Loading...
Nawaz Gilani board application packageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM GilaniNawaz NAME: First Name Last Name Middle Initial FL33139 HOME ADDRESS : 1680 Collins AvenueMiami Beach Home No./StreetState Apt No.City Zip Code nawazgilani@gmail.com 404-423-0679404-423-0679305-532-5704 PHONE : WorkEmail Address HomeFax Owner Business Name: San Juan Hotel Position: 1680 Collins Avenue Miami BeachFL33139 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 South Beach circle one): I am now a resident of:  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:Visitor and Convention Authority Choice 2:Production Industry Council Choice 3: Golf Advisory Committee 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 No 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 Miami 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 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:Male Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race?Other Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself t Indian with family from E 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 Nawaz Gilani agreed to the following terms on 3/17/2014 12:35: Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date Nawaz Gilani 1680 Collins Avenue | Miami Beach, FL 33139 | nawazgilani@gmail.com | 404-423-0679 Education Emory UniversityKellogg School of Management Bachelors of Science in EconomicsNorthwestern University Minor Concentration in Information Technology Executive Master’s in Business Administration May, 2002 December, 2011 Professional Experience Managing Director, San Juan Hotel, LLC Boutique Hotel business located in the heart of South Beach, Miami Beach, FL August 2006 - Present  Direct all business growth and diversity initiatives for San Juan Hotel, including a complete rebranding effort during 2014  Manage all facets of San Juan Hotel in South Beach, FL including revenue generation and operations  Lead staff of over 20 employees with responsibilities including but not limited to conflict resolution, human resources management, training and quality assurance  Serve as primary point of contact for expansion response team consisting of relevant stakeholders, brokers, lawyers, travel vendors, tour operators and bankers  Increased revenues by 40% and NOI by 70% since arrival to San Juan Hotel  Improved customer satisfaction metrics by over 20% since arrival Lead Analyst - Corporate Executive Board (Nasdaq: EXBD) - , Washington, DC SECSolutions Management Consulting (Sales Strategy Division) January 2005 – July 2006  Collaborated with Heads of Sales and other members of sales leadership teams to develop comprehensive diagnostic instruments for evaluating sales force strategies, behaviors and attitudes  Conducted detailed analyses to determine and eliminate productivity barriers as well as implement internal best practices throughout multi-billion dollar organizations (including multiple Fortune 500 companies)  Contributed to the development and implementation of standardized sales processes for numerous clients  Assessed a variety of companies’ sales performance metrics to determine innovative methodologies for redefining “Best in Class” performance criteria based on each organization’s strategic objectives  Managed and coached analysts and associates on engagement teams to support execution of analyses and presentations  Served as analyst team leader to facilitate best-practice transfer, team development, and process improvement  Presented insights and recommendations to sales leadership teams (over 50 deliverables) for improving sales force effectiveness Legal Assistant - Crowell & Moring, LLP, Washington, DC July 2003 – December 2004  Conducted legal research for corporate litigation and created briefs to provide legal support for attorneys  Created presentations using multiple applications for use in mediations and trials  Performed daily maintenance of extranets and databases for project teams, clients and attorneys  Prepared witness files and processed high volumes of trial and deposition data Analyst – Despec International, Miami, FL International wholesale computer supplies distributor August 2002 – June 2003, (Internship: May 2001 – September 2001)  Created a business plan for the penetration of Central American and Caribbean markets This analysis prompted the opening of a new office headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico  The aforementioned campaign was fully funded by HP upon the presentation of business plan   Developed target customer sales aid databases containing sales information on all clientele, resulting in more efficient wholesale ordering and higher customer retention  Provided weekly analysis of sales and inventory turnover for direct suppliers including Canon, Hewlett Packard and Lexmark, resulting in cost reductions of 10% via rebates and bonus packages  Managed warehouses in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Miami, Florida (totaling $10M worth of inventory) Volunteer Work  President of SCANN Foundation (Street Childrens’ Assistance Networks for Nakuru) - Manage marketing and fundraising initiatives for impoverished street children of Nakuru, Kenya  Social Services Chair for Kellogg, EMP83, Class of 2011 – tasked with creating social outreach programs for various charities and foundations around the world Hatfield, Liliam From:Granado, Rafael Sent:Monday, April 14, 2014 11:13 AM To:Hatfield, Liliam Subject:FW: 3 Choices to Serve the City of Miami Beach BEACH MIAMI Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 305-673-7411 www.miamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. From: Nawaz Gilani [mailto:nawazgilani@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 11:00 AM To: SelectABoard Cc: Granado, Rafael; Prieto, Silvia; Martinez, Maria Subject: 3 Choices to Serve the City of Miami Beach Good morning - I hope this message finds everyone well. I have been a long time resident (and business owner) in the City of Miami Beach and would like to get more involved to help this city grow and improve. I submitted an application several weeks ago but those vacancies were filled (but you should have my resume on file). That being said, please see below for my application for the following vacancies: 1. Convention Center Advisory Board 2. Police Citizens Relations Committee 3. Parks and Recreation Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns or if there is anything else I can do to enhance my chances to serve the City of Miami Beach. Kind Regards, Nawaz Gilani 1