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Subject: CIP Nominees for Appointment
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Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk
Office of the,Ci
ol A. Abia, Acting Executive Director
Civilian Investigative Panel
February 25, 2010
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Below is a revised list of nominees from which to fill five seats on the Civilian Investigative Panel:
• Jorge Alonso
• Rolando Aedo
• Janet McAliley*
• Matthew McDonald
• Bess McElroy*
• Timothy Moore*
Removed from the previously submitted list is Mr. Sandor Baez with whom the CIR has been
unable to make contact, in spite of numerous attempts. The resumes and/or applications, of the
remaining six nominees are attached, This matter is scheduled before the City Commission on
March 11, 2010.
Any questions or concerns may be directed to Carol Abia at 305-579-2444.
(* Denotes members whose terms have expired and are eligible for re-appointrnent to a new term of office.)
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sworn employee of the City of Miami Police Department? Yes No
4, Are you currently a party or a party s gaI represenative in any litigation
against the City of Miami? Yes
Do you have a record of a felony conviction?
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Rolando L. Aedo
1700 S.W. 12th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRISCI� A A. THOMPSON
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Sr. Vice President — Marketing & Tourism CITY OF MI A Ml. FL
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau - Miami, FL (April 2007 - present)
Overall responsibility for the marketing and tourism development efforts and brand development and
positioning of Greater Miami & the Beaches as a premiere destination for leisure travel, meetings and
conventions with particular emphasis on summer and shoulder season travel. This is accomplished
through the strategic development of more than $9 million in marketing, advertising, public relations,
travel trade and membership programs which are implemented in partnership with a team of more than
30 specialized staff. Specific duties include the following:
• The development of a comprehensive Strategic Marketing Plan including use of budgeted advertising
funds and cooperative advertising programs further leveraging resources. Program includes
coordination of a volunteer driven Marketing Committee as well as management of an advertising
agency, interactive marketing agency, public relations agencies, research firm, publisher partners,
and other marketing partners.
• The development of a comprehensive Media Relations program in support of Marketing Plan
including contractual management of public relations firms in key feeder markets.
• The development of a comprehensive Publishing program to provide a myriad of collateral products in
support of Marketing Plan and related sales, marketing and GMCVB initiatives including contractual
management of publishing services agreement with outside publishing firm as well as in-house
activities.
• The development of a comprehensive Tourism Sales program designed to maximize the sales and
marketing efforts of Greater Miami & the Beaches in the leisure and travel trade industry including
contractual management of in -market sales representatives located in key feeder markets.
• The development of a comprehensive Membership program designed to solicit new members, retain
existing members thus generating maximum private funding support and organize a program to
maximize participation and involvement of members in support of GMCVB programs and initiatives.
• The development of a comprehensive Customer Service program designed to determine
benchmarks, increase overall awareness, establish key stakeholder partnerships, and develop
industry tools to incorporate into training programs
• Support the office of President and CEO, Senior Staff, the Executive Committee and Board of
Directors as needed.
• Also accountable for all responsibilities detailed below for Vice President position
Vice President - Marketing & Tourism
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau - Miami, FL (December 1998 — April 2007)
Lead responsibility for approximately $6 million of programs to develop core branding and cooperative
marketing partnerships which have resulted in approximately $1.5 million annually in partnerships with
airlines, car rental companies, cruise lines, credit card companies, tour operators, attractions, and hotels.
Other major duties include the following:
• Ongoing development of all aspects of domestic and international advertising efforts through
innovative marketing and brand development strategies with appropriate ROI measures
• Develop and implement all facets of intemet related sales & marketing activities including website
development, on-line advertising, promotions, and eCRM programs
• Leverage media and PR opportunities through the development and implementation of host city radio .
and t.v. promotions incorporating live remotes, consumer sweepstakes, etc. `
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Develop promotional and educational initiatives targeting retail travel agents and wholesale 'tour '�.
operators to generate incremental destination sales and packaging
• Maximize membership base through innovative retention programs and benefits packaging
• Manage all facets of in-house design agency, and Publishing and Research Divisions (see below).
