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Home My WebLink About05 08 2015 EDA Candidate Interviews O. PRI0 u 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake,MN 55372 IIt- NNESO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING DATE: May 11, 2015 AGENDA#: 1 PREPARED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM: EDA CANDIDATE QUESTIONS DISCUSSION: On the following page are questions you could ask of the two EDA candidates if you desire. Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245/www.cityofpriorlake.com EDA Candidate Questions May 2015 1. Tell us about any work experience you have as a member of a board of directors or similar position? 2. What types of experience do you have as a volunteer? 3. What do you know about the activities of the Prior Lake Economic Development Authority? 4. What do you believe that the primary role of the Economic Development Authority should be? 5. To what extent have you become familiar with the Technology Village and the types of assistance the City can offer businesses to build or expand in Prior Lake? m:\frank\2015\eda candidate questions.docx • o per City of Prior Lake 4646 Dakota Street SE,Prior Lake,MN 55372 Phone: 952.447.9800 UFax: 952.447.4245 Web: www.cityofpriorlake.com 4//Ns Economic Development Authority Application This application is for persons interested in serving on the Economic Development Authority(EDA)for the City of Prior Lake. Following an application and interview process,the Mayor appoints EDA members subject to the City Council's approval. Please complete,print and mail this application form to Jenn at the City of Prior Lake,4646 Dakota Street SE,Prior Lake,MN 55372,or choose the"Submit by Email"button at the bottom of the form. Name 'Marie Voreis Date 13-26-2015 Address 14580 Lords St.NE,Prior Lake,MN 55372 Phone(H) 1952-440-2368 Phone(C)I612-327-3313 Email (mariemaesvoreis@gmall.com The EDA will be engaged in: promoting growth,development and redevelopment of retail,commercial and industrial properties in Prior Lake; diversifying the City's tax base; providing tools and incentives to achieve the Economic Vision Element in the City's 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan; providing an incubator to generate ideas and initiatives to support economic growth and vitality. We are seeking persons with the following types of experience: work history including an executive management or decision-making position; relevant business experience in the private sector,business development or redevelopment,business retention,business management,real estate,project management,planning,financing and/or familiarity or experience working in the public sector; working in a team environment; excellent communication and problem-solving skills; time and creativity to serve and actively contribute as a commissioner. Describe your qualifications including education,business and volunteer experience,which will assist you as an EDA member. Include examples of success in areas that are relevant to EDA activities.(Please submit your resume along with this application form.) I have extensive administrative leadership and project management experience working for Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota. I have a Master's Degree in Health and Human Services Administration and additional Certification in Quality. Through-out my career as a health care leader,I was the Director of the HCMC Family Medicine Clinics and I was the Manager lead in development of a 30 million dollar proposal for a new Community Based Medical Center. In addition,I opened a new Community Clinic,Hennepin Family East Lake Clinic and worked extensively with the Community to assess Community health and wellness needs. I was a member of the Nicollet Ave Business Association,and the Lake Street Business Association for many years as an operating business in these neighborhoods. In addition,I served on several Community Committees that promoted health and wellness in the Community. I have extensive public sector experience in health care and have worked extensively in a team environment where creative problem solving is key. What skills do you possess which will be beneficial in serving on the EDA? I am an excellent problem solver,love to explore new creative ways to think and to engage others in the Community to seek their ideas. In addition,I am committed to the Community I live in and am eager to be part ofnew ideas and soutions for Prior Lake. I have significant quality management and project management skills that I bring to the EDA. I have time and creativity to serve as a Board member. I also may bring a different Community based perspective to the EDA as a leader in the health and Community member that would compliment the ideas of others. Briefly describe your interest in this position and how you can serve the community. I am interested in working to promote the vitality of the Community I work in. From a personal perspective my husband and I have Invested in building a new home on Prior Lake and promoting the City's growth and livability is key to our living in Prior Lake. From a professional perspective a vital,growing Community is supportive to advancing the Communities health and wellness,which I have supported as a health care leader through out my career. I can serve my Community by participating in the activities of the EDA and seek to hear and bring ideas of people who live in the Community. Please list any character or professional references that we may contact. Name'Marie Stevens Phone or email IMastevens7@gmail.com Name'Linda Kafka Phone or email 'kafkafamily@comcast.net Name[Sharon Lundgren Phone or email