Clare McCord Application PackageMcCord Clare F
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
145 Jefferson Ave Unit 417 Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139-3301
State Zip Code
305-772-4780305-772-4780
HomeWork
clare@mccordconsulting.com
Email Address
305-772-4780
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
1370 Washington Ave #312
City
Florida
State
33139
Zip Code
McCord Consulting
Occupation:Business Name:
Consultant
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that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
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Ad Hoc Neighborhood Resiliency Projects Advisory Committee
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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?Yes
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: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.
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?
Human Rights
● 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 would like to continue my volunteer service to the City and add value using my expertise in communication and
my many years of experience with neighborhood issues and community engagement. As a community activist in
Miami Beach since 2001, and a SOFNA Director starting in 2015, I have always been
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
South of Fifth Neighborhood Organization Director
Miami Beach United Member
Miami Design Preservation League 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.
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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 Clare McCord agreed to the following terms on 11/17/2021 2:31:27 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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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.
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Clare McCord, Ph.D.
145 Jefferson Avenue, #417
Miami Beach FL 33139
Mobile: +1-305-772-4780
Email: info@claremccord.com
Executive coach, consultant and educator. Expert in all aspects of professional and
leadership communication. Special experience supporting leaders during organizational
growth and change, facilitating cultural initiatives, developing custom processes and learning
programs. Experienced community leader with extensive non-profit and association board
track record. Accomplished author and speaker.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Communication
• Leadership & Culture Development
• Organizational Growth & Change
• Non-Profit Board Leadership
• Community Engagement
• Executive & Workplace Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
McCord Consulting, Inc. 1989 - Present
Founder and President
Customized consulting, coaching and education for a diverse client base including government, law
enforcement, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance and education, providing support to
• Support organizational growth/change by optimizing cultural strengths and leadership skills
• Create / facilitate innovative educational programs to enhance performance
• Coach leaders and managers to strengthen communication, engagement, alignment
CLIENT SNAPSHOTS
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Miami Division
• Created custom assessments and programs to enhance leadership effectiveness
• Facilitated leadership culture initiative; delivered coaching, training, programs
• Provided support to leadership for organizational process innovations
United Teachers of Dade, Miami, FL
• Facilitated revision of culture, mission, goals, and organizational structure
• Designed / delivered leadership coaching and staff training to support new goals
• Supported internal and external communication improvements
Seitlin Insurance (now Marsh & McLennan Agency) Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Provided leadership and communication coaching for key producers and executives
• Facilitated vision & values initiative to enhance organizational alignment
• Upgraded key performance systems; designed communication curricula
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Snap-On Tools, Kenosha Wisconsin
• Facilitated leadership culture initiative; provided individual coaching & training
• Assisted in development of national sales curriculum; coached trainers
• Coached district managers in leadership communication & HR/OD strategy
Additional Clients include:
Abbott Laboratories; The Hartford; McDermott, Will & Emery; Miami Dade College; National
Institutes of Health; The University of Chicago Hospitals; The University of Pennsylvania Health
System; Zebra Technologies; Zurich North America
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Assistant Professor, Literature, Rhetoric & Professional Communication, College of Liberal Arts
Founder & Director, Professional Communication Internship Program, College of Liberal Arts
Founder & Director, Business Communication Programs, College of Business Administration
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Lake Forest IL
Adjunct Professor, Curriculum Designer, Faculty Coach & Consultant – Executive MBA Programs
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
Founder/Assistant Director, Faculty Coach: Research Advocacy & Writing Program
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (Professional Communication)
MA Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (Language Arts)
BA Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio, Magna Cum Laude (English/Psychology)
Visiting Scholar, New College, University of Oxford, Reniassance Studies
PUBLICATIONS, TRADEMARKS
Human Renaissance: The New World of Your Power. New Renaissance Press, 2014.
The Power of Engagement: Communicate, Lead, Transform – expected 2022
Human Renaissance® is a registered United States Trademark
NON-PROFIT BOARD & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Miami Beach
South of Fifth Neighborhood Association (Past President)
The Courts at South Beach Condominium Association (Past President)
Ocean Pointe Condominium Association (Past President)
City of Miami Beach Human Rights Committee (current VP)
Chicago
The Map Factory Condominium Association (Past President)
North Central Lakeview Neighborhood Association (Past President)
Case Western Reserve University Alumni Board (Chicago Delegate; Leadership Chair)
Mayor & City Council Awards for Community Leadership