Judith Berson-Levinson 12/31/2007
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Porcher, City Clerk
TEL: 1305) 673-7411 , FAX: (305) 673-7254
02-14-2007
Judith Berson-Levinson
900 Bay Dr PH-1
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
IDiifec'l":<\ Beautification Committee
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Richard L. Steinberg
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2007.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1 st, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of
the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing
elected official leaves office.
If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the City
Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Sincerely,
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Robert rt.~er
City Clerk
cc: Sau I Frances, Parking Director
John Oldenberg
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter of Appointment
Oath
City Code Ordinance section, applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 2006-3543 - Amendment to City Code Section 2-22
Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 - Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance
City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form)
Booklet - Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employee
We ore committed to providing excel/en' public service ond sofery to 01/ who live. work, ond ploy in our vibrant, tropical, historic communiry
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city of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachA.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
TEl: (305) 673-7411 , FAX: (305) 673-7254
TO Judith Berson-Levinson
RE: Beautification Committee
I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the
United States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of
a member of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have
been appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2007.
I have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest
and Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as theFlorida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine
Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and understand that as a member
of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure* require-
ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which
I serve) on July 1 st, following the closing of the calendar year on which-or ha"; served.
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*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Committees
for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements.
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Judith Berson-Levinson, Ed.D.
900 Bay Drive PH 1, Miami Beach, FL 33141 · Te/305-796-7380. Fax: 305-868-8703
jsberson@ao/.com
Education
EdD., Adult Education/Human Resource Development
Florida International University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1997
Doctoral Work, Public Adminstration
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.,
MA., Counseling, Human Services and Guidance
Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, NJ, 1973
B.A., Business Administration, Major: Business Management Minor: Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ, 1966
ProCessional Experience
Nonnandy Bay Corp, Miami Beach, FL, Vice President and Controller, October 1994-Present
Edison Hotel South Beach, Vice President and General Manager, February 2000-2004
Royal South Beach Hotel, Vice President and General Manager, 2001-2005
Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (Interim Vice President 1997), 1991-2000
Director of Student Financial Services and Veterans Affairs, 1981-1991
Equipment Enterprises, Inc., Miami, FL
President and Control/er, 1984-1991
Miami-Dade Community College-Wolfson Campus, Miami, FL
Director of Financial Aid, 1975-1981
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Director of Financial Aid Operations, 1974-1975
Also employed as Assoc. Director of Student Financial aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University,
Teaneck, NJ 1973-74 and Kean College of New Jersey, Union, NJ 1972-73; Placement
Counselor/Job Developer, Job Services of New Jersey 1967-72; and Junior Accountant 1965-67.
ProCessional Accomplishments
City of Miami Beach
. Historic Preservation Board Member 2001-2006, Vice Chair 2006
. North Beach Development Corp, Vice President 2004-2006
. Miami Beach Historical Association, Treasurer 2004-2006
. Woman Worth Knowing Award 2003
. Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Chair 2001
. Sand in Our Boots: Miami Beach WW2 Veterans Reunion, Coordinator, 1999-2006
. Miami Design Preservation League, Board Member 2001-2003
AAHEINational Assn of Student Personnel Administrators Student Learning Initiative
Task Force Member, 1997-99
Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (F ASF AA), President, 1988-89, Spring
Conference Chair, 1991, Board MemberINewsletter Editor, 1983-88
The College Board-Member of Various Committees, 1987-92
Greater Miami Women in Communications- Vice President for Scholarships and Awards, 1995-97
Florida Council of Student Financial Aid Advisors-Member, 1988-93
National Council of Resource Development Federal Funding Task Force- Member, 1993-95
Published Books
The Life and Times of a Deco Dowager: The Edison Hotel (2000).
How to Add Hours to Your Day Using ESP (1995).
Earn While You Learn: A Guide to South Florida Employer Tuition Assistance Programs (1989).
Dr. Judith Berson -Levinson
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Current Memberships
President-Royal South Beach Condominium Association
Secretary/Treasurer-Kiwanis of Miami Beach Scholarship Board
Treasurer- Miami Beach Historical Association Board
Board Member- North Beach Development Corporation
Member-Miami Memorabilia Collectors Club
Partial List of Presentations and Published Articles
"Camp Miami Beach WW2: Miami Beach 1942-1945" for various audiences i.e. Elder Hostels, Miami-
Dade Public Library, Miami Beach Historical Assn, Miami Memorabilia Collectors Club, etc.
"Building Bridges to Student Success through Service-Learning" Natl Assn of Student Personnel Admins.
"How to Find Dollars in Tight Budget Times" for various non-profit organizations.
"Integrating Service-Learning into the Curriculum," The College Board.
"Volunteers: Growing through Giving" Florida Career & Educational Opportunities, 1995
"Win-Win-Win with a Service-Learning Program" Journal of Career Planning and Employment, 1993.
"Part-time Students: How Financial Aid Misses the Mark," American Association of Higher Education.
"How to Survive the Future," National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
"Want to Go to College? Get Your Boss to Pay!" Spare Time Magazine.
"Student Perceptions of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program at a Community College" (ERIC Document)
Foundation Board Memberships
Founder, Berson Family Community Service Scholarship at Broward Community College
Coordinator, C. N. McCune Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee
Grants Authored and Administered
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Sand in Our Boots WW2 Veterans Reunion, 1999.
US Dept of Education, Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs, 1972-2000.
US Dept of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 1988-1995.
Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps Broward Coalition.
The Philip Morris Companies, an innovative student community service program.
The Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, multi-year fundingfor scholarships and athletic equipment.
Florida Dept of Education, vocational education grants and Public Service Internship Program.
Broward Community Foundation, HIV/AIDS awareness prevention programs.
Albert & Birdie Einstein Foundation, scholarships for at-risk students.
Awards! Accomplishments
· Florida Assn. of Student Financial Aid Administrators Honorary Lifetime Membership Award.
· Cuban Lions Club Jose Marti Community Service Award.
. F ASF AA Certified Professional Financial Aid Administrator.
· Florida Association of Community Colleges (FACe) Student Affairs Exemplary Practice A ward for
multi-media program to provide job skills training for student assistants.
Adjunct Faculty Positions
Higher Education Finance--Florida International University Doctoral Program, Miami, FL
Business Studies-Miami-Dade Community College-Wolfton Campus, Miami, FL
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