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Alejandro Herrera Application PackageHerrera Alejandro Last Name First Name Middle Initial 710 Meridian Ave, Apt 3 Miami Beach Home Address City Florida 33139 State Zip Code HomeWork aherrera112@gmail.com Email Address 7862537178 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: LGBTQIA+ Advisory 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):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: As a canvasser for the HRC, I conducted outreach in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, enrolled monthly members, and provided information the public on pressing issues with regard to the LGBT community. As an HIV counselor at Latinos Salud, I provided comprehensive health education to clients on HIV, 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. 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.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 Alejandro Herrera agreed to the following terms on 9/14/2022 11:18:36 AM 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. ALEJANDRO JOSE HERRERA aherrera112@gmail.com (786) 253-7178 Miami Beach, FL 33139 EDUCATION Florida International University Miami, FL Master’s in Public Administration 04/2020 – 04/2021 • Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Policy & Management Bachelor’s in Public Administration 01/2019 – 04/2020 • Graduated Summa Cum Laude • Dean's List Spring, Summer, & Fall 2019; Spring 2020 • Combined Bachelor/Master of Public Administration Program • Member of Tau Sigma National Honor Society • Member of Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society Miami Dade College Miami, FL • 09/2014 - 08/2018 Associate of Arts in Sociology AFFILIATIONS American Society of Public Administration - South Florida Chapter Director of Communications Miami, FL • 08/2020 – 01/2021 • Draft memorandums and proclamations, coordinated and scheduled forums for public officials PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Two years of nonprofit experience in public health settings which include counseling, human resources, research, and project management. While full- time at Florida International University, completed a 300-hour internship in Miami-Dade Animal Services. Volunteered as ASPA South Florida’s communications director drafting memorandums and proclamations, coordinated forums for public officials, and developed projects to improve the chapter’s membership. A former public policy student versed in strategic planning, conducting program evaluations, drafting policy proposals, and legal research. Prepared to enter law school by 2024 with goals of working in government and higher education. WORK HISTORY University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine – Project Coordinator Miami, FL • 12/2021 – Current • Conduct walk-through of facilities and spaces to identify potential problems that require improvement and follow through on correcting any issues discovered. • Prepare/Submit Work Orders and IDRs for housekeeping, maintenance and repairs for research and administration space. • Assist in coordinating PHS administration and space renovation and new projects, including furniture and capital equipment orders. • Coordinate faculty and staff onboarding process and access to office areas, system access, cell phone allowances, order room and furniture keys for end users. • Manage updating USpace, the university’s space management system. Reviews and certifies Space Management for the Department. • Monitors the work order management system and makes recommendations. Track approval of purchase requisitions and issuance of purchase orders. Notify requester and vendor of approval. Work with vendors to schedule deliveries. • Assists with preparation of capital project budget for the Department. Provides information and ideas regarding strategy and operational initiatives to Department leadership. • Initiates and processes the documentation required for all departmental staffing and ensures adherence to University of Miami policies and procedures. • Plans and coordinates work schedule for student workers, assist the Sr. Manager or serve as backup to Supervisors for personnel records keeping, timekeeper for TMP, staff and to plan and coordinate work schedule to ensure proper staffing. Latinos Salud – Human Resources & Research Associate Miami, FL • 07/2020 – 12/2021 • Complete research and study services, while also supervising and delegating tasks necessary to the project to the appropriate staff out of all three office locations. • Liaise with the principal investigators in project activities. • Assist in recruiting, screening potential participants to ensure eligibility. • Assist with telephone calls, communication with participants, and SKILLS • Fluent in Spanish • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Legal research • Program Evaluation • Policy Analysis and Alternative Evaluation • Strategic Planning • Management • Strong interpersonal skills • Self-starter • Adaptive CERTIFICATIONS • Registered 200-hour Yoga Teacher • FDOH 501 HIV/AIDS Counseling, Testing and Linkage Counselor • Phlebotomy Certification • University of Miami CITI Program o Conflict of Interest o Responsible Conduct of Research o Human Subjects Research ADDITONAL EXPERIENCE Dr Smood - Barista Miami, Florida • 09/2018 - 09/2019 Green Monkey - Yoga Teacher Miami, FL • 03/2018 - 12/2018 Madruga Bakery - Line Cook Miami, FL • 04/2017 - 03/2018 Human Rights Campaign - Canvasser Miami, United States • 09/2014 - 12/2014 Starbucks – Shift Supervisor Miami, United States • 05/2013 - 04/2017 • 01/2020 - 07/2020 Cold Stone Creamery – Shift Supervisor Miami, United States • 01/2013 - 07/2013 scheduling follow ups. Coordinate schedules for and facilitate focus groups/interviews; implement social activities • Adhere to confidentiality procedures • Oversee data collection; input and report accurate data in a timely manner • Regularly update the employee database (with contact, direct deposit, tax, and benefit selection information) and all certificates of trainings and evaluations. • Complete reference checks, background screening, draft offer letter, and E-verify for all new employees; ensure staff photos taken, and maintain orderly records. • Carry out on-boarding, making sure that each employee reads the policies manual and completes a discussion/Q&A session of various policies to ensure understanding and compliance. • Navigate and advise on FL Statutes with regard to labor, immigration, clinical, and healthcare/insurance regulations • Assist Executive Director with federal grant applications • Assist each eligible employees with health insurance, 401b enrollment; Assist management with payroll • Respond to communication from potential applicants; create job postings Miami-Dade County Animal Services Internship – Finance and Compliance Division Miami, FL • 08/2019 – 02/2020 • Review County Contracts for terms, pricing, delivery, payment methods, tally sheets, and roadmaps • Ensure vendor compliance by utilizing Sunbiz & the County’s Bid Tracking System to verify contractors, delinquent vendors, and registration • Perform financial analysis of data elements using Excel spreadsheets • Assist in preparation of special reports and projects including contract preparation using word processing software • Review, verify, and proofread contract language and necessary supplemental information prior to advertising • Assist company’s in becoming registered Vendors with Miami-Dade County in order to conduct contractual business • Conduct market research and benchmarking for future programs • Create a database for master contracts to include pharmaceuticals • Prepare and maintain records to assist the accounts payables process • Cross-trained with inventory process • Gather data as part of market research for future contracts PUBLICATIONS Kanamori, M., Fallon, S., Shrader, C.H., Arroyo-Flores, J., Johnson, A., Rodriguez, E.L., Dave, D.J., Herrera, A., Doblecki-Lewis, S., Lovera, E. and Alvarez, J.D., 2021, June. Abstract of Distinction: Finishing HIV: A Social Network-Based Outreach Program to Encourage Utilization of HIV Protection, Diagnosis and Treatment Services, Customized for Latinos. In SPR Virtual 29th Annual Meeting. SPR.