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RES 2018-0432 - Reappointment of Cecelia Creighton to library board per' 'j tAAHA,�, i..., t �aAa` % � `� Law Department 'IZT1ti �+ Omaha/Douglas Civic Center tw( (, ma PR 2 1819 Famam Street,Suite 804 _.�:.�::•' . qy Omaha,Nebraska 68183-0804 oo yry (402)444-5115 47*En Fes'O. 1 1S FAX:(402)444-5125 City of Omaha 2 Q t• t �,4t: 1 Paul D.Ktatz Jean Stothert,Mayor '"` City Attorney Honorable President and Members of the City Council, Attached for your consideration is a Resolution requested by the Mayor's Office for the reappointment of Cecelia Creighton to the Library Board. Ms. Creighton's term will begin on July 1, 2018 and expire June 30, 2021. Copies of Ms. Creighton's candidate form and résumé are attached. Your favorable consideration of this request will be appreciated. Respectfully submitted,—Th Miche le Peters Deputy City Attorney p:\law—city council documents\2018\50045s1w.doc C-25A CITY OF. OMAHA LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER Omaha,Nebraska RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: WHEREAS, Section 14-23 of the Omaha Municipal Code provides for the appointment of members to the Library Board by the Mayor; and, WHEREAS, Cecelia Creighton's term on the Library Board expires June 30, 2018; and, WHEREAS, Mayor Jean "Stothert has reappointed Cecelia Creighton as a member of the Library Board; said term to commence on July 1, 2018 and expire on June 30, 2021. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: THAT, the reappointment by Mayor Stothert of Cecelia Creighton as a member of the Library Board to serve a 3-year term, commencing on July 1, 2018 and expiring on June 30, 2021, be and hereby is confirmed and approved. APPROVED AS TO FORM: 7,,,20/// DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY DAtE p:\law—city council documents\2018\50046s1w.doc By 4LJL7 Court ' member • Adopted MAY 01 2018 • City Clerk Approve .. J. rS —U WE pP Mayor ( ff r REQUEST TO LAW 2018 APR 18 PH 2: 49 FOR LAW DEPARTMENT USE ONLY TO: PAUL D. KRATZ, City Attorney LOG BOOK # 60-18 DATE ASSIGNED 4/18/18 DATE: April 18, 2017 ASSIGNED TO Peters ANSWERED/SENT OUT 1 0-0 1 WITHDRAWN • REQUEST BEING MADE BY: Carrie Murphy Mayor's Office 402-444-3520 5/3/18 TIME LINE: City Council Agenda May 8,2018 DETAILS: Mayor Stothert requests that the City Council approve the reappointment of Cecelia Creighton to the Library Board of Trustees. Ms. Creighton was appointed in December 2017 to replace Beverly Thompson who resigned. Her three-year term will begin July 1, 2018 and expire June 30, 2021. IS INFORMATION ATTACHED? YES X NO NONE AVAILABLE Revised 04/02 Apr 12 2018 10:29AM YouTum omaha 4029337946 page 1 ;;... . BOARD/COMMISSION CANDIDATE RESPONSE FORM AND OATH I wish to be considered for.appointment to the following board(s) and or commission(s)and submit the following information: Name/s of Board or Commission: (List one or more) Omaha Public Library Last Name: Creighton First name: Cecelia Middle Initial: K Home address: 7930 Hartman Ave City: Omaha ZIP: 68134 State: NE Home Phone: (402)571-0908 Work Phone: (402)885-7587 Fax: (402)933-7946 Email: cecelcreighta@aoLcom City Council District: 1 Sex: Female Race/Ethnicity/Disability(optional): Black Business Name: YouTum Job Title: Executive Director 'Business Address: 2505 North 24th Suite 211 City: Omaha Zip: State: NE Where would you like us to direct your correspondence? (check box) Home1or®Business My appointment to the above named Board or Commission and term of service to the City would not c with my professional or personal interests. Apr 12 2018 1029AM YouTum omaha 4029337946 page 2 Cecelia K. Creighton 7930 Hartman Avenue Omaha, Nebraska 68134 402.571.0908(Home)• 402.612.4049(Mobile)• cecelcrek*ht( aol.com EXPERIENCE SUMMARY ▪ Highly motivated public health professional with demonstrated strategic leadership and superb analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proven skills in developing and supporting highly effective and result-driven governance and executive leadership teams. • Well organized with strong organizational management,supervisory, and interpersonal skills; • Twenty-five years' experience in the financial management of federally funded programs totaling more than$55 million. • Successful$29 million in the completion of new construction projects and renovations. • Proven skills in achieving the quality, financial, employee and growth goals of the organization,to include maintaining extremely high customer satisfaction rates. • Proven experience in providing organizational leadership in the development, implementation and completion of facility expansion efforts. • Strong understanding and application of medical billing,coding and audit controls to ensure compliance with changes and modifications of federal and State regulation. • Obtained-Patient Centered Medical Home(PCMH)Recognition Level 3. • Obtained-Joint Commission Accredited-initial and 2-three-year cycles. