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Home My WebLink About04a Consent Calendar CITY OF SAN BERN.DINO - REQUEST ~ COUNCIL ACTION F.: W. R. "Bob" Holcomb, Mayor Dept: Mayor's Offi ce Subject: Appoi ntment of Soni a E. Baker to the Fine Arts Commission per Mayor W. R. "Bob" Holcomb's request. Dat~ February 13, 1991 Synopsis of Previous Council action: NONE Recommended motion: e Adopt recommendation of appointment of Sonia E. Baker to the Fine Arts Commission per Mayor W. R. "Bob" Holcomb's request. --- ~ ~.//' ./ / //'7/"7 /-.;::( _ _ /' . Signature ./ Contact person: Mayor W. R. "Bob" Holcomb Phone: ext. 5133 Supporting data attached: YES Ward: ALL FUNDING REOUIREMENTS: Amount: -0- Source: IAcet. No.) (Acct. DescriPtion) Finance : _ncn Notes: Agenda I tem No. 'I 7S-0262 . . R E SUM E e Personal Data Name: Sonia E. Ba ker Home Address: 3147 Blythe Street, Highland CA Zip 92346 Age: Telephone: (714) 864-7620 Have resided in the City of San Bernardino since Marital Status: Education School of BLJsinps~ Arlministrntion Ilnivprc:.ity nf Ari70nrl TlI("'~nn_ fl.Y';7nn;l. M.S., Urban Planning, 1979 Universitv of OreGon. EUGene. OreGon, B.A. General Arts & Letters, 1957 Renton High School, Renton, Washington, Diploma, Valedictorian . e Past Employment University of Kansas, School of Fine Arts, Lawrence, Kansas 9/87-9/90 EDUCATION/ MtMBtRSHIP COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF CONCERT, CHAMBER MUSIC, NEW DIRECTIONS SERIES Western Wisconsin RLgiona1 Arts, La Crosse. Wisconsin. 11/80-6/87 ARTS ADMINISTRATOR University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1980 LTE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE,CENTER FOR REGIONAL STUDIES Ourrent Employment Occupation: Finn Name: Phone: Address: Zip Code: Affiliations: e Initiated and maintain.close relationships with member Organizati. ensured positive pre~ and public relations within the larger community; served as liaison to City Hall. Executive Coordinator of all services to member organizations. schools. and regional communities. . HigbIights: Won 17 foundation and government grant awards; founded and served on Executive Committee for United Fund for the Arts & Humanities; organized the Coordinating Committee of Arts Organizations Representatives; initiated and found funding for a successful building restoration project for organization headquarters, including historic preservation funds; increased visibility for the arts through marketing techniques, including extensive use of free media exposure and public speaking. University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1980 LTE Research Associate, Center for Regional Studies Conducted a pilot research project on the impact to and requirements of older adults living in a rural region. Made key contributions to project design. Made contacts, conducted interviews, provided evaluation for potential of P.O.E. (Post Occupancy Evaluation) for a behavior assessment tool. Developed the written summation. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Tucson, Arizona, 1978-1979 HUDIntern, City Planning Department, City of Tucson Designed and established a Plan Monitoring System to give planning staff more precise information and access to resources for use in neighborbood-by-neighborhood planning. Organized the project, conducted original research; wrote, tested and emplaced the system. Wrote guidelines for maintenance and evolution of the system. Also provided related grant research for programs oriented toward families. Grey Advertising, New York, New York, 1974.1976 Executive Secretary . Reported to the Vice President in charge of the Revlon account. Maintained all Revlon account fmancial spreadsheets, communications and appointments. Supervised office personnel. CONSULTANCY Wyoming Volunteer Assistance Corporation, 1989 Seminar Leader, Time Management/Avoiding Burnout Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lawrence, Kansas, 1987-1989 Space/Design Consultant Downtown La Cross Business Association, 1984-1985 Year 2000 Plan Eastbank Artists, 1984 Retreat Leader, Organization/Board Development La Cross Tribune Readers' Panel, 1983.1984 Panelist and Advisor Wisconsin Arts Board, 1983.1987 Peer Panelist (also: budget testimony to House/Senate Budget Committee) General Public Speaking, 1975-Present ., . . Arts Administration, City Planning, OrgamzatlOnal Development (also: medIa relattons and representation/testimony/lobbying to government agencies at city/state/regional levels) PUBLICATIONS . List on request. REFERENCES Attached. e e e . . Sonia E. Baker 3147 Blythe Street Highland, California 92346 Telephone: (714) 864-7620 PROFILE Effective comb~ation of interpersonal,. ana~ytical and organizational skills. Strengths include (1) progr~m ~estgn.' development, and dtrectlOn, .(2) management of marketing and promotions, (3) co~r?malton wtth eXlstmg local, area and regIOnal arts and cultural organizations, (4) design of po~c~es and procedures, (5) budg.et prep~ration and administration, (6) grant-writing, fundralsmg and development, (~) public speaking and community outreach, (8) leadership of volunteer and support organIzations. Experienced motivator, coordinator an~ ~atalyst. Can focus the efforts ~f diverse groups onto common goals. Able to access key dectslon-makers and benefactors, build effective networks and create ~ynergistic relationships. Systematic in approach, creating information flows, alliances: and operatmg procedures that endure. Highly energetic. EDUCATION School of Business Administration, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona M.S., Urban Planning, 1979 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon BA, General Arts & Letters, 1957 Renton High School, Renton, Washington Diploma, Valedictorian EXPERIENCE University of Kansas, School of Fine Arts, Lawrence, Kansas, 9/87-9/90 Education/Membership Coordinator, Office of Concert, Chamber Music, New Directions Series Developed programs to promote and enhance audience appreciation. Targeted community "market segments' and developed promotional and educational activities/events to reach them. Initiated and built relationships with area arts organizations. Maximized 'reach" through effective use of resources. Promoted and managed volunteer supporters. Located and developed corporate sponsorship. Promoted and facilitated the Swarthout Society (auxiliary member organization). Special projects: V.J.P. host to Resident Artists; created the Young People's Performance events; developed the Five-Year Educational Long-Range Plan to expand programs and coordinate with opening of the Lied Center for Performing Arts in 1992; produced annual Swarthout Society Membership Brochures, as well as the regular publication of the Swarthout Society Newsleller. Concurrent with this full-time position, maintained community service efforts: Chamber of Commerce, Cultural Affairs Commillee (Arts Calendar of Events, Business and the Arts Awards); Downtown Lawrence Business Association ("Main Street" Program of Events); and City of Lawrence (Arts in Public Places Program). Western Wisconsin Regional Arts, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 11/80-6/87 Arts Administrator Provided leadership, direction and daily management of a seven-county, tri-state Regional Arts Council. Reported to the Board of Directors; coordinated all working commillees; interpreted and implemented Board policies; established daily operating procedures; supervised all staff and volunteers; managed the organization's central facility, a federally designated Historical Landma!k building housing arts organization offices, visual and performing arts events, classes and commumty events. Developed and controlled $100,000 operating budget, including monies from grants, fundraising activities, corporate donors and private benefactors.