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HOMEADDRE~S: 740 NE 83rd Street Miami FL 33138
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PHONE: 305.751.7935 305.674.8278 305.674.8772 jchestlerQartcentersf.org
Home Work Fax Email address
Business Name:'ArtCenter/ South Florida Position: Executive Director
Address: 924 Lincoln Road, #205 Miami Beach FL 33139
No. Street City State Zip Code
Professional Ucense (describe) N /A Expires:
1Pvrauant Lpr tatty Asa section 2-22{d) a and b: PAernbecs of ac~enG}es, baard5, ark committees sF;a9i be affiliated with ttse qty; this
recuarement shad tulfilleC in the tallovrin~ ways: a} 2n individual shah have bin a resident of the City fcir a minimum ref six
tT;~s+h5. Gr ?-~ ar ;rd?vinual sha;i ; ernar~strate cv~fnersr?ip'rn?rest #br a rr~inimLrt! of six'montt;s in a business established to tkie ~Y.
a l~esicfent trt ~aliarr Brach fr3r a rninirrrur« of six (6i rraonth~: Yes car No~,
. i~er~~onstrate an ~rwvnershi~tinterest in a business rn Nl~rrti $t38CI1 fir kt in~nurn Cst $IX {8~ rtlcln#h~: Yes ' tip
• Are you ~ r~istereGi v~iter in hlliar~i Beach Yep or Nt~ X
~ljiea~e circi~; tane~ i am no~v ~ resident ~f. Kz~rth Bead S~uttl E~eaGh h4iddle beach
.~ i am a~plyin for an ap~~sntrnent because i have spet;~i ~-~~, knt~wled, expetiertce_ Please i°~t belo~sr:
Professional experience in the visual arts; knowledge of contemp. art
Piaase list Vaur;3r~~;s? ces in o.~r?+r of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note mat onN thntie 131
ghoir.~ wtii ~ absarvetl by ttre Citv'Clo<k's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
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Bradgei Advisory ~s~mrniitee ~"""`" ""f ~ A1liami Beach Cultural Arts Council
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~C, a,~it~i Irrrpro~rer~ents Projects Qversight ~arrrmittae ~; f~lia_mi 8eacit Sister Cities Pre rare
Carnrnittee on the i°l~rrr~e3ess ^ Normand Shores Local Gaut Nei h. Im ronent
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'~ Cornrnitt~ fQr Cs~ality EduGafic~n in MB
^ Parks anct fieGS~eais'on Fa~fities 8trart#
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u Carnrr~unity l~we9o_pment Advisory` ~
~; Persanne! Hoard"
Cornrn~rnit~Re~atians ward __._....~._ _-- 1 „__Planning Board
Cr~nve~ntian ~tarrter Advisory ward ~~ Police Ci[izens Relations Committee
~~. Cu3turai ,~r9s Ne%~b~rhood CiSt~ic[ C3~uaa'lay~CRNC~f7~ i Production Industry Cot~nci3 _
Debarment CorncnrttFe
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(^ Disability Access Committee ~ Sinctle Famil Resideniial Review Panai
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"Fine Arts 0aard : SustainabiG Corr~mittee
~Gay_ Business t~eve4a~ament Ad Hoc ~ _ . ;'~ ~ranspar~nc~ Reliabitity ~ Aczounta C~stnt#!ee '"T`Fi~C"
i Goi~ Advisory Ca=~rniii~ ~ l'rans ortation and Parkin Cammittee
~~ I^iealth Advi~r~Comrr.~ttee ~~ ~' ~Jisitor and Convention Authority"
' Health ~aciiiti~s Autt^rrs~ Board
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Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Sett Rakow Youth Center.
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes " No ~ Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes<'~ No :~. If yes, please list the names of your children, their
ages, and which programs. list below:
Chili's name: Age: Program:
Child's name: Age: Program:
.Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes :_: or No LX If yes, please explain in detail:
. Do you currently have a violations} of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes'~~ or No C~ If yes, please explain in detail:
. Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yea [~ or No [~ If yes, explain in detail
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes `for No ~. If yes; which board?
