Brad Bonessi 12.31.2016 MIAMI 1 EACH
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,Rafael Granado,City Clerk
Tel:(305)673-7411,Fax:(305)673-7254
January 05, 2016
Mr. Brad Bonessi
SUBJECT: Mayor's North Beach Master Plan Steering Committee
Dear Mr. Brad Bonessi:
Congratulations!You have been appointed by Mayor Philip Levine to the agency, board or committee
named above for a term ending: 12/31/2016.
Pursuant to City of Miami Beach Code Section 2-22 (5)a,"Notwithstanding any other provision of the City
Code or of any resolution,.commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2007, the term of
every board member who is directly appointed by a member of the City Commission shall automatically
expire upon the latter of: December 31 of the year the appointing City Commissioner leaves office or
upon the appointment/election of the successor City Commission member."
If you are unable to accept this appointment, or have any questions, please call the Office of the City
Clerk at 305.673.7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Regards,
Rafael Granado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Jeff Oris, City Liaison
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter of Appointment
Oath
City Code/Ordinance section applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 2006-3543 -Amendment to City Code Section 2-22
Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 - Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics
City Wde Permit Application - (Parking Department Form)
Booklet- Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical,historic community.
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City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,Rafael Granado,City Clerk
Tel:(305)673-7411,Fax:(305)673-7254
TO: Mr. Brad Bonessi
RE: Mayor's North Beach Master Plan Steering Committee
I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United
States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member of the
above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed for a
term ending: 12/31/2016.
I have been issued a copy of section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest and
Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as Florida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amendment
and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and understand that as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board
and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure* requirements of Miami-Dade County or the
State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which I serve) on July 1st, following the closing
of the calendar year on which I have served.
Mr. Brad Bonessi
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ,7 day of,)6,1" , 201N6
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*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and
Committees for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements.
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
BonessiBradfords
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FL33141
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brad.bonessi@gmail.com
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Brad Bonessi
7330 Ocean Terrace #2702
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Phone: 617-990-2544
brad.bonessi@gmail.com
Professional Experience
GVG-Global Visual Group
2006 –Present:
For over 40 years GVGhas served the retail industry providing Mannequins/Holiday and Decorative product and
services. In addition,Trimco focuses on state of the art in-store electronic communication systems.
Vice President of Sales and Development
Managed and grew key client relationships through consistent delivery ofhigh qualityproducts, outstandinglevel of
execution and focusedclient management.
Key Accomplishments:
Grew existing accounts from $700k-$5.0M Macys-Steinmart-Burlington Coat factory-Petsupermarket
Implemented quality control checkpointsusing detailed reporting andweekly conferencecalls. These tools
helped communicate all shipping problems andreduced the amount of errorssignificantly.
Worked Directly with President now CEO of Pet Supermarket Diane Holtz, to
25 new stores.
Key Responsibilities:
Developed and managedstrong relationships with new and existing clients. Achievedbest pricing for
customersand ensuredcorporate standards.
Gatheredinformation from retail publications and other sources to develop new business relationships.
Synthesizedall existing reports to drive business exceeding last yearsnumbers.
Keptaccount executiveswell informed and coachedthem when they were underperforming.
Developedand implemented a line of productsand services that the clients valued.Keptup on all trends that
droveGVGsales.
Filenes / Kaufmanns, Boston, MA
2001 –2006:
Division of the May Department Store Company, Saint Louis, MO
A $3.3 billion retailer operating 102 stores in ten states: MA,and WV.
Divisional Vice President –Director of Stores / Visual
Led initiatives that drove Visual Merchandising presentations re
May Company.
Key Accomplishments:
Achieved best 2004 walk thru withinMay Corporate. Best Practice photos were circulated throughout all
other May divisions to emulated best home store. Picked up 14% i
Promoted Regional Visual Manager to Director-levelandseveralVisual Managers to larger volume stores.
