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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeather FordFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Tuesday, September 7, 2021 10:10:24 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/07/2021 10:10 AM Response #:1 Submitter ID:43319 IP address:2600:6c67:517f:9bce:73:7a7c:c52b:2859 Time to complete:31 min. , 50 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process and encourage all interested members of our community to apply. As set forth in Resolution 5323, the City is committed to building Advisory Boards that advance the City’s goals of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this goal, the City is actively working to achieve membership that reflects, at the least, the demographics of our community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. CONTACT INFORMATION The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). Additional standards of conduct and norms are included in Resolution 5323. Applicant Information First Name Heather Last Name Ford Physical Address 520 Arrow Trail PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 Primary Phone (202) 257-9135 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation HR Manager Employer CFR Engineering Consultans Email heatherfordhome@yahoo.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Community Development Board Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) No How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. I graduated with a BS from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration in 2000. Following graduation I worked for Marriott for 13 years managing a front desk team in large conference hotel in Long Island NY before moving to the DC Metro Area as a Sales associate. I sold and managed social events such as weddings and rehearsal dinners for a couple of years before transferring into Government/Corporate Group Sales. Within 6 years of starting with Marriott, I became a Director of Sales, opening a 200+ room hotel. During the last 7 years of my career with Marriott, I was a Sales Leader managing teams of 6-26 Sales Managers selling the Mid Atlantic Market Hotels with goals exceeding 23 million dollars per year. After a successful career with Marriott, I started with CFR Engineering as the HR and Office Manager. I have been there since 2013. In addition to working and raising my family, I have taken on a number of volunteer roles in the community in which I lived. I was in charge of various committees for our Elementary School in Germantown MD, and then the PTA President for two years prior to moving to Bozeman in Summer 2018. Since my move to Bozeman, I have lead the Blessing Bunch (which supports the Staff at Petra Academy) as well as have been on the Event Planning Committee for the school for the past three years. We plan and execute the annual fundraising and community building events at the school. I absolutely adore Bozeman and the state of Montana and want to be involved with our community on a deeper level. I care about the direction our community is going in and want to be a part of shaping its future. The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. I moved from the most diverse city in America, Germantown MD. I resided there for 14 years after living in DC for 3 years. I grew up in NY. I am a fair, inclusive person. I am an HR Manager and understand the importance of diversity. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Lona Voigt (406) 599-5661 voigtlona@gmail.com Reference 2 Stacie Fear (720) 937-3841 stacieqfear@gmail.com The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Your Website Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I am a responsible, caring, compassionate community member who wants to get more involved in Bozeman. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.