Vanessa Ressler Application PackageRessler Vanessa
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
5101 N. Bay Road Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33140
State Zip Code
408-839-8789
HomeWork
vanessaressler@me.com
Email Address
408-839-8789
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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)
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Committee on the Homeless
Cultural Arts Council
Transportation, Parking and Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee
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:Yes If yes, which board?
Committee on the Homeless
● 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:
I am a passionate resident that can be counted on to get the job done - I bring a marketing background and
extensive leadership experience to my work. I wish to remain a member of the Committee on the Homeless, if it
would please the incoming commissioners. I served at the request of Micky Steinbe
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
Temple Beth Shalom 1st Vice President of Board
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
5101 N. Bay Road, MB FL 33140
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.
WhiteRace/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 Vanessa Ressler agreed to the following terms on 12/6/2021 2:54:02 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.
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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.
VANESSA N RESSLER
408 839 8789
vanessaressler@me.com
SKILLS
I bring the ability to creatively yet effectively lead large and complex groups towards a common
goal or strategic vision by providing structure and adhering to/creating processes, policies,
budgets, and metrics.
OBJECTIVE
Earn the honor of remaining on a City of Miami Beach Committee, with a commitment to
working collaboratively, respectfully, and with an eye towards the future growth, success and
sustainability of our vibrant City.
Organization, time management, integrity and transparency are always my top priorities.
Volunteer Portfolio
Temple Beth Sholom, Miami Beach, 2007-Present
Current:
●1st Vice President (term as President to begin late May 2022)
●Chair, Membership & Engagement (2020-now)
●Pillar Chair, Strategic Planning (for Membership & Engagement, 2020-Present)
●Member, Covid Task Force (2020-Present)
●Member, Budget Committee (late 2020-Present)
●Co-chair, Leadership Development (2019-Present)
●Member, Staffing Committee (2019-Present)
●Founder and Director, Sholom Rocker ’s Childrens’ Choir (2014-Present)
●Member, Honors Committee (2012-Present)
●Vocalist, High Holy Days and other major services (2009-Present)
Past:
●Chair of 2 Executive Director Searches (2019-2020)
●Board Secretary (2019-2020)
●Co-chair, Senior Rabbinic Search Committee (2016-2018)
●Director, Choreographer and Script Editor for “Rabbi Glickstein Off Broadway” (2018)
●Co-chair, Annual Event, Sholom Y’all Ball (2014-2015)
●Chair, The Open Tent (2009-2012)
●Founding Board Member and Secretary of The Tribe (a young professionals group,
2009-2015)
Other Community Leadership:
●Board Member,Jewish Community Services (2018-Present)
○Executive Committee, (2020-Present)
○Chair, External Relations, Jewish Community Services (2020-Present)
●Participant, Wexner Leadership Development Summit
○2-year, program open to Wener Alums by application only, culminating in 2
summits at the Harvard Kennedy Business School (2020-2022)
●Co-chair, Lehrman Mitzvah Club (2018-2019)
●Member, “It’s a Family Affair” Committee, New World Symphony (2013-2015)
●Chair, Early Childhood Education, CAJE (2012-2015)
●Secretary, Green Room Society, Carnival Center (founding young professionals group
for what is now the Arsht Center, 2006-2007)
Education
●Wexner Heritage Program Alum (2010-2013)
●Music Together Teacher Training (2010)
●Professional Diploma in Marketing Studies, Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK (2003)
●BA, Cum Laude, Whittier College (1997)
Employment History
Music Together/Parent Child Teacher
Temple Beth Sholom, Miami, FL,2011-2017
●Designed creative lesson plans for mixed ages (0-4) based on curriculum guidelines
provided by Music Together
●Taught 45-minute classes to groups of 6-12 families, with the goal of instilling a love of
music and teaching parents how to build basic musical competency in their young
children through song and instrument play
●Led a variety of other parent/child classes for children transitioning into the Foundation
Level program
●Volunteered to lead musical programs for families surrounding different holidays at TBS
Marketing & Events Consultant
The Hina Marketing Project, Self-Employed, Miami, FL 2007-2009
Projects included:
●Created a marketing strategy for Bill Hansen Catering with the goal of evaluating the
viability of entering new price points and regions (2009)
●Coordinated trade show and promotional efforts of special events venue “The Alfred I
Dupont Building” in Miami, FL (2007)
●Developed and executed trade show plan for Open Kernel Labs, an operating systems
started in Chicago, IL (2007)
Partnership Marketing Manager
ARM, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA and Cambridge, U.K.2003-2006
●Oversaw co-marketing program comprising 340+ technology companies with
complimentary tech (ARM Connected Community,www.arm.com/community)
●Determined strategic direction of program and communicated status regularly to
executive management as well as members
●Developed new opportunities for members and program betterment, leveraging support
from other parts of the ARM business
●Managed key vendor relationships surrounding the program, including contract
negotiation and day-to-day contact
●Assisted in the creation of the inaugural ARM Developer ’s Conference, including
securing speakers, positioning event internally, coordinating conference program and
Exhibit Space, and creating post-mortem documentation to measure success
Manager, Marketing Communications
ARM, Inc., Los Gatos, CA and Cambridge, U.K.2001-2003
●Developed and executed MarCom plan and budget for 8 vertical markets on a global
scale in alignment with corporate objectives (collateral, web marketing, events and public
relations)
●Managed external agencies for collateral production and liaised with internal
stakeholders
●Acted as editor-in-chief for quarterly company newsletter
●Attended meetings with key industry partners to plan and execute
co-marketing/promotional activities
Retail Marketing Manager
Zircon Corporation 1998-2001
●Managed and executed all packaging, merchandising and collateral for DIY tool line,
domestic OEMs and special markets
●Maintained and published confidential price lists, MSRP and price shop lists
●Determined project viability, sourced new opportunities, managed selected budgets and
approved expenditures
●Interfaced with National Sales force and handled sales account maintenance for
Walmart (#1 US retailed - this was a huge relationship)
●Worked alongside events manager to meet launch deadlines for major industry trade
shows (including World of Concrete and the National Hardware Show)
Other Postgraduate Courses/Seminars
●Strategy – The Art of Winning,Inertia Consulting
●Effective Negotiation,Karrass Seminars
●Integrated Marketing Communications,Chartered Institute of Marketing
●Essential Finance for Marketing,Chartered Institute of Marketing
●Management Skills for the First Time Supervisor,American Management Association
Working Effectively Across Cultures,Cendant International
●Managing Mutual Expectations,Mentor Organization
●How to Communicate with Difficult People,Skillpath
●How to Write Killer Copy,American Management Association