Eric T. Lawrence Application packageMIAMIBEACH
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: lawrence eric t
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HOME ADDRESS: 1119 hardee road coral gables FL 33146
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PHONE: 3054018787 3054018787
eric @Ibldevelopmentgroup.com
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Business Name: LBL Group, LLC
Address: 660 Washington Avenue
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Position: Principal
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Miami Beach
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33139
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Pursuant to City Code section 2 -22(4) a and 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.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months No
• Demonstrate an ownership /interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: No
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: South Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
• Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? 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. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1: Budget Advisory Committee
Choice 2: Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
Choice 3: Visitor and Convention Authority
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1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No
Years of Service:
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ages, and which programs. List below:
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No
If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: No
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• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes If yes, which board?
Loan Review exp. 12/31
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Title
Miami Beach Hospitality Coalition Board of Directors
GMBHA Member
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
Anglers Hotel, 660 Washington Ave
600 washington avenue
• I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
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being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: Male
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Other Description:
Are you Spanish /Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. No
Physically Challenged: No
NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board /committee members.
These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2 -459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami -Dade County Code section 2- 11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board /committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami
Beach Code section 2 -26).
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami -Dade County Code section 2- 11.1).
(re: 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).
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 have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article
VII — of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members."
1 eric lawrence agreed to the following terms on 12/16/2013 3:22:01 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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ERIC LAWRENCE
1119 HARDEE ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 • EMAIL:
ERIC @LBLDEVELOPMENTGROUP.COM
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Uniquely balanced experience in the real estate and hospitality industries. Successful track record of managing high
profile and complex organizations, transactions and deals. Strategic thinker with strong people, communication and
entrepreneurial skills.
• Owner/Developer: Historic `Anglers Boutique Resort Hotel' — Miami Beach.
• Consultant to developers of several multifamily and lodging properties in Miami -Dade
• Advisor to several local banks on workout strategies of distressed lodging assets throughout S. Florida.
• Leadership responsibility for re- negotiation of Four Seasons New York Hotel Management contract.
• Asset Manager responsible for the successful financing of Ty Warner's hospitality and lodging assets
valued at over $500 million.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 05 - Present Principal: Owner/Developer
Anglers Boutique Resort, LLC / The Anglers Boutique Resort Hotel 660 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, Fl
Represented ownership to perform full financial due diligence related to the acquisition and development of
abandoned historic Mediterranean Revival hotel and adjacent land parcels.
• Lead and managed all activities related to construction and permanent loan financing.
• Negotiated and structured Management and Operating agreement with Hotel and Food and Beverage
Operator.
• Maintained construction and capital budgets and oversaw loan requisition process with lenders.
• Participated in the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies.
March 05 — Present Consultant/Developer
LBL Development, LLC
• Joint ventured with Kimpton Hotel Equity Fund to develop 85 room hotel addition to Anglers Hotel.
• Performed detailed analysis and workout strategies on behalf of lenders distressed lodging assets throughout
South Florida.
• Advisor and fee developer for planned 10 -story mixed -use building located in Miami.
• Provider of accounting/bookkeeping services to Hyperion Development Group (Marina Blue and Blue
Condominiums).
January 06 — August 07 Principal: Owner/Developer
LB Pelican, LLC /'The Boutique Apartments" 8000 NE Bayshore Ct. Miami, Fl
• Converted and entirely redeveloped MIMO style 42 -room rental apartment building into condominium units
and successfully negotiated sale of entire building (Fall 2007)
May 99 - March 05 Asset Manager
• Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts, LLC /Four Seasons Hotel New York, NY
• Responsible for analysis and approval of annual hotel operating /capital budget on behalf of ownership.
• Coordinate owner /manager meetings to review financial and operational performance, capital projects, and
strategic direction of hotel, and report results directly to ownership.
• Extensive experience in due diligence of other hotel and resort properties.
• Development of strategic operational `contingency' plans to optimize revenues during prolonged downturns
in business due to acts of terrorism, war and/or recession.
• Coordinate and implement standard reporting policies and procedures for owners other properties.
• Performed numerous market and feasibility studies related to rooms, food and beverage and spa.
• Responsible for lease negotiations with retail tenants.
• Coordinate annual review with outside auditors.
Eric Lawrence Resume page 2/2:
May 99 - August 00 Controller /Analyst
JRM Development Company /156 West 56th Street New York, NY
• Preparation of corporate tax returns for several real estate holding, development, and management
companies.
• Reorganize debt structure with lenders for several properties.
• Preparation of private equity/debt offering memorandum for potential investors.
• Analyze and review current and prospective leases for retail and office space owned by JRM.
• Maintain all company books and records.
January 98 - May 99 Full Time Student/Consultant
• Provide accounting and bookkeeping services to the architectural and design industry.
September 95 - January 98 Controller
Castro - Blanco, Piscioneri and Associates, P.C. / 62 Cooper Square New York, NY
• Responsible for preparation of offering memorandum and negotiations leading to the eventual sale of the
firm.
• Implement new 401(k) plan and set up automated payroll/direct deposit.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets and provide timely budget versus actual project reports utilizing
Harper and Shuman accounting and job costing software.
• Maintain books and records and coordinate annual review with outside auditors.
September 94 - August 95 Junior Accountant
David Berdon and Company, Certified Public Accountants / 46th street & Madison Avenue New York, NY
• Extensive audit and review of various public and privately held real estate entities.
• Preparation of corporate and individual tax returns.
August 93 - August 94 Staff Accountant - Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution Group
KPMG Peat Marwick / 345 Park Avenue New York, NY
• Prepare reports and analysis on cash, fixed assets, liabilities, and inventory, debt and disclosure notes during
audit engagements.
• Utilize computerized auditing techniques and teach senior staff and management to use the computer to
facilitate efficient audit engagements.
AFFILIATIONS & SKILLS
• Appointed to Miami Beach Community Development Advisory (CDAC) and Loan Review Committees.
• Active member of both Washington Avenue and Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association.
• Graduate of City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy.
• Recipient of Dade Heritage Trust Award (2007) for Excellence in Historic Renovation (for Anglers Hotel).
• Past member of Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Pillar Board of Directors
• Extensive skills in Microsoft Excel / Word /PowerPoint/Publishing /Argus and most accounting and tax
programs
• Associate Member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants: Past member of the Real
Estate Committee and Member Functions Committee.
• Member of Hospitality Asset Manager Association (HAMA).
• New York University Real Estate Alumni Club.
EDUCATION
• New York University -The Real Estate Institute / (Master of Science in Real Estate Investment and Asset
Management), August 2002
• Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus / (B.S. Public Accounting) Cum Laude, May 1993
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