Ricardo Barboza Application PackageBarboza Ricardo J
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1500 Bay Road Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
State Zip Code
HomeWork
rjbarboza@gmail.com
Email Address
305 968 4660
Cellular
Weston
Business Address
2665 Executive Park Dr #2, Weston, FL 33331
City
FL
State
33331
Zip Code
Ricardo Barboza PA
Occupation:Business Name:
International Consultant
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes
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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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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:South 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.
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No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
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● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes If yes, which board?
Personnel Board
● 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:
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
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).
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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.
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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
1688 West Avenue, Penthouse 4, Miami Beach. FL 33139
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.
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Gender:Male
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.Yes
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 Ricardo Barboza agreed to the following terms on 12/29/2022 1:16:19 PM
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Ricardo Barboza
1500 Bay Road Apt. 1018
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(M) 305-968-4660
rjbarboza@gmail.com
SUMMARY
A seasoned, experienced international sales oriented individual with over seventeen 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), 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.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SNACK PATROL Miami Beach, FL
President
• Collecting donations and goods in order to be distributed among the homeless of Miami and Miami
Beach. • Responsible for marketing and media campaigns. • Responsible for monthly schedules, food shopping and preparation.
PFS Group International USA Headquarters Weston, FL
International Consultant
August 2022 – Present • Responsible for identifying international investors interested in Miami Real Estate. • Execution of marketing campaigns internationally promoting Miami and the benefits of investing the
construction field in the Miami area. • Travel presentations around different countries in order to recruit an international team in order to
support the company’s goals and increase the client’s database.
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 revenues 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 pitch ed 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