Cindy Brown Application PackageBrown Cindy
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1873 NE 154 Street Miami
Home Address City
Florida 33162
State Zip Code
(786) 210-0613(305) 899-1587
HomeWork
cenergymiami@gmail.com
Email Address
(786) 210-0613
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
610 Espanola Way
City
Fl
State
33139
Zip Code
Jewish Community Services of South Florida
Occupation:Business Name:
Program Manager
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LGBTQ Advisory Committee
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LGBTQ Advisory 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:
Long-time LGBTQ+ activist, former Miami Beach Gay Pride Director, Works full-time for Jewish Community
Services at 610 Espanola Way.
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● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Position
MDGLCC Foundation - LGBT Visitor Center 1100
Washington Ave.
Board Member
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If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
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compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
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Gender:Female
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Physically Challenged:No
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Cindy Brown
1873 NE 154 Street
North Miami Beach, Fl 33162
786.210.0613
cenergymiami@gmail.com
Summary
• 30 years’ experience in event based project management, planning & development and fundraising.
• Ability to direct complex projects and events from concept to execution.
• Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
• Team Builder
• Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
• Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and boards of directors.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Outstanding reputation with community influencers and elected officials
• Successful in building mutually beneficial relationships and collaborations with government agencies and non-
profit organizations
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
Management/Supervision
• Ran operations including facility for Miami-based contemporary performing arts organization
• Ran operations including facility for a public attraction, community space - public/private
partnership
• Worked directly with Board of Directors on strategic & long-term planning
• Supervised and tasked interns and staff
• Recruited staff and volunteers with necessary skill sets to achieve goals
• Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management skills.
• Managed and developed a number of volunteers into goal-oriented, cohesive group.
• Coordinated multiple volunteer committees to achieve specific goals
• Successfully refined and implemented new projects including funding.
Finance/Budgeting/Funding
• With Finance committee, developed and oversaw budgets for mid-sized non-profit organizations
• Developed and ensured compliance with $200,000+ budget for brand new event
• Managed day to day finance and accounting including grant development and compliance
• Prepared detailed reports for boards and committee detailing budget variances
• Wrote and presented corporate and foundation proposals and grants including interim and final
reports
• Successful in soliciting in-kind vendors to address budget line items
• Grant compliance and reporting including government and Children’s Trust grants
Event Management & Logistics
• Planed & executed events ranging in scope from large scale outdoor events to fundraising dinner
w/ silent auctions
• Developed private, corporate & foundation proposals
• Managing multiple components and individuals to present a cohesive event
• Recruited and managed vendors both paid and in-kind
• Produced and managed Silent Auctions in excess of 200 items
Sample of major events:: (not comprehensive)
• Pelican Party – 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
• Taste of the Garden – 2013 - 2020
• Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - 2012
• Miami Beach Gay Pride – 2009, 2010, 2011
• DASH Taste of Design – 2010, 2011
• Tigertail Annual Fundraiser – 2010, 2011, 2012
• SAVE Dade – Halloween 2010 & 2011 Champions of Equality 2011
• MDGLCC Annual Gala – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
• Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center Annual Dinner Gala – 2009, 2010
• NGLTF Recognition Dinner - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
• DHRF Recognition Dinner – 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
• Aqua Girl – 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
• GLSEN by Design - 2000
• Dining By Design (DIFFA) – 1999, 2000, 2003
• White Party – 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
• AIDS WALK MIAMI – 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997
Employment
Jewish Community Services 4/2017 – Present
Manage and operate the Lambda Living Programs including the Lambda Living House Initiative
Cenergy, LLC, President & CEO 7/2008 – Present
Clients include Miami Beach Gay Pride, SAVE Dade, Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center, Tigertail
Productions, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Cancer Community Center, Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian
Chamber of Commerce, Alliance for Gay Youth, Youth L.E.A.D, and Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Equality Florida, Miami Development Officer, Consultant 4/2015 - Present
Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Executive Director 7/2012 – 4/2015
MDGLCC Foundation/LGBT Visitor Center
Executive Director 8/2011 - Present
Miami Beach Gay Pride, Executive Director 8/2008 – 6/2011
Miami Light Project, Managing Director 10/2001 – 8/2008
Cenergy Productions, President & CEO 1/2000 – 10/2001
Clients include DIFFA, GLSEN, Dade Human Rights Foundation, Aqua Girl Weekend
SAVE Foundation, Lambda Conference Director 1/2000 – 9/2000
United Foundation for AIDS 6/1997 – 12/1999
Care Resource/Health Crisis Network 1992 – 1995, 1997-1998
Education
• Awarded a Fellowship for Graduate work in Sociology, University of Miami Graduate School
• B.A., Psychology and Criminology, University of Miami
• AA, Music Education, Miami Dade College
Honors & Awards
Fellowship for Graduate Studies – University of Miami
Leadership Miami Class of 1994
SoBeOut Award 1995
United Foundation for AIDS Humanitarian Award - 1999
Women’s Community Fund (Aqua Foundation) Award 2001
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award – 2010
Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber AT&T Business Person of the Year 2015