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Samantha R. Bratter Application packageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM brattersamanthar NAME: First Name Last Name Middle Initial FL33140 HOME ADDRESS : 5601 alton roadMiami Beach Home No./StreetState Apt No.City Zip Code sambratter@gmail.com 30574256053057425605 PHONE : WorkEmail Address HomeFax Vice President, Development Business Name: The Miami Foundation Position: 200 South Biscayne Blvd #505 MiamiFL33131 Address: State CityZip Code Street 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 Yes Yes Yes Middle Beach circle one): I am now a resident of:  Management, PR, Marketing, Strategic Alliances 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. (Regular Boards of City) Choice 1:Miami Beach Sister Cities Program Choice 2:Miami Beach Commission for Women Choice 3: Production Industry Council Note : If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your aff 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service: if yes, please list the names of your children, their Yes 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your chil ages, and which programs. List below: No Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail: No Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codeIf yes, please explain in detail: No Do you currently owe the City of Money Beach any money:If yes, please explain in detail: No Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:If yes, which board? What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently h NameTitle bass museummember jccmember tbsmember List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are loca No I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach:Which department? The following information is voluntary and is neither part of yo being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting r Gender:Female Race/Ethnic Categories White What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself t Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spani No No Physically Challenged: NOTEIf appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which :   These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:    Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel o    Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Co o    Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served o Beach Code section 2-26).    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 samantha bratter agreed to the following terms on 1/8/2014 8:5 Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date SAMANTHA R. BRATTER 5601 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140 C: 305.742.5605 F: 305.521.3555 E: sambratter@yahoo.com WORK EXPERIENCE THE MIAMI FOUNDATION Miami, Florida Vice President of Development January 2014 Present We are Miami's Foundation. We work with all kinds of donors and help them make their Philanthropy more effective and more fun. Over the years, Donors have trusted us with more than $220 Million which has allowed us to invest over $10 Million in our Community each year. Why people choose to work with us: We believe that everyone can be a Philanthropist. When you partner with us, we'll help you become one - and be very effective at it. Second, we are experts in two things -Philanthropy and Community. People like to work with us because of that. We provide excellent personal service and have a team of professionals who have a deep understanding of Community Needs and Philanthropic Strategies. How we do it: We take the time to get to know our Donors and meet with them as often as they wish to determine what causes are important to them. We then tailor a Philanthropic strategy to fulfill their Philanthropic dreams. With that information, a custom, Charitable Fund, usually in their name, is created. Our Donors are always in control. Our approach is Donor-Centric. Donors choose how much they wish to invest and what kind of assets they wish to utilize to initiate their Fund. Our staff is their staff - as if they had a private foundation. ..with us. We take care of all the details and operating responsibilities so our Donors are free to focus on their Philanthropy. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Miami Beach, Florida Director of Advancement January 2011- December 2013 Developed and launched $18,000,000 Endowment Campaign Developed and launched Annual Giving Campaign Developed and launched Planned Giving Campaign Created centralized and organized fundraising system Performed Data Analysis to capitalize on areas of opportunity Identified, cultivate and solicit current and prospective donors Maintained meticulous solicitation tracking log with moves management Created online giving strategy and website content Developed, implemented and executed online giving campaigns Developed strategies to increase revenue in "Other Income" categories Developed, implemented and executed Planned Giving Program, branding and marketing materials Developed, implemented and executed Endowment Campaign, branding and marketing materials Developed, implemented and executed Foundation School Annual Giving Campaign, branding and marketing materials Developed, implemented and executed Advancement procedures and innovative strategies Identified new funding sources for annual, capital and endowment investments Worked closely with Board of Trustees and Executive Team Published monthly articles for Temple Magazine SAMANTHA R. BRATTER 5601 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140 C: 305.742.5605 F: 305.521.3555 E: sambratter@yahoo.com Prepared grant proposals Prepared solicitation proposals Coordinated Plaque tributes and receptions Coordinated five Committees Executed