Currently Chair, Art in Public Places
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currenty hold membership in?
Name: Lincoln Road Marketing, Inc. Tide: Secretary/ Treasurer
Name:
Title:
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are boated within the City of Miami Beach:
800 Lincoln Road, 810 Lincoln Road, 924 Lincoln Road
• I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes :.~ or No[~ Which department?
• Pursuant to City Code Sectlon 2-25 (bg Do you have a parent mil, spouse ^, child ~, brother 0, or sister C who is employed by the
City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): No
This section is "not required" but desired: Age: 3 9 years old Gender: Male [~ Female ^
Rake: White i1 Afi~can-~-mencan,'Biacic ^ White~-ihspanic: t] Asian or Pacrf" rc tsiander ^ American Indian or
Alaskan Native ^ Haitian: ^ Origin Ethnic: Hispanic: Yes or No
"i hereby attest to ti'iet accuracy and truthfutnoss t~f the applications and Naive rer.~ved, read acrd will abide by Chapter x.
Article ~~- of~te City Cade "Ste»slaixi 'of Conduct for Cify Clfticors, Empioyaesand Aget~y"14~rtttters."
1/27/09 Jeremy T. Chestler
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l~t~ a E; Atrpfiritsrts will remain on Lila fr~r a period taf arse ("f }calendar year.
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Jeremy T. Chestier
Miami, Florida, 33138
(v):305.751.7935 (c):305.978.2977
(e): chestier@bellsouth.net
Objective
To manage and grow a dynamic organization or company interested in developing programs that inspire, educate
and motivate creatively. I want to showcase talent using my enthusiasm for the arts industry and experience within
both a Public and Governmental organizational structure to develop teams within a larger community setting to
effect cultural, educational and revenue growth through commerce, sponsorship and awareness.
Work Experience
Executive Director; ArtCenter/South Florida, Miami Beach. July 2004 -Present
• Responsible for all public operational aspects of ArtCenter/South Florida and the Administrative staff.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and supervising ArtCenter's Public and Membership
Programming and Special Events. Additionally responsible for managing development and
implementation of Education, Outreach, Artist Services and Exhibition Programs.
• Overall responsibility for communications inclusive of collateral and promotional materials. This includes
preparation and oversight of content for publication including calendars, invitations, brochures, and
posters.
• Management of the eBusiness strategy including design of the website, content management relative to
editorial, promotional and artistic integrity.
• Management and Development responsibility for Corporate in-kind and cash sponsorships; maintenance
and sponsor relations including the development of future revenue enhancing programs.
• Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy and increase revenue for support of ArtCenter
programming and capital/ infrastructure projects.
• Liaison with ArtCenter's Board of Trustees, GMCVB, Chambers of Commerce and local community and
business groups to effect increased support and demand channel promotion via committee and group
forums to drive awareness and interest.
• Create collaborative programming with area not-for-profits to increase awareness of the ArtCenter's
programming while enhancing the organizations identity as a community-based resource.
• Oversee grant writing and reporting by the Office of the Comptroller and staff/ contract employees; liaison
with private and public foundations, and governmental granting agencies to ensure accuracy and
effectiveness of application and reporting process.
Managing Director of Membership and Public Programs; Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami.
December 1998 -July 2004
• Responsible for developing, implementing and supervising Museum's Public and Outreach programs and
events.
• Develop, coordinate and market all Lectures, Performances, Family and Education programs, Group
Sales, Event Receptions and Special Events.
• Manage Museum's day-to-day public operations, visitor services, event staff and Volunteer program.
• Liaison with Museum's Program Committee and Audience Development Committee, GMCVB, Chambers
of Commerce, and community and business groups to effect increased support and demand channel
promotion via committee and group forums.
• Develop corporate in-kind and cash sponsorship; maintain sponsor relations.
• Develop and supervise Museum design, production and creation of all marketing materials, radio and print
advertising, including interactive media. Responsible for re-design of corporate identity, and
standardization of all branding efforts.
