CITY OF MIAMI FLORIDA

INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM

TO Dwight S Danie City Clerk DATE November 062012 FILE

FROM Madelin Pacheco SUBJECT Request to fill appointment Community Relations Liaison to the Community Relations Board

REFERENCES Applications

Attached please find the list of recommendations made by the Committee Relations Board Nominating Committee to be submitted to the respective Commissioner for consideration to fill the following vacancies

District 1 Etain Elisabeth Connor

District 3 Benjamin Power

District 4 Victoria Cervantes Jose Soto (Application Pending)

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NAME_Etain Elisabeth Connor--J bl________~____

CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

Mission The mission of the Community Relations Board is to bull work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise bull identify and contain as quickly as possible community tensions bull develop bridges ofunderstanding and support programs in the community bull foster understanding communication and mutual respect bull develop and support local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the county and bull assure that resources are in lace to respond to community crisis The City ofMiami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social racial religious linguistic cultural economic and geographic groups comprising the population of this City and inClude leaders of government business religious and educational institutions civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS

BOARD Each member appointed shall be a resident ofthe City ofMiami with an outstanding reputation for community pride interest integrity responsibility business or professional ability and who has demonstrated a commitment to intergroup relations Members shall have demonstrated skills in diplomacy and the ability to bull foster mutual understanding tolerance and respect among all economic social religious and ethnic groups in thlt City bull act as conciliator in controversies involving community relations bull cooperate with federal State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations bull cooperate in the development ofeducational programs dedicated to the improvement of community relations and bull enlist the support of civic leaders civic religious veterans labor industrial commercial and other community groups and private agencies engage in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance mutual respect and understanding

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile Name _Connor Etain Elisabeth __________________ Last First Middle

Employer _Musical Arts Association ofMiami dba The Cleveland Orchestra Miami_

TitleOccupation _Development Officer_______________

Business Type _Performing Arts Organization--__________

Business Address _1444 Biscayne Blvd Suite 302 Miami FL 33132_____

Business Telephone _305-372-7747________________

Home Address _1450 Brickell Bay Dr Apt 407 Miami FL 3313 ________ Home Telephone _305-372-4624 _______

Length of Residence in the City ofMiami native but been back for 8 years since post graduate school

PLEASE CHECKAPPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

( ) Male (x) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander

(x) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native

( ) Hispanic

List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Advisory Council member Strong Women Strong Girls Member Junior League ofMiarni Class of2010 Leadership Miami Alumni Interviewer Georgetown University Lifetime Alumni member Florida International University Mentor Member Green Room Society Adrienne Arsht Center Grant reviewer Hannibal Cox Jr Grants Miami-Dade County Dept ofCultural Affairs

Community Interests bull Arts amp Culture

bull Education

bull International Affairs Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitieslExperience

Submitted into the public record in connection with

Etain E Connor 2012 Community Relations Board Application items ~ on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Name Telephone Sarah Tuskey 904-386-7367 James Thompson 786-493-4444 Jessica Delgado 305-389-3240

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board bull As a Miami native I want to contribute to the success and reputation of Miami as

a destination not just for the beaches I have seen the city evolve from a sleepy beach town to an exciting lively The bonus of Miami is still young and their is the opportunity to have input into how the city will continue to grow and that is an exciting possibility

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

bull Yes

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

bull Since returning to Miami I have worked in marketing and development in the non-profit industry I have worked for start up organizations mature organizations and organizations that closed I think my experience in this community will provide important insight to the committee regarding arts and culture and its importance to a vibrant community My experience in development

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

bull The Community Relations Board provides insight to the city commission through their experience and expertise

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

bull I do but believe it takes collaboration and an open mind by all groups to be truly successful

Submitted into the public record in connection with

Etain E Connor 2012 Community Relations Board Application items Be3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

ETAIN ELISABETH CONNOR 1450 Brickell Bay Dr 407 Miami Florida 33131 Submitted into the public

Cell (305) 484-3383 record in connection with Email connoretainyahoocom items rud on 11-15-12

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Development Officer 52010 - Present The Cleveland Orchestra Miami FL

bull Manage donor relations and gift fulfillment for all donors Write proposals to foundations corporations and government organizations Develop fundraising plan for Miami office Manage donor events for organization Develop community relationships Manage Development and Nominating amp Governance Committees Maintain board relationships Draft all fundraising and acknowledgement letters proposals and grants

Development Director 1112007 - 52010 The Patricia amp Phillip Frost Art Museum Florida International University Miami FL

bull Planned Grand Opening ofnew 46000 square foot building Managed Membership Coordinator and Development Department Interns Managed donor prospecting relations cultivation and stewardship for Museum Oversaw sponsorship program for museum Wrote grants and proposals to foundations corporations and government organizations Created campaigns and external fundraising opportunities Established Directors Council for Museum Assisted Museum Director with implementation of sponsorship and fundraising for museum programs Oversaw fundraising events at museum Worked with Marketing ampCommunications Director regarding membership newsletter exhibition sponsorship and events Worked with Museum Director and event coordinator to implement museum rental policy

Development Officer 82006 - 112007 Kristi House Miami FL

bull Served as chief coordinator of the Kristi House Breaking the Silence program Supported Board fundraising events including Annual Dinner and special fundraising events Interfaced with corporate donors and prospects on giving opportunities and underwriting programs Oversaw in-kind donations Sought new potential sources offunding Worked with Community Relations Director on donor recognition Maintained prospects donors and tracking of gifts in donor database Managed media relations for all Kristi House events Supported Community Relations Director with organizational communications activities Provided other community relations support as requested by Board President Executive Director and Development Chair

Institutional Marketing amp Development Manager 12006 - 412006 Coconut Grove Playhouse Coconut Grove FL

bull Oversaw Marketing department staff including Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer Liaised between the Playhouse and local community organizations Generated institutional education and development budgets for advertising and publicity Teamed with Chief Development Officer to establish innovative ways to fundraise for organization Initiated development of corporate compensation packages and institutional media kits Worked with Education department to develop publicity strategies for Teen Tour and Summer Theater Camps Managed publicity and created donor journal for annual gala Developed segment marketing for season productions Created and distributed e-mail blasts for events and performances to company database Created intra-company newsletter

Marketing Coordinator 52004 - 1212005 Miami Performing Arts Center Miami FL

bull Coordinated the activities of supervised interns volunteers and temporary employees for marketing department for undershyconstruction performing arts center Assisted senior marketing management and foundation team in the development and execution of the membership campaign Drafted financial narrative and statistical reports for Chief Marketing Officer Designed layout of and assisted with creation offirst Center website Researched and developed target marketing 700shymember media database Designed collateral for Center Monitored the distribution and publication of all marketing materials Developed departmental procedures to utilize upon Center opening Executive committee member that created and implemented requirements and procedures for company-wide constituent database management system

Customer Service Manager 92002 - 412004 Wildcat Territory New York NY

bull Managed all aspects of customer relations including client acquisition and retention sales client relations and account management Expanded company exposure by targeting local style magazines and by distributing company-marketing materials Supervised trade show logistics including organization set up execution and client follow up Researched contacted and secured a major national furniture distributor as an exclusive client Created company customer service manual Contributed to Design and development of new bedding products Surpassed trade show sales goals in three consecutive High Point NC shows

Content Associate - Broker Content Outbound 112002 - 912002 First Call a Thomson Financial Company New York NY

bull Contributed to development and launch of the Events Calendar on the First Call website now part ofThomson Reuters that provides critical research information Linked marketing and event coordinators at brokerage firms with information distributed on First Call website Created and managed database ofbrokerage firm and association events

Etain E Connor Resume Page 2

Research Associate 1112000 - 6 2001 Heidrick amp Struggles Inc New York NY

bull Developed and organized research information for executive search firm in order to add to the company database Assisted with business development Identified potential candidates for executive searches Educated team members of trends and developments in target markets

EDUCATION ------------------------c~-~~------

International Masters in Business Administration Florida International University Bachelor ofArts in Classical Humanities Georgetown University

82000 MiamiFL 81999

Washington DC

IDGHLIGHTS gt- Member of Leadership Miami Class of201O Georgetown University Alumni Interviewer selected as a 2007 Up amp Comer in

South Florida by South Florida Business Journal Junior League ofMiami Girls Advocacy Project (start-up committee) Miami Performing Arts Center Green Room Society Georgetown University Alumni Association member Florida International University Lifetime Alumni member Grant reviewer for Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

gt- Conversant Spanish Basic French gt- Self-motivated professional with excellent project management skills

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile

Name Power Dickson Benjamin Employer Independently employed as consultant on multiple projects

Redevco Corporation Goldman Properties Company

TitleOccupation Independent Consultant Real Estate Development amp Urban Planning Business Type Real Estate Development amp Property Managementj Urban PlanningEconomic Development Consulting Business Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Business Telephone 215-888-4417 Home Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Home Telephone 215-888-4417

Length of Residence in the City of Miami 3 Years amp3 months

PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

(x) Male ( ) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander ( ) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native (x) Hispanic

Submitted into the public

record in connection with

items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Ust all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Member of Miami Foundations Miami Fellows Class 6 (2011-2012) Founding member of the New Leaders Council Miami Chapter a national leadership development program for entrepreneurs (20ll-Present) City Year Miami Ambassador (201O-Present) Member of Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida District Young Leaders group (20ll-Present) Co-Founder of Miami Urban Think Tank a Miami urban planning dialogue group (2009-2010) Board Member Urban Environment League (2009-2010)

Community Interests My interests stem from my passion for and strong understanding of the built environment As a native Miamian I have an ever growing love for all of South Florida and truly cherish this place as my home My community interests are based in wanting Miami to become a better place every year both because it is my home but also because I know it to be one of the most unique cities in the world with an amazing combination of physical beauty and hope and opportunity for people of all backgrounds Thus my community interests are focused on the following issues

Ensuring that education is always improving both at the K-12 and college levels so that local students can continue to improve grow in their talent and find ways to lead Miami civically and professionally

Ensuring that our public spaces are appreciated taken care of and always improved with a specific focus on our waterfront spaces and public green spaces so that these spaces can playa strong positive role in supporting increased community interaction amongst our residents

Ensuring the preservation of affordable and livable neighborhoods near the center of the city

Identifying economic growth sectors

Support the redevelopment of Miamis inner-ring suburbs with the goal of creating mixedshyincome well planned neighborhoods that respond to Miamis social and economic inequities

Additional Information

Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitiesExperience

Denis Russ Miami Beach CDC 305-538-0090 Jeffrey Bercow Bercow Radell amp Fernandez 305-377-6220 Katy Sorenson The Good Government Initiative 305-689-8212

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie Citv Clprk

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME Benjamin Power

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board

Miami is my Home through and through a city with which I feel directly connected I have lived 6 amazing years outside of South Florida spent countless summers in Chile and love visiting classic urban cities but keep coming back to Miami the only place where who I am makes sense and I am sure I belong I am committed to making Miami the best city it can be because the citys identity forms a strong foundation for many people including my own Miami embodies the American dream a city of opportunity for all a unique city where an immigrant population is able to freely integrate itself explore their identity as participants in the countrys progress and build their own dreams

As an urban planner and real estate development professional Miami is a lifetime project I hope to dedicate myself to creating and collaborating on Miami-sensitive solutions that can improve my home Miamis mix of cultures warm climate beaches architecture and urban redevelopment designs form a chaotic and eclectic backdrop for a city that plays such a strong international role making living and working in South Florida a unique experience I want to ensure that the citys colors are leveraged to create places for cultural exchange and economic development that preserve the diversity that make Miami the unique microcosm it is today while inviting others to move here and contribute to a new era of growth I also want to make sure that our political business and non-profit leadership understand the value of social justice in the city and ensure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy its treasures

I want to serve on the City of Miamis Community Relations Board to ensure that the City itself is an active supporter and participant in the new energies that are surging throughout the City I also want to ensure that residents of the City have a CRB board that they know they can turn to for ideas and guidance

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes I can I am currently a hard working professional that is dedicated to working on Miami issues and have the fortune of being able to commit personal time to work on issues outside of my work

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

I am a professionally trained urban planner and real estate development professional that understands how the City of Miami has grown and can grow in the future I am a strong communicator both in English and Spanish and believe in the power of communication as a tool for increased effectiveness in projects I have a strong understandingof all of Miamis existing community groups and their mission and goals which I have obtained through my more professional role at a local non-profit affordable housing development group

Submitted into the public record in connection with itemsQ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

The CRB exists to help embrace encourage and ensure harmonious dialogue interaction and cooperation amongst Miamis residents The CRB serves as a link between residents and the Citys representatives and administration fielding concerns about issues of discrimination unfair treatment or tension amongst different resident groups The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board by residents themselves or by the City to help improve the conditions of inter-group dialogue and relations

