Okaloosa County BOCC — 2013 meeting #1139 (date undetermined) — Elaine Tucker — reading text

t Ae aad Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee Name Brave \Wexee. Address 28 OUD FEeee/ Fone StHALimAg Fl. 32579 Resident of Okaloosa County at least 3 years: x Yes ___No (_& City ___ Unincorporated) Position(s) applying for: _ Environmental _ League of Cities _ Business (Chamber) Lacee (baziea]_Economic/Jobs (EDC) _ Education _ Fishing/Seafood _ Tourism ened A: Education (Degrees, Schools, Continuing Education, etc.): (May include in Resume) _S@e PFsnue AiHED B. Work Experience in the Position Applied For: (May attach resume if desired) BEE Clo ATAetZo a C. List Three Professional References in the Position Applied For with contact info: 1. Ber Co. (Hatves Fecpnrson) (856) 376-lebIT 2._ Chou SAwkun CBS) (82-Z74p 3, Per GH) GOD foens (S50) Z¥o-Z25BS Page 1 D. Professional Affiliations and Positions Held (Groups, Societies, Boards, etc): See EeSou Ee ATM 64RD LL a7 — E. How much time are you willing to give to this volunteer position? Hrs per week/month F. 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I certify that all information in this application is true and accurate. | authorize County staff to verify any information as they deem necessary and to contact the references | have provided. | also understand that this is a voluntary (unpaid) position and that | will serve at the will of the Board of County Commissioners. | further acknowledge that the ORAC falls under the Florida Sunshine Laws (e.g., | cannot discuss ORAC business with other ORAC members outside a public meeting) and Public Records Laws and I will comply with Elaine Tucker 28 Old Ferry Road Shalimar, Florida 32579 (850) 585-7294 (cell) ElaineT59@aol.com SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & AWARDS e Broad experience in variety of state, regional, and local community organizations o NWEL Regional Airport Civilian Liaison o James E. Plew Outstanding Community Ambassador Award Winner o Eglin AFB Air Force Material Command (AFMC) Community Leadership Representative —3 years o Okaloosa County Commissioner — 4 years o Commissioner, City of Shalimar — 4 years o Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) — 4 years o Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) — 4 years o Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Task Force — 3 years o Okaloosa County Economic Development Executive (EDC) Board — 4 years o Florida Association of Counties (FAC) local area representative — 4 years " Board of Directors & Growth Management Committees — 2 years o Community Development Corporation (CDC) Board — 4 years o Hutricane Katrina Task Force Housing Chairman — 3 years o Defense Support Initiative (DSI) BRAC Board — 5 years o News Talk 1260 Radio Co-Host — 1 year = Open forum discussion on variety of local and national issues e Unparalleled organizational skills o Director of Events for local charitable organization raising over $1M annually o Led organization and planning of inaugural 5 day, 3000+ participant charitable event in partnership with Coastal Vision 3000 and Walton County Chamber of Commerce e Outstanding computer skills including mastery of all standard Microsoft products e Current Board member of the Republican Women of Okaloosa Federated (past 1" Vice President), National Marine Waste Foundation e Past Board member of the Boys & Girls Club, The Ft. Walton Beach YMCA, The Emerald Coast Foundation (past President), and The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation EXPERIENCE June 11 — Current — Independent Contractor specializing in Marketing and Events e Executive Director William A Bowels Museum & Historical Foundation — Establish a permanent home for a pirate museum in Ft. Walton Beach Florida, oversee over a quarter of a million dollars in donated items to the Museum, looking for funding opportunities for the museum, bring awareness to the Museum and “piracy” on the Gulf Coast o Attend community functions, business forums, etc. representing the Bowles Museum o Were just awarded a Gulf Seafood and Promotional Grant for $128,000 to build a Mobile Pirate Museum e Marketing & Business Development — Clemenza’s At Uptown - Work social media and events to create a broader clientele and increased business in the “Cellar” party room e Director of Events — Sinfonia Gulf Coast - Do all event logistics, set up, volunteer recruitment and design for Sinfonia Gulf Coast concert seasons Feb 10 — June 11 Marketing & Business Development — WSRE, Pensacola e Bring awareness and knowledge of WSRE and all that Public Broadcasting has to offer to the Okaloosa County Community. o Attend Chamber functions, business forums, etc. representing WSRE o Plan and execute fundraising events in Okaloosa County — just completed a Wine Women & Shoes weekend raising over $85,000 . o Assist in the planning and executing of fundraising events in Pensacola o Assist in recruitment of business, hosts and volunteers for quarterly pledge drives o Establish business contact to create partnerships and underwriting opportunities. May 07 to July 09 Director of Events, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) e Planned and executed all fund raising events in support of local charitable organizations © Identified all event requirements to include facilities, communications, volunteers, food, parking, etc for multiple events throughout the calendar year o Directed all activities of volunteers and participants during each event o Identified local charitable organizations and made recommendations to Foundation Board on level of donation to each © Work collaboratively with staff, committees, trustees, benefiting charities, vendors, and volunteers oO Managed the administrative support of all events Nov 02 — Nov 06 County Commissioner, District 2, Okaloosa County FL ¢ Hands on County Commissioner — only elected representative to serve full time e Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Certifications o First Okaloosa County Commissioner to earn the FAC Basic and Advanced Learning Certifications e Hurricane Katrina Task Force — Housing Chair oO Led efforts to coordinate activities of FEMA, United Way, and other local charities to identify and secure housing for over 500 individuals from Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana ¢ Defense Support Initiative (DSD — Base Realignment and Closure Task Force (BRAC) o Okaloosa County lead in effort to highlight local area infrastructure and demonstrate strong, regional community support for the military, families, retirees and military missions today and in the future o Significant increase in local military personnel of ~ 5,700 additional active duty personnel and ~15,000 contractors and family members as result of movement of 7” Army Special Operations from North Carolina and the entire Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) training program to Eglin AFB o In coordination with Federal Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), initiated formation of the Eglin Installation Growth Management Committee and Joint Land Use (JLUS) Committees ¢ Vision 2015 Working Group © Okaloosa County representative to 6 month, multi-organizational team charted with development of accurate assessment of local community needs in the future to include housing, services, and infrastructure (roads, utilities, etc) o Led formal presentation to 500+ member audience at Okaloosa County Convention Center on results and recommendations for the future e State of Florida Greenway Project o Okaloosa County representative in multi-organizational effort across State and Federal jurisdictions to identify, secure, and preserve lands between Eglin AFB and the Apalachicola National Forest as both natural habitat for indigenous species and as open space for future military test missions Mar 98 — Nov 02 Office Manager — Vector Associates ¢ Office Manager/Secretary for 4—7 business associates e Handled all finance, travel, secretarial, office supplies, and security clearance items/issues e Planned and executed multiple out of town & visitor gatherings, meetings and conferences