BARBARA J. KELLEY, MBA

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Media, PA 19063

610-***-**** cell

ad3krf@r.postjobfree.com

Highlights: Experienced professional in managing media and promotion of special events and programs, community and government relations, training of a diverse staff and volunteers, community outreach planning, strategic planning/feasibility/marketing plans, mediation, conflict resolution, grant writing, human resources, and internal and external communications. Mastered in team dynamics, customer service, nonprofit and business proposal writing, establishing partnerships with all stakeholders, and securing resources to increase excitement for volunteer events. Expert in recruitment, networking, and engaging all levels of employees, vendors and customers in partnerships benefiting the community. Exceptional trainer for all levels in government, legal, education, business, and community members. Professor of numerous conflicts, special event and promotion management, negotiations, communication, and mediation courses.

PA Gaming License 2010-2013 as full-time dealer, WSOP license (until 2016), customer service awards in a casino environment, chosen to sit on the special Procedures Committee.

Increased number of volunteers by 250% by successfully to provide 50% more mediations.

Responsible for complete budget and finance oversight, brought operating budget from red to over $700,000 Exceeded all fundraising goals via corporate sponsorships school events, & business campaigns by 25%.

Oversaw Bob Hope “Man of the Year” Award Dinner and initiated a Miss USO ceremony.

Professional Experience

West Pikeland Township March 2022 – January 2024

Township Manager,

Created weekly Board reports for all levels of government

Created, managed grants and necessary reporting documents in compliance with all regulations

Initiated and managed events for the township and working with nonprofits, businesses, and schools Managed a staff in Public Works, Police, Administration and Finance

Engaged residents to become involved in committees for various township committees

Coordinated all the third parties, including Engineers, Solicitors, BCO and Inspection

Ensured compliant policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards with local, state, and federal agencies.

Upper Chichester Township July 2017 – November 2021

Assistant Township Manager,

Facilitated partnerships between all stakeholders to create volunteers’ projects

Secured funding and act as Project Manager for Heart and Soul Planning Grant funded Program, community organized nonprofit

Managed Economic Development, Planning Commission, Zoning, Community Development

Networked on all levels of government on major issues in the tri-state area

Managed and coordinated public meetings for the Rte. 322 project, facilitated the Rte. 322 Taskforce and coordinated business and property maintenance of Rte. 322 parcels, worked with DCPD, DVRPC, DCTMA, Septa, Delco Planning

Managed DCED funded special projects such as recent Boothwyn Corridor Vision Plan and coordinated SEPTA participation in transportation recommendations

Coordinated township projects with community stakeholders and funding with Rotary, Business Association on recent I-95 Beautification project, new Public Works Building, Road’s program.

Economic Revitalization for Communities, Camden, NJ December 2015 - July 2018

Director, Workforce

Initiated and managed the Camden Business and Contractors Assn, oversaw operations & Board

Initiated and managed the Bergen Square CDC, oversaw operations, Board, and stakeholders

Managed donation requests, sponsorships, and created financial reports for government and funders officials

Developed a funding base and sponsors for programs and events, worked with press

Acted as Government Relations Liaison for Workforce and Development nonprofit, Camden City Redevelopment Authority, City Council and Planning Commission, Developers, Businesses

Gwynedd Mercy University, Phila., PA February2014-Present

Associate Professor

Created Master and Undergraduate courses with interactive games and methods to increase student learning and online classes, instructed Toastmasters skills for student presentations

Taught other teachers in classroom conflict, mediation, and revitalization issues

Courses taught: Organizational Behavior, Project Management, Creative and Innovation Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, and Strategic Planning, Conflict Management and qualified for over 35 other courses.