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Organized Volunteer Programs for Children and Adults • Obtained-Childcare Step up to.Quality, Rating 1, from NE Department of Education and Health and Human Services Master of Arts in Management-Bellevue University • Bellevue,Nebraska Bachelor of Science healthcare-Bellevue University Bellevue, Nebraska Associates Degree—Metropolitan Community College Omaha,Nebraska PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Executive Director DBA CK Financial &Consulting Services Omaha,Nebraska 1996-Present Apr 12 2018 1029AM YouTum omaha 4029337946 page 3 Cecelia K.Creighton 2 • Provide financial consulting and set-up for accounting business records to small& large companies. • Prepare individual and business annual tax returns(Forms 1040,990, S1120&C1120) and State forms. • Prepare IRS Form 1023 for non-profit businesses to obtain federal exemption status. • Prepare documents with the NE Secretary of State to establish corporations; LLC, S- Corps and C-Corps. • Conduct site visits via arrangements with private consultant group to audit federal qualified health center programs. Executive Director YouTurn Omaha,Nebraska 2016-Present • Under the direction of board of directors,promote and maintain the integrity of the organization's service delivery system in accordance with its mission and vision statements. • Assure that a professional management team is recruited,hired and trained to direct the day-to-day activities and operations of School and Street Outreach Programs and Mental Health Program of involved participants. • Maintain fiscal responsibility, accountability and stability of the organization's finances. • Diversify the company's financial structure with securing private and public funding streams and fundraising. • Funds secured year to date,nearly$ one-million. • Sustain community/agency partnerships and work with local, state and federal legislators. Executive Director Kashay's Childcare Learning Center, Inc. Omaha, Nebraska (Family Owned & Operated) 2015-2016 • Work with the Nebraska Department of Education and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in coordination of childcare licensure regulations. • Developed curriculum for childcare staff consistence with Nebraska Early Childcare Learning Guidelines. • Work with University of Nebraska at Lincoln,Nutrition Education Program Eat-Play- Grow curriculum to include nutrition and physical activity lessons delivered through art, active play and a healthy snack. • Developed Nutrition Policy for Childcare Center per USDA guidelines. • Maintain fiscal responsibility, accountability and stability of the Childcare Center's finances. • Assure to recruit,hire and train professional staff for day-to-day activities in the childcare setting. • Initiate and foster relationships with the local agencies in the community to enhance childcare environment. Apr 12 2018 10:29AM YouTum omaha 4029337946 page 4 Cecelia K. Creighton 3 Executive Director All Care Health Center Council Bluffs, Iowa 2007-2015(Retired) ▪ Under the direction of a board of directors,promoted and maintained the integrity of the Health Center's service delivery system in accordance with its mission and vision statements. • Assured that a professional management team is recruited,hired and trained to direct the day-to-day activities and operations of the Health Center's physicians,medical staff and ancillary support staff. • Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with local health care providers, hospitals;clinics,elected officials, faith based organizations and other community-based organizations serving families in Pottawattamie County/Omaha Metro areas in support of the families served. • Coordinate physician voluntary initiatives totaling revenue of$500,000 annually. Maintained fiscal responsibility,accountability and stability of the Health Center's finances. Assure compliance with all licensing, accrediting, certification and state and federal laws and regulations for the operations and services of the Health Center. Established a foundation with completion of a$5.6 million new construction project (18,400 square foot free standing clinic). Executive Director People's Health Center Lincoln, Nebraska 2003-2007 • New Start Federally Qualified Health Center. • Maintain fiscal responsibility, accountability and stability of the Health Center's finances. • Under the direction of a board of directors,promote and maintain the integrity of the Health Center's service delivery system in accordance with its mission and vision statements. • Assure that a professional management team is in place and support their efforts to hire and manage the Health Center's physicians,medical staff and ancillary support staff • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local health care providers, hospitals, clinics,elected officials, faith-based organizations and other community-based organizations serving families and children. • Coordinate physician voluntary initiatives totally revenue of$100,000 annually. • Maintain annual development plan for fund development activities and assure compliance with all licensing, accrediting,certification and state and federal laws and regulations for the operations and services of the Health Center. • Director of Finance and Business Charles Drew Health Center Omaha, Nebraska 1999-2003 Apr 12 2018 10:30AM YouTum omaha 4029337946 page 5 Cecelia K. Creighton 4 • Administer and monitor Health.Center's$7 million budget—including risk management and grants management. • Provide direct supervision for a team of 8; • Served as Fiscal Agent for Douglas and Sarpy County for the Nebraska Tobacco Free Program(LB 1436). • Recognized for excellence in financial management in 2000,2001 and 2002 by Hamilton Associates Auditors. Finance Director Omaha, Nebraska New Community Development Corporation 1995 to 1999 • Manage all fiscal operations for a not for profit corporation and six(6) affiliated organizations specializing in the development of housing projects; • Successfully completed construction projects at a cost of over$20 million; and above. • Manage loan portfolios for entrepreneurs for new startup businesses—with loans up to $25,000. Assistant Comptroller Omaha, Nebraska Charles Drew Health Center • 1988 to 1999 • Managed purchasing, accounts payable and payroll; coordinated employee benefits for 60 employees under IRS Cafeteria Plan. COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word •Microsoft Excel•Power Point• MAS 200—Accounting Software: Peachtree Accounting Software,TaxSlayer Accounting Software,Xero Accounting Software, QuickBooks and NextGen Patient Management System. HONORS& ACTIVITIES Omaha Public Library Board of Trustees 2017-Present Iowa Nebraska Primary Care Association 2003- 2015 Nebraska Women's Health Advisory Council 2004- 2012 Hope Medical Outreach Coalition 2007- 2015 Family Housing Advisory Services 2010-2015 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Network 2010-2015 Heartland Community IT Network . 2011-2015 Health Center of Nebraska Association 2012-2015 Pleasant Green Baptist Church- Bldg. Committee 2013-Present Registered Tax Return Preparer Internal Revenue Service 2013- Present REFERENCES Mayor Matthew Walsh, Council Bluffs, Iowa—(712)328-4601 Former MayorTom Hanafan, Council Bluffs, Iowa—(712)322-4746 Michael Maroney, CEO,Omaha Economic Development Council—(402) 346-2300 Apr 12 2018 10:30AM YouTum omaha 4029337946 page 6 Cecelia K. Creighton 5 Mary Lee Fitzsimmons,PhD- Consultant—(402)553-7294 Bery Engebretsen, MD -Medical Director—(515)333-5024 David Paulus, MD-Family Practice Physician (402) 474-1455 Marie Kneedler, CEO-Mercy/Alegent Health Systems-(712)328-5067 James Summerfelt,CEO—Visiting Nursing Administration(402)342-5566 Greg Davis, D.D.S.-Creighton Dental School Faculty Member—(402)280-5990 Paul Hamilton, CPA-Hamilton Associates—(712)322-0277 Kendell Battle-HRSA Analyst/Project Officer(301) 219-6296 Martha Bruckner,PhD—Former Superintendent of Schools, Council Bluffs, IA—(712) 328-6418 Brian Page, Senior Pastor-Pleasant Green Baptist Church(402)346-8427 14 NO. 3G Item Submitted By: Sheri White Department: Law Council Meeting Date: May 1, 2018 Res. that the reappointment by Mayor Stothert of Cecelia Creighton as a member of the Library Board to serve a 3-year term, commencing on July 1, 2018 and expiring on June 30, 2021, be and hereby is confirmed and approved. 3 Presented to City Council May 1, 2018 APPROVED 7-0 &lizabetl' Rutler City Clerk