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Judith Berson-Levinson M NA E: Name Las t ~~ Q~ j ~ / ~ First Nja~me~ J~ ,~ ^f Middl~ejlnrtial ~ / ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ y~ t~ , 1"t t 1 - i ~ l~ J~ T 1 ~~`5~ ~~ Y L ~ ~ HOME ADDRESS: IJ No __ .~ ~ Stree t - . State Zip Code C t y . ~? 3o S Lrj ~ ~ ~ J ~ ~[/ ~(~ / ~f / ~ t ~7 b ! `~ /`~ J ~~/ ~' ~~ ~j ( i / (/' n flJ(,i r~ ~t/~ JS~•Pit~S~'t~~~ PHONE: l) ( -Home Work Fax E l dress Business Name: Position: Address: No. Street City State Zip Code Professional License (describe) Expires : Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownershiplinterest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the aty. • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes~r No • Demonstrate an ownershiplin#erest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six {6) months: Yes~r No ^ . Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes No ^ (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: North Beach South Beach Middle Beach • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge, experience. Please list below: Please list your preferences in order of ranking [t] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (31 choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) I Affordable Housin Adviso Committee ^ Historic Preservation Board* Q Art in Public Places Committee ^Housin Author' ^ Beach Preservation Baard ^ Loan Review Committee* ^ Beautification Committee ^ Marine Authori * ^ Baard of Ad`ustment* Miami Beach Commission for Women ^ Bud et Adviso Committee ^ Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council ^ Ca ital Im rovements Pro'ects Oversi ht Committee ^ Miami Beach Sister Cities Pro ram ^ Committee on the Homeless ^ Normand Shares Local Gov't Nei h. Im rovement ommittee for Quali Education in MB ^ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board ^ Communit Develo ment Adviso * ^ Personnel Board* ^ Communi Relations Board ^ Plannin Board ^ Convention Center Adviso Board ^ Police Citizens Relations Committee ^ Cultural Arts Nei hborhood District Overla CANDO t] Production Indust Council ^ Debarment Committee ^ Public Safe Adviso Committee ^ Desi n Review Board* ^ Safe Committee ^ Disabili Access Committee ^ Sin le Famil Residential Review Panel Fine Arts Board ^ Sustainabilit Committee ^ Ga Business Develo ment Ad Hoc ^ Trans aren Reliabili & Accountabili Committee "TRAC" ^ Goff Adviso Committee ^ Trans ortafion and Parkin Committee ^ Health Adviso Committee ^ Visitor and Convention Authori * ^ Health Facilities Authorit Board ^ Youth Center Adviso Board ^ His anic Affairs Committee * Board Required to Fiie State Disclosure form 1 Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes ii No `Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes ' No . If yes, please fist the names of your children, their ages, and which programs. List below: Ghild's name: Age: Program: Child's name: Age: Program: .Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes ^ or No~` If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes ~ or Na~f yes, please explain in detail: . Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes C, or No~f yes, explain in detail s Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes ^ or No~lf yes; which board? • What o11rjjganizations in~tAhe Cityllof Miami Beach do yo Curren y hold membership in? Name:{vi i ~M j ~zttG~ ~ l ~5~~ ~~S~Titfe: cJ~~ S U ~ ~ i~-- Name: • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach; ~~ Y f~-L, ~ ~ U 7~ ~~~ ~`~'DT rte. , to `?~ ~ - 6 ~ ~ J~o ~ f-E©R~ ~--~~ J ~ • I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes ^ or 1 ` Which department? • Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b}: Do you have a parent !~;, spouse ': !, child ': !, brother ! !, or sister i' who is employed by the City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the departments}: ~ r This section is "not required" but desired: Age:. _~ years old Gender: Male ^ 1=emale~' Ethnic Origin (Check one} White~African-American/Black ^ Hispanic: ^ Asian or Pacific Islander ^ American Indian or Alaskan Native ^ "1 hereby est to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article VNa~bf the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members." Sig ~~ t~blTFf Tease attach a copy of your resume to this application NOTE: Applications will remain on file far a period of one (1) calendar year. ~1£RSOri[- L-,f~ll~c Name of Applicant (PLEASE Employment Status: Employed ^ Retired~Q Nome-maker ^ Other ^ Received in City Clerk's Office by Date Name of Deputy Clerk Title: Document Control Number (Assigned by the City Clerk's Office) Entered By Date ReWSed 09!02/08 LH Judith Berson-Levinson, Ed.D. 900 Bay Drive PHl, Miami Beach, FL 33141 ^ Tel 305-796-7380 ^ jsberson@aol.com Education Ed. D., Adult EducationlHuman Resource Development Florida International University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1997 Doctoral Work, Public Adminstration Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL., M.A., Counseling, Human Services and Guidance Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, NJ, 1973 B.A., Business Administration, Major: Business Management Minor: Psychology Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ, 