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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Memo-11-06-12-Request to fill appointment to the Community Relations BoardCITY OF MIAMipLOR\CA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Dwight S. Danie, City Clerk FROM: MadeUmPacheco Community Relations Liaison DATE: November06,2012 FILE: to the Community Relations Board SUBJECT: Request tofill appointment REFERENCES: Applications Attached, please find the list of recommendations made by the Committee Relations Board Nominating Committee tobe submitted to the respective Commissioner for consideration to fill the following vacancies. District EtainElisabeth Connor District Benjamin Power District Victoria Cervantes Jose Soto (Application Pending) [c: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission � �C � i(w��� <� ' NAME Etain Elisabeth Connor / CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Mission The mission of the Community Relations Board is to: • work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise; • identify and contain, as quickly as possible, community tensions; • develop bridges of understanding and support programs in the community; • foster understanding, communication, and mutual respect; • develop and support local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the county; and • assure that resources are in lace to respond to community crisis. The City of Miami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social, racial, religious, linguistic, cultural, economic, and geographic groups comprising the population of this City and include leaders of government, business, religious and educational institutions, civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders." QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Each member appointed shall be a resident of the City of Miami with an outstanding reputation for community pride, interest, integrity, responsibility, business or professional ability and who has demonstrated a commitment to intergroup relations. Members shall have demonstrated skills in diplomacy and the ability to: • foster mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among all economic, social, religious and ethnic groups in the City; • act as conciliator in controversies involving community relations; • cooperate with federal, State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations; • cooperate in the development of educational programs dedicated to the improvement of community relations; and • enlist the support of, civic leaders; civic, religious, veterans, labor, industrial, commercial and other community groups and private agencies engage in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance, mutual respect and understanding. Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie Citv Clerk Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name: Connor, Etain Elisabeth Last First Middle Employer: Musical Arts Association of Miami dba The Cleveland Orchestra Miami Title/Occupation: _Development Officer Business Type: _Performing Arts Organization Business Address: _1444 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 302 Miami, FL 33132 Business Telephone: 305-372-7747 Home Address: _1450 Brickell Bay Dr, Apt 407 Miami, FL 33131 Home Telephone: _305-372-4624 Length of Residence in the City of Miami: native but been back for 8 years since post graduate school PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) () Male (X) White Non -Hispanic () Asian or Pacific Islander (X) Female ( ) Black Non -Hispanic () American Indian or Alaskan Native ( ) Hispanic List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: Advisory Council member, Strong Women Strong Girls Member, Junior League of Miami Class of 2010, Leadership Miami Alumni Interviewer, Georgetown University Lifetime Alumni member, Florida International University Mentor Member, Green Room Society, Adrienne Arsht Center Grant reviewer, Hannibal Cox Jr. Grants, Miarni-Dade County Dept. of Cultural Affairs Community Interests: • Arts & Culture • Education • International Affairs Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Submitted into the public record in connection with Etain E. Connor 2012 Community Relations Board Application items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie City Clerk Name Telephone Sarah Tuskey 904-386-7367 James Thompson 786-493-4444 Jessica Delgado 305-389-3240 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? As a Miami native, I want to contribute to the success and reputation of Miami as a destination not just for the beaches. I have seen the city evolve from a sleepy beach town to an exciting lively. The bonus of Miami is still young and their is the opportunity to have input into how the city will continue to grow and that is an exciting possibility. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? Yes 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? • Since returning to Miami, I have worked in marketing and development in the non-profit industry. I have worked for start up organizations, mature organisations and organizations that closed. I think my experience in this community will provide important insight to the committee regarding arts and culture and its importance to a vibrant community. My experience in development 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? • The Community Relations Board provides insight to the city commission through their experience and expertise. 