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Home My WebLink AboutCAB Memo and Resume_Brandon OkpalobiCITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD To: Todd Hannon, City Clerk From: Rodney W. Jacobs Jr., Community Advisory Board Liaison Subject: Request for Board Appointments Date: November 5, 2018 Pursuant to City of Miami Commission Resolution R-18-0096, Mr. Brandon Okpalobi has been nominated for membership on the Community Advisory Board ("CAB") by the Nominating Committee and has been nominated by the CAB as a whole on November 1, 2018. It is the request of the CAB that the City Commission consider the appointment of Brandon Okpalobi at the earliest City Commission meeting. Please let me know if you will need anything further. Thank you for your attention to this matter. C=f C= CD ^'1 c r^ En Brandon A. Okpalobi 786.543.8826 — Brandon@DibiaDream.org EDUCATION Student -Athlete, University of Miami August 2000 - May 2005 Coral Gables, Florida c, ea Bachelor of Business Administration cm Major: Computer Information Systems; Minor: Marketing C . r% o EXPERIENCE Founder, Dibia DREAM 3-4 4 3 e October 2014 - Present = co Miami, Florida ,c • Lead DREAM in a manner that supports and guides the organization's mission aAe&eed by the Board of Directors • Maintain an external local and national presence that publishes and communicates program results with an emphasis on the successes of the local program as a model for regional and national replication • Deepen and refine all aspects of communications: from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand • Lead, coach, develop, and retain DREAM's high-performance senior management team • Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents Chief Executive Officer, DIBIA Athletic Development October 2011- Present Miami, Florida • Oversee daily operations of the DIBIA Athletic Development training program including program assisting in scheduling, equipment ordering, camp planning and programming, marketing and sponsor finding and community service • Develop and execute the long-term strategic vision and plan for comprehensive excellence in the Basketball program, including basketball skills clinic, summer camps, and training for teams and professional players • Solicit businesses for sponsorships, manage customer accounts, build positive relationships with customers to expand clientele • Manage, oversee and follow up on the activities of the training program including. season planning, program development, facility planning and utilization, team registration, scheduling of games/tournaments/clinics, coaches' training needs and handling day-to-day client communications and requests University of Miami December 2008 - November 2011 Development Director, Annual Giving Assistant Coordinator ofAthletic Development & Special Events Miami, Florida • Oversaw special athletic `U' Club home game events to build relationships and generate dollars for the Athletic department ID nrandon ".. Okpalobi 786.543.8826 — Brandon@DibiaDream.org • Identified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded former University of Miami student -athletes • Qualified and referred appropriate prospects and donors for major gifts based upon capacity • and affinity for University priorities using industry's best practices in information discovery • Developed comprehensive cultivation and solicitation plans that involve development officers and other advancement staff, deans, faculty and volunteers as appropriate • Traveled locally and regionally as a means of staying connected with alumni, establishing relationships and engaging alumni Deloitte & Touche LLP September 2006 - February 2008 Enterprise Risk Services Consultant Miami, Florida LEADERSHIP • Performed application and information system audits for various clients, and provided recommendations based on adherence to management policies, industry best practices, and operational procedures • Conducted interviews, surveys, and research in order to determine the client need and to provide the basis for analysis of potential solutions and/or alternative approaches • Worked with key company personnel and management to identify control and efficiency issues and business risks • Served as liaison between clients and upper management in delivering our opinion to clients as well as offering our perspective on how to improve their business productivity • Miami Fellows: The Miami Foundation, 2017 • Social Entrepreneur Bootcamp: Radical Partners, 2016 • BMe Leader, BMe Community, 2016 • President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) Community Leadership Award, 2016 • 100 Black Men of South Florida, 2008 -present • Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, 2005 —present • Leadership Miami: The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 2010 • YPN Miami Past President: Miami -Dade Chamber of Commerce, 2010-2013 • University of Miami Men's Basketball Team, 2000-2005 • Head Basketball Coach: Ransom Everglades High School, 2008 — Present DISTINCTIONS/ HONORS • 2018 Hennessy V.S.O. P Privilege Toast recipient • 2018 Black Enterprise Modern Man • 2018 40 Under 40 Achiever, Legacy Magazine • 2018 Camelback Fellowship 2nd Round Finalist • `Brandon Okpalobi's 2017 Top 35 Millennials of America" Cohort 2 Brandon A. Okpalobi 786.543.8826 — Brandon@DibiaDream.org • 2017 William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust Recipient • 2016 BMe Leader Award Recipient • Outstanding Community Service in Physical & Mental Health Award Winner, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. • Trailblazer Award, Data News Weekly • 2016 Brickwell Magazine Top 20 Under 40 Professionals • President Obama Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Community Leadership Award Winner • AT&T Emerging Leader Initiative, South Florida • Miami Fellows Class IX Member, Miami Foundation • Community Outreach Award Winner, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce • 2016 Pulse Award Recipient, NBT Movement • South Florida's Rising Stars for the Community Leaders and Entrepreneurship Award Recipient, ICABA Media • Emerging Business of the Year Finalist, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce • Rising Star Award, Miami -Dade Chamber of Commerce • 40 Under 40 Business Leaders in South Florida, Legacy Magazine • Community Outreach Business of the Year Finalist, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce • Distinguished Service Award Recipient for Entrepreneurs • Published insert in Exit Strategy book 3 }r CD f � f9 r CJS 3