Mercedes Carlson Application Packagem MIAMIBEACH
NAME: Carlson
Mercedes
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
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HOME ADDRESS: 5120 Lakeview Drive Miami Beach
Florida 33140
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PHONE: (305) 864-1646
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mercedescarlson@mac.com
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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) months Yes
• Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: No
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: Middle Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
• 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: Miami Beach Commission For Women
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
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:
Child Name
Age Program
• 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 codes: 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:
• 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 hold membership in?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
5120 Lakeview Drive
• I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: Female
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. Yes
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 Mercedes Carlson agreed to the following terms on
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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Vercedes Car
5120 Lakeview Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
T 305-864-1646
M 786-200-3536
mercedescarlson@mac.com
SO
Profile
Successful Executive professional with 20 years of experience within the Techni-
cal and Customer Service disciplines. My career encompassed the matriculation
through various organizations from a Telephone Administrator to a District Sales
Manager for the South Florida and Caribbean Region. As a Marketing Communi-
cations Specialist I principally researched planned and managed meeting re-
quirements for the Marketing and Sales Organizations of the Latam Division. 1
was the Owner and President for a Meeting Consultants company. Currently I am
ma private investor who seeks out and analyses business opportunities where my
expertise is utilized in making a small to medium business prosper in these chal-
lenging times. Fully literate in Spanish, English, and Portuguese with some
knowledge of French - These attributes help me understand the different cultures
that encompass our City.
Experience
Varig Airlines, Miami, Florida — South Florida and Caribbean Regions
District Sales Manager —1974 —1997
• Telephone Operator/Secretary
o Managed calls for the entire office while ensuring all travel was
necessary and cost effective.
o Managed all scheduling for the Executives of the office
• District Sales Manager
o Ensured all staff was alert in managing the critical issues for
their customers.
o Managed the career development for the staff.
o Coached and counseled all my District staff to ensure they were
aware of their customers' business issues and how they could
help resolve them.
5120 Lakeview Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
T 305-864-1646
M 786-200-3536
mercedescarlson@mac.com
Ericsson, Inc., Miami, Florida — Latin American Region
Marketing Communications Manager —1997 -1998
• Managed varied aspects of the operational issues for the Marketing and
Sales Departments.
• Principally researched, planned and managed the meeting requirements
for the Organizations of the Latam Division which included the offices
within Latin America.
• Single contributor who managed all aspects of the position from incep-
tion through implementation.
Meetings Consultants, Miami, Florida
Owner and President —1998 — 2000
• Managed all facets of the business to ensure it remained on track and
met the needs and requirements of my customers.
• Ensured any scheduled meeting was effectively implemented within the
stated budgetary requirements.
Education
Barry University - Miami Shores, Florida
Master of Science - Major in Human Resource Development
Referrals
Available upon request
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