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Raquel Pacheco Application PackagePacheco Raquel A Last Name First Name Middle Initial 732 Lenox Avenue, Apt. B1 Miami Beach Home Address City Florida 33139 State Zip Code 30545053578778605368 HomeWork raquelowen74@gmail.com Email Address 3054505357 Cellular Miami Beach Business Address PO Box 398332 City Florida State 33239 Zip Code RDP Agency LLC Occupation:Business Name: Business Owner 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: Personnel Board Disability Access Committee Animal Welfare 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 732 Lenox AvenueBeach 2/1/2008 12/15/2022 Address From: Dates To: If you answered "Yes", please indicate: 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:Yes 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:Yes If yes, which board? Personnel 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: Business owner for 22 years. Conflict resolution/mediation and communication skills. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. 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:Female 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 Raquel Pacheco agreed to the following terms on 12/15/2022 1:25:02 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. 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. RAQUEL A. PACHECO 732 Lenox Avenue, Apt. B1, Miami Beach, FL 33139 | Raquelowen74@gmail.com | 305-450-5357 OBJECTIVE To combine my excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills and my diverse professional experience to enhance your organization’s productivity. And to work with a team of enthusiastic professionals ready to implement effective methods to maximize results. EXPERIENCE OWNER- RDP AGENCY LLC 1997-PRESENT Owner and operator of full service language translation firm providing services in over 100 languages and dialects with revenues exceeding $600,00/year. Responsible for contract negotiations, creating and managing operating budgets, and developing and implementing marketing strategies. Extensive experience in working with individuals and communities of diverse cultural backgrounds and ethnicities. Direct costumer service, recruitment and training of language specialists, coordinating schedules, direct project management, and development and implementation of quality control practices. PUBLIC RELATIONS MAN AGER- DAVISCOMMUNICATIONS LLC 2000-2004 Responsible for large-scale event planning including events at the White House and political fundraisers. Prepared and disseminated press releases and worked directly with media outlets to maximize coverage of local and national events. Coordinated State-wide media campaigns to promote Child Passenger Safety. Served as an assistant teacher of Communication courses at U.S. embassies in Austria, Poland, and Germany to US Service Nationals. Responsible for proofreading and editing course materials, event programs, brochures, and all relevant print media. Drafted speaking points and speeches for State representatives and other key personalities. Worked directly with high level politicians and various celebrities. PAGE 2 EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, STORRS, CT B.A. URBAN STUDIES- 1999 CONARD HIGH SCHOOL, WEST HARTFORD, CT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA- 1992 MILITARY SERVICE CT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD- 1993-1999 SOLDIER OF THE YEAR 1995 (1st woman to hold this title in the State of CT ) RECOGNITIONS, AWARDS, VOLUNTEERISM & MEMBERSHIPS Forbes Magazine (CT and NY subscriber issues)-“Connecticut Women in Business” article featured on RDP Agency LLC- 2011 DIVERSITYBUSINESS.COM- Top 2011 Business (RDP AGENCY LLC) President- Harmony Villa Condominium Association- 2009-April 2017 Member of the Commonwealth Institute- 2013-2015 SKILLS & ABILITIES Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English. Advanced written and oral communication skills. REFERENCES Available upon request. 1 Raquel A. Pacheco BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Born on November 2, 1974, in Luanda, Angola, to parents of Portuguese descent, Raquel A. Pacheco spent the first ten years of her life living in the countries of Portugal, Spain and Morocco. At the age of ten, she moved to Connecticut where she attended th e University of Connecticut and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies. In 1993 Raquel joined the CT Army National Guard and in 1995 became the first woman to be recognized as “Soldier of the Year” in the history of the State’s Army National Guard. Her military accomplishments are represented by various distinguished awards including: the Department of the Army “The Army Achievement Medal” (January 3, 1995), Department of the Army and the Air Force National Guard Bureau “Command Sergeant Major’s Award (January 29, 1995), Department of the Army First United States Army Command Sergeant Major’s Award (March 11, 1995), Department of the Army “The Army Commendation Medal” (October 19, 1995), Department of the Army “Certificate of Achievement” (December 5, 1998), among others. At the age of 22, while serving in the CT National Guard and attending the University of Connecticut on a full-time basis, Raquel opened RDP Agency LLC, a full-service language translation and interpretation agency, in Hartford, CT. In 1999, Raquel began her career in Public Relations and event Planning when she joined forces with a local Public Relations firm and excelled in both the Public Relations and languag e translation arenas. Today RDP Agency has two locations; Hartford, CT and Miami, Florida. RDP Agency LLC serves clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies including: AARP, Merrill Corporation, Cendant