Education Coordinator; The Actors' Playhouse, Coral Gables. March 1998 -June 1998
• Managed sales to the Greater Dade County public and private schools, for attendance to Children's
Theatrical Productions program. Responsible for all accounting and budget ledger for these programs.
• Managed theater visits including program introductions and event support.
• Development of collateral tools such as the enrichment packet and instruction materials for educators.
• Managed administration and enrollment for the education programs.
• Developed an operational database management tool and process for the organization.
Visitor Services Manager/Marketing Specialist; The Wolfsonian-FIU, Miami Beach. March 1996 -February
1998
• Management of Box Office, and public information operations; creation of Box Office and Visitor Services
policies.
• Training of visitor services staff and volunteers including special events staff.
• Financial reporting and analysis of Box Office and Shop revenue; accounts receivable for group sales.
• Creation and implementation of group sales marketing strategy.
• Creation of group database; systems administrator for Box Office software and Audio-visual technician
and projectionist.
• Established Affinity Program, with local media, business and civic groups, for increased exposure
including promotional arrangements and sponsorships.
Education
Boston University 1989 -1991 Sociology
Bard College 1987 - 1989 Sociology
Professional Activities
City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places Committee
2009)
Lincoln Road Marketing, Inc.
State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs
Challenge Grant Program
Visual Arts and Museums Program
February 2005 -Present, Chairman (2006-2007;
Board of Trustees, October 2004 -Present
Grant Review Panelist, 2007 -Present
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
International Cultural Exchange Program
Grant Review Panelist, 2007 -Present
References available upon request
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RECEIVED
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January 22, 2009 MAYOR / CphiHISSiON
BY
Mayor Bower and City Commissioners,
With this letter I would like to respectfully request consideration for my re-appointment to
the City of Miami Beach's Art in Public Places (AiPP) committee.
My professional experience and tenure on the AIPP committee should indicate that I'm
qualified and sincere in my interest in serving the community, making public art accessible to
residents and visitors, and providing mindful recommendations for the City Commission's
consideration.
• I was the Managing Director for the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami, a
museum funded and operated by the City of North Miami, which provided me with an
understanding of the complex role government serves in supporting the arts
• I am currently the Executive Director of ArtCenter/ South Florida, a significant cultural
resource since its inception in 1984
• I was born and raised in Miami Beach, and have dedicated my professional career to serving
my community and making the arts accessible for all residents and visitors to Miami-Dade
County
I look forward to discussing this matter in greater detail with you, and with your support,
continued service to the City of Miami Beach. Please contact me at your convenience should
you have any questions or concerns.
Best regards,
J remy T. Chestier
Executive Director
' CI~1( OF MIAMI BEACH BOARDS AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Pursuant to cty Code section Z-ZZ(4) a and b; Members of agendes, boards, and comrnltCees shall be affiliated with the dry; this
requirement shall be ful filled in the following ways: a) an Individual shall have been a resident of the city fnr a minlmum of sbc months; orb)
an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minlmum of six months In a business established in the city.
Resident of Mlaml Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes [ ] or No [
Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes [v]~ or No [ ]
I am applying for a Board appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge, experience: Yes [,-~/
My special abilities, knowledge, or experience is: ` ~ 1 ~ ~ ra 1 ,~ ~ ~ ~ 4`•=: w. ~-. ; n;~p, ~,, c~ ;;,, ~-.v1 ~ e ~ ~ e c~e u el o~.h ~ .+~ t-
Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes [ ] or No [ v]'
NAME: C, lne.S~le: J ~.: even
Last Name First I ame Middle InRlal
Nome ~~ (.~ N I_ ~3 St-reefi V~;:.;w: ~ FL ~'3 ~ 3.~
Address: No. Street City State Zip Code
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Y am now a resident of: North Beach [ ]South Beach [ ]Middle Beach [
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Address: ~~ ~'~ n Col h ~ c? Ctct. Y'1 ~~; w, ~~ ~ -, C~nu ~ ~ 3
No. Street City State Zlp Code
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fi'~ ~ C r~; cc ~ ~ Z~: f i U a' S -~'~~~n•a ~i .r e i ~~ r~~ ti'v r'.
