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Eveline Pierre

Founder, President/CEO
  Eveline Pierre is a graduate from the prestigious Howard University. Ms Pierre earned her Bachelors degree in Political Science with a minor in History focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean. During that time she spent in Washington, DC, she worked with the US Department of Justice for two years, which gave her insight on politics at a federal level.

Ms. Pierre then moved to Los Angeles, California where she embarked into the entertainment world. Working at Creative Artist Agency (CAA) in the music department gave Ms. Pierre the opportunity and experience to deal with many famous celebrities management teams, such as Tina Turner, Enrique Iglesais, Julio Iglesais Sr. & Jr., Macy Gray, TLC, and Third Eye Blind. After leaving CAA, Ms. Pierre’s explorations lead her to the institution Music Television (MTV). At MTV, Ms. Pierre had the privilege to do rights and clearances and worked as production assistant for BIORHYTM, and worked along side the casting crew of the Behind the Music. “Working at MTV gave me a sense of accomplishment because it was a chance to be part of, and contribute to an organization that I grew up watching. This was a very fulfilling experience.”

After leaving MTV, Ms. Pierre was enrolled in the Agent Trainee Program at the Agency of the Performing Arts (APA). Shortly after a month she was promoted to Agent Assistant to one of the top music agents in the industry. In the music department at APA, Ms. Pierre was able to work with the likes of Patti Austin, Jeffery Osborne, Rick Springfield, George Benson and KISS. Ms. Pierre’s many experiences with the talent agencies, gave her the drive to create Chere Management. There, she started her roster with ten actors and two musical acts, booking for her clients anything from shows, movies, commercials etc. After revamping Chere Management, Ms. Pierre focused her energies primarily on one musical artist, and helped him attain celebrity status.

After six years in Los Angeles, Ms. Pierre moved back to Miami, Florida where she was the host of her very own TV show called Model Magazine TV Show. Ms. Pierre would interview professionals and community leaders and lend her expertise in acquiring ad sales for the station. After volunteering for several organizations in the community, Ms. Pierre starting working for an organization called Music Fest Miami. At this organization, the focal point was tolerance and education of different cultures through music. Ms. Pierre was the Caribbean Market Liaison and in charge of the local artist participation. During that time Ms. Pierre was able to meet the Mayor’s from all the thirty-two municipalities in South Florida. “My time with Music Fest Miami, afforded me the opportunity to meet many community leaders and dignitaries which formed lasting relationships.”

Ms. Pierre’s experiences lead her back to politics again, working as a special aide to the Mayor of the City of Miami, Manuel Diaz. Ms. Pierre had the opportunity to help start up the Festival, Films, Arts, Culture and Entertainment (FACE) department. During her time there, Ms. Pierre worked closely with many of the City of Miami Departments Neighborhood Enhancement Teams (NET), MLK Revitalization Reclaim the Dream Committee, Heart of our Parks Music Summer Series, Youth AIDS Walk, Latin Grammy’s, Source Awards, Haitian Music Entertainment Awards, Compa Fest and the Mardi Gras.

Currently, Ms. Pierre is the President/CEO of the Haitian Heritage Museum in which her primary focus is “to create a legacy for the Haitian people while educating the world about their many contributions.”

Ms. Pierre’s affiliates are with Haitian Lawyers Association (HLA), Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) Howard University Alumni, Coalition for Haitian Rights, Haitian American Leadership Council, mentor for Take Stock In Children, and Class of 2004/2005 Leadership Miami.

 
   
 
Serge Rodrique
Co-Founder/Vice President
Serge Rodrigue, Vice President and co-founder of HHM is a graduate of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, and over six years of experience in the Construction Management field. Serge began his career with Leher McGoven Bovis (presently Bovis Lend Lease), where he has been a part of the Construction Management team for major Miami projects such as the Loews Hotel, Blue and Green Diamond Condominiums, The Four Seasons Hotel, and Tower and the Port of Miami Redevelopment Program.

In his role as Construction Manager at Bovis, Serge was responsible for the daily management coordination which he facilitated successfully by completing projects to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating bidding, and construction administration functions.

Serge’s professional affiliations are with the Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida East Coast Chapter, and the Construction Association of South Florida. Serge’s involvement in a diversity of project types that range from roadwork, bridgework, marine work, luxury hotels, condos and mix use developments has granted him a unique perspective of the many components that make up our built communities here in South Florida.

Serge strongly believes that “through this perspective comes the vision of the need to forge our urban environments with projects such as Haitian Heritage Museum that enhance the quality of life, and contributes to sustaining vitality and economic development in our communities.

 
   

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