James Rodgers Application PackageRodgers James A
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
401 Ocean Drive, Apt 1103 Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
State Zip Code
HomeWork
jr@miamibeachsrealtor.com
Email Address
347-423-5781
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
1680 Michigan Ave, Ste 700
City
FL
State
33139
Zip Code
Stryder Eyewear, llc
Occupation:Business Name:
Sales
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes
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Real Estate 3302691 8/14/2014 3/31/2024
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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.
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● 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:
My family and myself have always been involved in service to the community, and I would like to be more
involved in my new hometown of Miami Beach and make it a still nicer place to be.
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).
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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.
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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:
Property
401 Ocean Drive, Apt 1103, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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: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 James Rodgers agreed to the following terms on 11/18/2021 12:45:26 PM
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JAMES A. RODGERS
401 Ocean Drive, Apt 1103 Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (347) 423-5781 Email: j.rodgers@tactikaeyewear.com
SENIOR SALES & MARKETING MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Accomplished Sales and Marketing Management Professional with over a 25-year career in sales strategy, sales
training design, materials development, competitive analysis, client engagement, and account management.
Results-oriented, with a foundation in the Occupational Health & Safety Industry, and the strong ability to
understand client needs in order to design and implement sales solutions. Effective communicator
recognized for cultivating long-term client relationships and consistently meeting sales goals.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
National Sales Management ● Safety Industry ● Administrative Management ● Marketing Strategy
Team Mentorship & Coaching ● Manufacturer Relationship Management ● Process Improvement
Sales Training Tool Design ● Construction Related Products ● National Networking & Presentations
PROFESSIONA L EXPERIEN CE
Stryder Eyewear, llc , Miami Beach, FL 2017 to Present
General Manager, U.S. Operations
• Act as the “communication hub” for design team, sales team, accounting team, and manufacturing
teams located in U.S, Taiwan, Montreal, & France.
• Assist design team with industry insight specific to the safety eyewear portion of the business.
• Manage sales for key accounts such as Amazon, Napa Auto Parts, and all aspects of the Tactika
Eyewear Division.
Skymarc Properties, llc , Miami Beach, FL 2014 to Present
Licensed Real Estate Agent
• Perform all duties expected of a licensed real estate agent when assisting customers with rentals,
purchases, sales, and general information.
• Currently ranked in the Top 10 agents for zip code 33139 by Zillow.com- the largest online real estate
platform in the world.
PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC. - PIP, Albany, NY 1994 to 2000; 2008 to 2015
National Account Manager, Construction & Special Markets Division (CSMD), 2008-2014
• Successfully leads collaboration with a team consisting of 9 Regional Sales Managers and 40
Manufacturer’s Representative to strategize and execute a revi talization plan for the previously
struggling division.
• Designed and delivered distinct training tools for distributor and internal sales personnel, which ha ve
resulted in a better understanding of end-user needs.
• Represents the organization and oversees all logistical planning of industry trade shows including the
World of Concrete and STAFDA.
• Oversees the signing of agreements to achieve status as a Pref erred Supplier to industry leading coops
including Evergreen Marketing Group and Sphere 1.
Key Accomplishments
• Launched and implemented a robust sales and marketing program for the nation’s largest supplier of
construction related products, that led to being distinguished as a Preferred Supplier.
• Created the Personal Protective Equipment category for the organization in 2011, which now
represents 18% of all sales.
• Established the partnership to distinguish PIP as the exclusive U.S. Provider of Bolle Saf ety Eyewear.
• Improved division sales from $500k to $15M over five-year tenure in position.
• Appointed to serve on the Product Development committee charged with evaluating new products
and solutions being considered for introduction to the market.
• Recognized six times on the Evergreen Marketing Group’s Wall of Fame for excellence in position.
National Sales Manager, 1994-2000
• Promoted to oversee national sales, while directly managing a sales team of 9 inside and 35 outside
sales representatives, which led to $35M in annual sales.
• Recognized as Top Salesperson in 1995, 1996, and 1997 prior to promo tion.
• Personally responsible for 77% of organizational sales for Florida Gloves, Inc.
• Accomplished 28% sales growth despite 30% industry price deflation in 1998.
NORTHERN SAFETY CO. INC., Utica, NY 2006 to 2008
National Sales Manager
• Effectively managed a team of 2 Regional Sales Managers and 18 Outside Sales Representatives
responsible for accounts throughout the United States.
• Provided ongoing recruitment, training, and development of team members, and modeled sales
techniques through coaching and participating in sales calls.
• Launched a compensation program and structure to address employee discipline and grievances.
• Spearheaded organizational company sales plans and promotions.
• Achieved a gross margin increase of 12 percentage points in 18 points, which represented the first
time the organization showed a profit in 10 years.
JDF ASSOCIATES, Alpharetta, GA 2004 to 2006
Manufacturers Representative
• Diligently oversaw sales and service throughout upstate New York, New York City, Long Island, and
northern New Jersey for manufacturers based nationwide.
• Authored numerous business plans, which directly led to enhanced market penetration and sales.
Key Accomplishments
• Recognized for improving sales by 25% in two years in position.
• Certified as a “Competent Person for Safety at Heights”.
• Received frequent awards for sales performance from manufacturers including Ergodyne, Radians,
and Bradley Eyewash.
EARLIER CAREER
BACOU-DALLOZ, INC. (Presently HONEYWELL), Smithfield, RI 2000 to 2004
Territory Sales Manager
• Distinguished as the Divisional Salesperson of the Year each of the four years in the position.
• Awarded the prestigious “Masters Award” for outstanding sales and top performance.
VILLAGE OF SCOTIA, Scotia, NY 1996 to 1998
Village Trustee
WALDENBOOKS, Syracuse, NY 1989 to 1996
District Special Events Coordinator
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Gay Vista Social Club, Inc 2017 to 2020
Member, Board of Directors
• Organizing events and community service opportunities for members of the Miami LGBTQ Community
PALM ISLE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2013 to 2015
Treasurer, Board of Directors – Condo Association
THE REBUILD GILBOA FUND, NY 2011 to 2013
Vice President, Board of Directors
• Dedicated to working on behalf of a charity founded to provide for needy children impacted by the
devastation of Hurricane Irene.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Bachelor’s Degree Program, Communications & Public Relations, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY
• Quick Start Selling Program, Sandler Sales Institute
• Sandler Eight Cornerstones to Effective Management, Sandler Training
• Qualified Safety Sales Professional, QSSP Certified
• OSHA 30-Hour Occupational Health Training Course in General Industry Safety & Health
• Notary Public for State of Florida
• FL Real Estate Lic #3302691