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Brian S. Ehrlich Application packageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM EhrlichBrianS NAME: First Name Last NameMiddle Initial FL33139 HOME ADDRESS : 1808450 Alton Rd.Miami Beach Home No./StreetState Apt No.City Zip Code brianmiami@gmail.com 30534235113053583000 PHONE : WorkEmail Address HomeFax Director of Investor/Client Relations Business Name: Fairholme Capital Management Position: 4400 Biscayne Blvd.MiamiFL33137 900 Address: State No. CityZip Code Street Expires: Attach a copy the license Professsional License (describe): Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an indi   months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest Yes No Yes South Beach circle one): I am now a resident of:  1) Masters in Public Policy from Harvard; JFK School of Governme No 123Please note that only three (3) Please list your preferences in order of ranking [] first choice [] second choice, and [] third choice. choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. 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Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service: if yes, please list the names of your children, their No 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your chil ages, and which programs. List below: Age:Program: Child's name: Age:Program: Child's name: No Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail: Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach code No If yes, please explain in detail: No Do you currently owe the City of Money Beach any money:If yes, please explain in detail: Yes Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:If yes, which board? Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently h Bass Msueum of ArtDirector Name:Title: New World SymphonyMember Name:Title: List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are loca No I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach:Which department? Pursuant to City code Section 2-25(b): do you have a relative who is employed by the City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the departme The following information is voluntary and is neither part of yo being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting r Gender:Male Ethnic Orgin: Check one only (1) Hispanic No Physically Challenged: Employed Employment Status: NOTEIf appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which :   These laws include, but are not limited to, the following: Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Co o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served o Beach Code section 2-26). Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (M o (re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee):  prohibiti from having   any interest in or receiving any benefit from Co or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the “I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the applica VII – of the City Code “Standards of Conduct for City Officers, I Brian Ehrlich agreed to the following terms on 2/14/2013 4:58: Received in the City Clerk's Office by:Date: / /2013Control No.Date: / /2013 Name of Deputy Clerk BRIAN EHRLICH 450 Alton Road #1808 Miami Beach, FL 33139 Brian@fairholme.net à BrianMiami@gmail.com à 305.733.8870 EXPERIENCE FAIRHOLME CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. Miami, FL 2008 to Present Director of Investor Relations Manage client relationships for firm representing $10 billion in assets under management, among three mutual funds, hedge fund, and separately managed account program direct individuals Manage internal and external communications for the firm including media strategy for Chairman/CEO Manage all public announcements, investor presentations, shareholder letters and commentaries Manager for firm's real estate development operations & renovat Manager for 6 direct reports within functional area of investor THE RELATED GROUP Miami, FL 2006 to 2008 Director of Hotel Development and Assistant to the Chairman Identified, evaluated, and structured business terms for 12 dev residential and hotel development in Latin America and the Carib Provided strategic and analytical counsel and managed critical relationships with hotel partners/managers Structured business terms for partnerships with local land partners, hotel operators, sales groups and investors Performed due diligence tasks including underwriting new residential and hotel resort developments, conducting market feasibility, zoning, and economic analysis that led to $250 million resort development in Mexico Project Manager Managed and coordinated development process for 1200 unit luxur Beach, FL) 300 unit luxury condominium (Ocean Four, Sunny Isles FL) presenting $400 million in total development costs Managed business and financial aspects of Home OwnersÔ associations and negotiated with Condominium Boards and municipal Building Department to support business ini Managed construction of key elements including snack bars, cabanas, and sales centers Oversaw and managed as-build production, turnover elections, an GOLDMAN PROPERTIES Miami Beach, FL Summer 2005 Analyzed market and property data which resulted in 10 acquisitions in Wynwood as firm pioneered in transforming new arts district Conducted market analysis for 85 proposed residential buildings at preconstruction and resale Created business plan and budget for parent companyÔs brokerage company to support sales of Wynwood properties CITY OF NEW YORK, Office of the Chief Marketing Officer New York, NY Summer Government Scholar and Public Affairs Intern 2002 to 2004 Wrote initial business plan for newly formed Mayoral department Analyzed and identified marketing opportunities for the CityÔs partnerships in various categories for national awards shows hos OFFICE OF SENATOR BOB GRAHAM Washington D.C. Summer 2000 Legislative Intern Assisted legislative aides with immigration, education, transportation, and banking issues and oversaw communication with constituents Wrote positions on pending legislation, assisted with Congressional negotiations, briefed Senator w memorandums, and provided research for policy development Researched High-Speed Rail Initiative and presented SenatorÔs o LEADERSHIP Bass Art Museum 2012 to Present , Director Miami Art Museum 2011 to Present , Young CollectorÔs Council Make Art Not Casinos 2011 to Present , Founder Miami Voice 2011 to Present , Founder, a not-for-profit to empower disadvantaged youth through the skill of public speaking City of Miami Beach, Board of Capital Improvements Projects, 2008 to 2010 Board Member The Arsht Center 2009 to Present , Green Room Society Board Member Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami-Dade, 2006 to Present Mentor EDUCATION HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, MA, John F. Kennedy School of Government 2004 to 2006 Masters in Public Policy, Business and Government Policy Course work includes: economics, statistics, negotiations, policy analysis and design, with concentration in Real Estate Finance and Development Additional coursework at Harvard Business School in real estate, finance, marketing, and business valuation and analysis Chairman , Elective Politics Professional Interest Council Chairman , Harvard Real Estate Consortium FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIP Dominican Republic Grant recipient for research and study in Santo Doming 2003 to 2004 Project: Evaluating poverty-reducing education policies, the Educational Assistance Card UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA, College of Arts and Sciences 1999 to 2002 B.A. in Political Science/Spanish; DeanÔs List 1999 to 2002 summa cum laude UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA Seville, Spain Spring 2002 University sponsored exchange program, arts history SPECIAL SKILLS Language skills: Spanish (fluent) Activities: Real estate development, arts advocacy, mentoring/teaching, running, yoga, Florida politics Travel: Latin America, Spain, Italy, South Africa & Brazil