Brad Wells Board application
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME:
Wells Brad
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS:
10
323 Washington Ave Miami Beach FL 33139
Apt No. House No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 516 - 353 - 4779 bradfwells@gmail.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: Position
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Address: FL
No. Street City State Zip Code
P rofessional License (describe) : Expires: Attach a copy of the license
Pursuant to City Code section 2 - 22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
● Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes
● Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: No
● Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
● (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: South Beach
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Graduate of City of Miami Beach Leadership Acadmey
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [ 1 ] first choice [ 2 ] second choice, and [ 3 ] third choice. Please note that only three (3)
choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office.
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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Marine Authority
Art in Public Places Committee Miami Beach Commission for Women
Beautification Committee Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
Board of Adjustment* Miami Beach Human Rights Committee
Budget Advisory Committee Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee Normandy Shores Local Gov’t Neigh. Improvement
Committee on the Homeless Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
Committee for Quality Education in MB Personnel Board
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Community Relations Board Police Citizens Relations Committee
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Golf Advisory Committee Visitor and Convention Authority
Health Advisory Committee [1] Waterfront Protection Committee
Health Facilities Authority Board Youth Center Advisory Board
Hispanic Affairs Committee
Historic Preservation Board
Housing Authority
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Loan Review Committee
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Note : If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No If yes, please list the names of your children, their
ages, and which programs. List below:
Child’s name: Age: Program:
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● Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No If yes, explain in detail
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No If yes; which board?
● What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name: Title:
Name: Title:
● List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
● I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: No Which department?
● who is employed by the
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being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: Male Race: White
Ethnic Origin: Check one only (1)
White
Physically Challenged: No
Employment Status: Employed Other:
NOTE : If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members.
These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
P rohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2 - 459).
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P rohibition from contracting with the city (Miami - Dade County Code section 2 - 11.1).
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P rohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami
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Beach City Code section 2 - 26).
R equirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami - Dade County Code section 2 - 11.1).
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(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself ,
or those with w hom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611).
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
“I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2,
Article VII – of the City Code “Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members.”
I Brad Wells agreed to the following terms on 2/10/201 1 11:48:48 AM
Please attach a copy of your resume to this application
NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1) calendar year.
Received in the City Clerk’s Office by: __________________ ______ _______ Date: _ _ _/ __/____ Control No. __________ Date: _ __/__/_____
Name of Deputy Clerk
Brad F. Wells
323 Washington Ave, Apartment 10
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(516) 353 - 4779
bradfwells@gmail.com
Overview
H ighly adaptable, business development professional with an exceptional aptitude for identifying and
capitalizing on opportunities. E xcellent communication and interpersonal skills, a highly collaborative
approach and the flexibility to work in a fast - paced environment. Deep knowledge of new media and
web marketing. E xcels at writing business plans, pioneering new sales channels, planning and
executing marketing plans, creating partnerships and raising capital.
Professional Experience
Co - Owner , Alpha Current, LLC -
Miami , FL ( 9 /20 10 - Present)
Manage op erations and implementation of business development and creative marketing service s.
Sales Manager, Dragonfly Expeditions -
Coral Gables, FL (8/2009 - Present)
Pioneered sales of corporate/group tour prod ucts in local and foreign markets. Hosted and organized
committees for pre - conference planning. Built and managed support for strategic alliances and
formal partnerships. Creator and operator of new media campaign including blog, e - newsletter and
social media . Invent ed and document ed internal processes .
Developed n ew markets with partners to capitalize on emerging opportunities
Established sales and marketing metrics
Founder, Groundswell Media
- Garden City, NY (8 /2008 - 8/2009 )
Established consulting company specializing in business development with an emphasis on crafting
and implementing sales/marketing strategies.
Diverse client industry mix including aquaculture, food supply, internet and real estate
VP Business Development, Yellojobs.com
- Mountain Lakes, NJ (2/2008 - 8/2008)
Produced and managed sales process and online/offline marketing plan to facilitate US expansion of
a web - based recr uiting business . Conducted market research and spearheaded website revision.
Gained sales commitments from Fortune 500 companies
Raised $1.2 mm in private funding
Sales Associate, Pulte Homes
- Medford, NY (4/2007 - 1/2008)
Managed sales and marketing of 252 - unit condominium development.
Attained over $1mm in mon thly sales goals consistently despite downward market
Commended for excellence in collaborating with other business units
Sales Associate, Coach Realtors
- Garden City , NY (2/2005 - 4/2007)
Created and implemented a business plan to service the luxury real estate market.
Acknowledged by manag er and associates for utilizing emerging technologies
Attained $8.5mm in sales during 2006 and r eceived awards for high sales volume
Founder, Swells Surfboards
- Garden City, NY (5/2001 - 9/2004)
Created a self - financed business, designing and constructing hand - crafted surfboards while
completing college degree.
Business profitable within six months
Education
University of Miami, School of Business
, Coral Gables, FL
Master of B u siness Administration - December 2012
University of Miami
, Coral Gables , FL
Bachelor of Business Administration - May 2004
Major in Entrepreneurship