Travon Pierre Application PackagePierre Travon E
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255 West 24th Street, Apt 109 Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33140
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78641401937864140193
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travon.pierre0306@gmail.com
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7864140193
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes
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255 West 24th Street, Miami Beach FL 33140 Mantell Plaza 1/1/2019 5/7/2024
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affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
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Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:Middle 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,
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with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
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No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
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● 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:
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.
African-American/BlackRace/Ethnic Categories
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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 Travon Pierre agreed to the following terms on 5/7/2024 9:17:46 PM
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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
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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.
Travon “Tony”Pierre
255 West 24th Street,Apt 109,Miami Beach,FL 33140 | (786)-414-0193 | travon.pierre0306@gmail.com
Objective
❖A government employee of Miami Dade County aspiring to civically engage in his local community.Through
my years of experience both in government,in my youth,and in politics as a young adult,I've honed my skills
to understand hyper local issues,and progress that should be taken into account in local decision making.
Experience
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR| MIAMI DADE COUNTY-MAYOR’S OFFICE| DECEMBER 2020-PRESENT
❖The External Affairs Coordinator manages community stakeholder relationships,assists with
media requests,and coordinates community requests to meet with the administration.In this
role,the responsibilities include scheduling meetings and interviews,meeting with community
stakeholders,and integrating necessary county representatives in community requests,on
behalf of the administration,and assisting the mayor's communication department on any and
all related activities.This role also accompanies the responsibility of serving as the
administration's connection to youth in Miami Dade county.
CAMPAIGN REGIONAL ORGANIZER| EDGE COMMUNICATIONS| FEBRUARY 2020-NOVEMBER 2020
❖Campaign Organizer for the Daniella Levine Cava for Mayor Campaign.My Duties included
assisting directors,staffing the candidate at events,organizing field operations,assisting in
black affairs (communal and political),implementing field strategy set by campaign,managing
over 20 part time and full time field staff,hiring campaign workers,community relational
organizing,and implementing general campaign strategy.
ACTOR |MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM |MARCH 2017-FEBRUARY 2020
❖Worked in the Early Childhood and Theatrical Experiences team as a resident actor for the
museum.Helped to establish programming,curriculum during camps for different aged youth
(4-12),produced and scripted original shows,songs,and dance routines.Participated in
strategy sessions,and team building workshops to better articulate and interact with youth of
all ages,abilities,and comprehension.
FIELD ORGANIZER| FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY | SEPTEMBER 2018-NOVEMBER 2018
❖Field Organizer for the Andrew Gillum for Florida gubernatorial campaign.Responsibilities
included phone banking,canvassing Brownsville and Liberty City neighborhoods and volunteer
recruitment.In addition,duties also included organizing and managing volunteer events,as well
as attending community events.
Education
B.F.A.MUSIC THEATRE | NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS CONSERVATORY 2015
❖1 year,College Freshman
❖Music Theatre Track
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE 2019
❖Graduating Class of 2025
HONORS
❖Monday.com project management tool Certification (JUN 2024)
➢Recognizedas a top 5%user and creator of Monday.com project management tool in MiamiDade County.
❖Remy Award Recipient-South Florida Theatre League (AUG 2019)
➢Awarded the 2019 Remy Award for outstanding contribution to Children’s Theatre.
❖Community Service Award (SEP 2016)
➢Served as an after school care teacher at City Mission Worship Center for an entire semester.Awarded for
dedication to the program in 2016.
❖Cultural Tourism Certification (AUG 2015)
➢Given by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau after completion of the cultural tourism program.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
❖Miami Dade College Student Government Association Senate Pro-Tempore (AUG.2017-JAN.2018)
➢Served as a student Senator in the position of President Pro-Tempore.Responsibilities include managing Senate
agenda and bills,balance and oversight of committee work,chairing senate meetings,and developing initiatives
for the Senate at large to execute,research,and implement.
❖Mayoral Administration Internship (JAN.2017-MAY 2017)
➢Interned for Deputy Mayor Russel Benford's office,under the administration of Mayor Carlos Jimenez.
Responsibilities included attending county functions,seminars,and or cultural events.Represent as a panelist
on the Millennials in the Workplace discussion panel for Miami Dade County.Attending the Deputy Mayors
scheduled county meetings,aswell as the County Mayor’s weekly executive meeting.Completeand maintain
weekly hour requirements.
❖Collins Park Neighborhood Association Social Media Manager (DEC.2016-MAY 2017)
➢Served as the Social Media manager for the neighborhood association of Collins Park,Miami Beach.Managed
and posted association news,updates,and events hosted within the Collins Park Community.Created and
compiled data spreadsheets to track goals and growth of social media pages.Researched and developed
strategy/initiatives to boost visibility and page traffic (participation,following,interactions).
❖Miami Dade County Youth Commissioner District 1 (AUG.2013-AUG.2015)
➢Served as the Secretary (2013-2014)and subsequently,Chairman (2014-2015).Responsibilities include,but are
not limited to,the intake of all meeting minutes,summary reports,committee minutes,and formatting of
commission agenda.Also,event planning and preparation,traveling for domestic affairs concerning Miami Dade
Youth,holding conferences,and submission and approval of annual reports for county review.
REFERENCES
1.Christian Ulvert (786-762-4990)Christian.ulvert@gmail.com President,Edge Communications
2.Ray Breslin (305)-772-5665 BRESARO@AOL.COM President,Collins Park Neighborhood Association
3.Bree-Anna Obst (310-500-6448)bobst@miamichildrensmuseum.org Associate Director at Miami Children's
Museum