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. . . . . ~ . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . t Itp ~ tt ., . I. I. I I . . . j ~ . . .. . j ~ . .. . . . . MARIA FERNANDEZ-PORRATA Public Information Officer EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology, 1984 Florida International University, Miami, Florida SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Ms. Porrata has over 20 years of experience in the areas of Management, Construction Management, Planning, Design, Implementation of Transportation Systems, Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Highway Design, Project Development and Environmental Studies, Public Information and Public Involvement and consensus building to final approval on extremely involved and complicated multi agencies' projects. WORK HISTORY Marlin Engineering, Inc., Miami, Florida January 2004 - Present Public Information Officer Ms. Porrata corporate responsibilities include the public relations management of Marlin Engineering, Inc. Ms. Porrata also coordinates the firm's efforts in providing professional services to all areas of expertise with respect to interdepartmental, regulatory agencies and clients relationship. Relevant Projects: The Projects listed below are the most relevant, mainly due to the short term elapsed on her association with the company. SR-822 (Sheridan Street) at N. 52 Avenue, Design, FOOT, District Four, Hollywood, Florida. As the Public Relations Manager, Ms. Porrata coordinated all efforts towards the preparation of the Public Involvement Plan and has coordinated with the FDOT - Public Information Officer for the Public Information Workshop on April, 1 2004. She has maintained all interested parties well informed and was able to bring a community together with respect to traffic issues and how to mitigate them. Village of Pinecrest, Pinecrest, Florida November 2000 - December 2003 Public Works Director . Responsible for the directing and coordinating of all Public functions such as: roads, sidewalks, storm water management, rights-of-ways, public buildings, beautification and capital improvements. . Worked under the supervision of the Village Manager. . Planned, organized, directed and administered all Public Works Department including personnel (including all staff performance reviews and recommendations for approval and/or denial of promotions), general departmental operations, and records management and contract administration. . Formulated and prescribed work within the department for all departmental staff. Appraised conditions of work in the Department taking necessary steps to improved conditions . Assured optimum departmental activity in the construction and maintenance of the Village facilities and infrastructure. . Prepared bid specifications and project cost estimates. . Administered capital improvement projects and all public contracts evaluating contractors & consultant performances. . Prepared and submitted weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to the Village Manager. . Reviewed development plans and issued appropriate permits. . Submitted annual budge and accompanying description of need to Village Manager supervised the control and expenditure of departmental appropriations. . Attended periodic meetings as directed by the Village manager. . Developed and maintained high level communication service. . Personalized attention to all complaints including community and intergovernmental agencies contacts.