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Form Boards/MA-PAB/ZB-0701
OF MIAMI APPLICATION FOR PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
NAME: Michelle Garcia
(First Name) (Middle) (Last Name)
RESIDENCE: 162 NE 25th Street; Apt 308
(Address Line1)
(Address Line 2)
CITY: Miami STATE: FL ZIP: 33137
HOME PHONE: (305) 335-1193 CELL (305) 335-1193 FAX:
EMAIL: garcia.michelleann@gmail.com `S'7.71
PRINCIPLE BUSINESS/EMPLOYER: Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. cr ril
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CITY: Miramar STATE: FL ZIP: 33027
BUS. PHONE:(305) 539-6000 EXT.
SHORT STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
(If you require additional space, attach additional pages.)
1. Describe the qualities, experience, expertise and abilities that you possess that would
make you an effective board member that will act in the public interest.
While a resident of the City of North Miami, I was a long-time member of the Board of Adjustments, their
equivalent to Miami's Planning, Zoning and Appeal Board. My tenure included two years as co-chair. I was
appointment By Councilman Scott Galvin who has also wrote a letter of recommendation which is included in my
application. While serving on this board, I would thoroughly review each application as well as the properties in
question. This would include making visits to the properties and assessing the impact to the surroundings while
asking myself 'common-sense' questions including "does this make sense" and "would it provide a benefit to the
community?" I've also attached my professional resume where you'll see 23 years of continuous employment with
the same organization which demonstrates the level of commitment I place in my efforts.
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2. Describe your educational background and general knowledge of planning and zoning.
While a resident of the City of North Miami, I was a member of the City's Board of a Adjustment, their equivalent of this board. I
served on this board for more than 7 years and was co-chair for the last two years I was a member. As part of my tenure on
this board, I provided approvaTs or denials based whaf is bes -for the areas surrounding the address in question as well as
the city as a whole. Part of my decrston making process, incuded personalty inspecting the property andsearch public records
for details.
3. Describe any prior community or personal involvement that you have had that
demonstrates interest in and concern for planning and planning implementation.
As noted in the prior question, I have prior experiecne sitting on a city board overseeing requests for planinng, zoning and
appeals. I was a member of this board for more than seven years and was co-chair oe more than two years. I also attended c lty commission meetings iaiere items 6f interest to my?o on the board or as a resident were being voted on or discussed:
4. Describe any planning or land use or growth management seminars that you hav .
attended. (T,
As part of my seat on the City of North Miami, we attended many city sponosored seminars. I also read varioy publicans that were applicable to responsiblymyas a board member.
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5. Describe any membership in organizations having the primary aim of the furtherance
of dissemination of knowledge of and support of sound planning and implementation of
planning programs.
6. Describe any other activity evidencing knowledge and interest in the public purposes
of planning and plan implementation.
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I have read and understand the qualifications for members that are set forth in Sec. 62-63 of the City Code, and hereby
certify that:
(1) I do not have any interest in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the city.
(2) I am in a position to represent the public interest, and do not have any personal or private interests likely to
conflict with the public interest.
(3) I do not hold any elective office in any governmental authority in the county or the city.
(4) I am not employed in a full-time capacity by any governmental authority in the county or the city.
(5) As a member of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board I agree to participate in at least one seminar on
planning or zoning to be held in Florida, and approved by the city, during the course of each calendar year that
I remain a member or alternate member of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board.
(6) I acknowledge that I am subject to removal from the board if I fail to meet this requirement each and every year
after assuming board membership or alternate membership.
(7) As a prospective appointee I am subject to a personal appearance before the city commission, to afford the city
commission an opportunity to ascertain my proficiency in the English language, educational background and
general knowledge of planning and zoning.
(8) I am an elector of the City of Miami.
I agree to immediately notify the city clerk if I cease to be a resident and/or an elector of the city during the term of my
office.
I agree that if I were to become a candidate for elective political office during my term and qualify as a candidate for
elective political office, such qualification shall be deemed a tender of my resignation from the board.
I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-611 of the Miami City Code which prohibits me from entering
into any contract or transact any business with the city or any person or agency acting for the city, or from appearing
in representation of any third party before any board, commission or agency of which I am member. I also
understand that prohibition upon activity which is set forth above remains in effect for a period of two years after I
have left city service.
I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-613 of the Miami City Code which prohibits me from
accepting, directly or indirectly, from any person, company, firm or corporation to which any purchase order or
contract is or might be awarded, any rebate, gift, money or anything of value whatsoever, except where given for the
use and benefit of the city.
