Executive Director Local Government

KELLY ROBERTSON

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Summary

Accomplished government official and dedicated community organizer with a successful broad-based career defining and guiding the implementation of best practices, standards, processes, and tools to strengthen communities. Extensive expertise in leading and delivering cross-functional transformational solutions with a demonstrative ability to partner with key stakeholders to achieve these results for municipalities and non-for-profit organizations. Proven ability to navigate complex situations while prudently mitigating risks, identifying value creation opportunities, and building strategic partners. 20+ years in urban development, as well as expertise in labor and employee relations. Skills

• Inter-governmental and legislative

• Local government knowledge

• Development & Management of Budgets

• Grant Writing & Fundraising

• Crisis Intervention/Conflict Resolution

• Development of Training Programs

• Team Building & Management Skills

• Non-profit management and operations

• Citizen engagement

• Career & Academic Counseling

Employment

Executive Director, Governor’s Center for Local Government Services 2022-2024 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Appointed to serve by Governor Tom Wolf as the Executive Director responsible for the administrative work planning and directing of the statewide local government services program. Represented the Center in activities with federal officials, and other Commonwealth agencies including the Governor’s Office, interstate, and advisory committee.

• Directed the development of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards involving local government services

• Met with local, state, and federal officials, interest groups, advisory committees, and the public to resolve sensitive or controversial local government services.

• Reviewed and analyzed activity reports to determine work performed, program trends, and program effectiveness.

• Reviewed proposed legislation for possible impacts on local government services and recommends supporting or opposing comments.

• Provided direction to staff on unusual or difficult technical and managerial problems for resolution among municipalities Commonwealth-wide

City Manager, City of Duquesne 2020-2022

Duquesne is a city of over 5,000 residence that was in ACT 47 for over 10 years. I was able to establish a plan and budget to put Duquesne on the track to exit ACT 47.

• Develop, implement, and oversee the budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility

• Identify trends, long term financial plan and strategies

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs to enhance organizational effectiveness and service delivery.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and accountability among employees.

• Oversaw planning, zoning, infrastructure, code enforcement, public works, water authority and tax services. 2

Coach, Norwalk Community College Foundation Norwalk, CT 2020-2022 Support students in their studies and life choices to enhance their academic career, increase their GPA and the retention rate.

• Maintain a caseload of 30 plus students in various stages of their academic career.

• Develop a needs assessment for each student.

• Provide students with resources, study skills, and coping skills.

• Provide regular reports to the administration.

Adjunct Professor, Housatonic Community College Bridgeport, CT 2018-2022 Adjunct Professor in the Humanities Department. Responsible for the development of course syllabus, monitoring students’ performances, teaching class materials and instructing students outside of the class.

• Develop curriculum for an Ethics Course. Teach two courses of Ethics per semester

• Administer Standardized Testing and analysis

• Career Counseling

• Use of debating and counseling techniques to stimulate discussion on current events

• Create a safe environment for sharing of experiences without judgement Continuing Education, Housatonic Community College Bridgeport, CT 2018-2021 Teach Successful Study Strategies within the Health Career Academy Program

• Develop study skills curriculum for a diverse group of students

• Effectively administer curriculum in a creative engaging way Grants Writer, City of Bridgeport 2018-2021

Research government policies, submitting grant proposals online and in other forms, familiar with the organization and operations of the City of Bridgeport and its various departments.

• Write grant proposals and reports for foundations, corporations and government agencies

• Act as a source of information and technical assistance to City Departments and outside organizations for new grants from the public and private sectors

• Identify the funding needs of the various city departments and seek grants to meet those needs

• Coordinate collaborative efforts when multiple grant seekers are applying for single funding sources

• Write/apply for new, renewal and extensions of federal, state and local, and private grants

• Work with legislators, attend public hearings and make presentations to secure grant funds

• Oversee the execution of grant agreements and grant contract with funding sources

• Develop implementation strategies for each grant and hand over to the departments responsible for the implementation of the grant. Design, construct, collect data and maintain databases Marketing Specialist/STEM Coordinator, CT Yankee Council – Boy Sources of America 2015-2018 Responsible for the public relations and communications of the Council. Established and developed the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program.

• Developed communication plans for all programs, experiential events, camping and other events

• Worked with the voluntary committee of experts in marketing, communications and public relations

• Responsible for the effective and timely programmatic, fund development and community awareness marketing via e-blasts, donor newsletters, social media presences, council’s website and other creative mediums like apps

• Worked with the Scout Executive and our vendors, responsible for the Direct Mail campaigns, including production of the Annual Report and Council Program Calendar and Directory

• Worked with the full development team (fund development committee, special events teams, executive and support staff) cultivating relationships and provide good stewardship efforts with donors and prospective donors to annually raise the budgeted fundraising objective of the Council

• Provided staff leadership to the Council’s ‘Learning for Life’ STEM programs and expanded the STEM program’s outreach in Darien, Norwalk, Bridgeport, New Haven, Meriden and Stamford Adjunct Professor, Norwalk Community College Norwalk, CT 2016-2017 Adjunct Professor teaching two courses of Freshman Seminars. Responsible for the development of course syllabus, curriculum, monitoring students’ performances, teaching class materials and advising students. 3

• Develop curriculum for the Freshman Seminar courses.

• Administer Standardized Testing and analysis

• Counseling

• Create a safe environment for sharing of experiences without judgement

• Also taught science in the College for Kids summer program for two years and supervised replacement teacher for one year.

Independent Consultant Connecticut 2007-2012

Independent consultant primarily focused on diversity training, business development and as a professional EEOC witness.

• Trainer – worked for ADL/World of Difference Institute to deliver training in the areas of diversity, hate crimes, and building. Including

o Taught elementary and secondary school educators’ effective strategies to confront prejudice and discrimination to their classrooms

o Developed community coalitions across Connecticut to create understanding between people of different races, religions, and ethnic backgrounds

• Provided testimony as a professional witness for more than 20 EEOC cases in the Town of Greenwich

• Raised more than $100,000 in funds for a start-up not-for-profit with the mission of outreach ministry designed to challenge, encourage, and equip people to fulfill their destiny

• Developed a not-for-profit Board of Directors – identified candidates, recruited members, developed operational practices and initial meeting agenda

• Executed quality control audits for training company to ensure that new courses met company standards Adjunct Professor, University of Connecticut Stamford, CT 2001-2006 Taught English/Study Skills within the CAP summer program.

• Developed curriculum

• Supervised and evaluated the student body of CAP

• Established special projects and monitored student’s execution of projects. Other Relevant Experience

Career Counselor, Stamford Public School Stamford, CT Staffing Specialist, UST Inc. Greenwich, CT

Intake Social Worker, Children’s Bureau of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Intake Triage Coordinator, CPC Call Center Santa Ana, CA Dual Diagnosis Therapist, Mental Health Retardation Clinic Braddock, PA Caseworker, Child Protective Services McKeesport, PA Education

California Graduate Institute, Los Angeles, California Candidate for Doctor of Psychology (80% complete) Duquesne University, Pittsburg, PA Master of Education – Community Counseling Duquesne University, Pittsburg, PA B.A. in Sociology/Psychology Allegheny County Community College, Pittsburg, PA A.S. in Arts and Sciences Certifications & Boards

Guidance Counselor Certification, Connecticut

Certified Primary and Secondary School Counselor, Pennsylvania State Department of Education Review Committee (2008-2010) Affirmative Action Planning & Complaint Handling, Cornell University

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