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Brigitte Bibi Andrade Application PackageAndrade Brigitte "Bibi" Last Name First Name Middle Initial 7133 Bay Drive Miami Beach Home Address City FL 33141 State Zip Code 305.532.1919 HomeWork bibiadventuresmiami@gmail.com Email Address 786.222.7834 Cellular Miami Beach Business Address 7133 Bay Drive City FL State 33141 Zip Code The Adventures of Bibi & Friends Occupation:Business Name: Publisher 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: Black Affairs Advisory Committee Cultural Arts Council Art in Public Places Committee 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 No Professional Licenses Submitted. 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):Yes 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? Black Affairs Advisory 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 have served on the Black Affairs Advisory Committee for the past 2 years and doing a great job! 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 Miami Beach Arts Trust Board Member ● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach: No Owned Property Information submitted. 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. African-American/BlackRace/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 Brigitte "Bibi" Andrade agreed to the following terms on 12/30/2022 2:01:08 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. YES 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. Brigitte “Bibi” Andrade 7133 Bay Drive 706 Miami Beach, FL 33141 Phone: 305.532.1929 Email: bibiadventuresmiami@gmail.com PROFILE A dynamic and result driven professional with proven success in managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Exceptional organization skills, with emphasis on communication, execution, budgeting, managing and delegation from start to finish on a project. Key skills are branding, marketing, events, public relations, publishing, advertising & social media. EXPERIENCE Brigitte Andrade is a 40 Year veteran of the industry, with a track record for constant innovation and bottom line financial results. Brigitte began her career as Managing Director of Beauty Bookings, 1981 in New York City. She was responsible for managing artist and staff of the first and largest Makeup & Hair agency in NYC. Responsibilities included finances, devising and implementing marketing strategies for increasing clientele, creation of an international network (Milan & Paris) for artist who wanted work abroad, developed and created artist showcase book including creative design, layout & all printing aspects. Also was responsible for promotions, including exhibitions and parties. In 1986 she founded Brigitte Inc., a successful production company providing services ranging from print advertising and catalog production, to TV commercials for ad agencies and cable TV; included budgeting, scheduling and film editing. In 1990 Ms Andrade expanded Brigitte Inc. into Public Relations representing various different artists, fashion and jewelry designers. Was responsible for getting press, producing shows, art exhibitions and parties. In 1993 Ms Andrade moved to Miami Beach for a change of lifestyles. After a short while she returned to marketing and public relations for various nightclubs and restaurants, while earning her real estate license. In 1998 she embarked on her greatest adventure and innovation yet; the creation of a fictional Comic book character named BIBI, who specializes in marketing, public relations and events. The now cult classic “The Adventures of Bibi & Friends” is real life Miami Beach comic book, that is distributed around the globe in partnership with The Greater Miami Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. We produced the Centennial Comic Book for the City of Miami Beach in 2015 and are celebrating the comic books 20th Anniversary in 2020. Brigitte also provides social media marketing for clients and is a major player in the arts in Miami Beach with her ARTDECEMBERMIAMI.CO website supporting local artist and has launched BibiandFriends.TV a where comic book meets reality. INTERNATIONAL & MIAMI BEACH EVENTS Page 2 1996 Summer Olympics - Volunteer liaison for Dignitaries & International Press at Olympic Soccer Competition Orange Bowl South Florida 2007 & 2010 Super Bowl Miami - Volunteer liaison for International Press Events 2009 US Travel Association International Pow Wow Miami Beach - Press Liaison 2011-2014 Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Gala – Guest Relations & Hostess More Events available upon request AWARDS 2006 Received a Key to The City of Miami Beach 2012 Proclamation declaring November 14, 2012 The Adventures of Bibi Day in Miami Beach 2018 Honored by SOBE Power Women 2019 Received The Champion Medallion From The City of Miami Beach ART SHOWS 2002-2004 Bibi Art & Books Art Basel Miami Convention GMCVB Booth 2010 Extraordinary Journey Into 3D Art Show Hosted By Art December Miami at The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 2011 The Live Painting of Gianni Versace By famed Artist Giovanni DeCunto Art Basel Miami Beach/Midtown Wall 2013 Journey into 3D Art Show curated by Arts United at The LBGT Visitors Center Miami Beach 2015 GIF POP Contemporary New Art of Animated Gif’s at The Vintro Hotel 2018 SOULebrity ART Show featuring Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore at HistoryMiami Museum 2018 Bibi’s Journey In Time 1950’s Miami Beach curated and 9 month exhibit at The Sagamore Hotel 2019 Miami Marine Stadium “If Seats Could Talk” Exhibition at The Art Deco Museum Ocean Drive May - Sept 2019 Celebrating 20 Years of The Adventures of Bibi & Friends at Miami Mob Art (former Downtown Macy’s) INTERESTS BOARD MEMBER Miami Beach Arts Trust RADIO PERSONALITY Bibi’s South Beach 93.9 Weekend Segment on Friday’s with Felix Sama 2019 Bibi’s South Beach Power 96 Weekend Segment with Bo Griffin 2001-2003 EDUCATION Fashion Institute of Technology: Fashion Buying & Merchandising Marymount Manhattan: Computer Programing Gold Coast Real Estate: Realtor License WEBSITES www.theadventuresofbibiandfriends.com www.artdecembermiami.co References Available Upon Request