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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granado,City Clerk
Tel: (305)673-7,411, Fax: (305) 673-7254
08-12-2013
Vanessa Menkes
1226 Lenox Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Miami Beach Commission For Women
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Deede Weithorn
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2013.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of
the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing
elected official leaves office.
If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the
City Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Sincerely,
R fael E. Granado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Wanda Geist
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter of Appointment
Oath
City Code/Ordinance section applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 2006-3543-Amendment to City Code Section 2-22
Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 -Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance
City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form)
Booklet-Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employee
We ore committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granada,City Clerk
Tel: (305)673-7411, Fax: (305)673-7254
TO Vanessa Menkes
RE: Miami Beach Commission For Women
do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United
States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member
of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed
for a term ending: 12/31/2013.
1 have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code(Conflict of Interest and
Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as the Florida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amend-
ment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and understand that as a member of a City
of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure*requirements of
Miami-Dade County or ithe State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which I serve)on
July 1, following the closing of the calendar year on which I have served.
Vanessa M0CA_enkess
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 2013.
i—qtilvi rieto
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Comm
for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirement
We ore committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and ploy in our vibrant,tropical, historic community.
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MIAMIf BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
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Please attach a copy of currently effective professional license.
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4)a & 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
for a minimum of six months.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes Zor No
• r ownership/interest/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six months: Yes or No&J
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• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes Uor No ED
• I am now a resident of: North Beach ZI South Beach 117Middle Beach
• I am applying for an app intrn ipnt 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.
❑Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 0 Fine Arts Board ❑Normandy Shores Local Government
Neighborhood Improvement
rt in Public Places Committee ❑Disability Access Committee ❑ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
,hhBeautification Committee ❑Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender ❑Personnel Board
Enhancement Committee(GLB
❑Bic cle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee ❑Golf Advisory Committee ❑Planning Board
❑Board of Adjustment* ❑Health Advisory Committee ❑Police Citizens Relations Committee
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❑Budget Advisory Committee ❑Health Facilities Authority Board ❑Production Industry Council
❑Capital Improvements Projects ❑Hispanic Affairs Committee 0 Safety Committee
Oversight Committee
❑Committee on the Homeless ❑Historic Preservation Board It ❑Single Family Residential Review Panel
❑Committee for Quality Education in MB ❑Housing Authority ❑Sustainability Committee
❑Community Development Advisory ❑Loan Review Committee 0 Tennis Advisory Committee
❑Community Relations Board ❑Marine Authority ❑Transportation and Parking Committee
0 Convention Center Advisory Board Uiami Beach Commission for Women ❑Visitor and Convention Authority
❑Debarment Committee Lem Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council ❑Youth Center Advisory Board I
❑Design Review Board* 4 Miami Beach Human Rights Committee ❑Waterfront Protection Committee
0 Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
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1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board:Yes U No U Dates of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children:Yes No
If yes, please list below the names of your children,their ages and the programs in which they participate:
Child's name: Age: Program:
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• 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 Code?Yes[z]or N If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money?Yes Z1 or No�lf yes, explain in detail:
•Are you currently serving on any City Board or Committee?Yes ID or No 00010f,
yes,which board/committee?
• In what organization(s)in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership?
Name Position
Name Position
• List all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
•Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach?Yes a or No
Which department and title?
• Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent 1:1, spouse E—:a, child 4!1 brother =a or sister 1�1 who is
employed by the City of Miami Beach?Check all that apply.
If"Yes," identify person(s)and 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 omply with City diversity reporting requirements.
Gender: Male U Female
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
Cl frican-American/Black
l Caucasian/ White
1I:3I Asian or Pacific Islander
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NOTE: IF APPOINTED,YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE
MEMBERS.THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying City personnel(Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
• Prohibition from contracting with the City(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
• Prohibition from lobbying before the board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami Beach
City Code section 2-26).
• Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
• 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).
• Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law regarding open
government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic right of access to most
meetings of boards,commissions and other governing bodies of state and local governmental agencies or authorities.
• Voting conflict—Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city or other local level of government on an appointed or
elected board, council, commission, authority or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies
who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE RECEIVED, READ AND
WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR
CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND
STATUTES ACCORDINGLY."