annual Fundraising events including Large Scale Events and Golf Tournaments Assisted colleagues and donors with fundraising ideas and strategic alliances MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION Miami Beach, Florida Development Officer February 2011- January 2011 Developed and utilized strategic alliances to raise funds for the Medical Center Developed and managed Community Partnership portfolio: $1,000,000+ Created revenue projections for Chief Development Officer Developed and maintained weekly and annual goal projection and status reports for CDO to utilize at weekly staff meetings and colleague goal planning sessions Assisted donors with private hospital tours and personal requests Trained new Development Officers Secured and coordinated key meetings with local business owners for CEO and CDO Managed Young Presidents Club Portfolio: $10,000 donation over 10 years. Managed Young Founders & Founders Club Portfolio: $50,000 donation over 10-20 years Researched and vetted potential prospects and companies to propose possible co-marketing opportunities and acquire potential donors Developed revenue--of-the-- marketing and co-branding opportunities USAIN BOLT New York, Miami, Jamaica US & International Marketing Manager June 2009-July 2010 Selected to develop a global marketing strategy for Usain Bolt: Negotiated and coordinated U.S. and International licensing deals Utilized extensive network of media and client contacts to create new business opportunities Developed cross-marketing strategies to create joint ventures in telecommunications, technology, fashion and gaming industries VERSACE Bal Harbour, Florida Manager April 2008-June 2009 Recruited by both President and Director of Stores Directed all daily activities, business decisions and product seminars Rebuilt internal store operations and retrained staff Developed new clientele and re-engaged previously inactive clientele Hired and trained new staff and management. Travelled to stores to train new managers in company policies, store operations, product knowledge and general corporate expectations and procedures. Submitted formal analyses of observations and proactive recommendations to both President and Director of Stores. Utilized extensive PR network to promote brand image, coordinate special events and media coverage Developed new clientele based on personal access to charities and social organizations in Florida and New York. Performed weekly cycle counts to promote Inventory Control Supervised NY Flagship to oversee staff while Corporate Executives were traveling to Milan Updated President and Director of Stores weekly on store business, potential competition and new business opportunities SAMANTHA R. BRATTER 5601 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140 C: 305.742.5605 F: 305.521.3555 E: sambratter@yahoo.com Produced most profitable Spring 2009 Shopping Event in company utilizing Florida and New York charity-based networks and key media/social contacts from the Social Registrar and Social Affairs Magazines. Conceptualized and executed successful in-store marketing events achieving average net profit of over $20,000 per store selling event. BETTER MUS COME New York, Florida, Jamaica Executive Producer June 2006-April 2008 Directed global marketing for international film starring award winning actor Roger Guenveur Smith and produced by Oscar nominated Producer of the Full Monty Paul Bucknor Directed all business planning and strategic alliances Coordinated financing in history Negotiated and secured film representation by both domestic and international agencies Secured Post-Production capital and licensing deal Liaison to all media sourcesin Florida, New York, Latin America and the Caribbean EMILIO PUCCI Bal Harbour, Florida General Manager September 2005-June 2006 Recruited by Executive Director of Emilio Pucci Division, LVMH Coordinated build-out and opening of new Emilio Pucci Store in Bal Harbour Shops Interviewed and hired all staff Developed and executed extensive sales training program, created intra-store Personnel Guidelines Manual. Coordinated product seminars Developed and launched intensive PR and Marketing programs to capitalize on local demographics including Latin America and the Caribbean based upon 10 years of Retail Fashion experience and extensive national and international contact base Developed detailed Inventory Control program Developed regionally-specific buying strategy with Director of Stores Conceptualized and executed Store Opening event and subsequent sales-focused events based on cost- effective co-marketing partnerships with local high-end charities and corporations Achieved consistent press and product placements utilizing extensive PR network contacts Maintained store operations costs within budget guidelines SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Bal Harbour, Florida General Manager October 2000-February 2004 Corporate retail executive responsible for all South Florida business operations including store management, marketing, public relations, product seminars, event planning, inventory control, accounting, and community relations Progressive management focus that empowered and focus on customer service excellence to achieve company goals Managed team of 15 sales associates and shipping personnel effectively Developed and executed local PR and Marketing events: 10-12 events per year Conceptualized and executed International Volvo Ocean Race Kick-off Event April 2002 for Leonardo coordinated press/media interviews and coverage Achieved annual inventory control of less than .2% shortage consistently Achieved multimillion dollar annual sales goals for four consecutive years. Negotiated highly effective partnership events