I agree to submit to the city clerk a complete itemized list of all real property owned by me, whether the title be either
legal or equitable, whether owned in whole or in part, including corporate real property in which I have a controlling
interest or I am an officer of such corporation. I agree to submit to the city clerk said information in the reared form
verified and under oath within 30 days of my appointment and I shall include the following inforffiation's to e
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(2) The municipal or county zoning classification wherein the property is located; and
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(3) The manner in which the property is presently being utilized. 3: ,
I understand that I am required to list only those real properties that are located within the corporate Itthits of e city�r
those properties located 500 feet beyond the corporate limits of the city. cn
I agree to comply with all financial disclosure requirements of the City, the County and the State including the
requirements set forth in Section 2-11.1 of the Miami -Dade County Code, and Florida Statutes Sec. 112-3145.
I agree to comply with all ethics course requirements of City of Miami Code Section 2-654.
I acknowledge that the code of ethics of Miami -Dade County shall apply to me as a member or alternate member of the
Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board and hereby agree to abide by all the provisions thereof.
For additional information on Code citations, please visit the website of the Office of the City Attorney at http://www.
miamigov.com/cityattorney/index.html for internet links to citations.
I recognize that membership on the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board requires my regular attendance and
participation at board meetings.
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I hereby certify that all information in this application is complete, truthful, and accurate to
the best of my knowledge and that I have read and understand the qualifications and
conditions of membership listed in this application.
Print Name Michelle Garcia
Signature
Date
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Please complete this form and submit to:
Office of the City Clerk
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Attn: Nicole N. Ewan
Information may be copied and pasted into this form from other computer programs, i.e.
MS Word. Information that is typed directly into the form may be "Saved as Text" and
then opened in other computer programs.
For additional information on the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, please contact
Ms. Olga Zamora, Chief of Hearing Boards, at (305) 416-2037 or email at:
ozamora@miamigov.com
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Councilman - District 1
June 31, 2015
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this recommendation letter on behalf of Michelle Garcia who is interested in a position on
the City of Miami's Zoning Board.
Ms. Garcia served on North Miami's Board of Adjustment for over seven years. She was co-chair of
that same body for over two years. You will find that Ms. Garcia is dedicated to community service
and leadership.
I have personally known Ms. Garcia for thirty years. I have no doubt you would find her an asset to
your Zoning Board.
Th you for co j ering her.
S 'a TT GALVIN
Councilman
Office of the Mayor and Council
776 NE 125 Street 1 North Miami 1 Florida 133161
Office: 305.895.9815 Fax: 305.892.9899
E-mail: scattlscatt-galvin.com Web: www.scatt-galvin.com
Michelle Garcia
Miami, Florida 33137
Phone: (305) 335-1193 ❑ Email: garcia.michelleann(a�gmail.com
SUMMARY
Highly skilled professional with 20 years' experience in travel industry operations, sales and marketing,
e-commerce, web design, social media, resource management, annual planning, project management
and Customer Relationship Management. My skills and accomplishments include:
• Managing marketing revenue streams generating revenues exceeding several million dollar a
year
• Overseeing development and day to day support of marketing based websites / portals
• Project Management in efforts ranging in value from $100K - $14M.
• Managing development of Mobile Apps
• Relationship Management expert ensuring that needs of the Business units are successfully
delivered
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROYAL CARIBBEAN AND CELEBRITY CRUISES — Miami, FL DEC 1992 — PRESENT
Senior IT Business Analyst, Marine Safety, Risk Management and e-Commerce, January 2015 to
Present
• Provides day to day IT Functional support to Marine Safety, Risk Management, Azamara Club
Cruises websites and Global Tour Operations Business Units
• Manage all components of projects with various levels of effort ranging in value from $100K -
$14M.
• Creating documents required for application development
• Maintaining annual operating plans
• Primary liaison between IT and the Marine Safety, Risk Management and e-commerce Marketing
Business Units
Senior IT Business Analyst, Web Marketing and e-Commerce, Mar 2013 — January 2015
• Functional Lead of web application redesign
• Applies expert knowledge of e-commerce website
• Creating documents required for application
• Manage all components of projects with various levels of effort ranging in value from $100K -
$14M.
• Primary liaison between IT and the B2C Marketing Business Unit
Manager, Quality and Certification, Mar 2012 — Mar 2013 -
• Implemented a centralized Quality and Certification organization Tcr.,
• Developed a strategic growth plan that allowed for flexible growth
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices and standards ?:: T
• Develop financial operating plans showing ROI and long term savings benefits �., , ,
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Manager, IT Global Business Solutions, Mar 2008 — Mar 2012
• Managed multi -skilled team responsible for enhancements, maintenance and support of e-
commerce websites
• Primary liaison between IT and the B2B Trade Marketing Business Unit
• Reduced application defects by 25%.