• Oversee all aspects of Miami Spice Restaurant Month — a two month long culinary ,celebration
showcasing the top restaurants in Greater Miami during the key summer time period •
• Represent the GMCVB and the visitor industry on various civic and municipal organizations
• Negotiate revenue share relationship .with GMCVB vendors and marketing partners when applicable
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° Oversee all aspects of corporate RFP/RFOprocesses to ensure compliance with company��drte'r
and mnmpeUdveprocedures.
Go ba mediaspokmsponson duties where applicable.
-Alsoaocoxndal* for all respormbilihm detailed below fomAxoock-de VkePmesdL-v# pcsibi»n
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� Responsible � �' U activities of the GK3CV8 Advertising & Marketing Services divioion, which includes the
a(66s'of'advertising, research, publishing and other marketing support programs with a combined budget
cfapproximake|y $4.0 million. Specific duties included the following:
° Manage all aspects ufthe domestic and inhenmadona| advertising efforts and ensured the proper
development and implementabon of marketing and brand development strategies
* Work with Committees and other industry partners to develop and implement cooperative advertising
and sponsorship opportunities for the GKACVBand ifamembers;
° Develop sales and mmrkebng support products for departments and divisions including sales videos,
collateral material and internetbased technologies
= Oversee Publishing Division toensure the consistency, quality and integrity ofall publications and
co||aUona| nnahehm|s including negotiating and monitoring agreements with outnourue vendors; Current
eMbdminc|udeapproximately 1ODannual publications and design projects
= Oversee Research Division in developing and implementing qualitative and quantitative research
programs that assist the GK8CVB /n efficiently directing resources; Efforts include advertising pre-
testing, focus gnoupa, monthly survey insboments, customized database pnoh/ing, syndicated
research analysis
° Supervise divisional budgets and implement systems to monitor fiscal integrity andomst+affecUvoneso
° Develop mulfimedia presentations for use in sales, promotional and informational efforts
= Brief industry partners, members, and government officials on marketing initiatives
Director of Sales 'Latin America &Spain,
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau - Miami, FL (August 18D5-October YgQ0
Responsible for working with hospitality industry partners in developing and imp|ennendng promotional
programs in key phnnary, secondary, and emerging markets throughout Latin America &Spain, Specific
duties included the following:
° Flecnuhed, trained and coordinated all acbvitieo and budgets of the Bureau's network of in+nnrket
sales representatives through the region
° Coordinated local and in+narketpanbuipaUon in trade ohom/s, sales nnissions, and nerninors, including
presentations for local familiarization tours
° Supervised planning and activity for Team Latin America & Spain and planned and allocated budgets
for all regional nnarikednOprograms
~ Drafted binding agreements and negotiated fees with subconLractors used in promotional activities
° Procured sponsorship and cooperative promobonal dollars with industry partners
° Conducted press conferences and acted as spokesperson to address regional issues
° Provided industry members with marketing support in the development of their marketing programs
° Maintained and fostered relationships with top producing tour operators, and travel agents, and
assisted them in the development ofprofitable Greater Miami product
a Conducted site inspecbons of member properties and attractions to gain first hand knowledge of their
product and provided insight to proprietors on how to best market themselves in the region
Sales & Project Manager - Latin America & Spain
_ Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureuu- Miami, FL (January /995' August /095)
. P'! Assisted in the planning and development cfLatin American sales and promotional activities
Coordinated the implementation of multiple sales and promotional activities (i.e. Sales Y��oions' FAK8
uro.Trade Shows)
�����=idadextensive logistical support for Bureau participation inmarketing programs
doalocal, in -market representative and made sales presentationsonbehalf ofthe Bureau
d internationally to represent GMCVB in trade shows and sales activities as needed
rated and distributed sales leads hmGK8CVBmembers
Fe 1 drramtProject Director
Goa���Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau - Miami, Fl(December 19Q3'December Y9A4)
Responsibilities included the development and implementation of programs funded by a $1.000'000
federal grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.
