Victor Diaz-Herman Application PackageCI MAMBEACH
NAME: Diaz -Herman
Last Name
HOME ADDRESS: 500 NE 29 Street #1003
Apt No. Home No./Street
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Victor E
First Name Middle Initial
Miami FL 33137
City
State Zip Code
PHONE: 3057989344 3055719601 victor@pridelines.org
Home Work Email Address
Business Name: Pridelines
Position: LGBTQ Community Leader and Activist
Address: 1100 Washington Ave, 1st Floor North Miami Beach FL 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 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:
1. Experience providing programs and services that meet the needs of the LGBTQ community throughout Miami -Dade County.
• 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: Human Rights Committee
Choice 2: LGBTQ Advisory Committee
Choice 3: Youth Commission
• 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?
Name Title
MDGLCC Member
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:
Property
1100 Washington Ave, 1st Floor North, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Gender: Male
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. Other
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 Victor Diaz -Herman agreed to the following terms on 5/3/2018 3:53:05 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk
Control No. Date
Victor Diaz -Herman
(PRONOUNS: HE, HIM, HIS)
500 Northeast 29th Street, Miami, Florida 33137 1 (305) 798-9344 1 victordiazherman@gmail.com
SKILLS
LEADERSHIP
Possess the passion to engage and enroll new and existing stakeholders in the organizations mission and vision, ultimately
motivating them to become more involved in strengthening and expanding programs, services, and funding.
MANAGEMENT
Possess the ability to effectively plan, organize, and motivate a team in order to achieve strategic goals in a timely and
professional matter.
COMMUNICATION
Possess the ability to communicate organizational objectives, programs progress, and the demand within the marketplace
to stakeholders, including clients, volunteers, staff, board members, and funders, in a clear, friendly, and engaging manner.
DEVELOPMENT
Possess the ability to think strategically in order to create and accomplish organizational objectives to ensure healthy
operational, programmatic, and financial growth.
EXPERIENCE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1 PRIDELINES 1 APRIL 2010 - PRESENT
MIAMI'S LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER & SOUTH FLORIDA'S OLDEST LGBTQ DIRECT SERVICES AGENCY
Organizational Leadership
• Participate with the Board of Directors in the creation and evolution of the organizational vision;
• Set specific organizational goals and outcomes, under the direction of the Board of Directors;
• Evaluate the potential risks and rewards with lead staff of all projects and proposals;
• Assess risks to the organization's financial security and growth.
Staff Management
• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate and terminate assigned staff;
• Oversee the Director of Programs and support work of the Programs team;
• Oversee the Director of Health Services and support the work of the Health Services team;
• Create and implement a robust Development Strategy;
• Work with the Finance Committee on the implementation of the Board's approved policies for the allocation and
distribution of resources.
Strategic Planning
• Participate in strategic planning for the organization and lead staff in operationalizing and implementing strategic plans.
• Communicate with key stakeholders to identify the changing needs and conditions of the LGBTQ community;
• Assess the impact of potential alternative plans to address the changing LGBTQ movement conditions.
Fundraising Management
• With Development team and Board Development Committee, advance fundraising opportunities and programs
ensuring success in individual, corporate, and foundations giving, as well as special events and appropriate grants;
• Maintain positive, personal relationships with key individual and institutional funders;
• Help to expand the organization's base of financial support.
Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with others, both inside and outside the organization and the LGBTQ
movement, enlisting others' support for accomplishing goals and tasks;
• Act as a public advocate for the organization and its programs in the community;
• Facilitate a communication plan that informs the community of the activities and direction of the organization;
• Seek public speaking opportunities, including media opportunities to showcase the organization and attract new
members and supporters.
Financial Management
• Ensure the financial stability and stewardship of the organization;
• Provide the Board with regular statements of revenues and expenditures;
• Administer the funds of the organization through the assigned staff, according to the budget approved by the Board;
• Support and advise the Board's Finance Committee.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 1 WORTH INTERNATIONAL MEDIA 1 APRIL 2018 - PRESENT
PUBLISHING COMPANY AND MULTI -MEDIA SOLUTIONS FIRM
• Oversee day-to-day operations and keep the CEO apprised of significant events;
• Create operations strategy and policies;
• Communicate strategy and policy to employees;
• Fostering employee alignment with corporate goals; and,
• Oversee human resource management.
OPERATIONS CONSULTANT 1 WORTH INTERNATIONAL MEDIA 1 APRIL 2010 - MARCH 2018
PUBLISHING COMPANY AND MULTI -MEDIA SOLUTIONS FIRM
• Assess client's business challenges and translate them into process/technical solutions;
• Facilitate client's process development initiatives to achieve business goals;
Identify client's opportunities for improved operational performance at the organizational level;
Conduct client's business operational assessments and deliver recommendations for improvements;
• Work with client's key stakeholders to develop strategic plan that outline company and departmental goals;
• Provide consultation to client's management and leaders for operational effectiveness;
• Provide recommendations on client's business process improvements and best practices;
• Provide recommendations to client's management and leaders on business operations and problem solving skills.
MARKETING MANAGER 1 WORTH INTERNATIONAL MEDIA GROUP 1 MAY 2007 - MARCH 2010
OPERATIONS MANAGER 1 MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL 1 SEPTEMBER 2004 - APRIL 2007
EDUCATION
ROCKWOOD LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 1 THE ART OF LEADERSHIP JANUARY 2016
Powerful Visioning, Listening, and Speaking, Effective Team -Building and Feedback, Honest and Intentional
Communication.
DUKE UNIVERSITY 1 NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE 1 MARCH 2015
Board Development, Financial Management, Human Resources, and Effective Planning and Evaluation.
NON-PROFIT LEADESRHIP CENTER OF TAMPA BAY 1 NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT 1 JAN - DEC 2013
Board Governance, Financial Oversight, and Marketing
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA 1 BACHELOR OF ARTS 1 2002 -2004
English, Creative Writing
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY 1 ASSOCIATES IN ARTS 1 2010 -2002
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1 2016 - PRESENT 1 EQUALITY FLORIDA
NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL 12011 - PRESENT 1 NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE
WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL CHAIR PERSON 1 2009 - 2014 1 NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - CHAIRPERSON 1 2006 - 2010 1 PRIDELINES YOUTH SERVICES
ACCOLADES
VISIONARY ICON AWARD 1 JANUARY 2017 1 FLORIDA YOUTH PRIDE COALITION
MOVEMENT LEADERS FELLOWSHIP 1 2015 - 2016 1 THE VICTORY INSTITUTE
TOP 100 MOVERS AND SHAKERS 1 2015 1 SOUTH FLORIDA GAY NEWS
YOUNG LUMINARY 1 OCTOBER 2013 1 SAVE DADE
OUT 50 1 OCTOBER 2013 1 SOUTH FLORIDA GAY NEWS
ENGAGED LEADERS FELLOWSHIP 1 2012 1 MIAMI FOUNDATION
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