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RES 2006-0570 - Appoint Caitlin Davis to library board • Q M1A,A,Oi y' 4) 6 RFCEIV 1�, Office of the Mayor Z��(�i?�ta N A f� 1819 Farnam Street,Suite 300 06 NAY� I I P 1 1'• 25 Omaha,Nebraska 68183-0300 pry; (402)444 5000 °er ��""ss, r i �;,f FAX:(402)444-6059 Eo City of Omaha OMAHA, cE ir.fl Mike Fahey,Mayor Honorable President and Members of the City Council, Attached for your consideration is a Resolution appointing Caitlin Davis to serve on the Library Board for a three year term commencing July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2009. Ms. Davis' appointment will replace Cliff Herd, whose term ends June 30, 2006. A copy of Ms. Davis' résumé is attached for your information. Your favorable consideration of this request will be appreciated. Sincerely, Mike Fahey, Mayor City of Omaha P:\LAW 1\14031pjm.doc 2006/MAY/U8/MUN 07: 58 AM UN FUUNDA'1'1UN=UMAHA FAX No, 4025952239 P. 002 • • CAITLIN DAVIS 9885 Devonshire Drive;Omaha,Nebraska 68114;402/301-9980(c);402/932-7560(h);caitlindavis2001Ca1vahoo.corn PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. • University of Nebraska Foundation.Omaha,NE. 9/2003—present ' pirec for of Gift Planning.Gliltivate,solicit,market and secure deferred gifts using a variety of methods to analyze, develop and present plans to donors,prospects and professional advisors.. • Collaborate with LINO and UNMC development officers in the solicitation and execution of planned gifts. • Participate in major gift development where needed Secured a S1M gift in support of Center for Health Science Education building project for the College of Medicine 10/2005. • • Prepare and present internal and legal documentation,and provide financial illustrations to facilitate the`closing' of life income arrangements for UNMC and UNO alumni,friends,faculty/staff and supporters. • Maintain contacts with donors by providing proactive stewardship to strengthen existing relationships,while concurrently developing new opportunities by visiting with prospects around the country. •. Coordinate Planned Giving educational events in conjunction with college reunions and Foundation special events,nationwide. • PSI Group,a PitnevBowes Company.San Francisco,CA.1/2002—8/2003 ales Representative,Sold presort mail services to Bay Area companies and subsidiaries. . • Responsible for targeting,marketing to and developing relationships with facilities management and financial executives in organizations sending 2,500-250,000+ pieces of first or standard class mail per day,ie.long sales cycle opportunities. ' • Developed and presented compelling sales proposals in extremely competitive market • • Increased existing account base by developing new targets,primarily in educational and public sectors. • Conducted facility touts to and led mail preparation training sessions for existing and potential clients. • Participated in USPS-sponsored and facilities management professional organizations;responsible for being • . current in LISPS mail preparation rates,rules,and regulations. SkyTel Communications,a WorldCym company.San Francisco,CA. 11/1999—11/2001 • Account Executive National/GlobaL Sold aporttfolio of wireless handheld products to Fortune 1000 accounts. • Exceeded quota achievement Ql-Q4 2001.Average: 148%.High Points:Mar 2001,436%;Jan 2000,408%. - • Closed 2000 in top 10%of SkyTel Account Executives at 145%of quota • • • Closed an average of four new accounts per month. • • Increased sales of existing accounts by auditing and making expert recommendations that result in significant cost savings to clients. • Member of#1 Sales Team in Western U.S.,both Gross and Net Sales(#3 Nationally)—2000 • Responsible for selling a changing portfolio of complex products and for developing industry and product expertise in a short period of time. ' • Delivered both informational and persuasive presentations to diverse groups,senior and C-level executives. Certified Laboratories.Sunnyvale,CA. 1996-1999 • Technical Sales Rmgesentative.Sold 500+commercial chemical and lubrication products to maintenance professionals• in the construction,fleet,manufacturing and institutional markets. •• Top 10%of national sales force in first fiscal year;Top 8%in second year;Top 8%.in third year. • • • Gallery of Success winner 1997 and 1998. • • • Managed 200+active accounts. • Increased customer base by an average of.8 new accounts per Month by referrals,prospecting,and cold calls. •• Increased sales volume over 35%from first to second fiscal year;25%in third fiscal year. • Won two incentive nips for most new accounts(1997)and most orders(1998)in.a one-month sales period. • Successfully created and conducted promotional programs to increase order size. • Conducted customer product seminars and OSHA-approved safety training for large groups of end-users. LUUb/MAY/Ud/MUN U l: bb AM UN 1'UUIVlllu11UN—UMt1R PAA No, 4 UL JiZZ.JJ f. UU.j 1 1 Caitlin Davis continued • ' Safaris/PQI.San Francisco,CA 1994-1996 • • Program and Air Coordinator_Directed the planning and execution of tours,transportation and transfers,decor patties, _ and themed production events for incoming corporate and incentive groups. . • • Assigned and supervised tour and event staff.Selected and secured venues,services of vendors,talent and entertainment. • Prepared comprehensive cost analyses and all client billing monitored budget to achieve acceptable profit margin. • Constructed reservations and performed all ticketing functions for corporate and incentive meeting groups. • I yhomas Cook Travel.San Francisco,CA and Seattle,WA. 1992-1994 • ' Corporate Counselor,Ouality Conftol.Agent • Consistently ticketed and invoiced over 100 domestic and international air,hotel,car and rail records per day with • 99%accuracy.Processed handwritten,exchanged,upgraded tickets for local office,20 branches and 7 stand-alone locations. • • • EDUCATION - ' B.S.Business Administration.Georgetown University.1988.Washington,DC.Major.Marketing,Minor.Sociology. 