Corporation, The Metropolitan District Commission, Middlesex Community College, Parson’s Transportation, Bay State Environmental, Gerber Scientific and the State of CT’s Department of Social Services, the CT Department of Children & Families, Social Security Administration and many more. 2 Raquel has a broad public relations and event planning background and has worked on several distinguished projects. Her career in event planning began in 1999 when she played an instrumental role in the planning of the first Africa Business Trade Conference in Hartford, CT. Over the years she has managed and executed the public relation, sponsorship, and event planning aspects of various key events including: the Congressional Trade Aid Mission to Senegal, Mali, Ghana, Nigeria and Cote D’ Ivoire (September 2003); U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Media Campaign to increase homeownership among African Americans and Latinos (2003); the Cendant Corporation’s 1st Annual Executive Summit on Diversity, Parsippany, N.J. (September 2003); the White House Welfare to Work Event, Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2002); the J.C. Watts, Jr. Congressional Tribute to the Negro Leagues of Baseball, at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C (September 18, 2002); Fleet Bank “Cheers for Reading”, statewide-Connecticut (2001- 2003); The Metropolitan District Commission CSO Abatement Project (2002-2003); the Connecticut Development Authority URBANK Workshops, statewide- Connecticut (2000-2002); the Minority Supplier Diversity Council’s Annual Summit, Miami, Florida (2001); The Metropolitan District Commission 75th Anniversary Events (Oc tober 2003-2005), and many others. In 2000, Raquel edited a -first-of-its-kind innovative job training life skills manual for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) entitled “S.K.I.L.L.S.” (Seeking Knowledge and Insight to Live Life Successfully). This training program was designed to assist the underemployed to gain access to job training and life enhancement skills and to lead productive lives in the workforce. In January of 2001 Raquel worked with the White House to produce the “Martin Luther King Celebration” for President Bush and Coretta Scott -King. Hailed as one of the most significant Martin Luther King events ever celebrated by a U.S. President, this celebration was broadcasted in over 130 countries by the U.S. State Depart ment. In May of 2002, Raquel served as a co -trainer for the United States Department of State teaching professional and Communications Skills training workshops at the Regional Program Offices of American Embassies in Austria, Poland, and Germany. Raquel taught Communications training to over 100 Foreign Service Nationals and American Service Officers from Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the former Soviet Republics and Russia. Raquel also served as editor of the course materials approved by the State Department for use at these workshops. Throughout her career, Raquel worked with various well recognized and accomplished individuals including: baseball legends Willie Mays, and Buck O’ Neil, actor Blair Underwood, the late Attorney Johnie Cochran, performer MC Hammer, former Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr., Congressman Danny 3 Davis, Congressman Charles Rangel, Senator Barbara Mikulski, Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, LFCA Executive Director Zoë Baird, CBS News Reporter Mika Brzezkinski, Congressman Christopher Shays, former CT Governor M. Jodi Rell, and many other state and local key-centers-of-influence. Raquel worked extensively on securing sponsorships for her clients and successfully secured significant contributions from a long list of corporate industry leaders, some of which include: American Airl ines, Microsoft, Inc., Fleet Bank, Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc., Coca -Cola, HBO, Nestle, Rawlings, Office Depot, Office Max, Partners with Youth Sports Foundation, Inc., Tri - Rose Foundation, Inc., Lamar billboard advertising, and many more. Raquel’s unique personal and professional experiences contribute to her deep insight into cultural trends and a deep understanding of international and regional political affairs. For three years she managed a successful media campaign for the CT Departmen t of Transportation aimed at increasing seat belt and child passenger safety usage among African American, Latino and Caribbean populations. She also worked as the main consultant for DEMOCRACYWorks, on the “Reflecting CT -Reflejando a CT!” initiative aimed at increasing the representation of women and minorities on State and Local Boards and Commissions. Throughout her career, Raquel also served in the capacity of editor and speech writer for various political and community leaders as well as some national personalities including; former CT Governors John G. Rowland and Jodi M. Rell, former Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr., and many local law enforcement officials. In 2011, Raquel and her firm, RDP Agency LLC, were featured in the subscriber issues of Forbes Magazine in NY and CT in an article highlighting “Connecticut Women in Business” (issue date: August 22, 2011). That year RDP Agency was also awarded “Top 2011 Business” by DiversityBusiness.com. Raquel was a member of the Commonwealth Institute of South Florida in 2012/2013, served as the President of Harmony Villa Condominium Association until April of 2017. In 2019 and 2021 she was a candidate for Miami Beach Commissioner and in 2022 she was the Democratic candidate for FL State Senate District 36. Currently she is the Chair of the Personnel Board for the City of Miami Beach and the owner and manager of RDP Agency LLC.