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue relations and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miamis different residents groups I know how much all of Miamis residents love their city and thus I know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups united with the same goal of making Miami a better world-class city for all of its residents to be able to enjoy

Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

NAME_Etain Elisabeth Connor--J bl________~____

CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

Mission The mission of the Community Relations Board is to bull work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise bull identify and contain as quickly as possible community tensions bull develop bridges ofunderstanding and support programs in the community bull foster understanding communication and mutual respect bull develop and support local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the county and bull assure that resources are in lace to respond to community crisis The City ofMiami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social racial religious linguistic cultural economic and geographic groups comprising the population of this City and inClude leaders of government business religious and educational institutions civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS

BOARD Each member appointed shall be a resident ofthe City ofMiami with an outstanding reputation for community pride interest integrity responsibility business or professional ability and who has demonstrated a commitment to intergroup relations Members shall have demonstrated skills in diplomacy and the ability to bull foster mutual understanding tolerance and respect among all economic social religious and ethnic groups in thlt City bull act as conciliator in controversies involving community relations bull cooperate with federal State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations bull cooperate in the development ofeducational programs dedicated to the improvement of community relations and bull enlist the support of civic leaders civic religious veterans labor industrial commercial and other community groups and private agencies engage in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance mutual respect and understanding

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile Name _Connor Etain Elisabeth __________________ Last First Middle

Employer _Musical Arts Association ofMiami dba The Cleveland Orchestra Miami_

TitleOccupation _Development Officer_______________

Business Type _Performing Arts Organization--__________

Business Address _1444 Biscayne Blvd Suite 302 Miami FL 33132_____

Business Telephone _305-372-7747________________

Home Address _1450 Brickell Bay Dr Apt 407 Miami FL 3313 ________ Home Telephone _305-372-4624 _______

Length of Residence in the City ofMiami native but been back for 8 years since post graduate school

PLEASE CHECKAPPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

( ) Male (x) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander

(x) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native

( ) Hispanic

List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Advisory Council member Strong Women Strong Girls Member Junior League ofMiarni Class of2010 Leadership Miami Alumni Interviewer Georgetown University Lifetime Alumni member Florida International University Mentor Member Green Room Society Adrienne Arsht Center Grant reviewer Hannibal Cox Jr Grants Miami-Dade County Dept ofCultural Affairs

Community Interests bull Arts amp Culture

bull Education

bull International Affairs Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitieslExperience

Submitted into the public record in connection with

Etain E Connor 2012 Community Relations Board Application items ~ on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Name Telephone Sarah Tuskey 904-386-7367 James Thompson 786-493-4444 Jessica Delgado 305-389-3240

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board bull As a Miami native I want to contribute to the success and reputation of Miami as

a destination not just for the beaches I have seen the city evolve from a sleepy beach town to an exciting lively The bonus of Miami is still young and their is the opportunity to have input into how the city will continue to grow and that is an exciting possibility

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

bull Yes

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

bull Since returning to Miami I have worked in marketing and development in the non-profit industry I have worked for start up organizations mature organizations and organizations that closed I think my experience in this community will provide important insight to the committee regarding arts and culture and its importance to a vibrant community My experience in development

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

bull The Community Relations Board provides insight to the city commission through their experience and expertise

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

bull I do but believe it takes collaboration and an open mind by all groups to be truly successful

Submitted into the public record in connection with

Etain E Connor 2012 Community Relations Board Application items Be3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

ETAIN ELISABETH CONNOR 1450 Brickell Bay Dr 407 Miami Florida 33131 Submitted into the public

Cell (305) 484-3383 record in connection with Email connoretainyahoocom items rud on 11-15-12

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Development Officer 52010 - Present The Cleveland Orchestra Miami FL

bull Manage donor relations and gift fulfillment for all donors Write proposals to foundations corporations and government organizations Develop fundraising plan for Miami office Manage donor events for organization Develop community relationships Manage Development and Nominating amp Governance Committees Maintain board relationships Draft all fundraising and acknowledgement letters proposals and grants

Development Director 1112007 - 52010 The Patricia amp Phillip Frost Art Museum Florida International University Miami FL

bull Planned Grand Opening ofnew 46000 square foot building Managed Membership Coordinator and Development Department Interns Managed donor prospecting relations cultivation and stewardship for Museum Oversaw sponsorship program for museum Wrote grants and proposals to foundations corporations and government organizations Created campaigns and external fundraising opportunities Established Directors Council for Museum Assisted Museum Director with implementation of sponsorship and fundraising for museum programs Oversaw fundraising events at museum Worked with Marketing ampCommunications Director regarding membership newsletter exhibition sponsorship and events Worked with Museum Director and event coordinator to implement museum rental policy

Development Officer 82006 - 112007 Kristi House Miami FL

bull Served as chief coordinator of the Kristi House Breaking the Silence program Supported Board fundraising events including Annual Dinner and special fundraising events Interfaced with corporate donors and prospects on giving opportunities and underwriting programs Oversaw in-kind donations Sought new potential sources offunding Worked with Community Relations Director on donor recognition Maintained prospects donors and tracking of gifts in donor database Managed media relations for all Kristi House events Supported Community Relations Director with organizational communications activities Provided other community relations support as requested by Board President Executive Director and Development Chair

Institutional Marketing amp Development Manager 12006 - 412006 Coconut Grove Playhouse Coconut Grove FL

bull Oversaw Marketing department staff including Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer Liaised between the Playhouse and local community organizations Generated institutional education and development budgets for advertising and publicity Teamed with Chief Development Officer to establish innovative ways to fundraise for organization Initiated development of corporate compensation packages and institutional media kits Worked with Education department to develop publicity strategies for Teen Tour and Summer Theater Camps Managed publicity and created donor journal for annual gala Developed segment marketing for season productions Created and distributed e-mail blasts for events and performances to company database Created intra-company newsletter

Marketing Coordinator 52004 - 1212005 Miami Performing Arts Center Miami FL

bull Coordinated the activities of supervised interns volunteers and temporary employees for marketing department for undershyconstruction performing arts center Assisted senior marketing management and foundation team in the development and execution of the membership campaign Drafted financial narrative and statistical reports for Chief Marketing Officer Designed layout of and assisted with creation offirst Center website Researched and developed target marketing 700shymember media database Designed collateral for Center Monitored the distribution and publication of all marketing materials Developed departmental procedures to utilize upon Center opening Executive committee member that created and implemented requirements and procedures for company-wide constituent database management system

Customer Service Manager 92002 - 412004 Wildcat Territory New York NY

bull Managed all aspects of customer relations including client acquisition and retention sales client relations and account management Expanded company exposure by targeting local style magazines and by distributing company-marketing materials Supervised trade show logistics including organization set up execution and client follow up Researched contacted and secured a major national furniture distributor as an exclusive client Created company customer service manual Contributed to Design and development of new bedding products Surpassed trade show sales goals in three consecutive High Point NC shows

Content Associate - Broker Content Outbound 112002 - 912002 First Call a Thomson Financial Company New York NY

bull Contributed to development and launch of the Events Calendar on the First Call website now part ofThomson Reuters that provides critical research information Linked marketing and event coordinators at brokerage firms with information distributed on First Call website Created and managed database ofbrokerage firm and association events

Etain E Connor Resume Page 2

Research Associate 1112000 - 6 2001 Heidrick amp Struggles Inc New York NY

bull Developed and organized research information for executive search firm in order to add to the company database Assisted with business development Identified potential candidates for executive searches Educated team members of trends and developments in target markets

EDUCATION ------------------------c~-~~------

International Masters in Business Administration Florida International University Bachelor ofArts in Classical Humanities Georgetown University

82000 MiamiFL 81999

Washington DC

IDGHLIGHTS gt- Member of Leadership Miami Class of201O Georgetown University Alumni Interviewer selected as a 2007 Up amp Comer in

South Florida by South Florida Business Journal Junior League ofMiami Girls Advocacy Project (start-up committee) Miami Performing Arts Center Green Room Society Georgetown University Alumni Association member Florida International University Lifetime Alumni member Grant reviewer for Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

gt- Conversant Spanish Basic French gt- Self-motivated professional with excellent project management skills

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile

Name Power Dickson Benjamin Employer Independently employed as consultant on multiple projects

Redevco Corporation Goldman Properties Company

TitleOccupation Independent Consultant Real Estate Development amp Urban Planning Business Type Real Estate Development amp Property Managementj Urban PlanningEconomic Development Consulting Business Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Business Telephone 215-888-4417 Home Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Home Telephone 215-888-4417

Length of Residence in the City of Miami 3 Years amp3 months

PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

(x) Male ( ) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander ( ) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native (x) Hispanic

Submitted into the public

record in connection with

items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Ust all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Member of Miami Foundations Miami Fellows Class 6 (2011-2012) Founding member of the New Leaders Council Miami Chapter a national leadership development program for entrepreneurs (20ll-Present) City Year Miami Ambassador (201O-Present) Member of Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida District Young Leaders group (20ll-Present) Co-Founder of Miami Urban Think Tank a Miami urban planning dialogue group (2009-2010) Board Member Urban Environment League (2009-2010)

Community Interests My interests stem from my passion for and strong understanding of the built environment As a native Miamian I have an ever growing love for all of South Florida and truly cherish this place as my home My community interests are based in wanting Miami to become a better place every year both because it is my home but also because I know it to be one of the most unique cities in the world with an amazing combination of physical beauty and hope and opportunity for people of all backgrounds Thus my community interests are focused on the following issues

Ensuring that education is always improving both at the K-12 and college levels so that local students can continue to improve grow in their talent and find ways to lead Miami civically and professionally

Ensuring that our public spaces are appreciated taken care of and always improved with a specific focus on our waterfront spaces and public green spaces so that these spaces can playa strong positive role in supporting increased community interaction amongst our residents

Ensuring the preservation of affordable and livable neighborhoods near the center of the city

Identifying economic growth sectors

Support the redevelopment of Miamis inner-ring suburbs with the goal of creating mixedshyincome well planned neighborhoods that respond to Miamis social and economic inequities

Additional Information

Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitiesExperience

Denis Russ Miami Beach CDC 305-538-0090 Jeffrey Bercow Bercow Radell amp Fernandez 305-377-6220 Katy Sorenson The Good Government Initiative 305-689-8212

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie Citv Clprk

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME Benjamin Power

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board

Miami is my Home through and through a city with which I feel directly connected I have lived 6 amazing years outside of South Florida spent countless summers in Chile and love visiting classic urban cities but keep coming back to Miami the only place where who I am makes sense and I am sure I belong I am committed to making Miami the best city it can be because the citys identity forms a strong foundation for many people including my own Miami embodies the American dream a city of opportunity for all a unique city where an immigrant population is able to freely integrate itself explore their identity as participants in the countrys progress and build their own dreams

As an urban planner and real estate development professional Miami is a lifetime project I hope to dedicate myself to creating and collaborating on Miami-sensitive solutions that can improve my home Miamis mix of cultures warm climate beaches architecture and urban redevelopment designs form a chaotic and eclectic backdrop for a city that plays such a strong international role making living and working in South Florida a unique experience I want to ensure that the citys colors are leveraged to create places for cultural exchange and economic development that preserve the diversity that make Miami the unique microcosm it is today while inviting others to move here and contribute to a new era of growth I also want to make sure that our political business and non-profit leadership understand the value of social justice in the city and ensure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy its treasures

I want to serve on the City of Miamis Community Relations Board to ensure that the City itself is an active supporter and participant in the new energies that are surging throughout the City I also want to ensure that residents of the City have a CRB board that they know they can turn to for ideas and guidance

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes I can I am currently a hard working professional that is dedicated to working on Miami issues and have the fortune of being able to commit personal time to work on issues outside of my work

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

I am a professionally trained urban planner and real estate development professional that understands how the City of Miami has grown and can grow in the future I am a strong communicator both in English and Spanish and believe in the power of communication as a tool for increased effectiveness in projects I have a strong understandingof all of Miamis existing community groups and their mission and goals which I have obtained through my more professional role at a local non-profit affordable housing development group

Submitted into the public record in connection with itemsQ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

The CRB exists to help embrace encourage and ensure harmonious dialogue interaction and cooperation amongst Miamis residents The CRB serves as a link between residents and the Citys representatives and administration fielding concerns about issues of discrimination unfair treatment or tension amongst different resident groups The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board by residents themselves or by the City to help improve the conditions of inter-group dialogue and relations

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue relations and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miamis different residents groups I know how much all of Miamis residents love their city and thus I know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups united with the same goal of making Miami a better world-class city for all of its residents to be able to enjoy

Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile Name _Connor Etain Elisabeth __________________ Last First Middle

Employer _Musical Arts Association ofMiami dba The Cleveland Orchestra Miami_

TitleOccupation _Development Officer_______________

Business Type _Performing Arts Organization--__________

Business Address _1444 Biscayne Blvd Suite 302 Miami FL 33132_____

Business Telephone _305-372-7747________________

Home Address _1450 Brickell Bay Dr Apt 407 Miami FL 3313 ________ Home Telephone _305-372-4624 _______