1 Honors:Cum Laude;Dean's List 5 semesters,National Dean's List 3 semesters.GPA in Major 3.8 1 Lakeside School.Seattle,WA. 1978-1984.Graduated 1984.Top 10%. STRENGTHS • Reflects a'can do'attitude by meeting and exceeding all quota expectations as a sales representative_ ' • Possess excellent sales instincts,including negotiation,listening and presentation skills for qualifying'then closing • potential clients. . • Excellent ability to develop rapport with clients,management and staff . • Successful at working under time pressures to meet deadlines,quotas or budgets. 1 • . • • • • • • • . 1 LUUO/lulu I/ U0/1V1Uly U i : 30 RIVl UIV rUUINL)H11UIV-Uni/IM FHA 1VO• 4ULD DZ iy F. UU4 ' Caitlin Davis continued - • ' • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • • . •• Literacy Center for the Midlands Board,2006- • • University Hospital Auxiliary Board,2006- • • • Omaha Performing Arts Society'Presenters'Board,2005-,newly formed in 2005 . , •• Girls Inc. 'Girlfriends',member 2005-present .• . • • Girls Inc. 'Girlfrricnds'Board,VP Fundraising,2006 • Girls Inc."Girls Nitc Out"benefit,Decorations Committee 2005 • • • Omaha Community Playhouse'Act II',member•2004present •• Act U Gala;Reservations Co-Chair,2004,2005 ' • • Act II Board,Asst.Treasurer,2006- • •• • . •• •• Henry Doorly Zoo'Friends of the Zoo' •Board 2003-present • • • . • Friends of the Zoo,Membership Drive Poster Contest Co-Chair,2004-present ' ' • Omaha Symphony Guild,member 2003present . • •• • Omaha Symphony Guild,Co-Chair 2005 Omaha Symphony/ASID Designer Showhouse •• American Symphony Orchestra League's Top Ten"2006 Gold Book"Award for best.fundraising project • • (2005 Omaha Symphony/ASU)Designer Showhouse) • Fontenelle Nature Association Guild Board,2004—present • • • • Fontenelle Nature Association"Feather Our Nest"Gala Committee,2004-present . • Junior League of Omaha,member 2004-present ' • Junior League of Omaha,Toast to Omaha committee(2a°Annual—fundraising event),2005,Event • planner/Arrangements . . • • Junior League of Omaha,Nominating Committee;2005 • Junior League of Omaha,Training Committee Vice-Chair,2006- •• . • Downtown Rotary,member 2003-present . •• Downtown Rotary,Scholarship Committee,2003-2006' ' • • Downtown Rotary,Membership Committee,2005 . • Downtown Rotary,Program Committee,2006- . • • • Children's Hospital Foundation Friends Board,2005- • • Children's Hospital Foundation Friends Gala,Decorations Committee 2005 • Omaha Law League Board,2003-2006 • ' • Omaha Law League,Social Treasurer,2004 • • Omaha Law League,Nominating Committee 2004 • Omaha Law League,Gournnet Club chair,2005-2006 •. • Omaha Law League`Phenomenon'benefit committee,2005,2006 • Children's Museum`Rainbow Connectors',member 2004-present • ' • • Children's Museum'For The Kids"benefit,Decorations Committee 2004-present ' • • Child Saving Institute Guild,member 2004-present . • • Child Saving lnstimte Cabaret,Volunteer Staffing Chair,2005,2006 • . • All About Omaha'Torchlight Ball"Committee 2006 • • St.Andrew's Episcopal Church,member 2003- ' • • Joslyn Art Museum.Association`JAMA',member 2005- . • JAMA Cooking School Committee,2006 . • • •• Lauritzen Gardens Guild,member 2005 present • • ' •. Omaha Public*Library Foundation Guild,member.2004- ' •• Heartland Family Service Friends,member 2005-present •• UNO Faculty Women's Club,mcmber2003present . . • UNO Faculty.Women's Club,Scholarship Committee,2006 , • • UNO Maverick Society Executive Committee,2003-present • • • Boys&Girls Club of Omaha Family Guild,member 2005-present • • Project Harmony Service League,member 2005- • . • Project Harmony Service League,"Halfway to St.Patrick's Day"Committee,2006 . • • Durham Western Heritage Museum'On Track',member 2004-present . • 1 • Knights of Ak sar-ben Friends,member 2003 present . • • • Nebraska Children's Home Society Member,2005-present • • • Omaha Press Club Show committee,2007 ' • • • Planned Giving Council of Nebraska,member 2003pteseat . • • American Professional Fundraisers,member 2003-present • C-25A CITY OF OMAHA LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER Omaha,Nebraska RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: s� WHEREAS, on July 1, 2003, Clifford Herd was appointed to serve on the Library ti Board; and, WHEREAS, effective June 30 2006, Clifford Herd's term will expire; and, WHEREAS, Section 14-23 of the Omaha Municipal Code provides for the appointment to said board; and, WHEREAS, Mayor Fahey has appointed Caitlin Davis to the Library Board, said term to commence July 1, 2006 and shall expire June 30, 2009. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: THAT, the appointment by the Mayor of Caitlin Davis as a member of the Library Board is hereby confirmed. Such term shall commence July 1, 2006 and shall expire June 30, 2009. P:\LAW1\14032pjm.doc APPROVED AS TO FORM: j-7a o D . CITY ATTORNEY DATE Y �. Councilmember Adopted :MAY 2 3 2006 City Clerk t5/�s/a� Approved a444",/- Mayor '-d WO � f� 7 00 0 ,, 0 CD CD 0 CD c„pcz 0 " C ‘- cr ZO \ . = 0 ( \Q IV ca o NOS �' .. O T W o 3 5 c) o • fa= NI Q ` Q lii.! • i i � • ' r