Imiadorel@yahoo.com Please indicate days and times you would be available for meetings. My schedule is flexible and I can schedule routine times for meetings. My signature confirms that I recognize that my failure to accurately complete this application,or falsify information in this application, will automatically disqualify me from consideration or service. Unsi ed applications will not be considered. Signature ' // tJGZ L 01-64z2 If submitting this application electronically,it is acceptable to type your name on the signature line in lieu of your written signature. As part of the selection process,written consent may be required to allow city representatives to make inquiries about you that are germane to the EDA. Failure to provide such consent will be disqualification from further consideration. MN law requires that you be informed of the purposes and intended uses of the information you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application process. Any information about yourself that you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application and interview process will be used to identify you as an applicant and to assess your qualifications. I rip D -Citrin I I cod-twill.kst CwI .mll ,.. Marie Maes-Voreis, MA, BSN, PHN 4580 Lords St.NE Mobile: 612-327-3313 Prior Lake,MN 55372 Home: 952-440-2368 . mariemaesvoreis@gmaiLcom Passionate results oriented program manager with proven leadership in health reform, developing, designing and leading collaborative initiatives, projects and programs focused on improving "Triple Aim" outcomes. Summary of Qualifications • Extensive project • Extensive internal and • Extensive implementation of management experience external consulting learning collaborative activities • Demonstrated ability to • Proven team engagement and • Devoted to patient-and-family solve complex problems facilitation skills centered care in all reform work • Systems process • Significant grant writing and • Excellent community relationships improvement coaching management experience • Consistently meets budgets • Solid relationships with • Solid measurement/data • Significant state&national health care leaders analysis skills speaking experience Professional Experience Program Director,Health Care Homes,State of Minnesota Minnesota Department of Health 11/2008—present • Direct complex project implementation of Health Care Home(HCH)initiative,Minnesota's 2008 health reform legislation to implement statewide patient centered medical homes. Currently impacts 3.3 million Minnesotans and 45%of MN primary care clinics. • MDH lead/author for Practice Transformation and Accountable Communities for Health sections of the 45M Minnesota Accountable Health Model, State Innovation Model Grant • Project lead for the three year Medicare Multipayer Advanced Primary Care Demonstration. • Supported design and implementation of the multipayer HCH payment methodology. • Established the HCH statewide learning collaborative and practice facilitation infrastructure. • Coordinated development of HCH rule and implementation of the statewide HCH certification standards,processes,and legislatively required HCH evaluation. • Extensive facilitation with stakeholders in implementation of measureable outcomes, population measures and benchmarking based on the"triple aim". Director,Primary Care Park Nicollet Health Services 2007-2008 Clinic Patient Service Centers,Enterprise Front Line,Interpreter Services • Successful stabilization of primary care communication systems for 16 primary care clinics. • Organizational EPIC Cadence EMR process owner and project implementation planning. 1 Marie Maes-Voreis, MA, BSN, PHN Director,Family Medicine Clinics 2003 -2007 Hennepin County Medical Center Family Medical Center,Hennepin Care South and Hennepin Family Care East Lake • Promoted to Director of Operations for medical and dental services for 80,000 visits. • Developed strategic plans and operational performance goals with physician partners and teams for clinical,financial,regulatory,quality,safety,and care improvement initiatives. • Executed and managed contracts,budgets,grants and revenue cycle to meet financial goals. • Project lead for business planning for new 30M Community Medical Center. Clinic Manager 1997-2003 Hennepin County Family Medical Center • Manager of a complex multicultural community residency primary care health center. • Implemented multidisciplinary patient-centered team approach to care delivery. • Chair of family medicine and organisational quality improvement activities. • Worked extensively with community,public health and social services agencies. Quality Improvement/Quality Planning Specialist 1992- 1997 Hennepin County Medical Center • Leader and facilitator for complex organizational interdisciplinary teams and projects such as, discharge planning,transitions of care,medication reconciliation and clinical guidelines. • Extensive use of quality tools,data collection and analysis techniques,quality improvement methods,clinical outcomes analysis,and presentation of data. Nursing Experience: • Staff nurse and nursing supervisor in ambulatory and acute care settings. 