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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOSPB Resume for AppointmentJami Reyes 1111 SW 15+Avenue, #2223 Miami, EL 33130 Phone: 305.951.9777 • E-Mail: jami@jamireyes.com www.jamireyes.com www.linkedin.com/in/jamireyes www.about.me/jamireyes Summary of Qualifications l<' CEIVF ? 2Oi6 OCT1 AM 9: 28 OF!`;jE, OFI ji: tin' CLERK CITY OF MIAMI JR I am an accomplished and integrity -driven professional offering more than 20 years of business experience with strengths in government relations and corporate communications. In my work, I have crafted effective messages, forged lasting relationships, secured top media placements, advanced issues and ideas, and helped individuals and organizations quietly move agendas or boldly stand out in a crowded field. I have direct experience with community relations and consensus building on a variety of issues and projects related to real estate development in South Florida. My multidisciplinary approach generates results for my clients by leveraging my extensive media relations experience Together with my knowledge of public policy and solid working relationships with public, civic and community leaders. Professional Strengths Public & Government Relations • Corporate Communications • Partnership Development- Coalition Building • Strategic Positioning English & Hispanic Language Media • Crisis Communications • Social Media • Grassroots & Comm unity Relations • Events Management Professional & Educational Development Community Outreach Manager, 5wire Properties, Inc., Miami, FL June 2012 — Present As the community outreach manager for Swire and its Brickell City Centre project, the company's latest mixed -use development in Brickeli. I work with neighborhood and business groups to provide them critical community information on Brickell City Centre's development activities. I am also the liaison between Swire and government leaders (federal, state, and municipal). I am part of the development team and work closely with the VP of Development to create community, government, and economic -related strategies for current and future projects. Owner, Jami Reyes & Co., Miami, FL February 2008 —June 2012 A government relations & corporate communications Cum based in Downtown Miami, FL, specializing in real estate development, technology, and public/private partnerships. Clients included The Center @ MDC, The Miami Book Fair International, Biscayne Housing Group, Florida Power & Light, AVE Aviation & Commerce Center, Balfour Beatty, among others. Partner, Gordon Reyes & Co., Miami, FL August 2002 — January 2008 A Miami -based marketing, public affairs and communications consulting firm specializing in the real estate, entertainment, technology and international business sectors. I was responsible for overseeing all company operations including staff. I was also in charge of client relations and client interaction with governments at all levels, and was cc -tasked with business development and revenue generation for the firm. Administrative Partner, Gordon Reyes Diaz-Balart, Miami, FL November 1999 —July 2002 V helped establish this Miami -based marketing, public affairs and communications consulting firm together with founder Seth Gordon and business partner ForrnerState Senator& now US Congressman, Mario Diaz-Balart. I managed the staff and concentrated on new business development, lead generation, and government relations. Vice President, Citigate Dewe Rogerson, Miami, FL November 1998 — October 1999 The UK -based global public relations firm Citigate acquired Gordon Sloan-DiazBalart. I moved into direct responsibilities for business development, investor relations, media relations and public affairs. Chief Operating Officer, Seth Gordon Associates d/b/a Gordon Sloan -Diaz Balart August 1996— November1998 I was in charge of operations including account management, accounting,and human resources. Jami Reyes Community Leadership Board Member (former Chair), Miami Parking Authority {Department of Off -Street Parking, City of Miami) Board, Builders Association of South Florida (BASF) Executive Board, Latin American Business Association (LABA) Board, Friends of Gusman (Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts) Member, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Former Board Member, Executive Committee, Latin Builders Association Former Board Member, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Former Board Member, Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bond Oversight Board (by Appointment of City of Miami Mayor, Manny Diaz) Former Chair, International Marketing Committee, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Skilled -based Volunteering Habitat for Humanity - Fundraising, Construction Rehabilitation His House Children's Home — Public Relations, Fundraising, Construction Rehabilitation March of Dimes (Miami Chapter) -Pro-Bono Public Relations -"building Our Community" Awards which awards local business leaders for their efforts in making Miami -Dade County a better community. Lotus House Shelter for Women (Lilies of the Valley) -Pro-Bono Public Relations & Fundraising Associated Industries of Florida -Pro-Bono Business Development "Partnership for Recovery/No Blue Roofs" -a grass -root public/private initiative created by a group of community and business leaders to Miami -Dade county residents still struggling with housing needs since Hurricane Wilma. Latin Builders Association (LBA) "Toy Drive" -over 3040 toys and 1000 bicycles are given away in five schools under the Miami -Dade Zone (schools with the highest ratings of free lunches) as Holiday presents. Back -to -school backpacks are also distributed at the beginning of each school year. Proyecto Magazine, The Magazine of the Latin Builders -Advisory Board and also served as the assistant publisher of Proyecto, the magazine doubled its profits during my supervision. Recognitions 2003 LBA's Public Relations Firm of the Year 2004 Young Hispanic Leadership Award 2004 & 2005 SunPost Power Women of Real Estate 2004 South Florida CFO Magazine's "Next Gen" 2006 SunPost Power 50 2006 South Florida CEO Magazine's Power Issue 2006 Ocean Drive en Espanol Power issue —Top 100 Education University of Maryland, Baltimore County Business Administration and International Relations r) Aa r�- r�;