Andrew Masiel
AT LARGE OFFICER
ANDREW MASIEL
43152
Calle Ventura
Temecula, CA 92592
Cell (909) 227-2025
Home (951) 676-5350
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Job Title: Board Officer
Pechanga Development Corporation
P.O. Box 9041
Temecula, Ca 92589
(951)770-239
Dates: December 2016-Present
Duties:
Represent the people of Pechanga Band as an elected official. Responsible for all aspects of business and economic development for the Pechanga Band; oversee all of Pechanga’s businesses, such as Pechanga Resort & Casino, RV Resort, Gas Station and Great Oak Marketplace.
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Job Title: Tribal Councilman
Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians
P.O. Box 1477
Temecula, Ca 92593
(9519) 676-2768
Dates: August 2004–August 2015
Duties:
Represent the people of Pechanga Indian Reservation as an elected official. Serve on a variety of committees and perform all related duties for the tribal government office. Oversee tribal programs, projects and provide key staff supervision.
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Job Title: Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
P.O. Box 487
San Jacinto, Ca 92581
(909) 654-2765
Dates: March 2001–April 2004
Duties:
Manage and operate both the administrative and fiscal needs of the Tribal office. Including, staff supervision, related personal needs and related record monitoring. Plan budgets and oversee projects to meet goals. Represent the Tribe in any capacity needed.
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Job Title: Planning & Legislative Manager
Reservation Transportation Authority (RTA)
28860 Old Town Front St. Suite C-1
Temecula, CA 92590-2892
Dates: September 2000–February 2001
Duties:
Responsible for transportation plans for twenty-two tribes belonging to RTA. Legislative responsibilities include outreach to elected officials on state and federal levels in regards to transportation matters and issues of RTA members. Develop and maintain a positive relationship with tribes belonging to RTA.
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Job Title: Tribal Councilman
Pechanga Indian Reservation
P.O. Box 1477
Temecula, Ca
Dates: August 1996–August 2000
Duties:
Carry out the directives of the tribal membership as a result of general membership meetings. Represent the tribe at various government levels. Provide support in building positive community relations with neighboring communities and entities as it relates to our gaming enterprise and tribal government. Oversee tribal programs, projects and provide key staff supervision.
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Job Title: Director Southern California Indian Head Start Programs
Santa Ysabel Indian Reservation
Post Office Box 130
Santa Ysabel, Ca. 92720
Dates: February 1995–December 1996
Duties:
Manage and administer Head Start Programs for Campo, Barona, La Jolla and Santa Ysabel reservations. Maintain and acquire funding sources for each site. Oversee obligations of project documents and staffing of each site.
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Job Title: Tribal Administrator
Pechanga Band of Mission Indians
Post Office Box 1477
Temecula, Ca
Dates: January 1994–July 1994
Duties:
Manage and operate both the administrative and fiscal needs of the Tribal office. Including, staff supervision, related personal needs and related record monitoring. Plan budgets and oversee projects to meet goals.
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Job Title: Tribal Administrator
Pauma Band of Mission Indians
P.O. Box 86
Pauma, Ca 92061
Dates: November 1992–December 1993
Duties:
Responsible for the day to day operations of the Pauma Tribal office.Including: fiscal accountability, supervision of personnel, seek federal assistance, monitor project goals and objectives and maintain positive community relations.
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Job Title: Business Manager
Pala Indian Reservation
P.O. Box Reservation
Pala, Ca 92059
Dates: August 1991 –November 1992
Duties:
Responsible for creating and identifying new economic opportunities for the Pala Tribe. Administer and apply for Federal grants and related programs.
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Job Title: Director of Economic Development
Soboba Band of Mission Indians
San Jacinto, Ca 92583
Dates: January 1990–July 1991
Duties:
Creating and developing social economic programs that provide the highest employment yields for the tribe. Responsible in administrating the economic programs for the tribe. Supervise the Noli School and DQU University at the Soboba campus.
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Job Title: Management Consultant
United Indian Development Association (UIDA)
3650 Flair Dr. El Monte, CA
Dates:August 1981–December 1989
Duties:
Provide a wide range of business related services to both individual Indian businesses and enterprises. Services included; financing, business loan packaging, business plans, lines of credit, receivable financing, investment capital, marketing and acquiring procurement support for clients. Develop key relationships with financial institutions, business owners and southern California reservations.
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EDUCATION
Hemet High School Graduate–1973
Hemet, Ca. 92544
University of California at Davis
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Community Planning
Graduated–1977
Davis, Ca.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Sterling Institute
(Zero Base Budgeting)
San Diego, Ca.
Bureau of Indian Affairs – Los Angeles Field Office
(Federal Employment Assistance)
Los Angeles, Ca.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
(Johnson O’Malley Grant Writing
Proposals)
Riverside, Ca.
Youth Conservation Corps
(Corps Management)
Monterey, Ca.
Center for Learning Resources
(Teaching Improvement Project Systems
for Health Care Ed.)
Sacramento, Ca.
United Indian Development Association
(Tribal Enterprise Development)
Sacramento, Ca.
FEMA Training
184 Housing Urban Development
Management Concepts Incorporated
(Management Principles for Tribal Business)
-Denver, Colorado
Environmental Protection Agency
Certificate Tribal Environmental Liaison
San Francisco, Ca
National Indian Head Start Directors
Association.
(Three Feathers and Assoc.)
Washington, DC
Back To Basics Training
(Three Feathers and Assoc.)
Sacramento, Ca
Hellemck and Associates Training
Courses on tribal gaming management
National Democratic Party
Tribal leadership legislative training
Title 31 Certificate Training at Pechanga
Entertainment Center
Public Speaking Training
Certified Liaison to Program
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MEMBERSHIPS
Southern California Association of Govts. –Executive Board member, present
D.O.T/CalTrans –Southern CA Representation for Native American Advisory Board
American Indian Foundation Board member, 2001 –present
resident/Chairman of the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center
Native American Caucus for State Democratic Party -Chairman and ex-officio member
Board member–treasurer –California Nations Indian Gaming Association
Board member -Indian Dispute Resolution Services –Sacramento Aug. 2000 –2005
State Bar Association advisory council member –Sept. 2000 –2004
Native American Environmental Protection Coalition-Vice Chairman
Board of Trustees for CILS, Southern Calif. Delegate -1995 to 2000
Riverside County Historical Commission –1995 –2000
Grant Reader for Admin. of Native Americans, Washington, D.C. –1990 –present
Mt. San Jacinto Community College, Foundation Board –1998 -2000
Education Opportunities Program Advisory Council for Mt. San Jacinto Community College –1978-1980.
Public Utilities commission, advisory board –1981-1984.
California Indian Legal Services Board, Oakland Calif. –1979 –1983
Voter Inspector/Judge for Riverside County Voter Registration Office, 1994-2000
Regional Advisory council on Vocational Education, Riverside County Wide –1977 –1978.
AWARDS AND HONORS
California Indian Legal Services Award -2000
California Nations Indian Association Award -2000
Richard Oakes Community Service Award –San Francisco State -2000
Los Angeles Native American Chamber of Commerce –Warrior Award -2000
Delegate for the National Democratic Convention -2000