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Beatrice Hornstein Resume 11/20/2009Application for Position on Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council From Beatrice R. Hornstein 11/20/2009 To the Office of the Miami Beach City Commission, I was pleased to hear that~there will be open positions in the coming year on our Cultural Arts Council and would be very interested in meeting with both the Mayor and the City Commissioners to interview for this wonderful opportunity to support and promote Miami Beach's strong cultural arts initiatives. I have been a resident of Miami Beach since 1971, having raised my children on Palm Island until 1985, and since then, residing at my current address on Collins Avenue. After retiring from my professional career in 2001, I have continued to enjoy a lifetime of interest in the arts with memberships in Miami area museums and frequenting the performing arts . I have spent the better part of my life in Miami Beach and have watched and supported our City's transformation into a major international cultural center. My personal life has always been laced with the appreciation of the arts and culture, having spent most of my life collecting and admiring art and antiques, and frequenting cultural venues. My business experience can provide for sound judgment calls in atl matters having to deal with financial issues, while walking the fine line between keeping the "customer" happy and making smart business decisions. I have no doubt in the positive energy and enthusiasm 1 can bring to the City's cultural arts program , and I would love the opportunity to contribute to this City in a more meaningful and professional role by putting all of my experience and knowledge to use for the betterment of our community Sincerely looking forward to the opportunity to speak with you, Beatrice R. Hornstein Beatrice R. Hornstein 5001 Collins Avenue #9K Miami Beach, FL 33140 Home: 305-861-0754 Email: Qubea@hotmail.com SKILLS: • Keen sense of aesthetics and organization • A multi-tasker with the ability to manage well in a fast- paced environment • Ability to focus on projects from inception to completion • Work well alone and collaboratively • Understand that the fostering of good relationships with people -whether clients, the general public, or co- workers -- is the key to success • Manage both people and projects -regardless of diversified vantage points brought to the table • Well respected among business acquaintances and peers • Skilled at managing and weighing the financial aspects of running a business INTERESTS: • Supporting and frequenting cultural venues (museums, concerts, ballet, opera, art shows) • Appreciation for art, antiques and architecture as witnessed through a lifetime of collections • All aspects of decorating and renovation from exterior gardening to interior decorating PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: BROKER: Merrill Lynch Miami, Florida 1994-2001 A licensed advisor (Series 63 & 65J, also licensed to sell Health and Life Insurance including variable annuities. When the two brokers I worked with retired many of their clients wished to remain with me. 1 worked directly with these accounts totaling over $100 million in assets and at the same time assisted other brokers with their clients. BROKER: Litwin Securities Discount Broker Miami Beach, Florida 1992-1994 • Broker position as well as handling client services and compliance matters REGISTERED SALES ASSISTANT: Merrill Lynch Miami, Florida 1985-1992 • Received Series 7 license and backed up brokers in all areas of client relations from buying and selling securities to account management PROPRIETOR: Sphairistike, Playmaker's Manufacturing Corp. • Co- owned and Co-managed the design/manufacturing/wholesale business of men's & women's tennis clothing. Responsible for day- to -day operations. Specifically dealt with ordering piece goods, Union dialogue and the Factoring and Banking process. After my husband died in 1983 -1 rented the factory and worked with the new owner in the various aspects of a garment center business. HOMEMAKER: Raised a son and a daughter New York, NY 1962- 1971 • Did a great deal of antiquing, remodeling and decorating TEACHER: East Meadow Middle School East Meadow, NY 1957-1962 • 6th Grade teacher STUDENT, SALES, BOOK-KEEPING and GENERAL OFFICE WORK New York, NY 1953-1957 • While earning my Bachelor's degree at Hunter College I worked at Bloomingdales for four years as a part-time sales clerk. During summers I also held office jobs in various positions.