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Dawn McCall Application PackageMcCall Dawn LNAME: Last Name First Name Middle Initial 1000 South Pointe Drive Miami BeachHOME ADDRESS: Apt No.Home No./Street City Florida 33139 State Zip Code (301) 704-3761 (301) 704-3761PHONE: Home Work dmccall190@aol.com Email Address Miami Beach Street 110 Washinigton Avenue City Florida State 33139- Zip Code Address: International Media Position:Business Name:Media Executive Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and 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. YesƔ5HVLGHQWRI0LDPL%HDFKIRUDPLQLPXPRIVL[PRQWKV Ɣ'HPRQVWUDWHDQRZQHUVKLSLQWHUHVWLQDEXVLQHVVLQ0LDPL%HDFKIRUDPLQLPXPRIVL[PRQWKV Ɣ$UH\RXDUHJLVWHUHGYRWHULQ0LDPL%HDFK Ɣ3OHDVHcircle one): I am now a resident of: Ɣ,DPDSSO\LQJIRUDQDSSRLQWPHQWEHFDXVH,KDYHVSHFLDODELOLWLHVNQRZOHGJHDQGH[SHULHQFH3OHDVHOLVWEHORZ Ɣ$UH\RXSUHVHQWO\DUHJLVWHUHGOREE\LVWZLWKWKH&LW\RI0LDPL%HDFK" Yes No South Beach No Managing Director, International Media & Entertainment Partners and Co Owner Williams McCall Gallery, Miami Beach, FL 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: Cultural Arts Council No2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service: ages, and which programs. List below: if yes, please list the names of your children, their Child Name Age Program CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM NoƔHave you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail: ƔDo you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail: ƔDo you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail: ƔAre you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes If yes, which board? Cultural Arts Council ƔWhat organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? ƔList all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: Property 1000 S. Pointe DriveMiami Beach, Florida 100 Washington AvenueMiami Beach, Florida 33139 1 Collins ƔI am now employed by the city of Miami Beach:No Which department? 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 federal equal opportunity reporting requirements. FemaleGender: Physically Challenged:No White Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members. These laws include, but are not limited to, the following: 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). (re: 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). 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 have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article VII – of the City Code “Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members.” I Dawn McCall agreed to the following terms on 11/10/2016 1:43:05 PM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date D AWN L. MC C ALL 1000 South Pointe Dr Miami Beach, FL 33139 dmccall190@aol.com ! S 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. ! ! P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ! Managing Director, International Media & Entertainment Partners 2013-present ! Co Owner Williams McCall Gallery 2012-present Miami Beach, FL/Coconut Grove, FL ! 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 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 1 0 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. ! ▪Leadership and motivation in a multi- cultural, rapidly changing environment ▪Identifying market opportunities ▪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 President, Discovery Networks International 1 9 9 9 - 2 0 0 7 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. ▪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 Discovery Communications, Inc. 1 9 9 1 - 1 9 9 4 Bethesda, MD ! VP Western Region, Affiliate Sales 1 9 8 7 - 1 9 91 Discovery Communications, Inc. Los Angeles, CA Senior Regional Director, Affiliate Sales 1 9 8 1 - 1 9 8 7 The Weather Channel Atlanta,Ga/San Francisco, CA Field Bid Director 1 9 8 0 - 1 9 8 1 Teleprompter Communications Atlanta, GA ! Assistant Administrator, Public Communications 1976-1980 Small Business Administration Washington, DC ! E DUCATION ! B.A. Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations: Henry W. Grady School of Journalism, University of Georgia !