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Jeremy Wilson Application PackageCI MAMBEACH CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM NAME: Wilson Jeremy M Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 1750 James Avenue Miami Beach Florida Apt No. Home No./Street City State PHONE: 2123630892 jeremymwilson@gmail.com Home Work Email Address Business Name: 32BJ SEIU Address: 1313 NW 36th Street Street Position: Labor Politics Miami 33139 Zip Code Florida 33142 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: Yes • (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: I work with and represent service employees in the following sectors: private and organized security and cleaning, landscape, • 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: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Choice 2: LGBTQ Advisory Committee Choice 3: Cultural Arts Council • 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." I Jeremy Wilson agreed to the following terms on 3/5/2018 10:01:53 AM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date JEREMY M. WILSON 1750 James Avenue, Apt. 6F Miami Beach, FL 33139 (212) 363-0892 jeremymwilson@gmail.com EXPERIENCE 32BJ Service Employees International Union Deputy Political Director — Multi -State, December 2016 - Present Manage political department structure and political -member development (leadership/activism) program in all 12-32BJ jurisdictions. (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Florida) Lead state political staff in developing and implementing their political program (electoral, legislative, member engagement in relationship to larger organizational goals. Hold staff development, budget process, political relationships, community relationships, and labor relationships. Interface with external partners (labor/non-labor) and liaison with umbrella organization, Service Employees International Union, on political -member engagement programming. Help to shape and approve all forms of media used in internal political messaging. Deputy Political Director — Multi -State South, April 2013 — December 2016 Manage political department structure and program in nine districts (Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania [Eastern and Western districts], Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Florida) of 32BJ SEIU's 12 states. Lead political directors in developing and implementing their political program (electoral, legislative, and member engagement plans), as well as staff development, budget, political relationships, community relationships, and labor relationships. Interface with outside electoral and legislative consultants and liaison with International Union on all political, electoral, and member engagement programming. Help to shape and approve all media and messaging used externally. »99SEIU — United Healthcare Workers East Political Organizer — New York, April 2010 — December 2011 Political Coordinator — New York, January 2012 — Present Staffed Florida Region for io-months as senior staff member for 2012 Breakthrough Campaign (independent expenditure) which re-elected Obama and won 12 other progressive US Congress — State -level down ballot candidates. Provide political education and empowerment to union members and community activists through trainings, one-on-one meetings, and the creation of political/member action committees. Form and maintain relationships with elected officials, candidates, and community activist groups. Coordinate election activities for candidates across New York State, including: community forums and roundtables, retail politicking, door-to-door canvassing, phone banks, and hot spot/visibility activities. Staff 1199 regional political directors as needed/requested: Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Change that Works Campaign I Healthcare Reform Campaign (1199 SEIU) State Field Director — Florida, April 2009 — September 2009 Managed relationships and guided development of coalition partners' strategy, field plan, targets, lobbying and activities for grassroots and grasstops efforts. Set priorities and held one-on-one meetings, briefings and debriefings of campaign activities, and troubleshot campaign mission, message, and logistics for 45 staff in 6 different regions across the state. Determined internal field priorities and activities including planning and execution of a 1,200 -person rally. 2009 New York State Budget Campaign Campaign for Fair Share Tax Reform (199 SEIU) Capital Region Lead Organizer — Albany, NY, February 2009 — April 2009 Served as coordinator for the Capital Region within the statewide campaign structure. Organized and managed community partnership agendas to incorporate campaign priorities and best practices. Represented campaign at community meetings — religious, advocacy, good -government and neighborhood groups — to provide education and solicit support. Coordinated community rallies and all -upstate lobbying efforts. American Dream Campaign I Obama 2008 (1199 SEIU) Regional Director — Reno, Nevada, September 2008 — November 2008 Managed a staff of 25 union and nonunion members on Obama 2008 independent expenditure campaign that registered 2,378 new voters and knocked 43,373 doors in four rural, northern Nevadan counties. Deployed zoo union members from California in rural Nevada for Weekend Voter Contact Program. Directed voter registration, identification and persuasion programs in 4 rural/urban counties. New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender and HIV/AIDS Community Liaison, October 2007 — September 2008 Represented LGBT community and HIV/AIDS communities' interests in all aspects of the City Council including: legislation, policy, budget, and outreach. Networked the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities: advocacy organizations, service providers, professional organizations and clubs; with similarly mission -focused organizations, the City Council, and Mayoral Agencies to create strong coalitions to effect city legislation, policy, and budget allocations. Vetted LGBT and HIV/AIDS grant requests made to the Speaker's office from individuals and organizations. Direct constituent services. Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC Project Associate — New York, NY, September 2006 — October 2007 Networked throughout the nonprofit community to find, vet, and match candidates to specific client needs. Researched organizations/institutions and prepared executive search materials, i.e. position profiles, ad copy, and presentations. Planned medium to large-scale events for high profile philanthropists and represented firm at national conferences. New York State Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (District 67 — Upper West Side, Manhattan) District Coordinator, March 2006 — September 2006 Represented and acted as surrogate for Assemblymember in the district during legislative session. Operated as liaison between all community organizations, city and state agencies, elected officials' offices, labor, political clubs, and Community Boards. Wrote, edited and reviewed correspondence, newsletters, and other mailings. New Yorkers for Ferrer Director of Volunteer Operations, June — November 2005 Recruited, organized, and managed so -person political internship program,100 core activists citywide and thousands of volunteers. Coordinated campaign events with federal, state, and local elected officials and staff. Handled Democratic Mayoral Primary petitioning process citywide and Manhattan Election Day operation. America Coming Together (1199 SEIU) Assistant Northeast Field Director — Ohio, July — November 2004 Served as liaison to State and National offices. Coordinated GOTV transportation logistics and deployment of 15 staff and 400 volunteers. Page 2 of 3 Directed voter outreach programs including volunteer absentee ballot and neighbor -to -neighbor drives. VOLUNTEERISM EI Frente Nacional de Trabajadores/International Election Observation - Nicaragua (November 2011) Abercrombie for Governor Campaign - Hawaii (September 2009 - February 2010) Organizing for America Hawaii (September 2009 - February 201o) Na Mea Hawaii (November 2009 - February 2010) SKILLS Creative strategist, adaptable, able to navigate high-pressure situations. Proficient in Spanish. EDUCATION Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY - 2003 Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Social Justice Internship, Nepal - Summer 2001 Semester Abroad, Seville, Spain - Fall 2001 Wellstone Action! Advanced Campaign Management - November 2011 Rockwood Institute: The Art of Leadership - January 2013 Page 3 of 3 • DRIVER LICENSE CLASS { 11425-433-81-1384 JEREMY M*CitAEL WILSON 1760 JAMES AVE APT 36 WA* MACH, FL 3313S-0000 mamaOB O4-1$-1001 3F: 03.04-2016Atir E'Ps 04-18.3024 RFS' fRbONS!