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CONTRACT 5891A Amendment CLOSEDAgreement No. 5891 A Agreement No. 5891 FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 5891 BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND GVP VENTURES, INC. dba BOB MURRAY AND ASSOCIATES This first Amendment is entered into this 9th day of September, 2020, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation and general law city ("CITY") and GVP VENTURES, INC. dba BOB MURRAY AND ASSOCIATES, ("CONSULTANT"). The parties agree as follows: Pursuant to Section 35 of Agreement between the pat -ties, Section 2 of the Agreement ("Scope of Services") is amended to add the services described in the attached Exhibit A, and the amount of the Agreement will be increased by $24,400, so that the total, not -to -exceed amount of the Agreement is $48,800. The terms of this amendment will be from August 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. This Amendment may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together constitutes one instrument executed on the same date. 4. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of Agreement No. 5891 remain the same. [Signatures on next page] Agreement No. 5891A Agreement No. 5891 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have eXeCL[ted this Amendment the day and year first herehiabove written. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO GVP VENTURES dba BOB MURRAY AND ASSOCIATES sckl'�Gary Phillips City , Manager Executive Vice President GVP Ventures, Inc. ATT71',': for Tracy weaver, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: _Jfor. Mark D. Hensley City Attorney -2- Taxpayer ID No. Agreement No. 5891A BE38 MUPMAY & AssOCIATES EXPERTA INEXf CUTiVK 6CAACH A Proposal to Conduct an Executive Recruitment for the Position of DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES on behalf of the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO 154 Eureka Road, Suite 280 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 784-9080 (916) 7841985 fax Agreement No. 5891A September 15, 2020 MR. SCOTT MITNICK CITY MANAGER CITY OF EL SEGUNDO 350 MAIN STREET EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 Submitted Via Email To: dhang@elsegundo.org Dear Mr. Mitnick: Bob Murray & Associates is pleased to submit a proposal to conduct the Director of Human Resources recruitment for the City of El Segundo. The following details our qualifications and describes our systematic—yet flexible—method of identifying, recruiting, and screening outstanding candidates on your behalf. It also includes a proposed budget, timeline, and guarantee. At Bob Murray & Associates, we pride ourselves on providing quality service to local governments, non-profit agencies, and private firms. Our recruitment process helps you to determine the direction of the search and the types of candidates you seek while capitalizing on our decades of experience and vast network of contacts to reach those candidates. Our expertise ensures that the candidates we present to the City of El Segundo will match the criteria you have established, be a good fit for your organization, and be outstanding in their field. Our firm is familiar with the City of El Segundo and the community it serves, as we are currently conducting the Public Works Director and have most recently conducted your City Manager recruitment. Our knowledge of your community, its issues, and its outstanding quality of life will be an asset in presenting this opportunity to prospective candidates. Recent recruitments we have completed similar in size and scope to your upcoming search include the following: 2019 Healdsburg, CA (Administrative Services Director) Milpitas, CA (Employee Relations Officer) Santa Clara County Housing Authority, CA (Assistant Human Resources Director) The State Bar of California (Director of Human Resources) 2018 City of Redwood City, CA (Human Resources Manager) City of South San Francisco, CA County of Orange, CA (Chief Human Resources Officer) Jackson County, OR 2017 City of Carson, CA (Director of Human Resources and Risk Management) City of Littleton, CO Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, CO (Director of Administrative Services) Agreement No. 5891A Santa Clara Valley Water District, CA (Chief Operating Officer — Administrative Services 2016 California State Assembly City of Long Beach, CA (Risk Manager) Santa Clara Valley Water District, CA (Deputy Administrative Officer — Human Resources) We work as a team on every search at Bob Murray & Associates. Your Project Lead would be Gary Phillips, who would not only direct and supervise the project team from beginning to end but also serve as the Recruiter for the project as well. To learn fust -hand of the quality of our services and why the majority of our engagements come from repeat and referred clients, we invite you to contact the references listed on page 14 of the attached proposal. We look forward to your favorable consideration of our qualifications. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (916) 784-9080 with any questions. Sincerely, /. J�4 Valerie Gaeta Phillips President, Bob Murray & Associates Agreement No. 5891A � TABLE OF CONTENTS THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS ................................................................ 