendations based on economic, population, land-use and/or traffic projections.  Participate and lead strategic meetings with internal and external teams to anticipate current and future market trends in order to pursue work.  Lead, participate and/or coordinate client and public-agency interactions to ensure client needs are met by having weekly phone calls, face-to-face meetings, and providing regular updates on budget, scope, and schedule.  Prepare and lead project presentations (e.g. public workshops/meetings, Planning Commission, City Council, community groups, advocacy groups, and agency staff presentations)  Prepare materials and write project proposals, budgets, scope of work, schedules, and interview presentations/materials.  Supervise three direct reports for day-to-day schedules and project work.  Supervise various staff on a project by project basis.  Organize and run staff meetings monthly.  Organize and lead internal processes for building employee morale and teamwork spirit.  Participate in monthly market analysis calls with US West Regional Directors.  Participate in Directors team building and strategic planning meetings for US West Region.  Manage project schedules, milestone deliverables, budgets and project reporting to the client.  Conduct day-to-day management duties such as monitor project billing and invoices, staff billable utilization goals, timesheet approvals, expense approvals, etc. TUERÉ FA’AOLA 1703 Sierra Verde Road, Chula Vista, CA 91913 Phone: (619) 746-5360; Email: tfaaola@gmail.com CDM Smith, Carlsbad, CA Employment Dates: 11/13 – 04/15 Senior Transportation Planner  Managed project schedules, milestone deliverables, budgets and project reporting to the client.  Led planning studies such as transit oriented development, market assessments, alternatives analysis, and feasibility studies.  Managed multidiscipline project teams that included environmental (CEQA), market assessment, engineering, planning, land use, architecture, and public outreach.  Strategized with internal and external teams to look for market leads and opportunities to pursue new work.  Participated in the CDM Smith formal mentorship program by mentoring two junior staff. Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS), San Diego County, CA Dates: 01/13 – 12/14 Chapter President  Chaired all meetings of the membership and monthly with the Board of Directors.  Supervised, directed and controlled the business and affairs of the chapter.  Appointed committee chairs to the Board of Directors.  Prepared quarterly and annual reports for the WTS International organization.  Organize and plan the end of the year Strategic Planning Session.  Served as main spokeswoman for all WTS events held monthly.  Participated in all meetings held with political leaders/elected to help advance our mission.  Served as a mentor to younger board members.  Launched the first official mentorship program for the local chapter (officially launched in 2015). San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Employment Dates: 08/08 – 12/08 Part-time Instructor – CP 730 Seminar in Transportation Planning  Prepared syllabus and semester outline  Prepared presentation and lectures for each class weekly.  Evaluated and graded all students on work and overall class performance.  Available to students for anything related to the course and professional guidance questions. County of Fairfax, Department of Transportation, Fairfax, VA Employment Dates: 04/07 – 12/07 Transportation Planner/Modeler II  Evaluated traffic impacts of proposed amendments to the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan.  Participated in inter-agency meetings representing Fairfax DOT in transportation modeling forums.  Prepared, interpreted and applied travel forecasts and analyses using modeling software CUBE.  Prepared maps using GIS related to transportation demand analyses. Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers, San Diego, CA Employment Dates: 07/04 – 3/07 Transportation Planner II  Prepared and reviewed traffic impact analysis reports, parking studies, signal warrant analysis, and varied transportation related documents.  Managed project schedules and budgets.  Prepared contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.  Actively participated in client and public-agency interactions. TUERÉ FA’AOLA 1703 Sierra Verde Road, Chula Vista, CA 91913 Phone: (619) 746-5360; Email: tfaaola@gmail.com San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), San Diego, CA Employment Dates: 06/03 – 07/04 Transportation Intern  Reviewed and commented on development projects concerning compliance with the Congestion Management Program’s enhanced California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process.  Prepared detailed maps using Geographical Information Systems (GIS).  Assisted in analysis on transit service within San Diego County using GIS and statistical analyses.  Assisted in maintenance and “clean-up” of GIS databases. County of San Diego, Department of Planning & Land Use, San Diego, CA Employment Dates: 10/02 – 02/04 Watershed Planning Student Worker  Performed various duties related to watershed and environmental planning and research.  Participated in outreach efforts to encourage public participation in watershed awareness.  Served on disaster relief team after 2003 Cedar Fire answering phone calls and providing information for affected residents seeking services. Michael Baker Engineering Corp. Inc., Virginia Beach, VA Employment Dates: 04/02 – 08/02 GIS Project Assistant  Created tax parcel maps for the City of Norfolk, VA.  Assisted in training other employees to create quality maps using ArcMap. SUMMARY  6+ years serving as a Project Manager on planning projects  3+ years supervising staff  12+ years’ experience in Traffix, Synchro, and HCS software  5 years’ experience in Vissim software  14 years’ experience in Geographic Information Systems software (ArcMap and/or ArcView)  Proficient in Microsoft Office programs  Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills  Guest Lecturer since 2010 for Introduction to Urban Planning at San Diego State University  Mentorship Program Chair for WTS, San Diego County Chapter CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS Institute of Transportation Engineers, Professional Transportation Planner, 2011 Member of the Year Award, Women’s Transportation Seminar, San Diego County, 2015 AFFLIATIONS Women’s Transportation Seminar – San Diego Chapter, Member Since 2003, 2013/14 Chapter President Institute of Transportation Engineers – San Diego Chapter, Member Since 2010 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Mary Casillas Salas MEMO July 19, 2oi8 TO: Kerry Bigelow, City Clerk CC: Sheree Kansas, Deputy City Clerk II VIA: Adrianna Hernandez, Constituent Services Representative FROM: Mayor Mary Casillas Salas RE: Boards & Commissions Appointments The Mayor would like to recommend the following for appointment: • Roselle Ellison to the Board of Library Trustees • Ken Muraoka to the International Friendship Commission • Venus Molina to the International Friendship Commission • Marnyce S. McKell to the International Friendship Commission • Tuere Faaola to the Safety Commission • John Richeson to the Sustainability Commission • Maria E. Balolong to the Veterans Advisory Commission • Patricia Larkin to the Veterans Advisory Commission • Jan Buddingh to the Charter Review Commission • Rachel McDonald to the Charter Review Commission • Paul Crawford to the Commission on Aging Roselle Ellison will replace Elva Mellor, Ken Muraoka will replace Ruth Serrato, Venus Molina will replace Patricia Fernandez, Marnyce S. McKell will replace Eugene Yee, Tuere Faaola will replace Timothy DeMarco, John Richeson will replace Ellen Kappes, Maria E. Balolong will replace Anthony Stewart, Patricia Larkin will replace Cheryl Perez, Jan Buddingh will replace Randy Bellamy, Rachel McDonald will replace Carra Rhamy, and Paul Crawford will replace Gloria Escalera. Please place these items on the July 24, 2018 Council agenda for ratification and schedule the oaths of offices for the following council meeting. Thank yay6 Fourth Avenue • Chula Vista • California 91910 • (619) 691-50444 • Fax (619) 476-5379 msalas@chulavistaca.gov Pml-C.—, R.,dN Paper