Will O'Keefe
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Kathy Kassera Mrozek
Our team created a new resources section on the Preservation Alliance website, and Will and his team were great to work with. Will was organized, kept everyone on the same page, provided clear feedback, and delivered us the information that we needed to create a great final product.
Kate Scott
Will O’Keefe has been an immense asset to the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM). On a day to day basis Will expertly interacts with elected officials, business owners, and citizens statewide to provide preservation guidance and assistance. In addition, he closely manages membership renewals and donor commitments to maintain and grow PAM. In every interaction Will is extremely courteous and friendly and always presents himself in a professional manner. In early 2011 Will led a massive rebranding effort which clarified PAM's mission and heightened the organization's visibility. In conjunction with this rebranding Will transformed PAM’s communications program by using low-cost social media and networking tools to open new channels between PAM and the public. In addition to setting organizational standards for social media including blogging, Twitter, Facebook, and Vertical Response, Will enhanced our organizational magazine and other print media. Will is excellent at recruiting volunteers and has a keen sense for assigning tasks that will greatly benefit them and the organization. One of Will's greatest strengths is his ability to work with others. He is receptive and encouraging of ideas and suggestions but also possesses a quality of leadership that allows our group to quickly accomplish its goals.
Kathy Kassera Mrozek
Our team created a new resources section on the Preservation Alliance website, and Will and his team were great to work with. Will was organized, kept everyone on the same page, provided clear feedback, and delivered us the information that we needed to create a great final product.
Kate Scott
Will O’Keefe has been an immense asset to the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM). On a day to day basis Will expertly interacts with elected officials, business owners, and citizens statewide to provide preservation guidance and assistance. In addition, he closely manages membership renewals and donor commitments to maintain and grow PAM. In every interaction Will is extremely courteous and friendly and always presents himself in a professional manner. In early 2011 Will led a massive rebranding effort which clarified PAM's mission and heightened the organization's visibility. In conjunction with this rebranding Will transformed PAM’s communications program by using low-cost social media and networking tools to open new channels between PAM and the public. In addition to setting organizational standards for social media including blogging, Twitter, Facebook, and Vertical Response, Will enhanced our organizational magazine and other print media. Will is excellent at recruiting volunteers and has a keen sense for assigning tasks that will greatly benefit them and the organization. One of Will's greatest strengths is his ability to work with others. He is receptive and encouraging of ideas and suggestions but also possesses a quality of leadership that allows our group to quickly accomplish its goals.
Kathy Kassera Mrozek
Our team created a new resources section on the Preservation Alliance website, and Will and his team were great to work with. Will was organized, kept everyone on the same page, provided clear feedback, and delivered us the information that we needed to create a great final product.
Kate Scott
Will O’Keefe has been an immense asset to the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM). On a day to day basis Will expertly interacts with elected officials, business owners, and citizens statewide to provide preservation guidance and assistance. In addition, he closely manages membership renewals and donor commitments to maintain and grow PAM. In every interaction Will is extremely courteous and friendly and always presents himself in a professional manner. In early 2011 Will led a massive rebranding effort which clarified PAM's mission and heightened the organization's visibility. In conjunction with this rebranding Will transformed PAM’s communications program by using low-cost social media and networking tools to open new channels between PAM and the public. In addition to setting organizational standards for social media including blogging, Twitter, Facebook, and Vertical Response, Will enhanced our organizational magazine and other print media. Will is excellent at recruiting volunteers and has a keen sense for assigning tasks that will greatly benefit them and the organization. One of Will's greatest strengths is his ability to work with others. He is receptive and encouraging of ideas and suggestions but also possesses a quality of leadership that allows our group to quickly accomplish its goals.
Kathy Kassera Mrozek
Our team created a new resources section on the Preservation Alliance website, and Will and his team were great to work with. Will was organized, kept everyone on the same page, provided clear feedback, and delivered us the information that we needed to create a great final product.
Kate Scott
Will O’Keefe has been an immense asset to the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM). On a day to day basis Will expertly interacts with elected officials, business owners, and citizens statewide to provide preservation guidance and assistance. In addition, he closely manages membership renewals and donor commitments to maintain and grow PAM. In every interaction Will is extremely courteous and friendly and always presents himself in a professional manner. In early 2011 Will led a massive rebranding effort which clarified PAM's mission and heightened the organization's visibility. In conjunction with this rebranding Will transformed PAM’s communications program by using low-cost social media and networking tools to open new channels between PAM and the public. In addition to setting organizational standards for social media including blogging, Twitter, Facebook, and Vertical Response, Will enhanced our organizational magazine and other print media. Will is excellent at recruiting volunteers and has a keen sense for assigning tasks that will greatly benefit them and the organization. One of Will's greatest strengths is his ability to work with others. He is receptive and encouraging of ideas and suggestions but also possesses a quality of leadership that allows our group to quickly accomplish its goals.
