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Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION
NOMINATION FORM FOR APPOINTED MEMBERS
SUBMITTED BY THE DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER, CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
To be completed by the DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER, CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, and submitted to the OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK at
3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE. Please note, the District 5 Commissioner and City Manager shall, at least ten (10) days prior to the marking of
any appointment, make available for public inspection the names of prospective appointees, including a short statement of their
qualifications,
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City Code Sec. 2-884(e) states: "No employee of Miami -Dade County, Florida, or any Municipality
therein other than City of Miami employees, shall serve on or be appointed to any board of the City of
Miami."
Section 2-612. Transacting Business with the City.
Are You an employee f Miami -Dade County or any municipality therein other than the City of
Miam>_ / /1 Do you do business or receive contracts from the City of Miami?
Printed Name Date Signed
❑ DISTRICT 5 CO MISS ONER'S DESIGNEE ❑ CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
NOMINEE'S ADDRESS INSIDE BOUNDARIES? Y N N/A
NOMINEE MEETS AGE REQUIREMENTS Y N N/A
NOMINEE'S PROOF OF QUALIFICATION PROFERRED:
NYKEAH L. COHEN
EDUCATION
University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL August 2009 — May 2012
Juris Doctor, May 2012
Honors: "Student Commencement Speaker" University of Miami School of Law (2012); Order of the Barristers (2012);
Thomas Ewald Memorial Litigation Skills "Book Award" Recipient (2011); "Elite 8" Regional Semi-finalist TYLA
National Trial Competition (2012); "Best Cross -Examination" Fordham University School of Law Kelly Trial Advocacy
Invitational (2011); "Best Closer" March Madness Regional Closing Argument Competition Winner (2011); Thurgood
Marshall Mock Trial Competition Quarterfinalist (2011); Charles C. Papy, Jr. 1L Moot Court Competition Quarterfinalist
(2010); Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton Litigation Skills Scholarship Recipient (2011); Dean's Merit Scholarship
Recipient (2009-2012)
Activities: The Society of Bar and Gavel; University of Miami Mock Trial Team; Honor Council; Student Ambassador;
Center for Ethics and Public Service PREP Clinic CLE Student Facilitator
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Master of Science, Management and Administration of Educational Programs
The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Arts, English with an emphasis in Creative Writing
EXPERIENCE
August 2007January 2009
Degree Conferred- June 2013
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Office of the State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit, Ft. Lauderdale, I'L rs ne 2W3-Present
Assistant State Attorney
■ Represent the People of the State of Florida in the prosecution of violations of the state's criminal statute --through the
litigation of jury trials, non -jury trials, evidentiary motions, criminal hearings, plea agreements, and case filing.
Honors: Featured Oral Advocate, Gerald Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program
Dolphin Park High School, Miramar, FL
Senior Lab Instructor/ Writing Coordinator
■ Provided a wide range of educational instruction and facilitation, life skills tutorials, and post -secondary college and career
counseling to at -risk youths who sought to obtain a high school diploma. Created and facilitated test -based writing curricula to
prepare students for the annual administration of the Florida Comprehensive and Assessment Writing Examination.
