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
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Summary of Qualifications
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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
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