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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DATE: June 2, 2016
SUBJECT: City Commission At-Large Nominations for June 8, 2016, – Release # 1
Below please find the City Commission At-Large Nominations received to date for the May 11,
2016 Commission Meeting.
BOARD AND COMMITTEES
1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANCIES (2):
No nomination received do date.
2. BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANCY (1):
No nomination received do date.
3. MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE, INC. (MDPL) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
VACANCIES (3):
• Tanya K. Bhatt (Release # 1, Page 5)
o Nominated for appointment by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez.
• Raelene Mercer (Release # 1, Page 9)
o Nominated for appointment by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez.
• Jamie Straz (Release # 1, Page 13)
o Nominated for appointment by Commissioner Alemán.
• Stacy Kilroy (Release # 1, Page 23)
o Nominated for appointment by Commissioners Alemán and Malakoff.
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TANYA K. B HATT
3454 Sheridan Ave. • Miami Beach, FL 33140 • (617) 840-4905 • tanya @launchbrand.net
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyakbhatt
MARKETING LEADER
Skilled marketing director with diverse experience in strategic planning,brand management,product
development,events,digital marketing,public relations,copywriting,and advertising.
Effective at building brands from the ground up,and reinvigorating mature categories.
Passion for building brands with charitable and social awareness,including nonprofits.
Leader of people and processes who works well in fast-paced,high-energy settings. Experienced in managing
multicultural teams of creative,development,and sales professionals.
MARKETING EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING (2014-2015)
Top Secret Nutrition LLC, Miramar,Florida
Responsible for overall strategic marketing for startup nutritional supplements company. Created cohesive
product and brand strategy. Develop and oversee all advertising and branding efforts.
Drove consensus among management team to embrace comprehensive corporate rebranding,ushering the
process from agency selection to anticipated full rollout in 2016. Delivered consistent material branding,with
strategically unified presentation across platforms.
Launched new e-commerce web site featuring highly upgraded experiential marketing program,yielding
increased ROI through sophisticated tracking and coverage of users,and leading to substantial follower growth
on Facebook(50% increase),Twitter (88%increase), email subscriptions (92% increase),and Instagram
414%increase).
Created partnership program to benefit 555fitness.org,a nonprofit dedicated to improving the health of
firefighters through fitness,driving revenue for both organizations.
LEAD MARKETER/FOUNDER(2007-2010, 2012-2014)
Launch! Brand Building, Miami Beach, Florida
Owner of boutique branding and marketing strategy firm. Helped clients define,position,and communicate brand
messaging to ensure alignment with consumer engagement and sales goals. Developed corporate identity
strategies and brand repositioning. Clients included national and regional hotel chains,nationally known
restaurateur,artists,and small businesses.
Spearheaded digital media tactics,including overall content and social strategies.
Created style parameters for clients,including style guides,author guidelines,and editorial best practices to
improve engagement on social platforms.
DIRECTOR OF BRANDING (2010-2012)
TEAM Enterprises, Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Responsible for all content marketing and corporate communications activities for experiential marketing firm
supporting major brands,including Bacardi portfolio and MillerCoors. Managed TEAM's public positioning. Led
project teams writing proposals targeting new business. Ran research and development marketing efforts.
Won two 2011 REGGIE awards for best agency marketing campaigns activations.
Managed TEAM's integration into MDC Partners.
Devised innovative pitch to secure new business in military sector,a new area for TEAM.
OWNER/PRESIDENT (2007-2010)
Beach BugSwimwear.com,Miami Beach, Florida
Launched and brought to market innovative childrens'swimwear company.
Designed,developed,sourced,and commercialized entire product collection; created all branding.
Built sophisticated e-commerce business model,doubling revenue from first to second year.
Launched public relations campaign leading to coverage in Miami Herald and parenting blogs; named"Best of
Miami 2008"by Miami Sun Post.
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CMO/PARTNER(2004-2007)
Microkitten.com, Miami,Florida
Developed all marketing and product positioning for private specialty retailer of Brazilian bikinis. Managed
multiple aspects of commercialization,including vendor management through production.
Developed comprehensive product marketing strategy,including building e-commerce website, copywriting,
and photo shoot coordination. Staged complete fashion shows to promote product.
DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL MARKETING (1994-2000)
Converse,Inc.,North Reading, Massachusetts
Planned and implemented strategy for product development in children's category. Managed prototype and
development process as dotted-line manager of research and development staff.Accountable for gross margins,
profitability,budgeting,forecasting,and inventory. Partnered with international sales staff to promote products
globally and to test and open new markets in Asia and Europe.
More than doubled children's business to $70 million in revenue by rolling out several innovative products in
global markets,including highly successful line of Touch-EFX shoes.
Negotiated and closed deals to develop products and implement long-term alliances based on Lucasfilm's Star
Wars brand and OddzOn's Koosh brands.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (1989-1994)
Advertising firms (Grey Group, FCB/Leber Katz,N.W.Ayer&Son,Houston Effler Herstek Favat)
Account executive for a variety of consumer and service-based accounts.
Executed high-profile brand strategies for Burger King and Kool-Aid,including kids&family marketing
initiatives.
Launched"Truth"anti-smoking campaign.
NONPROFIT EXPERIENCE
BOARD MEMBER/VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING (2014-Present)
Friends of Indreni, Redding, California
Activist board participant for nonprofit dedicated to supporting education for disadvantaged children around the
world. Raised awareness through broad marketing campaign,including new website and social media.
Produced fundraising gala,which exceeded established donation goals by 180%. Executed rapid overhaul of
planned gala events in order to directly benefit Nepal earthquake victims.
FOUNDING COMMITTEE MEMBER/MARKETING (2014-Present)
Friends of the Underline, Miami, Florida
Activist participant in group creating ten-mile linear park adjacent to US1.
COMMUNITY ACTIVIST MIAMI BEACH
Save Miami Beach Neighborhoods (2015-Present)
Strategy and communications for group seeking thoughtful balance between preservation and development.
Bayshore Homeowner's Association,Co-President,Secretary and Board Member(2015-Present)
Lead organization to collaborate with city and represent resident interests impacted by Miami Beach evolution.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS,AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
SKILLS
Languages: Fluent in Portuguese and French,conversational Spanish; international life experience
Technical Skills: Knowledge of Windows, Mac, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,Microsoft PowerPoint,Constant
Contact,WordPress
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Raelene Mercer
Education
B.A. Spanish and Communications, The American University
Present Position
Creative Director, Roar Media Inc., Coral Gables, FL (2015-Present)
President, Creative Director I, Senior Graphic Designer/Consultant(2009 -
Present), MediaForce PR
Serves as Creative Director I and Senior Graphic Designer to produce and oversee
creative material for project programs.
Propietor/Creative Director, Sublime Miami,Inc. (2002-present)
Creative director, art director, graphic designer.
Handles concept through completion of all graphics
Strong project management skills
Excellent interfacing with printers, developers,
producers, photographers, copywriters
Major Clients
The Lifeline Program, Hunter Douglas, W Hotels, Puntacana Hotels & Resorts,
Hearthstone Homes, Miami Center for Plastic Surgery, Elortegui Law, Helen Hayes
Theatre
Professional Experience
Art Director/Designer, Pinkhaus (1997-2002)
Designed successful new identity systems for several large-scale corporations. Involved
in the entire process of from concept to print. Developed effective business relationships
with peers, supervisors and clients. Demonstrated reliability and flexibility under
pressure. Established photo shoot art direction and travel experience. Initiated and
designed websites, including Pinkhaus' website.
Major Clients
Mercedes, Bacardi, Sterling Commerce, Couples Resorts, Schnader Attorneys At
Law,Gilbert Papers
Graphic Designer, Planet Propaganda (1994-1997)
Designed logos, brochures, books, posters, direct mailers and packaging. Participated in
design, production, client presentations and printing. Directed numerous photoshoots.
Quickly became efficient in all required graphics software. Designed the company's
initial website.
Major Clients
Saris, Graber, Wiskids, Salisbury Studios, American Players Theater
MEMIA FORCEE
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Employment History
2002-Present Propietor/Creative Director, Sublime Miami, Inc.
