FRANCES ARNOLIA KENNEDY
ATLANTA
Summary
Executive Director/ Environmental Consultant with over 40 years of experience in environmental areas of materials, program implementation, education, and event planning. Professional skills include programming in solid waste and recycling planning, implementation, and education on the national, state and local levels; development of individual plans and goal setting strategies for governments, businesses and non-profit organizations; development and implementation of educational opportunities from the classroom setting to industry conferences. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Adept with Social media outlets.
Experienced with strategic planning, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management. Utilizes collaborative approach to drive team performance and achieve company objectives. Track record of effectively managing resources and navigating complex challenges to deliver sustained growth.
Overview
56
56
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Keep College Park Beautiful
01.2022 - Current
- Launched and certified the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Affiliate program within one year
- Lead operations, grant writing, and strategic planning for environmental initiatives
- Supervise board members, contractors, sanitation ambassadors, and volunteers
- Cultivate partnerships with city agencies, local businesses, civic groups, and educational institutions
- Design programming focused on sustainability, outreach, and education—including events and digital platforms
Executive Director
Keep East Point Beautiful
01.2005 - 01.2021
- Managed a 501-C3 non-profit with a mission to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for their community, using the guiding principles of education, public private partnership, and volunteerism
- Trained and managed a Board of Commissioners, staff, interns, community service workers and volunteers
- Developed and implemented numerous community based educational presentations
- Instituted the 1st Annual Awards Dinner and 1st Annual Children’s Water Festival
- Coordinated programming with City Commissions, Parks and Cultural Enrichment, City Departments and East Point Leadership Academy
Georgia Environmental Coordinator/ Consultant
Tetra Pak, USA
01.1993 - 01.2010
- Managed the educational programming for the entire Tetra Pak Southeast region, consisting of 26 states in the South and Mid-Central US
- Developed and monitored for efficiency the first award winning program in recycling involving aseptic and gable top containers in city, county and institutional settings
- Marketed the environmental value-added qualities of Tetra Pak packages to internal sales representatives and the general public
- Partnered with material processors in change management presentations to increase marketability of materials
Consultant
State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs
01.1982 - 01.1993
- Initiated, developed and facilitated the first major resource recovery and recycling conference for the southeast, currently known as the Southeast Recycling Conference
- Evaluated possible new entrance markets for the recycling impact to the State of Georgia
- Researched solid waste management practices, recycling infrastructure and market development, and market for legislators’ education
- Formulated goal comparisons and developed revised standards for community-based programs addressing economic development through human resources, infrastructure, administration and community amenities
- Created and maintained the Georgia Recycling Directory
Environmental Specialist
State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources
01.1978 - 01.1982
- Managed EPA project development for Georgia’s only Waste to Energy facility
- Assisted in the development of proposals affecting solid waste management legislation presented to the House and Senate for consideration
- Reviewed County and City proposals for viability
- Developed, coordinated and edited the departmental newsletter, Land Protection Branch
- Prepared and presented media presentations, workshops, speeches, press releases and other public information documents supporting the goals of the Department of Natural Resources, Land Protection Branch
Laboratory Technician
City of Atlanta Water Bureau
01.1976 - 01.1978
- Provided customer service as a certified water treatment plant operator by investigating water quality complaints, analyzing samples and preparing written reports
- Trained new employees on standardized water testing procedures
Counselor
Georgia Coalition On Hunger
01.1976 - 01.1976
Southwest Community Hospital
01.1975 - 01.1975
Coordinator
Economic Opportunity Atlanta
01.1970 - 01.1974
Education
BA - Biology and Chemistry
Alabama State University
01.1974
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
Accomplishments
- 1st Recycling Director for the State of Georgia
- Developed the first statewide Recycling Directory for the State of Georgia
- Initiated and implemented the Southeast Recycling Conference
- Managed the implementation of the only Waste to Energy Facility EPD in Georgia
- Developed the first Newsletter for the Georgia Environmental Protection Department
- Developed the 1st Aseptic Packaging recycling collection program in the Southeastern United States
Affiliations
- Board of Directors National Recycling Coalition (NRC) Pres. 2 yrs.; VP 1 yr.
- Board of Directors Georgia Recycling Coalition (Co-founder of GRC) KGBeda (Keep Georgia Beautiful Ex. Dir. Assoc.)
- Board of Directors South Fulton Clean and Beautiful
- Board of Directors East Point Clean Community Commission
- Passionist Boards Worship, Mission Fulfillment and Vocation Advisory Board, Atlanta Airport Rotary Club - Project Chr., President 2 years, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority President 1 year; Intake Chair 2 years; Program Chair 1 year
Timeline
Executive Director
Keep College Park Beautiful
01.2022 - Current
Executive Director
Keep East Point Beautiful
01.2005 - 01.2021
Georgia Environmental Coordinator/ Consultant
Tetra Pak, USA
01.1993 - 01.2010
Consultant
State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs
01.1982 - 01.1993
Environmental Specialist
State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources
01.1978 - 01.1982
Laboratory Technician
City of Atlanta Water Bureau
01.1976 - 01.1978
Counselor
Georgia Coalition On Hunger
01.1976 - 01.1976
Southwest Community Hospital
01.1975 - 01.1975
BA - Biology and Chemistry
Alabama State University
Coordinator
Economic Opportunity Atlanta
01.1970 - 01.1974
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