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? • I do, but believe it takes collaboration and an open mind by all groups to be truly successful. Etain E. Connor 2012 Community Relations Board Application Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie r;a.. el-.1. ETAIN ELISABETH CONNOR 1450 Brickell Bay Dr, #407, Miami, Florida 33131 Cell: (305) 484-3383 Email: connoretain@yahoo.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie City Clerk Development Officer 5/20 1 0 - Present The Cleveland Orchestra Miami, FL • Manage donor relations and gift fulfillment for all donors; Write proposals to foundations, corporations and government organizations; Develop fundraising plan for Miami office; Manage donor events for organization; Develop community relationships; Manage Development and Nominating & Governance Committees; Maintain board relationships; Draft all fundraising and acknowledgement letters, proposals and grants. Development Director 11/2007 — 5/2010 The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, Florida International University Miami, FL • Planned Grand Opening of new 46,000 square foot building; Managed Membership Coordinator and Development Department Interns; Managed donor prospecting, relations, cultivation and stewardship for Museum; Oversaw sponsorship program for museum; Wrote grants and proposals to foundations, corporations and government organizations; Created campaigns and external fundraising opportunities; Established Director's Council for Museum; Assisted Museum Director with implementation of sponsorship and fundraising for museum programs; Oversaw fundraising events at museilm; Worked with Marketing &Communications Director regarding membership newsletter, exhibition sponsorship, and events; Worked with Museum Director and event coordinator to implement museum rental policy. Development Officer 8/2006 — 11/2007 Kristi House Miami, FL • Served as chief coordinator of the Kristi House Breaking the Silence program.; Supported Board fundraising events including Annual Dinner and special fundraising events; Interfaced with corporate donors and prospects on giving opportunities and underwriting programs; Oversaw in -kind donations; Sought new potential sources of funding; Worked with Community Relations Director on donor recognition; Maintained prospects, donors and tracking of gifts in donor database; Managed media relations for all Kristi House events; Supported Community Relations Director with organizational communications activities; Provided other community relations support as requested by Board President, Executive Director and Development Chair. Institutional Marketing & Development Manager 1/2006 — 4/2006 Coconut Grove Playhouse Coconut Grove, FL • Oversaw Marketing department staff including, Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer; Liaised between the Playhouse and local community orgRui7ations; Generated institutional, education and development budgets for advertising and publicity; Teamed with Chief Development Officer to establish innovative ways to fundraise for organization; Initiated development of corporate compensation packages and institutional media kits; Worked with Education department to develop publicity strategies for Teen Tour and Slimmer Theater Camps; Managed publicity and created donor journal for annual gala; Developed segment marketing for season productions; Created and distributed e-mail blasts for events and performances to company database; Created intra-company newsletter. Marketing Coordinator 5/2004 — 12/2005 Miami Performing Arts Center Miami, FL • Coordinated the activities of, supervised interns, volunteers and temporary employees for marketing department for under - construction performing arts center; Assisted senior marketing management and foundation team in the development and execution of the membership campaign; Drafted financial, narrative and statistical reports for Chief Marketing Officer; Designed layout of and assisted with creation of first Center website; Researched and developed target marketing 700- member media database; Designed collateral for Center; Monitored the distribution and publication of all marketing materials; Developed departmental procedures to utilize upon Center opening; Executive committee member that created and implemented requirements and procedures for company -wide constituent database management system. Customer Service Manager 9/2002 — 4/2004 Wildcat Territory New York, NY • Managed all aspects of customer relations, including client acquisition and retention, sales, client relations and account management; Expanded company exposure by targeting local style magazines and by distributing company -marketing materials; Supervised trade show logistics including organi7ation, set up, execution and client follow up; Researched, contacted and secured a major national furniture distributor as an exclusive client; Created company customer service manual; Contributed to Design and development of new bedding products; Surpassed trade show sales goals in three consecutive High Point, NC shows. Content Associate - Broker Content, Outbound 1 /2002 — 9/2002 First Call, a Thomson Financial Company New York, NY • Contributed to development and launch of the Events Calendar on the First Call website now part of Thomson Reuters that provides critical research information; Linked marketing and event coordinators at brokerage firms with information distributed on First Call