Opportunities

The new President/Director of GFLCVB will be confronted with a number of opportunities that will require collaboration, leadership, and creative problem solving. Among these opportunities are:

• Effectively manage the $550 million Convention Center Expansion and Flagship Hotel project;

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• Fully capitalize on the $1 billion investment in travel and hospitality-related investment and economic development.

Qualifying Experience and

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Compensation

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President/Director of Greater Fort

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This recruitment will incorporate existing rules and regulations that govern public sector recruitments in the State of Florida. “Sunshine” or public disclosure laws in Florida. Candidates VKRXOG�EH�DZDUH�WKDW�WKLV�LV�D�KLJK�SURÀOH�VHDUFK�ZLWK�VLJQLÀFDQW�interest from both the community in general and various travel/tourism industries. The State of Florida’s open records and sunshine laws allow for the release of applicant names.

The Opportunity

Broward County, Florida is conducting a national search for the new President/Director of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. This opportunity requires a visionary leader with a solid understanding of, and demonstrated and diverse experience in, the convention and travel industry. This is a rare opportunity to oversee the exciting future of an award winning agency proud of its diverse community, visitors, clients, and top destination activities.

The Community

Rich with culture and home to nearly 1.8 million people, Broward County is the 18th largest county in the nation. Located between Palm Beach and 0LDPL�'DGH�FRXQWLHV��LW�LV�WKH�FHQWHU�RI�6RXWK�)ORULGD¶V�ODUJHVW�PHWURSROLWDQ�DUHD�LQ�ZKLFK�PRUH�WKDQ���PLOOLRQ�SHRSOH�UHVLGH��:LWKLQ�WKH�&RXQW\¶V�������VTXDUH�PLOHV�DUH����PXQLFLSDOLWLHV��WKH�ODUJHVW�RI�ZKLFK�LV�WKH�FRXQW\�VHDW��Fort Lauderdale.

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Governance

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The Greater Fort Lauderdale

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The award winning Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau �*)/&9%���WKH�LV�D�NH\�SDUW�RI�WKH�“Economic Engine” which includes the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades. The “Economic Engine” creates revenue and jobs and draws diverse visitors from DOO�RYHU�WKH�ZRUOG��%URZDUG�&RXQW\�KDV�H[SHULHQFHG����FRQVHFXWLYH�PRQWKV�RI�FRQWLQXHG�WRXULVP�JURZWK��%URZDUG�&RXQW\�ERDVWV�PRUH�WKDQ��������ORGJLQJ�accommodations, including a variety of hotels and luxury spa resorts, and has a current year-to-date hotel occupancy rate of 81.1% (well above the industry average). In 2015, the destination welcomed 15 million visitors, which GLUHFWO\�EHQH¿W�WKH�HFRQRPLF�YLWDOLW\�RI�WKH�DUHD��)RU�HYHU\����QHZ�YLVLWRUV��one tourism job is created.

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beautifully scenic location. A special waterfront is envisioned, focused on a mix of activities associated with the Intracoastal Waterway and nearby Port (YHUJODGHV��FRQVLVWHQWO\�UDQNHG�DV�one of the three busiest cruise ports in the world. For additional information about the Convention Center expansion go to: www.broward.org/ccexpansion.

The Position

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• Represent Broward County at local and national tourism and convention industry events;

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Ideal Candidate

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• An approach to business that strengthens and capitalizes on the complementary roles and functions with other agencies;

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The Opportunity

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The Community

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• Provide strong leadership and collaborative response in crisis situations.

Ideal Candidate

7KH�LGHDO�FDQGLGDWH�ZLOO�EH�D�VWURQJ��FRQ¿GHQW��DQG�FKDULVPDWLF�OHDGHU�ZKR�embraces partnering, internal and external collaboration, innovation, and transparency. Diverse insights and an inclusive, synergistic approach are essential to success. The ideal candidate has the ability to see across the tourism industry, connecting and collaborating with other agencies that impact the traveler experience and economic vitality of the area. This highly accomplished individual will also be strategic and well prepared to create and LPSOHPHQW�WKH�DQQXDO�EXGJHW�DQG�PDUNHWLQJ�SODQ�ZLWK�&RXQW\�$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ�ZLWK�LQSXW�IURP�WKH�0DUNHWLQJ�$GYLVRU\�&RPPLWWHH��WKH�7RXULVW�'HYHORSPHQW�Council, and CVB staff. The ideal candidate will be thoughtful, intentional, and open to reshaping and evolving current business practices that exceed the expectations of both the clients and visitors to the area. Additional personal attributes and characteristics strongly desired in this accomplished professional will include:

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• An approach to business that strengthens and capitalizes on the complementary roles and functions with other agencies;

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Opportunities

The new President/Director of GFLCVB will be confronted with a number of opportunities that will require collaboration, leadership, and creative problem solving. Among these opportunities are:

• Effectively manage the $550 million Convention Center Expansion and Flagship Hotel project;

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• Fully capitalize on the $1 billion investment in travel and hospitality-related investment and economic development.

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Compensation

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To Be Considered

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Recruitment Services Provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates

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Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention &

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This recruitment will incorporate existing rules and regulations that govern public sector recruitments in the State of Florida. “Sunshine” or public disclosure laws in Florida. Candidates VKRXOG�EH�DZDUH�WKDW�WKLV�LV�D�KLJK�SURÀOH�VHDUFK�ZLWK�VLJQLÀFDQW�interest from both the community in general and various travel/tourism industries. The State of Florida’s open records and sunshine laws allow for the release of applicant names.