Steven Gonzalez 12/31/2008I•
Ci1~r of Mion~ mach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Fbrido 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
TEL: (3051673-7411, FAX:13051673-7254
02-27-2008
Steven Gonzalez
505 15th St. #4
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
SUB,IECT• Community Development Advisory Committee
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2008.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1st, 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 Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
John Quade
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 are commiMed ro providing excellent public service and safey ro all who live, work, and pby in our vibrant, tropical, historic communiy
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Cif~- of Miami dwch, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, fbrida 33139, www.miamibeachA.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Percher, Ciy Clerk
TEI: (305) 673-7411, fAX: (305) 673-7254
TO Steven Gonzalez
RE: Community Development Advisory 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: 12/31/2008.
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 theF/orida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine
Amendment and Code of Ethia 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 1st, following the closing of the ca~ar~ar orb wh~4aved.
Sworn to and subscribed before
Silvia Prieto
Deputy Clerk
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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.
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safey to all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic communiy
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Steven M. Gonzalez
505 15`h St. #4
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Email: gzottie@yahoo.com
(443)794-6516
8/05 -Present MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Math Teacher. Miami Beach, FL
Serve as teacher in the Mathematics department instructing Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2,
Intensive Math and Integrated Math.
10/4 -Present THE BUDGET GUY. Independent Finance Manager. Miami, FL /New York, NY
Design and customize personal budgets, savings and debt pay off plans for clients residing in high
cost of living markets, such as Miami Beach and New York City, for the purpose of transforming
transient citizens into long term residents.
10/02 -Present GZOTTIE. Independent Record Promotion. National Radio Promotion. New York, NY
Act on behalf of record labels by communicating with radio station programmers nationwide in an
effort to get acts' songs heard, added and rotated over station's broadcast.
1/04 - 9/04 P.S.R.C. HIGH SCHOOL -PERFORMING ARTS. Teacher. New York, NY
Create and implement first ever Business of Music program at the high school level. Serve as
teacher of both The Business of Music and Mathematics.
9/04 - 1/04 FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL. Mathematics Teacher. Queens, NY
Serve as teacher in the Mathematics department instructing New York Math A.
7/03 - 8/03 MEGA ACADEMY. Mathematics Teacher Queens, NY
Serve as teacher for students preparing for the math sections for both the SAT college entrance
exam and the New York City Specialized High School (SHSAT) entrance exam. Eight week
intensive program supervised by Stuyvesant High School's Carol Cohen.
10/02 - 6/03 NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Substitute Teacher. New York, NY
Serve as Occasional Per Diem teacher at various middle/high schools around the greater New York
City area, including Bard H.S./Early College, Stuyvesant H.S., Thurgood Marshall Academy,
Humanities Prep H.S.
5/02-10/02 PYRAMID ENTERTAINMENT GROUP. Music Artist Booking Agency New York, NY
Junior Agent/Executive Asst to CEO. Book and secure performance dates for national
recording acts both domestically and abroad. Serve as point-of-contact for agency acts
B2K, IMX, Kool & The Gang, Gladys Knight and Morns Day and The Time. Ensure
efficient communication between talent buyer, artist/management, record label and tour
promoter. Act as central distributor of information for all itinerary updates with regards to
B2K while on the 2002 "Scream II Tour."
7/00 - 10/Ol A.I.R. -ACTIVE INDUSTRY RESEARCH. (Record Promotion). Columbia, MD
Rhythmic Top 40/Crossover Promotion. Associate National Director. Communicate with 25
radio programmers per week, in a joint effort with record labels, to get music heard, added and
rotated over station's broadcast; Thereby, playing an instrumental role in creating stars. Duties
involve analyzing BDS, R&R/Mediabase, Soundscan, Arbitron ratings, market idiosyncrasies, and
thereafter communicate my research to radio to best serve both station and client/artist. Job title
encompasses traveling to programmers' markets and radio and record conventions.