2 S,Uu`lZ)/r/m/]pzeuCAmo/oaToPxora�F�......... .............................................. 2 Opliollal Jxmice: and ------------------2 SDu`2Z}maCw/I}/Sru/nuTF,BnDoeonxawoAov|uo'|Sumxwl'S................... 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We understand that superlative recruiting for the Director of Human Resources will lead to superlative results for the City of El Segundo. Outlined below are the steps in our proven recruitment process, refined through our 30+ years of experience in executive search. STEP 1 DEVELOP THE CANDIDATE PROFILE Our understanding of the City of El Segundo's needs will be key to a successful search. Mr. Phillips will meet with the City Manager and key stakeholders to learn as much as possible about the ideal candidate for the Director of Human Resources position. We want to become familiar with the values and culture of the organization, as well as to understand the current and future issues, challenges, and opportunities in the City of El Segundo. Mr. Phillips will review and help define the City's wish -list regarding the ideal candidate's personality, management style, knowledge, skills, and abilities and will work with the City to identify expectations regarding education and experience. The City Manager and Mr. Phillips will discuss compensation, benefits, and other key information necessary to ensure that outstanding candidates are attracted to this opportunity. The profile we develop together at this stage will drive subsequent recruitment efforts. Optional Sen)ice: Coa»rrrtnit i and Stq f '1nvok)e1veat We find that many of our clients value a recruitment process that opens the opportunity for community members, business leaders, organization representatives, and employees to provide input regarding the ideal candidate. Our recruiters are skilled in designing and facilitating forums, town hall meetings, and online surveys that allow equitable involvement from a variety of constituencies and in consolidating feedback into a cohesive narrative of common themes. If the City of El Segundo so desires, we will work with the City Manager to create a customized community and/or staff input process. STEP 2 DESIGN/DISTRIBUTE BROCHURE AND ADVERTISEMENTS Mr. Phillips and your dedicated Recruitment Coordinator will use the candidate profile developed with the City of El Segundo to create a professional recruitment brochure, with the assistance of our professional graphic designer. The four-page, full-color brochure will describe the community, organization, position, ideal candidate, and compensation and will include pictures provided by the City of El Segundo that you feel best represent your organization and your community. Upon your approval, Mr. Phillips will send the brochure by postal mail and email to a targeted audience, personally inviting potential candidates to apply for the Director of Human Resources position. We will also place the recruitment brochure on our -,vebsite, which attracts over 11,000 unique hits weekly and is a trusted resource for candidates seeking executive and professional positions. Two sample brochures are included in this proposal package for your reference. Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 2 Agreement No. 5891A Mr. Phillips will also design an effective advertising campaign appropriate for the Director of Human Resources recruitment. Our broadest outreach comes through our active social media involvement on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, where upcoming and current positions are posted. Sources such as 1Vestern City Maga.Zine, the "Jobs Available" newsletter, and the Careers in Government website will be used to reach an extensive local government audience, while position - specific postings will be chosen to attract candidates who have built their careers in and are committed to the Public Works field. Suggested advertising sources for the City of El Segundo's search include: League of Women in Government National Public Employers Labor Relations Association rt International Public Management Association for Human Resources National Human Resources Association Bob Murray & Associates does not typically place ads with job aggregators or general job posting sites such as CareerBuilder, Monster, or Indeed, as we have found that the broad reach of these sites does not necessarily lead to quality candidates for executive and professional positions. Reae%in,g Divi -se Candidates Bob Murray & Associates, a woman- and minority-owned business, is proud of its commitment to attracting and placing diverse candidates. Not only do we place advertisements with websites designed to attract minority and female candidates, but our President, Valerie Phillips, is a member herself of many diversity -focused organizations including the Local Government Hispanic Network, the League of Women in Government, the Professional Women's Network, Mexican Professionals, and Women Leading Government. She networks frequently with fellow members to gain insight into which potential candidates are leaders in their field. Mr. Phillips will seek to reach candidates in communities and organizations with demographic profiles and populations served like that of the City of El Segundo, to maximize the potential for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to be considered for the Director of Human Resources