1997-2002 Art Director/Designer, Pinkhaus
1994-1997 Graphic Designer, Planet Propaganda
Awards
Books:1000 More Graphic Elements: Unique Elements for Distnctive Designs, Graphis
Letterhead 4, Logos 4, Packaging 7, Creativity 28, Big Book of Logos, PIE Best
Diagrams, Rockport Best of Series
Publications: Communication Arts, Print Regionals, How, GraphicDesign:USA
Addys: 1 Best of Show and 16+category winners appearing in juried exhibitions
Critique's Big Crit, Print Magazine Web Award, Potlatch Contextl TOP
Top Senior Designer Award, Montana State University 1994
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Jamie StraZ AIA,LEED GA,NCARB
Principal
Mr.Straz has over 7 years of experience with both public and private sector
projects. He has served as Project Architect,Manager, and Designer for both large
and small scale projects through the schematic and design development stage,
construction documents, permitting,and construction administration for various
types of projects and clients. Understanding what the client wants and working with
them to create a design that reflects their dreams into a reality, good design does
not come at a cost and Mr.Straz strives to incorporate this philosophy into his work
regardless of the type of project.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Miami,
Miami, Florida,2009
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Architect, Florida,AR96931
LEED Green Associate, U.S. Green Building Council
MEMBERSHIPS
AIA, American Institute of Architects, No.38032483
NCARB, National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards No. 77801
WORK EXPERIENCE
REINES&STRAZ, LLC 2014-PRESENT*
Jamie Straz Architecture 2013-2014
Stantec Architecture 2013**
C3TS Architecture 2009-2012**
Reines Design, Inc. 2008
Reines Design,Inc.&Jamie Straz Architecture Partnered
C3TS was acquired by Stantec in December 2012
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Principal REINES
PROJECT EXPERIENCE Presidential Synagogue,Aventura, Florida
Community Institutional Architect of Recordfor a new 4,000 sfproposed synagogue
Theatre Entrance,City of North Miami Beach, located inAventura,Florida.The design was to take an
Florida* existing residential home and update the design into a modern
multiuse synagogue.We added a 2 story addition in the backRenovationoftheexistingtheatreplazaandentrancefortheforresidencequartersupstairsfortherabbi.Instead offeeling
city's rebranding of the theater to include a conference center. like you are in a residential neighborhood only,we design aAlldesignsenhancetheoriginalcharacterofthisentrancelushlandscapingplanwithalargeroundentranceplaza.
with a contemporary twist on a red carpet.
Corporate/Office
Daughters of Israel Mikvah,Miami Beach, Florida
Architect ofRecord for the interior remodel of the Miami
Genesis Office Building &Parking Garage, Port Au Beach Mikvah.This iconic building in Miami Beach was due
prince, Haiti* for an upgrade and we were able to maximize the existing
Architectural Designer and Project Managerfor The Genesis floor plan to include additional dressing rooms,expanded
Building,an Arcotec development.It is a to story office lobby,outdoor terrace,spa room,office space and upgraded
located in Port-au-Prince,Haiti with 3 below grade parking utilities all in a modern and clean design.
levels,3 levels of bank space,2 levels of leasable open plan
office space,1 level of a hotel,and a roof top restaurant that Education
overlooks the bay and mountains.Each tenant level has
Miami Northwestern Senior High School ADAroughlyi,ioo m2 of leasable space.In coordination with the
contractor this is a Design-Build Fast n-ack project with Improvements,Miami-Dade County Public Schools,
various packages being delivered bi-monthly.The building Miami, Florida*
structure has been designed to withstand Hurricane and Architectural Designerfor this project entails the renovation
Seismicfactors,all as per the International Building Code.All of a 36o,000 sq.ft.school campus by updating key elements
major design disciplines(mechanical,electrical,and for compliance with life safety&accessibility requirements,
plumbing)have been addressed in this building;it has been and correcting campus-wide deficiencies such as the existing
designed to be a mostly self-sustaining building since public public/student bathroom facilities and the building envelope.
utilities are hard to come by locally.Power generation,water The firm has been called to undertake this"expanded
sewage treatment,and water storage have all been maintenance project"based on its past experience in this
provided on site.The building features iconic red canopies and particular project type for the Miami-Dade County Public
undulating eye brows at each level that gives the building the School system(MDCPS)and its wealth of in-house resources
sense of movement.The building was designed and in architecture and engineering.
construction documents were prepared using Revit/BIM
technologies. School Prototype for Haiti*
Design conceptfor a modular school building in Haiti.
