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Seth Cassel Application PackageCassel Seth I Last Name First Name Middle Initial 4450 N Jefferson Ave Miami Beach Home Address City FL 33140 State Zip Code 305-332-5000305-332-5000 HomeWork sethcassel@gmail.com Email Address 305-332-5000 Cellular Miami Business Address 8325 NE 2nd Ave #107 City FL State 33138 Zip Code DosMundos Occupation:Business Name: Partner 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: Budget Advisory Committee Parks and Recreational Facilities Board Design Review Board 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: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 ,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: Business & Entrepreneurship Finance & Accounting Strategy & Planning Management Technology 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: Property 4450 N Jefferson Ave 2800 Prairie Ave. 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. WhiteRace/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 Seth Cassel agreed to the following terms on 1/7/2025 9:25:36 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. SETH CASSEL 4450 N Jefferson Ave. | Miami Beach, FL 33140 | sethcassel@gmail.com | (305) 332-5000 Experience Dec 2024-Present DOSMUNDOS, LLC MIAMI, FL Partner • Partner with EveryMundo Co-Founder Anton Diego building portfolio of companies built with patience, capital efficiency, and talent development as its core principles; focus on Miami; co-incubation and turnarounds Nov 2024-Present AIREXPERT BUFFALO, NY Board Observer and Advisory Board Member Jul 2024-Present FIT:MATCH FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Advisory Board Member Jan 2024-Present IVISA MIAMI, FL Advisory Board Member Feb 2023-Feb 2024 PROS, INC. (NYSE: PRO) MIAMI, FL Chief Revenue Officer, Travel; CEO’s Executive Leadership Team • Oversaw sales and customer growth teams for the PROS Travel division, which provides commercial technology to airlines (offer optimization/creation/marketing) and is the global leader in airline revenue management Feb 2010-Dec 2023 EVERYMUNDO, LLC (ACQUIRED BY PROS, INC. NOV 2021) MIAMI, FL Co-Founder and President • Co-founded and co-led EveryMundo (“EM”), the global leader in fare marketing technology for airlines. EM offers airlines solutions to improve online customer acquisition, enhance digital user experience, and increase online direct channel revenue. Responsible for Strategy, Finance, Ops, Sales, Customer Success, Delivery. Feb 2008-Dec 2015 1L MUSIC, INC. MIAMI, FL Founder and President of Artist Management, Development, Advisory, and Investment Company • Managed Chicago-based singer-songwriter Andrew Belle since Feb 2009. Highlights include international tours and iTunes “Top 10 Singer/Songwriter Album” in both 2010 and 2013 for his 2 self-released albums. • Managed NYC-based writer/performer Watt White since March 2008 Jan 2009-Mar 2010 CASSEL PLASENCIA INC. MIAMI, FL Co-Founder and Managing Partner (along with Mike Plasencia) • Offer entrepreneurial consulting, business development, advisory services, and business plan creation. • Act as temporary management team during start-up phase through the launch of new ventures. • Work with an angel investment group to identify, filter, and execute due diligence on potential investments. Aug 2007-Dec 2008 Jan-Jul 2007 Aug-Dec 2006 SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT NEW YORK, NY Manager, A&R (Artist & Repertoire) and Marketing, Epic Records • A&R – Researched and tracked unsigned artists. Facilitated talent development pipelines through partner labels/companies, e.g. MusicNation. Oversaw recording in development deals resulting from Epic contests. • Marketing – Founded and ran the Epic “E-Pod”, a grassroots marketing team of junior employees and interns. Developed/executed marketing initiatives for newly-signed artist not receiving senior label attention. Management Associate, A&R, One Haven Music (Michael Caplan’s Columbia Records imprint) Management Associate, Online Marketing, Columbia Records Jul 2003-Jul 2004 Jul 2002-Jun 2003 CITIGROUP GLOBAL CORPORATE & INVESTMENT BANK LONDON, UK Analyst, Global Industrial Group, Investment Bank • Advised European industrial manufacturing companies on a wide range of financial and strategic decisions including financing alternatives, merger and acquisition opportunities, and potential spin-offs and divestitures. Analyst, Business Development Group, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Bank • Identified, analyzed, and structured potential leveraged buy-out transactions for private equity firms. Education 2004-2006 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL BOSTON, MA Master in Business Administration, with Distinction, June 2006. VP of Music, Entertainment and Media Club. 1998-2002 HARVARD COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE, MA Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, cum laude, with additional course work in Music, June 2002. Dean’s List, Harvard College Honorary Scholarship, 1998-2002. Finalist, Bow & Arrow Poetry Contest, 2002. NCAA Academic All-American, Men’s Water Polo, 1998-2002. Division I Varsity Men’s Water Polo, 1998-2002. 1994-1998 RANSOM EVERGLADES SCHOOL COCONUT GROVE, FL Paul C Ransom Cup Award winner, 1998; Key Club President; National Honor Society; National Spanish Honor Society, President; Mu Alpha Theta, President (Math Honor Society); Varsity Water Polo, All-American and All-Dade 1997, 1998; Varsity Swimming, All-Dade 1997, 1998; Jazz Band Pianist and Percussionist Personal/ Community • Chairman of the Board, Miami Dade Innovation Authority (Miami, FL). • Board Member, Lotus House homeless shelter for women and children and Lotus Endowment (Miami, FL). • Board Member, Miami Waterkeeper (Miami, FL). • Founding Chapter Leader, Miami Chapter, FWD.us (Miami, FL with HQ in SF and Washington, DC).