Professional License (describe): Expires:
Attach acopy vfthe /iaense listed above.
1. Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes [ ] or No [ If yes, please explain in detail;
z. Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes; Yes [ ] or No [~f yes, please explain in detail;
3. Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes ( ] or No [~
If yes, explain in detail:
4. Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes [ ] or No [~
if yes; which board?
What organizations in theme City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name: ~. i~lcoln 1Ca.:.u~ ~Wl~rlle~inc; ~.~c. Title: ~'1<~~~.f', S.~.v-~ n~ I r-usf-ees
Name:
Title:
List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Z am now employed by the City of Miami Beach; Yes [ ] or No [J,j!If yes, which department.
Pursuant to City Code Sectlon 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent [ ], spouse [ ], child [ ], brother [ ], or sister [ ]who
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fs a~hployed by the City of Mlam( Beach? Check all that apply, Identify the department(s): /1/;.~
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [i] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that
4nty 3 cAolces will be observed by the City Clerk's Otf'Ice.
(Regular Boards of City) (*Board Required to File state Disclosure form)
~/] Art In Public Places
] Audit Committee
] Barrier Free Environment Committee
] Beach Preservation Hoard
] BeautlficaGon Committee
] Board of Adjustment (Flood Mgmt,)*
] Budget Advisory Committee
3'
Commlt~ee on Homeless
] Commltiee for Quality Education in MB
] Community Development Advisory*
] Community Relations Board
] Convention Center Advisory Board
] Convention Center Capital Projects Oversight
] Debarment Committee
] Design Review Board's
] Fine Arts Board
] Golf Advisory Committee
] Health Advisory Committee
] Healtl~ Faalifies Authorlry
] Hispanic Affairs Committee
] Historic Pn~ervation Board's
] Housing Auti'lority*
] Loan Review Committee*
] Marine Authorlry*
] Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
] Miami Beach Commission on Status of Women
] Miami Beach Florida Sister Cldes
] Normandy Shores Local Govt Neighborhood Improvement
] North Beach Youth Center Oversight Committee
] Nuisance Abatement Board*
] Oversight Committee For General Obligation Bond
] Parks and Recreatlon Facilities Board
]Personnel Board"
J Planning Board*
] Police Citizens Relations Committee
] Production Industry Council
] Public Safety Advisory Committee
] Safety Committee
] South Point AdNsory f~ard* to Redevelopment Agency
] pa~rsietrA~e+#ty
] Transportation and Parking Board
] VlSitt<1r and Convention Authorlry*
] Youth Center Advisory Board
Note: If applying far Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott ltakow Youth
Center
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board; Yes [ ] No [ ] (Years of Service [ ]
2. Present partidpation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes [ ] No [ ]. If yes, please list the names of your
ch(Idren, their ages, and which programs. List below.
Child's name:
Child's name:
Age: Program;
Age: Program;
This section is "not required" but Age: [ 3 y j Gender: M [ v~or F [ ]
Ethnic Origii (check one)
White [/~ African-American/Black [ ] Hispanic: [ ]
Allan or Pacific islander [ ]American Indian or Alaskan Native [ ]
Employment Status: Employed [~ Refired [ ]Home-maker [ ]Other [
I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by
Chapter 2, Article VII - of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency
M mberS,"
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plican s ~ ature Date Name of Ap licant (PLEASE PRINT)
Attachment: Please attach a copy of your resume to your application.
NOTE; Appliptions will remain on file for a period of one (i) calendar year,
Received in City Clerk's Office _ /` / by Clerk
Document Control Number (Assigned by the City Clerk's Office) Rev #7- 01/08/04
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Jeremy T. Chestier
Miami, Florida, 33138
(v):305.751.7935 (c):305.978.2977
(e): chestler~bellsouth.net
Objective
To manage and grow a dynamic organization or company interested in developing programs that inspire,
educate and motivate creatively. I want to showcase talent using my enthusiasm for the arts industry and
experience within both a Public and Governmental organizational structure to develop teams within a larger
community setting to effect revenue growth through commerce, sponsorship and awareness programming of
the arts.