Cultural&Religious Designed specifically with the Haitian climate in mind all
K'hal Ahavas Torah Synagogue,Miami Beach,elevations are designed for all seasons,no matter where the
Florida sun is the windows are always in shade to allow maximum
Architectural Designer and Project Manager for a small light in without the heat.All rooms have a high ceiling and
Jewish Orthodox Congregation in Miami Beach,Florida.They louvers to catch the breeze and in turn cool the room without
recently outgrew their old Synagogue of goo square feet.They air conditioning.The building is designed with flexibility in
earsocoupleorthenextdecided.f P of years to rent a 1,750 square foot mind,all the bays are the same size to allow the ability to
space in a 3rd story of an office building.The program move and expand as needed without having to have a new
included a main worship room for men and women,kid's
design.
room,and a kitchen.The contemporary design was influenced
by the traditions and needs of the congregation;custom SW Miami Senior High School,Miami, Florida*
furniture pieces were also designed and built.All spaces were New 2 story vocational building to house automotive
accommodating of this smalls congregations need to grow and workshops,arts,&sciences to be designed to a LEED standard
adapt depending on the specific event. featuring a contemporary and innovative design.
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Florida City Elementary School,Florida City,Florida* Master Planning
New classroom building to replace temporary trailer Marina Place at Rivera Beach Master Plan,City of
classrooms.Design concept included an contemporary Riviera Beach*
covered open air corridor to allow breezes and indirect light
Architectural and Urban Designer for this project whichintotheclassroomsaswellasprovidingacommunitygarden
involves the creation of a new master plan for the entire area,for the school.
which is envisioned both as serving local residents and
attracting regional visitors and cruise tourists from the
Justice nearby port.The project includes conceptualization and
Doral Police Headquarters Emergency Operations design ofseveral new buildings:a multi-level"crown jewel"
Center&Training Facility, Doral, Florida*community center that includes office space along with small
Mr.Straz performed Architectural/Interior Design services meeting areas as well as a ballroom forformal events;a
for the$18 Million facility.The firm developed a design with restaurant;a year-round,open-air farmers'market building;
LEED Certifiable Design which fulfills the pragmatic, and a multi-level parking structure for several hundred cars
aesthetic,andpublic needs for this facility.Unlike most other that is lined with retail and restaurant spaces.The project also
current prototypical facilities this Cat Five ratedfacility will includes a large public park with playground equipment,
be visually open and is set to provide an ideal work decorative pergolas,splash areas,and picnic gazebos;a
environmentfor both the limited publicly accessible areas and concert amphitheater for city festivals;an expansive plaza
staff areas.The use of light and internal courtyard will serve area for outdoor public gatherings;redesign ofa beach access
as a benefit to minimizing stress in the workplace and area;sustainable landscaping and uniquely-designed,
contribute to the efficiency of the department as envisioned by pervious walking surfaces;and a reinvigorated US-1 corridor
the administration.The typical open areas of the office adjacent to the site,as well as creation of new local roads to
portions have been created to promote open communication make this"superblock"site more human-scale and appealing,
and visibility while still providing for individual spaces for and a branding/entry sign campaign to mark arrival at this
each staff member.Innovations include reflectors for distinctive locale.
maximization of natural light;electronically tinted glass for
limiting variation of lightfatigue;individual control of local Mixed-Use
environmental controls;heat recovery of mechanical systems Florida*Mixed Use Town Center,Sweetwater,Fld
for use in domestic hot water;&solar generated power. Architectural and Urban Designer for this project which
involved master planning,traffic studies,and zoning analysis
for a 64 acre undeveloped site.The main design concept was
to make a Town Center with a mixed use offunctions:
Residential,Commercial,Office,Hotel,and Civic.A lake was
incorporatedfor water retention in case offlooding as well as
providing a beauti;ful feature for the area.Around the lake will
include an internal ring road that will have bus stops
throughout to provide a major bus station without providing a
permanent large bus terminal.All blocks are designed to be a
walkable area,so that whatever you need would be in a good
mix within a 5 minute walking range.The parking structures
were kept toward the middle of the blocks this way at street
level you are faced with commercial spaces instead of dead
zones ofparking.A public plaza was designed to provide a
place for this new neighborhood to gather and hold events as
well as for a Civic structure to front the plaza.
