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Kelly Gibson

Erie,PA

Summary

7 Years management experience. Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/Program Director

YMCA Of Greater Erie - The Y @ Wabtec
08.2022 - Current
  • Manage and monitor budget while implementing controls over expenses and revenue to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
  • Implemented YMCA’s Membership software and worked with Wabtec IT to integrate our systems
  • Prepare all member/participant deliverables are met per contract with monthly reporting
  • Direct staff to meet all front desk and group exercise deliverables per program requirements
  • Responsible for all HR, payroll and purchase order duties and report to Metro office
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies and departments of Wabtec for Health & wellness events and ASHI, BLS & BFA training for Wabtec and YMCA branches.
  • Coordinate management and maintenance of facility and equipment
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with other branches and head Wellness Impact Meeting for Association
  • Met and exceeded all goals per YMCA supervisor at 6 month evaluation while continuing to meet all goals for our 1st year under contract.
  • Provide ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
  • Negotiated program contract increase after 1st year to obtain cost-effective contract for remaining term
  • Oversee staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands

Human Resource Manager/Benefits/Accounts Receivable

Seaway Manufacturing Corporation
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Effectively liaised between senior management and employees to maintain and improve company-employee relations
  • Research, recruit, staff, onboard, and train new company hires exempt and nonexempt according to needs of department manager and company budget
  • Facilitate all pre-hire activities such as drug screening, background checks, I-9 compliance, and new employee orientation
  • Keep job descriptions current, accurate and compliant with relevant federal, state, and local laws for all positions
  • Handles investigation and resolution of employee issues, concerns, and conflicts
  • Assist management team in yearly reviews and goal setting
  • Administer weekly payroll, company compensation and benefits packages, corporate events, team building meetings and training and development
  • Implemented new automated onboarding and time off request process through ECCA payroll+
  • Responsible for all customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivables
  • Assists Controller in reconciling revenue accounts each month.

Director – Healthy Living | Chronic Disease Prevention

Eastside Family YMCA
01.2017 - 04.2021
  • Managing Director for all aspects of healthy living and Chronic Disease programming
  • Develop/manage annual compensation and expense budget for all programs and 27 personnel
  • Control day to day personnel scheduling and operation of program area and program registration
  • Responsible for HR hiring, supervising, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, OSHA safety trainings and all background clearance checks
  • Manage, place, and follow up on relationships with suppliers for PO execution
  • Supported launch of ReClique CORE membership management and programming system
  • Key coordinator in 2016/17 $2.5 million expansion project in developing all-new 6000 sq ft center and Obstacle Interval Fitness Center
  • Led efforts with GE-GPOC (GE Global Performance Optimization) to create new 1600 sq ft multi purpose use space
  • ASHI Certified trainer for Basic Life Support CPR, Oxygen & Basic First Aid

Community Involvement Coordinator

Eastside Family YMCA
09.2012 - 12.2016

• Managed over 6000 volunteer hours for branch.
• Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers and field internship student volunteers.
• Worked closely with Metro payroll, HR staff and volunteer staff across association for impact stories, member highlights, strategic planning and growth for volunteerism.

Contracting Agent – Renewal Parts Global Sourcing

GE Transportation
03.2000 - 09.2000
  • Sourced materials and negotiated best pricing from suppliers
  • Monitored cost controls and inventory to successfully meet annual budget and deflation goals
  • Liaison for propulsion engineering and suppliers regarding deviations and New Component Introduction (NCI) process.

Training Coordinator – Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics/24x7 call center

Jack Larsen & Associates
08.1999 - 03.2000
  • Created course work and trained new Diagnostic Specialists on processes and service delivery
  • Material expediting and reporting to support entire COE
  • Utilize customer’s train control systems to track train/locomotive detail.

Contracting Agent, Renewal Parts Global Sourcing

GE Transportation Systems
11.1998 - 08.1999
  • Maintained open orders, pull-ins, push-outs, stock outs and PO cancellations
  • Worked directly with renewal parts warehouse on receiving problems and discrepant material
  • Provided suppliers with customized reports and drawings through CAD and PDF format.

Service Coordinator – Team Leader

Cabletron Systems, Inc.
09.1997 - 11.1998
  • Processed service contracts and orders for remote sales office
  • Performed research and troubleshooting of problems and special tracking
  • Provided wide range of support to management and inside sales service group.

Automotive Account Executive

Design and Finishing Consultants
03.1994 - 08.1997
  • Key Accounts: Ford Motor Company, GM, and Fanuc Robotics
  • Serviced accounts with sales, on-site maintenance, technical support, sales orders, invoices and return authorizations
  • Conducted training sessions for skilled tradesmen on new equipment
  • Handled project budgets for engineers including monthly account reports
  • Created and implemented first employee personnel policy manual
  • Devised system for annual updates of blanket pricing for Ford Motor Company.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Training & Development (HRD)

Oakland University
Auburn Hills, MI

CERTIFICATIONS:

Skills

    Solid Decision Maker

    Organized

    Cause Driven Leader

    Strong Presentation Skills

    Time Management

    Teamwork

    Attention to Detail

    Project Management

    Customer Service

    Adaptability

    Problem Solving

    Digital

Timeline

Manager/Program Director

YMCA Of Greater Erie - The Y @ Wabtec
08.2022 - Current

Human Resource Manager/Benefits/Accounts Receivable

Seaway Manufacturing Corporation
04.2021 - 06.2022

Director – Healthy Living | Chronic Disease Prevention

Eastside Family YMCA
01.2017 - 04.2021

Community Involvement Coordinator

Eastside Family YMCA
09.2012 - 12.2016

Contracting Agent – Renewal Parts Global Sourcing

GE Transportation
03.2000 - 09.2000

Training Coordinator – Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics/24x7 call center

Jack Larsen & Associates
08.1999 - 03.2000

Contracting Agent, Renewal Parts Global Sourcing

GE Transportation Systems
11.1998 - 08.1999

Service Coordinator – Team Leader

Cabletron Systems, Inc.
09.1997 - 11.1998

Automotive Account Executive

Design and Finishing Consultants
03.1994 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Training & Development (HRD)

Oakland University

CERTIFICATIONS:
Kelly Gibson