' )Omgram of work included a Promotional Video, Promotional Broohure, Public Relations and Marketing
Campa)gn, Trade Shows and Sales Missions,, Visitor Safety and |nhomnaUmn Initiatives, and Tourism
Development Plan. More specific duties were mofollows:
° Managed all aspects of the project development process working closely with vendomstconbacboro to
ensure program effectiveness: these included a production company, an advertising agency, a public
relations firm, and aconsultant firm among others
° Qmxe|opwad project specifications and prepared bid requests through honna| RFP process
= Evaluated bids, submitted vendor recommendations, and negotiated vendor contracts
° Prepared detailed budgets, established timelines and prepared status rapmrtm
° Developed and managed systems tmtrack project development
° Worked with Committees on project development and addressed project related issues
° Conducted briefings/presentations toappropriate governmental agencies
Vice President-Ma&0usiwesm Development,
Gkbaf kbrke&T Gnmp-Cora/ Gmbies, FL(November 10H/-December 1993)
° Developed and implemented regional marketing plan for South America & the Caribbean
° Recruited, trained and coordinated regional business development managers
° Developed and reviewed investment proposals and business projections
° Conducted multimedia sales presentations to potential investors and clients
• Developed all product and service advertisement and copy
• Coordinated all client/company relations
Marketing Manager
The Property Counselor, Inc -Coral Gables, B(October YQ89-November 19Q1)
° Developed marketing and advertising copy for company's promotional materials
° Supervised the development of all in-house graphic design and desktop publishing
° Developed and managed connpuber-bameddirect marketing system
° Prepared bid requests and negotiated contracts with vendors
= Coordinated development and implementation ofinformation systems
FORMAL EDUCATION
University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL
Masters in.Business Administration, Specialization in International Business
Florida Intmrnationa|UniversUty-MiamiFL.
Masters in Public Administration (ouunsework). Bachelor ofScience
Specialized Com ars:
° High Impact Presentations (Dale Carnegie)
° Effective Presentation Skills (AMA)
• Myers Briggs Personality Typing
PR0FESS|ONAUCNUC AFFILIATIONS
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Visit Florida Advertising/ Internet Marketing Committee,- Government Relations Committee
Advertising Federation ofGreater Miami (AdFed)
Travel &Tourism Research Association (| |RA)
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Organization International (H8yNA|)
Greater Miami Chamber ufCommerce Leadership Miami
City of Miami Homeland Defense Bond Oversight Board, Chair - Audit Subcommittee
United Way of Miami -Dade County Yo ung Leaders Society
LANGUAGE ABILITIES
Fluent Spanish, Conversational Portuguese, Light French
PERSONAL REFERENCES
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Bio/Background
Rolando Aedo
Sr. Vice President - Marketing & Tourism
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rolando Aedo has been a senior member of the staff of the Greater Miami
Convention & Visitors Bureau for the past 13 years. In his current capacity as
Senior Vice President of the Bureau's Marketing & Tourism Department, Mr.
Aedo manages various efforts including Brand Development, Advertising,
Publishing, Research, as well as Internet marketing. In addition, he is charged
with developing strategic alliances with major industry partners such as
intergovernmental agencies, local hoteliers, airlines, cruise lines, car rental
companies, attractions and cultural groups and major sponsors of special events
organized and held in our community. Prior to joining the Convention & Visitors
Bureau in 1994, Mr. Aedo was in charge of business development for a real
estate investment firm.
While not originally from Miami (born in Norfolk, VA), Mr. Aedo has spent most of
his Fife in South Florida where is professionally and civically active. He currently
serves or has served on the Visit Florida Advertising & Internet Committee,
r, • Virginia Key Beach Trust Marketing Committee, City of Miami Bond Oversight
Board, FDOT Miami Intermodal Center Steering Committee, Miami -Dade County
Taxicab Advisory Board and the Education Fund board among others.
,Mr../kedo received his undergraduate degree from Florida International University
Criminal Justice and an MBA in International Business from the University of
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BIOGRAPHY
JANET. RICHARDS MCALILEY
PERSONAL
Home Address: 3 Grove Isle Drive, #807
Miami, Florida 33133
Telephone: (305) 856-5119
Date and Place of Birth: January 29,1934
New York City, New York
Children: Three
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Elected County wide to four year term, November, 1980. Re-elected to four
year term, District 3, November, 1984. Re-elected to four year term, District 3,
November, 1988. Re-elected to four year term, District 3, November 1992.