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Principal REINES
Multi-Unit/Family Residential Miami Beach Restrooms/Concession Stands,City of
AIMCO Reflections Community Exterior Facade Miami Beach*
Renovations,West Palm Beach, Florida*Architectural and Interior Designerfor these
Architectural Designer of the major renovation of 300 unit restrooms/concession stands located at the heads of the major
apartment complex in Palm Beach County due to delayed east/west streets where they intersect the beach.These
maintenance,water and termite damage.Repairs included restroom and concession facilities were designed through the
site re-grading and,drainage,entry way enhancements,Arts in Public Places Committees requirements to expend
major multi-story reframing repair,re-glazing of existing 2,3 funds at these locations.The firm was extremely proud to have
and 4 story apartment buildings,and renovation of central been selected,together with Tran Construction,to provide
mail building and recreation center/management complex. these much needed facilities on a design-build basis.Each
The firm developed architectural and structural plans for the street head(17th,21st,29th,46th,and 64th)will act as
re facing and framing repair of the existing buildings as well location markers and be each visually distinctive from the
as fagade studies ofnew exteriorfinishes.other in order to promote way finding along the beach as well
as provide a level of whimsy to what has been traditionally a
AIMCO Plantation Gardens Apartments,Plantation very dour program.
Gardens, Florida*
Coral Springs Fire Station #71,Coral Springs,Florida*Architectural Designerfor the interior renovations of a 372
Architectural and Interior Designer for this project whichunitapartmentcomplex.There were 3 apartment types that
scope included architectural and engineering services for theweretoberenovatedwhichincludednewkitchens,bathrooms,
demolition of the existing structure of the Fire Station#71.Themechanicalsystems,electrical,and finishes.The firm provided
firm also provided design services for a new two story fireconstructiondrawingsanddesignforthisproject.
station of approximately 9,900 SF to replace the demolished
building with updated offices,three drive thru bays,eights
Ghana Housing,Ghana,Africa* dorm rooms,with exercise,day rooms and required
Design studies for a developer in Ghana to create typical kitchen/laundry facilities.The existing Fire Training Tower
housing and apartment buildings for development.Designs will be salvaged and repaired.
took into account the history and indigenous patterns that
relate a sense offamily and shelter.
Parks&Open Spaces
Municipal East Park Youth Center,Miami Lakes, Florida*
p Architectural and Interior Designer for a new 3,750 sf.Youth
Parking Garage Assessment,Town of Surfside, Center and overall park renovations.The Park will be getting
Florida* a new half basketball court,parking lot,playground
The Town ofSurfside was reaching their max capacity of surfacing,picnic shelters,as well as a new landscaped berm to
current public parking available for their Town.We studied provide a unique outdoor sitting area to watch the basketball
the impact and needfor new parking garage structures.What games.The building was designed and construction
we proposed to the city was parking garages that were not documents prepared using Revit/BIM technologies.The
parking garages.Designs were prepared of underground building is a contemporary clean design,with multipurpose
parking structures with a large community park on top;rooms and a clerestory to provide natural light throughout the
parking garage with a residential townhome liner and a building.The building was laid out in a manner that the
mixed use pedestrian shopping area that conceals the parking administrator can monitor all park activitiesfrom his desk.
garage. New courtyards with semi-open pavers are provided outside
of the building which helps transition the visitor from the
natural park to built environment.
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STRAZ
Gibson Park,Miami, Florida* Retail
Architectural and Interior Designerfor a new 6,400 sf. Beyond by Shemtov's,Miami Beach, Florida
recreation center.The overall scope is for a 9-acre,$lo million Architectural and Interior Designer for a small 2,000 sf
urban park as part of the area renewal and community Miami Beach Restaurant that was ready to expand not only in
redevelopment district.This Silver LEED Certified project size(4,000 sf.)but in their design.A conceptual design was
consists of a 6,400 sf recreation center,4,000 sf renovated put in place to increase their seating capacity while at the
community center,l5,000 sf basketball gymnasium,bowling same time increasing the quality of the restaurant experience.
alley,concession area,football and baseball fields and an Unique lighting and accent choices were put in place to give a
aquatic center,all of which will be completed in two phases. contemporary feel as well as a new branding opportunity.A
The development of the park was carefully arranged to meet custom curved screen booth was designed to provide a private
the program requirements while working within strict space dining area without closing off the room completely.
limitations.Taking these limitations into consideration,the
firm worked to develop footprints and a site layout that uses
House of Dog Restaurant,Various, Floridathespaceavailableinthemostefficientmanner.