1977- 1992 Education • Quality Lean/Six Sigma Masters Certificate Program 2007 Villanova University,Pennsylvania • Masters in Art in Health and Human Services Administration 1999 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota,Minneapolis,MN • BSN,Bachelor of Science in Nursing College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph,MN 1977 Other Training • Kaizen Training 2007 • Juran Quality Planning&Quality Improvement Facilitator Certifications 1993 • Computer Skills:Microsoft Office Professional,Visio, Outlook, EPIC 2 o pR1 City of Prior Lake � o 4646 Dakota Street SE,Prior Lake,MN 55372 e Phone: 952.447.9800 U x Fax: 952.447.4245 Eri Web: www.cityofpriorlake.com 'itINNESpSA Economic Development Authority Application This application is for persons interested in serving on the Economic Development Authority(EDA)for the City of Prior Lake, Following an application and interview process,the Mayor appoints EDA members subject to the City Council's approval. Please complete,print and mail this application form to Jenn at the City of Prior Lake,4646 Dakota Street SE,Prior Lake,MN 55372,or choose the"Submit by Email"button at the bottom of the form. Name Annie Sheehan-Kerber Date March 27,2015 Address 4055 Wind Song Cr NE Prior Lake,MN 55372 Phone(H) Same Phone(C) 612-747-3682 Email alsheehankerber@yahoo.com The EDA will be engaged in: promoting growth,development and redevelopment of retail,commercial and industrial properties in Prior Lake; diversifying the City's tax base; providing tools and incentives to achieve the Economic Vision Element in the City's 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan; providing an incubator to generate ideas and initiatives to support economic growth and vitality. We are seeking persons with the following types of experience: work history including an executive management or decision-making position; relevant business experience in the private sector,business development or redevelopment,business retention,business management,real estate,project management,planning,financing and/or familiarity or experience working in the public sector; working in a team environment; excellent communication and problem-solving skills; time and creativity to serve and actively contribute as a commissioner. Describe your qualifications including education,business and volunteer experience,which will assist you as an EDA member. Include examples of success in areas that are relevant to EDA activities.(Please submit your resume along with this application form.) Education Diploma-Prior Lake High School Bachelors-Bethel University,Business Management & M.B.A.-Bethel University,M.B.A.,Quantitative Financial Management Several Leadership and Personal/Professional Development Programs Business Experience Finance-Accounting and General ledger experience,Acquisition Diligence,Budget Development and Budget tracking ISO Compliance,Process Improvement programs for manufacturing.Staff member development and management Business Development-Global channel partner development,Organized and developed councils Successful Team Building,managed several staff members,cross functional teams,remote and in person Management teams. Volunteer Experience EDAC--Instrumental in developing and executing the EDAC Liaison Program. Where each EDAC member is assigned a business area in Prior Lake to assist In communications and business development. St.Michaels School Board -Successfully negotiated teachers'salaries -Established communications processes for school families and parish members -Laker Sport program.LABC,football.baseball -Chaired 2006 PLHS Lock In Program -I feel my background in the private sector,community volunteering,communication skills,and passion for community develop positions me well to be a successfully member of this team. What skills do you possess which will be beneficial in serving on the EDA? I have three areas of focus that I feel specifically would contribute to this team, 1)Financial background,working with companies for developing a mutually beneficial partnership that serves the needs on both sides of the partnership. 2)Detailed/Creative Background-I am familiar with contractual processes and contract development and reviews. In my current role,I work with customers to develop a creative solution to fit their needs.This skill enables me to think creatively and find a WIN- WIN for relationships. 3)Communications/Team Work-Throughout my career,personal relationship,and volunteer opportunities I have developed a strong skillset of communication,both written and verbal. These three areas of focus are my strongest yet not exclusive to the areas I feel I can contribute to this team. Briefly describe your interest in this position and how you can serve the community. My interest in joining this council is to assist in growing the Prior Lake and surrounding area economic community.Ensuring that we are attracting the right aligned business to manage the growth of the area and fill the vacancies that we currently have in the business community. Please list any character or professional references that we may contact. Name Gina Tupy,Prior Lake Business Owner Phone or email 612-616-5550 Name Kim Stock,Shakopee Business Owner Phone or email 612-597-3903 Name Randy Geister,PLAY Director Phone or email 952-220-6055 Please indicate days and times you would be available for meetings. I have a flexible schedule and with proper notice can be available to meet for standard meetings as well as ad hoc meetings, My signature confirms th.t l recognize that my failure to accurately complete this application,or falsify information in this application, will automatically disq illify me frorr onsideration or service. Unsigned applications will not be considered. Signature /,,, IJ' If submitting this application electronically,it is acceptable to type your name on the signature line in lieu of your written signature. As part of the selection process,written consent may be required to allow city representatives to make inquiries about you that are germane to the EDA. Failure to provide such consent will be disqualification from further consideration. MN law requires that you be informed of the purposes and intended uses of the information you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application process. Any information about yourself that you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application and interview process will be used to identify you as an applicant and to assess your qualifications. Print Form Submit by Email ANNIE SHEEHAN-KERBER 4055 Wind Song Circle Prior Lake,Minnesota 55372 612-747-3682 Mobile/Office alsheehankerber@yahoo.com SUMMARY A business manager with 25 years experience in traditional markets and financial roles. I am considered to be a strategic thinker,creative innovator with a strong global customer focus. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ROCKWELL AUTOMATION 2011-Present Global Workforce Solutions,Business Development Developing strategic workforce plans for our Fortune 500/100 customers to enhance their workforce development. Accomplishments • $6.5M of revenue in the first year • Major Customers Worldwide:PepsiCo,3M,Disney,Land O'Lakes • Successfully developed and executed programs meeting customers' expectations • Conducted a market study for new program design&sales • Accurate Forecasting and P&L responsibility Branch Service Manager 2008-2011 Planning,directing and managing operational activities with profit&loss responsibilities.Managing a staff of fifteen engineers with remote connectivity with budgetary responsibility Accomplishments • Manage an engineering staff to drive customer expectations within regional area and increase their utilization through creative offerings • Developed reports and cadences to engage sales team and provide measure of their success • Manage services offering portfolio to provide focus on areas revenue gaps • Successfully migrated current contracts through business system to upgrade to SAP • Developed distributor programs with increased margins to drive growth strategy within regional area • Reduced customer/distributor financial disputes by 35%in an annual period • Expanded market presence for training,remote services and contractual agreements • Lead the Minneapolis leadership to focus on employee development and hone leadership skills • Cooperatively worked across business units to provide best possible solution for the customer Market Development Manager,Customer Segment Marketing 2006-2008 Defines value proposition through research and analysis of customers,leads go-to-market programs for vertical markets(semiconductor,mining, and water wastewater).Manage on-going solution portfolio and analyzes program results,tracking results to goals.Analyze customer buying behaviors and aligned Rockwell Automation's program to meet customer requirements. Accomplishments • Reduced overhead spending by 22%by consolidating programs • Increased sales penetration by 45%for the semiconductor market • Increased global expansion reach within 2 regions • Successfully managed budget of$700K with commercial spend • Created a vision aligned with the organization's mission,strategy and direction • Evaluated,pursued market initiatives,investments and opportunities to counter competitive threats Annie Sheehan-Kerber 1 Industry Marketing,Water Wastewater 2003-2006 Responsible for generating the tools,programs and processes used by the Industry Sales Team,Consultants and internal sales to support existing and future business.Working with Industry Sales&Product Management to create &prioritize marketing activities to meet the business objectives. • Compiled a communication group linking product business units&industry sales teams • Established a reporting system to capture the industry quoting activities across multiple business units and business systems • Centralized marketing and communications collateral into a database as an ease-of-use tool for internal&sales teams • Mapped the process for industry quoting activities to highlight process improvement for efficiency gains. • Surveyed the field for ideas and priorities to establish objectives for the industry marketing team. • Through collaboration,worked with a team to establish a review of all associated marketing.collateral. Accomplishments • Grew 30%year over year growth for three continuous years • Identified and grew business 15%through global targeted consultants • , Maximized sales penetration increasing sales focus by 35% • Built a customer-focused team and celebrated successes Manager,Partnering Communications 2002-2003 Created and managed a communication plan for the Partnering group within Global Manufacturing Solutions.This plan had both tactical and strategic components to approaching the communication needs for both internal and external audiences. • Compiled a listing of all field regular scheduled meetings to leverage time,resources and budget for program launches • Developed a successful and consistent process for program development and launch processes • Orchestrate a commercial marketing team to compile a GMS Commercial plan highlighting,product launches, commercial programs,trade shows • Facilitated cross-functional service groups driving out a commercial annual plan. • Actively participate in corporate councils&committees related to corporate initiatives. Accomplishments • Successfully lead a team, inspired action without relying solely on authority • Established vehicle structures and processes for open communication and view points • Streamlined a planning/budget process that enabled collaboration between business units • while driving out costs • Provided guidance as a technical resources • Successful provided knowledge transfer engaging over 200 sales members Marketing Manager,Partnering Programs 2001-2002 Developed and managed distributor