Chairperson, November 1991 to November 1993. Did not seek re-election,
1996. -0
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EDUCATION
Miami Jackson Senior High School, 1952
Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida, 1959
PRESENTLY SERVING
CHARLEE of Dade County Advisory Board
Member, Board of Directors, Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center,
President 3/2000 - 5/2002
Member, Board of Directors, Miami River Commission
• JANET R. MCALILEY
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PRIOR CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
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New World School of the Arts Executive Committee
South Florida Perinatal Network Adolescent Pregnancy Coordinating Council
Board Member, Dade County Children's Services Council
Dade Miami Criminal Justice Council
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Standing Committee on Domestic Violence
Dade Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods
Member, Board of Directors, Altemative Education Institute
State Task Force on High School Preparation for Postsecondary Education and
Employment
Dade Public Education Fund
Legislative Task Force, Education K-12
Florida Council on Residential Mathematics/Science Honors High School
HRS Interim Planning Council
Dade County Area Health Education Center Advisory Board
Chairperson, Dade County Constituency for Children 1988-1989
Citizens Advisory Committee on School Based Health Clinics, 1986-88
Commissioner of Education Betty Castor's Transition Advisory Team, 1986-87
State Board of Education Task Force on Drug Abuse and Dropout Prevention,
1986-87
Florida International University Search and Screen Committee for President 1986
Florida International University, Search and Screen Committee for Deanro
College of Education 1987
United Way Child Care Committee, 1986 rri
Magic City Development Association Board of Directors, 1986 0
Dade County Property Appraisal Adjustment Board, 1983-86
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Governors Advisory Committee of ECIA, Chapter 11, 1983-85
Member, Dade Monroe Mental Health Board, 1981-84
Member, District Advisory Ad Hoc Committee for Exceptional Student Eon-
1981-83
Chairperson, Superintendent's Task Force on Bilingual Education in the Dadec
County Public Schools, 1978
Appointed by Federal Judge C. Clyde Atkins to the Bi-Racialrfri-Ethnic
Committee of Dade County Public Schools, 1977-80
A founder and first co -chairperson with Dr. Ben Sheppard of the Citizen's
Coalition for Public Schools, 1976-77
Area 12 Vice -President, Dade County Council PTA/PTSA, 1973-74
South Central Area School Advisory Committee, 1973-74
President, Coconut Grove Elementary School PTA, 1972-73
Member, Board of Directors, Carrfour Corporation
Member, Advisory Committee, Dade Community Foundation, Lesbian and Gay
Community Initiative
Member, Board of Directors, Urban Environment League of Greater Miami
JANET R. MCALILEY
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HONORS
Life Membership: National Congress of Parents and Teachers
1985 Women's Chamber of Congress - Fairness for Women Award
1986 Women in Communications, Inc. - Community Headliner Award
1987 South Florida Perinatal Network Annual Award
1987 American Civil Liberties Union, Miami Chapter - Stanley Milledge Award
for Distinguished Service in the Protection of Individual Rights and
Liberties
1988 Florida International University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa -Lay Educator
of the Year Award
1988 National Council of Jewish Women - Hannah G. Solomon Award
1990 Community Coalition for Women's History - Subject, Photographic
Exhibition, Women of South Florida
1990 Coalition of Hispanic American Women - Honoree, Women's History
Month
1990 Metropolitan Dade County Parks and Recreation Department "In the
Company of Women" Award
1990 American Jewish Congress - Ruth Greenfield Award
1991 Florida International University College of Education Distinguished
Education Service Award
1992 Phi Delta Kappa, University of_Miami Chapter - Woman of the Year
1994 Champions for Children Award - Center for Early Care and Education,
Miami Dade Community College, North Campus
1994 Nelson Poynter Civil Liberties Award, American Civil Liberties Union of
Florida
1995 Student Press Law Center: Champion of the Student Press Award
1995 Gray Panthers of North Dade - Citizen of the Year
1996 Peace Education Foundation: Peace Administrator of the Year
1996 Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc. - Women of Distinction Award
1996 Dade Counseling Association: Human Rights Award
1996 South Florida Family Medical Foundation, Inc. of the Economic
Opportunity Family Health Center, Inc. - King Health Services Ardor
1996 Planned Parenthood of Greater Miami, Inc. Award for AdvocAbykFablic
Affairs 0
1996 Florida Association for Theater Education - Outstanding Artg4Procce n
1996 Florida Scholastic Press Association - Support of ScholasticCarnmrn
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JANET R. MCALILEY
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PUBLICATIONS
Miami Herald, July 14,1996: Viewpoint: "The Arts and Intolerance; Artistic
freedom is under Attack"
Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Summer 1995: Student Press Review:
"The First Amendment and the Student Press"
Miami Herald, May 24, 1992: Viewpoint: "Distorted data ignore Dade Schools'
Needs"
Miami Herald, January 7,1982: Viewpoint: "Public Schools Are Doing Well"
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no later than 5:00 PM., December 1, 2008,
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CERTIFICATE OF APPLICATION (PLEASE REAID CAREFULLY BEFOREStGNING)
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I herekiycertify that all the statements made in this application are true and correct.
