Res. No. 056-04-11835RESOLUTION NO.56-04-11835
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES;APPOINTING SARAH N.ARTECONA
TO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN FOR A TWO YEAR
TERM ENDING APRIL 5,2 006;AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Mayor and Commission recognize the important
contributions made by those who serve on the various city boards and
committees,and wish to appoint afull complement to each ofthe
active boards and committees;and
WHEREAS,the City Commission desires to appoint Sarah N.Artecona
to serve for a two year term on the Commission for Women.Appointment
shall expire April 5,2006 or until a successor is duly appointed and
qualified.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,THAT:
Section 1.The City Commission hereby appoints Sarah N.Artecona
to the Commission for Women.
Section 2.TheexpirationdateofthisappointmentshallbeApril
5,2006or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF April ,2004
ATTEST:
Y CLERK
READ AND APPROVED ASTO FORM
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE:5-0
Mayor Russell:Yea
Vice Mayor Palmer:Yea
Commissioner Wiscombe:Yea
Commissioner Birts-Cooper:yea
Commissioner Sherar:Yea
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Sarah Nesbitt Artecona
6525 S.W.55th Lane Office:(305)284-5490
South Miami,FL 33155 Home:(305)665-7623
E-mafl:sartecona@miami.edu
Background Summary:
Broad experience in media relations,issues management,community relations,internal
communications,and event planning.Management positions reflect increasing scope of
responsibility.
Professional Experience:
University of Miami 2000-Current
Assistant VicePresident,Media andCommunityRelations
Report to Vice President of Communications.Manage an eight-person staff with two
divisions,media relations and community relations.Oversee media placement for University
President,Deans,twelve schoolsand colleges,advancement,and alumni relations.Point
person for strategies,outreach and programs for community relations.Serve asa liaison
between the University,the City and neighbors.Coordinate large-scale events,including
community and donor events,and press conferences.Prepare remarks,speeches and
opinion-editorials for the University President.
Adomo &Zeder,P.A.1999 -2000
Director,Marketing &Community Relations
Reported to President/CEO.Responsible for media relations,including pressreleases
and media placement.Designed firm web site,ail firm written collateral,and promotional
advertising.Organized community relations events,suchas political fundraisers.Advised
lawyers and clients on media relations efforts related to pending litigation.Responsible for
internal communications programs such as seminars and associate marketing development.
Acted as firm President's liaison with community relations projects,such as United Way,
Chambers of Commerce,Team Florida/Free Trade Area ofthe Americas,andother
organizations.
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Mastec,Incorporated (NYSE.-MTZ)1998 -1999
Vice President,Corporate Communications
Reported to Executive Vice President.Developed companyinvestor relations
program,including companywebsite,monthly reportstoBoardof Directors
and investor outreach.Direct contact for institutional and individual
shareholders,and financialcommunity.Coordinated media relations efforts
wrote company pressreleasesand promotional materials.Served as Company
mediacontact.Oversaw employee communications,including internal
newsletter.Directed trade publication advertising campaign.Responsiblefor
company community relationsoutreach.ServedasCompany Officer.
Miami-Dade County 1987 -1998
Director,Communications Department
Served as County Spokesperson for print and television media.Managed a 40-person
department with four divisions,Media Relations,Miami-Dade Television Station (Channel
34),Graphic Design andthe Office of Film,Television and Print.Responsible for
Department budget expenditure authority of $3.8 million.Designed and wrote County
promotional materials and advertising campaigns.Created television programming for
County-operatedstation.Coordinated media interviews with local editorial boards,television
and radio.Wrotepress releases,speeches,including Super Bowl,POW WOW Tourism
Conference,Annual State oftheCounty address,anddedication ceremonies.Hostedand
co-produced "Metropolis,"an issue-oriented television program.
Communications Department
Servedinincreasinglyresponsible positions,culminating as Assistant Director.Wroteand
edited monthly employee newsletter (distribution 24,000),promotional publications andpress
releases.Supervised five-personGraphic Design Division.Coordinatedmediarelationsand
event logistics forthe POW WOW Tourism Convention,Dade Delegation Days,and Summit
ofthe Americas,amongothers.Acted as media spokesperson during Hurricane Andrew,
andother community crisis situations.Wrote departmental hurricane activation plan.Hosted
andco-produced "Downtown Dade,"a cultural arts television program.
Office of Management and Budget
Budgetanalystforseven County departments.Oversawexpenditure authority and
budget approvals.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Administrative officer with responsibilities forpersonnel,budget and department
expenditures.
Education:
Involvement:
BA,Political Science,University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa,AL,1987
Gulliver Preparatory High
Miami,FL 1983
Junior League of Miami (1990 -present)
Leadership Miami (1990)
CityofSouth Miami Commissiononthe Status of Women (pendingre
appointment)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (2000 -present)
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2003 -
present)
UnitedWayof Miami-Dade BoardofDirectors(2003-present)
Order of Omega Panhellenic Honorary (2004)
Rho Lambda Women's Honorary (2004)