PriscillaSchmidt 12/31/2014 City of Miami Beach, Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139'
/ opp|Cs OF THE cn,CLERK, Rafael Granada, City Clerk
Tel: (385)6r3-74ll' Fax: (3O5}dr3'r254
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Priscilla Schmidt
854O Byron Ave. #1C
Miami Beeoh, Florida 33141
Sustainability Committee
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Jorge Expomito
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2014.
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 Cornnn/amion shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing
elected official leaves office.
|f you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the
City Clerk's Office at3O5-073-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Sinmere|y,
Rafael E. C3nanado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Elizabeth Wheaton
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter ofAppointment
Oath
Cih/Code/Ordinonne section applicable to agenoy, board or committee
City Code Section 2'22. 2'23. 2-24. 2'25' 2'20. 2-458 and 2-450
Ordinance No. 2O00'3543 '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
vve are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play a our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miami6eachfi.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granada,City Clerk
Tel: (305)673-7411, Fax: (305)673-7254
TO Priscilla C.Schmidt
RE: Sustainability Committee
t bear true faith loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United
do solemnly swear.or affirm o � Y Y
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: 12/31/2014.
I 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, l 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 serve
Priscilla C. Schmidt
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of �Q , 20.13.
Si via Prieto
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 are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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• 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).
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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).
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WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR
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Priscilla Carolyn Schmidt, LMT, CPD
8540 Byron Ave#1 C Phone: (786) 301-2473
Miami Beach, FL 33141 Email:pcarolynschmidt @gmail.com
Objective:
To continue to grow and expand with Fertile Earth Foundation and lead it with the intention of
integrating and implementing ideas of sustainability education and practice.
Education:
• CLEO Institute Empowering Capable Climate Communicators Training Series,Feb 2013
• Permaculture Design Course taught by Marcus Thomson: Miami,FL, Sept 2010—Dec 2010
• Massage Therapy Degree: Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers; North Bay Village, FL
September 8,2008—May 27,2009
• Associates Degree;Miami-Dade College,2008
Skills:
• Excellent communication and writing skills. Published blogger on Huffington Post Green
• Passionately practices and teaches others sustainable lifestyle habits such as composting,
gardening,holistic medicine,and making natural beauty and cleaning products.
• Licensed massage therapist actively practicing for over 4 years
• Fluent in English,Portuguese,and Spanish
• Enjoys professional and cooperative atmosphere
• Great organizational skills
Employment History:
• Executive Director:Fertile Earth Foundation
May 2013—Present
Aided in administrative transitions such as streamlining FEF's digital information, relocating
the farm and its contents, and expanding Fertile Earth Worm farm through partnership with
Tree Huggers farm. Has partnered with One Love Nutrifest to create Miami's first Zero
Waste music festival.-Organizes monthly meetings, newsletter, and workshops. Was guest
teacher in Common Threads summer camp biology class teaching students about
vermiculture. Has partnered with Dade Recycling to collect eWaste. Was the Host of
UnderGROL ND Miami 2013,FEF's annual fundraiser.
• Director of Development/Miss August/Volunteer:Fertile Earth Foundation
March 2012—April 2013
Assisted in coordination and sourcing of silent auction items for annual fundraiser 2012 &
2013. Assisted in event planning and coordination of both fundraisers and Ladies of Manure
calendar. Modeled in and edited writing for Ladies of Manure calendar. Interviewed for
Herald, channel 7 & channel 10 for calendar promotion. Operated FEF booth at Fairchild's
Ramble in 2012 and Pinecrest Farmer's market. Actively involved in ideas for growth and
development.
• Massage Therapist:Lapis Spa at the Fontainebleau
March 201.1 —Present
Provide therapeutic and relaxing massage for guests based on their individual requests and
needs. Received training trainings in several Fontainbleau signature massages and body
treatments. _
• Massage Therapist:-Kizmet Health &Healing, LLC
September 2010—November 2011
Freelanced with private clients, and on film and commercial sets providing table and chair
massages respectively. On sets, provided massages to talent, extras and crew, including a
Nike commercial featuring NBA players such as Chris Bosh and Amare Stoudemire.
References: Lanette Sobel: (786)253-2222,Judy Veraga(305)924-6038
Deanne Ziadie: (352)537-4445, Sherrie Varpula: (786)426-8589
Phil Conklin: (786)217-3973,Marcus Thomson(954)856-3775
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recently appointed.
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Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, by July 1, 2010.
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Failure to file, according to the Miami-Dade County Code Chapter 1, General
Provision, Section 1-5 may subject the person or firm to a fine not to exceed
$500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed sixty
days, or both.
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