Scherazade King Application PackageKing Scherazade
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
5808 Alton Rd Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33140-2023
State Zip Code
7864532525
HomeWork
scherazade@amplifyme.us
Email AddressCellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
5808 Alton Rd
City
Florida
State
33140-2023
Zip Code
Amplifyme
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Executive Director
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1775 Washington Ave #8E (Collins Park)9/1/2007 9/30/2013
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● I am resident of:Middle Beach
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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.
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● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Civic engagement, civic participation and community building expertise
Start up experience and this committee is a "start up."
Strategic planning, organizational development/culture, and change management expertise
PR, social marketing, audience engagement, communications and media expertise
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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)
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an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
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● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
Home at 5808 Alton Road
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● 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?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
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BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
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 filled 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.
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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.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
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comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
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ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
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S C H E R A Z A D E D A R U V A L L A K ING
5808 A L T O N R O A D , M I A M I B E A C H , F L O R I D A 33140| 617.320.6433 /C E L L | S C H E R A ZA D E K I N G 1 @ gmail.com
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E
• Resourceful executive with an adaptive management style and proven track record of delivering measurable
results for businesses, nonprofits and campaigns of conscience domestically and internationally for over 20
years.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning, organizational development, community relations, growth strategy,
audience and community engagement, branding and communications, marketing, project and program
management, process improvement, and capacity building.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships, influence colleagues and peers, and mobilize stakeholders
toward common goals and desired outcomes.
• Strategic thinker and trusted partner with ability to quickly assess issues, anticipate future needs, develop
solutions, make good decisions and execute a plan. Strong aptitude for establishing structure in ambiguous
environments while maintaining flexibility for creativity and innovation.
• Significant accomplishments in media, marketing and communications, program development and
management for millennial and diverse populations, performance improvement, collaboration, teambuilding,
outreach, corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and community building.
H I G H L I G H T O F S K I L L S A N D A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
Leadership and Organizational Development
• Served on the senior leadership team that prepared a company for it’s IPO.
• Successfully lead 2 three year strategic planning processes, 4 business planning processes, one naming
process, and 10 logo, branding and identity processes. Supported numerous others. Supervised various
departments, staff and volunteer teams.
• Recruited and managed a diverse team of 13 visionary professionals with bac kgrounds in media, academia,
film, music, advertisement, health, and law to effectively pilot and launch a 501c3 startup initiative addressing
civic engagement and the media. Raised 100% of seed funding. Forged strategic partnerships with corporate,
government, nonprofit, and academic institutions such as MTV, Harvard University, W.K. Kellogg Foundation,
DHHS, NAMAC, State of FL, and State of MA resulting in over $2.5M in grants and contracts.
• Spearheaded a portfolio of civic engagement projects that reflected the mission of the organization while
cultivating a sense of community, excellence, professionalism, continuous learning, and high morale with our
team of board, staff, artist, youth program participants, and volunteers earning us Harvard Business Scho ol’s
Venture Philanthropy Award among other accolades.
• Launched 3 successful social entrepreneurial ventures (one of which was sold) focusing on strategic business
planning, change management, and social marketing and communications. In each case, revenues more than
tripled in two years and continued to grow exponentially. Started a private foundation for a philanthropist.
• Served on several board of directors and was elected to offices of Chair, Vice President, and Clerk while
helping navigate change, reorganization, strategic and contingency planning, capital campaigns, etc.
Quality Improvement, Change Management and Capacity Building
• Led needs assessment and workflow process review of 100+ member accounting team in three offices
resulting in a work redistribution strategy and a 35% gain in efficiency eliminating the need for redundant staff.
• Provided technical assistance to university officials in management, administration, proposal development and
resource mobilization to improve operations resulting in USAID support.
• Consulted with Ghanaian small businesses and programs supporting microenterprise development to evaluate
and improve business practices. Trained 10 entrepreneurs in management, marketing, and accounting.
• Performed planning, risk assessment, management recommendation letters, and internal control reports for
client engagements. Provided effective solutions to weaknesses in internal controls systems.
Communications, Marketing, Outreach, and Visibility
• Managed a $350K public relations budget resulting in improved brand amplification and corporate citizenship
outcomes. Built the team and oversaw the development of key experiential marketing events.
