Ivan Cano board and committee application ® CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
MIAMI BEACH
_ BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Cano Ivan
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue,#103 Miami Beach FL 33139
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 3053192693 3053192693 ivangcanojr @yahoo.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: Miami Beach Gay Pride,INc Position: Executive Director
Address: 1130 Washington Avenue, 1st FLoor Miami Beach FL 33139
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: Yes
•Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
• (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:
LGBT Activist,Global Human Rights Advocate,Enhancing business in Miami Beach
e Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? Yes
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: Miami Beach Human Rights Committee
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth 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: No If yes,which board?
•What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in,which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
s I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department? n/a
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: Male
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. Other
Other Description: Hispanic
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/Latino? Mark the"No"box if not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino. Yes
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:
• Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel(Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
• Prohibition from contracting with the city(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
• 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."
I Ivan Cano agreed to the following terms on 10/16/2014 6:00:21 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
1300 Pennsylvania Ave.,#103
Ivan G. Carl® 305-319-2693 ivangcanojr @yahoo.com
Objective
To acquire a position utilizing my experience in hospitality and become a valuable member of an organization that offers
an opportunity for advancement.
Experience
2012–present Miami Beach Gay Pride,Inc.—Miami Beach,FL
Executive Director
•assure that the origination has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission,and toward
which it makes consistent and timely progress.
•Provides leaders in developing program,organization and financial plans with the Board of
Directors and staff,and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board.
•Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organizations'work.
•Maintain official records and documents,and ensure compliance with federal,state and local
regulations.
2009-2011 SOBE MIAMI,LLC /The Palace—Miami Beach,FL
General Manager
•Designed and Responsible for all food and beverage operations using recipes,procedures and
systems to ensure standards for quality food,safety,service and facility maintenance.
•Upgraded services within a 92 seats facility to ensure a better reputation and return guests.
•Created and implemented systems to optimizing revenue and cost,oversaw the marketing
and sales campaign while strategic planning for major holidays on the beach with a$3M
annual budget and increased revenue by 30%and profit margins.
•adhered to the standards of local,state and federal laws for five departments totaling 50
internal guests.
•Created&Produced 12th St events during major holidays while focusing on Community
Charities
•,Strengthened the relationship of City Government including Special Events Dept,
Commissioners,Code Compliance,and Police Dept;Local Charities,and Neighborhood
Business Committees
2005-2008 Career Education Corporation,Inc. San Francisco,Cry
Instructor/Food&Beverage Manager—California Culinary Academy
•Monitored budgets and payroll records,and reviewed financial.
•Trained,hired and Employee performance Organized and directed worker training
programs in Front of House,Bar area and aloha system,resolved personnel problems,hire
new staff,and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities;assess staffing
needs,and recruited staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at
job fairs;establish standards for personnel performance and customer service;and scheduled
staff hours and assign duties.
•Host and guest service duties;schedule duties of facilities or catering services for events
such as banquets or receptions,and negotiate details of arrangements with clients;
investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality and service;monitored
employee and patron activities in order to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed
2004-2005 Guckenheiner,Inc —South San Francisco,Cry
Food Service Assistant Manager
•Satisfied the needs of the client and customer by providing high quality,cost effective food
service;Prepared and monitored unit operating budgets.
•Interviewed and hired unit staff employees in accordance with corporate,client,Federal,
State and local regulations;participate and led in establishing corporate employee training
and development programs;supervised,directed and scheduled the activities of 25 food
service personnel
•Maintained sanitary and safe operation in accordance with all regulation including HACCP
guidelines to prevent food borne illnesses.
•Established effective communication channels with customers and client management
which provide a system of feedback on the overall success of the operation.This feedback
led to the implementation of operational improvements that better met he needs of both
clients and customers.
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Ivan G. Cano
1300 Pennsylvania Ave.,#103
305-319-2693 ivangcanojr @yahoo.com
1998-2003 Entrepreneur—San Francisco,CA
Independent Event Producer(contract)
•Designed and produced 75 events,including fundraising for non-profit organizations,public
and private parties,and travel conferences.
•Directed all aspects of event production and logistics coordination,including developing
budgets,recruiting sponsors,negotiating vendor terms,coordinating food and beverage
services,and designing invitations;created marketing plans and advertising campaigns aimed
at reaching specific audiences and increasing attendance at events.
1996-1997 AIDS Walk and Dance(New York,LA,SF,Atlanta)Miller&Zeichik—New York,NY
Producer's Assistant
•Recruited and supervised 500 volunteers per city for mailings,daily functions,phone
banking,canvassing,Pre/Post and Day of Event production.
•Solicited 75 corporations for sponsorship and In-kind donations.
•Maintained all financial aspects of 5 offices in the United States.
1994-1996 AIDS Bike-A-thon(Boston–New York,California)Pallotta and Associates —New York,NY
Logistics Associate Director
•Managed travel services for over 3K cyclists and crew members of each Ride Event and
transportation of equipment,tent cites and mobile kitchen units with a$2 million budget.
•Formulized staff/crew manuals and emergency protocols ad managed VIP services
including Pre/Post events and major Special Events leading up to the main event..
-Coordinated pledge donations of 3.5K members totaling$5M.
1994-1996 New York in'94–Gay Games IV —New York,NY
Accounts Receivable
•Managed travel services for over 3K cyclists and crew members of each Ride Event and
transportation of equipment,tent cites and mobile kitchen units with a$2 million budget.
•Formulized staff/crew manuals and emergency protocols ad managed VIP services
including Pre/Post events and major Special Events leading up to the main event..
-Coordinated pledge donations of 3.5K members totaling$5M.
Volunteering
2012–present World OutGames Miami 2017 —Miami Beach,FL
Founder and Co-Chairman,
•Bidding Team and procured a Human Rights,Sports and Cultural event for Greater Miami
2010-2013 Mayor's GLBT Enhancement Committee —Miami Beach,FL
Chairman
•Searching ways to enhance the LGBT community and strengthening our Tourism
2009-2012 Miami Beach Pride 2009-2012 —Miami Beach,FL
Board Member,Entertainment Committee Chair
•Logistic Coordinator,Street Flag Creator and Coordinator and Latin Stage,Creator and Produce
•2009–15K+attendees,2010–25K+ attendees;2011 –40K+attendees
2009-2011 Winter Party Festival/Task Force —Miami Beach,FL
Night Events Committee Member
•Direct of Club Events,2009/2010
2007-2009 California Culinary Academy Educational Foundation —San Francisco,CA
Member,Board of Directors
•Development Director,Chair of Fundraising and Event Coordinator
� Education
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2003-2004. California Culinary Academy —San Francisco,CA
•Associate Degree-Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality&Restaurant Management