HomeMy WebLinkAboutOSPB Resume_Jami ReyesJami Reyes
1111 Brickell Bay Drive, #3102
Miami, FL 33131
Phone: 305.951.9777 • E-Mail: jami@jamireyes.com
www.jamireyes.com
www.linkedin.com/in/jamireyes I www.about.me/jamireyes
Summary of Qualifications
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I am an accomplished and integrity -driven professional offering more than 20 years of corporate business experience with
strong South Florida connections. My expertise lies in my ability to effectively interact with clients and business partners and
assist in identifying and resolving complex issues to reach mutual goals.
Professional Strengths
Public & Government Relations • Corporate Communications • Partnership Development • Coalition Building
Strategic Positioning English & Hispanic Language Media • Crisis Communications • SocialMedia
Grassroots & Community Relations • Events Management
Professional & Educational Development
Strategic Partnerships Director, Americaribe, Miami, FL February 2019 — Present
I am involved in expanding the company's reach within Florida and manage the community relations for the company. I
am also a member of the company's Executive Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
Development Manager/Community Outreach, Swire Properties, Inc., Miami, FL June 2012 —February 2019
I was responsible for engaging and partnering with community stakeholders while strengthening existing relationships with
community leaders, area residents, business owners, and government officials. I liaise closely with the SVP of Development
on current and future development strategy.
Owner, Jami Reyes & Co., Miami, FL February 2008 —June 2012
A government relations & corporate communications firm 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 1996 —January 2008
Gordon Reyes f/k/a Gordon Reyes Diaz-Balarf was 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 co -tasked with business development and revenue generation for the
firm.
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Current and Past Community Leadership
Chair of the Board, Miami Parking Authority (Department of Off -Street Parking, City of Miami)
Vice Chair of the Board, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami
Chair, Alumni Committee, Leadership institute for Urban Land Institute
Member, Urban Land Institute
Member, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Member, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Former Board Member Builders Association of South Florida (BASF)
Former Executive Board, Latin American Business Association (LA BA)
Former Board, Friends of Gusman (Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts)
Former Board Member, Executive Committee, Latin Builders Association
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 3000 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 CEO 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
BS, Business Administration 1 International Relations
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