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Edward Kring Application Package Page 1 of 6 F:\CLER\$ALL\REG\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS FINAL DRAFTS\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION REG FINAL.docx Updated: June 2020 BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION Last Name First Name Middle Initial Home Address City State Zip Code Cellular Telephone Work Telephone Home Telephone Email address Business Name Occupation Business Address City State Zip Code 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 Office of the City Clerk. Ad Hoc Anti-Bullying Task Force Health Advisory Committee Normandy Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District Advisory Council Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Health Facilities Authority Board Parks and Recreational Facilities Board Animal Welfare Committee Hispanic Affairs Committee Personnel Board Art in Public Places Committee Historic Preservation Board  Planning Board Audit Committee Housing Authority Police/Citizens Relations Committee Board of Adjustment Human Rights Committee Production Industry Council Budget Advisory Committee LGBTQ Advisory Committee Program for Public Information Committee Committee for Quality Education in Miami Beach Marine & Waterfront Protection Authority Senior Affairs Committee Committee on the Homeless Mayor’s 41st Street Committee Sustainability Committee Convention Center Advisory Board Mayor’s General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee Transportation, Parking, and Bicycle- Pedestrian Facilities Committee Cultural Arts Council Mayor’s Panel on Ocean Drive Visitor and Convention Authority Design Review Board Miami Beach Commission for Women Youth Commission Disability Access Committee Next Generation Council 1. _____________________________________ 2. _____________________________________ 3. _____________________________________ Professional License Type of Professional License License Number State of Issuance License Issuance Date License Expiration Date Note: If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of your currently effective corresponding professional license. Kring Edward Martí 1504 Bay Road, Apt: 1807 Miami Beach Florida 33139 305-972-4957 EddieMartiKring@gmail.com Community OrgnizerSAVE, Inc 1951 NW 7th Avenue, Suite 600 Miami FL 33136 LGBTQ Advisory Committee Page 2 of 6 F:\CLER\$ALL\REG\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS FINAL DRAFTS\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION REG FINAL.docx Updated: June 2020 ● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities , knowledge, and experience. Please list below: AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b, and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be affiliated with the City. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a. Resident of the City for a minimum of six months: Yes or No ● I am a resident of: South Beach Middle Beach North Beach Or b. Demonstrates an ownership interest (for a minimum of six months) in a business established in the City (for a minimum of six months): Yes or No “Ownership Interest” shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10% or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business. “Business” shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity or business association. Or c. Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months): Yes or No Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission. NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City affiliation requirements of sections 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit, stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requiremen ts. The original affidavit shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member. Page 3 of 6 F:\CLER\$ALL\REG\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS FINAL DRAFTS\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION REG FINAL.docx Updated: June 2020 ● Are you a registered active lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? Yes or No ● Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes or No If yes, please explain in detail: ● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach Code? Yes or No If yes, please explain in detail: ● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach money? Yes or No If yes, please explain in detail: ● Are you currently serving on any City Board or Committee? Yes or No If yes, which Board/Committee? ● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name Position _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name Position ● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach? Yes or No If so, which department and title? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent , spouse , child brother or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach? Yes or No If “Yes,” identify person(s) and department(s):  Note: If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below questions: • Have you ever resided in one of the City’s Historic Districts for at least one year? Yes or No If you answered “Yes,” please indicate: From: To Address Dates From: To Address Dates N/A N/A Page 4 of 6 F:\CLER\$ALL\REG\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS FINAL DRAFTS\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION REG FINAL.docx Updated: June 2020 NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 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 the Board/Committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office . (Miami Beach City Code Section 2-26) o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts. (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1) o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local governmental agencies or authorities. o Voting conflict – Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Sectio n 112.3143, Florida Statutes. I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION ; AND I HAVE RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.” _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant’s Signature Date Name of Applicant (PLEASE PRINT) Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or reapplying to any Board and Committee □ I have answered all questions fully. □ I have attached additional sheets, if necessary, to provide required information. □ I have attached a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license. □ I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgement Statement. □ I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report. □ Submit complete application package. Via Email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov Via U.S. Mail or in Person: City of Miami Beach Office of the City Clerk / Board and Committee Section 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor Miami Beach, FL 33139 If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or telephone: 305.673.7411. Note: Florida Statutes §119.071: The role of the Office of the City Clerk is to receive and maintain forms filed as public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please: 1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address; 2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and 3) Do not attach a photograph. Edward Martí Kring Page 5 of 6 F:\CLER\$ALL\REG\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS FINAL DRAFTS\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION REG FINAL.docx Updated: June 2020 BC@miamibeachfl.gov BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with Miami- Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Provision Code Section 2-11.1(i) (2) Last Name First Name Middle Initial I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Requirements. One of the following forms must be filed with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year: 1. A “Source of Income Statement;” or 2. A “Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)1;” or 3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return. Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both. Signature Date 1 Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However, compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement. Kring Edward M Page 6 of 6 F:\CLER\$ALL\REG\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS FINAL DRAFTS\BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION REG FINAL.docx Updated: June 2020 Email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT Last Name First Name Middle Initial The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to comply with City diversity reporting requirements. Gender: Male Female Other I prefer not to answer. Race/Ethnic Categories: What is your race? African American/Black Asian or Pacific Islander Caucasian/White Native American/American Indian Other – Print Race: I prefer not to answer. Do you consider yourself to be Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino/a? Yes No I prefer not to answer. Do you consider yourself Physically Disabled? Yes No I prefer not to answer this question. Hispanic/Latino/White Kring Edward M Edward Martí Kring (305) 972-4957 | edwardkring@gmail.com Education Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL December 2011 Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Affairs Concentration in Sociology Professional Experience Safeguarding American Values for Everyone (SAVE), INC July 2020 – Present Community & Field Organizer Miami, Florida • Responsible for creation of grassroots action plan to engage LGBTQ people and allies community • Manages recruitment, training, and leadership development of volunteers • Maintains volunteer database Greenbox Capital January 2019 – Present Strategic Partnerships and Culture Development Director Miami Gardens, Florida • Fostered new partnerships and maintaining existing relationships throughout the US and CAN • Developed new strategic partnerships through brand and cultural educational sessions • Managed and executed daily, weekly, monthly and yearly action plans Liberty Health October 2018 – December 2018 Statewide Field Marketing Manager Florida • Developed, organized and executed sales strategy in Florida – including recruiting/training of statewide outreach team • Managed and fostered relationships with key stakeholders to create brand awareness and loyalty • Lead project manager between marketing and sales, dispensary operations and other departments to ensure consistent branding • Created and implemented quarterly field marketing plan based on segmented marketing strategies and grassroots principles • Pioneer statewide and regional segmented communications and marketing strategies – collateral materials and swag items • Managed all domains of field campaign, collaborate lead acquisition through grassroots collaboration • Evaluated organizational structure and provided consultation to management on opportunities for growth City of Tallahassee September 2016 – October 2018 Community Engagement Ambassador Tallahassee, FL • Principal project manager for several annual community events including The Longest Table • Developed and executed Citizen Engagement Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Director of Communications • Official host of US Department of State foreign dignitaries from the International City/County Management Association • Designated as a City resource, spokesperson, and liaison to the public and media outlets • Provided technical leadership on citizen engagement in local decision-making processes to the City Commission and Mayor • Led the development of program strategies, planning, and implementation of community outreach activities for city projects • Prepared marketing campaigns: collateral materials, tours, public information tools to promote special events and City services • Fostered positive and collaborative relationships with community residents, local nonprofit organizations, businesses, and student organizations from three major colleges and universities • Spearheaded marketing and rebranding efforts to increase public transit ridership amongst college students in Tallahassee (FSU, FAMU and TCC) • Delivered public outreach with goal of enhancing existing relationships as well as building new strategic partnerships amongst customers of various city departments, city residents, and local businesses Tallahassee Hospitality Group January 2014 – June 2016 Private Events & Community Affairs Director Tallahassee, FL • Developed new business through targeted marketing and strategic engagement of prospects • Increased year-to-date net sales by 40% within four months • Coordinated team of over 30 in executing over 60 monthly catering events – small-and-large scale event management • Recruited, managed, and trained a team of over 40 team members • Managed strategic partnerships with patrons, distributors, and key community stakeholders • Reviewed incoming charitable giving sponsorship requests to maximize exposure and return on investment • Oversaw corporate responsibility and branding efforts including charitable events and general community presence • New concept development and launch Big Bend Homeless Coalition September 2011 – January 2014 Volunteer and Community Affairs Coordinator Tallahassee, FL • Established and executed two signature events (Pay It Forward Fish Fry & Champions of Hope), raising over $150,000 • Volunteer management involving all elements relating to recruitment, training and retention of over 5,000 volunteers • Collaborated with national, state and local subject matter experts to develop and design curriculum for our core audiences including volunteers, board of directors, donors and other key stakeholders • Managed social media to increase online presence through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Instagram Apple Inc, Naples, FL June 2007 – August 2008 Personal Shopper/Mac Specialist • Pioneered new customer educational experience strategy with Apple’s corporate office for national implementation of personalized shopping tours to help educate first time customers • Coordinated customer satisfaction tactics during launch of iPhone and other major product launches • Presented daily workshops on Mac products with highest level of attendance recorded of local Apple stores Languages/ Skills • Fluent in spoken Spanish and Intermediate written Spanish • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Mac/Windows), iWork and iLife (iMovie video editing) • Advanced Skill in Mac OS X (Mojave)/Windows | intermediate Skill in Photoshop 7.0/CS6 Awards • Tallahassee Magazine Top Singles, 32,000 Raised for Capital City Youth Services, July 2018 • New Public Servant Institute Graduate – City of Tallahassee, Dec 2017 • Charles Billings Public Service Award – Florida State University, May • Community Pride Award – Family Tree, April 2009 • Leadership Certification – Florida Junior Community College Student Government Ass. Feb. 2006 • Awarded full scholarship for first in the family college attendee – Edison College, May 2004 Volunteer/Internship Experience Association of Fundraising Professionals – Big Bend Chapter January 2013– January 2014 Board of Directors Member, Communications Chair Tallahassee, FL Florida State University November 2010 – May 2011 Department of Sociology, Research Assistant Tallahassee, FL Florida Supreme Court June 2010 – August 2010 Office of Court Improvement (OSCA), Intern Tallahassee, FL Equality Florida, Equality Begins with Fair Districts Campaign April 2009 – August 2009 Statewide, Orlando, FL Equality Florida, Fairness for All Families Campaign August 2008 – November 2008 Florida State University Campus Coordinator Tallahassee, FL Florida Jr. Community College Student Government Association (FJCCSGA) April 2007 – June 2007 District One Coordinator/Assistant Coordinator Naples, FL Student Government Association (SGA), Edison College May 2005 – May 2007 President Naples, FL