Okaloosa County BOCC — 2013 meeting #1139 (date undetermined) — Pam Dana — reading text

AdviqoryQorulnittee Applicationfsl Membershipon OkaloosaRESTORE N am e /n yn Uan u, '--\ fi Address Z3 l -t -t- Residentof Oka Countyat least3 years:XVes _*No {-City -Unincorporated) for: .{Environmental -League of Cities [Business (Chamber) position(s)applying \Economic/obs (EDc) -Education {rishing/Seafood)!Tourism (Degrees, A. Education Schools,Continuing etc.):(Mayincludein Resume) Education, / . r .- ;t \ .. r\ | | , ( l^'lcrnolrnnol Ikv'f EA,n --l + Ecorl - G'[;{or*;a funLr;c$e,lA in the PositionAppliedFor: {Mayattachresumeif desired) B. Work Experience 5nre F;',hrnt Lu,rP, {-'' CtrstLLPfS- q^#(oun,i) iss; "(u*r*) No* t d'aciw*vt' clirt Thr* piofessional in the positionnp}ffiiwith References contactinfo: 1. 2. )!lbaq"n),t 3. deshirhanlw Page1  Affiliationsand PositionsHeld(Groups;Societies, D. Professional Boards,etc): r*' Gr Lo E.Howmuchtimeareyouwillingto giveto thisvolunteer position? _Hrs perweek/month F.Why do you want to be a memberof the OkaloosaRESTORE AdvisoryCommittee? ve5 G.lf not selected areyouwillingto serveon a WorkingGroup?)gYes --No for the ORAC, H. lcertifythatallinformationinthisapplicationistrueandaccurate. lauthorizeCountystafftoverifyany informationastheydeemnecessary andto contactthe references I haveprovided.I alsounderstand that thisis a voluntary(unpaid)positionandthat I will serveat the will of the Boardof CountyCommissioners. I furtheracknowledge that the ORACfallsunder the FloridaSunshine Laws(e,g., I cannotdiscussORAC business with otherORACmembersoutsidea publicmeeting) andI will complywith thoserequirements (ORAC members will be briefedon these Attorney). *"*", Ta-.m-7)0ita- signature Datea ls /s _-7-/ Page2  Dr. PAMELA J. DANA 200 Gulf Shore Drive, #323, Destin, Florida 32541 Telephone: (850) 556-5798 Email: pamdana@yahoo.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Over 30 years of successful senior economic, business, and university leadership, policymaking, and public affairs • Led highly successful economic development efforts for both the State of Florida and State of California • Recognized national leadership in job creation, key innovation industry development, and model military affairs • Noted international business, scholarship, and experience in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean • Proven excellence in maintaining highest fiduciary standards while ensuring maximum process efficiencies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OWNER 5/07 - Present SURE LURE Charter Company, Destin, Florida • Oversee operations of a for-hire deep-sear charter fishing business in Destin, FL (Destin Fishing Fleet Marina) • Possess select federal and state commercial fishing licenses allowing for fish harvest and sale to market activities SENIOR ADVISOR, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 3/07-Present Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC), Pensacola, Florida • Manage IHMC external affairs and outreach efforts with government agencies, community, and private industry • Identify and further strategic initiatives, negotiate expansion prospects and foster key stakeholder partnerships for IHMC • Represent IHMC on significant statewide industry sector, economic, business leadership, and technology organizations EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10/99-1/07 Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development (OTTED) Executive Office of Governor Jeb Bush: Tallahassee, FL • Florida’s senior-most officer in charge of business programs and policies leading to economic growth in Florida. • Directly advised Governor, Lt. Governor, and Legislature on strategies and actions to promote Florida’s economy. • Managed 24 direct reports, and an annual budget ranging from $125 million to $414 million (final years) • Oversaw the public/private partnerships of: Enterprise Florida; Black Business Investment Board; Florida Commission on Tourism (Visit FL); Florida Sports Foundation; Florida Office of Film & Entertainment; and Space Florida, Inc. • As Florida’s Chief Protocol Officer, maintained direct oversight for all international affairs, trade missions, diplomatic protocol, and consular corps activities, as well as served as senior point of interface w/ military and Pentagon • Served as principal authority on allocation of very sizeable incentives, loans, and bonds used to support business success • Directly interacted with media, as well as engaged Florida Legislature to highlight programs, solicit funding, etc. • Serve(d) on: Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors; Advisory