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• Spearheaded branding, communications and social marketing strategies for statewide public health
campaigns targeted to reach 500K youth and millennials including adaptations for Twitter, Facebook, bus-
wraps, tshirts, and other media.
• Provided development and visibility for emerging professional artists in music, film, and video to create
messages that inform, inspire, and engage our citizenry in action for positive change. Media wins include MTV,
HBO, ABC, NBC, CBS, Current TV, Free Speech TV, BNNTV, Boston Globe, Miami Herald, Baltimore Sun,
Boston Herald, Boston Metro, Bay State Banner and many radio and community media outlets.
• Executive producer of numerous promotional videos for organizations airing on network and cable stations.
E X P E R I E N C E
THE POWER COMPANY, Miami Beach, FL Present
A full service communication & strategy consulting boutique committed to turning on the power of socially responsible
organizations in the public and private sector to communicate their true voice, vision and value to their communities.
Principal (2015 - present)
Provides organizations with branding, marketing, communications, and strategy services in print, web, content (social
media, brochures), audio/video production including public service announcements, events and experiential marketing,
that effectively engage their constituents. Manages a team of talented subcontractors. Previous clients include Florida
Keys AA, United Strategic, Catalyst Miami, Moguldom, Boston Public Health Commission, Citizen Schools, JPNDC,
The Barr Foundation, Third Sector New England, Health Resources in Action, The Praxis Project, Casa Esperanza.
MOGULDOM, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2014 – 2015
Moguldom Media Group (MMG) is a leading global digital media and entertainment company that develops and
leverages online brands and content across mobile, social, online video and film. Moguldom’s p ortfolio of brands reach
over 29 million monthly unique visitors and generate over 391 million monthly pageviews. Moguldom Media Group is
obsessed with innovation and being ahead of the curve, and generally focuses on diverse, underserved markets.
Senior Vice President Strategic Initiatives (2014 – 2015)
Provided leadership on a macro level across all Moguldom divisions in various cities across the globe to develop and
implement innovative initiatives and that integrate to advance the organization’s mission and vision. Was a lead
corporate culture creator promoting a creative and resourceful entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven,
results-driven and audience engagement oriented. Quickly assessed issues, anticipated future needs, developed
solutions, made good decisions and executed plans. Worked independently and/or collaboratively on projects, from
conception to completion, and handled a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion while
functioning with a high degree of autonomy.
• Headed up all Public Relations, Branding, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Corporate Communication
work. Engaged PR firms in the US and London to drive PR to amplify our corporate brand. Support our
individual brands such as MadameNoire, Bossip, Styleblazer, and AFK with their PR efforts.
• Lead brand definition and amplification efforts including drafting the organizational mission, vision, and values.
• Lead successful search processes for the Chief Operating Officer, VP Revenue, Board of Directors, and other
high level mission critical positions. Assumed an “acting” role for key positions until they are staffed.
• Project managed the development of MNTV, a subscription television service similar to Netflix, focused on the
African American demographic. Managed partner selection, contracts, budget, marketing, and staffing.
• Lead an internal audit of the new film studios division that resulted in a reorganization, new leadership, revised
production budget, workflow redesign and process re-engineering. Very hands on with broad concepting,
editing and film review. Associate Producer credits on some films.
• Started the first Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives including a scholarship fund, paid time off policy for
four annual volunteer days, and national nonprofit partners for volunteerism and employee engagement.
• Launched the development of Moguldom’s first ever digital media festival to rival SXSW and Essence festivals.
• Served as the senior consultant to the CEO on the development and implementation of strategies for
Moguldom and related entities. Established overarching objectives, ensured the necessary staffing, resources,
and internal project management to achieve objectives.
• Incubated new projects and business models. Conduct feasibility studies, internal audits, business planning,
and recruiting for key strategic imperatives.
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• Identified disruptive and trendsetter ideas in digital media, digital marketing, advertising and entertainment by
researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracked individual contributors and
their accomplishments.
• Served as the President of the CEO’s private foundation that provides funding to children’s initiatives in Africa.