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PLEASE REMEMBER TO ATTACH A CURRENT-RE;SUME, PHOTOGRAPH AND A
COPY OF ANY APPLICABLE PROFESSIONAL LICENSE.
ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY, TO PROVIDE REQUIRED
INFORMATION.
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VANESSA MENKES
305.490.4494• 1226 Lenox Avenue• Miami Beach, FL 33139•vmenkes @yahoo.com
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Seasoned public relations and marketing strategist with proven track record of executing national media campaigns, major media
placements,and implementing cutting-edge online and social network programming.Areas of specialty include hospitality and
entertainment media,crisis management,sponsorship programs,celebrity procurement and new business.
THE OPIUM GROUP•MIAIMI BEACH•SR.VP OF PUBLIC RELATIONS•FEBRUARY'04— PRESENT
• Oversee all day-to-day marketing and media relations including crisis communications,collateral creation,distribution,online
initiatives,and strategic partnerships on behalf of The Opium Group,South Florida's largest nightlife group,including venues
Mansion,SET,Cameo Theatre, Mokai and Opium at The Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, FL
• Strategically pitch celebrity appearances,sponsors,travel features,corporate profiles and new initiatives
• Create all website and corporate identity collateral including press releases and biographies,press kits,and branded materials
• Spearhead marketing initiatives including online and social networking programs,sponsorship and hospitality partnerships
• Assist with select community,government and VIP clientele relations. Board Member,Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Board
of Governors.
KORTENHAUS COMMUNICATIONS•BOSTON•SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE•APRIL`02— NOVEMBER'03
• HERMES BOSTON • HOTEL NINE ZERO
• ESCADA BOSTON •THE CHARLES HOTEL,CAMBRIDGE
• DIPTYQUE BOSTON •CHEF MICHAEL SCHLOW'S"RADIUS"&"VIA MATTA"
DAN KLORES COMMUNICATIONS•NEW YORK•ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE•APRIL'00—MARCH'02
o IAN SCHRAGER HOTELS •MARIE CLAIRE MAGAZINE
• HENRI BENDEL • KATE SPADE BEAUTY
• MAC COSMETICS "VIVA GLAM"CAMPAIGNS •JEFFREY CHODOROW'S TUSCAN STEAK
• PHILIPPE STARCK FOR TARGET • MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS
• PIAGET •VH1 DIVAS LIVE
•THE CHAMBERS HOTEL NEW YORK •VH1/VOGUE FASHION AWARDS
• COUNCIL OF FASHION DESIGNERS OF AMERICA—7T"ON SIXTH
KETCHUM PUBLIC RELATIONS• NEW YORK•ACCOUNT COORDINATOR•AUGUST'98—JANUARY'00
• FIRST USA • LEVI'S
•JOHNSON&JOHNSON • FRITO LAY
•VISA • BANK OF AMERICA
INTERNSHIPS
Consulate of Israel• Boston • February 1998—May 1998
Bassat,Ogilvy&Mather• Madrid • May 1997—July 1997
Schneider&Associates• Boston • May 1996—August 1996
SKILLS
Conversational German and Spanish,collateral design and copy writing,video scripting and production,strong project management skills,
MS Word, Excel,Power Point
EDUCATION
BOSTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS•BOSTON,MASSACHUSETTS•MAY 1998
Bachelor of Science in Communications,Concentration in Public Relations
BOSTON UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM•MADRID,SPAIN• MAY 1997—JULY 1997
Studies in Spanish and Latin American Culture
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
www miamibeachfl gov
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7411 Fax: 305.673.7254
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with Miami-
Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Provision Code Section 2-11.1(i) (2)
Board Member's Name: V aon_es5A fu_&l C62--c'
1 understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of
Miami Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County
Financial Disclosure Requirements. This means that the members of City Advisory Boards, whose sole or
primary responsibility is to recommend legislation or give advice to the City Commission, must file, even
though they may have been recently appointed.
One of the following forms must be filed with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year.
1. A "Source of Income Statement"
For your convenience, the form is attached. The form can also be downloaded at:
http://www.miamidade.gov/elections/Library/source of income statement.pdf
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)"
For your convenience, the form is attached. The form can also be downloaded at:
http://www.ethics.state.fl.us/ethics/forms.html
3. A Copy of your 2012 Federal Income Tax Return
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine
of no more than $500, 60 days in jail or both.
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