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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHEP ApplicationsTY of is ,..,,: R E C E! Y E D 0.,FI0 2010 FEB 18 AM 11:31 3 APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL �''TMN BOARD CITY OF HIAMI, FL Gary M. Hecht FIRST NAME LAST NAME(S) 2910 Emathla Street, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Licensed Realtor a Hechtgm@aol.com OCCUPATION E-MAIL ADDRESS Coldwell Banker BUSINESS / EMPLOYER 305.607.8360 305.445.1700 TELEPHONE (HOME) TELEPHONE (BUSINESS) BELOW PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER PROPERTY(IES) TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI LIMITS None CITY CODE SECTION 2-884(E) STATES, "NO EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, OR ANY MUNICIPALITY THEREIN OTHER THAN CITY OF MIAMI EMPLOYEES, SHALL SERVE, OR BE APPOINTED TO, ANY BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI" ❑ YES ❑x NO ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY MUNICIPALITY THEREIN OTHER THAN THE CITY OF MIAMI? THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD MUST BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS BELOW. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT THE CATEGORIES FOR WHICH YOU ARE ELIGIBLE: Nominees for the professional positions who meet the demonstrated knowledge and requiremen t should also check "citizen." Nominees who meet any of the categories listed should also check "alternate member." ❑ ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA ❑ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA HISTORIAN OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN QUALIFIED BY MEANS OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE, AND HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN DADE COUNTY HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION. ❑x EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED IN FLORIDA PERSON EXPERIENCED IN THE FIELD OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE OR LAW CITIZEN WITH DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE ❑x OF THE CITY AND/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. ALTERNATE MEMBER WHO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES SIGNATURE i / ' % [)Vv/ V l/ DATE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS [)Q RESUME WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS LIST OF ANY PUBLISHED WORK OR PROJECTS RELATED TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND/OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. (IF NOT INCLUDED IN RESUMUCV) ❑ NO MORE THAN TWO (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ❑ CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF ETHICS COURSE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL COMPLETE FORM, PRINT, SIGN, AND MAIL WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY OF MIAMI 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE MIAMI, FL 33133 ATT: PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON -a C= 70 r A ... Z Planning/HP/HEP Board Application 02/2010 REckjVCD 1DF GARY M. HECHT X20cit L 18 AI'!11' 31 ZO Cit, �A ; . CIT yr OF CER)( oN f114 MI. Ft A Florida Licensed Realtor for 10 years (FL. Real Estate License # 0694443), my business partner and wife Sylvia Cherry and I have been the number one, or among the top three Realtors, for Coconut Grove during this period and named among the top 100 Realtors in the State of Florida licensed with Coldwell Banker. From 2005 through 2009, 1 served as an elected Councilman for Coconut Grove and Chairman of that body for 2006. In the capacity as Chairman, I was instrumental in keeping the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Estate on Stewart Avenue in the Grove through direct liaison with the Governor's office and conducted public hearings on the issue. I was Chairman of the Council's Post Office Committee and sought relief from the US Postal Service for the damages the Grove incurred with its arbitrary cutting of time-honored trees on its property. The Council was the first to hold hearings on the dismantling of the Coconut Grove Playhouse and I was one of three members on a special committee to hold public hearings. Prior to becoming a Councilman, for five years I was Chairman for Membership Development and Communications for the North Grove Neighbors Association. I received a BS from Miami University in Ohio. After serving as a Viet Nam era Naval Officer for almost four years, I completed my Masters work at Indiana University in Journalism and went on to a Madison Avenue advertising career and President of a communications company bearing my name before becoming a Realtor. G�jv Op tt l r # utur u�in Q, O n n C O., F RECEIVED APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AkSM -2TION BOARD PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK CITY OF MIAMI. FL FIRST NAME MIGUEL ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 700 NE 72ND STREET, MIAMI FL 33138 LAST NAME(S) SECO OCCUPATION E-MAIL ADDRESS GOVERMENTAL AFFAIRS MANAGER mseco@northmiamifl.gov BUSINESS / EMPLOYER CITY OF NORTH MIAMI TELEPHONE (HOME) TELEPHONE (BUSINESS) 305.757.2542 305.895.9898 BELOW PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER PROPERTY(IES) TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI LIMITS Not applicable CITY CODE SECTION 2-884(E) STATES, "NO EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, OR ANY MUNICIPALITY THEREIN OTHER THAN CITY OF MIAMI EMPLOYEES, SHALL SERVE, OR BE APPOINTED TO, ANY BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI" ❑ YES F—INO ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY MUNICIPALITY THEREIN OTHER THAN THE CITY OF MIAMI? THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD MUST BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS BELOW. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT THE CATEGORIES FOR WHICH YOU ARE ELIGIBLE: Nominees for the professional positions who meet the demonstrated knowledge and requirement should also check "citizen." Nominees who meet any of the categories listed should also check "alternate member." ❑ ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA ❑ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA HISTORIAN OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN QUALIFIED BY MEANS OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE, AND HAVING ❑X DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN DADE COUNTY HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING ❑ DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL RESTORAfON AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION. RE ❑ EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED IN FLORIDA PERSON EXPERIENCED IN THE FIELD OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE OR LAW CITIZEN WITH DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE ❑X OF THE CITY AND/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. ALTERNATE MEMBER WHO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ❑X ABOVE CATEGORIES DATE RE UIRED ATTACHMENTS RESUME WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS LIST OF ANY PUBLISHED WORK OR PROJECTS RELATED TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND/OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. (IF NOT INCLUDED IN RESUME/CV) NO MORE THAN TWO (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF ETHICS COURSE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL COMPLETE FORM, PRINT, SIGN, AND MAIL WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY OF MIAMI 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE MIAMI, FL 33133 ATT: PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON �o 0 Ln o n =� rm rm Z�� 1 _ y r -77 � r u+ 0 Z Planning/HP/HEP Board Application 02/2010 MIGUEL A. SECO 7 ii !.;VET MIAMI, FL 33138 (305) 757-2542 EXPERIENCE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI, North Miami, FL Grants Administrator, 1998 - 2006 Governmental Affairs Manager, 2006 - present Responsible for researching and administering Departmental implementatior of all City grants including law enforcement, public works, parks and recreation, social services, art and culture, and emergency preparedness programs. Responsibiles also include preparing legislative appropriations agendas, Serves as liaison to all Federal, State, County, national and international agencies. PHOTOGROUP CENTER, Coral Gables, FL Executive Director and Curator, 1990 -1998 Responsible for initiating, coordinating and supervising all programs i,ertaining to a major 2 oth century visual arts institution including exhibons management, development, marketing and publications. NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE ARTS, Miami, FL Discipline Coordinator, 1994 - 2004 Responsible for coordinating and facilitating all activities pertaining to NFAA's ArtsWeek, a national gathering of outstanding high school seniors in various arts dplines for a week of workshops, master classes, portfolio reviews and other educational activities leading to the selection of White House Presidential Scholars in the Arts. BARRY UNIVERSITY, North Miami, FL Instructor, Photography Department, 1997 Responsible for a special visual studies seminar focusing on photography an4 its influence on modern art and culture. LINCOLN ROAD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Miami Beach, FL Assistant Director, 1988 - 1989 Responsible for economic revitalization projects in a H.U.D, designated target area. Position involved providing capital improvement, architectural restoration and adaptive rehabilitation technical assistance, preparing grant compliance reports to city and federal agencies and coordinating the publication of the first area commercial and architectural guide. MIGUEL A. SECO Page Two SOUTH FLORIDA ART CENTER, Miami Beach, FL Assistant Director, 1987 - 1988 Responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating rotating contemporary visual arts exhibitions and initiating an arts tour program. Other duties included development, grant writing, fundraising and special events, individual and corporate donations, and promotional publications. MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE, Miami Beach, FL Executive Director, 1986 - 1987 Responsible for the management of a historic preservation organization focusing on the country's only 20th century historic district. CONSULTANT, Washington, DC Private and public sectors, 1985 - 1986 Cultural, economic and strategic development. Projects included analyzing cultural policies in developing countries and socioeconomic shifts in Caribbean basin nations. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART, Washington, DC Intern, 1985 Researched and evaluated proposals for the expansion of the Museum, assisted with the completion of the American Association of Museums Re- accreditation Questionnaire. U.N.E.S.C.O., Paris, France Project Editor, June 1984 Responsible for editing the English version of the International Council of Museums Guidelines for the Return and Restitution of Cultural Property. EDUCATION Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Washington, DC Museum and cultural policies development in the Third World, 1984 -1985 Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center, Bologna, Italy International cultural development, return/restitution of cultural property, 1983-1984 Salzburg Seminar, Salzburg, Austria Fellow in museum management and development, 1984 Northwestern University, Evanston, IL B.A. with Honors in Art History, 1982 Accademia dei Lincei, Rome, Italy Richter International Scholar in Art History, 1980-1981 MIGUEL A. SECO Page Three FOREIGN LANGUAGES Fully bilingual in English and Spanish; fluent in Italian, proficient in French, reading comprehension in Portuguese and German. PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS Oracle, member. City of Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board, member Bayside Residents Association Board of Directors, past president and member Bayside Historic District Committee, past chairman and member. *I I °I"""F' < RECEIVED d t 11 co o�`o 2010 FEB 19 AM 10: 36 APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PREMy1R%9*D t CITY OF HIAHI. FL FIRST NAME LAST NAME(S) (vq 10 —FL;,R Od/A It, IP— ADDRESS, P— ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE iW E -r6 A, 0 f=AoAi►,!