Sean Smith Application PackageSmith Sean B
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
6 La Gorce Circle Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33141
State Zip Code
5617027593
HomeWork
seanbradleysmith@me.com
Email Address
561-702-7593
Cellular
Boca Raton
Business Address
2255 Glades Road
City
Florida
State
33431
Zip Code
BJS Family Partnership
Occupation:Business Name:
Investor
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. (Regular Boards of City)
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Parks and Recreational Facilities Board
Art in Public Places Committee
Production Industry Council
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes
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Professional License
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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:No
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?
Currently Parks and Recreation advisory board and a representative for the Parks Board to the GO Bond Oversight
Committee
● 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:
Creative thinker , Organized, and know how to work with and lead teams on a common goal/task.
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?
Name Position
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
6 La Gorce Circle, 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 Sean Smith agreed to the following terms on 11/19/2021 10:58:12 AM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
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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.
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telephone: 305.673.7411
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Sean Smith
6 La Gorce Circle, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Phone: (561) 702-7593 Fax: (305) 864-8579 E-Mail: seanbradleysmith@me.com
Overview
Accomplished, executive with broad range of experience in marketing, sales, product development, branding,
strategic planning, sourcing, and design development.
Professional Experience
BJS Family Partnership 2010-Present
Family Investment office. Owns Industrial real-estate properties totaling over 4 million sqft. in 5 states
Imation Corporation, St. Paul, MN 2007-2010
VP of Marketing, Imation Electronics Products (IEP)
Formulate all marketing strategic planning initiatives and product development for this $250 million consumer
electronics division. Established short and long term plans and initiatives for the brand and it’s product offering.
Developed the product life-cycle strategies and led cross-functional teams globally in the overall development of
the division’s product line. Drove the marketing of the product line to major retail customers and to consumers.
Responsible for the divisions P&L
Built entire new staff consisting of 3 directors and 5 product managers
Led product line strategy and implementation for the entire product offering for the division
Directed development of over 20 new SKU’s per year into our product offering resulting in consistent sales
increases in a declining economy
Led the first brand refresh in 10 years including new logos, packaging, all graphics and marketing materials
Developed and directed consumer research designed to gather insights from our target market
Drove strategic initiatives with retail partners to increase SKU count that led to increase in revenue and profit
Memcorp Inc. (Memorex Electronics) 1996-2007
Director of Marketing
Key executive for this family-owned and operated business. Grew business from $20 million dollars in sales to
$250 million dollars until it’s sale to Imation Corporation.
Directed all product development, global sourcing, marketing and sell-in activities
Developed the overall business plans, brand strategy and product line direction
Led cross-functional teams in implementing the plans for the business
Spearheaded the evolution of the business from strictly a sourcing company into a design and development
organization resulting in stronger market share in all categories
Developed partnerships with global brands such as Disney Consumer Products, ESPN, Michael Graves
Architecture, Target Corp., and Philippe Starck
Led the design, development and implementation of the companies website, packaging materials, all sales
materials, and ad campaigns.
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Education
Florida International University
BA-Liberal Arts, with a minor in Philosophy