• Reduced the life -span of application defects
• Established and proactively managed annual operational budget.
• Provided new ideas / concepts that allowed for an enhanced web shopping experience.
• Followed current booking trends and make recommendations based on these trends.
• Led application development introducing new concepts which enhance web user experience
• Facilitated design and development of business solutions supporting specific business strategies
IT Team Lead / Analyst, Apr 2007 - Mar 2008
• Day to Day Management of Functional Analysts
• Maintained relationships with the Business Users
• Managed the enhancements marketing applications
• Serves as Project Manager for small scale projects.
• Serves as Business / Functional Analyst on large scale projects.
Supervisor, Air Ticketing and Documentation, Mar 2004 — Apr 2007
Business Analyst — Air/Sea Operations, Business Jul 2001— Mar 2004
Senior Representative, Customer Relations, Feb 2000 — Jul 2001
Representative, Customer Relations Dec 1995 — Feb 2000
Reservations Sales Consultant, Dec 1992 — Dec 1995
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts - English; 3.6 GPA
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
Pursuing Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University; Current GPA 3.3
Projected Graduation: March, 2016
Early Acceptance, Master's Program
Intended Major - Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
Projected Graduation: May 2017
AWARDS
Justice Served Award — Presented by Let America Know — 2013
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Employee of the Quarter — 4th Quarter 2002
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Circle of Excellence, Employee of the Year -2003
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Commodore Award — 1st Quarter 2004
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CORPORATE SERVICE / TRAINING
10+ year member of the corporate Situation Response Team (Go Team) including 8 years as
Captain
Family Assistance Foundation Training Human Response Training
INTERESTS AND AWARDS
Member; City of North Miami Board of Adjustments - 2005 to 2014
Co -Chair — 2012 to 2014
CITY
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EMAIL: ajgersten@gmail.com
PRINCIPLE BUSINESS/EMPLOYER: Gramps Bar LLC
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 176 NW 24th St.
(Address Linel)
(Address Line 2)
CITY: Miami STATE: FL ZIP: 33127
BUS. PHONE: 3057245342 EXT.
SHORT STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
(If you require additional space, attach additional pages.)
1. Describe the qualities, experience, expertise and abilities that you possess that would
make you an effective board member that will act in the public interest.
I am a 4th generation Miamian and I share the same commitment that my family has made to serving this city in both the
private and public sectors.
Effective communication; an ethical and balanced approach to problem solving; strong leadership; and intellectual curiosjy
have all served me well in my pursuits so far, and that will serve me well as a board member acting in the interest of the citizens
of the City of Miami.
I served as an Assistant State Attorney for the State of Florida in Monroe County; I've been involved in real estate development,
project management, and construction; served on several non-profit and governmental boards; I'm a small business owner in
heavily regulated industry; in each of these capacities, it has been necessary with state, city, county and national codes and
agencies in every one of my undertakings.
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2. Describe your educational background and general knowledge of planning and zoning.
My educational background: High School Diploma (Theater) / New World School of the Arts; Bachelor of Arts (Theater) /
University of Florida; Juris Doctor / St. Thomas University School of Law.
My general knowledge of planning and zoning comes from my experiences as a real estate developer, attorney, bar owner and
operator, as a small business owner who must navigate the interwoven fabric of rules, ordinances, regulations, laws,
administrative processes, and politics.
Additionally, in anticipation of this application, I've been reading selected works from the MIT OpenCourseWare School of
Architecture Urban Planning courses' reading lists.
3. Describe any prior community or personal involvement that you have had that
demonstrates interest in and concern for planning and planning implementation.
Whilst working in Key West for several years, I joined Reef Relief, a long-standing, well respected environmental organization
that focuses on protecting coral reef. Reef Relief shaped policy through an education curriculum based on sound science and
through advocation for planning policy to minimize the harm done to the water quality that our entire state relies on for drinking,
swimming, tourism, sustenance and transportation. In this respect, we participated in policy discussions with various federal,
state, and city agencies on matters pertaining to the planning of the City of Key West and the surrounding areas.
When I opened my business in Wynwood, I became involved with (and would serve as chairman of) the Wynwood Art District
Association and a committee member of the subsequently created Wynwood Business Improvement District. For several years, I
have participated as an active voice in discussions related to growth, sustainability, planning, and zoning in the Wynwood Cafe
District and BID boundary.
