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Tony Lima Application PackageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM LimaTony NAME: First Name Last Name Middle Initial Florida33139 HOME ADDRESS : 90 Alton Road, #1711Miami Beach Home No./StreetState Apt No.City Zip Code tony@save.lgbt 7862466417305-7517283 PHONE : WorkEmail Address Home SAVE (Safeguarding American Values for Executive Director Business Name: Position: Everyone) 4500 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 340 MiamiFlorida33138 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 No No circle one): I am now a resident of: South Beach I am the Executive Director of SAVE (formerly SAVE Dade), Florid 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:LGBT Advisory Committee Choice 2:Miami Beach Human Rights Committee Choice 3: 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: 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 code No If yes, please explain in detail: No Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: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 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:none 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 Yes 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 Tony Lima agreed to the following terms on 1/7/2016 3:07:04 PM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date TONY LIMA 750 NE 90 Street, Unit 803 Miami, Florida 33138 786.246.6417 TheRealTonyLima@gmail.com FOCUS Results-driven, creative, senior professional with expertise in managing small organizations, developing, executing and managing programs that combine fundraising, strategic partnerships, marketing, public relations, advertising, and event planning. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strong tactical, problem solving, and follow-through skills. Excellent in managing and motivating cohesive teams that achieve results. Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills. Seasoned public speaker on National and Local television, radio and onstage during event Spanish. CORE AREAS OF EXPERTISE Fundraising and Development Strategic Planning Public Affairs Media/Community Partnerships Social Media Strategy Brand and Message Development Strategic Partnerships Event Planning Multicultural Communications Crisis Communications Volunteer Management Team Leadership Media Interviews PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS Successful in developing and executing strategic plans, setting ts from inception to completion Able to establish a team-spirited environment through a positive and proactive leadership style Community connector, exceeds in developing strategic partnership Expert in creating innovative marketing and communications strategies to drive visitor attendaensure market penetration and increase revenue Exceptionally well organized, with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity and initiative to achieve both departmental and institutional goals PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE September 2013 à PresentSAVE:SAFEGUARDING AMERICAN VALUES FOR EVERYONE, Miami, FL Executive Director Responsible for overall vision, strategy development, management and fundraising and largest LGBTQ rights organization. Manage combined 501c3 and501c4 budgets of $700,000. Managing staff of six and volunteer staff of 75. Developed strategy, led lobbying efforts and managed coalition of organiza-Dade CountyÈs Human Rights Ordinance to include gender identity and expression Led efforts with the ACLU of Florida to sue the State of Floridaright to marriage for same-sex couples to the State of Florida Successfully lobbied State Legislators in Tallahassee to help ÅkillÆ d-LGBT legislation like the ÅBathroom BillÆ and other proposed anti-LGBT, religious freedom bills Successfully helped elect pro-equality Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava in a six-month grassroots campaign mobilizing hundreds of volunteers and thousa Expanded the work of SAVE to Broward and Monroe Counties Created strategies and implemented tactics responsible for raising the annual operating bud $700,000 with 75% of dollars coming from individuals Grew an annual sponsorship program from $50,000 to $125,000 in less than two years Secured the two single largest donations in organizational history - $60,000, then $250,000 Developed corporate and organizational partnerships with companies that include Aids Healthcare Foundat Morgan Chase, MacyÈs, FPL, Miami Dolphins, Bilzin Sumberg, and Among others Partnered with several state and national organizations such as Bisexual and Transgender Taskforce, Los Angeles LGBT Center, Mov Campaign, National Center for Transgender Rights, History Miami and Equality Florida, to develop and execute ongoing programming and events November 2007 à August 2013FROST SCIENCE MUSEUM, Miami, FL Vice President, Marketing and Communications Responsible for strategic planning, management and execution of mission based communications, marketing, advertising, public affairs, event programming and strategic/media partnerships for the operational museum, the new museum project and capital campaign. Manage a budget of $300,000. Managing up to five direct reports and team members across departments. Report to President/CEO and COO. Developed and executed multifaceted marketing strategy that enhanced visibility, image and drove visitor attendance to increase 20,000 per year consecutively in 2010, 2011, and 2012 Created and managed communications plan yielding international, national and local media hits, with over 500,000 media impressions between 2011-2012 Crafted and managed a layered new museum groundbreaking program that combined a traditional ceremony with an aggressive communications and a community education campaign/partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools Served as main bilingual spokesperson for media and public event opportunities Managed relationships with Miami-Dade County and City of Miami Commissioners, County and City May and staff Founded and managed young professional volunteer initiative with over 300 active members, board of directors, steering committees and raised over $100,000 Developed museumÈs strong social media presence, regarded as a leader among local cultural institutions, with over 30,000 followers across channels November 1999 à October 2007GOLIN HARRIS, Chicago, IL / Miami, FL Account Group Supervisor, Consumer Brands, Multicultural and Social Marketing Responsible for developing strategic general market and multiculfor national and international brands including Staples, CVS Pharmacy, LeviÈs, Toyota, and ABN AMRO/Volvo Ocean Race Responsible for crafting social marketing and programming initiatives for non-profit and government clients that included the national truth¨ campaign against tobacco; the New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alaska State Departments of Health; and The ChildrenÈs Trust Launched and managed the agencyÈs national Hispanic integrated c EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, English, Masters of Science Coursework, Integrated Florida State University, 1996 Communications, Florida International University, 2004 LEADERSHIP Miami Foundation Fellows Class VI, 2010-2012 Top 20 Under 40, Brickell Magazine, 2013 SAVE Dade, Board, Fundraising Event Chair, 2010-2013 Featured Leader, Knight FoundationÈs ÅOur City ThoughtsÆ, 2013 New Leaders Council, Board of Directors, 2014-2015 Alturi, Global Executive Board, 2015 ÅLocal HeroÆ Award Recipient, LGBT Visitor Center of Miami, 2015 Annual State of Our Community Featured Speaker, 2014-2015 Miami-Dade County MayorÈs Election Advisory Group, 2015 Special Guest of President Barrack Obama at White House Pride Receptions, 2014-2015 References available upon request.