website; Created and managed database of brokerage firm and association events. Etain E. Connor Resume Page 2 Research Associate 11/2000 — 6/ 2001 Heidrick & Struggles Inc New York, NY • Developed and organized research information for executive search firm in order to add to the company database; Assisted with business development; Identified potential candidates for executive searches; Educated team members of trends and developments in target markets. EDUCATION International Masters in Business Administration 8/ 2000 Florida International University Miami, FL Bachelor of Arts in Classical Humanities 8/1999 Georgetown University Washington D.C. G1ILIGHTS • Member of Leadership Miami Class of 2010; Georgetown University Alurnni Jnterviewer; selected as a 2007 Up & Comer in South Florida by South Florida Business Journal, Junior League of Miami; Girls Advocacy Project (start-up committee); Miami Performing Arts Center, Green Room Society; Georgetown University Alumni Association member; Florida International University Lifetime Alumni member; Grant reviewer for Miami -Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs • Conversant Spanish, Basic French );- Self -motivated professional with excellent project management skills Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Dante City Clerk Candidate for Nomination tothe City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Name: Power, 0cksonBenjamin Employer; Independently employed asconsultant onmultiple projects� - RedevcoCorpnration - Goldman Properties Company Title/Occupation: Independent Consultant: Real Estate Development & Urban Planning Business Type: Real Estate Development & Property Management; Urban Planning/Economic Development Consulting Business Address: 777NE6ISt,Apt, CSU0,Miami, FL3313O Business Telephone: J1S'O8O-4417 Home Address: 777NE6ZSL,Apt. [SOO Miami, FL3313O Home Telephone: Z1S'O88'4417 Leng-th of Residence in the City of Miami: 3 Years & 3 months PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) (x)Male () White Non -Hispanic () Asian orPacific Islander ( ) Female ( ) Black Non -Hispanic ()American Indian nrAlaskan Native Submitted into the public record /nconnection with items BC.3pn 11'15'12 Dwight S'Danie List all affikatmnowith civic and community based organizations and positions held: Member ufMiami Foundation's Miami Fellows Class 6(ZO11-Z0lZ) Founding member of the New Leaders Council Miami Chapter, a national leadership development program for entrepreneurs (ZO11,Pmsent) - City Year Miami Ambassador (IOlO-Present) Member of Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida District Young Leaders grpup(IO11'Present) Co -Founder of Miami Urban Think Tank, a Miami urban planning dialogue group (2009-2010) Board Member, Urban Environment League (2OU9'Z01O) Community Interests: My interests stem from my passion for and strong understanding of the built environment. Aaanative Miamian, I have an ever growing love for all of South Florida, and truly cherish this place as my home. My community interests are based in wanting Miami tobecome a better place every year, both because it is my home but also because I know it to be one of the most unique cities in the world, with an amazing combination of physical beauty and hope and opportunity for people of all backgrounds. Thus mycommunity interests are focused onthe following issues: Ensuring that education isalways improving, both atthe K'12and college levels, sothat local students can continue to improve grow in their talent and find ways to lead Miami, civically and professionally. - Ensuring that our public spaces are appreciated, taken care of, and always improved, with a specific focus on our waterfront spaces and public green spaces, so that these spaces can play a strong positive role in supporting increased community interaction amongst our residents, ' Ensuring the preservation of affordable and livable neighborhoods near the center of the city, ' Identifying economic growth sectors. ' Support the redevelopment ofMiami's inner -ring suburbs with the goal ofcreating mixed' income'weUp|onnedneighborhoodsthatrespondtnK1iami'ssncia/andeconomicinequities. Additional Information: Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Denis Russ, Miami Beach CDC 305-533-0090 Jeffrey Beroow,8ercowRadeU&Fernandez 305-377'6220 Katy Sorenson, The Good Government Initiative 305'689'8212 Submitted into the public record imconnection with items BQqn 11'15'12 0woightS. Dania 0twcInrk QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORyN|NATN]N nOSERVE 0NTHE CITY OF&0|AMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME: Benjamin Power 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? Miami is my Home, through and through, a city with which I feel directly connected. I have lived 6 amazing years outside ofSouth Florida, spent countless summers inChile, and love visiting classic urban cities, but I keep coming back to Miami, the only place where who I am makes sense and I am sure I belong. \ am committed to making Miami the best city it can be because the chY's identity forms a strong foundation for many people, including myown. Miami embodies the American dream, acity of opportunity for all, a unique city where an immigrant population is able to freely integrate itself, explore their identity as participants in the country's progress, and build their own dreams. Asanurban planner and real estate development professional, Miami isalifetime project | hope to dedicate