LTC 002-2004 Recommendation of Appointments to Personnel Board
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
Letter to Commission No. 002-2004
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To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: January 7,2004
From:
Jorge M. Gonzalez
City Manager
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Subject: RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD
The administration would like to recommend Diane L. Downs and Amy Perry for
appointment to the Personnel Board
Currently the Personnel Board has three (3) vacant positions. and the administration
recommends filling the positions to ensure meeting quorum.
Diane L. Downs has the following skills, abilities, and accomplishments:
. CEO of SoftLogic LLC
. Served for five years as an officer at Harvard University
. Has business experience in commercial film production
. Has done international consulting
. Has been volunteering for the Art Deco Festival of 6 years - winning the "Tour
Guide of the Year Award" last March 2003
. Volunteer at the garden docent at the Miami Beach Conservancy
. Member of the Fairchild Tropical Garden and of the Miami Art Museum
. Part of the All-America City Team
. Graduate from the second Neighborhood Leadership Academy
. Graduate of the nineteenth Citizen's Police Academy
. Pillar trustee of the Miami Beach Convention Center
. B.S. in Mathematics with a Minor in Art
. Ed. M. in Consulting Psychology
Amy Perry has the following skills, abilities, and accomplishments:
. Joined Mount Sinai Medical Center in 1993
. Appointed Vice-President Mount Sinai Medical Center in 1996
. Served as an independent international market consultant
. Served as Vice-President/Project manager for Bruce M. Goldstein & Associates
. Construction coordination for Kensington Properties
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. Bachelor's degree in Communications
. Masters in Health Services Administration
. Adjunct professor at Barry University
Attached you will find Diane L. Downs', and Amy Perry's resumes and their applications for
appointment to the Personnel Board.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARDS AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agendes, boards, and committees shall be afflllatetl with the city; this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a 7Ylimmum of SIX months; or
b) an ,ndividual shall demonstrate/;nv'i~~~Jet-a minimum of ~sIx months in a business established In the city.
Resident of Miami Beach ~ minlmurtC of six (6) months: Yes or No [ ) ?f
Demonstrate an own~/interest in a business in Miami Beach or a minimum of six (6) months: Ye or No [ )
I am applying for a Board appointment because I have special qpi1ities. knowledge, experience: Yes
My speCial abilities, knowledge, or experience is: _ . Oft!R1fA7fJ7'7 5-
Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Ye~ or No ( )
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Professional License (describe): Expires:
Attlch a copy of the license listed above.
1. Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes [ ] or N@ yes, please explain in detail:
2. Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes [ 1 or NO@)IfYes, please explain in detail:
3. 00 you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes (
If yes, explain in detail:
4. Are you currently serving on any City Boards orLJ)mmlttees: Yes [ j or N~
If yes; which board? '\W
What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership In?
Name:
Title:
TItle:
Name:
List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
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I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes ( ] or NfiiiJ If yes, which department.
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent ( ], spouse ( ], child [ ], brother ( ], or:.jster [ ] who
Is employecl by the Oty of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Iclentify the department(s): 6L f)1J~
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Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] next choice and so on --
(Regular Boards of City) ("Board Required to File State Disclosure forms)
[ ) Art in Public Places
[ ) Barrier Free Environment Committee
[ ] Beach Preservation Board
[ ] Beautification Committee
[ ] Board of Adjustment (flood Mgmt.)"
[ ] Budget AdviSOry Committee
( ] Code Enforcement Task Force
[ ] Committee on Homeless
( ) Committee for Quality Education in r'lB
( ) Community Development Advisory"
[ ] Community Relations Board
[ ] Convention Center Advisory Board
[ ] COnvention Center Capital Projects Oversight
[ ] Debarment Committee
[ ] Design Review Board"
[ J FIne Arts Board
( ] Golf Advisory Committee
[ ] Health AdVisory Committee
[ ] Health Filcilities Authority
[ ) Hispanic Affairs COmmittee
[ ] Historic Preservation Board"
[ ] Housing Authority"'
[ ] Loan Review Committee
[ ] Marine Authorir>("
[ ] Miami Beach CultlJral Arts Council
[ ] Miami Beach Commission on StatlJs of Women
[ ] North Beach Youth Center Oversight Committee
[ ] Nuisance Abatement Board.
[ ] Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bond
[ ] Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
.tX)j Personnel Board"
\) Planning Board'"
[ ] Police Citizens Relations Committee
[ ] Production Industry Council
[ ] Safer>( Committee
[ ] South Point AdviSOry Board'
to Redevelopment Agency
[ ) ~ ClAd Irsn.eRtieA CeRte!'
Ex~5ieA Al:Ithefllv
[ ) Transportation and Parking Board
[ ] Visitor and Convention Authority"
[ ) Youth Center Advisory Board
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your afflllabon with the Scott Rakow Youth
Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes [ ] No [ J (Years of Service [ ]
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes [ ] No [ ]. If yes, please list the names of your
children, their ages, and which programs. List below.
This section is "not required" but desired: Age: [ ]
Ethnic OrigIn (Check one)
White [ ] African-American/Black [ ) Hispanic: [ ]
Asian or Padfic Islander [ ] American Indian or Alaskan Native [
Employment Status: Employed [ ] Retired [ ] Home-maker [
Child's name:
Child's name:
Age: _ Program:
Age: _ Program;
Gender: M [ J or F [ ]
]
] Other [
I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulnes~ the application a"nd have received, read and will abide by
Chapter 2, Article VII - of the City Code "Standaltfs of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency
Members."
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:A.ttachment: Please attach a copy of your resume to your application.
NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1) calendar year.
Received in City Oerk's Office _ 1_ /_ by Clerk
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP DETAILED ON THIS APPLICATION
FORM MUST BE MAINTAINED BY CITY BOARD MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THEIR TENURE AS BOARD
MEMBERS. ANY CHANGES TO INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON THIS APPLICATION FORM SHOULD BE
PROMPTlY PROVIDED BY BOARD MEMBERS TO THE CITY CLERK.
Document Control Number (Assigned by the City Clerk's Office)
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Amy Perry. Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Age 37, joined Mount
Sinai Medical Center in 1993 3S Coordinator of Administration and was appointed Vice President
in 1996. Prior to joining the Medical Center, Ms. Perry served as an independent international
marketing consultant for Embassy Suites in Miami, Florida (1991-1992); Vice PresidenuProject
Management for Bruce M. Goldstein & Associates, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota (1986-1991);
and Construction Coordinator for 'Kens"ington Properties, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota (1984-
1986). Ms. Perry received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from the University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1989 Wld her Masters in Health Services Administration
from Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida in 1999, where she was an adjunct professor.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARDS AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies. boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or
b) an individual shall demonstrate ownershiplinterest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Ye~] or No [ ]
Demonstrate an ownershiplinterest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes [
I am applying for a Board appointment because I have special a jlities. knowledge, exp ience: Yes)o.l]
My special abilities, knowledge, or experience is; .
Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach; Yes'N] No ]
NAME: ~Wt"lS "-:bLGh-L-
last Name First Name
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Address: No. Street City
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Middle Initial
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State Zip Code
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Email address
Business Name:
Applicant's Position:
Address:
No.
Street
City
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State Zip Code
[ ] Owner
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Professional License (describe):
Attach a copy of the license listed above.
1. Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes [
Expires:
] or N~] If yes. please explain in detail:
2. Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes [ ] or No").,]. If yes, please explain in detail:
3. Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes [ ] or N~]
If yes. explain in detail:
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4. Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes [ ] or No LV ]
If yes; which board?
What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name: rvi'"DPL Title:+oUY" ~u;rl(J....
Name:h1/4h1Ii3euh G-rlIrkh Q,nsenlahC~le::fnw ct5)~&
list all properties owned or have an interest in. which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes [ ] or ~]. If yes, which department.
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? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s):
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list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2l next choice and so on --
ular Boards of City) (" Board Required to File State Disclosure forms)
[ ) Art in Public Places
[ ) Barrier Free Environment Committee
[ ) Beach Preservation Board
[ ) Beautification Committee
[ ) Board of Adjustment (ncod Mgmt.)'
