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Akil Lester Application PackageLester Akil A Last Name First Name Middle Initial 6580 Indian Creek Dr ,Unit 205 Miami Home Address City Florida 33141 State Zip Code HomeWork alester174@gmail.com Email Address 240-423-3050 Cellular Greenville Business Address 10 Patewood Dr City SC State 29615 Zip Code Aradis Occupation:Business Name: Senior Program Manager 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: Transportation, Parking and Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee Design Review Board Visitor and Convention Authority 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:North 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: Construction management, Project & Program Management, Design and Engineering management, Plan Review, Critical Path Scheduling, Project Life Cycle Cost Estimating, Multi-discipline Coordination, Permits/Codes/Inspections, Communication, ADA Safety Compliance. Capitol Heavy Industry Project Feasibility, Design, Construction, and Close Out. 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 N/A 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. African-American/BlackRace/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.No 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 Akil Lester agreed to the following terms on 11/26/2023 1:40:16 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 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. Akil Lester Design Manager Mr. Lester has more than 11 years of experience in the commercial construction industry. He has managed all aspects of the Commercial Construction project life cycle. Specifically: Planning, Bidding, Negotiating, Construction, and Close Out. He has worked as a General Contractor, Owners Rep, as well as Developer on project values ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000+ across multiple states and metropolitan regions. As Project Manager, Mr. Lester is responsible for all aspects of project controls including CPM Scheduling, document control, permits, AIA Contracts, Subcontractor coordination with the Superintendent/APM management, change management, quality assurance, and safety/compliance reviews. He is also responsible for project cost controls which include project accounting cash-flow analysis. Mr. Lester has proven that he can run multiple teams and successfully complete his projects with the best interest of his clients in mind. His dedication, confidence, knowledge, and interpersonal skills aid him in communicating with all project stakeholders to earn a successful track record of project completion. Project Experience Flex Austin Mevex 2 Design Flextronics, Austin, TX Design Manager for a manufacturing facility located in Austin, TX. Main responsibilities include developing design & work plan for the Phase II build out of a client manufacturing space. Marker Therapeutics – Preconstruction & Construction Houston, TX Construction Manager for the Facility build out for a clinical-stage immuno- oncology company specializing in the development of next-generation T cell- based immunotherapies for the treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumor indications. Led the master planning, design/engineering, equipment procurement & construction of GMP lab space. Worked onsite with contractors to problem-solve field issues and ensure the project was built to the exact client specifications. Created & oversaw project financials with monthly reports on fee changes. Key Information Education •BA, Political Science & Government, Franklin & Marshall, 2006 •Cert, Project Management, George Mason University, 2008 Licenses & certifications •30 HR Construction Certificate - OSHA Campus.com •HTS Engineering – HVAC Fundamentals •Procore Certified – Project Manager •Modular Construction Methods - LinkedIn Years of experience •Total - 11 Years •With Arcadis – <1 Year Akil Lester | Resume He was responsible for all facets Change Orders (CO), Contingency, & Design Changes. PNC Bank Office Center – TI Office Fit Out Austin, TX Lead Project Manager for the build out of 50,000 sq ft PNC office center. At the time it was the largest PNC office in Texas. Responsibilities included negotiating and overseeing subcontractor buyout process. Leading weekly meetings with Owner, Design Team, and CM. Updating the Master Schedule Milestones & Owner reports. Generating GC/Owner AIA contracts/exhibits before submitting to Principal for final approval. Creating & updating project financials with monthly reports on fee changes. Responsible for all Change Orders (CO), Contingency, & Design Changes. World Bank HQ Washington, D.C Lead Project Manager for the construction of the World Bank’s new Class A HQ space in downtown Washington D.C. Responsibilities included negotiating and overseeing subcontractor buyout process. Leading weekly meetings with Owner, Design Team, and CM. Updating the Master Schedule Milestones & Owner reports. Generating GC/Owner AIA contracts/exhibits before submitting to Principal for final approval. Creating & updating project financials with monthly reports on fee changes. Responsible for all Change Orders (CO), Contingency, & Design Change. IBM Austin Campus Upgrades Austin, TX Responsibilities included negotiating and overseeing the subcontractor buyout process. Leading weekly meetings with the Owner, Design Team, and CM. Updating the Master Schedule Milestones & Owner reports. Generating GC/Owner AIA contracts/exhibits before submitting to the Principal for final approval. Creating & updating project financials with monthly reports on fee changes. Responsible for all Change Orders (CO), Contingency, & Design Change. 1800 G st, Confidential Client Washington, D.C Responsibilities included updating the Master Schedule Milestones & Owner reports. Generating GC/Owner AIA contracts/exhibits before submitting to Principal for final approval. Creating & updating project financials with monthly reports on fee changes. Responsible for all Change Orders (CO), Contingency, & Design Change. FDA CBER Lab HQ Silver Spring, MD The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research was the result of the reorganization of several FDA campuses across the Washington Region. His team was responsilbiy for the build out of Divisions 7, 8, & 9 on this project. Responsibilties included updating the Master Schedule Milestones & Owner reports. Generating GC/Owner AIA contracts/exhibits before submitting to the Principal for final approval. Creating & updating project financials with monthly reports on fee changes. Responsible for all Change Orders (CO), Contingency, & Design Change. BRAC 133, DOD Alexandria, VA The DoD/BRAC 133 at Mark Center consolidated 64,000 employees from more than 24 DoD agencies, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Washington Headquarters Services onto one 16-acre campus. Our project team completed the complex five weeks ahead of schedule. The team was responsible for Divisions 8 & 9 on the project. The DoD/BRAC 133 office complex consists of a 15-story and 17-story office tower, two parking garages, a remote inspection facility, visitor control center, and a public transportation center. To meet the required Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) protection levels, the office towers are comprised of approximately 11,000 tons of structural steel, 1,500 precast panels, and 2,100 windows. The towers' interior design includes a modular tenant planning system, which allows maximum flexibility and scalability in order to cater to more than 24 tenant agencies.