Person of the Month - September

John G. Beckford, CSP, CTS, CPC.

September 2014


Mr. John Beckford is the Chief of Staff in the Office of Broward County Commissioner, Dale Holness.

As Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, he provides extensive legislative assistance, project management, and recommendations on county or constituent issues. Responsibilities include planning, directing and coordinating District activities related to the Commissioner’s agenda. Highly responsible administrative work covering a broad range of municipal activities, including the supervision of staff, intern/volunteer personnel, drafting speeches and sponsoring resolutions and responding to all official correspondence. Extensive research and planning of policy development, legislative agendas while parlaying an extensive intergovernmental relations and lobbying effort. Provide a visible link between the Commissioner and the public and representing the Commissioner as assigned. The County Commissioner represents over 122,000 constituents across 8 cities and parts of unincorporated central Broward County. With a total population of 1.8 million and an annual budget of $4 Billion, Broward County is the 2nd largest county out of 67 counties in the State of Florida.

Mr. Beckford has aligned himself with the Caribbean community in an effort to bring them and other Floridians into a homogeneous future.  His civic activities are proof of his dedication of service and commitment.  

•        Appointed to City of Lauderhill Master Plan Task Force, 2008

•        Past Board Chair & President- Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce,                2008-2009

•         Immediate Past Executive Director - Lauderhill Regional Chamber of                          Commerce,    2010

•          Director - Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce & Chair, Government             Relations Committee, 2010 - Present

•          Treasurer, Miami Broward One Carnival, 2010 - 2013

•          Past Chairman of the Board- Black Executive Forum, Miami 

•          Director, Hills of Inverrary Association 2008 - Present

•          Director, Broward Caribbean Carnival, Inc. – 2005- Present

•          Director, Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee, Inc.

•          Volunteer C.O.P. - Pembroke Pines Police Department

•          Volunteer, Super Bowl Host Committee 

•          Past Member, Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM) and local                    chapter 

•          Past Member, Human Resources Association of Broward County (HRABC) 
  

 

Engineering Major of Middlesex County College, New Jersey and Business Administration Major, Florida International University, Miami and multiple certifications and licensing including: Florida Real Estate License and Notary Public.

Mr. Beckford has many years of experience in the staffing industry. His specific knowledge is helping to fill the present day need to match skilled employees into the rare career opportunity.

 

Notable Achievements:

•     Recipient Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce  Eagle Award for                 outstanding civic contribution to the Chamber and the City of Lauderhill – 2012

•    Recipient Galleon Foundation Distinguished Community Service Award – 2014

•    Commencement Speaker – Kaplan University, 2009 Graduating Class

•   Certificate of Appreciation – Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) – 2013, 2014
  

 Mr. Beckford’s representation at the official opening of the new Fort Lauderdale Airport south runway; being the Senior Advisor to the Broward County Commissioner Holness; Treasurer of the Miami Broward One Carnival, and all his volunteer efforts, makes him the Creative Resources Person of the Month, and we want to say, Thank you. 

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