- OCCUPATION E-MAIL ADDRESS BUSINESS / EMPLOYER 3vS- (DLo2--1tg2 vrz, TELEPHONE (HOME) TELEPHONE (BUSINESS) BELOW PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER PROPERTY(IES) TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI LIMITS l �1 v 1 S w I r] Aums. M t Ary. , 1 COAL 124 2t0gq Sw 2'1 -a-7. p,{,�,a,.1t FLOA,4- - CITY CODE SECTION 2-884(E) STATES, "NO EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, OR ANY MUNICIPALITY THEREIN OTHER THAN CITY OF MIAMI EMPLOYEES, SHALL SERVE, OR BE APPOINTED TO, ANY BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI" YES veo ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY MUNICIPALITY THEREIN OTHER THAN THE CITY OF MIAMI? THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD MUST BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS BELOW. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT THE CATEGORIES FOR WHICH YOU ARE ELIGIBLE: Nominees for the professional positions who meet the demonstrated knowledge and requirementshould also check "citizen." Nominees who meet any of the categories listed should also check "alternate member." E C,r RAouaT-c fRoM V r►.uf_llst T`j of FLoAL OA ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED IN FLORIDA � R (EAt_.ESUTC- 54te-., AvsoctA ?d Li ca'srase,2 i N FrLo+4:#A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA PERSON EXPERIENCED IN THE FIELD OF BUSINESS AND ❑ FINANCE OR LAW HISTORIAN OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN QUALIFIED BY MEANS OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE, AND HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN DADE COUNTY HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION. 63 CITIZEN WITH DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND —,^TEREST IN THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE tai OF THE CITY AND/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. ALTERNATE MEMBER WHO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES DATE /6/10 REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS W/RESUME WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS LIST OF ANY PUBLISHED WORK OR PROJECTS RELATED TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND/OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. (IF NOT INCLUDED IN RESUME/CV) ❑ NO MORE THAN TWO (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ❑ CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF ETHICS COURSE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL COMPLETE FORM, PRINT, SIGN, AND MAIL WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY OF MIAMI 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE MIAMI, FL 33133 ATT: PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON Pfanning/HP/HEP Board Application 02/2010 RAFAEL DE LA SIERRA 69 10 Tordera Street Coral Gables, Florida 33146 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Creative Manager with over thirty five years of successful and diversified experience in management and marketing. Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) with a degree in Architecture, and Florida Real Estate license. EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture: University of Florida Finance and Accounting for the Non Financial Executive: The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2003-2009 ZYSCOVICH INC. — Miami, Florida Position: Chief Operating Officer • Responsible for the entire ape ons of the firm with 130 professionals. • During my tenure the firm enjoyed the most profitable years. • Restructured the firm, hired 100 professionals, created a career path for employees. • Minimal turn over, lost only 3 professionals to another firm in seven years. 2000-2001 ABACO RESORTS LTD. — Abaco, Bahamas Position: Managing Partner • Responsible for negotiating a very complex contract with the landowner. • Negotiated an agreement with the Prime Minister of the Bahamas. • Designed a very large Condo Project and its financial perfonna. • Negotiated with a national hotel chain to operate the project. • Came to terms with a construction company to build the project. 1998-2000 WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS — Miami, Florida Position: Chief Operating Officer Responsible for the operation of an Architectural / Engineering firm ( 100 employees 1999 was the most profitable year the firm had in its twenty four year history. Developed new marketing and accounting programs. Restructured the staff, hiring 30 professionals and established Associate program. 1993-1998 SCIROASSOCIATES — Miami Beach, Florida Position: Executive Director • Responsible for the Administration of the firin. • During my tenure the firm had the best years in revenue and profits. • Developed and implemented the accounting program, • During this period the firm built several skyscrapers and more than 1000 condo units.. 1987-1992 S'NANKE RAYDEN CONNELL— Miami, Florida Position: Managing Principal • Started the company in 1987, in Miami, with one assistant. • Due to the growth of the company during those years, I negotiated all the leases. • Obtained, negotiated and collected all the contracts. ( $85 million in 5 years • Became profitable the first year of operations. • Received many awards, and the work was pubtished in many publications. 1985-1987 ODC, SPALDING & EVENFLO CO, ALL AMERICAN BOTTLING Position: Director of U.S. Real Estate Development 0 Responsible for all real estate contracts. If Consolidated all the different companies to one location resulting in large savings - If Responsible for marketing and selling out a residential development of 50 single family homes in Grand Junction, CO. 1972 - 1984 WARNER COM-MUNICATIONS (today TIME WARNER) New York, New York Position: Corporate Vice President tt 0 MEN r entrepreneurial nature of our companies. This program covered 120 subsidiaries in 73 countries with 8000 employees and annual sales of $1 billion. • Planned consolidation of banking relationships for subsidiaries in the same country. • Developed plan to lower advertising and media buying costs in several countries. • Organized consolidation of worldwide property and casualty insurance to one insurance company. • Implement program to centralize distribution facilities country by country.