Length of Residence in the City ofMiami native but been back for 8 years since post graduate school

PLEASE CHECKAPPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

( ) Male (x) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander

(x) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native

( ) Hispanic

List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Advisory Council member Strong Women Strong Girls Member Junior League ofMiarni Class of2010 Leadership Miami Alumni Interviewer Georgetown University Lifetime Alumni member Florida International University Mentor Member Green Room Society Adrienne Arsht Center Grant reviewer Hannibal Cox Jr Grants Miami-Dade County Dept ofCultural Affairs

Community Interests bull Arts amp Culture

bull Education

bull International Affairs Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitieslExperience

Submitted into the public record in connection with

Etain E Connor 2012 Community Relations Board Application items ~ on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Name Telephone Sarah Tuskey 904-386-7367 James Thompson 786-493-4444 Jessica Delgado 305-389-3240

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board bull As a Miami native I want to contribute to the success and reputation of Miami as

a destination not just for the beaches I have seen the city evolve from a sleepy beach town to an exciting lively The bonus of Miami is still young and their is the opportunity to have input into how the city will continue to grow and that is an exciting possibility

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

bull Yes

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

bull Since returning to Miami I have worked in marketing and development in the non-profit industry I have worked for start up organizations mature organizations and organizations that closed I think my experience in this community will provide important insight to the committee regarding arts and culture and its importance to a vibrant community My experience in development

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

bull The Community Relations Board provides insight to the city commission through their experience and expertise

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

bull I do but believe it takes collaboration and an open mind by all groups to be truly successful

Submitted into the public record in connection with

Etain E Connor 2012 Community Relations Board Application items Be3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

ETAIN ELISABETH CONNOR 1450 Brickell Bay Dr 407 Miami Florida 33131 Submitted into the public

Cell (305) 484-3383 record in connection with Email connoretainyahoocom items rud on 11-15-12

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Development Officer 52010 - Present The Cleveland Orchestra Miami FL

bull Manage donor relations and gift fulfillment for all donors Write proposals to foundations corporations and government organizations Develop fundraising plan for Miami office Manage donor events for organization Develop community relationships Manage Development and Nominating amp Governance Committees Maintain board relationships Draft all fundraising and acknowledgement letters proposals and grants

Development Director 1112007 - 52010 The Patricia amp Phillip Frost Art Museum Florida International University Miami FL

bull Planned Grand Opening ofnew 46000 square foot building Managed Membership Coordinator and Development Department Interns Managed donor prospecting relations cultivation and stewardship for Museum Oversaw sponsorship program for museum Wrote grants and proposals to foundations corporations and government organizations Created campaigns and external fundraising opportunities Established Directors Council for Museum Assisted Museum Director with implementation of sponsorship and fundraising for museum programs Oversaw fundraising events at museum Worked with Marketing ampCommunications Director regarding membership newsletter exhibition sponsorship and events Worked with Museum Director and event coordinator to implement museum rental policy

Development Officer 82006 - 112007 Kristi House Miami FL

bull Served as chief coordinator of the Kristi House Breaking the Silence program Supported Board fundraising events including Annual Dinner and special fundraising events Interfaced with corporate donors and prospects on giving opportunities and underwriting programs Oversaw in-kind donations Sought new potential sources offunding Worked with Community Relations Director on donor recognition Maintained prospects donors and tracking of gifts in donor database Managed media relations for all Kristi House events Supported Community Relations Director with organizational communications activities Provided other community relations support as requested by Board President Executive Director and Development Chair

Institutional Marketing amp Development Manager 12006 - 412006 Coconut Grove Playhouse Coconut Grove FL

bull Oversaw Marketing department staff including Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer Liaised between the Playhouse and local community organizations Generated institutional education and development budgets for advertising and publicity Teamed with Chief Development Officer to establish innovative ways to fundraise for organization Initiated development of corporate compensation packages and institutional media kits Worked with Education department to develop publicity strategies for Teen Tour and Summer Theater Camps Managed publicity and created donor journal for annual gala Developed segment marketing for season productions Created and distributed e-mail blasts for events and performances to company database Created intra-company newsletter

Marketing Coordinator 52004 - 1212005 Miami Performing Arts Center Miami FL

bull Coordinated the activities of supervised interns volunteers and temporary employees for marketing department for undershyconstruction performing arts center Assisted senior marketing management and foundation team in the development and execution of the membership campaign Drafted financial narrative and statistical reports for Chief Marketing Officer Designed layout of and assisted with creation offirst Center website Researched and developed target marketing 700shymember media database Designed collateral for Center Monitored the distribution and publication of all marketing materials Developed departmental procedures to utilize upon Center opening Executive committee member that created and implemented requirements and procedures for company-wide constituent database management system

Customer Service Manager 92002 - 412004 Wildcat Territory New York NY

bull Managed all aspects of customer relations including client acquisition and retention sales client relations and account management Expanded company exposure by targeting local style magazines and by distributing company-marketing materials Supervised trade show logistics including organization set up execution and client follow up Researched contacted and secured a major national furniture distributor as an exclusive client Created company customer service manual Contributed to Design and development of new bedding products Surpassed trade show sales goals in three consecutive High Point NC shows

Content Associate - Broker Content Outbound 112002 - 912002 First Call a Thomson Financial Company New York NY

bull Contributed to development and launch of the Events Calendar on the First Call website now part ofThomson Reuters that provides critical research information Linked marketing and event coordinators at brokerage firms with information distributed on First Call website Created and managed database ofbrokerage firm and association events

Etain E Connor Resume Page 2

Research Associate 1112000 - 6 2001 Heidrick amp Struggles Inc New York NY

bull Developed and organized research information for executive search firm in order to add to the company database Assisted with business development Identified potential candidates for executive searches Educated team members of trends and developments in target markets

EDUCATION ------------------------c~-~~------

International Masters in Business Administration Florida International University Bachelor ofArts in Classical Humanities Georgetown University

82000 MiamiFL 81999

Washington DC

IDGHLIGHTS gt- Member of Leadership Miami Class of201O Georgetown University Alumni Interviewer selected as a 2007 Up amp Comer in

South Florida by South Florida Business Journal Junior League ofMiami Girls Advocacy Project (start-up committee) Miami Performing Arts Center Green Room Society Georgetown University Alumni Association member Florida International University Lifetime Alumni member Grant reviewer for Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

gt- Conversant Spanish Basic French gt- Self-motivated professional with excellent project management skills

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile

Name Power Dickson Benjamin Employer Independently employed as consultant on multiple projects

Redevco Corporation Goldman Properties Company

TitleOccupation Independent Consultant Real Estate Development amp Urban Planning Business Type Real Estate Development amp Property Managementj Urban PlanningEconomic Development Consulting Business Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Business Telephone 215-888-4417 Home Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Home Telephone 215-888-4417

Length of Residence in the City of Miami 3 Years amp3 months

PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

(x) Male ( ) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander ( ) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native (x) Hispanic

Submitted into the public

record in connection with

items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Ust all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Member of Miami Foundations Miami Fellows Class 6 (2011-2012) Founding member of the New Leaders Council Miami Chapter a national leadership development program for entrepreneurs (20ll-Present) City Year Miami Ambassador (201O-Present) Member of Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida District Young Leaders group (20ll-Present) Co-Founder of Miami Urban Think Tank a Miami urban planning dialogue group (2009-2010) Board Member Urban Environment League (2009-2010)

Community Interests My interests stem from my passion for and strong understanding of the built environment As a native Miamian I have an ever growing love for all of South Florida and truly cherish this place as my home My community interests are based in wanting Miami to become a better place every year both because it is my home but also because I know it to be one of the most unique cities in the world with an amazing combination of physical beauty and hope and opportunity for people of all backgrounds Thus my community interests are focused on the following issues

Ensuring that education is always improving both at the K-12 and college levels so that local students can continue to improve grow in their talent and find ways to lead Miami civically and professionally

Ensuring that our public spaces are appreciated taken care of and always improved with a specific focus on our waterfront spaces and public green spaces so that these spaces can playa strong positive role in supporting increased community interaction amongst our residents

Ensuring the preservation of affordable and livable neighborhoods near the center of the city

Identifying economic growth sectors

Support the redevelopment of Miamis inner-ring suburbs with the goal of creating mixedshyincome well planned neighborhoods that respond to Miamis social and economic inequities

Additional Information

Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitiesExperience

Denis Russ Miami Beach CDC 305-538-0090 Jeffrey Bercow Bercow Radell amp Fernandez 305-377-6220 Katy Sorenson The Good Government Initiative 305-689-8212

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie Citv Clprk

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME Benjamin Power

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board

Miami is my Home through and through a city with which I feel directly connected I have lived 6 amazing years outside of South Florida spent countless summers in Chile and love visiting classic urban cities but keep coming back to Miami the only place where who I am makes sense and I am sure I belong I am committed to making Miami the best city it can be because the citys identity forms a strong foundation for many people including my own Miami embodies the American dream a city of opportunity for all a unique city where an immigrant population is able to freely integrate itself explore their identity as participants in the countrys progress and build their own dreams

As an urban planner and real estate development professional Miami is a lifetime project I hope to dedicate myself to creating and collaborating on Miami-sensitive solutions that can improve my home Miamis mix of cultures warm climate beaches architecture and urban redevelopment designs form a chaotic and eclectic backdrop for a city that plays such a strong international role making living and working in South Florida a unique experience I want to ensure that the citys colors are leveraged to create places for cultural exchange and economic development that preserve the diversity that make Miami the unique microcosm it is today while inviting others to move here and contribute to a new era of growth I also want to make sure that our political business and non-profit leadership understand the value of social justice in the city and ensure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy its treasures

I want to serve on the City of Miamis Community Relations Board to ensure that the City itself is an active supporter and participant in the new energies that are surging throughout the City I also want to ensure that residents of the City have a CRB board that they know they can turn to for ideas and guidance

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes I can I am currently a hard working professional that is dedicated to working on Miami issues and have the fortune of being able to commit personal time to work on issues outside of my work

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

I am a professionally trained urban planner and real estate development professional that understands how the City of Miami has grown and can grow in the future I am a strong communicator both in English and Spanish and believe in the power of communication as a tool for increased effectiveness in projects I have a strong understandingof all of Miamis existing community groups and their mission and goals which I have obtained through my more professional role at a local non-profit affordable housing development group

Submitted into the public record in connection with itemsQ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

The CRB exists to help embrace encourage and ensure harmonious dialogue interaction and cooperation amongst Miamis residents The CRB serves as a link between residents and the Citys representatives and administration fielding concerns about issues of discrimination unfair treatment or tension amongst different resident groups The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board by residents themselves or by the City to help improve the conditions of inter-group dialogue and relations

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue relations and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miamis different residents groups I know how much all of Miamis residents love their city and thus I know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups united with the same goal of making Miami a better world-class city for all of its residents to be able to enjoy

Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

Name Telephone Sarah Tuskey 904-386-7367 James Thompson 786-493-4444 Jessica Delgado 305-389-3240

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board bull As a Miami native I want to contribute to the success and reputation of Miami as

a destination not just for the beaches I have seen the city evolve from a sleepy beach town to an exciting lively The bonus of Miami is still young and their is the opportunity to have input into how the city will continue to grow and that is an exciting possibility

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

bull Yes

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

bull Since returning to Miami I have worked in marketing and development in the non-profit industry I have worked for start up organizations mature organizations and organizations that closed I think my experience in this community will provide important insight to the committee regarding arts and culture and its importance to a vibrant community My experience in development

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

bull The Community Relations Board provides insight to the city commission through their experience and expertise

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

bull I do but believe it takes collaboration and an open mind by all groups to be truly successful

Submitted into the public record in connection with

Etain E Connor 2012 Community Relations Board Application items Be3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

ETAIN ELISABETH CONNOR 1450 Brickell Bay Dr 407 Miami Florida 33131 Submitted into the public

Cell (305) 484-3383 record in connection with Email connoretainyahoocom items rud on 11-15-12

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Development Officer 52010 - Present The Cleveland Orchestra Miami FL

bull Manage donor relations and gift fulfillment for all donors Write proposals to foundations corporations and government organizations Develop fundraising plan for Miami office Manage donor events for organization Develop community relationships Manage Development and Nominating amp Governance Committees Maintain board relationships Draft all fundraising and acknowledgement letters proposals and grants

Development Director 1112007 - 52010 The Patricia amp Phillip Frost Art Museum Florida International University Miami FL

bull Planned Grand Opening ofnew 46000 square foot building Managed Membership Coordinator and Development Department Interns Managed donor prospecting relations cultivation and stewardship for Museum Oversaw sponsorship program for museum Wrote grants and proposals to foundations corporations and government organizations Created campaigns and external fundraising opportunities Established Directors Council for Museum Assisted Museum Director with implementation of sponsorship and fundraising for museum programs Oversaw fundraising events at museum Worked with Marketing ampCommunications Director regarding membership newsletter exhibition sponsorship and events Worked with Museum Director and event coordinator to implement museum rental policy