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for:i4se Icy the CIP to conduct reviews and provide final recommendations to the City
of Miami Commission.
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Bess L. McElroy
305-757-4467
Email: qbessgatt.net
EDUCATION
M.S. - Human Resource Administration
B.A. - Psychology
A.A. - Social Work
PROFESVOAAL EXPERIENCE
Real Estate Investor/Mortgage Broker
Sr. Personnel Officer, City of Marni (Retired)
Administrative Secretary, Miami -Dade County
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1st Vice Chair, Miami -Dade County DEC 2004-2008
Precinct Captain, Miami -Dade County DEC 2004-2008
Served as facilitator for GOTV workshop training 2003-2004
2nd Vice President, Miarni-Dade NAACP 2005-2007
President, Miami Distiict XI Business & Professional Woman's Club
Member Business and Professional Women Clubs FL and USA
Member City of Miami Community Relations Board
Member Miami -Dade County Commission For Women
Member Miami -Dade County Racial Profile Panel
Member Miami -Dade Election Reform Coalition
Member Democratic POWER Club
Member Mt. Sinai M.B. Church
Member of several civic, religious and professional organizations
President, Miami Shores Business & Professional Woman's Club 2003 - 2004
Co -Chair Campaign Committee, Miami -Dade County DEC 2003-2004
Member CIP's First Nominating Committee 2002
Chaired Coalition of Community Organizations for the creation of the
Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP), an oversight board for the City
of Miami uniform police officers 2001 - 2002
President People United to Lead the Struggle for Equality 2000-2002
Hosted/Produced monthly radio civic programs 2000-2002
1st Vice President People United to Lead the Struggle for Equality 1999
Participated in several news conferences regarding community issues
Participated in the March On Tallahassee
Participated in Dade Days in Tallahassee
Community Activist that seeks to eradicate disparity treatment for any
group of people and promote justice and fairness for all people
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Brief Personal History
I was born in Los Angeles, California in 1941. At the age of 7, my family moved to
Bogota, Colombia. My father was in charge of construction of several sections of the Pan
American highway.
I attended a Colombian school through the eighth grade, then returned to California for
high school and college. I received a B.A. in Political Science from Occidental College.
Thereafter, I served in the United States Air Force for six years as an Intelligence
Officer. I spent two tours in Vietnam in addition to assignments in several other
countries, holding the rank of Captain. I was selected to serve on several disciplinary
panels to review incidents of airmen and officer misdemeanors in the community.
Following the Air Force, I joined our family company. Most of my career has been spent
in Latin America, especially Colombia. I am bi-lingual. I have made an effort to
participate in civic organizations as well as charities in the host countries in which I have
lived. In Colombia, I was selected by the Colombian -American Chamber of Commerce to
serve as an advisor to the National Police in formulating policy for arrests of expatriates.
For the last 8 years I have lived in Miami where the business, Moore Overseas
Construction Company, is headquartered; I serve as president of the company. I have
been involved in activities of the Coral Gables Methodist Church, as well as serving for
the last 5 years as Secretary on the Board of Directors ofGrove Isle, where I live.
With the hope of contributing more actively in Miami civic affairs, I am applying to
become a member of the Civilian Investigative Panel. If selected, I believe I would make
a valuable contribution in the review of actions of members of the Miami Police
Department.