The Honorable Judge Donald L. Graham, Miami, rL
U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
Judicial Intern
• Researched and drafted orders on jurisdictional questions relating to the following:
■ Whether out-of-state plaintiffs had standing to file claims against failed corporations in receivership
■ Whether defendant's affirmative defenses were foreclosed due to statutory exhaustion requirements of the FIRREA
Office of the City Attorney, North Miami, FL June 2011 — August 2011
Legal Intern
• Researched case law under the Florida Contraband and Forfeiture Act and prepared Officers for trial testimony
• Drafted proposals based on 501(c)(3) inquiries and Amicus Curiae Brief on Red Light Camera issues within the City of Miami
• Created and facilitated a legal professional development presentation to North Miami Police Officers
University of Miami Children & Youth Law Clinic, Coral Gables, FL August 2010 — June 2011
Clinical Intern
• Represented former foster care youths in landlord -tenant disputes, benefits renewal, and educational placement matters
• Prepared memoranda and proposed orders; drafted court pleadings and preliminary motions in preparation for hearings
• Developed case plan and strategies; conducted client meetings and case negotiations
August 2012 June 2013
August 2011— November 2011
NYKEAH L. COHE
The Honorable Judge Patrick A. White, August 2010 — November 2010
U.S. Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Miami,fL
Judicial Intern
• Researched case law on suits brought under §1983
• Prepared and delivered mock voir dire, opening statements, and closing arguments
Law Offices of the Public Defender, Juvenile Division, Miami, FL June 2010 — August 2010
Legal Intern, Center for Ethics and Public Service
• Researched case law on Fourth & Fifth Amendment violations
• Drafted and filed motions .to suppress based on Miranda violations, plain view doctrine, and solicitation of illegal confessions
• Conducted client interviews and assisted with case strategy development
Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Miami, It August 2006 — August 2009
Teacher, Advanced Placement/Language Arts/Intensive Reading
• MDCPS/U 1'D Rookie Teacher of the Year Region III/District Runner Up
• Created successful educational initiatives: The Link, M.L.K. M.O.V.E.R.S., and Breakfast at the West
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Board Member, Historic Hampton House (2014-Present)
• Law School Liaison, TJ Reddick Bar Association (2014-Present)
• Member, Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court, (2013-Present)
• 18cn Southern Regional Representative, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; (2005-2007); Member (2004-Present)
LIBERTY CITY
Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION
NOMINATION FORM FOR APPOINTED MEMBERS
SUBMITTED BY THE DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER, CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
To be completed by the DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER, CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, and submitted to the OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK at
3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE. Please note, the District 5 Commissioner and City Manager shall, at least ten (10) days prior to the marking of
any appointment, make available for public inspection the names of prospective appointees, including a short statement of their
qualifications.
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EDUCATION:
WORK EXPERIENCE:
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
City Code Sec. 2-884(e) states: "No employee of Miami -Dade County, Florida, or any Municipality
therein other than City of Miami employees, shall serve on or be appointed to any board of the City of
Miami."
Section 2-612. Transacting Business with the City.
Are You an employee of Miami -Dade County or any municipality therein other than the City of
Miami? Do you do business or receive contracts from the City of Miami?
Please sign here
Signature
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Printed Name
Date Signed
❑ DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER'S DESIGNEE ❑ CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
NOMINEE'S ADDRESS INSIDE BOUNDARIES? Y N N/A
NOMINEE MEETS AGE REQUIREMENTS Y N N/A
NOMINEE'S PROOF OF QUALIFICATION PROFERRED:
SAMANTHA PRESTON
250 NE 25th Street Apt. 1104 Miami, FL 33137
(786) 342 — 5134 • sdanielle04@aol.com
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Coral Gables, FL Juris Doctor, cum laude, May 2011
GPA: 3.2/4.0
Law Review:
Honors:
Activities:
University of Miami Race and Social Justice Law Review, Editor -in -Chief
Society of Bar and Gavel, Secretary; University of Miami Law Student Feature of the Month; Dean's
Certificate of Achievement in Street Law and Higher Education and the Law Seminar, 2009 — 2010;
Center for Ethics and Public Service Street Law Clinical Program Fellow; Honor Council Member
Black Law Student Association; John T. Gaubatz 1L Moot Court Competition, Semi -Finalist;
Lawyers & Literacy Project; The Books & Buddies Project, H.O.P.E.
SPELMAN COLLEGE, Atlanta, GA
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Honors: Dean's List; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, cum laude, December 2007
EXPERIENCE
QUINTAIROS, PRIETO, WOOD & BOYER P.A., Miami, FL
Attorney, September 2014- Current
Handled all aspects of first party property insurance litigation from beginning to end, including communicating with
other defense counsel, preparing motions, taking and defending depositions, attending mediations and appraisals,
contacting experts, and preparing settlement documents. Argued law and motion matters in court. Prepare detailed
legal memoranda and litigation status reports to clients. Engaged in trial preparation.
COLE, SCOTT & KISSANE P.A., Miami, FL
Attorney, August 2012- September 2014
Managed voluminous insurance defense caseload focusing on first party property trial defense from inception of
lawsuit through settlement/trial. Conducted witness and party depositions. Represented insurance carrier in mediations
and court hearings. Attended property inspections. Drafted and argued various motions, including motions to dismiss
and for summary judgment. Conducted settlement negotiations and provide weekly status updates to the client.
ACOSTA CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, P.A., Coral Gables, FL
Attorney, September 2011- August 2012
Worked primarily on worker's compensation, insurance defense and personal injury litigation matters. Participated in
discovery process. Summarized medical, employment and insurance records. Researched applicable case law and
statutes. Drafted various pleadings, motions, and status reports. Attended mediations, pre-trial and final hearings.
Conducted depositions of witnesses. Participated in settlement negotiations.
SUGARMAN & SUSSKIND, P.A., Coral Gables, FL
Law Clerk, December 2010 — May 2011
Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda regarding diverse labor and employment law matters. Assisted
senior associate with pre-trial and trial preparation. Filed documents with court. Conducted client intake interviews.
THE HONORABLE JUSTICE R. FRED LEWIS, FLORIDA SUPREME COURT, Tallahassee, FL
Judicial Intern, August 2010 — December 2010 ----
Reviewed and made recommendations concerning petitions for discretionary review, attorney disne ntaters-and
extraordinary writ petitions. Performed legal research and assisted with bench memoranda. Attendee15 rat a guments,
discussed cases with staff attorney, and assisted in the drafting of orders or opinions. -,_r cri :j
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association
Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association
LIBERTY CITY
Liberty City Commun t ty Revitalization Trust
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION
Name: J EFF pe/ AAPGr. Telephone:
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Address: 4) I' )J L) 4Ve 12Q SON / -tS€, FL. 33&
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Business/Employer: '3-eCoaCOPNA-AN MSC, Bus. Tele: O 3 -17:
Business/Employer Address: 3v I TiAE/
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City/Zip Code
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List any property(ies) to which you hold title located within City of Miami limits.
ity Code Sec. 2-884(e) states: "No employee of Miami -Dade County, Florida, or any
iuucipality therein other than City, of Miami employees, shall serve on or be appointed t
any hoard of the City of Miami,
Are You art employee of Miami -Dade Coun
of Miami?
any municipality therein other than the C1'.
Please provide the following information in the space provided, or attach resume
WORK EXPERIENCE:
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTWITIES:
Signature:
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BIOGRAPHY
OF:
REVEREND JEFFREY L. MACK.
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Jeffrey L. Mack a native Floridian, born November 20, 1961 at Mount SinaiHo,tal,
Miami, Florida, to Mrs. Etta M. Priester and the late Rev. Bobby L. Mack. He grew up in
Carver Ranches (Hollywood) AKA "The Mecca" and attended Public Schools in Broward
County.
Rev. Mack was baptized by his Father and became a member of Community Missionary
Baptist Church, Hollywood, Florida. He served in the Choir until lie joined the Usher Ministry
in 1977. May 8, 1983, Rev. Mack accepted his calling from the Lord into the Gospel Ministry,
May 31, 1994, Rev. Mack was called to the pastorage of the Second Canaan Missionary
Baptist Church, Miami, Florida. Pastor is married to the lovely Sis. Sandra A. Spence.
Together, they have six (6) kids and five (5) grandchildren.
Pastor Mack worked for Wa1-Mart for nine (9) years from 1998 — 2007. Rev. Mack has been
pastor of Second Canaan Missionary Baptist Church for the past sixteen (16) years. Rev. Mack
and the membership are constantly striving, serving, and working for the Lord. The Lord has
blessed us both Spiritually and Financially and is continuing to elevate us to a higher level in his
will.
Pastor Mack is currently a member of the Florida East Coast Minister's and Deacon's
Union, A Board Member of the Florida East Coast Baptist Association, Board Member of the
Mecca Celebration of Carver Ranches, He is advisor to the President of the Florida General
Baptist State Convention, He is. a Teacher for the State and District Congress of Christian
Education. He is a graduate of Revelation message Bible College with a Bachelor's Degree in
Ministry. He also has a Master's Degree in Christian Ministry from Jacksonville Theological
S eminary.
One of his favorite Scriptures is: Proverbs 3: 5 — 6. "Trust in the Lord with all thine
heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall
direct thy paths".
LIBERTY CITY
TRUST
Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION
NOMINATION FORM FOR APPOINTED MEMBERS
SUBMITTED BY THE DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER, CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
To be completed by the DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER, CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, and submitted to the OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK at
3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE. Please note, the District 5 Commissioner and City Manager shall, at least ten (10) days prior to the marking of
any appointment, make available for public inspection the names of prospective appointees, including a short statement of their
qualifications.
Name: D/ V I E /t✓ ` PD ( SO l lE Telephone: .5c:7 —to G 1' g 29 78'6-38 7 847
Address: ! 20d N e / A 1 F L 33 t5e e/cell)
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Business/Employer Address:
(Street/City/Zip Code)
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Signatu
City Code Sec. 2-884(e) states: "No employee of Miami -Dade County, Florida, or any Municipality
therein other than City of Miami employees, shall serve on or be appointed to any board of the City of
Miami."