securing high-end Miami corporations as sponsors to underwrite event costs and promote brand marketing in the South Florida, Latin American and Caribbean communities SAMANTHA R. BRATTER 5601 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140 C: 305.742.5605 F: 305.521.3555 E: sambratter@yahoo.com Supervised collection buying in all departments Recognized by President, Jean Marc Gallot, in corporate newsletter for creative cost-effective revenue- driving PR and Marketing events Utilized extensive public relations, press and media network throughout Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean CASHMERES ETC, INC. Bal Harbour, Florida Regional Sales Director February 2000-October 2000 Recruited by President to direct East Coast Retail Stores Responsible for all personnel, budget planning, merchandise allocation, public relations, marketing, special events, merchandising and operations Achieved corporate wide monthly sales increases Trained store staff in all aspects of luxury goods selling techniques with special emphasis on the importance of client development and strict customer service standards Coordinated targeted group sales events in Bal Harbour, Lake Tahoe, New York and Palm Beach Utilized contacts to negotiate cost-effective vendor and advertising contracts Traveled to all stores on a consistent basis: Palm Beach, Bal Harbour and Madison Avenue locations CELINE, INC. Bal Harbour, Florida Assistant General Manager/ PR Manager August 1999- February 2000 Recruited by Director of Stores Trained new Directors in San Francisco and New York Traveled to various U.S. Boutiques to supervise and audit overall operations Restructured operations in San Francisco and New York Responsible for all Event Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, and Trunk Shows in the South Florida region and i Personally arranged and coordinated interviews for Designer Michael Kors in South Florida utilizing extensive PR network. Assumed Acting Director responsibilities for New York in addition to Bal Harbour Boutique responsibilities. CHANEL, INC. Bal Harbour, Florida Merchandising/Sales Manager June 1997-August 1999 Acting Boutique Director Directed all daily activities, business decisions and product seminars during transition period in addition to Senior Assistant Manager duties and responsibilities: July 1998-May 1999 Communicated and worked directly with Executive Director of Public Relations as in-house Public Relations for South Florida. Established extensive Public Relations network Arranged and coordinated press coverage for all events in addition to projecting and managing Public Relations and Marketing Budgets - Assisted Director in seasonal Buying strategies by creating and analyzing DSS Merchandise Analysis reports Conceptualized and executed all on-site and off-site events: Fashion Shows, Trunk Shows, Cocktails, Brunches, Breakfasts, and New-Product Promotion events (15-20 events per year) Assisted Executive Marketing Director in New York with official revision of Corporate Event Policies and Procedures Manual Developed and produced Reserve Book System, including two Ready-To-Wear Acts per season with 15-20 Sub-Departments supplemented by two additional Weekend Wear Acts with 10-15 Sub- Departments in addition to Accessory Reserve Books with 10-15 Sub-Departments SAMANTHA R. BRATTER 5601 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140 C: 305.742.5605 F: 305.521.3555 E: sambratter@yahoo.com Conceptualized and executed international multi-media deal with Univisión for Fall/Winter 1998 Ready-To-Wear and Accessories Collections: deal included multiple broadcasts of Fashion Show and corresponding cocktail in over 22 countries throughout Latin America and Europe Secured consistent press coverage in Selecta Magazine, Ocean Drive Magazine, El Nuevo Herald, Boca Magazine, Channel Magazine, Miami Metro Magazine, The Miami Herald, Gold Coast Magazine, Expressions Magazine, Dimensions Magazine, The Tropical Tribune and The Sun Post Managed sales staff in high-volume luxury goods sales strategies utilizing progressive management techniques EDUCATION HAMILTON COLLEGE Clinton, New York Concentration: Interdisciplinary Major Economics, Rhetoric and Communication, and Multicultural Studies Studies 1991-1995, Graduated, B.A. Degree PLEKHANOV ECONOMIC INSTITUTE Moscow, Russia Concentration: Emerging International Economies and Comparative International Management Techniques 1993, Graduated, Certificate of Business Economics TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL New York City, New York 1987-1991, Graduated SKILLS AND DISTINCTIONS Hadassah Galim Chapter of Miami Beach, President 2013- Present The Circle Of Champions Gary Hall Diabetes Charity, Event Committee, 2005-Present Mt. Sinai Foundation Young Presidents Club, Member, 2004-Present Chai Lifeline Foundation, Event Committee, 2005-Present City of Miami Beach Fine Arts Board, Commissioner Appointee, 2003-2004 City of Miami Beach Safety Board, Commissioner Appointee, 2004-2009 Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Representative, 1998-2004 Jackson Memorial Foundation, Jackson Metropolitans Board of Directors, 2000-Present American Jewish Committee, Young Professionals Network, Co-Founder NBC 6 Women of Tomorrow, Advisory Board 1999-Present ugs & Kisses, Committee, 2003-2005, 2008 Full Page Article, March 2001 Highly visible involvement in charity-related events Extensive local and international contact base: Florida, New York, Latin America and The Caribbean Published in both Spanish and English Fluent in Spanish Highly proficient in all current Microsoft and Apple programs Highly proficient in DSS, MMS, RPRO, AS400, ILION, Raymark, XEIS, and Bosa Nova Information Systems