District of Columbia Board of Library Trustees Richard H. Levy Confirmation Resolution of 2004
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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

To confirm the appointment of Mr. Richard H. Levy to the District of Columbia Board of Library Trustees.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "District of Columbia Board of Library Trustees Richard H. Levy Confirmation Resolution of 2004".

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:

Mr. Richard H. Levy
2808 P Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20007-3066
(Ward 2)

as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Library Trustees, established by section 4 of the An Act To establish and provide for the maintenance of a free public library and reading room in the District of Columbia, approved June 3, 1896 (29 Stat. 244; D.C. Official Code §39104), replacing Michael Scott Carowitz, whose tern end January 5, 2004, for a term to end January 5, 2009.

Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor. 

Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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Richard H. Levy
2808 P Street, N.W 
Washington, DC 20007 
(202) 333-8976

Professional Positions

Successor company to Getmar Management. Manage a closely held portfolio of commercial properties in the Georgetown area of Washington, DC. Responsibilities include analyzing now acquisitions and alternative investments and evaluate leasing strategy, upgrading and further development of historic buildings. Work closely with the Georgetown BID and relevant city agencies regarding the management of public space.

Responsible for the overall direction of the company, both managerial and planning, including the development and implementation of new management structures and new reporting systems. Initiated and directed the computerization of accounting and billing systems. Developed new leasing strategy, including changes in the retail mix_ Analyzed and negotiated new acquisitions. Worked with city government, business leaders and property owners to enact business improvement districts enabling legislation.

Developed plan for diversifying into industrial real estate in the outer boroughs. Interfaced with NYC Office of Business Development to design incentives for developing condominium industrial space for the printing industry. Managed the renovation of apartment complex for condominium conversion. Responsible to the Managing Partner.

Chief Executive Officer responsible for the overall direction of the organization, both managerial and planning. Built it into the leading not-for-profit arts-in-education organization serving public schools throughout New York City. Initiated new projects and oversaw ongoing programs. Direct supervision of fiscal, administrative and program officers. In charge of fundraising and overall promotion of the organization and its key programs. Responsible to the Board of Directors.

Designed and initiated a professional talent search and training program for disadvantaged children with strong indications of talent in ballet. Worked with Board of Weducation, local community school districts, and eight elementary school including principals, staff and parents. Responsibilities included promoting the program as well as fundraising. Supervised staff and coordinated curriculum development. Responsible to the Artistic Director.

Co-founder with the Artistic Director of a European-style one-ring circus and school for circus arts. Responsibilities included organizational development, including the hiring and supervision of the administrative and technical staff. Also served as chief fundraiser and initiator of funding proposals. Supervised advertising and media promotion. Responsible to the Board of Directors.

Economics instructor. Courses included introduction to economies, urban economics, the history of the corporation and international trade and finance.

Economics instructor. Undergraduate courses and seminars included introduction to economics, urban economics and labor economies.

Research Associate. Conducted research focused on economic development and unemployment in Puerto Rico using computer modeling to determine sources of labor displacement. Wrote final report published by U.S. Department of Labor.

Researched, wrote and published articles and books on die economic development of African countries. Emphasis was on materials used in high school and college history, social studies and political science courses.

Education

1967-68, University of London. Institute for Commonwealth Studies
1964-68, University of Wisconsin, PhD. Candidate, Economics
1960-64, Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana B. A. Economics

Consultancies

National Endowment for the Arts
New York State Department of Education 
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs 
New York City Board of Education

Volunteer Boards

Georgetown Partnership (BID), Board Member, Executive Committee, and immediate past president 
Federal City Council, Washington Trustee
mediachannel.org, Board Member
Big Apple Circus, Board Member Emeritus
Wellington Fund, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Board Member Emeritus 
Georgetown Business and Professional Association, Board Member 1990-2002 
D.C. Redevelopment Land Agency, Board Member 1999-2001
International Institute, University of Michigan, Visiting Committee 1996-2000 
D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Commission member 1937-91