Item O5BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: September 21, 2012 Division: County Administrator
Bulls Item: Yes X No Department: County Administrator
Staff Contact /Phone #: Abra Campo/ext. 4445
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Appointment of Ray Rhash to the Historic Preservation Committee to
fulfill the term of Stephanie Scuderi who resigned.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: 0 INDIRECT COST: 0 BUDGETED: Yes No
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE:
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required
DISPOSITION:
Revised 7/09
Risk Management
AGENDA ITEM #
Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee:
Commissioner Appointing Member:
Name of Member:
Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone Numbers:
Date of Appointment:
Is this a Reappointment?
New Term Expiration Date:
Name of Person Being Replaced:
Historic Preservation Committee
Full Board
Ray Rhash
P.O. Box 588
Tavernier, FL 33070
same
Home:
Work:
Cell: (305) 747-0291
Email: ray. rhash(&ci mail.com
9 21 12
Yes No X
01/16/2013
Fulfilling Term of: Stephanie Scuderi
RAY RHASH
PO Box 588 • Tavernier, FL 33050 • ray.rhash@gmail.com • 305.747.0291
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dedicated performer with an extensive background of improving operations and accounting functions, combined
with solid skills in general accounting, strategic planning, project management, and problem -solving.
➢ Illustrated ability to think outside the box in developing resolutions to complex accounting problems.
➢ Adept at managing and prioritizing a diverse workload with frequent interruptions and multiple deadlines
in high-energy environments.
Y Strong analytical skills; ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of
potential solutions and approaches to problems.
r Able to maintain a close working relationship with diverse departments and co-workers, sharing knowledge
and experience in ensuring the highest quality of professionalism throughout all facets of performance.
➢ Self -motivated achiever with a high standard of honesty, integrity, and ethics.
Y CPA exam candidate.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Business Administration Accounting Specialization (20 1)
SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY — Saint Leo, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting (2009) Cum Laude
SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY — Saint Leo, FL
Associate of Arts (2004)
FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE — Key West, FL
ACCOUNTING -RELATED EXPERIENCE
FLORIDA KEYS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE — Tavernier, FL
Planning, Rate & Budget Analyst (2006 to Present)
Prepare and present the annual budget and monthly financial reports to the cooperative's Board of Directors.
Calculate monthly power costs for 30,000 member accounts, Coordinate with energy supplier on system kilowatt
hour usage to verify monthly usage. Assess loss revenue and wheeling expense associated with a shared
transmission with another utility provider. Analyze current rate classifications and submit applicable rate changes to
the Florida Public Service Commission. Perform cost of service analysis and related rate development for all service
classes. Forecast annual kilowatt-hour sales forecast for annual budget. Prepare and present to the board of directors
detailed financial forecast for strategic planning.
Key Contributions:
• Organize documentation for the cooperative's annual audit relating to power cost revenue.
• Coordinate paperwork for the cooperatives three-year audit by the Florida Municipal Power Agency
associated with transmission system losses and wheeling revenue.
• Develop annual reports for the Department of Energy and Florida Reliability Control Council.
• Devise and implement Daily Consumer Relations Survey.
• Recommend and implement changes to create efficiency and streamline processes, including plant
accounting processes for closing work orders.
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• Experience in contract negotiations for long-term power requirements with major energy supplier.
Work Order Specialist (2005 to 2006)
Handled all aspects of plant accounting for the cooperative's transmission, distribution, and generation systems.
Maintained lowest possible cost in construction work in progress account. Issued new work orders for line and
service crews related to daily and planned capital projects; and accounted for existing work orders. Prepared
monthly RUS 219 and change in utility plant to maintain construction work in progress account. Allocated
contribution in aid received from members to specific work orders. Coordinated with Engineering on the status and
accountability of work orders. Closed capital work orders by journal entry, allocating cost to specific plant accounts
within the cooperative's activity -based accounting system.
Key Contributions:
• Oversaw disaster claim preparation for V million in (FEMA) claims for hurricanes directly affecting the
cooperative's transmission and distribution system (2005).
• Designed Excel spreadsheet to automate the classification of construction units associated with various
work orders.
• Developed a cost allocation process for hurricane work orders related to FEMA claim processing to
facilitate claim estimates.
Warehouse Manager— Marathon Service District (1999 to 2004)
Ensured adequate levels of inventory in the Marathon Service District warehouse for daily operation / maintenance
and in the event of severe weather conditions. Performed accounting functions for all inventory material. Worked in
conjunction with independent auditor in carrying out annual inventory activities. Coordinated with line foreman in
issuing material for a variety of line jobs. Interacted with administrative personnel to resolve diverse accounting
issues. Utilized enterprise inventory software and Excel to compile data, perform accounting procedures, and
manage inventory.
Key Contribution:
• Designed and introduced a new process to count and report inventory, which increased warehouse
productivity and efficiency
** Entered company as Equipment Operator 1987 **
** Served as Sergeant in the U.S. Army for four years **
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Leadership Monroe County Board of Directors
Upper Keys Rotary Club Board of Directors
Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society