Margaret (Peggy) Benua Application PackageID MIAMI BEACH
NAME: Benua Margaret (Peggy)
Last Name First Name
HOME ADDRESS: 115 W. Sunrise Avenue Coral Gables
Apt No. Home No./Street City
PHONE: (305) 668-4769 (305) 423-6250
Home Work
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
A
Middle Initial
Florida 33133
State Zip Code
peggybenua@dreamsouthbeach.com
Email Address
Business Name: Dream South Beach Hotel Position: General Manager
Address: W Sunrise Avenue Miami Beach Florida 33139 -
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 Yes
• 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: South Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
18 years working in Miami Beach.
• 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 Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1: Miami Beach Commission For Women
Choice 2: Convention Center Advisory Board
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• 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:
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• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No If yes, which board?
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• 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: Female
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being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
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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. 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."
I Margaret (Peggy) Benua agreed to the following terms on
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Peggy Benua
PROFILE
115 W. Sunrise Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33133
(305) 668-4769
Creative, goal oriented managerial professional with a proven track record in development of results, team
building and management for leading hospitality operations. Areas of expertise include:
Strategic planning Staffing and training
Customer service
Revenue generation
Hotel operations
Project management
OUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
• Proven leadership skills and professionalism
• Successful implementation of systems and tracking of guest satisfaction, revenues and cost controls
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Successful project manager of hotel capital projects including planning, bidding and execution
• Strong forecaster and in budget preparation
• Revenue generator in both group and transient markets
• Ability to manage flow through for bottom line results
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
11/08 — present DREAM SOUTH BEACH
Miami Beach, Florida
General Manager
Opening General Manager for 108 room luxury Boutique property located in the heart of
South Beach.
Dream South Beach Awards & Accolades:
■ Greater Miami and Beaches Hotel Association Employee Relations Award, 2015
■ 21 Best Rooftop Pools in America - Thrillist, 2014
■ Sexiest Hotel in the World - Trip Advisor, 2011
■ Travelers' Choice Award - Trip Advisor, 2012
Category: Trendiest. Ranked #5 in the US and #25 in the World
■ Certificate of Excellence - Trip Advisor, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.
■ Insider Select Award - Expedia, 2012
Ranked #10 in the US and #20 in the World
■ Best in Stay Award - Orbitz, 2012
■ Best Room Design - Gold Key Award, 2012
■ Customer Choice Award - Quikbook, 2012
■ Top Overall Rating - Venere, 2013
9/06-11/08 MARRIOTT SOUTH BEACH Miami Beach, Florida
General Manager
234 room ocean front boutique style property on Ocean Drive in South Beach with 2630
sq ft of meeting space and full service F&B operations.
1/00-9/06 EDEN ROC RENAISSANCE RESORT AND SPA Miami Beach, Florida
Resident Manager
Responsible for Rooms and Related departments and Spa and Recreation Operations for
a 349 room ocean front resort with 55,000 sq.ft of meeting space. Converted to Marriott's
Renaissance brand in October 2000.
10/94 -12/99 LE MERIDIEN DALLAS HOTEL Dallas, Texas
03/95 -12/99 Hotel Manager (Promoted)
Responsible for all day to day operations and Capital Projects for a 400 room four
diamond hotel located in a downtown market.
Acting General Manager of The Watergate Hotel (Washington, DC) - 7/97 - 9/97.
10/94 - 03/95 Resident Manager
06/93 - 10/94 SHERATON GRANDE HOTEL Los Angeles, California
Front Office Mana-aer
Responsibilities included the management and supervision of Front Desk Operations,
Guest Services (including Bell Staff and Transportation), Concierge and PBX Telephone
Operations for a 469 -room four -diamond luxury downtown property.
08/90 - 06/93 SHERATON LOS ANGELES AIRPORT HOTEL Los Angeles, California
08/91 - 06/93 Executive Housekeener (Promoted)
Responsibilities included the management and supervision of 130 personnel
housekeeping and laundry operation for an 807 -room airport property.
08/90 - 08/91 Assistant Front Office Manager
08/89 - 08/90 SHERATON HARBOR ISLAND HOTEL San Diego, California
Management Trainee
Completed ITT Sheraton Internship Program in all aspects of hotel operations in a 711
room resort property.
EDUCATION
Florida International University Miami, FL
Master of Science Hotel and Food Service Management
University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Fine Arts Cum Laude
Florida DBPR Community Association Manager License # 3379321
Food Sanitation Manager - Serve Safe Certification 5 year
PROFESSIONAL ACHEIVEMENTS
Appointed to Greater Miami and Beaches Hotel Association Executive Board 2008
Greater Miami and Beaches Hotel Association Board Chair 2014-2016
Appointed to Miami Beach Visitors Convention Authority April 2012
Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority Board Chair 2015-2017
GMBHA Sustainable Hospitality Committee Co -Chair since 2011
Appointed to the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Pillar Board 2008-2014
Appointed to Miami Beach Commission for Women 2010-2012
Florida Trend October 2016 - Miami Dade Must Know Contacts
2016 Recipient - Miami Beach Commission for Women - Women Worth Knowing Award
2015 Recipient - Coral Gables Chamber Business Woman of the Year - Outstanding Hospitality Leader
2014 Recipient - Red Cross Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women
2012 Recipient HSMAI South Florida Chapter - General Manager of the Year
1999 Recipient Women in Executive Leadership, Dallas Chapter - Woman of the Year
1992 Nominee for ITT Corporation 14th Harold S Geneen Award for Special Team
Achievement - Housekeeping Management Team Nomination
1992 Sheraton Los Angeles Airport - 4th Quarter Manager of the Quarter
1991 Recipient ITT Sheraton - President's Award for Outstanding Performance