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San Mateo County, CA November 5, 2013 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Karyl Matsumoto

Candidate for
Council Member; City of South San Francisco; 2 Year Term

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Mayor Pro Tem/City of South San Francisco, CA (1997-Present) Mayor-2000/2004/2009 Population 65,000 (100,000+ includes daily workforce); annual operating budget $67 million; biotech capital of the world; 3,900 businesses; blue collar, multi-ethnic community.

SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT, San Carlos, CA (2001-2006) Labor Compliance Officer: Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and enforcement of labor compliance laws and regulations as set forth in state and federal statutes. Ensures public works projects are in compliance with the District's policies

CALIFORNIA CASUALTY MANAGMENT CO.,San Mateo, CA (1998-2001) Executive Assistant to the Vice President-Finance: Provide administrative support to the vice president and his assistant vice presidents/controllers.

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT, So. San Francisco, CA (1996-Present) Provide consulting services in the areas of administrative and project management, cost analysis, program development, organizational restructuring, fundraising and governmental and community affairs.

JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE, San Francisco, CA (1995) Interim National Director: Directed the operations of a 23,000-member civil and human rights organization with a $1.2 million budget; oversaw staffing; budget preparation; facilities management for headquarters and six satellite offices; developed and implemented programs; and served as advocate/spokesperson. Stabilized an organization which had undergone a major financial and staffing reorganization.

  • Redefined administrative and fiscal policies/procedures which included automating the business operation and establishing a national investment policy committee to set guidelines and oversee the management of the organization's invested funds
  • Restored the membership program with cost enhancements
  • Established a volunteer/intern program and fund-raised

HAYDEN J. LEE CONSULTANTS, San Mateo, CA (1993-1995) Project Manager/Certification Officer: Managed three professional staff members and company's major ($250,000) contract.
  • Conducted site interviews/audits to assess eligibility of minority firms for participation in state MBE/WBE/DBE programs
  • Analyzed financial and technical data and formulated recommendations/denials for certification

SENATOR QUENTIN KOPP, So. San Francisco, CA 1991-1993/1986-1988) District Director/District Representative
  • Assessed political climate to identify areas of support/opposition
  • Presented senator's legislation to local governmental bodies and community groups for information purposes, public relations, and to acquire support
  • Developed consensus solutions/alternatives for sensitive issues
  • Served as liaison to constituents, community groups, and elected officials
  • Investigated and resolved constituent problems

SAN MATEO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, Redwood City, CA (1988-1991) Legislative Aide, Supervisor Anna Eshoo
  • Worked with all levels of staff in public/private sectors to educate, inform and problem solve
  • Reviewed departmental reports and $450 million county budget
  • Organized and staffed county/community meetings and events varying in size from 5 to 700 participants
  • Prepared press releases, reports, analyses, and correspondence

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., Pittsburgh, PA/Burlingame, CA (1977-1986) Customer Service Coordinator/Sales Support Representative
  • Coordinated packaging and shipments for 26 private label chemicals from 9 distribution points with an annual order volume of $35 million
  • Assisted in the creation of a new inventory replenishment system which produced annual cost savings of $500,000
  • Developed an innovative pricing system based on transportation variables
  • Negotiated freight rates resulting in 10-25% cost savings for company and customers
  • Increased profit plan sales by 10-15% for small volume house accounts
  • Oversaw and maintained inventories and shipments for two bulk terminals, five packaged warehouses, and one manufacturing site
  • Developed a warehouse procedures manual

FAMILY HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC., Washington, D.C. (1973-1977) Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President
  • Implemented and maintained administrative and customer support systems
  • Assisted in proposal preparation and the development of a marketing program

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Jakarta, Indonesia (1968-1970) Intelligence Analyst
  • Compiled and analyzed data for dissemination
  • Participated in classified information gathering

EDUCATION B.S., Business Administration Graduate and Professional Courses/Seminars

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (Past/Present)

Airport/Community Roundtable

American Heart Association/El Camino Branch

ArtRise Advisory Board

California's Commission for Economic Development's Biotechnology Advisory Committee

CalMod (Caltrain Modernization) Local Policy Maker Group

Center for the Domestic Violence Prevention

City Council Committee Assignments

  • BART
  • Bio Science
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Community Development Block Grant
  • Conference Center Authority
  • Day In The Park
  • Facilities Naming
  • Farmers Market
  • Housing
  • Investment
  • School Liaison

City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County
  • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  • Congestion Management & Evironmental Quality Committee
  • Sub-Regional Housing Needs Allocation Policy Advisory Committee

Colina Homeowners Association

Community Career Education Center Advisory Committee

Friends of SSF Library

Friends of SSF Parks and Recreation

Institute of Vital Aging Advisory Committee

Italian American Citizens Club

Japanese American National Library

National Association of Parliamentarians

North County Council of Cities

Notre Dame de Namur University Graduate School of Business Administration Advisory Committee

Organization of Chinese Americans

Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance

Peninsula Family YMCA

San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities

San Mateo County Council of Cities Legislative Committee

San Mateo County Meals On Wheels Committee

San Mateo County Regional Housing Needs Assessment Committee

San Mateo County Transportation Authority

San Mateo County Transportation District (SAMTRANS)

San Mateo Japanese American Citizens League

Senator Quentin Kopp's Asian Pacific Advisory Committee

Seton Health Services Foundation Public Relations/Communications/Outreach Advisory Committee

Skyline College President's Council Adivsory Board

Soroptimist International of North San Mateo County

South San Francisco Asian Alliance

South San Francisco Beautification Committee

South San Francisco Community Outreach (Co-Founder)

South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission

South San Francisco Improving Public Places (Co-Founder)

South San Francisco New Main Library Citizens Committee

The One Hundred Club of San Mateo County

United Way Community Impact Committee

Woodside Terrace AM Kiwanis

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