Andrew C Nelson Application PackageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NelsonAndrewC
NAME:
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FL33139
HOME ADDRESS
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901 Collins Ave. Apt. 111Miami Beach
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anelson@thewolf.fiu.edu
305.904.1410305.535.2656
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Development
Business Name:
Wolfsonian-FIU
Position:
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami BeachFL33139
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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
circle one): I am now a resident of: South Beach
Art history, Museums, fundraising, city cultural assets,
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 Clerks Office.
(Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1:Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
Choice 2:Historic Preservation Board
Choice 3:
Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Washington Avenue
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:
Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach code 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:
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
List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are loca
Property
901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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?
Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself t White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spani No
Physically Challenged:No
NOTE: If 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
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Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Co
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Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served
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Beach Code section 2-26).
Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (M
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(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 Andrew Nelson agreed to the following terms on
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date
Andrew Nelson
anelson@thewolf.fiu.edu
(305) 904-1410
Summary
An energetic community arts leader who is excited to share my expertise in art history rooted in
the two years that I studied overseas in Italy, and eager use my talents to serve the Miami
Beach Cultural Arts Council
Experience
Sept. 2014 Ã Present
Development Associate
The WolfsonianÃFIU
Perform essential fundraising operations, including donor research, prospect management,
donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition
Organize special events, from private tours to $500,000 fundraisers
Work with the development team that includes a development director, grants manager,
special events coordinator, along with the museumÈs Board of Advisors
Created a master list, ensuring emails and residential addresses are accurate
Strategize ways of reaching new constituencies, including Latinos
Jan. 2014 Ã Aug. 2014
Finance Director
Daniella Levine Cava for Miami-Dade County Commission
Raised $700,000 through prospect research, coordinating cultivation and special events,
and executing phone, mail, and online solicitations
Created a fast-paced, results-driven work environment to meet $40,000 monthly goals
Strategized methods to increase donations by targeting message a
Strong administrative, business, and social skills refined by th
Ensured acknowledgment of donations through personalized mailed thank you letters
Apr. 2013 Ã Aug. 2013
Campaign Manager
Ty Stober for Vancouver
Developed and executed the $27,000 campaign plan and budget
Developed campaign message by writing speeches, including kickofaising
pitches, composed campaign literature, and briefed candidate bef
Managed candidates schedule by making appointments, coordinating
event dates, ensuring endorsements were completed by deadlines
Recruited volunteers to assist with voter contact through phone banking and doorbelli
Education
, Art History, minor in Creative Writing, GPA: 3.56 May 2011
Bachelors Degree
John Cabot University, Rome, Italy
John Cabot University Community Service Award, 2011
John Cabot University Creative Writing Award, 2011
, Social Sciences, GPA: 3.96 June 2009
Associates Degree
Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA
Lower Columbia College Social Science Student Scholar of Year Aw
Volunteer
, American Alliance of Museums July 2014 Ã Present
Miami Emerging Museum Professionals
, City of Longview Jan. 2012 Ã Jan. 2014
Longview Visual Arts Commission
, Cowlitz County Democrats Jan. 2012 Ã Jan. 2014
Secretary