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HomeMy WebLinkAbout27 - Professional Services Agreement—Civic Center Audit - Resume1 Brown, Leilani From:Buzby, Lisa Sent:Monday, November 23, 2015 1:38 PM To:Buzby, Lisa Subject:Civic Center Audit - Project Manager Attachments:AllysonGipsonResume.pdf Good Afternoon Honorable Mayor and Council Members,    Pursuant to Mr. Harp’s request, please find attached hereto the curriculum vitae for Allyson Gipson who will be  attending the City Council Meeting to discuss the proposed selection of an auditing firm to perform the Civic Center  Audit.  Please let Mr. Harp know if you have any questions.      Thank you,    Lisa Buzby Administrative Specialist to the City Attorney  City of Newport Beach  100 Civic Center Drive  Newport Beach, CA, 92660   (949) 644‐3132   (949) 644‐3139   Email:  lbuzby@newportbeachca.gov    CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this e‐mail message is intended for the confidential use of the addressees only.  The information is subject to the attorney‐client privilege and/or may be attorney work‐product. Recipients should not file  copies of this e‐mail with publicly accessible records. If you are not an addressee or an authorized agent responsible for  delivering this e‐mail to a designated addressee, you have received this e‐mail in error, and any further review, dissemination  distribution, copying or forwarding of this e‐mail is strictly prohibited. Moreover, such inadvertent disclosure shall not  compromise or waive the attorney‐client privilege as to this communication. If you received this e‐mail in error, immediately  notify the sender. Thank you.    November 24, 2015 Item No. 27 Harris & Associates | Section 2 6 Allyson Gipson, Esq., Assoc. AIA Project Manager Allyson has been providing building program oversight and management, project management, design management, and construction management services in the public sector for more than 28 years. As a liaison to design professionals, contractors, inspectors, attorneys, community groups, and various client groups, her communication and negotiation skills result in maximum potential for project success. Allyson has extensive experience with the design and construction of public facilities, having delivered more than $1B in construction value. In addition to her overall program/construction management experience, Allyson has specific expertise in procurement of design and construction services in the public sector and oversight of the performance of program professionals. Relevant Project Experience Los Angeles City College, Project Management, Proposition A Program. Project Director. 2002 - 2005. Allyson was responsible for overseeing the development of the campus master plan and the execution of the master implementation plan. Allyson was the liaison to the campus administration and the shared governance committee, which numbered nearly 40 members, through the completion of the master plan and the development of architectural programs and design. • $253M program. Projects included 11 new buildings, 8 modernization projects, interim housing, 5 demolition projects, and interim housing projects, including project close-outs • Responsibilities included management and performance oversight of the design, procurement, construction, estimating, scheduling, document control, and change order management • Supervised a team of 18 construction industry professionals Long Beach Community College District, Program Management, Measure E Capital Improvement Program. Project Executive. 2003 - 2006. Allyson was the senior executive in charge of the fi rst phase of the bond program at the district. She supervised the program team in the development of the master plan, site analysis and development of the implementation plan, including conducting performance audits of all project management and construction management staff . • $270M program for new construction, demolition, and modernization of facilities at both campuses • Responsible for leading the 16-member program management team in the design management, procurement, construction, estimating, scheduling, document control, change order management, interim housing and close-out Fremont Unifi ed School District, Program Management Services for Measure E Bond Program. Procurement/Prequalifi cation/Contractor Outreach. 2014 - Present. • $650M program to upgrade/repair neighborhood schools at 42 school sites, with a student population of over 33,000 • Th e program will update technology/aging classrooms, math science/computer labs for 21st Century learning; upgrade electrical wiring to current safety TIME WITH HARRIS 2 years EDUCATION M. Arch, University of California, Berkeley BA, Architecture, University of California, Berkeley Juris Doctor, Southwestern University School of Law Exec. MBA, Columbia University Leadership Development Program REGISTRATIONS California State Bar Association Certified Mediator, Los Angeles County Bar Association AFFILIATIONS American Institute of Architects (AIA), Associate Member Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH) Community College Facility Coalition (CCFC) Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Former Board Member Harris & Associates | Section 2 7 Gipson, Continued codes; fi x/replace leaky roofs, aging plumbing/ restrooms; remove asbestos; and repair, construct, acquire equipment, classrooms, sites, facilities •Responsible for assisting the Harris team with procurement of professional services and construction contractors, developing the prequalification program and contractor outreach Culver City Unifi ed School District, Measure CC Bond Program. Project Executive. 2015 - Present. In her role as Project Executive, Allyson leads the eff ort related to program oversight and program planning. She is responsible for monitoring the performance and deliverables of the program team and developing strategy to address the district’s goals and objectives. •$106M program to modernize and upgrade existing school facilities •Assisting the District with the development of an overall program strategy with regard to phases, construction schedules, timing, budget, prequalifi cation, construction manager procurement, contractor procurement, construction material, building systems, and equipment Oakland Unifi ed School District, Measure A Building Program. Program Director. 1999 - 2002. In her role as Program Director, Allyson led a blended team of district employees and outside consultants in the program and construction management of the state funded program. •$175M program included new school construction, modernizations of existing schools and deferred maintenance projects, from design through construction •Managed the forensic auditing of the program to identify process breakdowns which had resulted in a failure by the district to properly pay outside contractors and consultants in the 3 years preceding her tenure. Her corrective actions led to the fi nancial close-out of more than 45 contracts, totaling more than $4M. •Managed a team of 20 construction professionals Los Angeles Unifi ed School District, New Construction and Bond BB Program. Project Executive. 1998 - 2003. •Served as the senior manager for the team responsible for various repair and/or replacement projects as part of the $300M building program •Provided program oversight and performance audits of project and construction management staff and related deliverables Vallejo City Unifi ed School District, Hogan High School Modernization. Project Executive. 2000 - 2002. •$15M project included renovation of science classrooms, site improvements, offi ces, sports facilities and general classrooms •Responsible for supervision of the management team for the modernization References •Los Angeles City College: Art Tyler, former Vice President; 832-689-9702 •Long Beach City College: Eloy Oakley, Superintendent-President; 562-938-4121 •Fremont Unified School District: Raul Parungao, Assistant Superintendent; 510-659-2572 •Culver City Unified School District: Mike Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services; 310- 842-4220 ext. 4226 •Oakland Unified School District: Ineda Adesanya, former Director of Facilities; 510-750-2037