Development Officer 82006 - 112007 Kristi House Miami FL

bull Served as chief coordinator of the Kristi House Breaking the Silence program Supported Board fundraising events including Annual Dinner and special fundraising events Interfaced with corporate donors and prospects on giving opportunities and underwriting programs Oversaw in-kind donations Sought new potential sources offunding Worked with Community Relations Director on donor recognition Maintained prospects donors and tracking of gifts in donor database Managed media relations for all Kristi House events Supported Community Relations Director with organizational communications activities Provided other community relations support as requested by Board President Executive Director and Development Chair

Institutional Marketing amp Development Manager 12006 - 412006 Coconut Grove Playhouse Coconut Grove FL

bull Oversaw Marketing department staff including Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer Liaised between the Playhouse and local community organizations Generated institutional education and development budgets for advertising and publicity Teamed with Chief Development Officer to establish innovative ways to fundraise for organization Initiated development of corporate compensation packages and institutional media kits Worked with Education department to develop publicity strategies for Teen Tour and Summer Theater Camps Managed publicity and created donor journal for annual gala Developed segment marketing for season productions Created and distributed e-mail blasts for events and performances to company database Created intra-company newsletter

Marketing Coordinator 52004 - 1212005 Miami Performing Arts Center Miami FL

bull Coordinated the activities of supervised interns volunteers and temporary employees for marketing department for undershyconstruction performing arts center Assisted senior marketing management and foundation team in the development and execution of the membership campaign Drafted financial narrative and statistical reports for Chief Marketing Officer Designed layout of and assisted with creation offirst Center website Researched and developed target marketing 700shymember media database Designed collateral for Center Monitored the distribution and publication of all marketing materials Developed departmental procedures to utilize upon Center opening Executive committee member that created and implemented requirements and procedures for company-wide constituent database management system

Customer Service Manager 92002 - 412004 Wildcat Territory New York NY

bull Managed all aspects of customer relations including client acquisition and retention sales client relations and account management Expanded company exposure by targeting local style magazines and by distributing company-marketing materials Supervised trade show logistics including organization set up execution and client follow up Researched contacted and secured a major national furniture distributor as an exclusive client Created company customer service manual Contributed to Design and development of new bedding products Surpassed trade show sales goals in three consecutive High Point NC shows

Content Associate - Broker Content Outbound 112002 - 912002 First Call a Thomson Financial Company New York NY

bull Contributed to development and launch of the Events Calendar on the First Call website now part ofThomson Reuters that provides critical research information Linked marketing and event coordinators at brokerage firms with information distributed on First Call website Created and managed database ofbrokerage firm and association events

Etain E Connor Resume Page 2

Research Associate 1112000 - 6 2001 Heidrick amp Struggles Inc New York NY

bull Developed and organized research information for executive search firm in order to add to the company database Assisted with business development Identified potential candidates for executive searches Educated team members of trends and developments in target markets

EDUCATION ------------------------c~-~~------

International Masters in Business Administration Florida International University Bachelor ofArts in Classical Humanities Georgetown University

82000 MiamiFL 81999

Washington DC

IDGHLIGHTS gt- Member of Leadership Miami Class of201O Georgetown University Alumni Interviewer selected as a 2007 Up amp Comer in

South Florida by South Florida Business Journal Junior League ofMiami Girls Advocacy Project (start-up committee) Miami Performing Arts Center Green Room Society Georgetown University Alumni Association member Florida International University Lifetime Alumni member Grant reviewer for Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

gt- Conversant Spanish Basic French gt- Self-motivated professional with excellent project management skills

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile

Name Power Dickson Benjamin Employer Independently employed as consultant on multiple projects

Redevco Corporation Goldman Properties Company

TitleOccupation Independent Consultant Real Estate Development amp Urban Planning Business Type Real Estate Development amp Property Managementj Urban PlanningEconomic Development Consulting Business Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Business Telephone 215-888-4417 Home Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Home Telephone 215-888-4417

Length of Residence in the City of Miami 3 Years amp3 months

PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

(x) Male ( ) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander ( ) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native (x) Hispanic

Submitted into the public

record in connection with

items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Ust all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Member of Miami Foundations Miami Fellows Class 6 (2011-2012) Founding member of the New Leaders Council Miami Chapter a national leadership development program for entrepreneurs (20ll-Present) City Year Miami Ambassador (201O-Present) Member of Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida District Young Leaders group (20ll-Present) Co-Founder of Miami Urban Think Tank a Miami urban planning dialogue group (2009-2010) Board Member Urban Environment League (2009-2010)

Community Interests My interests stem from my passion for and strong understanding of the built environment As a native Miamian I have an ever growing love for all of South Florida and truly cherish this place as my home My community interests are based in wanting Miami to become a better place every year both because it is my home but also because I know it to be one of the most unique cities in the world with an amazing combination of physical beauty and hope and opportunity for people of all backgrounds Thus my community interests are focused on the following issues

Ensuring that education is always improving both at the K-12 and college levels so that local students can continue to improve grow in their talent and find ways to lead Miami civically and professionally

Ensuring that our public spaces are appreciated taken care of and always improved with a specific focus on our waterfront spaces and public green spaces so that these spaces can playa strong positive role in supporting increased community interaction amongst our residents

Ensuring the preservation of affordable and livable neighborhoods near the center of the city

Identifying economic growth sectors

Support the redevelopment of Miamis inner-ring suburbs with the goal of creating mixedshyincome well planned neighborhoods that respond to Miamis social and economic inequities

Additional Information

Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitiesExperience

Denis Russ Miami Beach CDC 305-538-0090 Jeffrey Bercow Bercow Radell amp Fernandez 305-377-6220 Katy Sorenson The Good Government Initiative 305-689-8212

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie Citv Clprk

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME Benjamin Power

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board

Miami is my Home through and through a city with which I feel directly connected I have lived 6 amazing years outside of South Florida spent countless summers in Chile and love visiting classic urban cities but keep coming back to Miami the only place where who I am makes sense and I am sure I belong I am committed to making Miami the best city it can be because the citys identity forms a strong foundation for many people including my own Miami embodies the American dream a city of opportunity for all a unique city where an immigrant population is able to freely integrate itself explore their identity as participants in the countrys progress and build their own dreams

As an urban planner and real estate development professional Miami is a lifetime project I hope to dedicate myself to creating and collaborating on Miami-sensitive solutions that can improve my home Miamis mix of cultures warm climate beaches architecture and urban redevelopment designs form a chaotic and eclectic backdrop for a city that plays such a strong international role making living and working in South Florida a unique experience I want to ensure that the citys colors are leveraged to create places for cultural exchange and economic development that preserve the diversity that make Miami the unique microcosm it is today while inviting others to move here and contribute to a new era of growth I also want to make sure that our political business and non-profit leadership understand the value of social justice in the city and ensure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy its treasures

I want to serve on the City of Miamis Community Relations Board to ensure that the City itself is an active supporter and participant in the new energies that are surging throughout the City I also want to ensure that residents of the City have a CRB board that they know they can turn to for ideas and guidance

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes I can I am currently a hard working professional that is dedicated to working on Miami issues and have the fortune of being able to commit personal time to work on issues outside of my work

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

I am a professionally trained urban planner and real estate development professional that understands how the City of Miami has grown and can grow in the future I am a strong communicator both in English and Spanish and believe in the power of communication as a tool for increased effectiveness in projects I have a strong understandingof all of Miamis existing community groups and their mission and goals which I have obtained through my more professional role at a local non-profit affordable housing development group

Submitted into the public record in connection with itemsQ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

The CRB exists to help embrace encourage and ensure harmonious dialogue interaction and cooperation amongst Miamis residents The CRB serves as a link between residents and the Citys representatives and administration fielding concerns about issues of discrimination unfair treatment or tension amongst different resident groups The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board by residents themselves or by the City to help improve the conditions of inter-group dialogue and relations

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue relations and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miamis different residents groups I know how much all of Miamis residents love their city and thus I know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups united with the same goal of making Miami a better world-class city for all of its residents to be able to enjoy

Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

ETAIN ELISABETH CONNOR 1450 Brickell Bay Dr 407 Miami Florida 33131 Submitted into the public

Cell (305) 484-3383 record in connection with Email connoretainyahoocom items rud on 11-15-12

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Development Officer 52010 - Present The Cleveland Orchestra Miami FL

bull Manage donor relations and gift fulfillment for all donors Write proposals to foundations corporations and government organizations Develop fundraising plan for Miami office Manage donor events for organization Develop community relationships Manage Development and Nominating amp Governance Committees Maintain board relationships Draft all fundraising and acknowledgement letters proposals and grants

Development Director 1112007 - 52010 The Patricia amp Phillip Frost Art Museum Florida International University Miami FL

bull Planned Grand Opening ofnew 46000 square foot building Managed Membership Coordinator and Development Department Interns Managed donor prospecting relations cultivation and stewardship for Museum Oversaw sponsorship program for museum Wrote grants and proposals to foundations corporations and government organizations Created campaigns and external fundraising opportunities Established Directors Council for Museum Assisted Museum Director with implementation of sponsorship and fundraising for museum programs Oversaw fundraising events at museum Worked with Marketing ampCommunications Director regarding membership newsletter exhibition sponsorship and events Worked with Museum Director and event coordinator to implement museum rental policy

Development Officer 82006 - 112007 Kristi House Miami FL

bull Served as chief coordinator of the Kristi House Breaking the Silence program Supported Board fundraising events including Annual Dinner and special fundraising events Interfaced with corporate donors and prospects on giving opportunities and underwriting programs Oversaw in-kind donations Sought new potential sources offunding Worked with Community Relations Director on donor recognition Maintained prospects donors and tracking of gifts in donor database Managed media relations for all Kristi House events Supported Community Relations Director with organizational communications activities Provided other community relations support as requested by Board President Executive Director and Development Chair

Institutional Marketing amp Development Manager 12006 - 412006 Coconut Grove Playhouse Coconut Grove FL

bull Oversaw Marketing department staff including Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer Liaised between the Playhouse and local community organizations Generated institutional education and development budgets for advertising and publicity Teamed with Chief Development Officer to establish innovative ways to fundraise for organization Initiated development of corporate compensation packages and institutional media kits Worked with Education department to develop publicity strategies for Teen Tour and Summer Theater Camps Managed publicity and created donor journal for annual gala Developed segment marketing for season productions Created and distributed e-mail blasts for events and performances to company database Created intra-company newsletter

Marketing Coordinator 52004 - 1212005 Miami Performing Arts Center Miami FL

bull Coordinated the activities of supervised interns volunteers and temporary employees for marketing department for undershyconstruction performing arts center Assisted senior marketing management and foundation team in the development and execution of the membership campaign Drafted financial narrative and statistical reports for Chief Marketing Officer Designed layout of and assisted with creation offirst Center website Researched and developed target marketing 700shymember media database Designed collateral for Center Monitored the distribution and publication of all marketing materials Developed departmental procedures to utilize upon Center opening Executive committee member that created and implemented requirements and procedures for company-wide constituent database management system

Customer Service Manager 92002 - 412004 Wildcat Territory New York NY

bull Managed all aspects of customer relations including client acquisition and retention sales client relations and account management Expanded company exposure by targeting local style magazines and by distributing company-marketing materials Supervised trade show logistics including organization set up execution and client follow up Researched contacted and secured a major national furniture distributor as an exclusive client Created company customer service manual Contributed to Design and development of new bedding products Surpassed trade show sales goals in three consecutive High Point NC shows

Content Associate - Broker Content Outbound 112002 - 912002 First Call a Thomson Financial Company New York NY

bull Contributed to development and launch of the Events Calendar on the First Call website now part ofThomson Reuters that provides critical research information Linked marketing and event coordinators at brokerage firms with information distributed on First Call website Created and managed database ofbrokerage firm and association events

Etain E Connor Resume Page 2

Research Associate 1112000 - 6 2001 Heidrick amp Struggles Inc New York NY

bull Developed and organized research information for executive search firm in order to add to the company database Assisted with business development Identified potential candidates for executive searches Educated team members of trends and developments in target markets

EDUCATION ------------------------c~-~~------

International Masters in Business Administration Florida International University Bachelor ofArts in Classical Humanities Georgetown University

82000 MiamiFL 81999

Washington DC

IDGHLIGHTS gt- Member of Leadership Miami Class of201O Georgetown University Alumni Interviewer selected as a 2007 Up amp Comer in

