Judith Berson-Levinson, Ed.D. Application packageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Berson-LevinsonJudith
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900 Bay Dr PH1Miami Beach
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jsberson@gmail.com
305-796-7380
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President
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Royal South Beach Condo Association
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A 30 career in higher education, a doctorate in adult
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Miami Beach Historical AssociationTreasurer
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Property
Royal South Beach Condo Hotel
625 South Shore Drive
615 South Shore Drive
900 Bay Drive Penthouse 1
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Judith Berson-Levinson, Ed.D.
900 Bay Dr PH 1, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Tel 305-796-7380 jsberson@gmail.com
Education
Ed.D., Adult Education/Human Resource Development
Florida International University, Fort Lauderdale FL, 1997
Dissertation: Effects of Service-Learning on Academic Achievemen
Doctoral Work, Public Administration
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale FL., 1985-1986
M.A., Counseling, Human Services and Guidance
Montclair State College, Upper Montclair NJ, 1973
B.A., Business Administration, Major: Business Management Minor
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck NJ, 1966
Professional Experience
Broward College, Fort Lauderdale FL
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (Interim Vice President 1997), 1991-2000,
Director of Student Financial Services and Veterans Affairs, 198
Royal South Beach Condo Association, President, 2003 to Present
Castle Garden Villas, Florida & North Carolina, Managing Partner, 2007-Present
Normandy Bay Corp, Miami Beach FL, Vice President/Controller, October 1994-2013
Edison Hotel South Beach, Vice President/General Manager, February 2000-2004
Royal South Beach Hotel, Vice President/General Manager, 2001-2005
Equipment Enterprises, Inc., Miami, FL President/Controller, 1984-1991
Miami-Dade College-Wolfson Campus, Miami, FL Director of Financial Aid, 1975-1981
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Director of Financial Aid Operations, 1974-1975
Additional: Assoc. Director of Student Financial Aid, Fairleigh
1973-74 and Kean College of New Jersey, Union, NJ 1972-73; Place
Developer, Job Services of New Jersey 1967-72; and Junior Accoun
Professional Accomplishments
City of Miami Beach
¥ Fine Arts Board, 2009-2013
¥ Miami Beach Historical Association, Treasurer 2004-Present
Historic Preservation Board Member 2001-2006, Vice Chair 2006
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Beautification Committee, 2006-2008, Chair 2008
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¥ North Beach Development Corp, Vice President 2004-2006
¥ Woman Worth Knowing Award, 2003
¥ Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Chair 2001
¥ Sand in Our Boots: Miami Beach WW2 Veterans Reunion, Coordinat
¥ Miami Design Preservation League, Board Member 2001-2003
Professional
Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (FAS
Spring Conference Chair, 1991, Board Member/Newsletter Editor,
College Board-Member of Various Committees, 1987-92
Greater Miami Women in Communications-Vice President for Scholar
Florida Council of Student Financial Aid Advisors-Member, 1988-9
National Council of Resource Development Federal Funding Task Fo
Published Books
The Life and Times of a Deco Dowager: The Edison Hotel (2000).
How to Add Hours to Your Day Using ESP (1995).
Earn While You Learn: A Guide to South Florida Employer Tuition (1989)
Dr. Judith Berson-Levinson
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Partial List of Presentations and Published Articles
ÅCamp Miami Beach WW2: Miami Beach 1942-1945Æ for various audien
Hostels, Miami-Dade Public Library, Miami Beach Historical A
ÅBuilding Bridges to Student Success through Service-LearningÆ Natl Assn of Student Personnel Admins.
ÅHow to Find Dollars in Tight Budget TimesÆ for various non-prof
ÅIntegrating Service-Learning into the Curriculum,Æ The College Board
ÅVolunteers: Growing through GivingÆ Florida Career & Educational Opportunities, 1995
ÅWin-Win-Win with a Service-Learning ProgramÆ Journal of Career Planning and Employment, 1993
ÅPart-time Students: How Financial Aid Misses the Mark,Æ American Association of Higher Education.
ÅThe Non-Traditional Part-Time Student: National Assn of State Scholarship & Grant Programs, 1991
ÅHow to Survive the Future,Æ National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NA
ÅWant to Go to College? Get Your Boss to Pay!Æ Spare Time Magazine
ÅStudent Perceptions of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program at
Foundation Board Memberships
Founder, Berson Family Community Service Scholarship at Broward
Coordinator, C. N. McCune Foundation Scholarship Selection Commi
Grants Authored and Administered
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Sand in Our Boots WW2 Veterans Reunion, 1999.
US Dept. of Education, Title IV Student Financial Assistance Pro
US Dept. of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary
Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps Broward Coalition.
The Philip Morris Companies, an innovative student community service program.
The Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, multi-year funding for scholarships and athletic equipment.
Florida Dept. of Education, vocational education grants and Public Service Internship Progra
Broward Community Foundation, HIV/AIDS awareness prevention programs.
Albert & Birdie Einstein Foundation, scholarships for at-risk students.
Awards/Accomplishments
City of Miami Beach Woman Worth Knowing, 2003
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Florida Assn. of Student Financial Aid Administrators Honorary L
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¥ Cuban Lions Club Jose Marti Community Service Award
¥ Florida Association of Community Colleges (FACC) Student Affai
multi-media program to provide job skills training for student a
Adjunct Faculty Positions
Higher Education FinanceÄ Florida International University Doctoral Program, Miami, FL
Business StudiesÄ Miami-Dade College-Wolfson Campus, Miami, FL
Rev. Dec 2013