HomeMy WebLinkAboutResumes PACTJavier Alberto Soto, !sq.
3240 S.W. SS6 Court
Miami, Florida 33155
(305) 740.6241
Drake Poole McKinley, Miami, Florida
March, 2005 — Present
Vice President and General Counsel
Manage the Miami division of Dutko Worldwide, a multi -disciplinary
public policy management finn. Engage in federal, state and local
advocacy and provide strategic consulting, research and business
development services to help clients maximize their market potential.
Lead the: firm's efforts to expand global reach into Latin America.
M:arru-Dade County, Office ofMayar Carlos Alvarez
November, 2004— March, 2005
Transition Chairman
Administered and oversaw estabbshnus t of new mayoral administration.
Established table of organization and participated in appointment of key
personnel. Directed creation of community outreach centers and guided
the development of policy initiatives for newly installed Mayor.
Mend -Dade Coutaty, Office of MayorAlec Penelas
December, 2001— November, 2004
Chief of Staff
Responsible for direction and management of the Office e of the Mayor.
Areas of responsibility included Mayor's policy, media, administrative,
and legislative natters. Oversaw daily administration of Mayor's staff
and the implementation of mayoral programs and initiatives. Worked
with County Commission and administrative personnel to develop and
imps poor, programs and budgets for Miami -Dade County.
Maw, 2001— December, 2001
Director, Intergovernmental Affairs
Responsible for the development of Miami -Dade County's legislative
priorities at the state and federal level. Advocated County's agenda
before State Legislature and Con on a wide rage emitters
including appropriations, liansportation policy and homeland security.
Engaged with state and federal agencies to implement projects and
policies being undertaken in partnership with the County.
Miami Dade County Attorrney's Office
May, 1995 — May, 1997; January, 1999 — March, 2001
Assistant County Attorney
Served as lead counsel on numerous litigation and administrative miss
in the areas of tort, labor, transportation, law enfcreennent and
commercial disputes. Conducted all phases of civil litigation in state
court and represented County in eve and quasi-judicial
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hearings and appeals. As counsel to Office of Intergovernmental Affairs,
drafted and monitored Legislation at the state and federal level.
Hoidsrrul & Knigk1 LLP, Miami, , Florida
May, 1997 — January, 1999
Associate, Litigation Department
Engaged m all aspects of commercial litigation practice including the
impaction of pleadings, motions and legal memoranda, conducting pre-
trial depositions and arguing motions in state and federal court.
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, D.C.
Arts Doctorate
May, 1995
HonaralActivities:
• Legal coarsework completed in Madrid,. Spain (Sutn ner 1993)
• Georgetown Immigration Law Journal, Associate Editor
• Suet Law Clinic, Instructor of Constitutional Law
• Association of Cuban -American Law Students, President
• La A iaaza Del Derecho, Executive Board Member
• Freedom Rouse, Volunteer with non dedicated to the
advancement of civil and political rights around the world.
• Office of Congressman Henry Bonilla, Congressional I (1993)
Fl that State Unimak,
Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in teary and Political Science, cum laude
Decearber,1991
AmoirsfActivities:
• National manic Scholarship Fund Recipient
• Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Studer Senate, Print Pro -Tampon
• Florida Senate, Legislative Aide (1990-1992)
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
• Leadership Florida Class XXII (2003-04)
• Community Advisory Committee, John S. and James L. Knight
Foimdadion, (2005 - Present)
• Total Bank Board of Directors (Audit Committee), (2005 — Present)
• Board of Directors (Secretary), Amigos for Kids, (2003 — Present)
• Steering Committee, ING Mani M (2002 — Present)
• Mayor's Designee on Board of Directors, Beacon Council, (2003-04)
• Co-author, "Florida Should Adopt the Ceic*e r Standard for
Summary Judgments," Florida Bar Jocernal (Feb. 2002)
• Panelist "Cibe rc onfeneacia, Riesgo Medico " Cali, Colombia
(September,1998)
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011InktelDirect
Biography - J. Ricky Arriola
450 Alton Rd #3904
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-523-1115 (office) and 305-519-3577 (cell)
Ricky.arriola@inktel.com
Background
Bom: Miami, Florida
Age: 37 (born: October 31, 1968)
ESlucati9n: Boston College, BA (Economics), 1990; St. John's University School of
Law, J.D., 1993; Harvard University Graduate School of Business, M.B.A, 1998.
occupation
President, Inktel Direct Corp.