Council on BRAC; Scripps Florida Funding Corp (life sci); Seaport Security Standards Advisory Council; FL Seaport, Transport, & Econ Dev’t Council; among others NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS EXECTIVE DIRECTOR √ Led highly successful efforts to recruit world-class life sciences research institutes to Florida to include: Scripps Florida; The Burnham Institute; and the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies; among others √ Led strategic state efforts to rebound Florida’s economy post 9/11, Anthrax, and 2004-2005 hurricanes. √ Led Florida’s model defense initiatives to include the massively successful effort to protect and grow Florida’s military bases/missions under the 2005 Base Realignment & Closure (BRAC) process, and maintained direct and highly effective interface with the Department of Defense, military Services, and the Pentagon √ During 7+ year tenure, realized the creation of over 1.35 million jobs; saw a 37% increase in international trade (from $69.6 billion to $95.3 billion); marked 60 straight months of job growth (5 yr span from 1/01-12/06) establishing Florida as nation’s #1 economic leader; underwent over 14 direct audits, each substantiating prudent & accountable fiduciary & management practices; led the state’s economic diversification strategy resulting in Florida’s recognition as a world class player in the innovation economy.  √ Served on 3-member select committee that developed and established Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program Pamela J. Dana, Resume Page Two ASSISTANT SECRETARY (& ACTING DEPUTY SECRETARY) OF TRADE & COMMERCE Division of Economic Development California Trade and Commerce Agency: Sacramento, CA 7/97-5/99 • Led a division staff of 150 employees and $20+ million annual budget (not including loan/bond pools) • Oversaw the efforts of the division’s 11 offices: business development, film commission, major corporate projects, base retention & space, permit assistance, small business, strategic technology, & 4 regional offices • Led significant Agency projects including oversight of the Electronic Commerce Advisory Council, NASA/ Film Commission digital imaging system, key marketing campaigns, and workforce preparation initiatives • Served on CA Council to Promote Business Ownership by Women, CA Small Business Board, CA Commission on Improving Life Thru Service, Center for Quality, Education, & Dev’t Board, and Welfare-to-Work Task Force ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF TRADE & COMMERCE Division of Economic Development California Trade and Commerce Agency: Sacramento, CA 9/95-7/97 • Developed and implemented trade and investment policies, programs, & projects leading to economic growth • Prepared topical issue briefings for the Governor and Agency Secretary. • Promoted to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Economic Development in July 1997. ECONOMIC RESEARCH FELLOW Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy and North Australia Research Unit (Darwin, Australia) Fulbright Commission of Australia: Canberra, Australia 8/94-9/95 • Conducted unique research among Australian leaders on indigenous economics and business • Produced as part of doctoral dissertation, the first study ever on Aboriginal women enterprise owners INTERNATIONAL ADVISOR Office of Academic Advising University of Southern California: Los Angeles, CA 8/92-8/94 • Advised international students regarding their academic and international visa statuses • Prepared American students in cultural and academic protocols for study abroad programs • Served on all university boards and committees involving international students BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER University of San Carlos Business Resource Center, Cebu, Philippines 8/91-8/92 Henry Luce Foundation, New York (overseas support by The Asia Foundation) • Developed entrepreneur capacities within cottage, small, & export-oriented enterprises • Conducted training in business planning, process reengineering; capital access, bookkeeping, marketing, etc. NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE / COORDINATOR OF RECRUITMENT The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Harvard University: Cambridge, MA 8/87-6/90 • Served as senior public relations and recruitment officer for the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences • Led public relations and recruitment activities of 20+ university representatives CSU STATEWIDE REPRESENTATIVE School Relations and Outreach California State University (CSU), Chico: Chico, CA 8/83-8/87 •