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1207770-80645ResumeLacy Scheon Kelly2808 Broken Lance Drive, Norco, CA 92860onlygood777@ Cell: 714 788-7571Work Experience00ResumeLacy Scheon Kelly2808 Broken Lance Drive, Norco, CA 92860onlygood777@ Cell: 714 788-7571Work ExperienceASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - ORANGE COUNTY (ACC-OC), Orange, CA2011-PresentCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ?Under Board direction, lead and managed the comprehensive transformation of a chapter of the League into a new, independent, nonprofit corporation made up of Orange County cities. ?Built and launched new organization, recruited members, established internal operations, hired staff, established bylaws, financial controls, Board restructure, organizational policy, office infrastructure, nonprofit, corporate and employer filings, strategic and tactical plans.?Developed committees on eight key public policy issues, five of which have had significant impacts on important law making decisions in the areas of pension reform, economic development, redevelopment, countywide wireless and regional housing needs.?Developed membership and strategic alliance programs that have expanded collaboration and resources, netting 30 cents on the dollar in contributions for every city dues dollar collected.?Established a strong, new brand and communications strategy that identifies the Association of California Cities as The Hub for Good Public Policy, resulting in ACC-OC becoming the “go to” entity for countywide collaboration on important public policy issues, like countywide wireless and the effort to re-conceptualize redevelopment.?Built and launched eHub, an online document repository for Orange County cities that saves members time and money by comprehensively cataloguing city policies, ordinances, procedures, and research on important public policy and governance issues.?Developed strong relationships with state legislators, within and beyond OC borders, and have become a “ground truthing” and information resource to a variety of law makers.?Developed highly successful, interdisciplinary collaboration on the planning and executive of the OC Infrastructure Summit, and annual conference for local government, agency and business leaders to tackle the challenges of infrastructure design, funding, construction, maintenance.?Producer and Host of Cox Communication’s “Cox Civic Connection” – a weekly cable program highlighting successes of local government and civic leaders.ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, Santa Ana, CA2007-2011EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ?Rebuilt an organization in crisis, from the ground up, including operations, finances, staff, bylaws, Board, office, services, and strategic planning.?Established a communications plan and rebuilt relationships with members, private industry, nonprofits, government and regulatory agencies.?Built menu of value added services, including government directory, website, newsletter, social media outlets, educational programming, legislative advocacy, conferences, media and press relations, sponsorship, strategic alliances and partnerships.?Established member feedback mechanisms to drive program success, resulting in increased participation by 200% in the first year.?Lead development of the Orange County Model Landscape Irrigation Ordinance to comply with AB 1881 (in close collaboration with OCBIA), adopted by all 34 Orange County cities, and several other California cities. Received local, regional and national recognition for collaborative leadership of stakeholders and streamlined, business friendly end product.?Designed and executed highly successful conferences on Effective Policy Making, Infrastructure, Housing, Going Green, Countywide Wireless, and the California Water Bond.NATIONAL FOREST ASSOCIATION, San Bernardino, CA2001-2007DEPUTY DIRECTOR ?Directed recreation, education, at-risk youth, event, visitor services, fee-based tourism programs.?Increased revenue by 100% over 6 years through direct mail, sponsorship, public/private partnerships, fee-based programs, private donations and over 1,000,000 in grants.?Managed capital improvements for a youth lead visitor center with interpretive exhibits, 1-acre tree nursery, and educational greenhouse. ?Managed design and construction of 4-mile hiking trail, with paved trailhead and 5-mile access road expansion with complex community and partner involvement.?Expanded to four Southern California National Forests, through public/private partnerships.?Developed and lead Public/Private Partnership Best Practices workshops throughout the nation for the National Forest Service.?Developed volunteer marketing program increasing volunteerism by 300% over 6 years.?Increased media coverage and community outreach across Southern California reaching 20,000+ children, 500,000+ visitors, and over 4 million members of the public.?Cultivated innovative partnerships with government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, school districts, universities, and local elected officials to achieve mission and objectives.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, Lake Arrowhead, CA2000-2001?Developed a 2-year business plan for mom-and-pop company in the entertainment field that increased company’s customer base and, thereby profits by 125% after the first year.CA-NV SECTION, AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 1995-2000EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ?Managed daily operations of headquarters, divisions and over 50 committees?Increased revenue from $800,000 to 2.1 million over entire tenure?Developed The Water College, a western region vocational training center and lab with college accredited courses, and professional certification?Directed conferences/exhibits program, representing 50% of the association’s revenue. Increased attendance 100%, and sponsorship by 20% over 5 years.?Wrote and won government grants from EPA and California Department of Water Resources?Designed / implemented new contact management software to meet emerging member needs.?Trainer - AWWA International seminars?Member California Dept. of Health Services Committee - Mandatory Operator Certification?Editor in Chief and columnist for SOURCE MagazineCALIFORNIA GLASS ASSOCIATION, Anaheim, California1988 – 1995EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT [1993 - 1995] Education California State University, Long Beach, CA, 1985 - BA: Liberal Studies (Honors) Professional & Community AffiliationsBoard of Advisors, CSUF Mihaylo College of Business Center for Leadership (2012-present)Goodwill Industries Public Affairs Advisory Committee (2011-2013)Board Member, Bolsa Chica Conservancy (2011-2013)Board Member, Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2010 - 2011)Board Member, CleanTech OC (2009 - 2010)Orange County Transportation Authority Strategic Planning TeamOrange County AB32/SB375 Implementation WorkgroupOrange County City Managers Association Executive CommitteeOrange County 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness WorkgroupBoard Member, Lake Arrowhead Rotary Club and Lake Arrowhead Chamber of Commerce (04-07)Awards & Recognition1994 CGA Chair’s Award for excellence in marketing services to members1998 CA-NV, AWWA Chair’s Award for staff development2004 Organization of the Year - Running Springs Chamber of Commerce2005 California Federation of Woman’s Clubs Conservation Leadership Award2005 San Bernardino National Forest – Forest Supervisor’s Award 2009 OC Metro Magazine - 20 Women to Watch2011 Women Making a Difference, Senator Lou Correa2011 Orange County Taxpayers Association Rose Award ................
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