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Akil Lester Amended Application PackageLester Akil A Last Name First Name Middle Initial 6580 Indian Creek Dr ,Unit 205 Miami Beach Home Address City Florida 33141 State Zip Code HomeWork alester174@gmail.com Email Address 240-423-3050 Cellular Greenville Business Address 10 Patewood Dr City SC State 29615 Zip Code Arcadis Occupation:Business Name: Senior Program Manager Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City) Choice 1: Choice 2: Choice 3: Planning Board Design Review Board 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?Yes 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:North 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 applying for the catergory 1 Urban Planning position due to my background Project & Program Management in the Design and Engineering field. I have experience with developing and Review building plans. I have a deep understanding of Construction and Critical Path Scheduling. I understand the importance of building design when integrating with it's local environment and calculating Project Life Cycle Cost Estimating and LEED engineering requirements. Throughout my career I have had to lead Multi-discipline Coordination, Permits/Codes/Inspections, Public Communication, ADA Safety Compliance. Capitol Project Feasibility, Design, Construction, and Close Out in commmercial industries. 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 Parking, Transportation, Bicycle and Pedistrian Committee Committee Member ● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach: Property N/A 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) and 2-448: 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 Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return. Members of the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment must electronically file a “Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹” directly with the Florida Commission on Ethics. 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. Acknowledgment to Comply with Miami Beach Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-22 (23) 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 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. Acknowledgment to Comply with Miami Beach Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-22 (24) I understand that if I 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. _____________________________ 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 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 UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING APPLICATION AND THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE. ADDITIONALLY, I AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY FALSE STATEMENTS OR FALSE INFORMATION SUBMITTED AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE A BASIS FOR MY REMOVAL FROM A CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE. 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 CITY, COUNTY, AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY. I Akil Lester agreed to the following terms on 11/16/2024 11:51:46 AM 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. Akil Lester Alester174@gmail.com 240.423.3050 Summary I have 12 years of progressive hands-on experience working as lead design and construction team lead on multi-million-dollar projects in the design and construction of commercial buildings from concept to completion. Specifically Managing the following: Feasibility Studies, IFC Design, Preconstruction/Bidding, General Contractors, Technology Vendors, and Close Out. I have a proven ability to oversee multiple projects and teams at any given time. dedication, confidence, knowledge, and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external project stakeholders. This has produced a track record of successful project completions throughout my career. Education Franklin & Marshall College George Mason University, Lancaster, PA Herndon, VA BA in Government & Economics Project Management Certificate Program 2002 – 2006 2008 – 2012 Key Skills • Multi Discipline Design & Budget Management • Spearhead strategic project pursuits • Multi-Jurisdictional Permitting • Coordination with internal and external architect/engineering design teams, specialty technology consultants, and client operation groups to align strategic objectives and overall deisgn • Full Accountability and ownership for project and team outcomes Select Work Experience Senior Program Manager, Arcadis, North America Sept 2022 – Present Remote • Responsible for the Architectural and Engineering design of industrial and heavy manufacturing projects throughout North America. Clients include: BMW, Valero Renewable Fuels, Siemens, Flextronics, Boeing, Exxon Mobil, and Pratt & Whitney. • Multi-disciplinary/BIM design coordination and technical oversite for project teams. • Lead multidisciplinary design teams for large industrial projects within a design and engineering consultancy environment. • Primary client point of contact for project design execution, construction planning, and leading formal and informal touchpoints. • Responsible for the financial and project management controls which enable monitoring, modification, and forecasting as appropriate. • Drive efficient service delivery including technical and commercial outcomes and timely reviews, ensuring delivery meets and exceeds client expectations. Clearly set project deliverables at set milestones for project from the Feasibility Study to 100% Issue for Construction Set. Construction Manager, G-Con Manufacturing August 2021 – Sept 2022 College Station, TX • Construction Manager for Pharmaceutical & Life Science Companies for large capital projects. • Led the master planning, design/engineering, equipment procurement and construction of 50,000 sq ft GMP lab space at Marker Therapeutics. • Worked onsite with contractors to problem solve field issues and ensure project was on schedule and on budget. • Created and oversaw project financials with monthly reports on fee changes. Responsible for all facets of Change Orders (CO), Contingency, & Design Changes. Akil Lester Construction Project Manager, HITT Contracting June 2019 – November 2020 Austin, TX • Collaborated with the owner and design teams on pricing exercises that provided transparent & accurate cost. Ensured owner had a clear/realistic understanding of cost, CPM schedule, scope, and potential risks. • Managed Pre-construction RFP packages and attending client interviews. • Negotiated and oversaw subcontractor buyout process. • Led weekly meetings with Owner, Design Team, and CM. Reviewed Schedule Milestones & Owner reports. • Generated GC/Owner AIA contracts/exhibits before submitting to Principal for final approval. • Oversaw and coordinated Project Close Out process. Construction Project Engineer, Rand* Construction Corporation March 2015 – June 2017 Austin, TX • Collaborated with the owner and design teams on pricing exercises that provided transparent & accurate cost. Ensured owner had a clear/realistic understanding of cost, CPM schedule, scope, and potential risks. • Managed Pre-construction RFP packages and attending client interviews. • Negotiated and oversaw subcontractor buyout process. • Led weekly meetings with Owner, Design Team, and CM. Reviewed Schedule Milestones & Owner reports. • Generated GC/Owner AIA contracts/exhibits before submitting to Principal for final approval. Certifications + Proficiencies • Building Automation System Fundamentals, Duct Design, Fans/Pumps/Motors & VFD, VRF Design Basics HVAC Engineering & System, Modular Construction Methods • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) • Project Management Software: ProLog 9.0, Procore, Avid Accounting, Plan grid, Timberline, and Bluebeam. Select Projects • BMW Stacker Plant 10, Greenville, South Carolina Served as Design Manager for the BMW Stacker Project. The scope included designing pre-zone and building sections as well as the conveyor tunnels connecting existing building with technology vendor automated stacker system. Approximately 36,890 square feet (79-foot height) for the BMW stacker building, a pre-zone footprint of approximately 9,520 square feet (32-foot height). Scope included all new and existing civil/site, MEP, and underground utility design, connections, and modifications. • Flex Mevex Phase 2, Flextronics, Austin, TX Design Manager for multi-tenant manufacturing facility build out located in Austin TX. • World Bank HQ, Washington, D.C PM for the construction of the World Bank’s Class A HQ space in downtown Washington D.C. • IBM Austin Campus Upgrades, Austin, TX Responsibilities included negotiating and overseeing complex subcontractor buyout process that was unique to IBM Procurement in the role as GC PM. References Available upon request.