myself to, creating and collaborating on Miami -sensitive solutions that can improve my home. Miami's mix of cultures, warm climate, beaches, architecture and urban redevelopment designs, form a chaotic and eclectic backdrop for a city that plays such a strong international role, making living and working in South Florida a unique experience. I want to ensure that the city's colors are leveraged to create places for cultural exchange and economic development, that preserve the diversity that make Miami the unique microcosm it is today, while inviting others to move here and contribute to a new era of growth. I also want to make sure that our political, business, and non-profit leadership understand the value of social justice in the city, and ensure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy its treasures. /wont to serve onthe City of Miami's Community Relations Board toensure that the City itself is an active supporter and participant in the new energies that are surging throughout the City.|also want to ensure that residents ofthe City have aCR8board that they know they can turn tofor ideas and guidance. 2. Can you dedicate at least 10hours per month toserving onthe Community Relations Board? Yes ( can. | am currently hard working professional that is dedicated to working on Miami issues and have the fortune of being able to commit personal time to work on issues outside of my work. 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? I am a professionally trained urban planner and real estate development professional that understands how the City ofMiami has grown and can grow inthe future. |amostrong communicator, both |n English and Spanish, and believe in the power of communication as a tool for increased effectiveness in projects. I have a strong understanding of all of Miami's existing community groups and their mission and goa Is, which I have obtained through my more professional role at a local non-profit affordable housing development group. Submitted into the public record inconnection with items BQ on 11-15'12 OxvightS. @mnie 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? The [R8exists tohelp embrace, encouraQe and ensure harmonious dialogue, interaction, and cooperation amongst Miami's residents. The CRB serves as a link between residents and the City's representatives and administration, fielding concerns about issues of discrimination, unfair treatment, or tension amongst different resident groups. The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board, by residents themselves, or by the City to help improve the conditions ofinter-group dialogue and relations. 5' Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of M iami? I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue, relations, and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miami's different residents groups. | know how much all ofMiami's residents love their city, and thus | know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami. The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups, united with the same goal of making Miami a better world -class city for all ofits residents tobeable toenjoy. Submitted into the public record inconnection with items BC.3mm 11'15-12 Dm/|ghtS. 0an|w EDUCATION Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Mass. June 2009 Master in City Planning & Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis: How can Social Compact's DrillDown market data support Miami's inner-city retail development? University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Perm. May 2004 Bachelor of Arts: Urban Studies; Psychology Urban Studies Thesis: Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory. D. Benjamin Power 777 NE 6.20d Street, C500, Miami, FL 33138 215-888-4417 dbenjipower@gmail.com Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie City Clerk PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Project Manager Redevco Corporation, Miami, Fla. October 2012 — Present • Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami -Dade County. Director of Community Building & Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S. FL, Miami, Fla. 2010 - 2012 • Led urban planning/community outreach dept., managing staff, budgets, and partnerships arid designing and implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work. • Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative: neighborhood surveys, research, & GIS mapping analysis. Business Development & Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami, Fla. 2009 - 2010 • Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance, market research, site selection support & municipal liaison services, and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market. • Led agency research on local economic conditions & real estate market trends, and managed GIS data and maps. Public & Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Boston, Mass. Summer 2008 • Led Department's research on local residential foreclosure issues, trends & REO property disposition strategies. • Coordinated GIS research & statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25,000 households. Planner/ Project Manager The Curtis Group, Miami, Fla. 2006 - 2007 • Facilitated production of master plans, redevelopment plans, zoning/land use variances & amendments. • Performed planning code research, GIS site analysis & community outreach for real estate development projects. Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM Ilarris/Spillis Candela), Miami, Fla. 2005 - 2006 • GIS data collection & analysis for transportation projects: Miami -Dade BRT; COTA Rapid Transit; WMATA. • Managed contracts & negotiation processes; wrote winning project RFP proposal & project summary sheets. GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory, Philadelphia, PA 2002 —2004 District 2 Commissioner's Project Assistant Miami City Hall, Miarni, Fla. Summer 2002 CONSULTING EXPERIENCE Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami, Fla. Aug 2012 - Present • Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies. Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst AWARDS & HONORS PolicyLink, Oakland, CA Miami Workers Center, Miami, Fla. Summer 2009 Summer 2008 • Miami Fellows Class VI Member • MIT's Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award • Penn's Cipactli Latino Honor Society • Penn's Sphinx Senior Leadership Society • Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston's Affordable Housing Competition: 1 Place Team, Mixed -use TOD proposal VOLUNTEER & CIVIC EXPERIENCE • New Leaders Council: Co-founder of NLC Miami chapter, a national progressive leadership training network. • Miami Urban Think Tank (MU I -I): Co-founded Miami -focused urban planning discussion and writing group. • City Year Miami: Member of City Year's Ambassador Prograrn, acting as mentor to Corps members. SKILLS & AFFILIATIONS • Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst), MS Office, CoStar, ESRI Business Analyst. • Member of: Urban Land Institute; International Consortium of Shopping Centers. • BiculturaU fully fluent in Spanish & English (Native of Santiago, Chile). NAME Vie—TI3C2-/ C-02-4/Ati7r-S () CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Mission The mission of the Community Relations Board is to: • work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise; • identify and contain, as quickly as possible, community tensions; • develop bridges of understanding and support programs in the community; • foster understanding, communication, and mutual respect; • develop and support local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the county; and • assure that resources are in lace to respond to community crisis. The City of Miami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social, racial, religious, linguistic, cultural, economic, and geographic groups comprising the population of this City and include leaders of government, business, religious and educational institutions, civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders." Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight 5. Danie City Clerk QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Each member appointed shall be a resident of the City of Miami with an outstanding reputation for community pride, interest, integrity, responsibility, business or professional ability and who has demonstrated a commitment to intergroup relations. Members shall have demonstrated skills in diplomacy and the ability to: foster mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among all economic, social, religious and ethnic groups in the City; • act as conciliator in controversies involving community relations; • cooperate with federal, State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations; • cooperate in the development of educational programs dedicated to the improvement of community relations; and • enlist the support of, civic leaders; civic, religious, veterans, labor, industrial, commercial and other community groups and private agencies engage in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance, mutual respect and understanding. Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie City Clerk Name: Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Vicrig.14- Last. Employer: Title/Occupation: VicC First Middle Business Type: Business Address: /0/ 4OE,57fL — Business Telephone: 3 Home Address: 3 pop Home Telephone: 30.5 Length of Residence in the City of Miami: .S.-1 Vchlie.3 PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) ()Male ) White Non -Hispanic ('male ()Black Non -Hispanic i•Ygispanic ) Asian or Pacific Islander ) American Indian or Alaskan Native Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie City Clerk QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME V/ CT/DX.iel . Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? eive ce:Lel-7n Vit.(' eln-71 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie City Clerk 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? c.cideKs./a/wfo a_ COM rY1-4- L9oveyi 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: beitiDe9-77c P/Cierif t7psP/772t/77--/ r.e/Linec-As, /9(_.4'Afe/ 43-secalir it? UStl/A-1 OF Co N7E--/-fabe.49/ • RAekal- 4T7X46770A-25 /g5.sc.i 197 6 -52)4172 F-ZAr--(&A 64.),va.et,E ,4554c..? "9-7--72)/1/ e6S5LT7?'177 Community Interests: 67t- r Le / .77 q 7, s Additional Information: Information: Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name /-(0.4c.f* kg.n/JeK- Telephone 5- 7735, bc )3 Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie VICTORIA CERVANTES PO BOX 347406 • Coral Gables, FL 33234 Cell: (305) 519-4900 • flvickster@gmail.com SUMMARY Victoria Cervantes has over 13 years experience in communications including external relations, public relations, community relations, marketing, political and issue -based campaigning and government affairs. In September 2008, Ms. Cervantes was hired as the