position. STEP 3 RECRUIT CANDIDATES The strongest candidates are often those who are successful and content in their current positions and need to be sold on a new opportunity. Our extensive network of contacts, developed through over 1,400 successful placements, is a primary source for identifying and obtaining referrals for these candidates. Our in-house database of 40,000 current and former executive and professional candidates is a valuable resource that can only be built over time—time that we have invested into perfecting our process for finding the right candidates for our clients. Our aggressive outreach efforts are focused on phone calls to personally invite potential applicants, answer questions, and allay any reservations, and these efforts are essential to the success of the Director of Human Resources recruitment. Bob hurray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 3 Agreement No. 5891A STEP 4 SCREEN CANDIDATES Following the closing date for the recruitment, Mr. Phillips will screen all resumes we have received, using the criteria established in the candidate profile as a basis upon which to narrow the field of candidates. Internal candidates receive sensitive consideration, and Mr. Phillips will discuss with the City Manager how the City of El Segundo wishes to proceed with these candidates. STEP 5 CONDUCT PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS Mr. Phillips will personally interview the top 10 to 15 candidates from the resume screening, with the goal of determining which candidates have the greatest potential to succeed in your organization. To reduce travel -related expenses to our clients and increase efficiency in the search process, these interviews are typically conducted via Skype, FaceTime, or other convenient videoconferencing applications. During these in-depth interviews, Mr. Phillips will explore each candidate's background and experience as it relates to the Director of Human Resources position, such as significant accomplishments, size and scope of responsibility, and organizational culture. In addition, Mr. Phillips will discuss with the candidates their motivation for applying for the position and assess his/her knowledge, skills, and abilities. We will devote specific attention to establishing the likelihood of the candidate's acceptance of the position if an offer of employment is made. STEP 6 SEARCH PUBLIC RECORDS Under the direction of Mr. Phillips, your dedicated Recruitment Coordinator will conduct a review of published print and online articles for each recommended candidate. Sources include Lexis- NexisTM, Google, social media, and our contacts in the field. This will alert Mr. Phillips to any further detailed inquiries we may need to make before our recommendations are finalized. STEP 7 MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS Based on our findings during the preliminary interview process, Mr. Phillips will recommend a limited number of candidates for your further consideration. <He/She> will make specific recommendations and will help facilitate discussions regarding the candidate pool, but the final determination of those to be considered will be up to you. We typically recommend 6-8 candidates that we feel will best match your expectations, and we prepare a detailed written report on each candidate. This bound report provided to each member of the decision-making body includes: Candidate list with Recommended Finalists identified in Gionp 1 and Group 2 (primary and secondary recommendations), as well as Internal candidates + Summary of experience, education, and salary information for each Recommended Finalist candidate Complete cover letter and resume for each Recommended Finalist candidate List of OtherApplicants (those who did not meet minimum qualifications or were otherwise unsuitable, based on our screening process) Bob Murray cC Dissociates Proposal for the City of EI Segundo Page 4 Agreement No. 5891A Bob Murray & Associates maintains all search records for a period of seven (7) years following each recruitment, and we are happy to Foiward cover letters and resumes for each applicant by postal mail or email as soon as the recruitment closes to new applications. STEP 8 FACILITATE FwAi. INTERVIEWS Our years of experience will be invaluable as we help you develop an interview process that objectively assesses the qualifications of each candidate. We will work with the City of El Segundo to craft and implement an interview approach that fits your needs. This may include individual and panel interviews by the City Manager and key stakeholders, community/employee interview panels, writing and presentation samples, meet -and -greets, or another specialized process element Mr. Phillips helps the City of Et Segundo to design, Mr•. Phillips will be present on-site during the interviews to facilitate as necessary during the process and to guide discussion to consensus regarding final candidates. Bound interview books will be provided to each interview panel member containing: 4, Recruitment brochure with candidate profile * Interview schedule 4' Suggested interview questions Experience summary, cover letter, resume, and rating form for each candidate Ranking forms for use during the panel interview process We will work closely with your staff to coordinate and schedule interviews and candidate travel. Our goal