Point Breeze Community Development Corporation, Philadelphia, PA October 2013-October 2014

Executive Director

Handle grants, resources, alternative funding for economic development and commercial projects

Created PBCDC as a new organization, worked with Temple Graduates on Corridor Streetscape

Recruited volunteers for committees: Business Development, Green and Clean, Safety, Board, Zoning and provided various seminars for local businesses, police, and residents

Work with press, created social media venues and Volunteer Manual

Work with City officials, L&I, Streets, Commerce, Health, Police, OSHA, DCED, HUD, OBE, Chamber, 311 Neighborhood Liaison, Planning, Economic Development, Zoning Board

Work on a Branding Campaign on the Neighborhood, community organization and revitalize the commercial corridor with area residents, businesses, developers, and volunteers’ input

Mediate, create policies and procedures, business and marketing plans, commercial action plan

Francisville Neighborhood Development Corp, Philadelphia, PA October 2011- March 2013

Commercial Corridor Manager

Handle grant resources, funding for minority business and developers, created compliance seminars and worked with funding agencies, i.e. Wells Fargo Foundation compliance reporting

Recruited, managed media coverage, press conferences, community, and business relations

Recruited residents - seven committees, ranging from Development to Design and Landscaping

Create a Business Assn., Developer Committee, Investors and Farmers Market Committees

Work with City officials, L&I, Streets, Commerce, Health, Mayors Office of Human Services

Work on a Branding Campaign on the Neighborhood built community and revitalize the commercial corridor with area residents, businesses, developers, and volunteers

Mediate with the area neighbors and businesses on police, safety, commercial and other issues

University of Phoenix, Philadelphia, PA December 2010-December 2015

Adjunct Professor

Helped re-create courses with interactive games and methods to increase student learning

Taught other teachers in classroom conflict, mediation, and revitalization issues

Courses taught: Organizational Behavior, Project Management, Creative and Innovation Management, Business Integration and Strategic Planning, and 10 other courses

Sullivan Company, Tinicum, PA May 2010-December 2011

Consultant

Managed the dredging process for the owners of marinas, engineering firm marinas

Worked with the Philadelphia Airport, FAA, Tinicum Township, Piasecki Aerospace, and marinas for the dredging, spoils and wastewater central deposit facilities, riparian rights licenses

Initiated and managed the rights of the marinas and businesses with negotiation talks with the Airport and FAA expansion project on land and in the water, to include Little Tinicum Island

Education

Master of Management, December 1994, Management and Communications

Penn State University, Great Valley, PA

Bachelor of Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1985, Public Administration

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, Completed a 5-year coop program in 4 years

Community Activities and Volunteer Leadership

Master Planning Certificate 2021

Camden County and City of Camden Community Leadership Awards 2017

State of New Jersey Volunteer Leadership Proclamation 2017

Grant writing Course Trainer for various nonprofits 2013-Present

University of Phoenix, Teacher of the Quarter 2013

City of Philadelphia, 311 Certified Liaison 2012-2015

President, VP, Treasurer, High Meadow Civic Association 2009-Present

Delco Coastal Zone Taskforce 2009-Present President, Tinicum Coastline Partnership 2009-Present

League of Women Voters 2008-2009

Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International 2006

St. Joseph’s University, Teacher Award 2003

Society of Human Resources Management 2001-2004

Rotary, Coordinated the Russian Leadership Program (3 years) 1999-Present

Rotary President, Board member, President/Founder, Media Sunrise Club 1988-2006

National Association for Community Mediation 1998-2003

Who’s Who Worldwide 1993

Chapel of Four Chaplains, Service Award, Phila. PA 1991

Toastmasters International, Past President, Certified ATM, CTM 1987-1995

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Recruitment Awards 1986-2010

Mediator, Keybridge Foundation, Washington, DC 3/97-Present

American with Disabilities Act, Department of Justice, (Title II & Title III ADA)

I have traveled the world as a speaker: Australia, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, acted as a liaison for Philadelphia on incoming military ships and international groups, acted as an ambassador for numerous business professional associations and have networked on all levels, planned events, managed projects, and awarded a Russian DUMA and Library of Congress Special Award.

I can provide you references upon request.

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