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City Of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granada,City Clerk
Tel: (305)673-7411, Fax: (305)673-7254
10-22-2013
Dawn McCall
S,IJ CT Ad Hoc Committee Centennial Celebration
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Michael G6ngora
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: .7/31/2014.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of
the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing
elected official leaves office.
If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the
City Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed.materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Sincerely, .
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Max Sklar
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter of Appointment
Oath
City Code/Ordinance section applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 2006-3543-Amendment to City Code Section 2-22
Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 -Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance
City Wide Permit Application -(Parking Department Form)
Booklet-Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employee
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We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical, historic community.
MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
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Professional License(describe): Expires:
Please attach a copy of currently effective professional license.
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4)a& b: Members of agencies, boards and committees shall be affiliated with the City;
this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a.An individual shall have been a resident of the City for a minimum of six
months; or b.An individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the City
for a minimum of six months.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes 1XI or No
• Demonstrates ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six months: Yes M or No
•Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes W or No U
• I am now a resident of North Beach U South Beach Uj Middle Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
•Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?Yes LJ or No 12 1
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.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Fine Arts Board Normandy Shores Local Government
Neighborhood Improvement
Art in Public Places Committee Disability Access Committee Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
Beautification Committee Gay, Lesbian,Bisexual and Transgender Personnel Board
Enhancement Committee GLBT
Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee Golf Advisory Committee Planning Board
Board of Adjustment* Health Advisory Committee Police Citizens Relations Committee
Budget Advisory Committee Health Facilities Authority Board Production Industry Council
Capital Improvements Projects Hispanic Affairs Committee Safety Committee
Oversight Committee
Committee on the Homeless Historic Preservation Board Single Family Residential Review Panel
Committee for Quality Education in MB Housing Authority Sustainability Committee
Community Development Advisory Loan Review Committee Tennis Advisory Committee
Community Relations Board Marine Authority Transportation and Parking Committee
Convention Center Advisory Board Miami Beach Commission for Women Visitor and Convention Authority z
Debarment Committee Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council Youth Center Advisory Board °O
Design Review Board** Miami Beach Human Rights Committee Waterfront Protection Committee
Miami Beach Sister Cities Program �L R� �Co►�,�, kt c���NMQI c�►�b :��
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°O Note: If applying for Youth Center Advisory Board,please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1.Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board:Yes 1=J No Dates of Service:
2.Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children:Yes U No U
If yes,please list below the names of your children,their ages and the programs in which they participate:
Child's name: Age: Program:
Child's name: Age: Program:
•Have you ever been convicted of a felony?Yes I.J or No W If yes,please explain in detail:
• Do you currently have a violation(s)of City of Miami Beach Code?Yes U or Nom!If yes,please explain in detail:
•Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money?Yes�—.j or No W If yes,explain in detail:
•Are you currently serving on any City Board or Committee?Yes Zi or No 121 If yes,which board/committee?
• In what organization(s)in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership?
Name Position
Name Position
• List all pro erties owned or in which op h ve an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
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•Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach?Yes U or No
Which department and title?
• Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent spouse U, child ZI brother 1:J or sister who is
employed by the City of Miami Beach?Check all that apply. NO
If"Yes,"identify person(s)and department(s):
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for
appointment.It is being asked to comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
Gender: Male Female
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
Z)African-American/Black
Full
LoCa Caucasian/White
Asian or Pacific Islander
Native-American/American Indian
Other—Print Race:
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Do you consider yourself to be Spanish,Hispanic or Latino/a?Mark the"No"box if not Spanish, Hispanic, Latino/a.
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No
ImJ Yes
Do you consider yourself Physically Disabled?
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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:
• Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying City personnel(Miami Beach City Code section 2459).
• Prohibition from contracting with the City(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
• Prohibition from lobbying before the board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office(Miami Beach
City Code section 2-26).
• Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
• CMB Community Development Advisory Committee: prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office, from having
any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself, or those with whom
you have business or immediate family ties(CFR 570.611).
• Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law regarding open
government can be found in Chanter 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.
• 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 equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies
who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143,Florida Statutes.
Upon request,copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
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."
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Applicant's Signature Date Name of Applicant(PLEASE PRINT)
Received in the City Clerk's Office by :
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
PLEASE REMEMBER TO ATTACH A CURRENT RESUME, PHOTOGRAPH AND A
COPY OF ANY APPLICABLE PROFESSIONAL LICENSE.
ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY, TO PROVIDE REQUIRED
INFORMATION.
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
www.miamibeachfl.gov
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7411 Fax: 305.673.7254
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with Miami-
Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Provision Code Section 2-11.1(i) (2)
Board Member's Name: IDAWi3 �-• M C(A-L`
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. This means that the members of City Advisory Boards, whose sole or
primary responsibility is to recommend legislation or give advice to the City Commission, must file, even
though they may have been recently appointed.
One of the following forms must be filed 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"
For your convenience, the form is attached. The form can also be downloaded at:
http://www.miamidade.gov/elections/Library/source of income statement.pdf
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)"
For your convenience, the form is attached. The form can also be downloaded at:
http://www.ethics.state.fl.us/ethics/forms.htm1
3. A Copy of your 2012 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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1000 South Pointe Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
dmccall190@aol.com
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UMMARY
Global business leader experienced in establishing new revenue streams and growing businesses. Expertise in identifying business
opportunities and new products, developing winning teams and transitioning large and complex organizations into the digital era.
