Director/Manager/Human Resources Business Partner

PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUMMARY

KELVIN L. FORD

Atlanta, GA

Mobile: 470-***-****

********@*****.***

www.linked.com/in/kel-l-f-b74a498

SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-driven professional with 15 years of experience in public, parks and recreation, higher education, and athletics administration. Proven track record in fundraising, community engagement, internal operations, RFP review and proposal assessment, regulatory and policy advisement, and staff supervision. Skilled in event, facility and vendor management, budgeting, and human resources, with a decade of HR Business Partner and HR Generalist expertise. Adept at fostering strong relationships, cross-functional collaboration, and implementing inclusion and culture initiatives. Proficient in various software programs, including HRIS, Banner, Degree Works, Kronos, Congos, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADP, Workday, Oracle and Paycom. Areas of Expertise:

● Leadership, Staff & Vendor Management: Led teams of up to 50 employees implemented training and programs resulting in 5,000 new hires and conducted compliance audits and strategic planning.

● Community Relations & Engagement: Established community partnerships, represented organizations at public events, and led outreach programs and focus groups.

● Strategic Planning & Execution: Developed and executed strategic goals, managed budgets of up to $10 Million, and implemented policies to enhance organizational efficiency.

● HR Leadership: Managed recruitment, payroll, benefits processing, and employee evaluations and relations with a focus on inclusion recruitment and HR metrics and policy management.

● Event & Facility Management: Oversaw the operations and maintenance of facilities and event spaces, maximizing public access and revenue opportunities. Managed landscaping and new projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

8/2025- Present

Boys & Girls Club of America, Gainesville, Georgia Director

● Supervise staff, members and provide operational leadership, business development and advice.

● Collaborate with educators, trainers and facilitators on programming development.

● Attend meetings, maintain accurate reports, inventory and schedules. Develop and maintain relationships with community and sponsors.

● Maintain a healthy, safe and positive work spaces. 2024 - PRESENT

THE ALFRED & ADELE DAVIS ACADEMY (THE DAVIS ACADEMY) Substitute Teacher/Education Professional

2022 - 2024

DELTA AIRLINES WORLD HEADQUARTERS (AMS)

Senior HR Recruiter/HR Business Partner

● Managed pilot selection and interview processes, focusing on recruitment and HR metrics.

● Led training sessions and focus groups resulting in the onboarding of 5,000 new hires in two years.

● Partnered with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.

● Conducted outreach speaking engagements to foster community relationships. 2017 - 2022

CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION

Recreation Program Supervisor

● Managed the Office of Recreation Programs and Partnerships, overseeing hiring, on-boarding and in-service training, payroll, and benefits. Implemented community engagement programs.

● Led strategic planning and compliance efforts, contributing to the department's accreditation, and RFP reviews and vendor proposal assessments for the city. Managed the maintenance, inventory control, landscaping, and safety of public spaces. Provided assistance to special projects and construction areas.

● Administered budgets and managed cultural event spaces, enhancing public access and revenue.

● Established community partnerships and represented the city at public interest groups. 2014 - 2016

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY

Atlanta, GA

Athletics Director/Senior Athletics Administrator/Compliance Director

● Managed athletic compliance operations, including NLIs, ticket operations and contracts.

● Monitored financial aid budgets of $2 Million and academic support for sports programs and at-risk students. Supervised initial and continuing eligibility by use of Banner, Compliance Assistance, and ARGOS for athletics competitions. Taught education sessions for staff and students.

● Represented the university at conferences and regional and national committee affiliations. 2011 - 2018

DORF INC.

Atlanta, GA

Principal

● Provided expert advice to prospective student-athletes and their parents regarding intercollegiate athletics and other career objectives.

● I interviewed and assessed prospective students interested in intercollegiate athletics.

● Assisted coaches with the recruitment of student-athletes. 2009 - 2010

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Amarillo, TX

Assistant Athletic Director

● Served as a Senior Athletics Administrator overseeing NCAA, government and institutional policies, regulations and academic services related to the administration, student-athletes, coaches, donors, and faculty.

● I managed all recruitment activities for athletics, supervised the National Letter of Intent and Student-Athlete Orientation and DEI programs, and administered the department code of conduct.

● Oversaw financial aid budgets of $3 Million and athletic ticket operations.

● Served as a presidential appointed member of the university’s diversity committee.

● Provided donor cultivation expertise to meet fundraising goals that resulted in $5 Million in gifts. 2006 - 2008

MERRIMACK COLLEGE

North Andover, MA

Associate Athletic Director

2002 - 2006

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Indianapolis, IN

Assistant Director, Enforcement

EDUCATION

Master of Public Administration

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science

Eastern Kentucky University

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

● Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

● Generative AI Certified with Google

CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

● Vice President - Atlanta ToolBank (2024-2025)

● Board of Directors, Advisory Committee - Piedmont Wellness Center (2024-2025

● VIP - United Way of Atlanta (2022)

● Peace & Reconciliation Committee Member - Andrew Young ’90 (2022)

● Board of Directors - Reach for Youth, Inc., a chartered member of Urban League Young Professionals

● Fund Raiser - Coach Tony Dungy’s Horizon for Youth Enrichment

● Graduate - NCAA Leadership Institute

● NCAA Representative - Indianapolis Black Expo & Circle City Classic AWARDS & RECOGNITION

City of Atlanta Employee Excellence Spotlight Award (2022) Dear Human Resources:

This letter is to convey my humbled interest in the Associate State Director - Outreach and Community Engagement with AARP of Atlanta. I have fifteen years of senior level program management experience at the City of Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University, West Texas A&M University, Merrimack College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Atlanta ToolBank and Delta Air Lines headquarters. I have provided administrative direction and program oversight, recruitment, human resources, community engagement programs, and strategic partnerships. My responsibilities have included ensuring compliance and safety with all federal, state, divisional, and regulations, marketing, administering departmental funds and maintaining a culture of professionalism and respect. Furthermore, qualities that I will bring include: empathy with senior populations, volunteer engagement, nonprofit administration, health and wellness awareness.

I am confident that I will be a great asset to the position, and committed to maintaining a servant leadership philosophy at AARP.

If I can provide additional information, please contact me at 470-***-**** and 508-***-****. I look forward to further discussing my interest with you. Sincerely,

Kelvin L. Ford

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