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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLHRT ApplicationsRECEIVED LITTLE HAMREVITALIZATION TRUST?Li ft l'�. J 3: f} a BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICAT1 ciur "If;lf_ Tyr,Lr Name: Juny E Francois Email/Phone: }unyefrancois@gmail.com Home Address: 1560 Meridian Ave, Apt#208 Miami Beach, FL 33139 (Street/City/Zip Code) (917) 592-9985 Business/Employer: J.Francois & Associates Email/Phone: Business Address: 1560 Meridian Ave, Apt#208 Miami Beach, FL 33139 (Street/City/Zip Code) CITY CODE SECTION 12.5-44(C)(5) STATES THAT NO EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY MUNICIPALITY OTHER THAN CITY EMPLOYEES SHALL SERVE ON OR BE APPOINTED TO THE LITTLE HAITI TRUST. ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY OTHER MUNICIPALITY? I� YES ix j NO Please provide the following information in the space provided and attach a resume. EDUCATION: Harvard Law School Columbia University, B.A., English WORK EXPERIENCE: Please see attached resume and bio. Please see attached resume and bio. ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: 09/14/2022 %nature Date SUBMIT ORIGINAL COMPLETED FORM(S) AND RESUME TO: City Clerk's Office, Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, 33133 Unless noted as "Florida Statute 119 Exempt'',all information submitted is considered public record. The Florida Public Records Act (FPRA) requires the City to make all public records available for inspection and to provide copies upon request. JUNY E. FRANcOIS Ms. Francois is a partner at J. Francois & Associates and a leading technology and new media lawyer and consultant. She serves as counsel for Fortune 500 companies as well as technology start-ups. She has over twenty years' experience negotiating and advising on technology transactions, distribution, programming and licensing deals, intellectual property, cyber security, data protection, cloud computing, privacy, open source, e-commerce, social media and regulatory matters. As a member of various associations and think tanks, Ms. Francois also stays abreast of cutting -edge technologies such as AI, blockchain and crypto currency and current issues affecting the technology and media industries such as net neutrality. Ms. Francois started her career practicing corporate law (M&A and financing) at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and then went on to hone her skills in corporate, new media, technology and entertainment law at Schnader Harrison & Lewis and Scholastic Inc., the world's largest children's publishing company. Ms. Francois is also a partner at JFA Realty Group, a real estate development and consulting firm that specializes in negotiating and consummating complex commercial transactions and constructing condominiums, cooperatives and other housing in NY, Florida, the Caribbean, West Africa and other emerging markets. Ms. Francois is also a licensed New York and Florida real estate broker. She currently serves as board member for local, community and youth -based organizations. In 2010, she was appointed by New York State Governor Paterson and confirmed by NYC Mayor Bloomberg to serve as a Director on the Board of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation. In recognition of her leadership and service to her community and alma mater, Ms. Francois was selected to be a member of the Society of Columbia Graduates. In addition to her legal and real estate endeavors, Ms. Francois has a passion for health and wellness. She is a certified yoga instructor, herbalist and wellness coach. She is in the process of opening a wellness and fitness center in Miami, Florida. Ms. Francois earned her bachelors degree in English from Columbia University. She went on to achieve her J.D. from Harvard Law School, cum laude. JUNY E. FRANCOIS 1560 Meridian Avenue #208. Miami Beach, FL 33 1 39; 917.592.9985; junyefrancois@gmail.com J. FRAN(OIS & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Brooklyn, NY 2005 - Present Partner Serve as outside counsel for Fortune 500 and tech start-up companies, advising management on technology and digital legal issues, including intellectual property, privacy, open source and regulatory matters. Draft and negotiate SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, licensing, consulting, telecom, services and maintenance agreements for licensing, hosting and/or development of software and for social media platforms and workplace technology. Help companies structure policies regarding privacy, Al, blockchain and other cutting -edge technology. Partner with cyber security, risk and privacy teams to ensure compliance with U.S. and international data security and information protection laws such as GDPR. JFA REALTY & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, Brooklyn, NY 2003 - Present 4 ram. Founder and partner of real estate development and consulting firm. Negotiate and consummate complex commerciApid residential transactions; construct condominium and cooperative developments. Advise and consult clients on variotsinrpes qL real estate investments, including purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties, pre -construction invegt tits and real estate funds. _c • Structured financing for acquisition and development of condominiums. rryw— Partner • Negotiated the acquisition of prime New York, Florida, Caribbean and Africa properties. ▪ Partnered with other developers to acquire and develop affordable residential housing in urban markets. C3ArA03U AMERICAN EXPRESS, New York, NY 2005 - 2018 Technology & Digital Law and Real Estate Counsel Advise and counsel management across the enterprise on technology and digital legal issues, including