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Albert L. Mertz ApplicationCITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM MertzAlbertL NAME: First Name Last NameMiddle Initial 19352 E Country Club FL33180 HOME ADDRESS : Aventura Dr Home No./StreetState Apt No.City Zip Code amertz@aol.com 786-797-9190305-851-6048 PHONE : WorkEmail Address Home Fax Director, Hotel and Chief Strategist Business Name: Think Hospitality Position: 220 21st stMiami BeachFL33139 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 No Yes No North Beach circle one): I am now a resident of:  As a devoted hotelier that has opened landmark hotels in Miami B 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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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 Albert Mertz agreed to the following terms on 3/1/2013 12:14:3 Received in the City Clerk's Office by:Date: / /2013Control No.Date: / /2013 Name of Deputy Clerk ALBERT L. MERTZ 19352 East Country Club Drive., Aventura, Florida, 33180 786-797-9190 almertz@aol.com PROFILE . Setting the pace for leadership in the Provides leadership using Total Quality Management principles hospitality industry by practices intended to increase colleague excellence. Coaches, leads and mentors at all levels. Actively corporate financial goals, assuring shareholder value and proper . Meticulous attention to cost control, quality, Long list of accomplishments and professional distinction and customer service have been rewarded with the following: Appointed to Corporate Pre-Opening Team for: The Ritz-Carlton, S Osaka, Japan, Bali, Indonesia, Seoul, Korea, Barcelona, Spain, a Responsible for pre-opening and post-opening duties. The 1994 Mexican National Quality Award (Premio Nacional de Cali presented to Executive team of The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Mexico, Mexico. Appointed as a Certified Quality Coach. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel the 1992 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award by the Presiden of America. Officier Consellier du Baillage, Chaine des Rotisseurs , member by the Cancun chapter as initial member. Member of Mandarin Oriental Hotel GroupÈs Legendary Quality Expe created in 2000. Member of the Porsche Club of America. Charter Member of the Porsche 912 Registry. Provided senior Executive opening assistance to Mandarin Orienta Oriental, Washington DC, Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, London (I Manager) and Mandarin Oriental, Riviera Maya. Board Member, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Bilingual; fluently speaks and writes Spanish and English. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Albert L. Mertz Hospitality Consultants Present Founder and Director Over 25 years of vast experience with the most prestigious hotel planning and operational vision for existing and opening concept Extensive Food & Beverage knowledge leading to successful venues Sales and marketing strategy leading to exceptional results with Ability to develop high performance teams resulting in quality r Motivational speaker to achieve team building and creation of co Global experience with ample exposure across the globe leading i development. Markets involved: Mexico, Caribbean, Indonesia, China, Korea, Eu States. ALBERT L. MERTZ 19352 East Country Club Drive., Aventura, Florida, 33180 786-797-9190 almertz@aol.com SLS South Beach, Miami Beach FL 2011-2012 General Manager Manage SBE asset to establish new hotel concept for SLS hotels 140 key hotel featuring Bazaar by James Beard Chef of the Year, famed restaurant group by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya as well as H Design by Philippe Stark and close work with his design team Lenny Kravitz design for two suites Orchestrate all efforts between project team, construction, oper Orchestrate bringing three unique groups under one roof, restaur project with this make up. Immediately positioned as the latest and most anticipated hotel public relations and strategic marketing. , Miami Beach, FL W SOUTH BEACH Starwoods venture into the Miami Beach market with a luxury reso Diamond Hotel Manager Orchestrated all pre-opening activities for a 408 luxury condom Responsible for management of all operational aspects including and beverage operators. Lead all daily aspects of property including sales, marketing fi , Miami Beach, FL ANDRE BALAZS PROPERTIES Properties part of Andre Balazs Hotels, The Raleigh highly recog Regional Director & General Manger General Manger of The Raleigh by The Ocean, Historic Art Deco Ho part of Andre Balazs Properties, luxury collection. Directly oversee The Standard, Miami , Spa Hotel with 105 rooms Responsible for all operations, sales & marketing, financial pla , Miami, FL 2006-2008 MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MIAMI AAA Five Diamond Hotel Hotel Director Led all operational opening efforts for world class property wit Five Diamond Rated Restaurant, AAA Four Diamond CafŽ, and global foot spa. Lead day to day operations and liaison with ownership. New York, NY 2005-2006 THE BARISH GROUP (Martini Park division), Partner, Chief Operations Officer Orchestrated operational opening structure for upscale food an Formed part of opening corporate team responsible for charting o ALBERT L. MERTZ 19352 East Country Club Drive., Aventura, Florida, 33180 786-797-9190 almertz@aol.com Riviera Maya, MX 2004-2005 MANDARIN ORIENTAL, Mandarin Oriental Hotel GroupÈs First hideaway Resort & Spa in T General Manager Orchestrated all pre-opening efforts for a 128 villa, 36 acre, b venues, meeting space, and a world class 20,000 square foot spa. Coordinated pre-opening sales, construction, concept development , Miami, FL 2000-2004 MANDARIN ORIENTAL AAA Five Diamond, AAA Five Diamond Restaurant, Mobil Four Star Resident Manager Manage all operational opening efforts for world class property AAA Five Diamond Rated Restaurant, AAA Four Diamond CafŽ, and gl square foot spa. Lead all food and beverage, operational and spa Miami Beach, FL 1998-2000 LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL , AAA Four Diamond and member of Associated Luxury Hotels Internat Hotel Manager Newly constructed property. Responsible for all operational depa 80,000 square foot convention facilities, Fine Dining, CafŽ, Mul Resort involves a 700 room newly built hotel and a 100 room reno , Rancho Mirage, CA 1997-1998 THE RITZ-CARLTON, RANCHO MIRAGE AAA Four Diamond, Mobil Four-Star Resort and member of Leading H Executive Hotel Manager/Director of Operations Responsible for all operational aspects of the Rooms, F&B, Spa, Led all operations for 240-room destination golf, tennis, & spa Marina Del Rey, CA 1996-1997 THE RITZ-CARLTON, AAA Four Diamond, Mobil Four-Star Resort and member of Leading H recipient Executive Assistant Hotel Manager/Food and Beverage Repositioned urban marina resort to achieve 5 Diamond status. Luxury urban resort with 309 rooms, 3 outlets, conference center , Mexico 1993-1997 THE RITZ-CARLTON, CANCUN AAA Five Diamond Resort, member of Leading Hotels of the World, America, Best Service, Number four in the World, Gold Key recip Executive Assistant Hotel Manager/Food and Beverage Responsible for operations of Ocean front resort of 369 rooms, t restaurants, CafŽ, spa, conference center, and recreational faci , Houston, TX 1989 - 1993 THE RITZ-CARLTON, HOUSTON AAA Four Diamond, Mobil Four-Star Luxury Hotel, Member of Leadin Various Leadership positions ALBERT L. MERTZ 19352 East Country Club Drive., Aventura, Florida, 33180 786-797-9190 almertz@aol.com EDUCATION THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CONRAD HILTON SCHOOL OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, 1 UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS Business Administration Curriculum Courses 1983-1984 ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MBA Program, Graduate certificate achieved in 2003