Carol Coombes Application PackageCoombes Carol A
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1754 Meridian Avenue #204 Miami Beach
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FL 33139
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305-790-8023
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carolcoombes1@gmail.com
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305-790-8023
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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● I am resident of:N/A
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"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.
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approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
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● 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:
- veteran non-profits arts leadership - have been embedded in the arts eco-system of Miami Beach for 20+ years
affiliated in some way with the following organizations: OutShine Film Festival, FUNDarte, Miami Beach Pride
- experience writing and analyzing grant application narratives and budgets for
BTW is there a term limit for this application process because I applied in October 2022, my name was visibly
absent in January 2024 and nobody approached me to serve. Even though I am a resident for 20+ years and
have been active in the arts community in Miami Beach, the whole process has been perplexing.
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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.
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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
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comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
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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 Carol Coombes agreed to the following terms on 3/12/2024 2:16:30 PM
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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.
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1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
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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.
CAROL COOMBES 305-790-8023 carolcoombes1@gmail.com carolcoombesconsults.com
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Highly motivated dynamic leader and growth maker, with 20-years+ experience in the non-profit arts sector.
Demonstrable success in project management and grant writing through vision, teamwork and best practices.
PROFESSIONAL
Miami Beach Gay Pride, Inc.
F/T Director Grants & Cultural Affairs – April 2020 to present | + Contractual Grant Writer - June 2016 – March 2020
• Maintain current grant portfolio and perform relevant research to identify and pursue new available grant/foundation
opportunities for ongoing grant/foundation applications to maintain organizational stability and growth. Responsible for
generating $200K+ in grant/foundation revenue to sustain the organization through COVID-19 pandemic.
• Plan, organize, schedule, and implement a wide variety of cultural programs and fundraising events throughout the year.
• Program and activate VIP Gala, Queer Art Showcase, talks and workshops for cultural arts and social justice/wellness
programming initiatives.
• Work as part of a small team logistically hosting and managing Miami Beach Pride Festival & Parade, the largest Pride event
in the South East.
Karen Peterson and Dancers, Inc.
Contractual Managing Director – December 2019 to present
Festival Producer, Forward Motion Physically Integrated Dance Festival & Conference – May 2019 – October 2019
• Develop program narratives and budget reports for ongoing grant applications. Research and apply for new sources of
grant and foundation revenue and touring and partnership opportunities in partnership with the Founder/Artistic Dir.
• Supervised and managed all logistical operations, revenue and expense budget lines and grassroots promotion/Enews for
four physically integrated dance companies participating in a 4-day Festival in Miami, Sept 25 – Sept 28, 2019
IFCM Corp/FilmGate Miami
Contractual Grant Writer - June 2016 – present
• Develop program narratives and budget reports for ongoing grant applications. Responsible for generating $1000K+ in
grant/foundation revenue.
FUNDarte, Miami FL.
Contractual Development Consultant & Program Associate - June 2016 – December 2019
• Cultivated sponsors and individual donors to underpin and support 3 core program initiatives: No Borders, Global Cuba
Fest and Out in the Tropics.
• Worked with staff team as required, to execute program and promotional logistics.
The Miami Chapter of American Institutes of Architects & Miami Center for Architecture & Design
Interim Operations Manager - September 2018 – May 2019
• Supervised and managed logistical oversight for a broad range of events including AIA Miami Design + Technology
Conference, Wave of Change Women in Architecture Conference, SEEK Miami Architecture Scavenger Hunt, Architecture
on Film Event and other events throughout the year.
• Created original marketing content including the generation of multi-platform graphic content for social-media platforms
(FB, Twitter, Instagram, Eventbrite), e-flyer newsletters, website banners and thumbnails for weekly members newsletter.
IKT Congress Miami – International Association of Curators of Contemporary
Seasonal Operations Manager - January – April 2019
• Supervised and managed ground transportation, catering and AV/tour logistics for 100 international attendees attending
IKT Congress Miami from April 11-14, 2019.