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5. Describe any membership in organizations having the primary aim of the fltherance
of dissemination of knowledge of and support of sound planning and implementation of
planning programs.
I sit on several committees of the Wynwood Business Improvement District. Specifically. as a committee member of the
Programming Committee, I participate in discussions regarding the effective use of public and private space for public use. The
conversation is one that integrates knowledge of public assemblies, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, the arts, crowds, culture
and how those concerns are addressed within the existing planning/zoning framework, and also how the current framework
might be affected or evolve in Wynwood and be used in the future to enhance the whole city and its neighborhoods.
6. Describe any other activity evidencing knowledge and interest in the public purposes
of planning and plan implementation.
I currently sit on the City of Miami Code Enforcement Board and the City of Miami Nuisance Abatement Board.
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I have read and understand the qualifications for members that are set forth in Sec. 6243,Cc of the `Cit>ode, and hereby
certify that:
(1) I do not have any interest in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, Wcay, or servfc4or the it .
(2) I am in a position to represent the public interest, and do not have any persl or pnva.interests likely to
conflict with the public interest. Z�,9'�, • O3
(3) I do not hold any elective office in any governmental authority in the county or the city.'/?\,.
(4) I am not employed in a full-time capacity by any governmental authority in the county or the city'
(5) As a member of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board I agree to participate in at least one seminar on
planning or zoning to be held in Florida, and approved by the city, during the course of each calendar year that
I remain a member or alternate member of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board.
(6) I acknowledge that I am subject to removal from the board if I fail to meet this requirement each and every year
after assuming board membership or alternate membership.
(7) As a prospective appointee I am subject to a personal appearance before the city commission, to afford the city
commission an opportunity to ascertain my proficiency in the English language, educational background and
general knowledge of planning and zoning.
(8) I am an elector of the City of Miami.
I agree to immediately notify the city clerk if I cease to be a resident and/or an elector of the city during the term of my
office.
I agree that if I were to become a candidate for elective political office during my term and qualify as a candidate for
elective political office, such qualification shall be deemed a tender of my resignation from the board.
I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-611 of the Miami City Code which prohibits me from entering
into any contract or transact any business with the city or any person or agency acting for the city, or from appearing
in representation of any third party before any board, commission or agency of which I am member. I also
understand that prohibition upon activity which is set forth above remains in effect for a period of two years after I
have left city service.
I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-613 of the Miami City Code which prohibits me from
accepting, directly or indirectly, from any person, company, firm or corporation to which any purchase order or
contract is or might be awarded, any rebate, gift, money or anything of value whatsoever, except where given for the
use and benefit of the city.
I agree to submit to the city clerk a complete itemized list of all real property owned by me, whether the title be either
legal or equitable, whether owned in whole or in part, including corporate real property in which I have a controlling
interest or I am an officer of such corporation. I agree to submit to the city clerk said information in the required form
verified and under oath within 30 days of my appointment and I shall include the following information as to each
parcel of land:
(1) The legal description and common address;
(2) The municipal or county zoning classification wherein the property is located; and
(3) The manner in which the property is presently being utilized.
I understand that I am required to list only those real properties that are located within the corporate limits of the city or
those properties located 500 feet beyond the corporate limits of the city.
I agree to comply with all financial disclosure requirements of the City, the County and the State including the
requirements set forth in Section 2-11.1 of the Miami -Dade County Code, and Florida Statutes Sec. 112-3145.
I agree to comply with all ethics course requirements of City of Miami Code Section 2-654.
I acknowledge that the code of ethics of Miami -Dade County shall apply to me as a member or alternate member of the
Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board and hereby agree to abide by all the provisions thereof.
For additional information on Code citations, please visit the website of the Office of the City Attorney at http://www.
miamigov.com/cityattorney/index.html for internet links to citations.
I recognize that membership on the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board requires my regular attendance and
participation at board meetings.
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I hereby certify that all information in this application is complete, truthful, and accurate to
the best of my knowledge and that I have read and understand the qualifications and
conditions of membership listed in this application.
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Print Name Adam Jason Gersten
Signature
Date August 6, 2015
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Please complete this form and submit to:
Office of the City Clerk
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Attn: Nicole N. Ewan
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Information may be copied and pasted into this form from other computer programs, i.e.
MS Word. Information that is typed directly into the form may be "Saved as Text" and
then opened in other computer programs.
For additional information on the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, please contact
Ms. Olga Zamora, Chief of Hearing Boards, at (305) 416-2037 or email at:
ozamora@miamigov.com
Form Boards/MA-PAB/ZB-0701.02
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