Allison Buttacavoli Application Package (3)Buttacavoli Allison D
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
5451 Alton Road Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33140
State Zip Code
3056071916
HomeWork
allisonbutta@gmail.com
Email Address
3056071916
Cellular
Arlington
Business Address
1500 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600
City
VA
State
22209
Zip Code
State Policy Network
Occupation:Business Name:
Programs Associate
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Art in Public Places Committee
Sister Cities Program
Transportation, Parking and Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities 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?No
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:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:N/A
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 bring unique knowledge and experience to contribute to our city's growth and development. My background in
fundraising and grantmaking strategies, along with my graduate training in historic preservation and museum
studies, equip me with the skills to secure resources and safeguard our city's assets. With a graduate degree in
history and a diverse professional background, I offer a unique perspective. I plan to spend the rest of my life in
Miami Beach and am dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents. My commitment to the community
drives my passion for its continuous improvement and prosperity. Combining my skills and experiences, I can
make meaningful contributions.
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.
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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 Allison Buttacavoli agreed to the following terms on 5/22/2024 9:39:29 AM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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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
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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.
Allison Buttacavoli
allisonbutta@gmail.com
5451 Alton Road,Miami Beach,FL 33140 ●(305)607-1916
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE,Newark,DE June 2021
Master of Arts in History,Museums Studies Certificate
●Specialized in 19th and 20th century European history with a focus on material and consumer culture,particularly food history.
●Research Thesis titles:Tasting Modernity:Restaurants and the Consumption of Pleasure in Paris,and Advertising War and Empire in Algeria:L’Echo d’Alger
1913-1921.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI,Coral Gables,FL May 2013
Bachelor of Arts in French and History
EXPERIENCE
State Policy Network,Arlington,VA (Work from homeoffice in Miami Beach)June 2023 –Present
Programs Associate
●Educate,consult,and support independent state think tanks in development and fundraising strategies.
●Active member of the grants team tasked with strategic grant making for the $8 million grant funds SPN makes annually,analyze reporting and follow up data.
●Project manage and assist with any operational needs of the Programs Team.
Pulse &Remedy LLC,Miami Beach,FL April 2023 –June 2023
Director of Executive Health Program and Laboratory Diagnostics August 2021 –April 2023
Executive Assistant
●Updated and maintained daily the billing for the medical practice and make sure each patient is correctly billed in adequate time.
●Managed the professional and personal schedules of the Doctor and owner of the medical practice.
●Responsible for inventory management of all medical supplies and medications in the office,in the doctors medical bag,and each nurse kit.
●Business development by means of building and maintaining relationships with key properties in Miami Beach.
●Assisted the Doctor on house calls,set up for IV’s,lab draws,and full house call visits in homes,hotels,event venues,and yachts.
●Project managed the monthly newsletter,which includes selecting and writing summaries and reviews of relevant medical research articles,books,and news articles as
well as conducting interviews of top doctors in the Miami area.
lululemon athletica,Coral Gables,FL October 2016 –September 2021
Assistant Store Manager (Key Leader,Educator)
●Developed Educators and Key Leaders in both leadership skill set and operational tasks of the business.
●Managed recruiting,hiring,and training of new employees.
●Oversaw product flow,inventory management,sell through,and visual merchandise of the store.
●Responsible for critical business metrics,including but not limited to;traffic,conversion,and budget on a daily,weekly,monthly,quarterly and annual basis.
●Maintained company standards of People and Culture at the store level through performance management,employee happiness,and development of a team of 20 to 30
people.
●Event planning that included vendors,speakers,and activities with measurable return on investment.
Delaware Art Museum,Wilmington,DE February 2016 –May 2016
Development Intern
●Helped build and maintain relationships with the Museum’s list of approximately 100 corporate/business sponsorship targets.
●Attended emails,phone calls,and meetings to pitch sponsor ideas;track and document all communication efforts;ensure sponsors receive proper acknowledgement;
and brainstorm new sponsor targets.
●Managed a project to digitize the Museum’s past three years of grant files.This includes devising a system compatible with Altru,the Museum’s database;organizing
paper and electronic files’and scanning and uploading relevant documents.
CATO Institute,Washington,D.C.June 2015 –August 2015
External Affairs and Trade Policy Intern
●Completed daily external communications email,Cato Today bulletin to coalition groups and Hill staff.
●Managed electronic distribution of new Cato Institute publications and created targeted promotional materials.
●Conducted research on trade policies and disputes including:WTO cases,free trade agreement negotiations,Ex-Im Bank,ISDS,TPA,TPP,and TTIP.
●Attended a variety of policy-oriented briefings at other organizations and on the Hill on behalf of Cato and reported on pertinent information.
J.P.Morgan,New York,NY June 2011 –August 2011
Summer Analyst
●Followed markets across all asset classes,and kept investors and bankers updated onhigh conviction investments and products on a weekly basis,while also providing
them with client approved materials to assist them with their client relationships.
●Provided the front office with current and concise market updates frequently.
●Extracted quick sales points from extensive meetings to significantly aid investors and bankers in their client meetings.
●Worked with teams across all asset classes to put together cohesive presentations and portfolios for both internal and external use.
Morrison,Brown,Argiz &Farra,Miami,FL June 2010 –August 2010
Accountant Intern,Professional Athletes and Entertainers
●Handled wealth management and family office services for Major League Baseball players and international recording artists.
●Formulated monthly budgets for clients and their dependents.
●Assisted in the preparation of reports about potential clients to assist accountants in their marketing and initial solicitation of prospective clients,and assisted
accountants in tax consultation for their clients.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
●WordPress,macOS,Microsoft Office,Adobe Acrobat,Oracle,Altru,DrChrono,Squarespace.
OTHER
GradLEAP,Newark,DE (Virtual)September 2023
I volunteer as a mentor to current graduate students of the University of Delaware in the disciplines of Art History,History,and Museum Studies.