South Florida by South Florida Business Journal Junior League ofMiami Girls Advocacy Project (start-up committee) Miami Performing Arts Center Green Room Society Georgetown University Alumni Association member Florida International University Lifetime Alumni member Grant reviewer for Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

gt- Conversant Spanish Basic French gt- Self-motivated professional with excellent project management skills

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile

Name Power Dickson Benjamin Employer Independently employed as consultant on multiple projects

Redevco Corporation Goldman Properties Company

TitleOccupation Independent Consultant Real Estate Development amp Urban Planning Business Type Real Estate Development amp Property Managementj Urban PlanningEconomic Development Consulting Business Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Business Telephone 215-888-4417 Home Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Home Telephone 215-888-4417

Length of Residence in the City of Miami 3 Years amp3 months

PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

(x) Male ( ) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander ( ) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native (x) Hispanic

Submitted into the public

record in connection with

items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Ust all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Member of Miami Foundations Miami Fellows Class 6 (2011-2012) Founding member of the New Leaders Council Miami Chapter a national leadership development program for entrepreneurs (20ll-Present) City Year Miami Ambassador (201O-Present) Member of Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida District Young Leaders group (20ll-Present) Co-Founder of Miami Urban Think Tank a Miami urban planning dialogue group (2009-2010) Board Member Urban Environment League (2009-2010)

Community Interests My interests stem from my passion for and strong understanding of the built environment As a native Miamian I have an ever growing love for all of South Florida and truly cherish this place as my home My community interests are based in wanting Miami to become a better place every year both because it is my home but also because I know it to be one of the most unique cities in the world with an amazing combination of physical beauty and hope and opportunity for people of all backgrounds Thus my community interests are focused on the following issues

Ensuring that education is always improving both at the K-12 and college levels so that local students can continue to improve grow in their talent and find ways to lead Miami civically and professionally

Ensuring that our public spaces are appreciated taken care of and always improved with a specific focus on our waterfront spaces and public green spaces so that these spaces can playa strong positive role in supporting increased community interaction amongst our residents

Ensuring the preservation of affordable and livable neighborhoods near the center of the city

Identifying economic growth sectors

Support the redevelopment of Miamis inner-ring suburbs with the goal of creating mixedshyincome well planned neighborhoods that respond to Miamis social and economic inequities

Additional Information

Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitiesExperience

Denis Russ Miami Beach CDC 305-538-0090 Jeffrey Bercow Bercow Radell amp Fernandez 305-377-6220 Katy Sorenson The Good Government Initiative 305-689-8212

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie Citv Clprk

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME Benjamin Power

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board

Miami is my Home through and through a city with which I feel directly connected I have lived 6 amazing years outside of South Florida spent countless summers in Chile and love visiting classic urban cities but keep coming back to Miami the only place where who I am makes sense and I am sure I belong I am committed to making Miami the best city it can be because the citys identity forms a strong foundation for many people including my own Miami embodies the American dream a city of opportunity for all a unique city where an immigrant population is able to freely integrate itself explore their identity as participants in the countrys progress and build their own dreams

As an urban planner and real estate development professional Miami is a lifetime project I hope to dedicate myself to creating and collaborating on Miami-sensitive solutions that can improve my home Miamis mix of cultures warm climate beaches architecture and urban redevelopment designs form a chaotic and eclectic backdrop for a city that plays such a strong international role making living and working in South Florida a unique experience I want to ensure that the citys colors are leveraged to create places for cultural exchange and economic development that preserve the diversity that make Miami the unique microcosm it is today while inviting others to move here and contribute to a new era of growth I also want to make sure that our political business and non-profit leadership understand the value of social justice in the city and ensure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy its treasures

I want to serve on the City of Miamis Community Relations Board to ensure that the City itself is an active supporter and participant in the new energies that are surging throughout the City I also want to ensure that residents of the City have a CRB board that they know they can turn to for ideas and guidance

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes I can I am currently a hard working professional that is dedicated to working on Miami issues and have the fortune of being able to commit personal time to work on issues outside of my work

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

I am a professionally trained urban planner and real estate development professional that understands how the City of Miami has grown and can grow in the future I am a strong communicator both in English and Spanish and believe in the power of communication as a tool for increased effectiveness in projects I have a strong understandingof all of Miamis existing community groups and their mission and goals which I have obtained through my more professional role at a local non-profit affordable housing development group

Submitted into the public record in connection with itemsQ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

The CRB exists to help embrace encourage and ensure harmonious dialogue interaction and cooperation amongst Miamis residents The CRB serves as a link between residents and the Citys representatives and administration fielding concerns about issues of discrimination unfair treatment or tension amongst different resident groups The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board by residents themselves or by the City to help improve the conditions of inter-group dialogue and relations

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue relations and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miamis different residents groups I know how much all of Miamis residents love their city and thus I know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups united with the same goal of making Miami a better world-class city for all of its residents to be able to enjoy

Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

Etain E Connor Resume Page 2

Research Associate 1112000 - 6 2001 Heidrick amp Struggles Inc New York NY

bull Developed and organized research information for executive search firm in order to add to the company database Assisted with business development Identified potential candidates for executive searches Educated team members of trends and developments in target markets

EDUCATION ------------------------c~-~~------

International Masters in Business Administration Florida International University Bachelor ofArts in Classical Humanities Georgetown University

82000 MiamiFL 81999

Washington DC

IDGHLIGHTS gt- Member of Leadership Miami Class of201O Georgetown University Alumni Interviewer selected as a 2007 Up amp Comer in

South Florida by South Florida Business Journal Junior League ofMiami Girls Advocacy Project (start-up committee) Miami Performing Arts Center Green Room Society Georgetown University Alumni Association member Florida International University Lifetime Alumni member Grant reviewer for Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

gt- Conversant Spanish Basic French gt- Self-motivated professional with excellent project management skills

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile

Name Power Dickson Benjamin Employer Independently employed as consultant on multiple projects

Redevco Corporation Goldman Properties Company

TitleOccupation Independent Consultant Real Estate Development amp Urban Planning Business Type Real Estate Development amp Property Managementj Urban PlanningEconomic Development Consulting Business Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Business Telephone 215-888-4417 Home Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Home Telephone 215-888-4417

Length of Residence in the City of Miami 3 Years amp3 months

PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

(x) Male ( ) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander ( ) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native (x) Hispanic

Submitted into the public

record in connection with

items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Ust all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Member of Miami Foundations Miami Fellows Class 6 (2011-2012) Founding member of the New Leaders Council Miami Chapter a national leadership development program for entrepreneurs (20ll-Present) City Year Miami Ambassador (201O-Present) Member of Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida District Young Leaders group (20ll-Present) Co-Founder of Miami Urban Think Tank a Miami urban planning dialogue group (2009-2010) Board Member Urban Environment League (2009-2010)

Community Interests My interests stem from my passion for and strong understanding of the built environment As a native Miamian I have an ever growing love for all of South Florida and truly cherish this place as my home My community interests are based in wanting Miami to become a better place every year both because it is my home but also because I know it to be one of the most unique cities in the world with an amazing combination of physical beauty and hope and opportunity for people of all backgrounds Thus my community interests are focused on the following issues

Ensuring that education is always improving both at the K-12 and college levels so that local students can continue to improve grow in their talent and find ways to lead Miami civically and professionally

Ensuring that our public spaces are appreciated taken care of and always improved with a specific focus on our waterfront spaces and public green spaces so that these spaces can playa strong positive role in supporting increased community interaction amongst our residents

Ensuring the preservation of affordable and livable neighborhoods near the center of the city

Identifying economic growth sectors

Support the redevelopment of Miamis inner-ring suburbs with the goal of creating mixedshyincome well planned neighborhoods that respond to Miamis social and economic inequities

Additional Information

Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitiesExperience

Denis Russ Miami Beach CDC 305-538-0090 Jeffrey Bercow Bercow Radell amp Fernandez 305-377-6220 Katy Sorenson The Good Government Initiative 305-689-8212

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie Citv Clprk

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME Benjamin Power

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board

Miami is my Home through and through a city with which I feel directly connected I have lived 6 amazing years outside of South Florida spent countless summers in Chile and love visiting classic urban cities but keep coming back to Miami the only place where who I am makes sense and I am sure I belong I am committed to making Miami the best city it can be because the citys identity forms a strong foundation for many people including my own Miami embodies the American dream a city of opportunity for all a unique city where an immigrant population is able to freely integrate itself explore their identity as participants in the countrys progress and build their own dreams

As an urban planner and real estate development professional Miami is a lifetime project I hope to dedicate myself to creating and collaborating on Miami-sensitive solutions that can improve my home Miamis mix of cultures warm climate beaches architecture and urban redevelopment designs form a chaotic and eclectic backdrop for a city that plays such a strong international role making living and working in South Florida a unique experience I want to ensure that the citys colors are leveraged to create places for cultural exchange and economic development that preserve the diversity that make Miami the unique microcosm it is today while inviting others to move here and contribute to a new era of growth I also want to make sure that our political business and non-profit leadership understand the value of social justice in the city and ensure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy its treasures

I want to serve on the City of Miamis Community Relations Board to ensure that the City itself is an active supporter and participant in the new energies that are surging throughout the City I also want to ensure that residents of the City have a CRB board that they know they can turn to for ideas and guidance

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes I can I am currently a hard working professional that is dedicated to working on Miami issues and have the fortune of being able to commit personal time to work on issues outside of my work

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

I am a professionally trained urban planner and real estate development professional that understands how the City of Miami has grown and can grow in the future I am a strong communicator both in English and Spanish and believe in the power of communication as a tool for increased effectiveness in projects I have a strong understandingof all of Miamis existing community groups and their mission and goals which I have obtained through my more professional role at a local non-profit affordable housing development group

Submitted into the public record in connection with itemsQ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

The CRB exists to help embrace encourage and ensure harmonious dialogue interaction and cooperation amongst Miamis residents The CRB serves as a link between residents and the Citys representatives and administration fielding concerns about issues of discrimination unfair treatment or tension amongst different resident groups The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board by residents themselves or by the City to help improve the conditions of inter-group dialogue and relations

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue relations and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miamis different residents groups I know how much all of Miamis residents love their city and thus I know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups united with the same goal of making Miami a better world-class city for all of its residents to be able to enjoy

Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile

Name Power Dickson Benjamin Employer Independently employed as consultant on multiple projects

Redevco Corporation Goldman Properties Company

TitleOccupation Independent Consultant Real Estate Development amp Urban Planning Business Type Real Estate Development amp Property Managementj Urban PlanningEconomic Development Consulting Business Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Business Telephone 215-888-4417 Home Address 777 NE 62 St Apt C500 Miami FL 33138 Home Telephone 215-888-4417

Length of Residence in the City of Miami 3 Years amp3 months

PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

(x) Male ( ) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander ( ) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native (x) Hispanic

Submitted into the public

record in connection with

items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

City Clerk

Ust all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Member of Miami Foundations Miami Fellows Class 6 (2011-2012) Founding member of the New Leaders Council Miami Chapter a national leadership development program for entrepreneurs (20ll-Present) City Year Miami Ambassador (201O-Present) Member of Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida District Young Leaders group (20ll-Present) Co-Founder of Miami Urban Think Tank a Miami urban planning dialogue group (2009-2010) Board Member Urban Environment League (2009-2010)

Community Interests My interests stem from my passion for and strong understanding of the built environment As a native Miamian I have an ever growing love for all of South Florida and truly cherish this place as my home My community interests are based in wanting Miami to become a better place every year both because it is my home but also because I know it to be one of the most unique cities in the world with an amazing combination of physical beauty and hope and opportunity for people of all backgrounds Thus my community interests are focused on the following issues

Ensuring that education is always improving both at the K-12 and college levels so that local students can continue to improve grow in their talent and find ways to lead Miami civically and professionally

Ensuring that our public spaces are appreciated taken care of and always improved with a specific focus on our waterfront spaces and public green spaces so that these spaces can playa strong positive role in supporting increased community interaction amongst our residents

Ensuring the preservation of affordable and livable neighborhoods near the center of the city

Identifying economic growth sectors

Support the redevelopment of Miamis inner-ring suburbs with the goal of creating mixedshyincome well planned neighborhoods that respond to Miamis social and economic inequities

Additional Information

Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitiesExperience

Denis Russ Miami Beach CDC 305-538-0090 Jeffrey Bercow Bercow Radell amp Fernandez 305-377-6220 Katy Sorenson The Good Government Initiative 305-689-8212

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

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QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME Benjamin Power

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board

Miami is my Home through and through a city with which I feel directly connected I have lived 6 amazing years outside of South Florida spent countless summers in Chile and love visiting classic urban cities but keep coming back to Miami the only place where who I am makes sense and I am sure I belong I am committed to making Miami the best city it can be because the citys identity forms a strong foundation for many people including my own Miami embodies the American dream a city of opportunity for all a unique city where an immigrant population is able to freely integrate itself explore their identity as participants in the countrys progress and build their own dreams