• Managed a team of 5 interns and a project assistant across 10 Museums and Galleries in Miami-Dade County.
World OutGames Miami, Miami FL - June 2015 – June 2017
Director Cultural Arts (2-year f/t contractual position)
• Activated and implemented curatorial and logistical oversight of a broad cultural arts program embracing art, dance,
choral, music, literary readings, film, poetry and spoken word. Ably managed logistical challenges to execute 10-day event.
• Developed budget and timeline for grant and foundation solicitation. Successfully secured grant and philanthropic funding
for Cultural Arts program totaling $57,000.
CAROL COOMBES
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Miami International Film Festival, Miami FL – September 2010 - March 2015 (5 seasons)
Programmer CinemaSlam & Asian Cinema (MIFF 2015) | Program Associate Manager (MIFF 2011 - 2014)
• Managed all exhibition program, admin and logistical aspects of “CinemaSlam” student film competition for five seasons.
• Programmed and logistically managed Masterclass & Future Cinema Critics industry driven programs for four seasons.
• Initiated and implemented, registration and travel/guest logistics for over 300+ visiting Industry professionals.
Coral Gables Art Cinema, Miami FL - May 2014 - August 2014
Interim Operations Manager
• Provided organizational and management support to Executive Director including oversight of Cinema financial accounting
records ($1m+budget), grant timelines and solicitation, member campaigns, acknowledgment and administration.
• Supervised operational logistics to enable theater staff to execute and implement special events.
• Managed day-to-day petty-cash requests, vendor invoices with bookkeeper, office-supplies and other duties.
Philadelphia Cinema Alliance, Philadelphia PA - September 2008 - August 2013 (5 seasons)
Managing Director (QFest 2009-2013) | Associate Artistic Director (Philadelphia CineFest/QFest 2008 - 2009)
• Supervised all aspects of the annual film festival program for QFest including executing a timeline for logistical delivery,
programming content and copy for marketing/branding, overseeing filmmaker travel and theatrical exhibition.
Prior F/T Employment
Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Miami FL - November 2001 - July 2008
Festival Director (2006 - 2008) | Co-Director/Program Director. (2002 - 2006) | Program Manager (2001 - 2002)
• Programmed and developed a year-round program of LGBTQ films in South Florida. Grew event as a global destination for
filmmakers - successfully repositioned event in top 5 LGBTQ festivals in the U.S.
• Identified, presented and delivered programming narratives for cultural arts grants and foundation support.
• Managed critical timelines to meet all deadlines for the successful delivery of event(s).
British Film Institute, London, UK - June 1997 - October 2001
Festival Administrator - London Film Festival (1997-2001) | London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (1998 - 2001)
• Worked in an administrative capacity in a small team to successfully execute, manage and run two flagship film festivals.
• Solicited supported marketing materials to promote films, drive ticket sales on website and in printed media.
BOARD SERVICE
Aqua Foundation for Women, Miami, FL
Board Member, Co-Chair Grants Committee – Sept. 2014 – Dec. 2016
JURY PARTICIPATION
Iris Prize Film Festival – Short Film Jury, Cardiff, UK
Frameline - Dockers First Time Feature Award, San
Francisco, CA
Miami Short Film Festival - Juried Genres, Miami, FL
Rockefeller Institute - Media Arts Fellowship
Nominator Film & Video, New York, NY
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA – Sept. 2015 -March 2017
MA Business Design and Arts Leadership (GPA 4.0)
British Film Institute, London, UK
Cultural Cinema Exhibition Programming Certificate
Leeds Beckett University: Northern School of Film & Television, Leeds, UK
Post Graduate Diploma Film Production, Camera-Lighting for Film & Television
Goldsmiths College University of London, London, UK
BA Hons - Anthropology & Media Communication
AWARDS
2017 – OutShine Film Festival Award in Recognition of Service to Film and the LGBT Community in Miami-Dade.
2008 - Aqua Foundation for Women - Miami. Founders Award in Recognition of Service to the Community
2008 - City of Miami Beach, Mayor & Commissioners - Recognition Award for Dedication to Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival