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Sharon Kenny Application PackageKenny Sharon RNAME: Last Name First Name Middle Initial 10 Venetian Way Miami BeachHOME ADDRESS: Apt No.Home No./Street City Florida 33139 State Zip Code (239)4046261PHONE: Home Work skx21989@yahoo.com Email Address Street City State Zip Code Address: Position:Business Name:writer 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. YesƔ5HVLGHQWRI0LDPL%HDFKIRUDPLQLPXPRIVL[PRQWKV Ɣ'HPRQVWUDWHDQRZQHUVKLSLQWHUHVWLQDEXVLQHVVLQ0LDPL%HDFKIRUDPLQLPXPRIVL[PRQWKV Ɣ$UH\RXDUHJLVWHUHGYRWHULQ0LDPL%HDFK Ɣ3OHDVHcircle one): I am now a resident of: Ɣ,DPDSSO\LQJIRUDQDSSRLQWPHQWEHFDXVH,KDYHVSHFLDODELOLWLHVNQRZOHGJHDQGH[SHULHQFH3OHDVHOLVWEHORZ Ɣ$UH\RXSUHVHQWO\DUHJLVWHUHGOREE\LVWZLWKWKH&LW\RI0LDPL%HDFK" No No South Beach No I am now working in Miami (Doral) and in January bought a condo in Miami Beach. For the past 17 years I have been a resident 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: Choice 2: Choice 3: Art in Public Places Committee Visitor and Convention Authority Historic Preservation Board No2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children 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: ages, and which programs. List below: if yes, please list the names of your children, their CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM * Board members are required to file Form 1 – "Statement of Financial Interest" with the State. If you seek appointment to a professional seat (e.g., lawyer, architect, etc.) on the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board or Planning Board, attach a copy of your currently-effectively license, and furnish the following information: Type of Professional License_______________________________ License Number ______________________________ License Issuance Date ___________________________________ License Expiration Date _______________________ NoƔHave you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail: ƔDo you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail: ƔDo you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail: ƔAre you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:No If yes, which board? ƔWhat organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? ƔList all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: Property 10 Venetian Way #1506 ƔI 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. FemaleGender: Physically Challenged:No White Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.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 Sharon Kenny agreed to the following terms on 7/12/2017 10:43:34 AM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date Sharon Kenny 10 Venetian Way #1506 Miami Beach, Florida 33139 email: skx21989@yahoo.com (239) 404-6261 whereshouldweeatnaples.com Innovative and self-motivated, creative ideas person with international experience in the cruise industry and the food and restaurant industry as well as with federal government, college-level academic institutions and running a small business. Adept at communications through writing and public speaking as well as project development and management. Is the author of four editions of a successful restaurant guide, wrote a weekly newspaper column for four years on food, restaurants and food trends as well as many freelance writing assignments. Proven as an effective project leader in a large corporate environment, but also as an independent small business owner. Has travelled extensively throughout the world and speaks fluent French and has some ability in Italian, Spanish and Japanese, and adept at communicating through various social media. Professional Experience In Southwest Florida Author, Publisher, Speechwriter, Columnist and Freelance Writer 2000—Present  Speechwriter for senior executives and general PR contractor for Carnival Corporation & PLC and Carnival Cruise Line. Experience in project management, including Powerpoint production, script-writing, video production and special event planning.  Author and Publisher of “Where Should We Eat—A Foodlover’s Recommended Places to Eat and Drink in the Naples Area” the first restaurant guidebook in SW Florida, now in a fourth edition. The book is sold at Barnes and Noble bookstores and online as an e -book through the Barnes and Noble website.  Weekly newspaper columnist on food, travel and trends for The News Press of Southwest Florida (column is called Hungry for SW Florida) (2012-2016)  Freelance writer on food, travel, business and the environment for Porthole Cruise Magazine, Naples Daily News, News Press of Southwest Florida, Florida Weekly, Zagat Guide for South Florida  Regular columnist on Miami/Dade tourism for South Florida Luxury Guide Magazine for 2 years  Monthly Columnist on restaurant trends for Naples Illustrated magazine (Local Flavors) from 2007-2008  Part-time co-host of Bob Harden Morning Show on WGUF–AM radio from 2009-2011  Developed the curriculum and taught Art History part-time at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Renaissance Academy in Naples In St. Louis Washington University in St Louis, Olin School of Business Associate Director of External Relations and Editor of Olin Gateway Magazine, 1993 -1998  Was a key member of the dean’s team to break the Olin School into the Top 25 List of Business Schools in BusinessWeek Magazine and U.S. News and World Report  Designed and produced Olin’s first alumni magazine promoting the school as part of their re-imaging as a top tier business school  Conceived and coordinated unique events within the Olin School and in the community to help raise the profile of Olin as a Top 25 School. In Canada Government of Canada, Environment Canada Senior Regional Communications Officer/Regional Manager of Communications  Established a new communications office for Environment Canada in Western Canada and the Northwest Territories  Created the program to advise world travellers against bringing prohibited items back into Canada by building a series of airport exhibits utilizing confiscated goods  Managed communications for Ontario, Canada’s largest province and worked as the liaison between political and departmental staff.  Handled communications during several environmental crises, plus a new National Park launch Employment and Immigration Canada Information Officer Nunatsiaq News, Northwest Territories Newspaper Reporter Volunteer/Community Experience  Chair of the Public Art Advisory Committee for the City of Naples from 2001 -2017. Lobbied City Council and community leaders to establish a. Co-wrote the Public Art Policy and the Public Arts Ordinance for the City of Naples in 2006. Monthly meetings are broadcast live on the City television channel.  Appointed by the Collier County Commission as Chair of the Collier County Historical and Archaeological Preservation Board -- 2005 to 2017.  Various community board memberships Education  Masters degree in Art History from Washington University in St. Louis concentrating on American and European modern art, 2004  BA from University of Manitoba/University of Toronto Major: French Translation Kenny Sharon Pic.htm[7/12/2017 10:55:03 AM]