Victoria Pelletier Application PackagePelletier Victoria
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1735 Michigan Ave Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33139
State Zip Code
HomeWork
victoria@victoria-pelletier.com
Email Address
7865615252
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
1735 Michigan Ave
City
Florida
State
33139
Zip Code
Unstoppable You LLC
Occupation:Business Name:
CEO
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that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
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LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee
Human Rights Committee
Miami Beach Commission For Women
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
If you answered "Yes", please indicate:
Address From:To:
Miami Beach
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: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):Yes
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 have deep background in Human Capital, LGBTQ+ (I'm a member of the community), have led DEI consulting
practices and have won multiple awards for my work in the space.
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?
Name Position
Palm View Neighborhood Association Vice President of the Board
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
1735 Michigan Avenue
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.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Female
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 Victoria Pelletier agreed to the following terms on 9/9/2024 5:01:21 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.
YES
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.
VICTORIA PELLETIER
C-Suite Executive | Whole Human Leader | Board Director |
Keynote and TEDx Speaker | Author | Diversity Champion
Relentless Focus on Achieving Outcomes while Developing Strong Cultures &Employee
Engagement
Telephone: 786-561-5252
Email: victoria@victoria-pelletier.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Whole Human Leader: Create value for others by making and leaving a lasting impact. Natural ability to lead while being
accountable to key stakeholders. Successfully built, developed, and engaged high-performing teams driven by purpose,
loyalty, and motivated to deliver impressive results. Excels in demanding, dynamic environments while remaining pragmatic
and focused, maniacal about creating positive workplace cultures that foster employee development.
Transformation Architect: Nicknamed the “Turnaround Queen” with more than 25 years of domestic and international
experience, taking part in over 40 M&A transactions and driving transformations resulting in increased organizational
effectiveness, profitable growth with high client and employee engagement. Re-engineered organizational structures,
operations, processes, and technology resulting in creating greater synergies and millions of dollars in cost savings.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocate: Acts as a change agent for DEI in advancing women, minorities, and members
of the LGBQT + community. A frequent speaker on the power of diversity in creating dynamic corporate cultures. Received
the Diversity & Inclusion Innovation award in 2019 by HSBC Bank.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accenture 2021 – June 2023
Managing Director, Travel Industry Lead, & CEO and Board Transformation
• Responsible for leading the Travel and Hospitality portfolio for North America supporting travel companies’
return to growth by helping them adapt and become resilient, creative, pragmatic, and innovative (~$500M P&L),
20%+ growth with projected 35% growth in next fiscal
• Support the CEO and Board Transformation practice advising Fortune 500 clients to improve organizational
efficiencies and facilitate best practices
• Nicknamed the “CEO Whisperer” by several Senior Managing Directors
IBM 2018 – 2021
Vice President & Senior Partner, Americas Business Unit Leader (Talent Transformation Unit)
• Managed the Talent Transformation Practices for the North American region covering HR Transformation, Talent
Development, HR Outsourcing, Talent Acquisition and RPO managed services
• Improved overall team performance to be recognized as a top producing team, exceeding revenue targets by
125%, several members were promoted to executive level partners
• Responsible for Change Management practice across IBM Americas
• Co-created and led the contact tracing solutions because of Covid-19, shaped much of the Future of Work strategy.
• Ranked #1 social seller for IBM on LinkedIn
• Asked by senior leadership to develop training programs around building personal brands and effective public
speaking
• Became one of the most sought-after speakers as part of IBM’s speaker’s bureau
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IBM
Vice President & Lead Account Partner, Business Services – Financial Services
• Revitalized highly challenged practice area returning it to growth and profitability in 15 months
• Led the strategic planning in 2019 for one of IBM’s largest portfolios focusing on financial and business services
• Conceptualized a strategic planning model that was utilized by the financial services team for several years
• Responsible for Canadian Operational Excellence and Talent & Transformation practices
• Designed and executed team rebranding to create a more efficient workflow and improve client service
• Change agent facilitating advancements in DEI for women and LGBQT+ communities
ValidateIT Technologies 2017 – 2018
Chief Executive Officer
• Acquired the data and analytics company and expanded its footprint into the U.S. market doubling the client base
• Oversight of all post-acquisition activities and integration
• Dramatically improved the go-to-market approach resulting in a 250% increase in client engagements from new
products and services
Alight Solutions (formerly Aon Hewitt) 2014 – 2017
Market Unit Executive
• Grew the portfolio by 15%+ and improved customer satisfaction, resulting in record-high client engagement
results
• Client executive sponsor, on two significant multi-year renewals securing $500M over the contract period
• A key player in the acquisition and transition of Aon Hewitt to Blackstone
American Express Global Business Travel 2013 – 2014
Vice President, Enterprise Account Management
• Responsible for managing the largest, key portfolio of U.S. clients worth $50 million plus in average spend
• Developed and cultivated influential relationships with clients and suppliers across a $4 billion annual portfolio
• Drove innovative solutions across platforms enhancing customer value and ensuring satisfaction
• Achieved the #1 position for performance with 100% client retention while generating new business from existing
clients
• Received the #1 employee engagement survey results in the division and across the enterprise
Uniglobe Plus Travel Group 2011 – 2012
Chief Operating Officer
• Transformed the organizational structure to better align with business objectives in delivering ROI
• Grew revenue by 35% with a client retention rate of 97%
• Transformed the sales and marketing function, including a new go-to-market strategy resulting in significant
revenue growth and brand awareness \
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE includes several C-Suite or Executive roles at both private and public
companies.
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
• 100 Top LGBTQ Executive Role Model – INvolve, sponsored by YOUTube
• 2023 Woman of Influence – South Florida Business Journal
• Top 30 Most Influential Business Leaders in Tech – CioLook (2022)
• Top 50 Business Leader in Technology, Insight Success (2021)
• Mentor of the Year, Women in Communications & Technology (2020)
• Diversity & Inclusion in Innovation Award, HSBC (2019)
• #1 Global Social Seller, IBM - LinkedIn (2019 & 2020)
LEADERSHIP & BOARD EXPERIENCE
• HelpUsAdopt.org – Board of Directors – 2023 – present
• Chief, Member (2021 – 2024)
• Olive Inc., Board of Directors (2018 – 2023)
• Forbes Business & HR Council (2020 – 2022)
• SheEO, Mentor and Super Activator (2016 – 2022)
• Children’s Aid Foundation, Board of Directors (2013 -2019)
• YPO International, Member (2012 – 2015)
• JVS Toronto, Board of Directors and Executive Committee member (2010 – 2012)
• HOPE, Vice Chair (2009 – 2012)
EDUCATION
Boardroom Cybersecurity – Eclectiq Executive Group (EEGAD)
Schulich School of Business, Financial Management
University of Calgary, Social Sciences (Psychology)
Be Equal Ambassador Certificate from IBM
LGBQT+ Ally Championship Practitioner Certificate from IBM
Additional courses completed in: Project Management, Six Sigma, Canadian Securities Courses (CSC)