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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
January 8, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350Pennsylvania Avenue,NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523 .01), and pursuant to section 5 of the Office and Commission on
Nightlife and Culture establishment Act of 2018, effective December 13, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-191; D.C.
Official Code § 3-664), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Bernard White II
9th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Ward 1)
for reappointment as a dean, director, or equivalent position focused on student life at a Di strict-based
college or university where at least 50% of undergraduate students live in college- or university-owned,
operated, or affiliated housing member of the Commission on Nightlife and Culture, for a term to end
March 15, 2027.
Enclosed,
you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee,
together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration
of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
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2 airman Phil Mendelson
3 at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the reappointment of Bernard White II to the Commission on Nightlife and Culture.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on Nightlife and Culture Bernard White II
19 Confirmation Resolution of 2025".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the D istrict of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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22 Bernard White II
23 9th Street, NW
24 Washington, DC 20001
25 (Ward 1)
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27 as a dean, director, or equivalent position focused on student life at a District-based college or
28 university where at least 50% of undergraduate students live in college-or university-owned,
29 operated, or affiliated housing member of the Commission on Nightlife and Culture, established
30 by section 5 of the Office and Commission on Nightlife and Culture establishment Act of 2018,
31 effective December 13, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-191; D.C. Official Code§ 3-664), for a term to end
32 March 15, 2027.
33 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
34 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
35 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
BERNARD WHITE II
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Self-directed event coordinator with over fifteen years of experience creating strategic
alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives
for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with
expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors
for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Health Management, Business Management
Howard University - Washington, DC
WORK HISTORY
01/2018 to Current Senior Event Planner
Special Events Assistant (08/2004-01/2018)
Howard University – Washington, DC
• Research and update potential sponsors and award nominees for related
fundraising activities
• Leads in the implementation of key University events such as Charter Day, and
Homecoming
• Develops, maintains, and manages alumni participation through direct mail,
telephone solicitation and other effective methods
• Develops and implements an alumni relations strategic plan with short and long-
range goals and objectives, and fundraising benchmarks
• Manages relationships with donors to establish scholarships/fellowships within the
University Cultivates local, regional, state, and nationwide alumni relationships for
positive and on-going involvement with the University
01/2009 to Current Event Manager
Suite 202 Marketing – Washington, DC
• Executes client's goals and objectives behind the organization of various events,
meetings, concerts, social gatherings
• Plans, coordinates, and implements the event as per the time table and make sure
that it works as per schedule
• Assists in the creation of signage, mock-ups, email campaigns, and online
promotions Implements marketing and advertising campaigns by assembling sales
forecasts; preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans and objectives
• Assists with recruitment, training, and supervision to ensure proper techniques and
procedures of contractors and staff
05/2003 to 09/2004 Program Coordinator
Sasha Bruce Youthwork – Washington, DC
• Developed and maintained resources and strong working relationships with the
community leaders, youth, parents, caregivers, providers, health care providers,
health practitioners, businesses, community-based organizations, faith-based
organizations, law enforcement, courts, and other partnering agencies
• Planned, promoted and executed special “awareness” and fundraising events
• Initiated and implemented special projects/activities that would benefit shelter
graduates
• Assisted as needed with ongoing, structured, after-school time activities for youth,
which were important resources for clients who have exited the shelter
SKILLS
• Problem Anticipation and Resolution
• Accommodation Organization
• Conference and Convention Planning
• Program Planning and Development
Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Bernard White II
Mr. Bernard White II , has served in several event -based positions at
Howard University. He currently serves as the Senior Event Planner in
the Department of Events and Protocol at Howard University.
In his current role, he is responsible executing Howard’s most visible
annual events to include commencement, homecoming, and college
anniversaries. These events provide the backdrop for Howard
University’s fundraising initiatives.
Beyond his role at Howard University, Mr. White leads a student
internship program that provides Howard students the opportunity to
volunteer at major events and garner real world experience. Mr. White
has also created local partnerships with businesses and non- profit organizations in the DC
community.
A Ward 1 resident, Mr. White earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Management and Business
Management from Howard University.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 2000 4 • Office (202) 724-7681
To: Tomas Talamante , Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: October 29, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution s nominating Ian Callender and Bernard
White II as members of the Commission on Nightlife and Culture
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above -referenced resolution s and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202 -
724-1303, or me at 202 -724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish