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Home My WebLink About03/19/2002, A9 - APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD Councit 3--19-02 acEnaa Report 1=N C I T Y OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: Mayor Allen Settle and Council Member Mulholland Council Subcommittee for the Personnel�B(oard Prepared By: Mary Kopecky, Assistant City Clerk` ' " SUBJECT: Appointment Recommendation to the Personnel Board RECOMMENDATION 1. Appoint Louise Matheny to a four-year term to begin April 1, 2002 and end March 31, 2006. DISCUSSION Marcy Villa's term will expire on March 31, 2002 and she is not eligible to serve another term. The Council Subcommittee interviewed seven applicants on March 25, 2002 and recommended appointing Louise Matheny to a four-year term to begin on April 1, 2002 and expire on March 31, 2006. ATTACHMENT 1. Louise Matheny's application COUNCIL READING FILE All applications G:\Clerk\304 Advisory Bodies\Personnel Board\Personnel Board Agenda Report 2002 /01 ('"" r a aav�soRy Boa a L�cat�on Attachment 1 MINNOW Louise M. Matheny Baa-�i08 NAME HOME PHONE 267 Via San Blas, SLO qQ7-6366 RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS CIN ZIP WORK PHONE Registered to vote? Tes Live in the City Limits? Yes Hoye long? 46 yr,;- Ever attended an advisory body meeting? Yid PLEASE LIST THE ADVISORY BODIES YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: (1) Personnel Board 12) Human Relatinnc commission (Supplemental Questionnaires and interviews are required for each). EMPLOYMENT(Present or last employer[or school,if applicable]): Morris and Garritano Insurance EDUCATION: High School Graduate plus 2 years of rolleQA RELEVANT TRAINING,EXPERIENCE,CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING,LICENSE OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: President of the Central Coast Personnel Association; member of the. EDD. Employer Advisory Counci member of the SLO County Workforce Investment Board; volunteer for YMCA Personnel Committee. INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY,VOLUNTEER,PROFESSIONAL AND/OR ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Society for Human Resource Management; volunteer for the annual KCBX wine auction CURRENT OR PREVIOUS SERVICE ON CIN OF SAN LuiS OBISPO ADVISORY BODIES(Pla=e t'st names/dates): SLO City Personnel Advisory Board member 2 terms 19801s hear about this vacancy? Newspaper Ad,L_ Community Group— Word of Mouth_ City Hall — Website_ How did you - Othe . please specify Nori a Pl acak SPECIAL NOTES: (1)This application and supplement are"public doc urnente and ace available for review uerestsheld sL Applicants are advised that they may be requested to foe a Statement of Economic Interest disclosing an reportable you at the time of appointment. K appgcabk%a copy of this form will be provided by`Ihe City Clerk- (3)Unless otherwise Indicate please fill dut the attached Supplemental Questionnaire. Thank you lk;at>at tri be rewmbd ere accepted y�ear4ound;however,B You are applying for a current vacancY.YOW913 -r ; Ctertc to be o&w1dered for the crrrrerit round /�9-2 _ Attachment 1 Page 2 of 5 PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE Challenging position wifm the field of Human Resource Management focusing on operations,business development and shratetic Pig- Profile of Ouali ications Fifteen years of progressive Personnel and Human Resource Management experience working with diverse population. Exteasive background in administration,supervision,paining and public relations- Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State Employment law and regulations- Creative problem solver resulting m demonstrated mom using strategic planning to implement solations for operational and personnel issues. Team player capable of quality independent Performance- Developed and administered suspmsionhetmmation programs that have resulted m significant reductions m unemployment tax liabilities and fimdamenW protection from wrongful termination aeons. Professional Experience 9186-Present Mesion Medical Associates of the Central Coast-Tenet HealMystem 1235 Osos Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Director.Human Resources-Responsible for the overall operation of the Human Resource Department for a Multi- Speciality Medical Practice of approximately 350 employees. D Manage human resource services with direct accountability for the administration of empkryment, benefits, compensation,health