As an urban planner and real estate development professional Miami is a lifetime project I hope to dedicate myself to creating and collaborating on Miami-sensitive solutions that can improve my home Miamis mix of cultures warm climate beaches architecture and urban redevelopment designs form a chaotic and eclectic backdrop for a city that plays such a strong international role making living and working in South Florida a unique experience I want to ensure that the citys colors are leveraged to create places for cultural exchange and economic development that preserve the diversity that make Miami the unique microcosm it is today while inviting others to move here and contribute to a new era of growth I also want to make sure that our political business and non-profit leadership understand the value of social justice in the city and ensure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy its treasures

I want to serve on the City of Miamis Community Relations Board to ensure that the City itself is an active supporter and participant in the new energies that are surging throughout the City I also want to ensure that residents of the City have a CRB board that they know they can turn to for ideas and guidance

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes I can I am currently a hard working professional that is dedicated to working on Miami issues and have the fortune of being able to commit personal time to work on issues outside of my work

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

I am a professionally trained urban planner and real estate development professional that understands how the City of Miami has grown and can grow in the future I am a strong communicator both in English and Spanish and believe in the power of communication as a tool for increased effectiveness in projects I have a strong understandingof all of Miamis existing community groups and their mission and goals which I have obtained through my more professional role at a local non-profit affordable housing development group

Submitted into the public record in connection with itemsQ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

The CRB exists to help embrace encourage and ensure harmonious dialogue interaction and cooperation amongst Miamis residents The CRB serves as a link between residents and the Citys representatives and administration fielding concerns about issues of discrimination unfair treatment or tension amongst different resident groups The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board by residents themselves or by the City to help improve the conditions of inter-group dialogue and relations

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue relations and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miamis different residents groups I know how much all of Miamis residents love their city and thus I know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups united with the same goal of making Miami a better world-class city for all of its residents to be able to enjoy

Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

Ust all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held Member of Miami Foundations Miami Fellows Class 6 (2011-2012) Founding member of the New Leaders Council Miami Chapter a national leadership development program for entrepreneurs (20ll-Present) City Year Miami Ambassador (201O-Present) Member of Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida District Young Leaders group (20ll-Present) Co-Founder of Miami Urban Think Tank a Miami urban planning dialogue group (2009-2010) Board Member Urban Environment League (2009-2010)

Community Interests My interests stem from my passion for and strong understanding of the built environment As a native Miamian I have an ever growing love for all of South Florida and truly cherish this place as my home My community interests are based in wanting Miami to become a better place every year both because it is my home but also because I know it to be one of the most unique cities in the world with an amazing combination of physical beauty and hope and opportunity for people of all backgrounds Thus my community interests are focused on the following issues

Ensuring that education is always improving both at the K-12 and college levels so that local students can continue to improve grow in their talent and find ways to lead Miami civically and professionally

Ensuring that our public spaces are appreciated taken care of and always improved with a specific focus on our waterfront spaces and public green spaces so that these spaces can playa strong positive role in supporting increased community interaction amongst our residents

Ensuring the preservation of affordable and livable neighborhoods near the center of the city

Identifying economic growth sectors

Support the redevelopment of Miamis inner-ring suburbs with the goal of creating mixedshyincome well planned neighborhoods that respond to Miamis social and economic inequities

Additional Information

Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitiesExperience

Denis Russ Miami Beach CDC 305-538-0090 Jeffrey Bercow Bercow Radell amp Fernandez 305-377-6220 Katy Sorenson The Good Government Initiative 305-689-8212

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie Citv Clprk

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME Benjamin Power

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board

Miami is my Home through and through a city with which I feel directly connected I have lived 6 amazing years outside of South Florida spent countless summers in Chile and love visiting classic urban cities but keep coming back to Miami the only place where who I am makes sense and I am sure I belong I am committed to making Miami the best city it can be because the citys identity forms a strong foundation for many people including my own Miami embodies the American dream a city of opportunity for all a unique city where an immigrant population is able to freely integrate itself explore their identity as participants in the countrys progress and build their own dreams

As an urban planner and real estate development professional Miami is a lifetime project I hope to dedicate myself to creating and collaborating on Miami-sensitive solutions that can improve my home Miamis mix of cultures warm climate beaches architecture and urban redevelopment designs form a chaotic and eclectic backdrop for a city that plays such a strong international role making living and working in South Florida a unique experience I want to ensure that the citys colors are leveraged to create places for cultural exchange and economic development that preserve the diversity that make Miami the unique microcosm it is today while inviting others to move here and contribute to a new era of growth I also want to make sure that our political business and non-profit leadership understand the value of social justice in the city and ensure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy its treasures

I want to serve on the City of Miamis Community Relations Board to ensure that the City itself is an active supporter and participant in the new energies that are surging throughout the City I also want to ensure that residents of the City have a CRB board that they know they can turn to for ideas and guidance

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes I can I am currently a hard working professional that is dedicated to working on Miami issues and have the fortune of being able to commit personal time to work on issues outside of my work

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

I am a professionally trained urban planner and real estate development professional that understands how the City of Miami has grown and can grow in the future I am a strong communicator both in English and Spanish and believe in the power of communication as a tool for increased effectiveness in projects I have a strong understandingof all of Miamis existing community groups and their mission and goals which I have obtained through my more professional role at a local non-profit affordable housing development group

Submitted into the public record in connection with itemsQ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

The CRB exists to help embrace encourage and ensure harmonious dialogue interaction and cooperation amongst Miamis residents The CRB serves as a link between residents and the Citys representatives and administration fielding concerns about issues of discrimination unfair treatment or tension amongst different resident groups The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board by residents themselves or by the City to help improve the conditions of inter-group dialogue and relations

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue relations and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miamis different residents groups I know how much all of Miamis residents love their city and thus I know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups united with the same goal of making Miami a better world-class city for all of its residents to be able to enjoy

Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME Benjamin Power

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board

Miami is my Home through and through a city with which I feel directly connected I have lived 6 amazing years outside of South Florida spent countless summers in Chile and love visiting classic urban cities but keep coming back to Miami the only place where who I am makes sense and I am sure I belong I am committed to making Miami the best city it can be because the citys identity forms a strong foundation for many people including my own Miami embodies the American dream a city of opportunity for all a unique city where an immigrant population is able to freely integrate itself explore their identity as participants in the countrys progress and build their own dreams

As an urban planner and real estate development professional Miami is a lifetime project I hope to dedicate myself to creating and collaborating on Miami-sensitive solutions that can improve my home Miamis mix of cultures warm climate beaches architecture and urban redevelopment designs form a chaotic and eclectic backdrop for a city that plays such a strong international role making living and working in South Florida a unique experience I want to ensure that the citys colors are leveraged to create places for cultural exchange and economic development that preserve the diversity that make Miami the unique microcosm it is today while inviting others to move here and contribute to a new era of growth I also want to make sure that our political business and non-profit leadership understand the value of social justice in the city and ensure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy its treasures

I want to serve on the City of Miamis Community Relations Board to ensure that the City itself is an active supporter and participant in the new energies that are surging throughout the City I also want to ensure that residents of the City have a CRB board that they know they can turn to for ideas and guidance

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes I can I am currently a hard working professional that is dedicated to working on Miami issues and have the fortune of being able to commit personal time to work on issues outside of my work

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board

I am a professionally trained urban planner and real estate development professional that understands how the City of Miami has grown and can grow in the future I am a strong communicator both in English and Spanish and believe in the power of communication as a tool for increased effectiveness in projects I have a strong understandingof all of Miamis existing community groups and their mission and goals which I have obtained through my more professional role at a local non-profit affordable housing development group

Submitted into the public record in connection with itemsQ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

The CRB exists to help embrace encourage and ensure harmonious dialogue interaction and cooperation amongst Miamis residents The CRB serves as a link between residents and the Citys representatives and administration fielding concerns about issues of discrimination unfair treatment or tension amongst different resident groups The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board by residents themselves or by the City to help improve the conditions of inter-group dialogue and relations

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue relations and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miamis different residents groups I know how much all of Miamis residents love their city and thus I know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups united with the same goal of making Miami a better world-class city for all of its residents to be able to enjoy

Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in the City of Miami

The CRB exists to help embrace encourage and ensure harmonious dialogue interaction and cooperation amongst Miamis residents The CRB serves as a link between residents and the Citys representatives and administration fielding concerns about issues of discrimination unfair treatment or tension amongst different resident groups The Board also acts as a leader in generating ideas and solutions that can be implemented by the Board by residents themselves or by the City to help improve the conditions of inter-group dialogue and relations

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

I wholeheartedly believe that positive dialogue relations and cooperation can be achieved amongst Miamis different residents groups I know how much all of Miamis residents love their city and thus I know we can all rally around the goal of creating a better Miami The tricks lie in figuring out how the CRB can host dialogue and lead the creation of events and partnerships that encourage better interaction between residents groups united with the same goal of making Miami a better world-class city for all of its residents to be able to enjoy

Submitted into the public record in connection with items BC3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

D Benjamin Power Submitted into the public 777 NE 62nd Street C500 Miami FL 33138 record in connection with

215-888-4417 dbenjipowergmailcom items 8C3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

EDUCATION City Clerk

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Mass Master in City Planning amp Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Thesis How can Social Compacts DrillDown market data support Miamis inner-city retail development

June 2009

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Penn Bachelor of Arts Urban Studies Psychology Urban Studies Thesis Predicting zoo visitor circulation with GIS-applied environmental psychology theory

May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Redevco Corporation Miami Fla October 2012 - Present bull Managing project permitting and development of retail strip centers in urban core markets in Miami-Dade County

Director of Community Building amp Planning Neighborhood Housing Services of S FL Miami Fla 2010 - 2012 bull Led urban planningcommunity outreach dept managing staff budgets and partnerships and designing and

implementing a comprehensive community stabilization strategy for NSP2 neighborhood revitalization work bull Managed Neighborhood Data Initiative neighborhood surveys research amp GIS mapping analysis

Business Development amp Research Associate Miami Downtown Development Authority Miami Fla 2009 - 2010 bull Provided existing and prospective downtown Miami businesses with marketing assistance market research site

selection support amp municipal liaison services and recruited new businesses and companies to downtown market bull Led agency research on local economic conditions amp real estate market trends and managed GIS data and maps

Public amp Community Affairs Intern Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston Mass Summer 2008 bull Led Departments research on local residential foreclosure issues trends amp REO property disposition strategies bull Coordinated GIS research amp statistics to support foreclosure advocacy efforts targeting 25000 households

Planner Project Manager The Curtis Group Miami Fla 2006 - 2007 bull Facilitated production of master plans redevelopment plans zoningland use variances amp amendments bull Performed planning code research GIS site analysis amp community outreach for real estate development projects

Urban Planner AECOM (DMJM HarrislSpiliis Candela) Miami Fla 2005 - 2006 bull GIS data collection amp analysis for transportation projects Miami-Dade BRT COTA Rapid Transit WMATA bull Managed contracts amp negotiation processes wrote winning project RFP proposal amp project summary sheets

GIS Research Assistant Cartographic Modeling Laboratory Philadelphia PA 2002 - 2004 District 2 Commissioners Project Assistant Miami City Hall Miami Fla Summer 2002

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Project Associate Goldman Properties Company Miami Fla Aug 2012 - Present bull Lead consulting services being provided to Miami DDA on historic preservation real estate development strategies

Stimulus Funds GIS Policy Analyst PolicyLink Oakland CA Summer 2009 Green Enterprise Zone Policy Analyst Miami Workers Center Miami Fla Summer 2008

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Miami Fellows Class VI Member bull MITs Alum 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award bull Penns Cipactli Latino Honor Society bull Penns Sphinx Senior Leadership Society bull Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostons Affordable Housing Competition 1st Place Team Mixed-use TOD proposal

VOLUNTEER amp CIVIC EXPERIENCE

bull New Leaders Council Co-founder ofNLC Miami chapter a national progressive leadership training network bull Miami Urban Think Tank (MUTT) Co-founded Miami-focused urban planning discussion and writing group bull City Year Miami Member of City Years Ambassador Program acting as mentor to Corps members

SKILLS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Expert experience in ArcMAP GIS 10 (Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst) MS Office CoStar ESRI Business Analyst bull Member of Urban Land Institute International Consortium ofShopping Centers bull BiculturalJ fully fluent in Spanish amp English (Native ofSantiago Chile)

CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMU~1JTY RELATIONS BOARD

Mission

The mission of the Community Relations Board is to

bull work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise

bull identify and contain as quickly as possible community tensions

bull develop bridges of understanding and support programs in the community

bull foster understanding communication and mutual respect

bull develop and support local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the county and

bull assure that resources are in lace to respond to community crisis

The City of Miami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social racial religious linguistic cultural economic and geographic groups comprising the population of this City and include leaders of government business religious and educational institutions civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders

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QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

Each member appointed shall be a resident of the City of Miami with an outstanding reputation for community pride interest integrity responsibility business or professional ability and who has demonstrated a commitment to intergroup relations Members shall have demonstrated Skills in diplomacy and the ability to

bull foster mutual understanding tolerance and respect among all economic social religious and ethnic groups in the City

bull act as conciliator in controversies involving community relations

bull cooperate with federal State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations

bull cooperate in the development of educational programs dedicated to the improvement of community relations and

bull enlist the support of civic leaders civic religious veterans labor industrial commercial and other community groups and private agencies engage in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance mutual respect and understanding

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Dwight S Danie City Clerk

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

Each member appointed shall be a resident of the City of Miami with an outstanding reputation for community pride interest integrity responsibility business or professional ability and who has demonstrated a commitment to intergroup relations Members shall have demonstrated Skills in diplomacy and the ability to

bull foster mutual understanding tolerance and respect among all economic social religious and ethnic groups in the City

bull act as conciliator in controversies involving community relations

bull cooperate with federal State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations

bull cooperate in the development of educational programs dedicated to the improvement of community relations and

bull enlist the support of civic leaders civic religious veterans labor industrial commercial and other community groups and private agencies engage in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance mutual respect and understanding

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QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

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VICTORIA CERV ANTES PO BOX 347406 bull Coral Gables FL 33234

Cell (305) 519-4900 bull flvickstergmailcom

SUMMARY Victoria Cervantes has over 13 years experience in communications including external relations public relations community relations marketing political and issue-based campaigning and government affairs In September 2008 Ms Cervantes was hired as the External Relations Manager for HistoryMiami Within three years she was promoted to Vice President of Communications In 2009-10 she led the implementation of the rebranding at HistoryMiami including graphic design website public relations advertising environmental graphics and development of branding style guide In 2011 Ms Cervantes led the effort to secme Smithsonian Institution Affiliation for HistoryMiami Currently she continues to oversee marketing and communication strategies social media budgeting partnershipsoutreach efforts and messaging as it relates to the institutional brand special events exhibition and educational programming Prior to HistoryMiami she worked in the private sector for an architecture engineering national firm developing marketing strategic plans that generated over $100 million in new business development as well as film production and as a congressional staffer for florida Congressman Peter Deutsch

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HISTORYMIAMI Miami FL September 2008- Present Vice President Communications and External Relations Manager

bull Manages the workflow of all creative design jobs starting with initial creative direction production review and approval processes through to completion

bull Works closely with the PresidentCEO Board of Trustees and Senior Staff in communicating priorities positions and values with the goal of supporting and enhancing HistoryMiamis mission and vision

bull Content development and management of social media sites including Facebook and Twitter bull Provides management and oversight of external consultants bull Writes backgrounders articles press releases speeches talking points and fact sheets as required bull Serves as managing editor for annual contemporary history magazine HM The Magazine ofHistoryMiami bull Develops partnerships and collaborative marketing initiatives with other local cultural tourism media and

related organizations bull Responsible for creating annual marketing plan that reflects the immediate and long-term strategic goals for

the tactical execution of communication initiatives

URS CORPORATION Miami FL-February 2004 - September 2008 Marketing Coordinator Sr Marketing AssistantResearcher and Marketing Assistant bull Designed and developed marketing proposals PowerPoint presentations and collaterals resulting in over

$100 million in sales in four years Representative clients included Miami-Dade County Parks Collier County Duval County and the Panama Canal Authority

bull Provided project support as needed and served as Program Assistant Crisis Management and Community Relations Representative for the Federal Emergency Management Agencys (FEMA) response to the 2004 Florida Hurricanes

VARIOUS FILM AND TELEVISION ASSIGNMENTS Miami FL and Los Angeles CA-2000 - 2004 2nd 2nd Assistant DirectorAsst Production Office Coordinatorproduction SecretarylLocation Assistant Production Assistant bull The Manchurian Candidate (Paramount) 2004 bull Bad Boys IT (Columbia Pictures) 2002 - 2003 bull Miss Miami (NBC Pilot) Father Lefty (CBS Pilot) 2002 bull Coastlines (Independent Film Channel) 2001 bull Snow Dogs (Walt Disney) 2001 bull AU (Columbia Pictures) 2001 bull The Hours (paramount) 2001 bull Big Trouble (Walt Disney) 2000 Submitted into the public bull The Playaz Court (No Justice Picmres) 2000 record in connection with

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VICTORIA CERV ANTES PO BOX 347406 bull Coral Gables FL 33234

Cell (305) 519-4900 bull flvickstergmailcom

SUMMARY Victoria Cervantes has over 13 years experience in communications including external relations public relations community relations marketing political and issue-based campaigning and government affairs In September 2008 Ms Cervantes was hired as the External Relations Manager for HistoryMiami Within three years she was promoted to Vice President of Communications In 2009-10 she led the implementation of the rebranding at HistoryMiami including graphic design website public relations advertising environmental graphics and development of branding style guide In 2011 Ms Cervantes led the effort to secme Smithsonian Institution Affiliation for HistoryMiami Currently she continues to oversee marketing and communication strategies social media budgeting partnershipsoutreach efforts and messaging as it relates to the institutional brand special events exhibition and educational programming Prior to HistoryMiami she worked in the private sector for an architecture engineering national firm developing marketing strategic plans that generated over $100 million in new business development as well as film production and as a congressional staffer for florida Congressman Peter Deutsch

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HISTORYMIAMI Miami FL September 2008- Present Vice President Communications and External Relations Manager

bull Manages the workflow of all creative design jobs starting with initial creative direction production review and approval processes through to completion

bull Works closely with the PresidentCEO Board of Trustees and Senior Staff in communicating priorities positions and values with the goal of supporting and enhancing HistoryMiamis mission and vision

bull Content development and management of social media sites including Facebook and Twitter bull Provides management and oversight of external consultants bull Writes backgrounders articles press releases speeches talking points and fact sheets as required bull Serves as managing editor for annual contemporary history magazine HM The Magazine ofHistoryMiami bull Develops partnerships and collaborative marketing initiatives with other local cultural tourism media and

related organizations bull Responsible for creating annual marketing plan that reflects the immediate and long-term strategic goals for

the tactical execution of communication initiatives

URS CORPORATION Miami FL-February 2004 - September 2008 Marketing Coordinator Sr Marketing AssistantResearcher and Marketing Assistant bull Designed and developed marketing proposals PowerPoint presentations and collaterals resulting in over

$100 million in sales in four years Representative clients included Miami-Dade County Parks Collier County Duval County and the Panama Canal Authority

bull Provided project support as needed and served as Program Assistant Crisis Management and Community Relations Representative for the Federal Emergency Management Agencys (FEMA) response to the 2004 Florida Hurricanes

VARIOUS FILM AND TELEVISION ASSIGNMENTS Miami FL and Los Angeles CA-2000 - 2004 2nd 2nd Assistant DirectorAsst Production Office Coordinatorproduction SecretarylLocation Assistant Production Assistant bull The Manchurian Candidate (Paramount) 2004 bull Bad Boys IT (Columbia Pictures) 2002 - 2003 bull Miss Miami (NBC Pilot) Father Lefty (CBS Pilot) 2002 bull Coastlines (Independent Film Channel) 2001 bull Snow Dogs (Walt Disney) 2001 bull AU (Columbia Pictures) 2001 bull The Hours (paramount) 2001 bull Big Trouble (Walt Disney) 2000 Submitted into the public bull The Playaz Court (No Justice Picmres) 2000 record in connection with

items Be3 on 11-15-12 Dwight S Danie

VICTORIA CERV ANTES PO BOX 347406 bull Coral Gables FL 33234

Cell (305) 519-4900 bull flvickstergmailcom

SUMMARY Victoria Cervantes has over 13 years experience in communications including external relations public relations community relations marketing political and issue-based campaigning and government affairs In September 2008 Ms Cervantes was hired as the External Relations Manager for HistoryMiami Within three years she was promoted to Vice President of Communications In 2009-10 she led the implementation of the rebranding at HistoryMiami including graphic design website public relations advertising environmental graphics and development of branding style guide In 2011 Ms Cervantes led the effort to secme Smithsonian Institution Affiliation for HistoryMiami Currently she continues to oversee marketing and communication strategies social media budgeting partnershipsoutreach efforts and messaging as it relates to the institutional brand special events exhibition and educational programming Prior to HistoryMiami she worked in the private sector for an architecture engineering national firm developing marketing strategic plans that generated over $100 million in new business development as well as film production and as a congressional staffer for florida Congressman Peter Deutsch

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HISTORYMIAMI Miami FL September 2008- Present Vice President Communications and External Relations Manager

bull Manages the workflow of all creative design jobs starting with initial creative direction production review and approval processes through to completion

bull Works closely with the PresidentCEO Board of Trustees and Senior Staff in communicating priorities positions and values with the goal of supporting and enhancing HistoryMiamis mission and vision

bull Content development and management of social media sites including Facebook and Twitter bull Provides management and oversight of external consultants bull Writes backgrounders articles press releases speeches talking points and fact sheets as required bull Serves as managing editor for annual contemporary history magazine HM The Magazine ofHistoryMiami bull Develops partnerships and collaborative marketing initiatives with other local cultural tourism media and

related organizations bull Responsible for creating annual marketing plan that reflects the immediate and long-term strategic goals for

the tactical execution of communication initiatives

URS CORPORATION Miami FL-February 2004 - September 2008 Marketing Coordinator Sr Marketing AssistantResearcher and Marketing Assistant bull Designed and developed marketing proposals PowerPoint presentations and collaterals resulting in over

$100 million in sales in four years Representative clients included Miami-Dade County Parks Collier County Duval County and the Panama Canal Authority

bull Provided project support as needed and served as Program Assistant Crisis Management and Community Relations Representative for the Federal Emergency Management Agencys (FEMA) response to the 2004 Florida Hurricanes

VARIOUS FILM AND TELEVISION ASSIGNMENTS Miami FL and Los Angeles CA-2000 - 2004 2nd 2nd Assistant DirectorAsst Production Office Coordinatorproduction SecretarylLocation Assistant Production Assistant bull The Manchurian Candidate (Paramount) 2004 bull Bad Boys IT (Columbia Pictures) 2002 - 2003 bull Miss Miami (NBC Pilot) Father Lefty (CBS Pilot) 2002 bull Coastlines (Independent Film Channel) 2001 bull Snow Dogs (Walt Disney) 2001 bull AU (Columbia Pictures) 2001 bull The Hours (paramount) 2001 bull Big Trouble (Walt Disney) 2000 Submitted into the public bull The Playaz Court (No Justice Picmres) 2000 record in connection with

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GORFLIEBERMAN CALIFORNIA COORDINATED CAMPAIGN Los Angeles CA- 2000 Election Day Coordinator bull Recruited over 300 Election Day workers in four congressional districts bull Maintained database of voters and volunteers bull Provided event support for publicity appearances and rallies

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (PETER DEUTSCH FL-20) Washington DC-1997-2000 Scheduler and Office Manager bull Served as spokesperson when Congressman was unavailable bull Maintained Congressional Member schedule and travel coordination bull Provided administrative management for legislative office accounts payable HR and information systems

Congressional Aide bull Served as federal grants coordinator securing grant opportunities for constituent groups bull Procured venues and coordinated logistics for video conferences and town hall meetings bull Conducted Constituent Casework bull Managed military service academy (Air Force Navy West Point Merchant Marine) congressional

nomination appointment process for high school students in the 20th Congressional District

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MPP in Public Policy and Strategic Communications New England College Henniker NH (April 2012)

Summer Film Production Workshop University of Southern California Los Angeles CA (1999)

BA in Political Science Florida International University Miami FL (December 1995) bull Omicron Delta Kappa bull Mortar Board bull College Democrats

SKILLS

bull Media Relations bull Brand Management bull Strategic Planning bull Social Media bull MarketingBusiness

Development bull E-communications

AWARDS amp AFFILIATIONS

bull Campaign LogisticsOrganizing bull Constant Contact Email Marketing bull Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop

illustrator InDesign and Quark Express

bull Content Management Systems bull Microsoft Office

bull Prospect Research bull Raisers Edge bull Lotus Notes

Languages Fluent in EnglishSpanish reading and writing fluency in French

Florida Democratic Party Delegate (1994 1999 2011) Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Board Member (present) American Affiliation of Museums Member (present) Florida International University Alumni Association Member (present) US Capitol Historical Society Member (Present) Museum of Contemporary Art Member (Present) Excellence in Service Florida Leader 1996

