Steve Chong Application PackageChong Steve L
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1035 West Ave Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33069
State Zip Code
786-778-8404
HomeWork
actualizers@gmail.com
Email Address
786-778-8404
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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
Real Estate Sales Associate SL3576238 6/17/2023 3/31/2025
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: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 ,b or c of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met one or more 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 am an expert in marketing, sales and business development and love Miami Beach. I am a health coach and
desire to bring positive experiences to everyone in Miami Beach and grow this city in the best way possible.
I am here to be of service to the best beach city in Florida. I own and operate a Miami tours company and have
been a top tour guide of Miami Beach.
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.
o If an appointee is engaged to provide services, for compensation, to either (1) a candidate for City elected office,
or (2) a political committee or electioneering communications organization expending funds for or against
candidates for City elected office, such engagement shall be deemed a tender of resignation from such City
agency, board, or committee. (Miami Beach City Code Section 2-22)
● 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.
_____________________________
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.
No
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 Steve Chong agreed to the following terms on 9/2/2024 3:31:56 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.
YES I understand that (2).
(2) If am engaged to provide services, for compensation, to either (1) a candidate for City elected office, or (2) a political
committee or electioneering communications organization expending funds for or against candidates for City elected office,
such engagement shall be deemed a tender of resignation from the City agency, board, or committee.
STEVE CHONG
actualizers@gmail.com • (786) 778-8404 • www.ohmygalore.com
MARKETING MANAGER & CONTENT CREATOR
Solution-driven art director/web developer/marketing adept at producing collaborative,
consumer-focused websites and social media that meet the highest standards. Designed and
delivered riveting strategies to increase brand equity, customer acquisition efficiency and
business development. Launched numerous captivating websites & social media accounts.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Web Consultant & Social Media Producer 06/2024 – Present
American Bath and Shower – www.americanbathandshower.com
• Resigned and developed enterprise-level website for top Florida bathroom remodeler.
• Produced compelling content and managed multiple social media accounts.
• Built and managed Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Profiles.
• Designed, optimized and distributed various print and direct mailing campaigns.
• Increased social media engagement at an exponential rate through targeted content
creation and graphic improvements contributing to new revenue.
• Increased website traffic, web page and contact form engagement through precision
keyword optimization.
• Monitored and analyzed the performance and ad spend of print and social media
campaigns and utilized data to improve campaign effectiveness.
• Managed and fostered a positive online reputation and interactive community by
overseeing public relations and responding to comments and reviews.
Marketing Director 01/2012 – Present
OMG Studios – www.ohmygalore.com
• Developed and implemented innovative marketing strategies, SEO-driven websites and
social accounts that increased brand awareness for the real estate, Miami tourism,
photography, legal and yoga industries.
• Orchestrated a comprehensive rebranding campaign across social platforms for
influencers and entrepreneurs throughout the US.
• Designed, managed and directed the production of compelling content for a diverse
range of media outlets & clients from the Fortune 1000 to startups.
• Authored and coordinated a series of promotions that grew company sales and
improved online recognition with the utilization of video marketing.
• Established and integrated strategic digital marketing campaigns to target new
consumer segments for large customer base.
• Executed numerous sponsored Facebook & Instagram ad campaigns for multiple clients
concurrently and performed A/B testing for message optimization.
• Led webinars for clients and community to increase their digital marketing efficacies.
Marketing & Social Media Content Creator 08/2023 – 08/2024
Method Miami – www.methodmiami.com
• Concepted and created social media content for Miami Real Estate Company.
• Spearheaded the successful creation and launch of a new website with modern re-
designs and functionality.
• Managed the building of brand assets, PDF collections and facilitated team meetings.
• Tested and optimized internal applications to improve the functionalities of operational
programs and external customer apps.
• Expanded the branding assets by creating new web properties and social media assets
focused for the real estate industry.
• Launched individual property websites to enhance SEO of agents and visibility of client
properties and company assets.
• Provided public relations and community support for clients as well as employees
throughout Southern Florida.
• Maintained on-going phone, email and text marketing to large customer base with
continuously updated market and industry content.
• Implemented new industry programs to modernize and capitalize on new real estate
technologies to maintain company’s competitive advantage.
Property Adjuster/Marketing Specialist 01/2014 – 01/2022
Renfroe – www.renfroe.com
• Coordinated with insurance carriers, policyholders and third-party experts to validate
coverage and facilitate prompt settlements.
• Negotiated with claimants, contractors and legal representatives to ensure fair and
accurate claim resolution.
• Provided exceptional customer service by clearly explaining claim processes, coverage
details and settlement decisions to policyholders.
• Kept stellar relations with community and other stakeholders in the insurance industry.
• Led cross-functional teams with industry training and drove brand messaging for various
clients that resulted in team growth.
SKILLS
Brand Development • Content Creation • Web Design • Web Development • Photography •
Database Integration • Social Media Strategy • SEO • SEM • Google Ads • Meta Ads • Adobe
Creative Suite • Video Production • Video Editing • Project Management • Copyrighting •
Campaign Mgmt • Analytics & Reporting • Influencer Collaboration • Community Engagement •
Public Relations • Team Mgmt
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – 2006