External Relations Manager for HistoryMiami. Within three years, she was promoted to Vice President of Communications. In 2009-10, she led the implementation of the rebranding at HistoryMiami including graphic design, website, public relations, advertising, environmental graphics, and development of branding style guide. In 2011, Ms. Cervantes led the effort to secure Smithsonian Institution Affiliation for HistoryMiami. Currently, she continues to oversee marketing and communication strategies, social media, budgeting, partnerships/outreach efforts and messaging as it relates to the institutional brand, special events, exhibition and educational progranuning. Prior to HistoryMiami, she worked in the private sector for an architecture/engirieering national firm developing marketing strategic plans that generated over $100 million in new business development, as well as film production and as a congressional staffer for Florida Congressman Peter Deutsch. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HISTORYMIAMI, Miami, FL, September 2008- Present Vice President, Communications and External Relations Manager • Manages the workflow of all creative design jobs starting with initial creative direction, production, review, and approval processes, through to completion • Works closely with the President/CEO, Board of Trustees, and Senior Staff in communicating priorities, positions, and values with the goal of supporting and enhancing HistoryMiami's mission and vision • Content development and management of social media sites including Facebook and Twitter • Provides management and oversight of external consultants • Writes backgrounders, articles, press releases, speeches, talking points and fact sheets as required • Serves as managing editor for annual contemporary history magazine, HM The Magazine of HistoryMiami • Develops partnerships and collaborative marketing initiatives with other local cultural, tourism, media, and related organizations • Responsible for creating annual marketing plan that reflects the immediate and long-teini strategic goals for the tactical execution of communication initiatives URS CORPORATION, Miami, FL -February 2004 - September 2008 Marketing Coordinator, Sr. Marketing Assistant/Researcher and Marketing Assistant • Designed and developed marketing proposals, PowerPoint presentations, and collaterals resulting in over $100 million in sales in four years. Representative clients included Miami -Dade County Parks, Collier County, Duval County, and the Panama Canal Authority. • Provided project support as needed and served as Program Assistant, Crisis Management, and Community Relations Representative for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to the 2004 Florida Hurricanes. VARIOUS FILM AND TELEVISION ASSIGNMENTS, Miami, FL and Los Angeles, CA-2000 - 2004 21'd 2"41 Assistant Director/Asst. Production Office Coordinator/Production Secretary/Location Assistant/ Production Assistant • The Manchurian Candidate (Paramount), 2004 • Bad Boys 11 (Columbia Pictures), 2002 - 2003 • Miss Miami (NBC Pilot), Father Lefty (CBS Pilot), 2002 • Coastlines (Independent Film Channel), 2001 • Snow Dogs (Walt Disney), 2001 • ALI (Columbia Pictures), 2001 • The Hours (Paramount), 2001 • Big Trouble (Walt Disney), 2000 • The Playaz Court (No Justice Pictures), 2000 Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie rt.... Cervantes 2 GORE/LIEBERMAN CALIFORNIA COORDINATED CAMPAIGN, Los Angeles, CA- 2000 Election Day Coordinator • Recruited over 300 Election Day workers in four congressional districts • Maintained database of voters and volunteers • Provided event support for publicity appearances and rallies U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (PETER DEUTSCH, FL-20), Washington, DC- 1997-2000 Scheduler and Office Manager • Served as spokesperson when Congressman was unavailable • Maintained Congressional Member schedule and travel coordination • Provided administrative management for legislative office, accounts payable, HR and information systems Congressional Aide • Served as federal grants coordinator securing grant opportunities for constituent groups • Procured venues and coordinated logistics for video conferences and town hall meetings • Conducted Constituent Casework • Managed military service academy (Air Force, Navy, West Point, Merchant Marine) congressional nomination appointment process for high school students in the 20th Congressional District PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT M.P.P. in Public Policy and Strategic Communications New England College, Henniker, NH (April 2012) Summer Film Production Workshop University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (1999) B.A. in Political Science Florida International University, Miami, FL (December 1995) • Omicron Delta Kappa • Mortar Board • College Democrats SKILLS • Media Relations • Brand Management • Strategic Planning • Social Media • Marketing/Business Development • E-communications AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS • Campaign Logistics/Organizing • Constant Contact Email Marketing • Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Quark Express • Content Management Systems • Microsoft Office • Prospect Research • Raiser's Edge • Lotus Notes Languages: Fluent in English/Spanish; reading and writing fluency in French Florida Democratic Party, Delegate (1994, 1999, 2011) Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Board Member (Present) American