Tim Kelley Email & Phone Number

United States

Provide support to executive and other staff regarding communications with key local, state, and federal audiences, including the media, government officials, non-profit and private section organizations and the general public.

Suffolk, Va

Provided strategic leadership for external and internal communications, media, and public relations; directed a centralized and multifaceted program of public affairs (including media and public relations, public information, publications, and technical consultation). Established and nurtured highly effective relationships with members of the media; prepared and coordinated news releases and other statements; responded to questions from media, including on-camera interviews. Oversaw department including comprehensive video production studio and graphic design team, administrative staff and customer service ambassadors. Prepared and reconciled annual department budget; established department goals and objectives.Served as FOIA* Officer for the City of Suffolk (including all city departments, i.e., Police, Fire & Rescue, Planning & Community Development, etc.)Acted as Public Information Officer in times of natural disasters or emergencies; provided media training to all designated staff. Wrote, prepared, and delivered effective oral presentations, including news and announcements at bi-monthly City Council meetings; frequently prepared comments for Mayor at public events.

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

Managed daily department operations, supervised four employees; facilitated solutions for all departmental concerns.Served as Deputy FOIA* Officer—monitored and processed FOIA-related customer services requests, managed all FOIA responses; stayed current on FOIA training and best practices. Developed and conducted “Introduction to FOIA” for all city new employees as part of standard city onboarding procedures. Served one weekend a month (and as needed) as 24-hour On-Call Public Information Officer for City, Police, and Fire & Rescue; included responding to media inquiries, providing on camera interviews, writing and disseminating news releases, monitoring social media and local news coverage for accuracy.Produced and hosted on-air programs for government access TV channel, including “On the Scene,” “Healthy Living,” and “Safety First.” Served as liaison between cable franchisee and residents; worked to identify solutions for customer service issues generated by residents and business owners.Composed scripts and oversaw all audio-visual needs for special event productions (including parades, National Night Out, business ribbon cuttings, major corporate announcements, dignitary visits, etc.), in addition to assisting with event coordination. Managed special video productions of city including setting up interviews, writing questions, conducting interviews, and providing voice-over narrative.Integral member of city’s website team, responsible for pitching CivicPlus as a new web developer, resulting in complete overhaul of city’s official website. Monitored appearance and functionality of site; maintained home page, FOIA page, Media & Community Relations page, and advised fellow city departments as needed. Served on Everbridge Team.Maintained and monitored official City of Suffolk Facebook, Twitter, Next Door, Everbridge, and Nixle social accounts, including posting, monitoring posts by others, and fielding questions and concerns of citizens.

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

Oversaw operations of government access TV channel, including all on-air shows. Produced, wrote, shot, edited, directed, and provided voiceover for local TV production work, including long-form, short-form, and Public Service Announcement (PSA) videos. Hosted “On the Scene” program and provided voiceover where necessary. Researched and recommended video production equipment upgrades, including automation where available. Directed live City Council and Planning Commission monthly meetings and recorded Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, which included directing cameras and providing all video presentations Established and monitored City of Suffolk’s social media presence via Facebook, as well as Twitter.

Southern Pines, North Carolina, United States

Oversaw daily operations, including sales and production. Produced and executive-produced six local half-hour programs, including weekly news format, entertainment, real estate, golf, the African-American community, and local community college. Assisted sales team with creating advertising campaigns/video spots for select clients. Consulted with owner on equipment upgrades and future expansion, resulting in improved playback system and a built-out studio atmosphere.

Panama City, Florida, United States

Anchored, reported, produced, shot, and edited for three daily sportscasts (5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 10:00pm). Supervised weekend sports anchor.Hosted and produced weekly high school football show, including scores, highlights, etc. Field produced for special sports events, including BCS National Championship Game (2000), Daytona 500 (1999), and Ironman Triathlon in Panama City.

Morgan City, Louisiana, United States

Managed station operations and oversaw ten-person staff, including admin, news, sales, and production. Produced, reported, anchored, shot, and edited for daily sportscast.Produced half-hour sports specials. Hosted live high school basketball games and parade broadcasts.Produced and hosted two award-winning academic quiz shows (Jr. High and High School).