Cynthia Esquivel Application Packageesquivel cynthia m
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
140 Jefferson Avenue Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
State Zip Code
7862023990
HomeWork
cesquivel@att.net
Email Address
7862023990
Cellular
Business Address City State Zip Code
Occupation:Business Name:
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 City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1:
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
Transportation, Parking and Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee
Visitor and Convention Authority
Miami Beach Commission For Women
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
No Professional Licenses Submitted.
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.
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:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:South Beach
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?
Transportation, Parking & Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee
● 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:
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
Miami Beach Chamber member
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
No Owned Property Information submitted.
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.
_____________________________
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.
Asian or Pacific IslanderRace/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 cynthia esquivel agreed to the following terms on 12/6/2020 4:18:35 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
reapplying to any Board and Committee.
YES
YES
YES
YES
I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
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.
Cynthia Esquivel
140 Jefferson Ave # 14003
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
December 6, 2020
Mr. Rafael Granado
Office of the City Clerk
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach Fl 33139
Dear Mr. Granado:
I would like to express my interest in 2021 committee member reappointment for Mayor Dan Gelber on
the Transportation, Parking & Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee.
I have a strong passion for advocating for our residents and business owners in our Miami Beach
Community.
Due to my past and current involvement with City of Miami Beach transportation team, the South of
Fifth Projects with SOFNA Committee. I feel that this past and current knowledge of city projects will
continue to greatly assist committee.
Experience:
Transportation, Parking, Bicycle-Pedestrian facilities -committee member 2018- present
• Worked as committee member representing Mayor Dan Gelber
• Advocate for SOF concerns and other areas of city
• Advocate for Senior Community Needs
▪ Local transportation- Bus and trolley
Miami Beach Senior Committee- 2019 -Present
• Volunteer and advocate for our Senior Community
• Listening to and gaining assistance/resources for Senior Community regarding Transportation
and other concerns.
SOFNA Committee 2015- 2019.
Past work completed for the SOFNA Committee:
• Managed data and statuses for all our South of Fifth (SOF) projects for 5 areas: Public Works,
CIP, Transportation, Green Space and Code Compliance.
• The two transportation contacts I work with are Josiel Ferrier and Milos Majstorovic along with
our SOF team. Identified concerns and problems related to pedestrian crosswalks, traffic lights,
all traffic light signage for all our South of Fifth neighborhood.
Skills:
1. Team player and builder- organizer
2. Consensus builder
3. Great listener
4. Problem solver
5. Ability to think big picture, out of box and on feet
6. Previous and current experience with AT&T Pioneers South Florida Board member roles (Vice
President, Community service manager and volunteer) (1999-present)
7. Previous Condo Board member -Courts of South Beach 2008 – Vice President
8. Strong working knowledge of Miami Beach streets and neighborhoods- have walked thru all of
them.
I am excited for the chance to utilize my expertise in assisting again as a committee member.
Looking forward to hearing back on committee position representing Mayor Dan Gelber.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Esquivel
Cynthia Esquivel
CYNTHIA M. ESQUIVEL
140 Jefferson Avenue #14003 • Miami Beach, FL 33139 • Phone: 786-202-3990 • cesquivel@att.net
SUMMARY Motivated, innovative, and results driven professional with demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple projects
while achieving quality results. Strong relationship builder with ability to manage and motivate cohesive teams
to achieve results.
Demonstrated strengths:
• Excellent Collaborator
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Teaching College Students (face-to-face, online & hybrid)
• Marketing, Technology and Telecommunications
• Advertising, Market Research and Promotions
• Problem Solver and Consensus builder
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
Marketing Professor (Adjunct) 2018- Present
• Responsible for creating content in support of the school course curriculum.
• Teach both undergraduate and MBA students the fundamentals of Retail Marketing and Business Management.
• Developed and implemented “South Beach Retailer Consultant Project” where students collaborated with various South
Beach business owners to learn business processes and best practices.
• Liaison between students, Miami Beach Chamber, and business owners in the “Washington Avenue Bid” project to provide
business owners recommendations for revitalizing retail stores, restaurants, and hotels on Washington Avenue to increase
brand awareness and revenue.
AT&T National Business Miami, FL
Client Relationship Manager 2018-Present
• Managed assigned base of business accounts to effectively maintaining positive account relationships.
• Provide effective telecommunications solutions- voice, data, mobile, cybersecurity and hardware.
• Interface with various internal business partners to provide solutions to a wide range of customer-faced problems.
• Respond to a wide range of inquiries, complaints and resolve issues aiming to obtain customer satisfaction.
Various Clients Miami, FL
Business Consultant 2015-2018
• Provided consultative services to various business owners by creating and managing various marketing and campaign
programs in the South Florida and nationwide.
• Managed the entire marketing campaign, creation, and delivery of collateral.
• Conducted research on account analysis, market trends and forecast to optimize sales goals.
• Provided enhancement recommendations for web content, social media, and other web-based platforms.
AT&T Advertising /YP Miami, FL
Account Manager 2012-2015
• Responsible for acquiring new advertisers for our online Digital/Mobile/Direct Mail platform.
• Daily interaction with internal/external business partners to understand industry products, trends and needs.
• Utilized consultative sales skills to assess advertiser goals and educate owners on the power of locally tracked and targeted
advertising. Exceeded sales objectives from 2012 to 2015
AT&T Indirect Channels, Miami, FL
Channel Account Manager 2004-2012
• Managed and supervised AT&T authorized partners.
• Ensured that business plan goals exceeded sales attainment and worked closely with each partner to assist with full
compliance on all AT&T requirements.
• Exceeded sales objectives 2004 -2012 - #1 Channel Manager Nationwide 2009 - President’s Club 2009
EDUCATION
Florida International University Miami, FL
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management – Int’l Business emphasis May 2001
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
Executive MBA - Business Administration/Marketing/Entrepreneurship emphasis December 2012
Dale Carnegie
Leadership, Management and Sales Courses May 2005
RECOGNITIONS
AT&T
• Top Sales Finish Winner – 2012, 2013, 2014,
• Service Excellence Award Winner – “Extraordinary Leader” April & October 2010, Jan 2012, Oct 2014
• Top Channel Manager Nationwide – 2009
• President’s Club Member - 1999, 2001, 2002, 2009
• Indirect Channel “Big Finish Winner”- 2006, 2007
• Fast Finish Winner 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003
• AT&T Telecom Pioneer of Year Award Dec 2009
ORGANIZATIONS
• AT&T Supplier Diversity Ambassador - 2004-2019
• AT&T Telecom Pioneers - South Florida -1998-Present
o Community Service Manager- 2006-2009, Vice President – 2009-2013
• SOFNA (South of Fifth Neighborhood Association) 2007-present
o SOFNA Safety Committee member 2015-2019
• Miami Beach Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee member 2018-present
• Miami Beach Senior Committee member 2019 -present
• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce- member 2017-present
• Miami Beach Women’s Chamber of Commerce- member 2017-present