Affiliation of Museums, Member (Present) Florida International University Alumni Association, Member (Present) U.S. Capitol Historical Society, Member (Present) Museum of Contemporary Art, Member (Present) Excellence in Service, Florida Leader, 1996 Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie City Clerk RECEIVED 2012NOV 16 AM11: 16 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF MIAMI.FL NAME Jose Soto Z App-et 4 CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD Mission The mission of the Community Relatiotis Board is to: work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise; • identify and contain, as quickly as possible, community tensions; • develop bridges of understanding and support programs in the community; foster understanding, communication, and mutual respect; develop and support local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the county; and • assure that resources are in lace to respond to cornniunity crisis. The City of Miami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social, racial, religious, linguistic, cultural, economic, and geographic groups comprising the population of this City and include leaders of government, business, religious and educational institutions, civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders." Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie City Clark Name: Soto Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board Biographical Profile Jose Last First Middle Employer: Soto Insurance Financial Title/Occupation: Business Type: President @ Soto Insurance Financial Insurance Agency Business Address: 2030 S DOUGLAS Suite 113 Coral Gables Fl, 33134 Business Telephone: 786-529-7686 Horne Address: 2501 S. Douglas Rd. PH-2 Miami, FL 33133 Home Telephone: 305-321-2057 Length of Residence in the City of Miarni: lyear 6mo PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional) (x) Male ) Female ( ) White Non -Hispanic ( ) Black Non -Hispanic (x) Hispanic ) Asian or Pacific Islander ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie ritt, List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held: Member- Kiwanis club of Little Havana Community Interests: Additional Information: Board of Director- Young Agents Council of South Florida Persons acquainted with Candidate's Activities/Experience: Name Telephone Commissioner Francis Suarez 305-992-3342 Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie City Clerk QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD CANDIDATE'S NAME Jose Soto 1. Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board? Give back to the community, facilitate inter -group activites 2. Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board? Yes 3. What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board? Excellent personal and communication skills, a want to make the community a place to hold and house community events. QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2) Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie r:‘.. 4. What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami? 5. Do you feel that positive inter -group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami? Absolutely! Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form. Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC.3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S. Danie City Clerk . Jose Soto 2501 SDOUGLAS PH2* Miami, FL33133 PROFILE * Exceptional bilingual written and visual communication; highly inOuenda|—efecdvenmgcdiobzr ^ Skilled inmeeting deadlines, managing time, and evaluating detailed assignments # Poised and competent awoprofessional business representative, ( follow through! * Analytical and versatile; able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure and with multiple tasks PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Soto Insurance Financial 2012'Current President- Owner State Farm - Dallas 2010-2012 Agent - Owner * Property &Casualty, Life & Health.National/State Mortgage, Series 6&63Ucensed * Top Producing Agent inthe Dallas -Fort Worth NYehnp|ex * Mebnp|mxagent cfthe month second month cfagency * Grew four hundred car assignment into a one thousand car assignment in six months + Multi -lined customers above and beyond company recommended growth numbers CRIKAK BEER - South East Florida 2004-2009 Vice President mfOperations * In charge of South East Florida from West Palm Beach to Key West * Ensure |oOiabco| functionality from brewery in Odenwald Germany to prospective ports of entry * Led initiatives ofnew business development, formulating strategic growth, and raising brand awareness * Opened new accounts, doubling the number ofexisting accounts * Analyzed and redirected advertising dollars into effective targeted market advertising COMPUSA—MiamiFlorida 2004-Current Commercial Sales Manager * Coordinating, directing, and supervising all commercial, government, and educational sales activities * Formulate appropriate sales forecasts coupled with Profit and Loss responsibility # Secured over one million dollars insales nnamonthly basis # Established commercial team toreach top ten position onamonthly basis * PresiUantsC|ub—Dnub|eDiomondnapemtedxvinner EDUCATION FLORIDA INTERNATIONALUNIVERSITY ' Miami, Florida BBA/8ADual Majors inFinanne&Monagement Honors: Oean'sList Standings, GPA3.325 Submitted into the public record imconnection with items @C.3on 11'15'12 Dwight S. 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