Gabriel Paez Application PackagePaez Gabriel J
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
100 Lincoln Road #1638 Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33139
State Zip Code
+1-786-602-0476
HomeWork
gjp1225@yahoo.com
Email Address
+1-786-443-4733
Cellular
Miami
Business Address
111 NW 1st Street
City
FL
State
33128
Zip Code
Miami-Dade County
Occupation:Business Name:
Director
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:
Art in Public Places Committee
Board of Adjustment
Planning Board
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: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):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 Chair of the Hispanic Affairs Committee I brought about a heighten interest in Hispanic Arts and Culture.
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:
Property
100 Lincoln Road # 1638
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.
OtherRace/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
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING APPLICATION AND
THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE. ADDITIONALLY, I AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY
FALSE STATEMENTS OR FALSE INFORMATION SUBMITTED AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE A
BASIS FOR MY REMOVAL FROM A CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE. 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
CITY, COUNTY, AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.
I Gabriel Paez agreed to the following terms on 1/19/2023 12:59:15 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.
G ABRIEL J. P AEZ, PHR
Miami, FL 33125 Cell (786) 443.4733 gabrieljosepaez@gmail.com
SKILL SETS
Change Management
Leadership Development &
Coaching
Talent Acquisition
Performance Management
Succession Planning
Training & Development
Employee Relations
Policy Development & Management
Compensation Management
Benefits Planning & Administration
Payroll Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HMD GLOBAL Miami, FL
Human Resources Director US & Latin America 07/2018- Present
Serve as a business leader by providing guidance, direction and support to the leadership team. Provide HR support to USA & Latin America
employees. Responsible for the delivery of HR services and HR strategic direction in the implementation of key HR programs including
performance management, leadership development, talent management, employee engagement, retention and compensation. Partnering with
the Global HR tean on the integration of several businesses onto a shared services platform. Manage all HR policies, procedures and programs
to comply with corporate policies related employee relations and/or employment. Counsel employees and managers on job related issues,
including coaching managers on performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions. Consult with management and legal counsel on
employee relations including investigating, coaching, advising and reporting when necessary. Provide strategic HR support to employees
globally with offices in Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Buenos Aires and Santiago.
Telefonica Global Solutions Miami, FL Administration of all company policies to over 300 employees
Human Resources Business Partner 1/2017- 07/2018 (Telefonica Business Solutions)
Inherited these additional job functions: Plan and organize and control the entire office administration. Supervise a team of two full-time
receptionists. Handle vendor management and payment of vendors; for 2017 total invoiced payout was 1.085 million while all on time.
Maintain office and kitchen supply inventory. Order supplies and equipment as needed. Developed budget and implemented it accordingly.
Calculate and organize the office space efficiently. Manage facilities within all departments. I was assigned to the Hurricane Contingency
Advisory Board as team was impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Introduce new policies, rules and regulations while ensuring all
are being followed. Organize all employee activities such as Corporate Run, office picnic and end of year celebration. Continue Wellness
Program and Budget development. Administer the Telefonica Volunteer Program and increasing man hour participation.
HR Business Partner 06/2014 – 07/2018 (Telefonica Business Solutions)
HR Consultant 01/2014 – 05/2014 (Contract Work-CareerXchange)
Fulfill a broad range of HR functions including administering benefits, recruiting, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records.
As Benefits Manager I negotiated new contract and transitioned to new carrier while organizing annual benefits-enrollment meetings,
resolving conflicts between employees and insurance carriers. Conduct new hire orientations. Manage new hire background checks and
substance abuse testing for US and Puerto Rico. Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources
creating new EE handbook. Perform exit interviews and collect database to be used in metrics. Assist the HR Regional Director with 5
companies in the US and Puerto Rico with HR functions (recruitment, compliance, employee relations and training). Manage all immigration
cases currently pending action L1/2’s, H1B’s, J1/2’s. Devise creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including
special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity. Implement TeleSalud program which
promote wellness with health fairs and other functions. Coordinate all employee events & recognitions, such as (picnics, luncheons, holiday
party, birthdays etc.) Other duties as assigned. Manage Wellness Program and Wellness Budget of 50K$.