Leadership and motivation in a multi- Identifying market opportunities
cultural, rapidly changing environment Identifying business strategies to meet goals
Developing and articulating vision Building relationships with partners
Organizational transformations Managing financial and human resources
Product development and modernization Managing in a complex technical environment
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ROFESSIONAL XPERIENCE
Managing Director, International Media & Entertainment Partners Current
Coordinator, Bureau of International Information Programs 2010-2013
U.S. Department of State Washington, DC
(Political appointee rank of Assistant Secretary)
Revitalized the Department’s international communications Bureau, redefined its mission and priorities, realigned its 400-
person staff and transformed its product lines. Bureau assets include, digital media properties, original and acquired video,
magazines, books and other print products, 700 American Spaces, which function as “storefronts” for Embassy public outreach
activities, and infrastructure to support 450 consulate and embassy websites in 55 languages. Accomplishments include:
Defined and articulated unifying vision and roadmap to align Bureau with Department goals
Set strategic direction for the development of digital and mobile products
Rationalized products and services to increase economic efficiencies and reach previously untapped youth audiences
Introduced retail operating strategies to American Spaces “storefronts” including standardizing branding, look-and-feel
and content
Developed new partnership and distribution strategies
Managing Director 2008-2010
International Media & Entertainment Partners, LLC Washington, DC
Founded International Media & Entertainment Partners, a consultancy specializing in expanding media businesses. Advised
clients on new product development and revenue growth opportunities, business planning, branding and programming
strategies, partnerships and corporate structuring.
President, Discovery Networks International 1999-2007
Discovery Communications, Inc. Silver Spring, MD
Built Discovery Networks International into one of the most profitable international media businesses among US media
companies. Established Discovery Channel as the most widely distributed TV channel in the world.
Managed all aspects of Discovery Communications’ international businesses. Set strategic direction, directed business
development and led a team of more than 1,000 employees located in 28 offices. Expanded the business to 19 entertainment
brands totaling 746 million subscription units distributed in 170 countries and 35 languages. Product mix included linear
television networks, digital media, consumer products and licensing and HDTV channels.
Financial Accomplishments:
Successfully drove the International division to profitability within 3 years.
Grew revenue from $186 million to $1 billion.
Improved profitability by 275% over the 7-year period, delivering $116 million OCF in 2006.
Implemented cost and production efficiencies across the division.
Successfully met or exceeded operating cash flow targets annually.
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Increased subscription unit CAGR by 30% from 1999 to 2006.
Management Accomplishments:
Developed an industry-leading team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide. Direct reports included Managing
Directors responsible for 5 regions: UK, EMEA, Asia, India and Latin America, as well as functional department
heads based in the U.S.
Oversaw all aspects of the business including advertising, affiliate channel sales, consumer products and licensing,
program sales, product development and production, marketing and communications, strategy and business
development, operations, finance and human resources.
Directly managed relationships with joint-venture partners including, BBC, Alliance Atlantis, Corus, Bell Globe Media,
Jupiter TV and Televisa.
Developed and implemented performance metrics to improve efficiencies.
Decentralized and localized operations to improve profitability.
Oversaw the creation or acquisition of more than 5,000 hours of content per year.
Global Expansion and Business Development:
Founded an international consumer products and licensing operation.
Developed and launched the most widely distributed HDTV network in the world.
Developed and launched the most widely distributed portfolio of Lifestyle networks in the world.
Developed and launched Discovery Kids, a top 5 channel in Latin America.
Launched digital channels in Canada (Animal Planet, Health, Civilization, Kids).
Developed joint-venture channels in Canada, Japan, Poland and Germany.
Acquired broadcasters Estillo (Spain) and XXP (Germany).
Purchased partnership interest in Discovery from Premiere (Germany).
Senior Vice President and General Manager 1994-1999
Discovery Networks, Latin America/Iberia Miami, FL
Oversaw the development and operation of Discovery Communications’ businesses in Latin America, becoming the
company’s first profitable International business.
Built a team of sales, marketing and content creation/production professionals.
Launched 4 TV networks.
Acquired The Travel Channel.
Launched the Discovery Television Center, the company’s first wholly-owned production facility.
Spearheaded the formation of TAP Latin America, a business, marketing and research organization for U.S.
broadcasters operating in the region; served as the organization’s first President.
VP Affiliate Sales 1991-1994
Discovery Communications, Inc. Bethesda, MD
VP Western Region, Affiliate Sales 1987-1991
Discovery Communications, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
Senior Regional Director, Affiliate Sales 1984-1987
The Weather Channel San Francisco, CA
Director, Midwest Region, Affiliate Sales 1981-1984
The Weather Channel Atlanta, GA
Field Bid Director 1980-1981
Teleprompter Communications Atlanta, GA
Assistant Administrator, Public Communications 1976-1980
Small Business Administration Washington, DC
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DUCATION
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B.A. Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations: Henry W. Grady School of Journalism, University of Georgia