Work Experience
Managing Director; ArtCenter/ South Florida, Miami Beach. July 2004 -Present
• Responsible for all public operational aspects of ArtCenter/South Florida and the Administrative staff.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and supervising ArtCenter's Public and Membership
Programming and Special Events. Additionally responsible for managing development and
implementation of Education, Outreach, Artist Services and Exhibition Programs.
• Overall responsibility for communications inclusive of collateral and promotional materials. This
includes preparation and oversight of content for publication including calendars, invitations,
brochures, and posters.
• Management of the eBusiness strategy including design aspects of the website, content
management relative to editorial, promotional and artistic integrity.
• Management and Development responsibility for Corporate in-kind and cash sponsorships;
maintenance and sponsor relations including the development of future revenue enhancing
programs.
• Liaison with ArtCenter's Board of Trustees, GMCVB, Chambers of Commerce and local community
and business groups to effect increased support and demand channel promotion via committee and
group forums to drive awareness and interest.
• Create collaborative programming with area not-for-profits to increase awareness of the ArtCenter's
programming while enhancing the organizations identity as a community-based resource.
• Oversee grant writing and reporting by the Office of the Comptroller and contract employees; liaison
with private and public foundations, and governmental granting agencies to ensure accuracy and
effectiveness of application and reporting process.
Manaaing Director of Membership and Public Programs• Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami.
December 1998 -July 2004
• Responsible for developing, implementing and supervising Museum's Public and Outreach programs
and events.
• Develop, coordinate and market all Lectures, Performances, Family and Education programs, Group
Safes, Event Receptions and Special Events.
• Manage Museum's day-to-day public operations, visitor services, event staff and Volunteer program.
• Liaison with Museum's Program Committee and Audience Development Committee, GMCVB,
Chambers of Commerce, and community and business groups to effect increased support and
demand channel promotion via committee and group forums.
• Develop corporate in-kind and cash sponsorship; maintain sponsor relations.
• Develop and supervise Museum design, production and creation of all marketing materials, radio and
print advertising, including interactive media. Responsible for re-design of corporate identity, and
standardization of all branding efforts.
Installer/Preparator: Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami. August 1998 -December 1998
Education Coordinator: The Actors' Playhouse, Coral Gables. March 1998 -June 1998
• Managed sales to the Greater Dade County public and private schools, for attendance to Children's
Theatrical Productions program. Responsible for all accounting and budget ledger for these
programs.
• Managed theater visits including program introductions and event support.
• Development of collateral tools such as the enrichment packet and instruction materials for
educators.
• Managed administration and enrollment for the education programs.
• Developed an operational database management tool and process for the organization.
Visitor Services Manager/Marketing Specialist: The Wo/fsonian-FIU, Miami Beach. March 1996 -February
1998
• Management of Box Office, and public information operations; creation of Box Office and Visitor
Services policies.
• Training of visitor services staff and volunteers including special events staff.
• Financial reporting and analysis of Box Office and Shop revenue; accounts receivable for group
sales.
• Creation and implementation of group sales marketing strategy.
• Creation of group database; systems administrator for Box Office software and Audio-visual
technician and projectionist.
• Established Affinity Program, with local media, business and civic groups, for increased exposure
including promotional arrangements and sponsorships.
Internships
Dade Community Foundation: Miami. Summer 1991.
Responsibilities: updating grant histories while creating and implementing a more efficient archival system.
Juvenile Justice System: Judge William Gladstone, Miami. Summer 1990.
Responsibilities: research assignments for precedent setting brief; observation of Juvenile hearing's; assist
judge with review of case documentation.
Education
Boston University 1989 -1991. Sociology
Bard College 1987 -1989. Sociology
Professional Associations
greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce. Board of Directors, October 2003 -May 2004
Lincoln Road Marketing. Inc. Board of Trustees, October 2004 -Present
locust Projects. Professional Advisory Panel, 2000 - 2001
Board of Trustees, 2001 - 2002, 2004 -Present