Ricardo Barboza Application PackageBarboza Ricardo J
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1688 West Avenue Penthouse 4 Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
State Zip Code
HomeWork
rjbarboza@gmail.com
Email Address
305 968 4660
Cellular
MIAMI
Business Address
730 nw 107 ave third floor
City
FL
State
33172
Zip Code
Lennar Homes
Occupation:Business Name:
International New Home Consultant
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Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Sales Associate Real Estate SL3259440 6/11/2012 3/31/2022
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● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
1) Community Leader : I founded Snack Patrol; a Miami Beach based non profit helping the homeless with the
views of addressing this problem in our city.
2) Commitment : I have the passion to go beyond the line that would improve the standards of Miami Beach.
3) Management Skills : Along my career
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Property
1688 West Avenue, Penthouse 4, Miami Beach. FL 33139
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more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
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DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
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Ricardo Barboza
1688 West Avenue, Penthouse 4
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(M) 305-968-4660
rjbarboza@gmail.com
SUMMARY
A seasoned, experienced sales oriented individual with over fifteen years collective experience in domestic
and international Sales focusing in New Construction Homes; forecasting, budgeting, marketing campaigns
and related businesses; Supervision, motivation and coaching of employees. High networking knowledge
(over 2,500 Linkedin Real Estate connections), trade shows (Domestic and International) and identification
of potential new businesses sources. Excellent computer skills. Tri-lingual. Extremely detail oriented and
identification of employees who are effective to the company Vs. employees not -effective to the company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lennar Corporation, South East Florida Division Lennar Headquarters, Miami FL
International New Home Consultant
June 2016 – Present • Performing public presentations regarding all Lennar communities in Miami Dade/Broward/Palm
Beach, negotiating and signing new agreements with international buyers and investors around the
world. As a result, International sales increased a 12.80% from 2015 to 2016. • Strategizing new promotion techniques with the Marketing Department to grow in different markets
through partnering with International Brokers in order to distribute Lennar Homes in their territories. • Attending and planning all International Homes events/expos in order to generate sales and reinforce
the Lennar brand overseas. • Assisting in planning, projecting and forecasting r evenues for Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 for the International
Department considering economic, political and social trends around the world.
Lennar Corporation, South East Florida Division Different communities Miami Dade & Broward, FL
New Home Consultant
Jun 2011 – June 2016 • Handling floor sales directly with buyers or through Realtors in different communities within the Miami
Dade and Broward counties. Up to this date, closed out 12 different communities in the South Florida
region with high margin conversion of visitor to buyer. Follow up with visitors. • Presentation of the Lennar products (Single Family/ Condos/ Townhomes) at trade shows in the US
and Latin America. Local presentation at Broker’s offices. • Act as a liaison between different departments such as Lending, Marketing, Collections, Construction
and Closing (title company) as well as with the options-upgrades providers. • Responsible for competition reports and community sales reports. Communication with other Lennar
offices nationwide. • Preparation of sale agreements, revisions, color selections and all the paperwork involved in the
purchasing process. Knowledge of cancellation procedures, rules and regulations. • Maintenance of model homes: Supervision of cleaning, deodorizers, impeccability.
Magnificent Media Miami Beach, FL
President / Business Owner
Jan 2010 – May 2011 • Directed, managed and developed the only local digital ad sales network in Miami Beach. • Acted as a permanent consultant for Oceans TV, a pay-TV provider for maritime entertainment services
(Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines) covering Program Sales and new deals with satellite accessible TV
channels
cont.
cont.
MTV Networks International Miami Beach, FL
Affiliate Sales and Operations Director (Caribbean and Latin America)
Jan 2006 – Jul 2009 • Renewed expired contracts at the best possible rate to ensure maximum profit margins; Grew revenues
from 2006 to 2007 by 11%; from 2007 to 2008 by 15% • Implemented new sales strategies (Other than conventional MSO: Digital media, cruise ships);
supervised & approved all Marketing initiatives: Barters, promotions, premieres, off-shelves, special
events and trade shows. • Managed, forecasted, supervised and maintained a multi-million Dollar budget annually. • Effectively pitched MTV Networks’ channels (MTV, Vh1, Nick) for potential clients (presentation and
closure of contracts) resulting in approximately in 100 new clients. • Highly experienced in wine and dine and all PR initiatives.
Affiliate Sales Manager (Caribbean and Latin America)
Jun 2001 – Dec 2005 • Developed solutions to manage devaluation crisis in underdeveloped markets. (i.e. Financial relieves
and payment plans) • Met with and visited clients regularly to maintain good relationships and ensure clients’ needs are met • Supervised and managed sales team of 6 employees; provided mentoring and business expertise
within the Cable TV industry • Worked closely with finance department to ensure prompt payment from clients and provide top
customer service
Sales Planner, Affiliate Sales (Caribbean)
Oct 1999 – May 2001
• Worked directly with the Advertising & Marketing Departments to provide promotions for large and
medium size clients in the regions allowing exposure of our brands and building relationships with the
viewers • Worked directly with the account manager to secure new clients to help and maintain small accounts
in the region; assisted with trade shows and conventions. • Prepared and compiled subscriber distribution reports for company prospecting and analysis
Discovery Channel Latin America/ Iberia Miami, FL
Coordinator- Affiliate Sales
1996 - 1999 • Managed the technical uplink and activation/deactivation of satellite signals • Renewed contracts for small clients after receiving approval from Regional Manager • Provided management and assistance with database in Miami and in the regions (Argentina/Mexico/
Brazil)
EDUCATION
University of Westminster, BA International Business – London NW1, England, 1992
Oxford University, English for Foreign Students, Oxford, England 1987
Colegio Juan XXIII, High School Diploma in Science
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian. Business Portuguese.
ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS
Leader 1st Qtr. 100% Goals achieved / LENNAR 2014
Highest average sales per week / LENNAR 2014
Leader 3rd Qtr. 100% Goal achieved / LENNAR 2015
100% Sales satisfaction 3rd Qtr./ LENNAR 2015
Little Red Hen Award / LENNAR 2015