and safety programs and workare compensation. ➢ Coach management and supervisory staff in implementing good personnel pmoodurc& ➢ Develop and maintain employment policies and procedures using continuous improvement strategies. ➢ Develop and implement on-going paining programs for personnel staff departmentmanagers and supervisors. ➢ Create and implement effective recruitment strategies- ➢ Counsel and advise employees in transition. ➢ Administer investigative and disoiplinary actions. D Organize and conduct employee orientation. Coordinate employee activities and prepare company newsletter. /019 9-3 Attachment 1 Page 3 of 5 LOUISE MATHENY Page Two 2/84-8185 AMI Home Health Equipment Center 3197 Duncan Lane San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Patient Coordinator-Assisted the Store Manager with establishing the fust durable medical equipment stores for American Medical Intemational in the United States. Sold and rented medical equipment,proms patient billing, Payroll and maintained all store files. Supervised one foIItime employee. 8/79-2/84 French Hospital-AMI 1911 Johnson Ave. San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Personnel Director-Administered personnel operation for 300 employees in a 138-bed acute care hospital• benefits, compCxisaucri,resolution of employce issues, health and safety programs,Developed and maintained personnel Policies and procedures,wage/salary administration.Created and produced employee newsletter. Reported to Administrator and supervised one fnlltime employee. 6178-8r/9 Sierra Vista Hospital-AMI _ 1010 Murray Ave. San Luis Obispo,CA 93405 Personnelh'ayroll Assistant-Processed new employees, terminations and payroll. Assisted Personnel Director with special projects. Conducted hospital orientation,maintained personnel files,facilitated safety program and assisted with recruitment. Organized company picnic and various employee activities. Professional Training and Education 1990- 1999 MGMA Human Resources Society Education Conferences 1996 Conflict Resolution and Mediation Shills Training 1993-1995 Caesta College Institute for Professional Development,Management Training 1988 Pommel Professional Development Program,Cal Poly Extension(80 hours) 1986-1994 Employment Law Symposiums, Sinsheimer,Schiebelhut&Bagget,Attorneys at Law 1973-1977 Bosioessipersonnel Management Coursework Cal Poly State University,San Luis Obispo Cuesta Community College,San Luis Obispo Affiliations -Cmtndeoagfas=elAm=tLon-S=ctuy,-Tmasumaud-P-rogmmZoonh[Wor------- - .. ---- EDDX.mployer Advisory Council-Board Member since 1990 San Luis Obispo City Pommel Advisory Board,2 terms Attachment 1 Page 4 of 5 advisouY B06Y application — supplemental questlonnaiRe peinonnel Boaua 1. Why do you want to serve on a City advisory body? I am a long-standing resident of San Luis Obispo and have a continuing interest in the well being of our City Government. As a recent graduate of SLO Leadership Class X, I found my interest rekindled and realized I would like to re-establish my involvement in civic affairs. 2. Why do you want to be a member of the Personnel Board and what do you hope to accomplish? Some years ago I volunteered on this Board and found the experience very rewarding. I hope to enhance the personnel appeals process and make recommendations as they become evident. 3. Have you ever attended a meeting of a City advisory body? What observations did you make?. Yes, I was a member of the Personnel Board for 2 terms. I was impressed - .- . . with the professionalism with which personnel issues were':administered. Attachment 1 supplemental quEstionnaiaE— pEasonnel BoaR0 Page 5 of 5 pagE s 4. What qualities, experience and expertise make you a good candidate for the Personnel Board? I have had over 20 years of personnel related experience and I at currently the President of the Central Coast Personnel Association. Through my involvement with the EDD Employer Advisory Council and as a member of the SLO County Workforce Investment Board, I have become aware of civil service policies and procedures. 5. In your view,what might be some key personnel-related issues in SLO? Recruitment issues; housing; the cost of insurance and difficulties with access to healthcare;. constraints of the arbitration process. 6. Is there any additional information about yourself you'd like to share? (Please feel free to attach a resume, if you have one). See attached resume. Signature: Date: faq l0a 7/v