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Troy Wright Application PackageWright Troy E Last Name First Name Middle Initial 1504 Bay Road MIAMI BEACH Home Address City Florida 33139 State Zip Code (305)-916-0790 HomeWork Twright@Washavemb.com Email Address (206)-383-8386 Cellular MIAMI BEACH Business Address 1234 WASHINGTON AVENU #204 City Florida State 33139 Zip Code WASHINGTON AVENUE BID Occupation:Business Name: WASHINGTON AVENUE BID 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: Black Affairs Advisory Committee Cultural Arts Council Youth Commission 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 License Number Issuance Date Expire Date Troy E. Wright W623805601680 4/12/2019 5/8/2028 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):Yes 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:No If yes, which board? ● 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: As a Miami Beach resident, and the Executive Director of the Washington Avenue Business Improvement District, I am excited about the opportunity to serve my community. Over the past decade in Miami, I created several African American opportunities for education, art & culture. I created the You 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? No Organization Information Submitted. ● 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. African-American/BlackRace/Ethnic Categories What is your race? No details providedOther Description: Gender:Male 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 Troy Wright agreed to the following terms on 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. TROY E. WRIGHT Twrightway1@gmail.com 206-383-8386 Executive Marketing & Business Development PROFILE An action-oriented leader and coach with a strong track record of performance in Business Development, Marketing, Startup Innovation, Executive Management and Change Management. Specializes in the ability to turn around, scale and generate revenue for companies, nonprofits and startups while measuring the successful outcomes. EXPERIENCE Washington Avenue Business Improvement District – Executive Director February 2019 – present Oversee the development, management and execution of the marketing and development efforts for the Washington Avenue BID. I am responsible for cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with property owners, businesses, public officials, community and business leaders and the media; providing leadership and expertise on downtown issues; constantly stimulating commercial, retail, tourism and cultural activities through innovative marketing and promotional initiatives; recruiting new businesses to the district; advocating for downtown businesses, and administration of the BID. Set-up connecting channels for business to communicate • Represent 98 Property owners • Represent 300 business owners • Increased pedestrian traffic by 15% • Reduced vaccines by 20% • Created Live Music & Arts Series • Created Wine & Beer Taste • Mediate for new development on the Avenue Emblem WCC - Miami, FL – President January 2015 – January 2019 Emblem is a complete consulting platform that builds impactful ecosystems, restructures and improves challenged companies, startups and nonprofits. Services also include influencer marketing, fundraising, digital marketing, sales, business development and executive leadership. Below are examples of the most recent consulting engagements: Ecotech Visions - Miami, FL - Consultant April 2018 – January 2019 Supervises and coaches 15 companies in entrepreneurship, marketing, grant writing, and programming for an incubator and makerspace that assists entrepreneurs in creating, planning and launching innovative and “green” technology and manufacturing businesses. • Created education course and documentation, syllabus and curriculum for Florida Department of Education approved certification. • Negotiated 500K in grants to create, market and host 4 coding programs • Increases efficiency by realigning company workload and implementing best practices, allowing the company to improve productivity by 27%. TROY E. WRIGHT Twrightway1@gmail.com 206-383-8386 Executive Marketing & Business Development • Improves company and portfolio companies’ image through effective management of social media, proactive updates and targeted public relations. • Creates youth entrepreneurship programs and education programs in collaboration with local, state and federal government for the underserved communities. Online Services IDM- Miami, FL- Business Development Consultant November 2017-2018 Developed new business and marketing strategies for an internet marketing, website design and SEO company. • Generated over 2,000 new contacts by networking events and cold calling. • Created new social media management offering, resulting in immediate new business opportunities. • Increased sales by 10%. DreamFu Ventures / Eight Dragons - Miami, FL - Consultant March 2016- November 2017 Structured and managed for a startup, DreamFu Ventures / Eight Dragons, platform that connects technology entrepreneurs with mentors and investors. • Created a nation-wide affiliate program to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem at co-working spaces educational institutions, businesses, investments groups, community organizations and churches. • Initiated and managed partnerships with financial institutions, investors and mentors. • Created and conducted workshops, seminars, networking events and conferences. • Created marketing material for website collateral, programs, and tour. Non- Disclosure- Private Non-Profit – Miami, FL - Consultant January 2015 -March 2016 Recruited to restructure an independent Foundation, a