Inktel is a leading integrated direct marketing services company. Inktel provides Fortune
500 companies with operational services concentrated in the call center, fulfillment,
direct mail and database marketing sectors. The Company is headquartered in Miami and
has offices in Chicago and Dallas. Inktel Direct employs more than 400 people
nationwide. Mr. Arriola is responsible for the overall business development, operations
and strategy of Inktel.
Inktel is listed on the Hispanic 500 top business list (nationwide survey) and the Florida
Top 100 Hispanic Business list. Inktel Direct has won numerous awards in its industry
for outstanding service and is a Corporate Plus member of the National Minority Supplier
Diversity Council. Inktel Direct is considered a leader in Direct Marketing services.
Inktel Direct is especially widely sought after by corporations seeking to market to a
Hispanic audience.
Past Employers: Carlender.com (President/CEO); BMG Music Publishing (Assistant to
President); Salomon Brothers (Associate); Steel Hector & Davis (Associate).
13io —J. Ricky ,\rriola
Civic Activities
Performin& Arts Center of Greater Miami - Member of the Board of
Directors of the Performing Arts Center Trust. Committees served - Urban
Development Committee, Government Relations Committee and Nominations
and Governance Committee. (2004-present)
Musical Arts Association of Miami - Member of the Board of Directors and
Miami Laderskip council MAA supports the Cleveland Orchestra Miami
residency.
Citizens Review Group for Governor Criss Transition Team - Member of the
Citizens Review Group that conducted a review of the Department of Business
and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for the transition of Governor Criss into
the Governor's office.
Miami .Beach Cultural Arls Coundil - Member of the Council Committees
served - Finance Committee and Grants Review Committee. (2004-2006)
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Aireau - Member of the Board of
Directors. (2003 present)
Greater Miami (*amber of Commerce - Trustee Member & Board of
Governors (2004 present)
St. Thomgs University - President's Board of Advisors (2004-present)
Orange Bowl Committee - Board of Directors (2005-present)
SI. Jude's Stars and Gala - Organizing Committee (present)
Cystic Fibrosis/Shine Op Miami - Contributor/Corporate Sponsor
Past Service
Leadership Florida, Class XXII (2003)
Miami Beach Curter Review Committee - Member (2003-2004)
Murano at Portofino Condominium Association - Member of Board of
Directors (2002-2005).
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Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce/Workforce Florida Partnership -
Chairman of Subcommittee on South Florida Contact Center Employee
Development Task Force (2002-2003).
United Way (Miami) - Corporate Member (2001-2004).
Memberships and Affiliations
Young President's Organization (YPO) (Miami Chapter) - Member of
Executive Committee. Past Chair of Membersh0 Committee. Current Chair
of Education Committee (2002-present)
Harvard Business School Club of South Florida - Member (2000 - present)
Harvard University Alumni Association - Schools Committee Member
(Admissions Office) (2001-present)
Florida and ,District of Columbia Bar Associations — past member (1993-
2000), currently in inactive status.
Misc. — Other/Awards
Plus International Bank — Member of the Board of Directors (2004-2006).
New Times Top 50 Savvy Singles in Miami (2006)
Miangi Today - Achievers List (2006)
Successfully Completed Boston Marathon (1993, 1995 and 1999), Chicago
Marathon (2005) and Miami Marathon (2005)
Publications — published articles in St. John's University Law Review, The Journal of
Private Equity, Direct Magazine, Operations and Fulfillment, South Florida CEO, DM
News, CRM, and Hispanic Business.
Speeches — numerous direct marketing industry speeches to national and local
audiences. Have served on panels discussing Hispanic Marketing.
u) —J. \rriola
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