Architectural and Interior Designer for a chain of restaurants
located in Miami Beach,Boca Raton,and Jacksonville.InRiverbendParkOfficeandRestrooms,Palm Beach coordination with the owners we developed a look andfeel
County, Florida* that was unique to the House ofDog franchise.
The proposed buildingsfor Riverbend Park add the needed Caribbean Shoppes Facade Improvements,Miami
updated program while respecting the beauty and history of Gardens,Florida*
the park.The buildings are located unobtrusively in the park
in a way that allows easy access for the pedestrian and
Architectural Designer and Project Manager for this project
vehicular visitors.The main covered entrance is located in which involves a renovation of a shopping center.The project
between the proposed office and restroom buildings, included complete storefront/windows replacement with a
protecting the visitors from the elements.By using natural new energy efficient glass system,new facade design to bring
wood,concrete,textured stucco,and landscaping the building a contemporary colorful feel to the shopping center,as well as
will blend in seamlessly into its surroundings.Both buildings Provide a new finishing for the parking lot and overall code
feature an insulated metal panel roof that ties both of the compliance for the building.
structures together,taking influence by the prototypes found
in other parks and as well as providing extra protection from Roadways
the weather.The restroom is based off of the 815Sq.Ft. Opa-Locks Intersection Beautification,Opa-Locka,
prototype for Palm Beach County.It has a Women's and Men's Florida*
restroom;janitor closet&plumbing closet;and a electrical Architectural Designerfor a new gateway entrance feature to
room.The entrances were redesigned to face the main the City of Opa-Locka.The existing condition was an empty
corridor.The louvers&standing seam roof were also traffic intersection triangle and the City approached us
redesigned to fit a more contemporary style while still paying looking for a solution to their site.We proposed a design thathomagetotheoriginalprototypesandadjacentofficeevokestheMoorishArchitecturalstylethatOpa-Locka is
building.The open pavilion that ties the buildings together has historically known for.A large arched gateway with a digital
a unique open design to allow light and catch the breezes but information screen placed in the middle.The screen allows the
protecting everyone from the direct light and weather.There City to display important information or video can be shownisachangeinmaterialtomarkthemainentrancetotheofficeofthelushproposedlandscapebehindtomaketheArch
building in a discreet manner while being respectful to the appear to be completely open.Flanking the arched gateway
surroundings.When you enter into the 1,35o sq.ft.office are landscaped arcades that run along the streets.ThesebuildingyouwillbegreetedbyareceptionistarcadesprovideanentrancetothemainCitystreetsaswell as
at night each individual arch is lit to provide an entrance that
is not only welcoming during the day but also at night.
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Principal
John F. Kennedy Causeway Improvements,City of Murray Park Aquatic Center,South Miami,Florida*
North Bay Village, Florida* Mr.Straz was the Architectural Designer of the design for this
Architectural Designer for the Master Plan and the Aquatic Facility to include a teaching and recreational pool.
redevelopment of the Causeway,the commercial corridor of This pool will have practice lanes but is intendedfor high
the City.A custom bus shelter was designed by Mr.Straz for school swimming competition use and be provided with
this project that reflected the design concept of the overall exterior retractable bleachers.A support`bathhouse"to
improvements while giving the city notjust a bench for include restrooms lockers and showers for both sexes as well
waiting but a sculptural piece.The master project consists ofa as concessions(non-cooking)support and office space
master plan that encompassed the of a design for a 6 lane appropriate to the adjoining aquatic facilities only.The
divided road,improved public safety,streetscape building concept was designed with 2 stories with the ability
improvements,sidewalks,lighting,landscape improvements, for the City to build out the second story when the funding is
a buffer wallfor the Village's residents and entry features. there until then it will be prepped as a shell.
