Kathleen Drohan Application PackageDrohan Kathleen
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1754 Meridian Ave Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL - Florida 33139
State Zip Code
9173093100
HomeWork
kathleendrohan@Gmail.com
Email AddressCellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
500 17 Street
City
Florida
State
33139
Zip Code
New World Symphony
Occupation:Business Name:
New World Symphony
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:
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Choice 3:
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: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:
I am passionate about Miami Beach and would like to lend my voice to making it a vibrant community for both
residents and visitors.
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.
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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: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 Kathleen Drohan agreed to the following terms on 2/15/2022 2:15:16 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
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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.
Kathleen Drohan________________________________________________________
1754 Meridian Avenue, #401, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Kathleendrohan@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
New World Symphony
Vice President, Communications and Public Relations
Interim VP, Marketing
January 2020 to present
Oversee all national and local press
Oversee staff including all design and website team, writers, and email managers, as well as
interim management of all marketing staff
Created Miami Art Strong, a collective of more than 90 Miami arts groups, in response to the
pandemic
KDProductions
Principal, October 2012 – present
Marketing, PR, and event consultant specializing in travel, arts, culture, and non-profits. Clients
include singer-songwriter James Taylor, the Library of Congress, Defiant Requiem Foundation,
Distinguished Concerts International, VDay.org, and OneBillionRising.org, and the Norman
Rockwell Museum
Usdan Center for the Arts
Director of External Affairs
October 2017 to December 2019
Oversaw all marketing press, and development activities and staff
Oversaw marketing to secure enrollment of over 1,500 students annually
Conceptualized and executed the Uniquely U Scholarship leading to more than $500,000 in new
earned revenue and significant press coverage
Created Reimagine Fund leading to more than $250,000 in new contributed income Created and
oversee venue rental program leading to unprecedented new revenue Oversee and execute all
events including the Annual Gala
Created an oversee the organization’s volunteer program
New York Public Radio
Director, WQXR Instrument Drive, January 2013 - June, 2017
Created and ran the drive, which was the most successful effort of its kind.
Raised more than $2million in new funding to run the program over 4 consecutive years More
than 8,000 instruments were collected benefitting more than 25,000 students Created
partnerships with artists including Sir James Galway, Joshua Bell, Kevin Bacon Secured
corporate sponsorship and promotion from Soundcloud, Uber, the Intercontinental Hotel chain,
and Augustine Strings
Initiated and oversaw production of the Academy Award nominated short film Joe’s Violin and
the television show Don’t Stop the Music.
Oversaw press outreach resulting in unprecedented attention for the station including pieces in
People Magazine, the Today Show, and the Guardian
Developed plan for a national expansion of the program in coordination with NPR.
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Associate Director of Public Relations, June 2006 – August 2012
MidAmerica Productions
Director of Public Relations and Publications, July 2004 – June 2006
Brooklyn Philharmonic
Director of Marketing, Communication, and Corporation Relations, June 2002 – July 2004
Site59.Com
Marketing Director, December 1999 – April 2002
From site launch through $43 million acquisition
American Symphony Orchestra
Director of Marketing, Communications and Education, September 1990 – August 1997
Concordia Orchestra
Director of Marketing, Communications, and Education, June 1994 – August 1997
NYC Office of the Mayor
Project Assistant, May 1988 – September 1990
Worked under Mayor Edward Koch and Mayor David Dinkins
CONSULTING AND ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
High5, Tickets to the Arts, Co-Founder and Advisory Board member, 1994 – present
American Russian Youth Orchestra, Marketing Consultant, 1996-2002
American Symphony Orchestra League, Member and guest speaker 1991-present
World Press Photo, Annual Awards Exhibition Advisor 1986-1990
Advance Press Team, Office of the President of the United States, 1997-2000
Featured Speaker at Northeastern, Fordham, Pace and Columbia Universities.
Contributor: Worn Stories, a New York Times bestseller (2014)
Editorial advisor on Wired for Culture: How E-mail is Revolutionizing Arts Marketing
(2003); Sign Up for Culture: The Arts Marketers Guide to Building an Effective E-mail List
(2004); and Web Sites for Culture: Essential Principles for Great Arts Web Sites (2005)
EDUCATION
Fordham University, Graduate School of Business, New York, NY MBA in Finance
Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, NY
BA in Psychology