1966 Professional Experience Edison Hotel South Beach, Vice President and General Manager, February 2000-2004 Royal South Beach Hotel, Vice President and General Manager, 2001-2005 Normandy Bay Corp, Miami Beach, FL, Vice President and Controller, October 1994-2007 Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, FL Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (Interim Vice President 1997), 1991-2000 Director of Student Financial Services and Veterans Affairs, 1981-1991 Equipment Enterprises, Inc., Miami, FL, President and Controller, 1984-1991 Miami-Dade Community College-Wolfson Campus, Miami, FL Director of Financial Aid, 1975-1981 University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, Director of Financial Aid Operations, 1974-1975 Also Assoc. Director of Student Financial aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ 1973-74 and Kean College of New Jersey, Union, NJ 1972-73; Placement Counselor/Job Developer, Job Services of New Jersey 1967-72; and Junior Accountant 1965-67. Current Memberships Chair-Miami Beach Beautification Committee President-Royal South Beach Condominium Association Secretary/Treasurer-Kiwanis of Miami Beach Scholarship Board Treasurer- Miami Beach Historical Association Board Published Books The Life and Times of a Deco Dowager: The Edison Hotel (2000). How to Add Hours to Your Day Using ESP (1995). Earn While You Learn: Guide to South Florida Employer Tuition Assistance Programs (1989). Professional Accomplishments City of Miami Beach • Beautification Committee, Board Member 2006-2008, Chair 2008 • Historic Preservation Board Member 2001-2006, Vice Chair 2006 • North Beach Development Corp, Vice President 2004-2006 • Miami Beach Historical Association, Treasurer 2004-2006 • Woman Worth Knowing Award 2003 • Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Chair 2001 • Sand in Our Boots: Miami Beach WW2 Veterans Reunion, Coordinator, 1999-2008 • Miami Design Preservation League, Board Member 2001-2003 Dr. Judith Berson -Levinson Page Two Professional Accomplishments (cont.) Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (FASFAA), President, 1988-89, Spring Conference Chair, 1991, Board Member/Newsletter Editor, 1983-88 AAHE/National Assn of Student Personnel Administrators Student Learning Initiative Task Force Member, 1997-99 The College Board-Member of Various Committees, 1987-92 Greater Miami Women in Communications- Vice President for Scholarships and Awards, 1995-97 Florida Council of Student Financial Aid Advisors-Member, 1988-93 National Council of Resource Development Federal Funding Task Force- Member, 1993-95 Partial List of Presentations and Published Articles "Camp Miami Beach WW2: Miami Beach 1942-1945" for various audiences i.e. Elder Hostels, Miami- Dade Public Library, Miami Beach Historical Assn, Miami Memorabilia Collectors Club, etc. "Building Bridges to Student Success through Service-Learning" Natl Assn of Student Personnel Admins. "How to Find Dollars in Tight Budget Times" for various non-profit organizations. "Integrating Service-Learning into the Curriculum," The College Board. "Volunteers: Growing through Giving" Florida Career & Educational Opportunities, 1995 "Win-Win-Win with aService-Learning Program" Journal of Career Planning and Employment, 1993. "Part-time Students: How Financial Aid Misses the Mark," American Association of Higher Education. "How to Survive the Future," National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) "Want to Go to College? Get Your Boss to Pay!" Spare Time Magazine. "Student Perceptions of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program at a Community College" (ERIC Document) Foundation Board Memberships Founder, Berson Family Community Service Scholarship at Broward Community College Coordinator, C. N. McCune Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee Grants Authored and Administered Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Sand in Our Boots WW2 Veterans Reunion, 1999. US Dept of Education, Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs, 1972-2000. US Dept of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 1988-1995. Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps Broward Coalition. The Philip Morris Companies, an innovative student community service program. The Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, multi year funding for scholarships and athletic equipment. Florida Dept of Education, vocational education grants and Public Service Internship Program. Broward Community Foundation, HIV/AIDS awareness prevention programs. Albert & Birdie Einstein Foundation, scholarships for at-risk students. Awards/Accomplishments • Florida Assn. of Student Financial Aid Administrators Honorary Lifetime Membership Award. • Cuban Lions Club Jose Marti Community Service Award. • FASFAA Certified Professional Financial Aid Administrator. • Florida Association of Community Colleges (FACC) Student Affairs Exemplary Practice Award for multi-media program to provide job skills training for student assistants. Adjunct Faculty Positions Higher Education Finance-Florida International University Doctoral Program, Miami, FL Business Studies-Miami-Dade Community College-Wolfson Campus, Miami, FL Rev. Jan 2009