Arnel San Pedro Application PackageSan Pedro Arnel
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
934 Michigan Avenue, Unit 102 Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
State Zip Code
3238230588
HomeWork
arnel@unparalleled.productions
Email Address
3238230588
Cellular
Palm Beach
Business Address
3456 South Ocean Boulevard, Unit 104
City
FL
State
33480
Zip Code
Unparalleled Productions
Occupation:Business Name:
Unparalleled Productions
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:
Production Industry Council
Cultural Arts Council
General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Oversight 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
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Technical Meeting & Event
Production CREDLY-12625919 8/11/2015
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:
I have over 20+ years of experience in high performance, high profile film/tv and special event production
experience in Miami Beach/South Florida, New York, and Los Angeles. I would like to bring more major tentpole
productions to the City of Miami Beach that would boost our local economy and further solidify our Miami Beach
brand as a world class arts and culture destination. I am also 1 of 9 city-approved production vendors.
I am also a part-time Adjunct Professor at FIU Chaplin where I teach Entertainment at Venues, a Show
Management & Production class.
Skills: Production Management, Run of Show, Talent, Schedule, Show Directing, Siteplan, Social Media,
Strategy, Permits, Budgeting
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.
o Commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and as a condition of applying for appointment to
a City agency, board, or committee, each applicant must voluntarily agree that in the event the applicant files with
the City Clerk a Statement of Candidate formally announcing candidacy for City elective office, such filing with the
City Clerk shall be deemed a tender of resignation from the City agency, board or committee, and the member's
automatic resignation shall thereby immediately create a vacancy in the agency, board, or committee.
● 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.
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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.
Asian or Pacific IslanderRace/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 Arnel San Pedro agreed to the following terms on 12/29/2023 1:28:20 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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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.
YES I voluntarily agree to the resignation from the City agency, board, or committee, if I file a Statement
of Candidate for a City Elective Office (1).
(1) I understand that commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and as a condition of applying for
appointment to a City agency, board, or committee, I must voluntarily agree that in the event I file with the City Clerk a
Statement of Candidate formally announcing candidacy for City elective office, such filing with the City Clerk shall be deemed
a tender of resignation from the City agency, board, or committee.
ARNEL SAN PEDRO
323-823-0588 | arnel@unparalleled.productions | linkedin.com/in/arnelsanpedro | unparalleled.productions
Innovations & solutions-driven entertainment business professional with a proven track record of success well-versed in all
phases of the production lifecycle. Efficient in optimizing processes & integrating marketing strategies to drive record-
breaking revenue growth. Led many award-winning projects & high-performing teams. Committed to leveraging my MBA in
Management, BA in Film Production & Entertainment Marketing to thrive in a high-profile leadership position.
CLIENT LIST
EVENTS: AMPAS Docs, Aqua Girl Festival, Beat the Odds Awards, Casa Clasico, Central Park SummerStage, Coachella,
DGA Honors Awards, Facebook, Fitness Universe, IFP Gotham Awards, Miami Film Festival, Miami Super Bowl LIV, Miami
Yacht Show, New Order Day, POTUS Visit, Satellite Art Fair, Seltzer Shop, Sting's Save the Rainforest Benefit, Tribeca Film
Festival, Ultra Music Festival, Virgin Entertainment Group VIDEO: 100 Greatest Pop Songs, FADER Magazine, Fashion
Stock TV, Food Network, NAAC, NYSG, Oyster Magazine, Planet Fashion TV, Snowed In, Workingman's Death & more
Selected Highlights SPECIAL EVENTS 2011 - 2023
Founder | President - UNPARALLELED PRODUCTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT INFLUENCERS
Owner of high-profile production, operations & media company in show management & live event production.
Recognized as 1 of only 9 City of Miami Beach-approved production vendors or Top Executive Producers in city.
• Successfully executed high-profile projects: Miami Swim Week, LA Fashion Week, EDITION Opening, Miami Art
Week, Spotify Content Creator, Metapolis NFT, US Presidential Elections. Directed 150+ fashion runway shows.
Adjunct Professor - FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | CHAPLIN SCHOOL, Remote
Lecturer for new advanced online undergraduate course in Show Management & Production – Entertainment at
Venues, in Events & Entertainment Management Track. FIU Chaplin is ranked as #1 online program in the country.
• Designed 15-week video modules on real world workplace materials & high-profile industry guest speakers:
Show Management Toolkit, VIP Red Carpet Access. Course receives rave reviews & reaches max enrollment.
Showrunner / Show Director / Chief Operations Officer - MIAMI SWIM WEEK: THE SHOWS, Miami Beach
Highest production officer for relaunch of new major fashion week & runway stage show. My two years of effective
leadership led to acquisition of Hammock major trade show, opening of new store & expansion to New York & DC.
• Executed all production operations, oversaw all aspects of fashion week & created new production department.
Supervised stage & structure build, production meetings, site plans, engineering, ROS, FOH, talent, AV, vendors.
• Secured sponsor operating budget & City Proclamation which resulted in 800% increase in impressions – 180K LY
vs 1.5M. One of the shows I directed featured as Best Show Highlight in all of Miami Swim Week 2022 by Forbes.
Executive Producer & Festival Runner- OUTSHINE FILM FESTIVAL, Miami & Ft. Lauderdale, FL
EP of festival operations for Miami & Fort Lauderdale festivals & Oscars® Big Night Out Gala. Festival was named the #2
Top Film & Media Event in Miami/South Florida in BizBash. Promoted to EP. Also managed the #1 Miami Film Festival.
• Produced 85+ screenings, 10 special events in 5+ venues simultaneously for 3 festivals. Budget, schedule, balloting, box
office, celebrity talent, contracts, FOH, hotel, sponsor & media. Selected & presented Vanguard Award Winners.
• Supervised floor for live awards show gala during commercial breaks of Oscars® telecast. Created Run of Show,
program plan, lighting looks, music cues, layout, script, tip sheets, hosts, talent booking, stage managers, crew.
Director of Event Production- UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - HUMAN RESOURCES, Coral Gables, FL
Produced Team UM tent at 2018, 2016 & 2015 Mercedes Benz Corporate Runs, Employee Appreciation Week, Week
of Well-Being, Retirement & Long Service Awards, Take Our Children to Work. Promoted to Director.
• Supervised registration, marketing strategy, contest which resulted in record-breaking largest team & highest event
rating. Winner of #1 Largest Team Award. Led site visits, space plans, volunteers, team distribution, logistics, contracts.
House Manager- COMCAST SPECTACOR- COLONY THEATRE, Miami Beach, FL
Supervised all front of house operations for numerous productions at high traffic city theater venue on Lincoln Road from
the venue side. Shows vary from music, dance, theater, opera, comedy, performance art & film.
• Managed all night staff, communicated with back of house, ushers, bar management, box office, & client to prepare
venue for show open, intermission & close. Monitored bookings, attendance, seating, photo, ticketing & late arrivals.
Film & Video Host- ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2013 & 2012, Miami Beach, FL
Hosted entire Film Exhibit in the Miami Beach Convention Center for the largest and most important art convention in the
world, with a record-breaking global attendance of 70,000+.
• Served as a public liaison of Art Film by meeting & greeting all high-profile VIP & public guests. Explained Art Basel
selection process, curated films & assumed issue ownership. Resolved technical malfunctions & tended client needs.
FILM & TV
Sr. VP of Theatrical Distribution & PR- SEVENTH ART RELEASING, Los Angeles, CA
Conceptualized domestic & international theatrical bookings and awards campaign strategy for entire acquisitions
library of an Academy Award-winning independent documentary distribution company. Also WORKINGMAN’S DEATH.
• Managed JONESTOWN awards strategy for Emmy Award-winning director on $100K budget. Winner- IDA ABC News
VideoSource Award, IDA Awards, Shortlist- Best Documentary, 79th Annual Academy Awards®, Nominee- Best
Documentary: 59th Primetime Emmy Awards®, IFP Gotham Awards, IPA Satellite Awards, Tribeca Film Fest Awards.
Co-Producer- BOMB IT LLC & ANTIDOTE FILMS, Los Angeles, CA
Managed all aspects of art documentary from production through international festival distribution, 100+ crew members.
• Co-managed production, post & festival run that resulted in selection in Tribeca Film Festival 2007 World Documentary
Competition & every screening sold out. Produced talent, storyline, music supervision, permits, contracts, field shoots.
Production Security Operations- REVOLT TV MUSIC CONFERENCE, Miami Beach, FL
Head of security and key leader of core production management team that produced Chairman Diddy’s annual music
conference. Produced over 20 televised events/shows in 5 days featuring French Montana, Lauryn Hill, Sza, 2Chainz.
• Supervised all security plans for every event, managed over 200 security & bodyguards. Staged celebrity talent
movement for Chairman Diddy, Monica, 2Chainz. Regulated FOH, RFID bracelet & crew credential access.
Manager, International Channels- SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, Los Angeles, CA
Interim (contracted by Corestaff) for Animax Germany launch; AXN Germany, Israel, Italy, Animax/AXN/SET LatAm
• Post Production fixer with Technicolor UK & Ascent partners; Refurbished over 1000+ hours of third party acquired
programming to pass quality control for formatting standards & to be ready for transmission under quick turnaround.
Associate Producer- MTV & VH1 PRODUCTION, New York, NY
AP, Researcher & Post Production Coordinator on Fashionably Loud, Spring Break 2003, Beatmix, VH1’s Forever Wild,
Victoria’s Secret Most Fashionable Videos, MTV’s Destiny’s Child Live, Spring Break 2001 + many more.
• Fulfilled all production and talent responsibilities on live multi-camera and video-based remote shows including
prepping on-air talent, shooting camera, supervising edits, hiring staff, casting & creating storyline.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Emergency Relief Operations Manager- FEMA x CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, Miami Beach, FL
Core leader of event agency that successfully implemented production operations for Hurricane Irma debris removal in
Miami Beach. MB was most productive city in Florida with 155,000 cubic yards of debris removed & became model city.
• Dispatched & trained entire 75+ monitor team to inspect truck crews & fill load tickets. Certified new trucks and
evaluated capacities. Managed fleet of 25 vehicles incl daily assignment, insurance, fueling, parking, incidents.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MBA, Management, International Business and Marketing 2010 - 2012
• Business MBA Scholarship, MBA President’s Table, Panelist on Florida State Leadership Conference
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY BA (cum laude), Film Production and Entertainment Marketing
• Gallatin School of Individualized Study- MLK Scholars Program, Founder’s Scholar, President’s Service Award
EVENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, Technical Meeting & Event Production Certification 2015
SKILLS & AFFILIATIONS
Computer: Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative, IG, Meta, TikTok, Trello, Basecamp, Squarespace, Quickbooks
Affiliations: Entertainment Influencers- Founder, Event Leadership Institute, Event Safety Alliance, Victory Fund National
Campaign Board Member & Endorsement Panel, Live Event Coalition.