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Cindy Brown Application PackageCI MAMBEACH NAME: Brown Last Name Cindy First Name CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 1873 N Miami Beach FL 33162 Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code PHONE: 7862100613 3053645319 cenergymiami@gmail.com Home Work Email Address Business Name: Jewish Community Services Position: Lambda Living Director Address: 333 41st Street #208-210 Miami Beach FL 33140 Street City State Zip Code 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 No • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: No • (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: LGBT Advisory Committee • 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: LGBTQ Advisory Committee Choice 2: Cultural Arts Council Choice 3: Visitor and Convention Authority • 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 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: • 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 • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No • Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No • What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? If yes, please explain in detail: If yes, please explain in detail: If yes, which board? • I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department? • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: Gender: none 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. Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. none Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. No 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." 1 Cindy Brown agreed to the following terms on 12/19/2017 1:15:18 PM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date Cindy Brown 1873 NE 154 Street North Miami Beach, FI 33162 786.210.0613 cenergvmiami(c�cimail.com Summary Over 25 years' experience in event based project management, planning & development and fundraising. Ability to direct complex projects and events from concept to execution. Goal -oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities. Team Builder Organized, highly motivated, and detail -directed problem solver. Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and boards of directors. Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time. Outstanding reputation with community influencers and elected officials Successful in building mutually beneficial relationships and collaborations with government agencies and non- profit organizations Relevant Experience & Accomplishments Management/Supervision Ran operations including facility for Miami -based contemporary performing arts organization Ran operations including facility for a public attraction, community space - public/private partnership Worked directly with Board of Directors on strategic & long-term planning Supervised and tasked interns and staff Recruited staff and volunteers with necessary skill sets to achieve goals Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management skills. Managed and developed a number of volunteers into goal -oriented, cohesive group. Coordinated multiple volunteer committees to achieve specific goals Successfully refined and implemented new projects including funding. Finance/Budgeting/Funding With Finance committee, developed and oversaw budgets for mid-sized non-profit organizations Developed and ensured compliance with $200,000+ budget for brand new event Managed day to day finance and accounting including grant development and compliance Prepared detailed reports for boards and committee detailing budget variances Wrote and presented corporate and foundation proposals and grants including interim and final reports Successful in soliciting in-kind vendors to address budget line items Grant compliance and reporting including government and Children's Trust grants Event Management & Logistics Planed & executed events ranging in scope from large scale outdoor events to fundraising dinner w/ silent auctions Developed private, corporate & foundation proposals Managing multiple components and individuals to present a cohesive event Recruited and managed vendors both paid and in-kind Produced and managed Silent Auctions in excess of 200 items Sample of major events:: (not comprehensive) Taste of the Garden — 2013 - 2017 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - 2012 Miami Beach Gay Pride — 2009, 2010, 2011 DASH Taste of Design — 2010, 2011 Tigertail Annual Fundraiser — 2010, 2011, 2012 SAVE Dade — Halloween 2010 & 2011 Champions of Equality 2011 MDGLCC Annual Gala — 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center Annual Dinner Gala — 2009, 2010 NGLTF Recognition Dinner - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 DHRF Recognition Dinner — 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Aqua Girl — 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 GLSEN by Design - 2000 Dining By Design (DIFFA) —1999, 2000, 2003 White Party —1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 AIDS WALK MIAMI —1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997 Employment Lambda Living LGBT Senior Program 4/2017 - Present A program of Jewish Community Services of So FI Equality Florida, Miami Development Officer 4/2015 — 4/2017 (still consulting) Cenergy, LLC, President & CEO 7/2008 — Present Clients include Miami Beach Gay Pride, SAVE Dade, Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center, Tigertail Productions, Cancer Community Center, Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Alliance for Gay Youth, Youth L.E.A.D, Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Miami Beach Botanical Garden Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Executive Director 7/2012 —4/2015 MDGLCC Foundation/LGBT Visitor Center Executive Director 8/2011 - Present Miami Light Project, Managing Director 10/2001 — 8/2008 Cenergy Productions, President & CEO 1/2000 —10/2001 Clients include DIFFA, GLSEN, Dade Human Rights Foundation, Aqua Girl Weekend SAVE Foundation, Lambda Conference Director 1/2000 — 9/2000 United Foundation for AIDS 6/1997 —12/1999 Care Resource/Health Crisis Network 1992 —1995, 1997-1998 Education Awarded a Fellowship for Graduate work in Sociology, University of Miami Graduate School B.A., Psychology and Criminology, University of Miami AA, Music Education, Miami Dade College Honors & Awards Fellowship for Graduate Studies — University of Miami Leadership Miami Class of 1994 SoBeOut Award 1995 United Foundation for AIDS Humanitarian Award - 1999 Women's Community Fund (Aqua Foundation) Award 2001 National Gay & Lesbian Task Force Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award — 2010 Miami -Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber AT&T Business Person of the Year 2015