[ ) Budget Advisory Committee
[ ) Code Enforcement Task Force
[ ) Committee on Homeless
[ ) Committee for Quality Education in MB
[ ) Community Development Advisory'
[ ) Community Relations Board
[ ) Convention Center Advisory Board
[ ) Convention Center Capital Prqiects Oversight
[ ) Debanment Committee
[ ) Design Review Board"
[ ) Fine Arts Board
[ ) Golf Advisory Committee
[ ) Health Advisory Committee
[ ) Health Facilities Authority
[ ) Hispanic Affairs Committee
[ ) Historic Preservation Board'
[ ] Housing Authority"
[ ) loan Review Committee'
) Marine Authority"
) Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
) Miami Beach Commission on Status of Women
) North Beach Youth Center Oversight Committee
] Nuisance Abatement Board'
) Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bond
[ ) Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
['\I ) Personnel Board"
[ ) Planning Board'
[ ] Police Citizens Relations Committee
[ ) Production I ndustry Council
[ ] Safety Committee
[ ] South Point Advisory Board'
to Redevelopment Agency
] T eWfist 8REI teA. 8"88" teAter
EXl'tU.3i8n ^tttharity
] Transportation and Parking Board
] Visitor and Convention Authority'
] Youth Center Advisory Board
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth
Center:
1, Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes [ ] No [ ] (Years of Service [ ]
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes [ ] No [ ]. If yes. please list the names of your
children, their ages. and which programs. List below.
Child's name:
Child's name:
Age: _ Program:
Age: _ Program:
This section is "not required" but desired: Age: [
Ethnic Origin (Check one)
White ~] African-American/Black [ ] Hispanic: [ ]
Asian or Pacific Islander [ ] American Indian or Alaskan Native [
Employment Status: Employed ~] Retired [ ] Home-maker [ ] Other [
.
I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of7tie application and have received, read and will abide by
Chapter 2, Article VI I - of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers. Employees and Agency
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Applicant's Signature Date Name of Applicant (PLEASE PRINT)
Gender: M [ ] or F f'I ]
Attachment: Please attach a copy of your resume to your application.
NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1) calendar year.
Received in City Clerk's Office _ 1_ 1_ by Clerk
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP DETAILED ON THIS APPLICATION
FORM MUST BE MAINTAINED BY CITY BOARD MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THEIR TENURE AS BOARD
MEMBERS. ANY CHANGES TO INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON THIS APPLICATION FORM SHOULD BE
PROMPTLY PROVIDED BY BOARD MEMBERS TO THE CITY CLERK.
Document Control Number (Assigned by the City Clerk's Office)
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Diane L. Downs
140 Collins Avenue 6-D
South Beach, Florida
33139-7181 USA
diane@the-beach.net
305-673-9795
December 2003
Diane Downs is a long time city dweller having grown up and attended college in the
Boston area. She has lived and worked in Los Angeles and New York City as well, moving from
Cambridge, Massachusetts to Coconut Grove in 1994 and to South of Fifth St. (SoFi) on Miami
Beach in 1997.
Ms. Downs is the CEO of Sof1Logic LLC. Diane and her husbandlbusiness partner of 18
years, Phillip Cousins work together, bringing their patent pending software to market in the
US. Based on their research at Harvard University, the Web enabled software measures change
in organizations. Miami Beach has become the location of choice for the company's corporate
headquarters office, to open in 2004.
Diane served for five years as an officer at Harvard University with Project Zero, the
center for studying cognitive science and creativity. She also bas business experience in
commercial film production in Hollywood, in visual merchandising in New York and bas done
international consulting in culture change and decision analysis.
She started volunteering for the Art Deco Festival 6 years ago. Diane has since become a
volunteer tour guide, doing weekly tours on Wednesday mornings, winning the "tour guide of the
year" award last March 2003. She also is a volunteer garden docent at the Miami Beach
Conservancy with a special focus on the Japanese Garden. Ms. Downs has been featured in
promotional videos of the Beach and the Botanical Garden, describing our history and culture.
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A member of the Fairchild Tropical Garden and of the Miami Art Museum, Diane also
serves as secretary for the Terrace View Towers Condominium Association on Collins Ave,
where she and her husband reside.
As part of the AIl-Amercia City team, Diane traveled to Washington D.C. in June 2003
to represent our award winning City. She graduated from the second Neighborhood Leadership
Academy, helped to organize the Alumni Association, is a graduate of the ninteenth Citizen's
Police Academy and is a Pillar Trustee of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Education:
B.S. in Mathematics, with a minor in Art, Simmons College, Boston, MA.
Ed.M. in consulting psychology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.