1/00 - 6/00 A.LR. -ACTIVE INDUSTRY RESEARCH. (Record Promotion). Los Angeles, CA
Modern Rock. Format Coordinator. Responsible for the efficient transfer of information from
radio programmers to clients, and ensure the smooth operation of the company's competition for
music programmers. Additional duties include assisting national promotion staff by way of travel
and legwork preparation before they get on the phones with radio and clients.
Steven M. Gonzalez
505 15`h St. #4
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Email: gzottie@yahoo.com
(443)794-6516
9/99 - 12/99 Freelance Los Angeles, CA
BMG ENTERTAINMENT, The Windham Hill Group. Assistant to Sales Manager, West
Coast. Maintain buyer relations to ensure customer satisfaction, promote current and upcoming
releases, track sales, and replenish dwindling retail product. (12/99)
BMG ENTERTAINMENT, The Windham Hill Group. Finance. Track and ensure payment to
all outside vendors contracted by label's promotion, publicity and creative departments. Record all
activity into BMG designed software dubbed Variable Marketing Expenses (VME). (12/99)
WALT DISNEY RECORDS, LATIN. Assistant to Vice-President of Latin America. Manage
general office duties including follow-up correspondence with Latin American licensing labels.
(9/99 - 10/99)
HOLLYWOOD RECORDS, LATIN. Assistant to Publicity Director. Assemble and expedite
publicity and press kits to all pertinent media. (9/99 - 10/99)
GOOD GUY ENTERTAINMENT. Royalty and Expense Accountant. Keep detailed records
referencing management's artist-related activities and company's operating expenses. Report to
CEO, Harry Fox Agency, and artists regarding publishing and royalty payments. (9/99 - 2/00)
1/99 - 8/99 CREIGHTON PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL. Mathematics Teacher. Omaha, NE
Summer school instructor for Geometry, Algebra and Basic Math Concept classes. (7/99 - 8/99)
CREIGHTON PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL. Student Teacher. Omaha, NE
Serve as astudent-teacher in the Mathematics department under supervising teacher Bob Grant.
Instruct Algebra 1, Geometry and Trigonemtry classes. (1/99 - 6/99)
1998 MAVERICK RECORDS. Promotions Intern. Omaha, NE
Local promotion intern in Omaha, NE for Senior VP of Promotion Terry Anzaldo. Orchestrate
promotions with local retailers, vendors and radio stations to promote Maverick artists.
1997 - 1999 GONZO PRESENTS... ENTERTAINMENT. Omaha, NE
Owner (Promoter /Event Manager /Talent Manager /Street Team Director). Promote,
produce and supervise live events featuring appearances by national and locally managed acts.
Responsible for delivering over 25, unprecedented, sold-out, college entertainment events.
1/99 - 9/99 J-Bird Records. A&R Representative. Omaha, NE
Seek to facilitate the execution of recording and distribution contracts between J-Bird and artists in
Omaha, NE. Act as sole representation for the Connecticut based, Internet label during discussions
and contract signings with artists.
1/97 - 12/98 OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Minority Intern Program (M.I.P.) Instructor. Omaha, NE
Observe and instruct classes in Algebra, Geometry as part of the Omaha Public Schools'
Minority Internship Program (M.I.P.).
6/98 - 10/98 NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE, Special Agent Intern. Omaha, NE
Develop plans for clients focusing on income protection, cash accumulation and estate planning by
way of insurance, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Steven M. Gonzalez
505 15'h St. #4
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Email: gzottie@yahoo.com
(443) 794-6516
EDUCATION
NOTABLE
University of Nebraska, Omaha. U.S. Air Force Academy UCLA Extension
Omaha, NE Colorado Springs, CO Los Angeles, CA
BS in Secondary Ed-Mathematics General Studies Music Business
May 1999 1993 - 1995 1999 - 2001
15 years of organized football.
^ Linebacker, 1991 nationally ranked Creighton Preparatory High School
^ Captain, 1992 Creighton Preparatory High School
^ Bold Award, 1993 United States Air Force Academy
^ Linebacker, 1996 University of Nebraska-Omaha NCC Football Championship Team
Certified secondary teacher of Mathematics in Florida, Nebraska and New York.