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Norys Figuera Application PackageFiguera Norys Last Name First Name Middle Initial 5750 Collins Ave, Apt. 10-D Miami Beach Home Address City FL 33140 State Zip Code 65178580056517858005 HomeWork Norysfiguera1@hotmail.com Email Address 6517858005 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: Human Rights 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:Middle 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: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: 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. OtherRace/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.Yes 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 Norys Figuera agreed to the following terms on 8/9/2021 7:03:29 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. Norys Figuera. 5750 Collins Ave. Apt.10-D, Miami Beach, FL 33140. Ph. 651-785-8005. Norysfiguera1@hotmail.com Successful Professional with 15+ years of experience in education, social entrepreneurship, marketing, and outreach. Career expertise in community relations development, strategic partnership building, and health education with bilingual and multicultural capabilities. Leadership award recipient with inner public speaking skills, driven to take on new challenges. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida & The Caribbean Miami Lakes, FL Bi-lingual Business Networking and Engagement Specialist 02/2020-04/2020 • Attended events to inform about BBB & build relationships with business organizations • Cultivate the strong relationship with partners (Chambers, Associations, Etc.) Archdiocese St. Paul & Minneapolis - Ascension Catholic Academy Minneapolis, MN St. John Paul II Catholic School – Bilingual Administrative Assistant 2017- 2019 • Coordinated an outstanding functioning of the school office • Provided financial and administrative support to the school principal and families • Managed admissions, student records, enrollments, tuitions, and all database programs • Maintained positive daily/weekly communication with the families Minneapolis Public Schools Minneapolis, MN Bilingual Associate Educator 2016- 2017 • Assisted students (K-3) in learning processes and positive communication • Supported administrators, teachers, and staff in educational functions as needed • Provided individual instruction to reinforce classroom learning and positive behavior • Coordinated GEMS & GISE after-school program Austin ISD – Community Engagement Office Austin, TX Bilingual Parent Support Specialist 2013-2016 • Established and maintained productive working relationships with campus and district’s staff, community stakeholders, parents, and families • Represented Austin ISD on committees, external functions, legislative activities, and other events as directed • Worked as member of a cross-functional team in conjunction with the Department Of Research and Evaluation, Superintendent’s Office, Community Engagement, Texas PTA, and the Parent Support Office • Organized and assisted with ongoing parent, family, and community engagement meetings and workshops including ELL Classes, Healthy Eating, family and community events, and Principal’s Chat • Recruited, trained, supervised, engaged, and managed school’s volunteers daily and/or at special events ACE: A Community for Education/University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Bilingual Tutor K-2 2012-2013 • Tutored 40+ struggling readers one-on-one in early literacy skills to help them reach or exceed their grade level objectives • Collected and maintained data on student performance • Modified instruction according to students’ needs and abilities • Worked collaboratively with other team members and school administrators to formulate and implement individualized lesson plans • Exceeded 1750 hours of direct and community service in ten months, partnering with Urban Roots, Feria Para Aprender, and Austin ISD in multiple community events, such as literacy and fitness fairs Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota St. Paul, MN Consultant / Hispanic Community Outreach Coordinator 2009-2011 • Built relationships with 50+ community leaders and 30+ partner organizations in less than a 1 year period, expanding outreach services to Hispanic communities to promote local awareness of the EFMN resources; the first time ever for the organization • Recorded TV ads, interviews, and videos as a tool to raise public awareness in the community • Organized, prepared, and delivered 20+ group-based Seizure First-Aid training programs, ranging between 10-80 participants for a wide range of health promoters, social workers and community education professionals • Developed, translated, and updated educational and promotional materials geared towards the Hispanic community • Participated in multiple Health-Fair events, connecting with 400+ people • Maintained data records based on the program requirements ISD 623 Roseville Area Schools Roseville, Minnesota Friendship Connection Assistant 2007-2008 • Assisted in the development of activities and curriculum for students in grades K-8 • Designed lesson plans for choices such as art, music, science, sports, cooking, language arts, reading, games, technology, community service, creative dramatics, homework assistance, and quiet time • Managed classrooms that averaged 12 to 25 students daily • Coordinated / supervised summer field trips to parks, playgrounds, water parks, and other locations on a weekly basis Trinity Catholic School St. Paul, Minnesota Preschool Educational Assistant 2006-2007 • Instructional teacher assistant under the direction of classroom teacher, responsible for collaborating and coordinating several lesson/activities on daily basis • Responsible for providing behavior guidance and modeling appropriate social skills • Used translation skills for daily parent-teacher meetings as well as parent-teacher conferences Venezuela Department of Agriculture Caracas, Venezuela Office Administrator, Department of Agricultural Marketing 2004 • Worked with cross-functional teams to design & managed a $500.000,00 annual budget for the department Novartis Laboratories of Venezuela Caracas, Venezuela Pharmaceutical Sales Representative 2001-2004 • Sold and promoted medications to over 10 hospitals and 60+ pharmacies which consisted of 450 doctors and pharmacists in assigned territory • Trained health care providers on the use and prescription of analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications • Exceeded sales quota by 10% every quarter and contributed to overall sales growth Venezuelan Association of Fire Arts. AVAF Art Gallery Caracas, Venezuela Curator / Owner-Entrepreneur 1996-1999 • Led and managed an Art- Gallery shop consisting of a $15,000 monthly budget • Planned special events like Exhibit’s Open House, Gala Nights, and developed marketing strategies to promote the business including recorded TV ads, TV interviews, and newspaper articles • Sold and promoted the artwork of 30+ Venezuelan artists specializing in enamel over metal, glass, jewelry, pottery, and clay sculptures TECHNICAL SKILLS • Medical Interpreter Certification, University of Texas-Austin, April, 2015 • Computer Programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • CATCH-MEND Physical Activity Component Certificate, University of Texas-Austin-SPH, September 2011 ACHIEVEMENTS • First Latina Commissioner in The Mayor of St. Paul, Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities for the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, 2018-2021 • TED Women's Conference, Monterrey, California, May 2015 • Recipient of “20 on the Rise” Leadership Award from Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota, Minneapolis, November, 2010 • Recipient of University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education Ingrid Lenz Harrison Scholarship, Summer 2007 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Participant of the “Hispanic Austin Leadership Program 2012” from Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Austin, Texas, April 2012 • Women Leadership Program Certificate, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 2008 • Completed Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Training Program as Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Sales Specialist, Novartis Laboratories of Venezuela, January 2001 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE • Active Member of the Rotary Club of Miami, District 6990, Miami, FL, June 2020-Present • Circle of Welcome at Lumen Christi Catholic Church/ Lutheran Social Services Refugee Svcs., St. Paul, MN, 2018-2020 • AmeriCorps Service Member, Austin, TX, 2012-2013 • Children’s Hospital of Minnesota, Epilepsy Unit Care, St. Paul, MN, 2008-2009 • St. Paul Public Libraries, Tutor at the Homework Center, St. Paul, MN, 2006-2007 EDUCATION SIMON RODRIGUEZ NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Caracas, Venezuela B.S., Business Administration: Major in Marketing 2002 UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF MARKETING TECHNIQUES Caracas, Venezuela A.A., Marketing: Major in Commercialization 1995 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota Minnesota Intensive English Program 2007