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Miami, FL Corporate recruiter for shoreside and shipboard employees
Corporate Recruiter 6/2013 – 11/2013 - (Contract Work)
Creative sourcing of candidates via web portals, career fairs, employee referrals and internal applications. Proactively build a pipeline of
motivated candidates while creatively as well as effectively sourcing candidates. Courting potential candidates and building a rapport for
current and future hire. Conduct competenc based interviews and provide detailed reports to Hiring Managers. Administered of Psychometric
testing and shortlisting potential candidates. Arrange interviews and compile feedback from hiring managers. Moved all candidates through
the entire hiring process including through offer negotiations. Providing weekly updates to business and project leaders on the recruitment
status. Developed an established social media presence and a network of recruiting professionals for all supported regions
Sapient, Miami Beach, Fl Administration of all company employee benefits for over 900 employees.
HR People Strategist 3/2011 – 1/2013
Troubleshooting multi-state compliance issues with domestic/expat employees with a mutually satisfying resolution between parties being
the goal. Recruited for creative management team in Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Portland and San Diego. Guided management on a full spectrum
of HR operations, systems and programs. Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create
group benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Structured and implemented programs and policies in the
areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation. Fostered a teamwork/open-door
environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind branch’s employee-
retention rate of 89% within an industry where high turnover is the norm. Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous
recordkeeping and ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible. Wrote employee manual covering
issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information. Revised job descriptions across all levels
and 50+ categories. interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.
South Florida Workforce, Miami Beach, FL Recruiter for SFWF and Employer Representative for Miami-Dade County
Job Developer/Recruiter 11/2008 - 3/2011
Florida Certified Workforce Professional Managed a case load of 120 participants. Facilitated and Coordinated of Professional Placement
Network (PPN) seminars. Executed training needs in areas related to eligibility and completion requirements. Conducted compliance analysis
with impact analysis and implementation of correction plan. Provided weekly updates to business and project leaders on the recruitment
status. Other duties as assigned.
Gevity, Miami, FL Professional Employer Organization statewide in Florida with over 1900 employees
HR Consultant 8/2006 - 1/2008
Administered employee benefit programs including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO and vacation. Developed employee handbooks
outlining policies and procedures on all subjects related to HR. Coordinated employee surveys through Cornell University. Served as the
primary interface between Gevity and our clients. Payroll responsibilities were to implement the entire PEO administration for our clients.
Responsible for the accurate production of high-volume, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payroll for 1900 employees using
Gevity’s payroll system. My selling point was payroll and benefits administration. Responsible for managing the day-to-day benefits and
payroll concerns for all of my clients. Sole responsibility for all facets of Human Resources, payroll, worker’s compensation case management,
federal compliance, corporate administration and recruitment/compliance for clients, employee relations, training, compensation program,
benefits including 401(k), medical/dental plans, section 125, COBRA, FMLA, STD, life insurance and worker’s compensation. Responsible for
about 1900 employees within the State of Florida. Responsible for maintaining welfare plan activity, premium contributions in
Principal. Consultant to all levels of management for human resources related issues. Company representative for litigation involving EEOC,
unemployment appeals, civil suits and worker’s compensation. Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Ryder Logistics., Medley, FL Responsible for 700+ corporate employees in Miami, FL
HR Representative 2/2005 – 6/2006
Coordinated on-site events to engage and integrate employees in helping the community. Acted as the liaison in staffing between candidates,
hiring managers and HR for entire hire process. Managed employee investigations while recommending corrective actions to senior
management. Resolved employee concerns while providing guidance regarding FMLA/FLSA/ADEA/EEO related issues. Conducted exit
interviews; gathered and maintained database for disseminating HR metrics for turnover reports. Restructured new employee orientation
from a 1-hour presentation to a ½ day comprehensive interactive program. Administered HR processes, including annual performance
evaluations, pay equity analysis and benefit enrollment. Participated in the capacity of interviewer & assessor for the managerial assessment
program & succession planning. Contingency Planner for the Ryder Employee Disaster Fund; distributed $185k in grants while supporting
field staff post Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana & Mississippi and responsible for manpower coverage of call center. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION /CERTIFICATIONS/LANGUAGES/COMMUNITY SERVICE
St. Thomas University, Miami, Fl
Bachelors in Human Resources Administration, Minor in Education
Languages:
English & Spanish Fluent
HR Designations:
SHRM-CP Society for Human Resource Management Certified
Professional (SHRM)
Recognition/Award
Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
District 5 Champion 11/2019
City of Miami Beach Office of Mayor & Commission
Medallion Recipient- Simon Bolivar & Las Americas Day 11/2019
Community Service:
Miami Beach Hispanic Advisory Committee-Chair
Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board –Vice Chair