is to ensure that each candidate has a very positive experience, as the way the entire process is conducted will influence the final candidates' perception of your organization. STEP 9 CONDUCT BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECKS Mr. Phillips and your. Recruitment Coordinator will conduct detailed reference checks for up to three (3) final candidates. To gain an accurate and honest appraisal of the candidates' strengths and weaknesses, we will talk candidly with people who have direct knowledge of their work and management style. In addition to gaining a 360 -degree view of candidates from the perspective of their supervisors, subordinates and peers for the past several years, we will make a point of speaking confidentially to individuals who may have further insight into a candidate's abilities but who may not be on their preferred list of contacts. Your Recruitment Coordinator will work with candidates and our professional backgrounding firm, HireRight, to conduct credit, civil litigation, and motor vehicle record checks and verify candidates' degrees. STEP 10 ASSIST IN NEGOTIATIONS We recognize the critical importance of successful negotiations and can. serve as your representative during this process. Mt. Phillips knows what other organizations have done to put deals together with great candidates and what the current market is like for Director of Human Resources positions in organizations like the City of El Segundo's. <He/She> will be available to Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 5 Agreement No. 5891A advise you regarding current approaches to difficult issues, such as housing and relocation. We will represent your interests and advise the chosen candidate and you regarding salary, benefits, and employment agreements, with the goal of putting together a deal that results in the appointment of your chosen candidate. With our proven experience and vested interest in a positive outcome, we can turn a very difficult aspect of the recruitment into one that is straightforward and agreeable for all parties involved. COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE We receive many unsolicited testimonials each year from clients and candidates alike noting our prompt, considerate, accurate, and professional service during the search process. Throughout the recruitment, in time intervals that suit the City of El Segundo, we will provide you with updates on the status of the search and attend to all administrative details on your behalf. Candidates receive immediate acknowledgement of their applications, as well as personal phone calls and/or emails (as appropriate) advising them of their status at each critical point in the recruitment. Candidates who receive preliminary or final interviews and are not chosen to move forward in the interview process will receive personal calls from Mr.. Phillips on behalf of the City of El Segundo. It is our internal company standard that all inquiries from clients and candidates receive a response within the same business day whenever possible, and certainly within 24 hours if the inquiry is received during the work week. Mr. Phillips will be available to the City of El Segundo by office phone, cell phone, and email at any time to ensure a smooth and stress -free recruitment process. Bob 'Nfurray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 6 Agreement No. 5891A COSTS AND GUARANTEE PROFESSIONAL FEE AND EXPENSES The fixed, flat professional services fee for conducting the Director of Human Resources recruitment on behalf of the City of El Segundo is $17,500. Services provided for in this fee consist of all steps outlined in this proposal, including three (3) days of meetings on site. The professional fee does not limit the amount of time invested by Bob Murray & Associates in promoting a successful outcome for this project. The City of El Segundo will also be responsible for reimbursing expenses Bob Murray & Associates incurs on your behalf. We estimate expenses for this project not to exceed $6,900. Reimbursable expenses include (but are not limited to) such items as the cost of recruiter travel; clerical support; brochure development; placement of ads; credit and civil background checks; education verification; and public records searches. Postage, printing, photocopying, and telephone charges are allocated costs and included in the expense estimate. In no instance will expenses exceed this esti Ovate ividwalptior approval fi-a1w the GO of El Se o 'galld . Expense reimbursement for candidate travel related to on-site interviews will be the responsibility of the City of F,I Segundo. M N 11 R Professional Services (Fixed Flat Fee) $17,500 Reimbursable Expenses E_valwple costs and appoxvwate aliolInts inclade Brochure Design and Printing ($1,275) Advertising ($3,000) $6,900 Background Checks — 3 candidates ($550) Consultant Travel ($1,500) Other expenses — supplies, shipping, clerical ($575) Optional Services Community/Staff Input Forum: $1,500/day, plus travel expenses Online survey with analysis of results: $250 Additional on-site meeting days: $1,500/day, plus travel expenses Additional background checks: $250/candidate Additional reference checks: $500/candidate Other services: $250/hour or $1,500/day Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 7 Agreement No. 5891A GUARANTEE Should a candidate recommended by our firm position resign or be terminated within the first 12 months of employment, we will provide the City of El Segundo with professional services to secure a replacement. Services will be provided at no cost, aside from expenses incurred on the City of El Segundo's behalf during the new search. We are confident in our ability to recruit outstanding candidates and do not expect the City to find it necessary to exercise this provision of our proposal. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE We are prepared to start work on this assignment upon receipt of a signed professional services agreement or other written, authorized notification. A full search can be completed in 13-16 weeks from the date of initial meetings with our client. The final recruitment schedule will be determined in collaboration with City of El Segundo. A typical timeline of tasks and events is included here for reference. Develop & Print Place Ads Begin Recruiting Continue Recruiting Bob 'Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 8 Agreement No. 5891A FIRM PROFILE OUR STAFF Bob Murray & Associates is a small firm focusing exclusively on executive search services. We have a team of nine (9): Bob Murray, Founder 'Valerie Gaeta Phillips, President Gary Phillips, Executive Vice President Regan Williams, Vice President Joel Bryden, Vice President Carmen Valdez, Senior Execitfive Recrltiter 4, Amber Smith, PiiiicoalRecriliXiiieul Coordinator 4' Zoila Couture, SeniorRemdtmelit Coordinator I Gini Herndon, Caiiti-actsAdmil7isti-alorlBookkeeper BOB MURRAY, FOUNDER Mr. Murray --known simply as "Bob" to his clients and candidates throughout the western U.S.— brings over 40 years' experience as a recruiter and is recognized as one of the top local government recruiters in the nation. He conducted hundreds of searches for cities, counties, and special districts and was called on to conduct searches for some of the largest, most complex organizations in the country—and some of the smallest. Bob conducted searches for chief executives, department heads, professional and technical positions, taking the lead on many of the firm's most difficult assignments with great success. His clients retained him again and again, given the quality of his work and success in finding candidates for difficult to fill positions. As our Founder, Bob currently takes on few searches personally but continues to be an active presence at Bob Murray & Associates, providing valued insight and experience to our team members regarding all aspects of the recruitment process. Mr. Murray received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology from the University of California at Berkeley with graduate studies in Public Administration at California State University at Hayward. VALERIE GAETA PHILLIPS, PRESIDENT AND RECRUITER Ms. Gaeta Phillips has over 18 years of recruiting experience, including more than a decade of recent experience in executive search for public, private, and startup companies nationwide. Since joining Bob Murray & Associates, Valerie has completed over 40 searches in a diverse range of fields, including city and general management, planning, finance, human resources, transportation, communication and public relations, community and economic development, information technology, parks and recreation, and operations. She has recruited at all levels of municipal and non-profit organizations, from technicians and engineers to Executive Directors and Chief Executive Officers. Bob -Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 9 Agreement No. 5891A Valerie is valued for her passion for finding and retaining the most outstanding candidates for even the most difficult or untraditional assignments and for her commitment to her clients' success; she is also active in a variety of industry organizations and in diversity -focused associations. Valerie is called upon often to serve as an expert speaker on topics such as managing one's online reputation, diversity issues in municipal and non-profit leadership, and how to identify a good "fit" for organizational culture. Ms. Gaeta Phillips, along with Executive Vice President Gary Phillips, has a passion for helping people, evidenced by fundraising, sponsorship, and involvement in raising awareness for organizations such as Autism Speaks, the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute, and the Northern California Special Olympics. GARY PHILLIPS, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND RECRUITER Since joining Bob Murray &Associates, Mr. Phillips has completed over 50 searches for executives and professionals in a wide variety of fields including animal services, city and general management, planning, legal counsel, cyber security, and human resources. Gary's clients have ranged from municipal government to non-profit and private sector organizations, and he has sourced outstanding candidates for positions from the level of division managers up to City Managers, Executive Directors, and General Managers. Gary started his career with a New York -based Fortune 100 company and quickly became a Senior Manager, building and running a large customer service organization that eventually expanded to 13 countries in Europe. He proceeded to hold senior leadership positions in several Fortune 500 companies, with noted successes such as