and representative relationships with partners that sell solution-offerings within the industrial marketplace.Managed channel mapping activity and partner selection. • Designed a new appointment process introducing non traditional partners • Compiled a market focus planning exercise for current partners • Developed a Partnering profiling process to gauge partners knowledge • Designed training tools to enhance Partner's development • Co-developed sales marketing plans with regional management • Versed in market research methodology • Developed a web-based incentive plan for distribution Partners Accomplishments • Translated strategy into specific SMART goals and objectives to support the organizations vision • Successfully influenced decisions on partner selection on higher level stakeholders • Genuinely promote win/win approach when negotiating partner contracts • Facilitate conflict discussion and resolution Annie Sheehan-Kerber 2 e-Commerce Business Solutions,Sales 2000-2001 Regional Sales/Marketing Manager revered as an e-business expert with a proven background of bringing on board Fortune 100 companies such as: 3M,Kellogg and Anheuser-Busch selling e-business solutions from portal to B2B integration for customer's e-procurement requirements. • Developed presentation tools creating an ease-of—understanding of e-business products,trained 12 districts and presented to various diverse customers • Principal customer representative guiding a team in concert with customer requirements to deliver an e- business solution on time and within an established budget. Accomplishments • Increased e-business account sales volume by 30%in only nine months by implementing a streamline e- business sales process • Selling$54M annual e-business sales within nine months • Met quarterly sales quota six consecutive quarters meeting team goal Manager,Channel Marketing 1997-2000 Managed a global channel network of distributors and manufacturer representatives and key direct accounts by developing programs,contracts and compensation plans increasing sales volume by 25%in twelve months. • Established consistent branding&positioning statements for niche markets for top-tier market penetration • Market segmentation development with new value proposition for new&existing products • Developed strategic five year plan-AOP(Annual Operating Plan)with responsibility for$100M channel • Implemented a pricing program to support multiple channel endeavors • Experienced across multiple marketing/engineering disciplines from inception-life cycles Accomplishments • Developed strategic five year plan-AOP(Annual Operating Plan)with responsibility for$100M channel • Market channel relationships internationally through how to conduct business in other countries • Grew channel sales by 25%in conjunction with manufacturer representatives in same territory Manager,Finance and Sales/Marketing Service 1987-1997 Managed a combined staff of finance and customer service departments.Applied synergies of both functions in serving the customers needs. • Proven ability to apply emerging technologies to raise level of customer service through website implementation • Managed financial assets and internal support of sales of$100M • Maintain and post all entries to cash management Accomplishments • Worked with the business units to forecast and budget financial aspects reducing redundancy • Worked with cash management and foreign hedge accounts • Developed customer delivery readiness processes and methods and procedures establishing a customers account from 3 days to same day service • Successfully lead a team through a Kaizen lean event reducing manufacturing time to market by six hours per unit Annie Sheehan-Kerber 3 CAPCO FINANCIAL 1981 -1987 Financial Analyst 1981-1987 Prepared and analyzed profit&loss statements pertaining to the leasing business unit. Solely responsible for revision and development of credit policies. • Worked with the business units to forecast and budget financial aspects • Handle stop payment proceedings for operating checking account • Reviewed and prepared an analysis on sales forecasting Accomplishments • Created and implemented successful policies to assist in governing financial policies • Worked with headquarter finance to establish a linkage between two business systems • Reduced time on credit applications through stream line processing PERSONAL TRAITS • A highly organized,results-focused member with strong analytical skills and ability to work and think independently,able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. • Key management success built on clear communication and the development of strong relationships • Marketing experience&mindset with a proven background of customer oriented problem solving • Ability to lead,influence,motivate and manage a diverse team to achieve goals and objectives • Demonstrated strategic planning skills,able to be a visionary with extensive international experience EDUCATION Bethel University B.A.,Business Management St.Paul,MN 2001 Bethel University M.B.A.,Quantitative Financial Mgt St.Paul,MN 2008 Other course work: -Managing people by influence that are not direct reports -SAP implementation courses -Selected and successfully completed the course-Leadership for Results Program -Project Management course HONORS AND AWARDS • Nominated team member for Rockwell Chairman's Award • NACM Speaker Award • Chosen as(HIPOT)High Potential Candidate for Rockwell Automation-4 years • Chosen as Rockwell Automation Promotable Employee COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Board of Education Chair • Youth Athletic Advisor • Junior Achievement Volunteer Annie Sheehan-Kerber 4