Judi Berson-Levinson B&C Application, Resume, Photo /\ \IAt\AIEL& CI-^� ` CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Berson-Levinson Judi S
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 900 Bay Dr PH1 Miami Beach FL 33141
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 305-796-7380 305-653-6678 305-868-8703 jsberson @gmail.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: Royal South Beach Condo Hotel Position: Condominium President
Address: 763 Pennsylvania Ave 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) month 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: North Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Longstanding professional career as an educator.
•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: Committee for Quality Education in MB
Choice 2: Miami Beach Commission for Women
Choice 3: Transportation, Parking and Bicycle Comm.
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 No If yes, please explain in detail:
codes:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any No If yes, please explain in detail:
money:
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Yes If yes,which board?
Committees: >
Committee for Quality Education in Miami Beach
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
jName !Title
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Member
'Miami Beach Historical Association (Treasurer
• List all properties owned or have an interest in,which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
• I am now employed by the city of Miami No Which department?
Beach:
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It
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Gender: Female
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the"No" box if not Spanish/ Hispanic/ No
Latino.
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."
I Judi Berson-Levinson agreed to the following terms on 12/23/2014 11:33:21 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Judi Berson-Levinson Ed.D.
900 Bay Drive PH 1 Miami Beach, FL 33141
Tel 305-796-7380 Fax:305-868-8703 jsberson@gmail.com
Education
Ed.D.,Adult Education/Human Resource Development
Florida International University,Fort Lauderdale,FL, 1997
Doctoral Work, Public Administration
Nova Southeastern University,Fort Lauderdale,FL.,
M.A., Counseling, Human Services and Guidance
Montclair State College,Upper Montclair,NJ, 1973
B.A., Business Administration, Major:Business Management Minor:Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University,Teaneck,NJ, 1966
Professional Experience
Castle Garden Villas,Managing Partner, 2006 to Present
Greater Miami Region of Hadassah,Treasurer 2012-2013
Normandy Bay Corp,Miami Beach,Vice President&Controller, 1994-2007
Edison South Beach Hotel, Vice President and General Manager,2000-2004
Royal South Beach Hotel, Vice President and General Manager, 2001-2005
Broward Community College,Fort Lauderdale,Associate Vice President for Student
Affairs(Interim VP 1997), 1991-2000 and Dir. of Student Financial Services 1981-1991
Equipment Enterprises,Inc.,Miami,President and Controller 1984-1991
Miami-Dade Community College—Wolfson Campus,Dir. of Financial Aid 1975-1981
University of Miami,Coral Gables,Director of Financial Aid Operations 1974-1975
Also employed as Assoc.Director of Student Financial Aid at Fairleigh Dickinson
University of Teaneck,NJ 1973-74 and Kean College of New Jersey 1972-73;Placement
Counselor/Job Developer 1967-72;Accountant 1965-67.
Professional Accomplishments
City of Miami Beach
•Committee for Quality Education 2014 to Present
•Fine Arts Board 2009-2010
•Beautification Committee 2006-2008,Chair 2008
•Historic Preservation Board Member 2001-2006,Vice Chair 2006
•North Beach Development Corp,Vice President 2004-2006
•Miami Beach Historical Association,Treasurer 2004-Present
•Woman Worth Knowing Award 2003
• Community Development Advisory Committee(CDAC),Chair 2001
• Sand in Our Boots: Miami Beach WW2 Veterans Reunion,Coordinator, 1999-2006
•Miami Design Preservation League,Board Member 2001-2003
Professional
National Assn of Student Personnel Administrators Student Learning Initiative Member 1997-99
Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators(FASFAA),President 1988-89,
FASFAA Spring Conference Chair, 1991,FASFAA Board Member/Newsletter Editor 1983-88
The College Board,-Member of Various Committees 1987-92
Greater Miami Women in Communications-Vice President for Scholarships and Awards 1995-97
Florida Council of Student Financial Aid Advisors-Member, 1988-93
Published Books
The Life and Times of a Deco Dowager: The Edison Hotel(2000).
How to Add Hours to Your Day(1995).
Earn While You Learn: Guide to Employer Tuition Assistance Programs (1989)
Dr.Judi Berson-Levinson
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Current Memberships
President—Royal South Beach Condominium Association
Treasurer—Miami Beach Historical Association Board
Member—Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Partial List of Presentations and Published Articles
- "Camp Miami Beach WW2:Miami Beach 1942-1945"for various audiences i.e. Elder Hostels,Miami-
Dade Public Library,Miami Beach Historical Assn,Miami Memorabilia Collectors Club,etc.
"Building Bridges to Student Success through Service-Learning"Natl Assn of Student Personnel Admins.
"How to Find Dollars in Tight Budget Times"for various non-profit organizations.
"Integrating Service-Learning into the Curriculum,"The College Board.
"Volunteers:Growing through Giving"Florida Career&Educational Opportunities, 1995
"Win-Win-Win with a Service-Learning Program"Journal of Career Planning and Employment, 1993.
"Part-time Students:How Financial Aid Misses the Mark,"American Association of Higher Education.
"How to Survive the Future,"National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators(NASFAA)
"Want to Go to College?Get Your Boss to Pay!"Spare Time Magazine.
"Student Perceptions of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program at a Community College"(ERIC Document)
Foundation Board Memberships
Founder,Berson Levinson Community Service Scholarship at Broward Community College
Coordinator,C.N.McCune Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee
Grants Authored and Administered
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority,Sand in Our Boots WW2 Veterans Reunion, 1999.
US Dept.of Education,Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs, 1972-2000.
US Dept.of Education,Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 1988-1995.
Corporation for National and Community Service,AmeriCorps Broward Coalition.
The Philip Morris Companies,An innovative student community service program.
The Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company,Multi year funding for scholarships and athletic equipment.
Florida Dept.of Education,Vocational Education grants and Public Service Internship Program.
Broward Community Foundation,HIV/AIDS awareness prevention programs.
Albert&Birdie Einstein Foundation,scholarships for at-risk students.
Awards/Accomplishments
•City of Miami Beach Woman Worth Knowing Award 2003
•Florida Assn.of Student Financial Aid Administrators Honorary Lifetime Membership Award.
•Cuban Lions Club Jose Marti Community Service Award.
•FASFAA Certified Professional Financial Aid Administrator.
•Florida Association of Community Colleges(FACC)Student Affairs Exemplary Practice Award for
multi-media program to provide job skills training for student assistants.
Adjunct Faculty Positions
Higher Education Finance Florida International University Doctoral Program, Miami,FL
Business Studies—Miami-Dade Community College-Wolfson Campus, Miami,FL
Rev.ised December 2014