AMPLIFYME, Boston, MA and Miami, FL 2002 – 2014
Amplifyme is a national nonprofit organization that uses the media arts to amplify the engagement of all people in
action for positive change. Signature programs weave music, video and online media production, civic engagement,
social justice, media literacy/democracy, and youth development to promote empowerment, action, self -esteem,
responsibility, and intergenerational respect and communicati on.
Executive Director (2002- 2014)
Directed and facilitated all aspects of a multi-faceted national nonprofit organization with creativity, vision, and
inclusion. Spearheaded activities with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and partners that enlivened and
reflected the mission of the organization. Responsible for developing relationships with individual donors, foundations
and the corporate sponsors that provide the fiscal sustainability for the organization. Sought opportunities with
legislators, advocates and others to deliver services needed by the community. Served as a key spokesperson of the
organization and a prolific keynote speaker, presenter, panelist, and thought leader nationwide .
• Received a special commendation from the President’s National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities
Youth Program Award committee as one of 50 exemplary organizations serving youth nationwide. Received
Harvard Business School’s Venture Philanthropy Award to grow Amplifyme to scale.
• Supervised the creation and implementation of four signature programs: 1) Youth Media Institute, 2)
Empowerment Music Program, 3) Movement Pictures Video Program, 4) Electronic Community Media
Program. Provided a space for ad hoc programs that enabled the organization to be responsive to current
events in the media and pop culture, including televised youth programs, public service announcements, film
shorts, conferences, apprenticeships, workshops resulting in enthusiastic media coverage and participation.
• Recruited, trained and managed a staff of 13 plus 30 volunteers and interns to achieve outstanding results.
Facilitated and reported to a Board of Directors of 12 professionals and a youth advisory council.
• Served as producer and director of “Connect With Me,” a film commissioned by the City of Miami Beach and
showcased at the Colony Theater on Lincoln Road. Served as producer of "If I had a Minute with the
President" a video created by middle school students to leverage influence on decision -making that affects
them. This nonpartisan video was featured on the floor of the Democratic National Convention on CSPAN and
on national television network stations. Since then the video has aired on the local ABC, NBC, and CBS
affiliates with youth and staff guest appearances.
• Produced the video entitled “Diana” that a winner in the Media That Matters Film Festival in New York.
• "Voices of Youth" video was a top 10 finalist in UNICEF's global youth video competition.
• Created and pitched Youth Urban Update, a show that aired for two years on WHDH Channel 7 (an NBC
affiliate) to empower youth in civic dialogue and public debate.
• Directed the subsidiary record label devoted solely to providing socially conscious and socially responsible
music in various popular genres to the listening public. Released multi-genre compilation CD featuring artists
such as Roger Miller, Bounty Killer, Soulfege, Foundation Movement, Iyeoka Okowao, and 17 year-old spoken
word artist Sofia Snow. Oversaw all production, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing efforts.
• Worked with producers and artistic directors to develop and manage artist’s brand. Promoted and manged
artists to achieve the maximum visibility including CD release parties, concerts, radio and television
appearances, and speaking engagements. Artist featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam.
NEXT GENERATION CONSULTING GROUP, Boston, MA 2000 – 2002
NGCG focuses on promoting positive social change through strategic planning, leadership and organizational
development, evaluation, and social entrepreneurship to build healthy communities.
Senior Consultant – Oracle Software Implementation (2000- 2002)
Spear-headed initiatives in a range of clients from multi-state, multi-organization companies to community based
organizations. Communicated and collaborated with management to implement change management strategy and
align business processes and job design with best practice to ensure maximum performance improvement. Clients
included The Mentor Network and Whittier Street Community Health Center.
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BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER, Boston, MA 1997 – 2000
Boston Medical Center is an extraordinary community of health care providers with a full spectrum of pediatric, adult
and advanced specialty care. BMC is devoted to the proposition that every person, regardless of his or her social or
economic circumstances, deserves the best health care.
Senior Planner and Senior Project Manager (1997- 2000)
Collaborated with management to set achievable organizational goals and determine strategies t o reach them cost
effectively. Served as Project Manager on several projects, like the Lawson Systems Implementation, that
implemented these strategies including reorganization, relocation, and consolidation activities . Implemented a guiding
coalition that developed consensus in the vision and strategy. Empowered work groups for broad based action.