intellectual property, privacy, open source, regulatory matters and company policies. Draft and negotiate SaaS, PaaS, laaS, licensing, consulting, telecom, services and maintenance agreements for licensing, hosting and/or development of software and for social media platforms and workplace technology. Structure company blockchain policies regarding smart contracts and payment processes as a member of Amex's Blockchain Affinity Group. Partner with Risk & Information Management ("RIM") and cyber security teams to ensure compliance with U.S. and international data security and information protection laws, regulations and policies. Lead counsel on various transactions for the Global Real Estate Group for the acquisition and disposition of facilities worldwide, including drafting and negotiating commercial leases, estoppels and service contracts. Manage outside counsel for American Express Technology and Global Real Estate transactions. Negotiated and managed multi -million dollar deal for financial imaging intellectual property that generated over four million dollars in cost savings and advanced the patent business technology of the company. • Provided legal counsel for multi -million dollar land acquisition for the development of a South Florida campus and consolidation of several facilities. Counseled RIM on transactions that increased fraud protection and enhanced magnetic stripes and chips on various Amex products; advised on potential investment infusion and acquisition of leading provider of multi -layered mobile and web device and identity authentication products. • Assisted with the divestiture of Ameriprise and Global Business Travel; analyzed and negotiated technology sourcing agreements for transition services to former affiliates. SCHOLASTIC INC., New York NY 2000 - 2005 Counsel Advised and counseled senior management of entertainment, video and educational software subsidiaries and Internet division on all legal issues — including intellectual property, E-commerce and regulatory matters. Drafted and negotiated domestic and international television, video, Video on Demand ("VOD"), trademark, merchandising, licensing, production, agent, talent, music, consulting, software and technology development agreements. Partnered with creative teams to develop online promotions and tie-ins for television shows and ensure compliance with regulations of Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission and the Children Advertising Review Unit. Represented Scholastic and its subsidiaries in the negotiation and consummation of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships. Trained and supervised legal interns and contracts administrators and manage outside counsel. • Structured numerous domestic and multi -territory programming licenses, merchandising and promotional deals with leading broadcasters, distributors, retailers and promotional partners, creating international prominence for company's shows and building brand franchises. • Formed joint ventures between e-scholastic and Internet service providers that increased traffic by millions on scholastic.com. • Provided legal parameters that enabled newly -acquired subsidiary to substantially increase revenue with creation of top educational software program. SCHNADER, HARRISON, SEGAL & LEVVIS, LLP, New York, NY 1997- 2000 Corporate Associate Negotiated and drafted distribution, trademark licensing, consulting, software development agreements for interactive media company, designer, publisher, Internet service provider and cigar manufacturer. Lead attorney on a variety of multi -million dollar corporate transactions, which included acquisitions of established publishing company, joint ventures for real estate development and international companies. • Executed million dollar merchandising deals for the number one eyewear licensee with major fashion designer labels such as Ralph Lauren, Gucci and Kate Spade. • At client's request, seconded twice to leading computer corporation to serve as in-house counsel in order to close several outstanding, priority deals. • Identified legal & business issues for international, Internet start-up companies planning to establish business in the United States. SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT, New York, NY 1994 -1996 Corporate Associate Drafted and reviewed distribution, licensing and financing agreements for major motion picture companies and designer jewelry manufacturers. Negotiated and drafted corporate documents for mergers and acquisitions, credit financing, registration of securities and funds. Researched issues regarding the Federal Communications Commission's rules. • Customized legal structure for a billion dollar shelf registration for leading entertainment conglomerate. • Represented premiere bank in connection with $450 million financing for a major motion picture company. • Consummated credit facility transaction for top fashion jewelry designer company, which resulted in company retaining Simpson as outside counsel with me serving as its "general counsel." Worked on legal and business issues in connection with daily operations of organization. BAR ADMISSION: New York eD ` ▪ , 7 -_ EDUCATION: ) av HARVARD LAW SCHOOL, Cambridge, MA J.D., cum laude, 1994 4 ▪ f Honors: NAACP Earl Warren Legal Scholar; Tutor, Harvard Law l-L Tutorial Program t ��, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY A.B., English, 1991 ; `7 Awards: King's Crown Leadership Award _ z �� s ,.