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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 ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six(6)months:Yes Dr No ❑
• Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six(6)months:Yes❑or No
•Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach:Yes Xor No ❑
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: North Beach South Beachddle-Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
•Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?Yes❑or No ■(
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1]first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3)
choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
❑Affordable Housing Advisory Committee ❑Marine Authority _
❑Art in Public Places Committee ❑Miami Beach Commission for Women _
❑ Beautification Committee sMiarni Beach Cultural Arts Council
❑Board of Adjustment* El Miami Beach Human Rights Committee
❑Budget Advisory Committee V Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
❑Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee ❑Normandy Shores Local Government Neigh. Improvement
❑Committee on the Homeless El Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
❑Committee for Quality Education in MB CI Personnel Board — o
❑Community Development Advisory ❑Planning Board* ^' 73
❑Community Relations Board ❑Police Citizens Relations Committee �–, ill
❑Convention Center Advisory Board ❑Production Industry Council r-
❑Debarment Committee 0 Safety Committee 7? --r—
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❑ Design Review Board* 0 Single Family Residential Review Panel
❑Disability Access Committee ❑Sustainability Committee `" -
S.Fine Arts Board ❑Transportation and Parking Committee - q
❑Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender(GLBT) ❑Visitor and Convention Authority �' (T`
❑Golf Advisory Committee CI Youth Center Advisory Board sr---,, o
El Health Advisory Committee
❑Health Facilities Authority Board
❑Hispanic Affairs Committee
❑Historic Preservation Board
❑Housing Authority
El Loan Review Committee *Board Required to File State Disclosure Form
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❑ 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:
Child's name: Age: Program:
Child's name: Age: Program:
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®i-lave you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes ❑or No l9.-lf'yes, please explain in detail:
o Do you currently have a violation(s)of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes ❑or No UI'f yes, please explain in detail:
o Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes ❑ or No Y If yes, explain in detail
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e Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes ❑ or No 01-If—Yes; which board?
® What or anizations in the City off Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name: ( p VIM S Title: ,O 0.0& V.A.A g f
Name: • Title:
o List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
o I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes ❑or No(Which department?
• Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25(b): Do you have a parent❑,spouse 0,child❑, brother❑,or sister❑who is employed by the
City of Miami Beach?Check all that apply. Identify the department(s):
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is
being asked to comply with federal al opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: ❑ Male Female
tthnic Origin: Check one only(1)
White (Not of Hispanic Origin):All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.
❑ African-American/Black (Not of Hispanic Origin):All persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.
❑Hispanic: All persons of Mexican,Puerto Rican,Cuban,Central or South American,or other Spanish culture or origin,regardless of race.
❑Asian or Pacific Islander:All persons having origins in,any of the original peoples of the Far East,Southeast Asia,the Indian Subcontinent,on
the Pacific Islands. This area includes,for example,China,India,Japan,Korea,the Philippine Islands and Somoa.
❑American Indian or Alaskan Native: All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America,and who maintain
Cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.
.Physically Challenged: Yes 0 or No❑.
Employment Status: Employed ❑ Retired ❑ Homemaker❑ Other❑
NOTE: If appointed,you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members.
These laws include, but are not limited to,the following: .
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami
Beach City Code section 2-26).
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties(CFR 570.611).
Upon request,copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
"I l ereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2,
Arti le VII—of th: ity ode"Standards of Cond ct for City Officers, kmployees and gency Members."
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Jenna Ward
334 W. 25th St. #4 • Miami Beach, FL 33140
305-674-9119 • jennaward @att.net
Summary of Qualifications
• Experience: 5+years boosting attendance, reach, and revenue
• Abilities: Outstanding communication and program planning skills
• Results: Consistently minimize expenses while increasing audience
Work History
Consultant / Contractor 2006-present
Grant Writer
• Author national, foundation and local grants for South Florida non-profits; achieve
consistently higher scores, identify grant opportunities, advise on program development
ESL Instructor
• Teach Conversational English, Accent Reduction, Business English and Test Preparation
to international students
Marketing
• South Florida non-profits:develop marketing and donor cultivation strategies, produce
donor events
• Ah Love Oil &Vinegar, Arlington, VA(for-profit retail): implemented social media
campaigns, publicized and produced in-store events
Executive Director 2008-2010
Miami Children's Chorus, Coral Gables,FL
• Membership requests increased 48%over two years
• 2009-10 concert attendance rose 10%, marketing expenses were reduced 46%
• Audience outreach initiatives:
o Implemented comprehensive strategy to reach persons with disabilities via
Braille and large print programs,ASL interpreter,targeted advertising
o New venues and performance schedules.in Miami Beach and Little Haiti
Program and Events Manager 2006-2008
City of Hollywood, Dept. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, Hollywood, FL
• Marketing and media placements resulted in consistently higher event attendance
Festival of Arts attendance doubled in '07, Global Groove up 80% in '08
• Negotiated$64,800 in free radio spots in FY 07 (buy-match 1:5);fully sponsored
simulcast of'07 and'08 July 4 fireworks shows; live broadcast of holiday parade with
radio personalities as MCs
• Developed direct mail campaign which cost,.02 per copy and reached 40,000 homes
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Events Director 2005-2006
North Beach Development Corp., Miami Beach FL (Contract employee)
• Produced 32"d Annual Coldwell Banker Miami Beach Festival of the Arts
o Media campaign generated record-breaking attendance of 50,000
o Identified new sponsors and funding sources which resulted in revenue
increase of 11%cash and 51% in-kind
o Developed sponsored VIP events calendar which featured twilight cruise and
champagne brunch
Special Projects Manager 2004-2005
Ringling College of,Art and Design, Sarasota, FL (Contract Employee)
• Team leader for exhibitions and community events
o Launched"Outstanding Alumni Exhibition"obtained donations, obtained grant
for 2/3 of budget, produced show collateral, organized opening reception
o Produced successful hands-on art event for middle and high-school girls
o Chairperson for professional conference committee,recruited speakers and
created marketing materials
Additional work history(TV& film, teaching, special events)available upon request
Recent Professional and Community Activities
Board Member:Arts at St. Johns(current), Hollywood Scholarship Foundation(2008).
Event volunteer: Miami Beach Arts Gala; Legg-Mason Tennis Classic;WETA;
Smithsonian; D.C. Metro Art Lovers; Environmental Coalition of Miami and the
Beaches; Arts &Business Council Miami
Panelist: "Social Media for Non-Profits," National Arts Marketing Project-Miami workshop
Grant Adjudicator: Miami-Dade County YEP, The Children's Trust
Board of Governors Nominating Committee: Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Education
Rotary Foundation International Fellowship, Copenhagen
MA, San Diego State University(GPA 4.0); BFA, New York University(honors)