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Dwight S Danie City Clerk

RECEIVED 2012 NOV 16 AM 16

OffiCE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY Of HIAMIFl

Jose SotoNAME

CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

Mission

The mission of the Community Relations Board is to

bull work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise

bull identify and contain as quickly as possible community tensions

bull develop bridges of understanding and support programs in the cOlmnunity

bull foster understanding communication and mutual respect

bull develop and supp0l1 local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the county and

bull assure that resources are in lace to respond to community crisis

The City of Miami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social racial religious linguistic cultural economic and geographic groups comprising the population of this City and include leaders of government business religious and educational institutions civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders

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Dwight S Danie Citv Cprk

RECEIVED 2012 NOV 16 AM 16

OffiCE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY Of HIAMIFl

Jose SotoNAME

CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

Mission

The mission of the Community Relations Board is to

bull work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise

bull identify and contain as quickly as possible community tensions

bull develop bridges of understanding and support programs in the cOlmnunity

bull foster understanding communication and mutual respect

bull develop and supp0l1 local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the county and

bull assure that resources are in lace to respond to community crisis

The City of Miami Community Relations Board was created by an ordinance of the City Commission and it recruits representatives of the various social racial religious linguistic cultural economic and geographic groups comprising the population of this City and include leaders of government business religious and educational institutions civic and organizations and other appropriate community leaders

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Candidate for Nomination to the City of Miami Community Relations Board

Biographical Profile

Nanle __S_ot_o___________________J_o_s_e__________________M_________________

Last First Middle

Soto Insurance FinancialEmployer

President Soto Insurance FinancialTitleOccupation ___________________

Business Type _I_n_s_u_r_a_n_c_e_A_g_e_n_c_y ______________________________

2030 S DOUGLAS Suite 113 Coral Gables Fl 33134Business Address

Business Telephone _78_6_-_5_2_9_-_7_6_8_6_____________________________

Home Address 2501 S Douglas Rd PH-2 Miami FL 33133

Home Telephone 305-321-2057

Length of Residence in the City of Miami lyear 6mo

PLEASE CHECKAPPROPRIATE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW (Optional)

(x) Male ( ) White Non-Hispanic ( ) Asian or Pacific Islander

( ) Female ( ) Black Non-Hispanic ( ) American Indian or Alaskan Native

(x) Hispanic

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List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held

Member- Kiwanis club of LIttle Havana

Community Interests

Additional Information

Board of Director- Young Agents Council of South Florida

Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitiesExperience

Name Telephone

Commissioner Francis Suarez 305-992 3342

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Dwight S Danie Citv CIPrk

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME ___J_os_e_so_t_o______________

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board activitesGive back to the facilitate

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board Excellent personal and communication skills a want to make the community a

place to hold and house community events

QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2)

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4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in tbe City of Miami

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

Absolutely

Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form

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Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Jose Soto 2501 S DOUGLAS PH2 Miami FL 33133

(305) 321-2057 bull JSot01124Gmailcom_~_

PROFILE bull Exceptional bilingual written and visual communication highly influential- effective negotiator bull Skilled in meeting deadlines managing time and evaluating detailed assignments bull Poised and competent as a professional business representative I follow through bull Analytical and versatile able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure and with multiple tasks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Soto Insurance Financial 2012 - Current

President- Owner

State Farm - Dallas 2010middot2012

Agentmiddot Owner

bull Property amp Casualty Life amp Health NationalState Mortgage Series 6amp63 licensed bull Top Producing Agent in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex bull Metroplex agent of the month second month of agency bull Grew a four hundred car assignment into a one thousand car assignment in six months bull Multi-lined customers above and beyond company recommended growth numbers

CRIKAK BEER - South East Florida 2004middot2009

Vice President of Operations

bull In charge of South East Florida from West Palm Beach to Key West bull Ensure logistical functionality from brewery in Odenwald Germany to prospective ports of entry bull Led initiatives of new business development formulating strategic growth and raising brand awareness bull Opened new accounts doubling the number of existing accounts bull Analyzed and redirected advertising dollars into effective targeted market advertising

COMPUSA - Miami Florida 2004 - Current

Commercial Sales Manager

bull Coordinating directing and supervising all commercial government and educational sales activities

bull Formulate appropriate sales forecasts coupled with Profit and Loss responsibility

bull Secured over one million dollars in sales on a monthly basis bull Established commercial team to reach top ten position on a monthly basis

bull Presidents Club - Double Diamond repeated winner

EDUCATION

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYmiddot Miami Florida

BBABA Dual Majors in Finance amp Management

Honors Deans List Standings GPA 3325

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Dwight S Danie

List all affiliations with civic and community based organizations and positions held

Member- Kiwanis club of LIttle Havana

Community Interests

Additional Information

Board of Director- Young Agents Council of South Florida

Persons acquainted with Candidates ActivitiesExperience

Name Telephone

Commissioner Francis Suarez 305-992 3342

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 8C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie Citv CIPrk

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME ___J_os_e_so_t_o______________

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board activitesGive back to the facilitate

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board Excellent personal and communication skills a want to make the community a

place to hold and house community events

QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2)

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4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in tbe City of Miami

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

Absolutely

Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 6C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Jose Soto 2501 S DOUGLAS PH2 Miami FL 33133

(305) 321-2057 bull JSot01124Gmailcom_~_

PROFILE bull Exceptional bilingual written and visual communication highly influential- effective negotiator bull Skilled in meeting deadlines managing time and evaluating detailed assignments bull Poised and competent as a professional business representative I follow through bull Analytical and versatile able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure and with multiple tasks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Soto Insurance Financial 2012 - Current

President- Owner

State Farm - Dallas 2010middot2012

Agentmiddot Owner

bull Property amp Casualty Life amp Health NationalState Mortgage Series 6amp63 licensed bull Top Producing Agent in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex bull Metroplex agent of the month second month of agency bull Grew a four hundred car assignment into a one thousand car assignment in six months bull Multi-lined customers above and beyond company recommended growth numbers

CRIKAK BEER - South East Florida 2004middot2009

Vice President of Operations

bull In charge of South East Florida from West Palm Beach to Key West bull Ensure logistical functionality from brewery in Odenwald Germany to prospective ports of entry bull Led initiatives of new business development formulating strategic growth and raising brand awareness bull Opened new accounts doubling the number of existing accounts bull Analyzed and redirected advertising dollars into effective targeted market advertising

COMPUSA - Miami Florida 2004 - Current

Commercial Sales Manager

bull Coordinating directing and supervising all commercial government and educational sales activities

bull Formulate appropriate sales forecasts coupled with Profit and Loss responsibility

bull Secured over one million dollars in sales on a monthly basis bull Established commercial team to reach top ten position on a monthly basis

bull Presidents Club - Double Diamond repeated winner

EDUCATION

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYmiddot Miami Florida

BBABA Dual Majors in Finance amp Management

Honors Deans List Standings GPA 3325

Submitted into the public record in connection with items ~ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CANDIDATES FOR NORMINATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

CANDIDATES NAME ___J_os_e_so_t_o______________

1 Why would you like to serve on the Community Relations Board activitesGive back to the facilitate

2 Can you dedicate at least 10 hours per month to serving on the Community Relations Board

Yes

3 What special skills would you bring to the Community Relations Board Excellent personal and communication skills a want to make the community a

place to hold and house community events

QUESTIONNAIRE Page two (2)

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Dwight S Danie r 1_~I~

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in tbe City of Miami

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

Absolutely

Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 6C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Jose Soto 2501 S DOUGLAS PH2 Miami FL 33133

(305) 321-2057 bull JSot01124Gmailcom_~_

PROFILE bull Exceptional bilingual written and visual communication highly influential- effective negotiator bull Skilled in meeting deadlines managing time and evaluating detailed assignments bull Poised and competent as a professional business representative I follow through bull Analytical and versatile able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure and with multiple tasks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Soto Insurance Financial 2012 - Current

President- Owner

State Farm - Dallas 2010middot2012

Agentmiddot Owner

bull Property amp Casualty Life amp Health NationalState Mortgage Series 6amp63 licensed bull Top Producing Agent in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex bull Metroplex agent of the month second month of agency bull Grew a four hundred car assignment into a one thousand car assignment in six months bull Multi-lined customers above and beyond company recommended growth numbers

CRIKAK BEER - South East Florida 2004middot2009

Vice President of Operations

bull In charge of South East Florida from West Palm Beach to Key West bull Ensure logistical functionality from brewery in Odenwald Germany to prospective ports of entry bull Led initiatives of new business development formulating strategic growth and raising brand awareness bull Opened new accounts doubling the number of existing accounts bull Analyzed and redirected advertising dollars into effective targeted market advertising

COMPUSA - Miami Florida 2004 - Current

Commercial Sales Manager

bull Coordinating directing and supervising all commercial government and educational sales activities

bull Formulate appropriate sales forecasts coupled with Profit and Loss responsibility

bull Secured over one million dollars in sales on a monthly basis bull Established commercial team to reach top ten position on a monthly basis

bull Presidents Club - Double Diamond repeated winner

EDUCATION

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYmiddot Miami Florida

BBABA Dual Majors in Finance amp Management

Honors Deans List Standings GPA 3325

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Dwight S Danie

4 What is your understanding of the role of the Community Relations Board in tbe City of Miami

5 Do you feel that positive inter-group relations can be achieved in the City of Miami

Absolutely

Please attach a copy of your resume after you have completed the form

Submitted into the public record in connection with items 6C3 on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie City Clerk

Jose Soto 2501 S DOUGLAS PH2 Miami FL 33133

(305) 321-2057 bull JSot01124Gmailcom_~_

PROFILE bull Exceptional bilingual written and visual communication highly influential- effective negotiator bull Skilled in meeting deadlines managing time and evaluating detailed assignments bull Poised and competent as a professional business representative I follow through bull Analytical and versatile able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure and with multiple tasks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Soto Insurance Financial 2012 - Current

President- Owner

State Farm - Dallas 2010middot2012

Agentmiddot Owner

bull Property amp Casualty Life amp Health NationalState Mortgage Series 6amp63 licensed bull Top Producing Agent in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex bull Metroplex agent of the month second month of agency bull Grew a four hundred car assignment into a one thousand car assignment in six months bull Multi-lined customers above and beyond company recommended growth numbers

CRIKAK BEER - South East Florida 2004middot2009

Vice President of Operations

bull In charge of South East Florida from West Palm Beach to Key West bull Ensure logistical functionality from brewery in Odenwald Germany to prospective ports of entry bull Led initiatives of new business development formulating strategic growth and raising brand awareness bull Opened new accounts doubling the number of existing accounts bull Analyzed and redirected advertising dollars into effective targeted market advertising

COMPUSA - Miami Florida 2004 - Current

Commercial Sales Manager

bull Coordinating directing and supervising all commercial government and educational sales activities

bull Formulate appropriate sales forecasts coupled with Profit and Loss responsibility

bull Secured over one million dollars in sales on a monthly basis bull Established commercial team to reach top ten position on a monthly basis

bull Presidents Club - Double Diamond repeated winner

EDUCATION

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYmiddot Miami Florida

BBABA Dual Majors in Finance amp Management

Honors Deans List Standings GPA 3325

Submitted into the public record in connection with items ~ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie

Jose Soto 2501 S DOUGLAS PH2 Miami FL 33133

(305) 321-2057 bull JSot01124Gmailcom_~_

PROFILE bull Exceptional bilingual written and visual communication highly influential- effective negotiator bull Skilled in meeting deadlines managing time and evaluating detailed assignments bull Poised and competent as a professional business representative I follow through bull Analytical and versatile able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure and with multiple tasks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Soto Insurance Financial 2012 - Current

President- Owner

State Farm - Dallas 2010middot2012

Agentmiddot Owner

bull Property amp Casualty Life amp Health NationalState Mortgage Series 6amp63 licensed bull Top Producing Agent in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex bull Metroplex agent of the month second month of agency bull Grew a four hundred car assignment into a one thousand car assignment in six months bull Multi-lined customers above and beyond company recommended growth numbers

CRIKAK BEER - South East Florida 2004middot2009

Vice President of Operations

bull In charge of South East Florida from West Palm Beach to Key West bull Ensure logistical functionality from brewery in Odenwald Germany to prospective ports of entry bull Led initiatives of new business development formulating strategic growth and raising brand awareness bull Opened new accounts doubling the number of existing accounts bull Analyzed and redirected advertising dollars into effective targeted market advertising

COMPUSA - Miami Florida 2004 - Current

Commercial Sales Manager

bull Coordinating directing and supervising all commercial government and educational sales activities

bull Formulate appropriate sales forecasts coupled with Profit and Loss responsibility

bull Secured over one million dollars in sales on a monthly basis bull Established commercial team to reach top ten position on a monthly basis

bull Presidents Club - Double Diamond repeated winner

EDUCATION

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYmiddot Miami Florida

BBABA Dual Majors in Finance amp Management

Honors Deans List Standings GPA 3325

Submitted into the public record in connection with items ~ on 11-15-12

Dwight S Danie