building an organization from two to 250 employees worldwide and growing a company from 800 to 1200 employees. As part of an executive acquisition and recruiting team, Gary helped build a start-up enterprise software company in San Francisco, recruiting top-notch talent and building a world-class organization. He has maintained customer relationships in the public sector and the private sector, including medical and financial institutions. He prides himself on finding key talent and offering the best customer service to his clients. Mr. Phillips, along with Ms. Gaeta -Phillips, is involved in his community as a soccer coach, as an organizer of fundraisers for Autism Speaks and the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute, and as a sponsor of the Northern California Special Olympics. Mr. Phillips received his Associate of Science degree and completed additional coursework at Rochester Institute of Technology, NY. REGAN WILLIAMS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND RECRUITER Mr. Williams brings 30 years of local government experience to Bob Murray & Associates and has over 17 years of experience in executive recruitments with our firm. In his time with Bob Murray & Associates, Regan has conducted over 275 executive searches ranging from managers and department heads to City Managers, Executive Directors, and General Managers. If Regan were to have a recruiting specialty, it would be public safety positions: he has personally conducted over 60 Police Chief and 20 Fire Chief recruitments. Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the Cir , of E1 Segundo Page 10 Agreement No. 5891A Prior to joining Bob Murray & Associates, Regan served as Director of Public Safety with the City of Sunnyvale, CA. He was involved in the development of some of Sunnyvale's most innovative public safety programs and has a national reputation for excellence in law enforcement, as well as in law enforcement executive recruiting. Regan's clients find his prompt and personal attention, insight, and expertise in recruitment and selection an asset. He is often called upon to recruit for difficult -to -fill law enforcement positions, such as the position of Police Chief or City Manager in challenging political environments, Mr. Williams received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice from San Jose State University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. JOEL BRYDEN, VICE PRESIDENT AND RECRUITER Mr. Bryden has over 30 years of local government experience that he bring-,,- to the firm, having retired as Chief of Police in Walnut Creek, CA prior to joining Bob Murray & Associates in 2013. Throughout his career, Joel has been involved in public sector consulting, with vast experience in Wring and promotional processes, as well as interviewing candidates for advancement in all aspects of local government. Joel has a solid reputation as a leader in the public sector and his ability to find and evaluate outstanding applicants for our clients is invaluable in the search process. Since joining Bob Murray & Associates, Joel has conducted over 50 recruitments in a broad range of sectors including police, fire, building, planning, city management, and general management. He is often called upon to recruit specialized or difficult -to -fill positions, such as Independent Police Auditor. Mr. Bryden is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from San Diego State University. Ile is currently based in Walnut Creek, CA. CARMEN VALDEZ, SENIOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITER Carmen Valdez provides executive recruitment and human resource services to municipal government agencies and non -profits. She has more than 25 years' experience in team -building, executive search, general human resources, classification and compensation, testing, policy development, performance management, organizational development, discipline, and other employee relations activities. Carmen has most recently been consulting with Municipal Resource Group, prior to which she spent over 30 years with the City of Milpitas, a Silicon Valley city of 70,000 residents. In this capacity, she was responsible for collective bargaining, PEPRA and Affordable Care Act implementation, modernizing Human Resource services to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, revamping the Workers Compensation service delivery and completing a City-wide strategic plan. Carmen also spent almost 2 years as the Director of Recreation Services. In addition to her significant experience in the public sector, Carmen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from University of Phoenix. She, is also a member of Local Government Hispanic Network and League of Women in Government. She is an avid runner and enjoys giving back to her community. Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page I1 Agreement No. 5891A AMBER SMITH, PRINCIPAL RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR As Principal Recruitment Coordinator with Bob Murray & Associates, Ms. Smith acts as a liaison between clients and candidates from beginning to end of each recruitment process. Under the direction of each client's assigned Recruiter, Amber is responsible for the development and distribution of position recruitment and advertising materials, client research, reference and background checks, responding to requests for proposals, and providing a broad range of support services for the recruiting team. She also provides leadership for our in-house staff and is an invaluable resource. Amber brings over a decade of client -oriented customer service, administrative, and management experience to Bob Murray & Associates. Since joining our team in 2013, she has shown a commitment to working as a partner with clients and candidates to provide a quality service and experience. Ms. Smith received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from La Sierra University, Riverside, California. ZOILA COUTURE, SENIOR RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR As Senior Recruitment Coordinator with Bob Murray & Associates, Ms. Couture acts as a liaison between clients and candidates throughout each recruitment process. Under the direction of our client's assigned Recruiter, Zoila's responsibilities include development and distribution of position recruitment and advertising materials, candidate research, reference checks, and providing a broad range of support services for the recruitment team. Zoila joined our firm in 2019 with extensive experience in research, communication, and project management. She is committed to providing the highest level of quality support and to working as a partner with clients and candidates throughout the search process. Ms. Couture received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Davis. GINI HERNDON, CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR/BOOKKEEPER Ms. Gini Herndon is the Contracts Administrator/Bookkeeper at Bob Murray & Associates. Ms. Herndon is the first point of contact at Bob Murray & Associates and has an extensive administrative background in business law. Ms. Herndon is known for her collaborative approach as she works closely with our internal team and clients to ensure a successful search. As a fust point of contact, Ms. Herndon is highly professional and maintains a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity. Bob Murray & .Associates Proposal for. the City of E1 Segundo Page 12 Agreement No. 5891A CORPORATION Bob Murray & Associates was founded in May 2000 and operated under the corporation name MBN Services, Inc. until June 2014; our new corporation name is GVP Ventures, Inc., incorporated in California in 2014. Contact information for the corporation and the firm is as follows., GVP Ventures, Inc. OR Bob Murray & Associates 1544 Eureka Road, Ste. 280 Roseville, CA 95661 (910) 784-9080 apply@bobmurrayassoc.com Our corporation and firm are financially sound (and have been so since 2000), with documentation from our accountant available to your organization prior to final execution of a professional service agreement. We have never been involved in any litigation, aside from our personnel serving as expert witnesses when called to do so, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Our firm, represented by either our President or our Executive Vice President, are involved in the following organizations to remain engaged with current and future issues relevant to the work we conduct on behalf of clients like City of El Segundo: 4 California Special Districts Association — AllevIber California City Management Foundation (CCMF) — Nfetilber International City/County Management Association (ICMA) — Member League of California Cities — L -ea glie Partiier League of Women in Government — Sponsor/Member Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) —Sponsor/Member Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) —Sponsor/Member National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) — C'olmyittee &,iemberfor Allarkefing and Blanding Members of our leadership team not only attend events sponsored by these associations but are also frequently called upon to serve as panel members and to provide specialized lectures regarding industry -specific issues. Recent and upcoming speaking engagements and trainings provided by our staff include: "Role of the Chief" class, presented by Joel Biyden on behalf of the California Police Chiefs Association Organization of Latino Affairs invited speaker, Valerie Phillips for Hispanic Heritage Month; and "The Next Step on Your Career Ladder: A Rung Up or a Missed Step? What City Managers are Seeking to Create a Dream Team," Bob Murray & Associates is a leading participant on the MMANC 2019 Conference Panel Bob?\furray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 13 Agreement No. 5891A REFERENCES Clients and candidates are the best testament to our ability to conduct quality searches. Clients for whom Bob Murray & Associates has recently conducted similar searches are listed below: CLIENT. City of Healdsburg, CA POSITION., Public Works and Transportation Director REFERENCE: Mr. David Mickaelian, City Manager (707) 431-3318 CLIENT r City of Newark, CA POSITION. • Community Development Director REFERENCE. Mr. David Benoun, City Manager (510) 578-4200 CLIENT. • City of Salinas, CA POSITION.- Public Works Director REFERENCE: Ms. Marina Horta-Gallegos, Human Resources Director (831) 758-7417 We appreciate the City ofEl Segundo's consideration of our proposal and look foiward to working with you. @C3e MURRAY & AssOMA►TE8 EXPcpra ir4 FxKcuT(Yc 136ARCH Bob -Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 14 Agreement No. 5891A