non-profit organization under the auspices of the Miami Foundation. • Launched the new image of the Foundation by changing the focus to youth empowerment. • Developed new business relationships including the White House, Department of Education and major corporations that resulted in over $550k in new grants, sponsorships and donations. • Created and conducted the first YES Summit, a National Youth Empowerment & Solutions Summit for high school students - 1,200 students worked together to create solutions • Created and developed 20 scholarships/partnerships in 20 cities. • Managed and coached an operations team that resulted in the team’s increase in skill sets and productivity. • Restructured and managed the foundation’s expenses and budget resulting in 40% reduction of costs. • Created a multi-year marketing plan, inclusive of national give, media and digital campaigns that resulted increased website traction (525,000/month), newsletter subscriptions (0 to 24,000) and social media followers: Facebook (250,000) and Twitter (4,000). TROY E. WRIGHT Twrightway1@gmail.com 206-383-8386 Executive Marketing & Business Development Florida National University – Hialeah, FL - Corporate Education Liaison May 2011 - December 2014 Recruited by the Founders and President to generate new business opportunities, increase enrollment and establish a strong client base. • Established 83 B2B partnerships resulting in a 24% increase in enrollment by partnering with local chamber of commerce, local governments and C-level executives. • Created and executed marketing campaigns, workshops, seminars and events that resulted in a 33% increase in revenue. • Founded the first FNU newsletter and served as Chief Editor. • Created the largest youth education partnership in the history of the City of Hialeah. • Developed a program that resulted in 73 scholarships for the underserved. Experience Hendrix - Family of Jimi Hendrix - Seattle, WA – Vice President January 2000 - January 2011 Recruited by the family of legendary guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, to provide leadership, strategic vision, management for the Jimi Hendrix Family Foundation and Record Label, after assisting the Hendrix family to retain the rights for the name, likeness and image of Jimi Hendrix. • Immediately generated over $8 million in new business by identifying new sales opportunities, strategic marketing, and increasing fan club membership. • Developed a multi-year $120 million business plan and negotiated legal agreements binding company in US and International affairs. • Implemented alignment of merchandise with defined markets resulting in sales at 130% of the budget of pretax profits. • Negotiated independent product and distribution that exceeded over 25 million with Universal Entertainment, Sony, Warner, Capitol Music Group and international distributors. • Challenged to reduce expenses and build a consolidated image and conscious organization spanning 200+ acquisitions of digital, analog, video and film recordings. • Created, managed and monitored timely marketing strategies to increase visibility in national publications such as Billboard top 40 & Urban Network Magazine. Defined a promotion plan resulting in artist reaching Billboard Top 40. • Identified key board members and reported to the board to review business functions, staffing needs, operating expenses and production. • Projected demand forecast estimations using quantitative methods, such as the use of historical sales data or current data from test markets. • Effectively recruited, developed staff and external partners for company operations. • Planned and implemented 16 national/international Hendrix tours, contests, and festivals by collaborating with national arts and repertoire, street teams, radio, television, magazines and other media. TROY E. WRIGHT Twrightway1@gmail.com 206-383-8386 Executive Marketing & Business Development • Programmed and directed the first production of “First Rays of the New Rising Sun” that sold over 1 million units. EDUCATION • Better Business Bureau - Arbitrator • Shoreline College - Associate Arts • Central Washington University • Christian Bible Institute -BA, Business Administration AWARDS • Grammy Award for lead consultant on “Band of Gypsies” • Troy E. Wright Day “January 18” declared by Governor Booth Gardner of the State of Washington. • “Father of the Year” by Seattle Women’s Guild awarded by Judge Joe Brown Television personality. LOCAL MEMBERSHIPS • Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Miami-Dade, FL -Board member and Chairman of Membership • Brickell Chamber of Commerce - Board Member • Higher Education Partnership of Southeast FL (HEPSEF) - Vice President of Board and Chairman of Marketing • Miami Senior Executive Leadership Orientation (Only 30 Candidates Selected) • Greater Miami Chamber Commerce - Education & Non-Profit Committee • North Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce - Education Committee • City of Hollywood, Florida - Education Advisory Council • Business Network International (BNI) Miami Beach NATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS • NARAS, Grammy Awards-Voting Member • The Television and Motion Picture Network • Big Brothers and Big Sisters • Business Network International (BNI-Miami Beach Chapter) PUBLICATIONS • URBAN NETWORK MAGAZINE – LOS ANGELES, CA - FREELANCE 2003 • Monthly articles on entertainment and • emerging technologies in the entertainment industry. • A Fallen Star 2011 Fiction Book published by Ingram Press/Xlibris. • Harlem of the South - China Valles “The Mahj” 2019 (In Editing) • Biography of South Florida’s First Jazz radio announcer, Jazz, Overtown Florida & America.