Janis Good Application PackageGood Janis E
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
100 Lincoln Road, #742 Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
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jegsobe@atlanticbb.net
Email Address
917-226-9282
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● 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 long-time advocate for Equal Opportunity. Activities have included:
*community organizing
*voter registration
*small business mentorship and workshops
*founding & serving on board of directors of child development centers
*coaching (and dressing) disadva
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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
Miami Beach Democratic Club ex board member
Miami Design Preservation League board member
SCORE mentor
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
residence - 100 Lincoln Rd #742
condo - 100 Lincoln Rd #434
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):
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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
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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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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
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Physically Challenged:No
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JANIS E. GOOD
100 Lincoln Road, #742, Miami Beach, FL 33139 - janis@janisgood.com - 917-226-9282
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Senior merchant, experienced in strategic business planning and global development for leading brands. Demonstrated
ability in maximizing business performance and profitability. Strong product sensibility, from concept through
development cycle. Accomplished in analyzing and interpreting fashion, consumer, and market trends. Record of
incorporating new technology and process improvements to increase operating efficiencies. Innovative leader,
successful in developing and motivating diverse teams to achieve results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 2003–2010
Divisional Merchandise Manager (2009–2010)
Led merchandising / product development efforts for jewelry, textiles, accessories, gifts, for all channels (stores, catalog,
web, wholesale), representing 52% of business. Directed cross-functional teams of designers, developers, production
specialists, analysts, to achieve goals. Served as a member of the Museum’s Leadership Team.
• Set strategic direction for proprietary product development, merchandise assortments, seasona l line plans.
• Increased sales and expanded customer base with introduction of new categories of business.
• Exceeded GMS goals by 5.4%, exceeding both sales and GM% goals for fiscal year .
Senior Manager of Product Development and Merchandise Assortment Planning (2003-2009).
Managed development of 14 product classifications for 20 retail stores, catalog, web and wholesale. Developed and
directed implementation of seasonal merchandise strategies, architectures, classification plans, and assortment plans for
distribution of merchandise by channel, to drive results
• Exceeded sales and margin goals, increasing sales by average of 9.9% annually.
• Reduced SKU count by 12%, reduced excess inventory, improved gross margin %, and improved turn rate.
• Set retail prices to be more competitive, increased average price point, and increased average transaction.
• Established detailed timelines and improved planning to insure timely delivery of appropriate product.
LIZ CLAIBORNE, INC. 1997-2002
International Director of Merchandising (1999-2002)
• Managed global development of 20 brands, in 30 countries, in LCI’s $150 million international portfolio.
• Launched Liz Claiborne brands in Australia, LizW ear Jeans in Spain, DKNY Jeans in Mexico and Panama,
Kenneth Cole New York and Lucky Brand in Canada, and Dana Buchman in Japan.
• Established “core” merchandise assortments and created special products to meet unique market requirements.
• Increased open-to-buy by 60% through improved bottoms-up retail planning, exceeded 50% full-priced sell-through
• Initiated product knowledge and visual merchandising seminars in Mexico and Japan to train retail staffs.
• Turned around the fashion accessories business in Canada with retail sales increases of 22% over prior year.
• Led 15-member staff in achieving cost savings of 13% below budget, each of 2 consecutive years.
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Claiborne Business Solutions Executive (1997-1999)
• Led cross-functional teams in on-time implementation of enterprise-wide manufacturing/distribution system.
• Impacted 61% of corporate work effort, re-engineering supply-chain to balance supply and demand.
JONES NEW YORK - Director of Fabric Merchandising 1993-1995
• Evaluated product performance and market trends to forecast line and production requir ements.
• Sourced, developed, purchased, and controlled standards for all fabrications from mills and agents worldwide.
EVAN PICONE - Director of Fabric Merchandising / Product Development 1991-1993
• Planned, forecast, and budgeted seasonal apparel collections for all divisions, representing $180 million in sales.
• Implemented strategies for brand repositioning, product mix, pricing and distribution.
TAHARI, LTD. – Fabric Merchandiser / Piece Goods Manager 1987-1991
• Managed merchandising budgets, line plans and piece goods purchasing for 3 divisions, totaling $80 million.
• Traveled extensively to oversee fabric production, assess vendor capa bility, and develop new sources.
JAM – Principal 1981-1983
• Designed, manufactured and marketed women’s limited-edition high fashion accessories.
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Management, MBA 1995-1997
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Human Development/Education, BA
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Textile Design, AAS
PERSONAL
Teach Global Marketing and Fashion Brand Management, Masters Program in Global Fashion Management, Fashion
Institute of Technology. Interested in travel, yoga, tennis, fiber arts. Lived in France for 2 years. Computer pro ficient.