Barbara Montero Application PackageMontero Barbara
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1900 Sunset Harbour Drive #2208 Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33139
State Zip Code
305-798-4121
HomeWork
bbibasmontero@gmail.com
Email AddressCellular
Business Address City State Zip Code
Occupation:Business Name:
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)
Choice 1:
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Police/Citizens Relations Committee
Production Industry Council
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?No
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
NA
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:Middle 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?
Affordable Housing 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:
I am reapplying to a position I have held for two years already.
Previously, I have served on other boards and committees for the City, i.e. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force for
Condo Reform, Commission for Women and the Community Relations Board.
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
1900 Sunset Harbour Dr. #2208
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.
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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:Female
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 Barbara Montero agreed to the following terms on 12/2/2022 4:12:24 PM
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.
BARBARA BIBAS MONTERO
1900 Sunset Harbour Dr. #2208, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 798-4121 | bbibasmontero@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Senior Executive with full P&L responsibility for a $65 million business delivering value through strategic planning, revenue growth and operational
execution. I have held Executive Leadership roles spanning global markets and diversified lines of business focused on financial technology, global payments,
cyber security, international marketing and program implementation. Published author of several books and various publications.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
E-commerce ~ FinTech ~ Global Payments ~ Cyber Security ~ International Business Development ~ Start-ups ~
Entrepreneurship ~ Marketing ~ Strategic Planning ~ Profit and Loss Management ~ Revenue Growth
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS
Lead Partner Miami, FL: 2019-Present
Social Venture Partners (SVP) Miami is part of a global network of 3,500+ venture philanthropists who are executives, professionals, entrepreneurs and
community leaders who leverage their expertise and resources to make strategic investments in their community. SVP employs a venture capitalist model
with social impact as a goal.
SECBERUS
Strategic Business Advisor Miami, FL: 2018-Present
Secberus is a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Compliance Reporting company that provides CISOs, CIOs and CSOs tools to secure the
public cloud.
SAFETYPAY, INC.
Co-Founder Miami, FL: 2003-Present
Co-founded this privately held, venture capital backed, global Internet payment systems company. Positions served:
! Chief Marketing Officer, in charge of all marketing and business development worldwide (2003-2013)
! Chief Operating Officer, managed overall operations worldwide (2013-2014)
! Member of the Board of Directors (2014-2015)
BIBAS INC.
Founder and President Madrid, Spain/Miami, FL: 1987-2003
! Developed and delivered direct mail campaigns and catalogs for a wide range of products.
! Offered marketing consulting services which included marketing plans and studies, market research, brochure and video production, telemarketing,
and sales.
! Clients included: American Express, PBS, Banco Hispano Americano, Wagon Lits Travel, National Art Publishing, and various magazine
publications which involved writing feature articles and regular columns.
EARLIER CAREER
COOPERS AND LYBRAND, Miami FL: Director of Marketing and Public Relations
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY, Miami, FL; New York, NY: Manager, Marketing and Business Development
INTER-CONTINENTAL HOTELS CORPORATION, New York, NY: Assistant Manager, Purchasing and HR Departments
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL: Philadelphia, PA: The Wharton School Fellows Program, Executive Education
THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT: Glendale, AZ: Master of Business Administration
BOSTON COLLEGE, Chestnut, Hill, MA: Bachelor of Arts in English – graduated cum laude
BOARD APPOINTMENTS & OTHER ACTIVITIES
! Forum Leader, Executive Women in Technology Forum, The Commonwealth Institute, Professional Women of South Florida and The Knight
Foundation (2017–Present)
! Mentor for Strategies for Success Program, The Commonwealth Institute, Professional Women of South Florida (2015–Present)
! Nominating Committee, Miami Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (2015–Present), Member and Budget Committee Chair (2009–2015)
! Treasurer, Sunset Harbour North Condominium Association (2002–Present)
! Board of Advisors, FinTech Americas (2013-2015)
! Chairperson, SMILE Kindness Campaign, City of Miami Beach Community Relations Committee (2008- 2013)
! Florida State House Representative Candidate (2008)
! Member, City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy (2008)
! Pillar Trustee Member, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce (2006–2007)
! Leadership Committee Chair, City of Miami Beach Commission for Women (2005–2008)
! Member, Mayor appointed Ad Hoc Condominium Reform Task Force (2006)
! President, Cushman School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) (2003–2005)
! Board Member, School Advisory Council, Collier County Public Schools (1998–1999)
! Officer and Board Member, Partnership in Housing, Inc. (1996-2000)
AWARDS
! Top Women-Led Businesses Leader Award, The Commonwealth Institute
! Recognition for Leadership, City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy
! Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for ‘Empowering Our Girls’ Program