Construction City
Resume:
Susan K. Holliday
San Jacinto, CA 92583
acob8d@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Recently retired attorney with extensive experience researching, negotiating, interpreting, drafting and monitoring and resolving issues concerning contracts of varying complexity in areas including general civil, real estate, construction, partnership and corporate formation.
My experience was gained working with governmental entities, individuals and businesses, including nonprofit organizations and includes researching, interpreting and writing ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures and guiding clients concerning implementation and compliance issues.
SKILLS
advanced knowledge of, and the ability to interpret contracts, laws and regulations
Ability to establish systems for regulatory compliance.
Holistic approach to identification and resolution of issues
Familiar with prevailing wage laws
Flexible thinker.
Complex problem solving.
Knowledge of construction law and procedures, including RFP procedures and evaluation and bidding procedures.
Experienced in interfacing with various departments, agencies and governmental units.
General accounting skills used in the preparations of office accounts for my business and accountings for probate and bankruptcy cases
Knowledgable with building codes and regulations
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Established procedure for prequalification of contractors to bid on city contracts for the city of El Monte
Monitored bidding process for compliance with laws, regulations and procedures
Reviewed and evaluated RFPs and prepared report of relative ranking for bid award decision
Conducted hearings and issued decisions in over 200 rent control matters Oversaw zoning process for geothermal development in Imperial County
Established procedures and criteria for the leasing of City owned low income housing for compliance with HUD low income housing requirements and City policies
Reduced juvenile freedom from custody caseload from over 150 cases to 50 cases in less than one year
Achieved large settlement in defective construction case involving new jail construction for Imperial County
EXPERIENCE
Attorney 2002 - 2013
Law Office of Susan K Holliday Irwindale, CA
Representation of businesses, including contractors and subcontractors in general business matters, real estate and contract matters, including:
Assisting clients with or advising clients concerning contract management
Negotiate and draft contracts and subcontracts and amendments thereto
Work with clients to resolve issues or discrepancies between wording and application of agreements.
Researched, interpreted and advised clients concerning relevant laws, rulings and regulations.
Worked with client management and staff to resolve disputes.
Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with proposed courses of action.
Represented the Rio Hondo Community Housing Corporation through completion of its formation and initial project funding
Represented the City of Duarte, CA as City Attorney
Representative of the City of El Monte before the Municipal Water District Board
Assistant to City Attorney 2000- 2002
City of El Monte El Monte, CA
Office Administration - Overall management of the City Attorney’s Office, drafting of resolutions, ordinances, contracts and other documents pertaining to municipality.
Reviewed proposed ordinances and resolutions and assure appropriate notices have been given.
Established procedure for construction bidding prequalification, responsible for preparation of construction bid prequalification documents, oversight of prequalification and bidding process.
Monitored construction of municipal swimming pool project for compliance with the terms of the contract.
Established procedures and criteria for the leasing of City owned low income housing for compliance with HUD low income housing requirements and City policies. Oversaw the application process, the qualification of potential tenants and preparation of the lease documents.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations.
Interface with city departments and city and state various agencies concerning the drafting, modification or amendment and implementation of ordinances and procedures `.
Research Assistant 1998-2000
Moseley & Leech El Monte, CA
research legal issues, draft pleading and documentation.
Hearing Examiner 1992- 1997
City of West Hollywood West Hollywood, CA
Conducted administrative hearings concerning appropriate rent levels for, and the amenities provided to rental units subject to the City of West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Analyze rental agreements to calculate CPI and percentage increases to determine appropriate rental payments.The issuance of written decisions analyzing and applying evidence submitted during the hearing to City Ordinances and appropriate State and County Building and Health Codes.
Shop Stewart for West Hollywood employees unit of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Association, as such engaged in labor negotiations and the representation of employees in internal grievance matters
attorney 1985 - 1992
Law Office of Susan K. Holliday San Bernardino, CA
General practice in the areas of bankruptcy law, family law, juvenile court law, construction law and a limited amount of criminal law. The representation of general and subcontractors in contract interpretation, disputes and construction defect claims represented at least one half of my practice.
Deputy County Counsel 1984-1985
San Bernardino County Counsel San Bernardino, CA
Representation of the County in all Juvenile Court proceedings, particularly those concerning freedom of minors form parental custody.
Deputy County Counsel 1980- 1984
Imperial County Counsel El Centro, CA
Advised the Planing Department, Building and Grounds Department and Environmental Health Services in all aspects of land use and planning, the County Planning Commission, Airport Land Use Commission and Local Agency Formation Commission and the County Board of Supervisors on all land use and planning matters.
Advised the County commissions and the Board of Supervisors concerning compliance with the Brown Act, the Public Records Act and Parliamentary procedure.
Reviewed applications for conditional use permits, zoning variances and rezoning of land for compliance with NEPA, CEQA, the Subdivision Map Act and county and state statutes, ordinances and regulations and with the county general plan.
Representation of the County in hearings concerning the adoption or revision of ordinances affecting land, including rezoning for development geothermal development, evaluation of proposed projects for compliance with state and federal environmental laws.
Represented county interests in the following matters:
• the proposed by the US Bureau of Reclamation for the extension of a pipeline carrying hazardous material into a dump site to be built in Imperial County.
• appeared in Sacramental concerning opposition to the expansion of the TKK hazardous waste site in Imperial County.
Review the application for, conducted the public hearings and workshops concerning the rezoning of land for geothermal development. This process required working attorneys for the Department of the Navy, staff and attorneys for the California Bureau of Land Management, US Bureau of Reclamation and other state and federal agencies, utility companies, oil companies, individuals, numerous environmental groups.
Interfaced with state and federal agencies including the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and Naval Air Station on land use and border issues.
Education
Juris Doctor Degree
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
University of Southern California/University of California Los Angeles, CA
One and a half years of studies towards Masters in Business Administration and finance at University of California, Los Angeles, then University of Southern California. No degree awarded. Studies terminated to enter Law School
BA - History
University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA
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