Old Cutler Road Hardsca P a Improvements,Cutler Flamingo Park Track and Bleacher/ConcessionP
Bay, Florida* Building Renovations,City of Miami Beach*
The project consists of roadway improvements,traffic circles, Architectural and Interior Designer for a historic renovation
pavement resurfacing,sidewalks,drainage facilities,medians, and ADA improvements for this Flamingo Park building.The
landscaping and lighting.Mr.Straz designed a custom bus building program included concrete bleachers,restrooms,
shelter for this historic roadway that honors the history and electrical room,concession room,and a press box.The entire
feel of the City.It is a unique one of a kind design solution that program was renovated while maintaining the original
features exterior character of the building yet giving the inside afresh,
clean,and maintainable environment.While bringing the
Sports,Recreation&Leisure building up to ADA standards a new ramp,handicapped
seating,as well as moving of structural walls had to be doneUletaCommunityCenter, North Miami Beach, to accommodate the new program.
Florida*
Interior Designer for a new 5,400 sf community center in the BHI Center,Town of Bay Harbor Islands*Park.Interior finishes were chosen to provide a long lasting The Town of Bay Harbor Islands had an existing 8,000 sfandeasytomaintainsolutionfortheCenter.Exciting colors
shell ace in their parking garage with a dream to put theirspaceP999Pandfunpatternsweredesignedtoallowallagesthe
community center there. The main design challenges was theenjoymentofthespaces.Extra care was taken in the design of
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parking garage itself due to acoustics and lack of civic centerthemultipurposeroomsothatthedesignpatternsandcolors
character;and the diverse programming the Town would likewouldworkifitwasanopenspaceordividedintotwo
to do inside.Unique design
separate rooms.T"he overall project scope was also to provide
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Providing a non-parallel
and engineering design of the master plan of
arallel surface design in all dimensions to
Uleta Park which will be constructed in several phases. reduce sound pollution.Interior acoustic glazing was provided
throughout to help transmit natural light into the deep areas
of the parking garage as well as to provide visual securityfor
Claude Pepper Park Youth Community Center& the staff.With the flexibility of all the walls and spaces any use
Gymnasium, North Miami, Florida*can be utilized here from a dinner reception to after carefor
Mr.Straz was the Architectural/Graphic Designer for the children.New exterior glazedfagade was designed to provide
youth center which includes a gymnasium,classrooms,youth a sense of civic space and notjust another retail space utilizing
training center,computer labs,and health center.Services a parking garage.Specially designed branding for the town of
also included parking lot drainage,water main,pump station, the BHI Center provides them a way to market to their
and general site development.Programmed to be the crown residents and prospective donors the main purpose of the
jewel of the City ofNorth Miami's Parks&Recreation space:a Central location to create memories.
Department,this facility will occupy a very highly visible
location within the western end of the City.
Work completed while at previous firms(Stantec/C3TS)
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Jamie StraZ AIA,LEED GA,NCARB
Principal
Residential
Roth Residence,Miami Beach, Florida
New home in Miami Beach that incorporated the original
historic house.A new clean design that kept with the original
elements of the house and neighborhood was designed.2
Stories at about a total of 4,50o sf.
Private Condo,Miami Beach, Florida
New interiors for a condominium located in Miami Beach.
This was a turnkey project where we provided interior design
including custom furniture design.
Nevarez Residence,Miami Beach,Florida
New modern kitchen designed to replace a small and outdated
space.Coordination was taken into account to make the space
feel as large as possible while working with the existing
structural system of the house.
Cohen Residence,Miami Beach,Florida
New 4,50o sf home located in Miami Beach.Modern design
with design elements typical ofMiami Beach.House features
an iconic staircase,floating ceilings,floor to ceiling windows,
and a custom design Sukkah that is fully enclosable as a room
all year long.
Frohlinger Residence,Miami Beach, Florida
New kitchen remodel located in Miami Beach.We were able to
utilize on wasted space to almost double their existing kitchen
space while being able to provide upgrades to their connected
guest suite.
Schraga Residence,Surfside, Florida
New 4,000 sf residence located in Surfside,Florida.Project
design has a home with multiple massing to allow different
scales to felt as you approach the home.With a covered
terrace in the front to help flank the main entrance with the
single car garage and a custom balcony used to double as
protection from the elements for the entrance;all of the details
work together in this home.
Klein Residence,Miami Beach, Florida
New 3,50o sf residence located in Miami Beach.This project
was designed as full new construction and had to go through
the Design Review Board Process.With double height exterior
entrance and foyer to 2nd story open terraces the overall
massing of the building was broken down to be a less
imposing construction to the existing neighborhood.
