Marina Aviles board application package M CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Aviles Marina B
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 946 Bay DR East#10 Miami Beach FL 33141
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 7863685810 3053816007 mbavi7l @gmail.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: Miami Beach Coalition(MBC) Position: MBC Project Coordinator
Address: 169 E Flagler St#1300 Attn: MBC Miami FL 33141
Street City State Zip Code
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 Yes
• Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six(6)months: No
•Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
•(Please circle one): I am now a resident of: North 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)
Amended as of 6/18/2014:
Choice 1: Miami Beach Commission for Women 1. Transportation, Parking, Bicycle, Pedestrian.
Choice 2: Community Relations Board 2. Miami Beach Commission for Women
3. Committee on the Homeless
Choice 3: Safety Committee
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Katcow Youtn center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No if yes,please list the names of your children,their
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 If yes,please explain in detail:
•Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No If yes,please explain in detail:
•Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes If yes,which board?
CDAC 2013
•What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
NameTitle
Miami Beach Chamber of Commercemember
Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commercemember
Miami Beach Gay & Lesbian Chamber of member
Commerce
Miami Beach Service Partnership member & board member
Minority Chamber of Commercemember & board member
Miami Beach Senior High School PTSAmember & board member
Miami Beach PALhonorary board member
Catalyst Miamimember & board member
Teen Jobcorpsboard member
FL SADD Advisor member
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
What is your race?White
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 Yes
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 Marina Aviles agreed to the following terms on 1/26/2014 7:26:
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date
New Times, Miami, FL
Account Manager-
Responsible for servicing corporate and local accounts in the retail
department. In charge of handling ad building and maintaining accounts by contacting clients
and following up with them for insertion orders, ad proofs and approvals, payment and customer
satisfaction, up until the weekly paper run of their ads.
American Lung Association, Dallas, TX
Interim Marketing and Communications Director
- Responsible for the effective coordinating,
implementing and evaluating of marketing and communication program activities in the DFW
region for non-profit health organization. Employment obligations included: developing working
relationships with media, promoting fund-raising programs and special events, and writing and
distributing public service announcements for organization’s events.
Merck, Irving, TX
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative –
Responsible for commuting 7 city district and outside
field sales for 5 products.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
1 Excellent marketing, public relations, sales abilities with great customer service and
closing skills; A positive mental attitude dedicated to successful forward achievement
and team success
2 Multilingual capabilities: Fluent in English and Spanish; Proficient in French and Italian;
Studying Lebanese.
3 The ability to lead, network, recruit, prioritize, organize multiple projects, work under
tight deadlines and quickly adapt to new environments and job requirements.
Education:BAMBA
Rollins College, 1993, University of Miami, and Barry University
(pending);
Additional studies at Baylor, UCF, NOVA and MDC. Founding Sister & Social Chairman
of Kappa Delta Sorority.
Honors: Dean’s List [1992] 4.0 GPA, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society:
Secretary and
member.
Volunteer:
POAT, Miami Beach P.A.L., Miami Beach Sr. High School PTSA Boat Show
Fundraiser, Feeding America, Commissioner Exposito’s Beach Cleanup, Family Service
Day, Relay for Life, Icount PIT Homeless Youth Survey.
MARINA B. AVILES
786/368-5810 946 Bay Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33141 mbavi71@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Miami Beach Coalition/West Care, The Village South, Inc. Miami, FL, September 2008 – present
Project Coordinator
– Acting Director in charge of recruiting coalition members, having monthly meetings to raise
public and community awareness, and coordinate after-school programs, campaigns, outreach and prevention of
underage drinking, smoking and drug usage. Networking and capacity building in Miami Beach by establishing and
strengthening collaboration among communities, private non-profit agencies and governmental entities from South
Beach to the City of North Miami Beach to support the efforts of the coalition to prevent and reduce tobacco, alcohol,
and other illegal drug use among youth and among adults by decreasing risk factors and increasing protective factors
and resiliency in the youth who reside on and frequent Miami Beach; and increase the age of onset of and/or reduce the
use of tobacco, alcohol, and “club” and prescription drugs among first time juvenile offenders. Perform public relations,
marketing, social media, community mobilization, and grant writing to receive more funding. Awarded “Coordinator of
the Year” by the Village South 2009, Recognized as Red Ribbon Community Leader by Informed Families 2010,
Awarded “Best Non-Profit Organization of the Decade” 2010, recognized by FOP Williams Lodge # 8 for “Our
Commitment & Continuous Support” 2011, & awarded Female Global Community Leader 2011 by Minority Chamber
of Commerce. Member of: Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, MDGLCC, Miami Beach Latin Chamber of
Commerce, Minority Chamber of Commerce. Urban Partnership Committee Co-Chair, Minority Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors & Communication Chairwoman, Miami Beach Police Athletic League (P.A.L.)
Honorary Board Member, Teen Job Corps Board Member, Miami Beach Service Partnership Board Member, Catalyst
Miami Board & Committee Member, Miami Beach Senior High School PTSA Board & Boat Show Public Relations &
Volunteer Coordination Committee Member. MBSH South FL SADD Advisor, CDAC member as Commissioner
Exposito’s Appointee, CPA Alumni & Graduate & Committee member, Miami Beach Leadership Academy Alumni &
Graduate, FADAA Membership Committee, CAA member, CAC member (Midwest and Hammocks), SMC member,
TMC member, FCA member, SFCA member, MDCA member & Mia midca member.
ITESM, U.S.A,/Thunderbird University, Miami, FL,
Global MBA Graduate Program Coordinator
- In charge of recruiting and enrolling students for the school year; liaison
between Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and Thunderbird University students. Prepared agendas
and information sessions for prospective students and HR departments. Responsible for a marketing plan and for attending
networking events Gathered documentation for the application process for candidates, completed the admissions process, and
maintained the database with candidate updates and prospect information.
New Times, Miami, FL
Account Manager-
Responsible for servicing corporate and local accounts in the retail department. In charge ofhandling ad
building and maintaining accounts by contacting clients and following up with them for insertion orders, ad proofs and approvals,
payment and customer satisfaction, up until the weekly paper runof their ads.
American Lung Association, Dallas, TX
Interim Marketing and Communications Director
- Responsible for the effective coordinating, implementing and evaluating of
marketing and communication program activities in the DFW region for non-profit health organization. Employment obligations
included: developing working relationships with media, promoting fund-raising programs and special events, and writing and
distributing public service announcements for organization’s events.
Merck, Irving, TX
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative –
Responsible for commuting 7 city district and outside field sales for 5 products.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
1
Excellent marketing, public relations, sales abilities with great customer service and closing skills; A positive
mental attitude dedicated to successful forward achievement and team success
2
Multilingual capabilities: Fluent in English and Spanish; Proficient in French and Italian; Studying Lebanese.
3
The ability to lead, network, recruit, prioritize, organize multiple projects, work under tight deadlines and quickly
adapt to new environments and job requirements
Education:BAMBA (pending);
Rollins College, 1993, University of Miami, and Barry University
Additional studies at Baylor, UCF, NOVA and MDC. Founding Sister & Social Chairman of Kappa Delta Sorority.
Honors: Dean’s List [1992] 4.0 GPA, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society:
Secretary and member.