N ANCY L . H ADLEY
*** **** ******, **** *** Bridgeport, CT 06604 203-***-**** abqkjo@r.postjobfree.com www.hadleygroupllc.com
Qualifications for Senior-Level Management
Visionary, goal-driven change agent with over 20 years of success in government senior management, business
turnarounds and real estate development. Represented the public sector in hundreds of urban real estate developments
of all types and complexities. Offers demonstrated abilities in transforming strategy into action focused on delivering
products on time and within budget. Excels in managing multiple/changing priorities and devising creative solutions to
complex problems. Exhibits a strong work ethic and integrity in all endeavors. Additional areas of expertise include:
Real Estate Project Management Continuous Process Improvement Strategic Philanthropy
Operations/Project Management Policy/Procedure Development Public Sector Expeditor
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Organizational turnarounds:
Implemented the downsizing of a 3000+ employee organization, flattening the managerial structure which resulted in
ending two years within budget and meeting management goals.
Instituted continuous improvement efforts at two 500+ employee agencies to meet or exceed customer expectations,
resulting in service improvements such as the implementation of digitized licenses, an enterprise-wide geographic
information system, and a multi-agency regulatory permit management system.
Resolved more than 1,400 union grievances through 500+ hours of mediation, leading to customer service
improvements and labor-management partnerships.
Urban real estate developments:
Expanded a real estate pipeline by $1.1 billion through comprehensive revamping of land-use development policies
and processes to attract major private urban transit-oriented development.
Led a public project management team that supported the first major private investment revitalization project in
downtown Bridgeport in ten years, a $55 million historic downtown mixed-use transit-oriented development, which
used geo-thermal green technology and three forms of federal and state tax credit financing.
Oversaw the design a nd construction of a $20 million regiona l bus terminal component of an Intermodal
Transportation Center that had been stagnant for years.
CAREER TRACK
THE HADLEY GROUP LLC a woman-owned business enterprise
Founder/President 2000 to Present
This LLC provides real estate development and change management consulting to clients in the corporate, governmental,
real estate, and nonprofit sectors.
BRIDGEPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY
Senior Project Manager 2008 to 2009
Owner s representative for the $32 million conversion of a former hospital into 110 units of elderly and supportive housing
using Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BRIDGEPORT
Director 2004 to 2008
Directed the economic development effort that repositioned the city as one of the three hottest real estate markets in the
country according to CNN Business Money Magazine. Oversaw comprehensive revamping of all land use policies and
procedures for six operating divisions with over 50 employees.
N ANCY L . H ADLEY
203-***-**** abqkjo@r.postjobfree.com
THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Deputy Commissioner 2002 to 2004
Worked directly with developers and municipalities on real estate developments involving workforce/affordable public housing
finance incentives. Developed and presented to various groups, business associations, and the media the economic and
financial landscape and future projections for employment, housing, and transportation within the county.
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN
Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director 1996 to 2000
Oversaw the stewardship of philanthropic assets totaling more than $220 million for the 25th largest community foundation
in the nation and redirected grant making to measure impacts and reflect sensitivity to interests of younger donors.
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION
Senior Program Director, Connecticut Multi-Cities Program 1995 to 1996
Managed program activities in the seven most distressed cities in Connecticut. Developed an urban agenda to strengthen
the resident-driven, community-based nonprofit industry.
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer 1993 to 1995
Managed the customer service and regulatory department with more than 500 employees and a $30 million annual budget.
Developed and implemented department-wide, customer-driven business plans and outcome measurements.
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Deputy Commissioner of Transportation/Chief Operating Officer 1991 to 1993
Oversaw the day-to-day management of the state's multi-modal transportation department with more than 3,500
employees and a $400 million annual budget. Appointed as team leader for all economic development activities. Initiated
and led continuous improvement, outcome-based performance management efforts for all departmental modes. Chaired
the Quality Steering Council and led the labor mediation effort with the largest employee union.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL; 1984 - 1991
Assistant Commissioner, Program Operations
Vice President, Housing Trust Fund Corporation, affiliate of the New York Housing Finance Authority
Special Assignment, Team Leader, Statewide Housing Activity Reporting System (SHARS)
Assistant Commissioner / Program Management
Director, Albany Regional Office
MAYOR'S OFFICE, STAMFORD CONNECTICUT; 1974 - 1984
Director, Community Development Programs
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY, OSSINING, NEW YORK; 1972 - 1974
Assistant Director
E D U C AT I O N
B.A., Sociology and Urban Studies, with honors, Manhattanville College
Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government, Harvard University
Managing for Quality, Juran Institute
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