Jeff Lehman Application PackageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
LehmanJeffM
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9532 Byron AveSurfside
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jlehman@thebetsyhotel,com
30572095993057606901
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Managing DIrector
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The Betsy South Beach
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1440 Ocean Drive
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
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circle one): I am now a resident of:
37 years in hospitality - 21 of those in Miami Beach. Previous
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Property
7400 Harding Ave #24
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VII of the City Code Standards of Conduct for City Officers,
I Jeff Lehman agreed to the following terms on 12/4/2015 7:11:14
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date
9532 Byron Avenue (305) 720-9599
Surfside, FL 33154 jlehman@atlanticbb.net
Jeff M. Lehman
Personal History Raised and educated in Los Angeles, CA, with hospitality experie
almost 37 years including positions in L.A., San Francisco, Seattle, Hawai
Japan and finally (for 21 years) Miami Beach, Florida. 5 years aboard Cruise
Ships in addition to a long tenure in the Hotel Industry.
Professional 2010 Present Miami Beach, FL
Experience Managing Director The Betsy South Beach / BLT Steak
Luxury boutique property (SLH) located on Miami Beachs famous Ocean
Drive. Brought hotel to and remained consistently in the top of
TripAdvisors highest rated hotels; substantial leadership in the hotels
Cultural and Philanthropic programs. During his time here, the hotel has
received the Forbes 4 Star Award, AAA 4 Diamond Award, Conde Nast
Johannsens Most Excellent Small Hotel award and the 2012 Best
Boutique Hotel by the Boutique Lodging & Lifestyle Association (BLLA) in a
worldwide competition. Consistently achieving 110-115% in STR ranking of
Competitive Set, including Ritz Carlton, Delano, Tides and other
2008 2010 Miami Beach, FL
General Manager The Claridge Hotel
Elegant boutique hotel in the up and coming mid-beach district of Miami
Beach. Improved service and facility to warrant re-flag from Clarion
property to Historic Hotels of America, a Preferred Hotel Group
Oversight of major capital investment, and hands-on execution of Sales,
Marketing, Revenue Management as well as re-staffing and re-training of all
employees.
1997 2007
General Manager The National Hotel Miami Beach, FL
Pre-opening experience as Operations Manager; Promotion to GM position
in September 1998. Through the next 9 years, service & profitability was
solidified to gain membership of the National as Miami Beachs only
Preferred Hotel Group hotel. Substantial crisis management af
events. Major production and transient experience, including video shoots,
MTVs Fashionably Loud and others.
2001 2003
Managing Director The Palms South Beach & The National Hotel
Miami Beach, FL
While still managing the National Hotel, handled multi property position
including repositioning the former Miami Beach Ocean Resort to a new, 4
Star resort focusing on a mixed market of Corporate, Social and
business. Oversight for $7 million renovation, including rooms,
meeting space and grounds.
1994 1997
Operations Manager
The Miami Beach Ocean Resort Miami Beach, FL
Responsible for all rooms division operations for this very busy
occupancy year round) 3 star, primarily tour and travel hotel
st
Developed standards, improved systems, and secured multi-lingual, 1 class
staff
1991 1994
Asst. General Manager
Bass Hotels & Resorts Various Locations in US
Trouble shooting, development or repositioning missions lasting
several months to more than 1 year at select corporate owned or d
properties, including Santa Monica, CA (Holiday Inn), Seattle, WA (Crowne
Plaza), Los Angeles, CA (Holiday Inn) and Cocoa Beach, FL (Sunsp
Primary focus was Rooms Division, Sales and A&G areas.
Professional Past Current Chairperson, Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority
(Board Member since 2001)
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Diplomatic visit to Fujisawa, Japan in March 2009 with Miami Beas
Mayor and delegation
Past Board Member, Miami Beach Convention Center Advisory Board
Past Board Member, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Past Vice Chairperson, Collins Avenue Reconstruction Project
Member, Mayors Blue Ribbon Task Force on Tourism
Awarded Formal Appreciation and a Key to the City of Miami Beach by Mayor Matti Bower and
the City Commission in February, 2006.
Other Past The Sunset Marquis West Hollywood, CA
Hospitality American Hawaii Cruises Honolulu Hawaii, & Papeete, Tahiti
Experience Le Parc Hotel De Luxe West Hollywood, CA
The Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, CA
References Matti Bower, former Mayor, City of Miami Beach (305) 673 7030
William Talbert, President & CEO, GMCVB (305) 539 3000
Jorge Gonzalez, City Manager, Town of Bal Harbour (305) 866 3929