BAMBI McKIBBON-TURNER
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Pro-active and results-oriented professional with several years of public administration and management experience adept at team-building and empowerment of staff to attain strategic organizational goals and objectives.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Town Manager/Human Resources Director
Town of Lake Park
Lake Park, FL
10.2017 - Current
- Assists the Town Manager with the management of senior Town staff
- Develops and implements strategies for the attraction and retention of qualified staff which has reduced the Town's turn-over ratio
- Serves as Acting Town Manager in the Town Manager's absence
- Directly participated in the successful negotiation of the P3 Comprehensive Agreement for the development of the Lake Park Harbor Marina resulting in the overall expansion of the Marina which will result in a significant increase in revenues over the long term
- Created the position of Community Redevelopment Administrator for the Town's Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) which has resulted in the implementation of goals set forth in the 2022 CRA Plan
Human Resources Director
Town of Lake Park
Lake Park, FL
10.2004 - Current
- Directly performs activities relating to all aspects of the human resource function resulting in the development of policies that have been successful in safeguarding the Town against employment-related claims
- Creates job descriptions and evaluates job classifications to ensure fair pay practices consistent with equal opportunity and wage-hour requirements which has successfully protected the Town from wage-hour complaints
- Advises senior staff on best practices related to recruiting, retention, performance management, diversity and inclusion efforts which has successfully protected the Town from charges of discrimination
- Serves as the single point of contact for employees seeking advice or assistance related to human resource matters
- In January 2014, activated the Florida City/County Management Association Senior Program and conducted the in-house recruitment of the new Town Manager
Interim Town Manager
Town of Lake Park
Lake Park, FL
02.2015 - 04.2015
- Simultaneous with serving as Human Resources Director and conducting the internal Town Manager search, performed the duties of Town Manager which resulted in the continuity of management for Town employees
- Consulted with the Town Finance Director on matters pertaining to Town finances to ensure compliance with the Town's fiscal budget
- Answered directly to the Town Commission on all matters pertaining to Town governance
Administrative Assistant to the Town Manager
Town of Lake Park
Lake Park, FL
06.2001 - 10.2004
- Performed administrative duties on behalf of the Town Manager and assisted in the research and development of various projects
- Assisted the Town Manager in resolving issues involving overall management and the development of administrative goals and objectives consistent with the annual priorities established by the Town Commission
- Served as the Town's Public Information Officer
President and CEO
McKibbon Management and JCAA Enterprises, Inc.
01.1993 - 06.2001
- Provided organizational development and management assistance and advice to for-profit and non-profit organizations
- Successfully obtained 501(c)(3) tax exempt status for non-profit organizations
Director of Economic Development
U.S. Congressman Don J. Pease
Washington, DC
10.1991 - 01.1993
- Identified strategies for economic development for Ohio's 13th Congressional District mayors and county commissioners providing leadership for the Congressman's economic growth initiatives
- Liaised directly with Ohio municipal and county officials which provided them with a single point of contact within the Congressman's Washington, D. C. office
- Planned the programs for and initiated monthly meetings of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation for the purpose of providing information regarding important legislation coming before both Chambers. Facilitated such meetings
Economic Development and Federal Grants Specialist
U.S. Congressman Don J. Pease
Washington, DC
09.1987 - 09.1991
- Handled all federal grant inquiries from 13th Congressional District constituents and identified federal funding to support local initiatives.
Federal Government Caseworker
U.S. Congressman Don J. Pease
Washington, DC
10.1979 - 09.1987
- Handled and successfully resolved problems which 13th Congressional District residents were experiencing regarding various federal agency matters such as Civil Service employment, immigration and naturalization, and housing and urban development matters
Education
Master's Certificate, Leading On Purpose
International City/County Management Association
12-2023
Certificate, High Performance Leadership Academy
International City/County Management Association
09-2021
Master's Certificate, Human Resource Management
Villanova University
Villanova, PA08-2014
Master of Science - Community Economic Development
New Hampshire College
Manchester, NH09-1989
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
New Hampshire College
Manchester, NH09-1989
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Administrative Management
- Municipal Process Management
- Strategic Planning
- Economic Development
- Human Resources
- Labor Relations
- Community Relations
- Verbal/Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Biography was included in Who's Who in the East; Who's Who of American Women; and, Who's Who in the Twenty-First Century.
- In December 2020, was selected as a finalist for the 2021 Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year Award for leadership provided while serving as the Acting Town Manager of the Town of Lake Park during the 2020 Pandemic.
Timeline
Assistant Town Manager/Human Resources Director
Town of Lake Park
10.2017 - Current
Interim Town Manager
Town of Lake Park
02.2015 - 04.2015
Human Resources Director
Town of Lake Park
10.2004 - Current
Administrative Assistant to the Town Manager
Town of Lake Park
06.2001 - 10.2004
President and CEO
McKibbon Management and JCAA Enterprises, Inc.
01.1993 - 06.2001
Director of Economic Development
U.S. Congressman Don J. Pease
10.1991 - 01.1993
Economic Development and Federal Grants Specialist
U.S. Congressman Don J. Pease
09.1987 - 09.1991
Federal Government Caseworker
U.S. Congressman Don J. Pease
10.1979 - 09.1987
Master's Certificate, Leading On Purpose
International City/County Management Association
Certificate, High Performance Leadership Academy
International City/County Management Association
Master's Certificate, Human Resource Management
Villanova University
Master of Science - Community Economic Development
New Hampshire College
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
New Hampshire College
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