Designed training curriculum, manuals and programs such as job rotation, workshops, industry updates, etc. to
promote employee development and quality improvement. Implemented effective performance management systems
and motivational instruments.
• Developed Administrative Procedure Manual to help facilitate the flow of transactions and information through
functional financial areas following the new systems implementation.
• Appointed to three key hospital-wide committees: Employee Recognition Committee, Diversity Committee and
the Patient Satisfaction Committee. Established formal standards of service excellence and implemented a
coordinated series of initiatives to introduce, communicate, develop, measure, and reinforce exceptional
service behaviors.
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, Ghana, West Africa 1995 – 1997
UCC is a leading university with one of the foremost business schools in Ghana.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics and Business Studies
International Foundation for Education and Self Help Fellow
Taught principles of Management, Personnel Management, Business Communication, and International Business in
classes ranging from 25 to 250 students. Contributed to the development of objectives and curriculum for the new
Masters in Commerce Program.
SDK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, Silver Spring, Maryland 1993 – 1995
Consulting practice providing domestic and international nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s) with best practice
management, process engineering, and fiscal solutions.
Management and Financial Consultant
Provided grant and financial management services utilizing skills in organizational strategy and finance. Coordinated
the competitive bidding process and negotiated contracts. Conducted workshops on various aspects of management
including project planning, problem solving and decision-making, motivation and retention, group behavior, and
diversity. Formulated and implemented solutions resulting in significant cost reduction and income generation. Clients
include International Human Rights Law Group and Center for Justice and International Law.
COOPERS & LYBRAND, Washington, DC 1990 – 1993
Currently known as PricewaterhouseCoopers, the company has member firm offices in 757 cities in 151 countries.
PwC US was named one of Fortune's '100 Best Companies to Work For' in 2009
Senior Associate - General Practice (1991-1993)
Planned and managed audit and consulting engagements in the non-profit, health care, government, banking, and
communications industries. Prepared financial statements, consolid ations, management recommendation letters,
internal control reports and risk assessments. Compiled strategic information for new business development.
Conducted presentations to partners, managers, and clients.
Associate – Mergers and Acquisitions (1990-1991)
Prepared analysis supporting leveraged buyout transactions. Performed due diligence for corporate mergers and
acquisitions.
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E D U C A T I O N UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Bachelor in Business Administration
Texas Achievement Award Foster Parker Memorial Scholarship
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
THE PARTNERSHIP INC., Executive leadership training program
for selected professionals of color 1999 – 2000
Facilitative Leadership Certificate, Interaction Associates 2001
NAMAC Youth Media Leadership Institute, National leadership training
and youth media industry field building 2004 – 2005
NAMAC Executive Director’s Retreat and Peer Coaching Year 2006
Rockwood Leadership Institute, National leadership development
for media policy reform and coalition building 2008 – 2009
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Civic Engagement Learning Year
National program for civic engagement best practices 2008 – 2009
Managing in Turbulent Times, The Nonprofit Finance Fund 2008
Outcomes Measurement and Evaluation, Boston Capacity Tank 2009
Adaptive Leadership, Third Sector New England 2009
H O N O R S Harvard Business School Venture Philanthropy Award
National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Finalist
Rockwood Media, Communications, and Information Policy Fellow
Teachers for Africa Award
Teacher Recognition Award, University of Cape Coast
C O M M U N I T Y Board Chair, Amplifyme
A C T I V I T I E S Board Member, Greater Miami Youth Symphony
Board Member, Church by the Sea
Past Board Member and Board Clerk, Boston Neighborhood Network Television (BNNTV)
Past Board Member, Hope Church
Past Board Vice Chair, Tracing Center for Slavery and the Nation
Past Member, Boston Coalition of 100 Black Women
Past Board Member, Lena Park Community Development Corporation
Past Board Vice President, Ecumenical Social Action Committee (ESAC)
Past Board Member, Greater Egleston Community High School
P R O F E S S I O N A L Member, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
A F F I L I A T I O N S Member, The Commonwealth Institute
Member, National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC)
Member, Listen Up Youth Media Network
Member, Progressive Communicator’s Network
Member, South Florida Women of Color Empowerment Institute