John Bowes Application Package 2Bowes John E
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
530 North Shore Drive Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33141
State Zip Code
78630287687863028768
HomeWork
bowesjo@gmail.com
Email Address
7863028768
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
530 N Shore Drive
City
Florida
State
33141
Zip Code
F-1 Performance LLC- LoKation Real Estate
Occupation:Business Name:
President at F-1 Perf, Realtor for LoKation
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that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
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Ad Hoc North Beach CRA Advisory Committee
Budget Advisory Committee
Planning Board
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below
questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Real Estate SL3284743 7/1/2019 9/30/2021
Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of
your currently effective corresponding professional license.
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:Yes
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:North Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City
affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony: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, please explain in detail:
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes If yes, which board?
BAC
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
33 year North Beach Resident that cares about Miami Beach. Finance Degree, Developer, Investor, Realtor.
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office
(Miami Beach Code section 2-26)
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
No Organization Information Submitted.
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
530 N Shore Dr, Miami Beach FL 33141
1570 Biarritz Dr, Miami Beach FL 33141
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
No relative's information submitted.
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
_____________________________
¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Male
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I John Bowes agreed to the following terms on
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
reapplying to any Board and Committee.
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YES
YES
YES
I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or
telephone: 305.673.7411
Note: Florida Statutes 119.071: The role of the Office of the City Clerk is to receive and maintain forms filed as
public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you
do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please:
1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and
3) Do not attach a photograph.
530 N Shore Drive
Miami Beach FL33141
▪ Cell 786 -302-8768
Email: bowesjo@gmail .com
John E Bowes
Professional Profile
Harvard Educated corporate business leader in operations, capital budgeting, P&L goal attainment, contract n egotiations,
real estate investment & sales, customer service, and process improvement. Specialize in increasing productivity and
bottom-line profitability through operational efficiency strategies.
Accomplished executive with a proven ability to develop and implement organization wide change in small and large
companies to support business and financial objectives. Respected Leader able to build highly motivated teams focused
on achieving goals.
Skills & Expertise
• Experienced in various positions within a Fortune 1000 tech company, Director of Procurement (US indirect Srvs),
Leader a $48M service business Region, and an Area Manager for a $52M implementation unit.
• Created and operate a Real Estate Investment/Development Start-up Company in 2013 to present.
• Past Lic. Florida Real Estate Appraiser. Current Licensed Florida Realtor.
Experience
Principle Partner, Real Estate Investment – F-1 Performance/NoBe Ventures ▪ June 1 2013– Present
• Real Estate Investment and Development Company
• Operational Duties:
o Investment property acquisitions/divestiture.
o Strategic purchase negotiations.
o Managing high end build outs/renovations.
o Source undervalued properties, evaluate asset, estimation of all costs including; purchasing, holding,
design, pro services (Architect, Engineer, Realtor...), construction, landscape, MEP, and selling.
o Manage accounting, financial planning, treasury activities.
o Selling activities- Marketing, realtor activities, negotiations, contract preparation and review.
Realtor- LoKation Real Estate, MiamiLuxHomes.com
Director, Procurement, Process Improvement – Diebold Inc. US ▪ Jan 2009 – June 2013
Diebold Inc is a Fortune 1000 Company in the technology sector-
• Leadership role for corporate cost savings program of $4.5M for Implementation services"
• Managed $80M in installation subcontractor spend (400+ Subcontractors across US)"
• Rationalize Subcontractor Network from 1154 in 2009 to 391 in Dec 2010 for 100% of spend"
• Improved managing the field services costs through roll out of Oracle iProcurement, iSourcing and iSupplier"
• Conducted Strategic Sourcing RFP’s and negotiations"
o Implemented supplier scorecard develop and risk management processes"
o Created standard P2P processes and pricing structures across the US"
Area Implementation Manager ,– Diebold Inc. Boston, MA▪ April 2007 – Jan 2009
• Leadership responsibility for implementation services in the Eastern Area with revenue exceeding $52M annually
• Lead attainment of annual operating budget exceeding $39M in operating c osts
• Develop annual budget and strategic goals installation division
• Motivate Implementation associates towards exceeding goals and operational efficiencies.
• Design and roll out new goals and metrics annually to internal employees: measure/manage results periodically.
• Financial analysis of area costs and revenue to understand and drive operational efficiencies
530 N Shore Drive
Miami Beach FL33141
▪ Cell 786 -302-8768
Email: bowesjo@gmail .com
Regional Solutions Manager, New England States – Diebold Inc. Boston, MA March 2004 – April 2007
• Full Leadership responsibility of revenue exceeding $48M in annually
• Responsible for attainment of annual operating budget below $30M
• Lead a region of 220 associates: Direct Reports - 12 managers total - 6 service managers, 3 installation
managers, 3 technical support managers, and 3 logistics managers. Indirect reports - 208 field associates total-
including 198 service techs, 16 installers, 6 project managers
• Rollout of new Regional Operations Center (1 call center manager and 6 call center associates) to support
automated service call and dispatch system.
Programming and Software Skills
• CAD, Advanced Excel W/Visual Basic Macro building, Arena Simulation, InfoPath, Oracle iProcurement &
iSourcing,
Education
• Master of Arts, ALM Management– Harvard University, Cambridge, MA ▪ GPA 3.72/4.0, Aug-2010
• Bachelor of Science, Major in Finance, Minor in CIS – University of Miami, Miami FL▪ GPA 3.55/4.0, Dec-2000
• Advanced Negotiations Seminar, Harvard University, Cambridge MA, 2009
• Six Sigma -Green Belt – 2006
Licensing
• Florida Real Estate Sales Associate (active) – November 4, 2013
• Florida Registered Appraiser – 2001-2002, Miami Florida
Volunteer Experience & Causes
• Harvard Alumni Association - Discussion leader / Coach for Breakthrough Miami - April 2012
• Harvard Alumni Association - Panel Discussion at Miami’s Overtown Youth Center re education/career. April 2012
• City of Miami Beach - Budget Advisory Committee member, Jan 2020 to Present.
• City of Miami Beach - Leadership Academy, City of Miami Beach Sept 2013
• City of Miami Beach - Normandy Shores Tax District Budget Advisory Board member, 2013 to Present.
• City of Miami Beach - Member, Special Advisory Committee for Security Services RFP- June 2013 – Present
• City of Miami Beach - Citizens Police Academy March-June 2017
• City of Miami Beach - Normandy Shores HOA- Board Member/Treasurer- 2013-Present
• Barry University - Guest lecturer on advanced Excel and Microsoft tools. March 2012
• City Year - Ambassador – Adviser/Mentor and support person to the Core Members. October 2012
• Feeding South Florida - Volunteer to sort food and health products to ready for distribution. August 2012
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION
SL3284743
EXPIRATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
ISSUED: 07/01/2019
SALES ASSOCIATE
BOWES, JOHN EDWARD
LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 475, FLORIDA STATUTES
Signature
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
2601 BLAIR STONE ROAD
850-487-1395
TALLAHASSEE FL 32399-0783
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