Laurie Kaye Davis Application PackageDavis Laurie Kaye
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
5965 Alton Rd Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33140
State Zip Code
(305) 868-8724(305) 790-6404
HomeWork
lkayedavis@gmail.com
Email AddressCellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
5965 Alton
City
Florida
State
33140-
Zip Code
Commonwealth Institute South Florida
Occupation:Business Name:
Executive Director
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that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
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Miami Beach Commission For Women
Committee for Quality Education in Miami Beach
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Florida Real Estate Sales SL504709 9/30/2019 9/30/2021
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your currently effective corresponding professional license.
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:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:Yes
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:N/A
Or
b.
"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.
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):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 section 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 requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony: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:
● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes If yes, which board?
Miami Beach Commission for Women
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Executive director for not-for-profit that advances women in leadership. Extensive understanding, experience and
knowledge of issues that impact women in business.
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 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).
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 equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Position
Montessori Academy at St. Johns Board Member
Alton Road Homeowners Association Board Member
St. Johns Methodist United Church Leadership Team
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
5965 Alton Rd.
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● 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):
No relative's information submitted.
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
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.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Female
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
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.”
I Laurie Kaye Davis agreed to the following terms on 11/3/2020 6:15:17 PM
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I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
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telephone: 305.673.7411
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LAURIE KAYE DAVIS
5965 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Phone: (305) 790-6404
Email: LKayeDavis@aol.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Over 30 years of successful business management experience in a broad spectrum of industries
as well as extensive leadership participation in civic and community organizations. Unique ability
to assess current situations, create better team collaborations, and bring about better
performance in short order. Respected as a motivational, lead by example manager.
Outstanding communication, administrative, analytical, and organizational skills.
Managed or directed:
• Women’s business and professional non-profit providing leadership development,
high level networking and mentoring through content rich events and programming
• Mentor program for a non-profit with a budget over $7 million and development
department for a non-profit with a budget exceeding $5 million
• Sales/leasing program for $25 million mall renovation
• Retail department with sales exceeding $1.5 million • Sales, operations, and personnel management for a 90 office executive suite
business
WORK HISTORY
2013-Present Executive Director, The Commonwealth Institute South Florida
Manage the South Florida Chapter of a Boston based non-profit that is a network of
business and professional women in our community. Oversee and coordinate both the
development as well as the administrative management of the organization. Proactively
manage the relationship with the President and Advisory Board, developing and
implementing the strategic direction of the organization and sponsor and membership
development. Assist in budget design and financial oversight and responsible for
management of staff and volunteers.
2000-Present LKD Consulting Group
Provide consulting and business support to a wide variety of organizations including a 6
year contract with a federally funded not-for-profit academic achievement program, a 3
year teaching contract with a Montessori school, a 2 year contract with a start-up children’s
clothing manufacturer, and a not-for-profit child care center. Current project required
orchestrating all elements of a mentor program from concept to design to selection,
assessment, matching and orientations of mentors and mentees.
1993-1999 Executive Recruiter, The Farwell Group
Responsible for the client development, recruitment, and placement program for marketing
and administrative positions for a recruiting firm
with billings exceeding $1 million. Conducted all interviewing, qualifying and background
checking of potential candidates for our client companies
1992-1993 Director of Development, Children's Home Society
Volunteer role led to permanent position directing the fundraising activities for a large
social service agency providing temporary shelter for abused, abandoned, and neglected
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children. Devised and administered fundraising strategies, major donor events, and annual
appeal campaigns with a staff of four.
1989-1992 Center Manager/Director of Retail Leasing, The Adler Group
In charge of several different projects for a commercial real estate developer. Initially
established a retail leasing division with leasing and management responsibility for two
100,000 square foot strip shopping centers. Later set up the leasing and operations for an
executive suite business, increasing occupancy from 36% to 90% within nine months.
1988-1989 Marketing Agent, Balcor Development Company (Division of American Express Corporation)
Brought on board for a temporary position through grand opening of a 650,000 square foot
mall renovation project. Successfully marketed the Mall bringing occupancy from 65% to
95%.
1984-1988 Buyer, Cedars Medical Center
Administered the buying program for infant wear, children's wear, and toys for the gift shop
of a 700 bed hospital. Responsible for a spending budget of $30,000.
1982-1984 Sales and Purchasing, Fiesta Farms
Managed sales and operations for a cut flower importer with sales grossing $2 million.
1979-1982 Department Manager, Federated Department Stores
Began as a college intern in Area Research in Cincinnati and after graduating went to
Burdines of Florida as the Assistant Buyer for Men's Sportswear. Promoted to Department
Manager in the largest department store in the USA. Responsible for the sales and
merchandising program and a sales staff of seventeen.
EDUCATION
1977-1980 BSBA, High Honors – University of Florida
COMMUNITY & CIVIC SERVICE
St. John's United Methodist Church Leadership Team 2009-Present
Staff/Parish Relations Chair 1995-1999
Child Care Center Board Chair 1997-2003
City of Miami Beach Commission for Women 2014-Present
Community Relations Board 2006-2013
Alton Road Homeowners Association VP/Secretary 2005–Present
Miami Beach Senior High School PTSA President & Board Member
Peer 2 Peer Mentor Program 2009-2013
Mt Sinai Hospital The Cancer Lifeline Board 2007-2010
Miami Children’s Hospital Hugs & Kisses Committee 2000-2006
The Daily Bread Food Bank Advisory Board Member 1992-2000