Successfully recruited specialty store Visual Managers and Assis
Tooknew trend ideas and distort them to generate leadership sales ation; #1 in
seasonal trends, e.g., Fur, Ponchos and Brooches.
Developed new strategy for the Home Store emulatedvia competitive shopping, e.g., Crate and Barrel.
Key Responsibilities:
Directed Visual Merchandising team of 7 Regional Managers, 102 Visual Managers,and 200 Assistant Visual
Managers throughout allregions.
Responsible for annual budget of $8.5M for graphics, Christmas trim, props, lettering and special projects.
Energized and motivated Visual Regional Managers to perform at tirhighest level, ensuring strong
leadership and superb execution.
Led, developed and communicated comprehensive Visual Merchandising strategies to direct
Implemented weekly conference calls with Visual Merchandising group. Communicated most current
information regarding sales promotions, collateral set up/ take etc.
Responsiblefor the review process of 102 Visual Managers and 200 Visual Ass
Burdines, Miami, FL
1999 –2001:
Division of the Federated Department Stores, Cincinnati, OH
$1.4 billion retail division of The Federated Department Stores.
Merchandise Liaison
Worked as a Merchandise liaison between GMMs, DMMs, Store Line Executives and Visual Merchandising.
Key Accomplishments:
Directed new techniques to the planogramming process within Burdines. Implemented the color coding
process for tabs withinthe Accessory Division.
Transitioned quickly into new role and shared competitive knowles.
Successfully led directive for Pashmina wraps. Worked with Visual Merchandisiswhich
positioned Burdinesas #1 in Federated.
Solely responsible for the annual United Way Charity Auction; raised over $36K.
Key Responsibilities:
Communicated to stores all Point of Sale markdowns, sign changes and sale changes.
Responsible for the standards and merchandising of Womens Shoes, Mens Shoes, Jewelry, Handbags and
Dress Accessories.
Directed all General Managers walk thrus in Accessories. Directed all new flow and adjacency floor plans and
focused on distorting key items.
Partnered with Visual Merchandising to transition stores quarterly for all wallscape techniques.
Filenes, Boston, MA
1994-1999:
Division of the May Company Department Stores, St. Louis, MO
A $1.7 billion retail division operating 44 stores throughout th
Regional Visual Manager
Led a 15 member team of Visual Managers and Associates to implem
Key Accomplishments:
Partnered with Regional Vice President to set up anew Home Store strategy resultingin Companystandards
for all other regions, leading to the #1 position within Home Store for May Company.
Took leadership role on special projects, includingstore openings.
Successfullytransitionedinto managerial role, promoting several Visual Managers into lar
Recipient of Fourth Quarter award for excellence in execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Provided direction to store management on all corporate directives ensuring proper execution.
Traveled throughout region to assist Visual Managers in the techrporate Best Practices.
Communicated through regional conference calls to ensure all stores received allotted
addressed all shortfalls.
G. Fox / Filenes, Hartford, CT / Boston, MA
1982-1994:
Division of the May Department Stores, St. Louis, MO
Visual Manager, Enfield, Holyoke, Danbury, Trumbull and Boston
Worked with Regional Visual Manager and General Manager to properly execute a
Corporate. Consistently promoted to larger storesraising the level of presentation standards in each store.
Other Experience
Former Member of the Board of Directors of Church by the Sea (UCC), B
President of the Michael Miller Scholarship Fund, Milford, CT.
Bradford Bonessi Retail Consulting and Visual Merchandising Strategies
Education
South Central Community College, New Haven, CT
Business Administration
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City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miarni Beach, Florida 33139,
www.miarnibeachFl.gov
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7411 Fax: 305.673.7254
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Miami Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County
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primary responsibility is to recommend legislation or give advice to the City Commission, must file, even
though they may have been recently appointed.
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Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year.
1. A "Source of Income Statement"
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3. A Copy of your 2013 Federal Income Tax Return
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of no more than$500, 60 days in jail or both.
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