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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHEP Applications 02-10-2011RECEIVED APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTALF. NkS6 i ION BOARD PRISCILL?,Y A.CLER. THOKMPSON CIT CITY OF MIAMI. FL FIRST NAME MIGUEL LAST NAME(S) SECO ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 700 NE 72ND STREET, MIAMI FL 33138 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(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 requirement should also check "citizen." - Nominees who meet any of the categories listed should also check "alternate member." LI 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 E DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN DADE COUNTY HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING U DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL RESTORAT'fbN AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION. 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 OF THE CITY AND/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. ALTERNATE MEMBER WHO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE U ABOVE CATEGORIES RE UIRED ATTACHMENTS n 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. n (IF NOT INCLUDED IN RESUME/CV) n NO MORE THAN TWO (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION 0 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 --., ca r P 0 Z Planning/HP/HEP Board Application 02/2010 MIGUEL A. SECO 700 NORTHEAST 72ND STREET 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 implementation of all City grants including law enforcement, public works, parks and recreation, social services, art and culture, and emergency preparedness programs. Responsibilities 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 pertaining to a major 20th century visual arts institution including exhibitions 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 disciplines 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 and 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. RECEIVED 2Q1Q FEB 19 AM 10: 36 APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERMIRRIMAND tt CITY OF MIAMI. FL • Q � 1A A E IVA FIRST NAME LAST NAME(S) ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, RZIP COD • CL,10.4 L 1-(A ✓� (.LDS ) J 4' (.40 Emike to FA06,1 OCCUPATION /`_;a, G L? I-Ct_EcTo (Y'L B2-0 F S S I.0 1 4. E-MAIL ADDRESS PlAf4t11" (Qck /r 1 LSRA,4 C.. • C00-1 BUSINESS / EMPLOYER 3vS- (0L22-1tg2 vrz, Sc,S— 7ii - 134,D TELEPHONE (HOME) TELEPHONE (BUSINESS) BELOW PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER PROPERTY(IES) TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI LIMITS 1a1v Scu Ir7 A."1 . N1LA-Ai ,3 FL AL/��4 2 /0 qt4, SW 2'1 cq Fwa.ta- 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" ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY MUNICIPALITY THEREIN OTHER THAN THE CITY OF MIAMI? ▪ YES yeD 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." 6144p00/174 At2ctat'iGc7 "FkomVrat%perksIT1 afFLoAt.04 ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA • EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED IN FLORIDA 'RtC/;L.ES'LoTk54 Assoet4 ill LI ea d4T1,2 'N FLoA.IA. PERSON EXPERIENCED IN THE FIELD OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE OR LAW 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. CITIZEN WITH DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ,ANTEREST IN THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CITY AND/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. ALTERNATE MEMBER WHO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES SI N DATE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS 'ESUME 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 Planning/HP/HEP Board Application 02/2010 RAFAEL DE LA SIE 6910 Tordera Street Coral Gables, Florida 33146 (305) 662-7192 or (305) 979-1860 t , 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 Exe,cutive: The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2003 - 2009 ZYSCOVICH INC. — Miami, Florida Position: Chief Operating Officer • Responsible for the entire operations 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. • Desi ed a very large Condo Project and its financial performa. • Negotiated with a national hotel chain to operate the project. • Came to terms with a construction company to build the project. 1998 - 2000 WOLt BERG 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 SCHAPIRO ASSOCIATES — Miami Beach, Florida Position: Executive Director • Responsible for the Administration of the firm. • 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 SWANKE HAYDEN 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, 1 negotiated all the leases. • Obtained, negotiated and collected all the contracts. (S85 million in 5 years ) • Became profitable the first year of operations. • Received many awards, and the work was published in many publications. 1985 - 1987 ODC, SPALDING & EVEN FLO CO, ALL AMERICAN BOTTLING Position: Director of U.S. Real Estate Development • Responsible for all real estate contracts. • Consolidated all the different companies to one location resulting in large savings. • Responsible for marketing and selling out a residential development of 50 single family homes in Grand Junction, CO. 1972 - 1984 WARNER COMMUNICATIONS ( today TIME Position: Corporate Vice President New York, New York REAL ESTATE FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION (1972 — 1984 ) Position: Vice President • Established and directed the Facilities, Communications, and Security departments of the corporation involving approximately 100 persons with a budget of $25 million. • Operated, managed and administered the WCI World Headquarters Building in Rockefeller Center (500,000 sq. ft). • Responsible for all construction done by the corporation with a staff of 25 people, • Including award winning buildings, such as: * 150,000 sq. ft. office building for Wamer Bros. located in Burbank, CA. * 250,000 sq, ft. record pressing plant for Specialty records in Olyphant, PA. * 100,000 sq .ft. office building for WEA Records located in Burbank, CA. COSMOS SOCCER CLUB INC. (1974 — 1980) (1983 1984 ) Position: Executive Vice President / Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer • Negotiated leases at Yankee, Shea, Giant and Downing Stadiums. • Won four North American Soccer League Championships in six years. • Lncreased their revenues at a rate of 200% per year for six consecutive years, improving average game attendance from 800 people per game in 1974 to over 60,000 people in 1980. • Organized tours and international tournaments with the best teams in the world in 46 countries including a tour of the People's Republic of China in 1977, becoming the first professional team of any sport to visit China. • Negotiated and signed to contracts famous players such as Pele from Brazil, Franz Beckenbauer from Germany, Johann Cruyff from Holland, and Giorgio Chinaglia from Italy. WARNER BROTHERS JUNGLE HABITAT (1972 — 1976 ) Position: Vice president • Oversaw the construction and operation of Warner Bros, Jungle Habitat, an amusement park in West Milford, New Jersey. • Negotiated with the town of West Milford for permits. • Directed the closing and sale of the operation. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT / STRATEGIC PLANNING (1981 - 1984 ) Position: Vice President International Created and directed a highly successful worldwide program to streamline company operations in all areas outside of the United States. This pro y .n produced a two year savings of over $20 million, It was administered without interfering with the autonomy and 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 b t ing 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.