Section 2-612. Transacting Business with the City.
Are You an employee of M. mi-Dade County or any municipality therein other than the City of
Mia ` you do business or receive contracts from the City of Miami?
Printed Name
(k7 if
Date Signed
ISTRICT 5 0 MISSIONER'S DESIGNEE ❑ CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
NOMINEE'S ADDRESS INSIDE BOUNDARIES? Y N N/A
NOMINEE MEETS AGE REQUIREMENTS Y N N/A
NOMINEE'S PROOF OF QUALIFICATION PROFERRED:
DAVIE MADISON
9200 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33150
Home: 305.691.8229 I Cell: 786.387.8479 I daviemadison@gmail.com
Internal Consultant
RELATIONSHHIP CARE CONSULTANT, 06/2014 — PRESENT, AMERICAN EXPRESS
• Provide strategic counsel to employees within American Express on a full range of internal projects.
• Responsible for implementing and documenting service recovery
• Highlight issues through feedback and recommend changes in workflows, procedures, service levels,
based on customer demands to meet their needs and ensure quality service is given at all times.
• Analyze data with analytical, statistical, and optimization techniques to identify insights,
opportunities, relationships, and quantify/measure results
• Evaluate processes and systems for opportunities to reengineer and transform business operations,
through improving and optimizing operational performance, customer satisfaction, and operation
financials
RELATIONSHIP CARE PROFESSIONAL, 05/2012 — 06/2014, AMERICAN EXPRESS
• Setup and maintain customer online profiles
• Guide customers through website navigation and functionality
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• Deliver extraordinary customer care by responding to questions about client accounts
• Maintain acceptable performance standards, including effectiveness, efficiency, & quality
• Resolving client concerns within company policies/procedures & regulatory compliance
FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, 06/2011 — 05/2012, AXA ADVISORS
• Analyzed client financial information for improvement opportunities
• Developed, recommend, & implement appropriate strategies, products, & services for clients
• Reviewed & updated policy, processes, & procedures for regulatory compliance
• Acquired new clients on an ongoing basis
TEAM LEAD, 08/2006 — 06/2011, AT&T
• Responsible for daily ETL of group sales & efficiency data into Oracle l Og
• Responsible for data integrity, quality, & normalization
• Performed business intelligence & analytics via MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Suite
• Developed reports for senior management
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY, TALLAHASSEE, FL
Electrical Engineering, 2006
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LIBERTY CITY
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Liberty City Community flevitalization Trust
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION
Name: 34WW1i-'� 90446.44A, Telephone: 7l-1-3t 2 -7t aD-
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Business/Employer Address: 4436' ,. j r / ofvf
(Street/City/Zip Code)
Bus. Tele:
List any property(ies) to which you hold title located within City of Miami limits.
City Code Sec. 2-884(e) states: "No employee of Miami -Dade County, Florida, or any
Municipality therein other than City of Miami employees, shall serve on 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?
Please provide the following information in the space provided, or attach r`-'ei ime
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Objective
To engage in the structuring, knpiernantation and development of a
company that will impaot the well being of the individual, the family and
the community,
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High School thploma
08n994- 08/1998 Florida Atlantic University, MI
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Professional 04/1099 - 06/2003 SNS Child Care Devekpmenl $r4ce Mlami, FL
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▪ Oversee and provide administrative supped to the Executive Director
of program
• Maintains all cilenrs files of agency $ oerrespondence, grants,
and legal documentation,
• Manages all physical property owned b w in
agency
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Oveisee and amide administrative support. to the Bowe of Dream
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faion. Inc.
• Maintains all files of agency fomis, correspondence, grants, and legal
docanentdon.
• Performs personnel management funcliOns such as writing and
updating eigem pcities and procedures, cornposIng and tistributIng
job announcements, measuring that personnel practices are in
compliance with applicable local, state and federal statues
• Prepares all administration budgets by being farngiar with the format for
all regular programs, preparing budgets based upon general spending
and funding limits, budgets modifications and being responsible for all
administrative expenses.
▪ Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basit, receives and
documents a5 incoming monies.
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Accreditation& Department of Children & Families:
MAPP Training Course/Foster Home
Department of Children & Families
Florida Department of ln.surance
Licenses
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Certificate of Behavior modification
Certificate of MAPP Tmining
Child Care Courses Certificate
Issued State License illA310783
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