` 'r) G] 1 BOARDS: rr r Harvard Law School Black Alumni Network, 2016 — Present Project 1825, 2022 — Present Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn, 2019 — Present Riders for Black Lives, Inc. 2020 - 2022 LITTLE HAITI REVITALIZATION TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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, MIAMI, FL 33133. Please note, the District 5 Commissioner and City Manager shall, at least ten (10) days prior to the making of any appointment, make available for public inspection the names of prospective appointees, including a short statement of their qualifications. Name: / `G'2e:2 / / % � / _/ / Email/Phone: Home Address: (Street/City/Z' Co e Business/Employer: Hi / k i ! )oi)L /I Li in 1� Email/Phone: Business Address: 7 % % /Y L) g / S 4 ` k_- (Street/City/Zip Code) CITY CODE SECTION 12.5-44(C)(5) STATES THAT NO EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY MUNICIPALITY OTHER THAN CITY EMPLOYEES SHALL SERVE ON OR BE APPOINTED TO THE LITTLE HAITI TRUST. 2iSt'ES 0 NO IS THE APPLICANT AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY OTHER MUNICIPALITY? YES ❑ NO IF YES, IS THE APPLICANT A FIRE FIGHTER OR LAW ENFORCMENT OFFICER? space provided and attach a resume. Please provide the following information in the /v EDUCATION: ill /9 H/ (1/ / e_ /) L L- E ( l .- us ti c_i- ) WORK EXPERIENCE: 1 Q L/ G, % 0 J— r—/ G E ' u c, C1 -, I l iRfl1 0%i-,�r PeZ / G1�, ,f) 61 id-fitr_i-v7L ..) 8 U I //9<_ (-/k6' Lit- C 0 v�7--- _� Co 0 iv t/ C r v 133g / (/ F1` , .. ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: h! 0 ti N Z Li r R M i err G0 I\10 HI C- ,0171 \I!r/-019 i 17- - _Ait- C cep, Please sign here: /) inted Name �C{���`Iate Signed 2bz2 5 COMMISSIONER'S ESIGNEE El CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE Iiruess ;noted as ''Florida Statute 119 Exempt'', all h?forinatian submitted is c nsidered public record. The Florida Public Records Act (i PR.A) requires the City to make all public records available fcr inspection and to provide copies upon request. I am looking to obtain a position within an organization that can utilize my experience and skills and c ' -T1 r-1 -- provide room for future growth. EXPERIENCE AUGUST 2021- PRESENT POLICE OFFICER MIAr I-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT • Patrols the unincorporated area of Miami -Dade County in a radio equipped car or motorcycle to preserve law and order. • Responds to a variety of calls that require several intervention approaches ranging from personal counseling techniques to the use of physical or deadly force. Police officers respond to accidents, domestic disturbances, various misdemeanors and felonies, traffic and crowd problems, etc. • At crime scenes or accidents, police officers administer first aid, conduct preliminary investigations, locate evidence, obtain information from witnesses, complete reports, make arrests and escort prisoners to jail. • Testifies in court concerning work activities. • Serves criminal and metropolitan writs; conducts search and surveillance to determine whereabouts of person to be served; arrests fugitives and returns person to proper authority. JUNE 2019 — AUGUST 2021 COUNTY COURT BAILIFF ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT • An individual in this position is responsible for a variety of duties in connection with official proceedings in courtrooms and chambers and in assisting judges, jurors, witnesses. • Work is performed under the immediate direction of a judge who reviews work through conferences, observations, and results obtained. NOVEM8ER 2017-2020 INTERN/ASSISTANT MARTIN LUTHER KING EC[>N[)[N|[ DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION w Customer Service ° Provide general administrative and clerical support. * Other duties asassigned bythe Office Manager orPresident/[[O. MARCH 2Q1Q—APRIL2D1Q PARK SERVICE AID (SEASONAL) yW|AW1-[)AOE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATIONS • Organized and conducted a variety of recreational activities at county park and recreation facilities. • Assisted with the leadership of a variety of indoor and outdoor recreation activities. m Other duties as assigned by the park supervisor. MAY 2827—AUGUST 2O17 SENIOR COUNSELOR W1|CHAEL-ANNRUSSEL]EVVISH COMMUNITY CENTER • Assist with planning, organization and implementation of camp activities. * Guidance counselor. ° Teach/ Lead assigned activities. * Other duties asassigned bythe camp director � ,-~ MAY 2O1G—AUGUST 2O16 cz LINE COOK ua PRINCESS RIVERSIDE LODGE ~ Prepare all food inahygienic and timely manner. w Set up location in accordance to restaurant guidelines. * Assist with the cleaning, hygiene and organization ofthe kitchen. �r cr v Other duties and responsibilities requested by the chef or kitchen manager. � ]UNE2O15—AUGUST 2Ql5 ENROLLMENT/MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE � CONVEY HEALTH SOLUTION ^ | w Update member account information. ' * Research premium billing discrepancies and prescription claims. 0 Educate members on plans, benefits, cost sharing and levels of coverage. Provide customer service to members and assist with issues and concerns. 2 JULY 2012 — SEPTEMBER 2015 RECREATIONAL WORKER CITY OF NORTH MIAMI • Assisted in the operation & maintenance of parks & recreational facilities. • Light manual & clerical work related to revenue collection and general park maintenance. • Other duties assigned by the park supervisor. EDUCATION MAY 2013 DIPLOMA, ARCHBISHOP CURLEY NOTRE DAME DEGREE COMPLETED A.A (MAY 2015) B.A.S (MAY 2019) ASSOCIATES OF ARTS (DRAMA EDUCATION), MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE CERTIFICATIONS FOOD SAFETY HANDLING, MIAMI DADE COLLEGE HOSPITALITY INSTITUTION HOMELAND SECURITY, MIAMI DADE COLLEGE SKILLS • Communication and Team building • Leadership • Self -motivated • Customer Service • Bilingual (English & Creole) • Problem solving • Critical Thinking • Analytical 0 Ti '1 rn -< -77 0a. -0 r- n c 3