Work completed while at previous firms(Stantec/C3TS)
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STACY KILROY
1800 Purdy Avenue, 1407
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305) 527-4028, sekilroy @me.com
EXPERIENCE
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida 2008 —Present
Director, Planning& Government Relations Miami Beach, Florida
Develop and fund collaborative projects including infrastructure and
building renovations; utility and generator upgrades, seawall
replacement for climate change,medical meetings and convention
center marketing, and community health needs research
Negotiate and monitor multi-year contracts including performance
metrics and goals, compliance requirements, budgets vs. actual spend
Perform analyses on demographic service areas, policy reviews for
workforce metrics; Medicaid, disproportionate share, graduate
medical education and other government formulas
Establish community benefit and strategic health planning using
demographic and health analyses with community based organization
and public input; Author Community Health Needs Assessment
Manage over 40 FEMA project contracts and assist with project
development and mitigation strategy
Public liaison for governments,public policy groups local Chambers
of Commerce policy committees
City of Hollywood, Florida 2006—2008
Manager, Special Projects, Community Redevelopment Agency
Perform market demographic analyses for downtown redevelopment
using leading metrics including demographic purchase patterns, retail
and tax spending and area specific trends
Create Storefront Grant Program for businesses to improve fagades
and compliance issues within the Downtown Historic District
Created the Tax Increment Funding (TIF) Capital Improvement Plan
Administer Young Circle and Federal Highway Zoning Projects and
Hollywood Station Development Agreement obligations with team
Elle Elle See, LLC (Consulting for Flexible Mom Time) 2004—2006
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation - worked to
revitalize Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association and assisted on
senior housing projects and with construction analysis
Lotspeich Co: PAC analysis and commercial property management
City of Miami Beach Four promotions) 1999—2004
Senior Planner, Budget Analyst, Capital Projects Office &public works
Redevelopment Specialist, Redevelopment Agency & Community Development
Oversee various projects involving planning, basis of design,
performance metric, budgets vs. actual spend, and contracts for$80
million in infrastructure project
Monitor affordable housing construction and CDBG grant programs
Nominated Old City Hall for the Save America's Treasures program
Acquired grants for Colony Theater, Atlantic Greenway, and more
Favorite project: created the Miami Beach Victory Garden concept
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John L. Adams & Company 1997-1999
Nonprofit& Government Funding Consultant
Performed demographic analysis and funding research including
Fairshare, an analysis of Florida Trust Funds
Book Editor for Guide to Florida Foundations and Florida Funding
Wrote funding proposals for Humane Society, One Community One Goal,
Florida Tax Watch, Florida City and Wilton Manors
EDUCATION
Columbia College,M.B.A (4.0) (in progress) plus completed undergraduate business
Harvard University, B.A., cum laude
SEMINARS & COURSES:
LEADERSHIP - Leadership Miami, Leadership Hollywood, Junior League provisional year,
Miami Beach Citizen Police Academy and Miami Beach Architecture Course at MBCDC
TECHNICAL -Measuring Construction Inefficiencies; Construction Scheduling; Construction
Contracts Delays Claims; Effective Project Management, Dealing with Difficult People, HUD
CDBG training, Florida Housing Corporation Training
CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
Miami Beach United—Board Member
Medical Tourism Taskforce, Visit Florida - State of Florida, 2014-2016;
Purple Ribbon Taskforce, State of Florida, appointed by Speaker - Florida House 2013
Miami Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy, Leadership Working Group
Miami Beach Capital Projects Oversight Committee, appointed the Miami Beach City
Commission 2008-2013 (reappointed three times, term limited)
Healthcare Committee, Co-Chair Legislative, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Advocacy Committee, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Florida Hospital Association, Safety Net Hospital Alliance and similar groups
FORMER MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
Florida Redevelopment Association, Urban Land Institute, International Council of Shopping
Centers, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Tri-Rail Operations Subcommittee
INTERESTING THINGS TO KNOW: worked in film production for six years after college
including such notable films as Slack Trek: The X Generation; speak basic German, the place
that I was born imploded last year; My admiration of our beautiful city began in 1987 when I
chose the Art Deco District as my high school senior year art history project. My current
goal is to create a World War II Heritage Initiative in Miami Beach.
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