Experience
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Bader Development
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Director
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Sep 2017 - Present
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Project Manager
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Mar 2015 - Sep 2017
- Tasked with helping to guide overall project direction and coordination from predevelopment to completion of construction;- Manage pre-development activities including acquisition, environmental review, project concept development, budgeting, cost analysis and financing of mixed use and multifamily projects;- Produce and maintain timelines and action plans with critical paths and milestones, coordinating staff and outside parties involved; - Prepare predevelopment and development budgets, operating budgets, cash flow and other necessary project financial analysis; - Assist with managing project cash flows and budgets during predevelopment and construction; - Track design and construction issues throughout pre-development and construction; - Manage and complete grant funding applications and ensure compliance with related reporting and other requirements; - Assist with city approval processes including land use, development review, and permitting. Show less
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Real Estate Coordinator
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2015
- Fosters and develops positive working relationships with property owners, developers, construction professionals, and preservationists to increase program participation. - Assist easement property owners in anticipating maintenance and repairs that might affect protected features, maintains documentation of discussions with property owners throughout the year for the purpose of creating a legal record between PAM and the property owner, and reviews requests for approval of repairs or alterations.- Promote all aspects of PAM’s Real Estate Program including purchase options, gifts of real estate, easements, bargain sales, and investment partnerships.- Secure new clients and maintain relationships with existing clients in all program areas.- Market and promote real estate programs to ensure revenue goals are met on a yearly basis.- Manage jobsite activities including supervision of contractors, purchase of materials and organizing/supervising volunteer activities. - Identify new opportunities, develop new programs, seek out new partnerships, and maintain community relationships. Show less
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Communication and Programs Coordinator
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2013
Manage the various communication vehicles of the organization, including Facebook, Twitter and our monthly E-News. Serve as the Editor and Designer of the quarterly magazine, The Minnesota Preservationist, a 20-page publication, delivered to more than 900 households including the Minnesota legislature.Oversee the Special Events of the organization, from budget, to planning, to execution of the event. These events include a broad spectrum of audiences and purposes.Created the Historic Pub Crawl Series, an opportunity for young professionals to get more involved in historic preservation in a fun, comfortable setting.Actively involved in the development of a preservation focused real estate program, utilizing a variety of tools including purchase options, a revolving loan fund, and gifts of real estate. Show less
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Administrative Assistant
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Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
- Editor of The Minnesota Preservationist, bi-monthly magazine.- Manager of social media channels including Facebook and Twitter- Responsible for all administrative materials for member processing and renewals. - Oversaw development of new website for organization- Staff liaison for Special Events and Communications Committees
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Minneapolis Parks Foundation
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United States
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Community Development and Urban Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media & Outreach Manager
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Mar 2010 - Jul 2010
- Handle social media outreach effort for the Foundation including the use of the Lake Creature - www.twitter.com/lakecreature and www.facebook.com/lakecreature - Coordinating preparations for the Next Generation of Parks Speaker Series and the Minneapolis Bike Tour. - Provide technical and web support. - Handle social media outreach effort for the Foundation including the use of the Lake Creature - www.twitter.com/lakecreature and www.facebook.com/lakecreature - Coordinating preparations for the Next Generation of Parks Speaker Series and the Minneapolis Bike Tour. - Provide technical and web support.
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National Trust for Historic Preservation
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Office Manager/Program Assistant
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May 2008 - Jun 2009
• Assisted eight staff lawyers in their delivery of legal services to National Trust offices and ongoing legal advocacy work. • Represented the Legal Department on an internal task force regarding the Mid-City Neighborhood of New Orleans. • Reviewed a number of projects in Hawaii and drafted correspondence for the Deputy General Counsel on these issues. • Provided supporting research on the National Trust’s lobbying of federal legislation involving historic resources including SAFTEA Transit Bill and 4(f) Exemption. • Managed the production of and wrote articles for the Legal Defense Fund quarterly newsletter. Show less
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Office Assistant
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Jan 2008 - May 2008
- Served as first point of contact for all visitors to office and those looking for assistance via the phone. - Provided administrative support in conference planning. - Served as first point of contact for all visitors to office and those looking for assistance via the phone. - Provided administrative support in conference planning.
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United Way of the National Capital Area
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Associate
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Sep 2007 - Dec 2007
• Organized, developed, and managed workplace campaigns through which employees could choose to donate to non-profits in the community. • Worked with the Campaign Coordinators to help run the most successful campaigns possible, including setting financial and non-financial goals, organizing and executing agency tours for employees and arranging for speakers at opening events. • Acted as a contact for Target to those in need during the holiday season as a part of their Share-a-Tree program. • In spite of difficult fundraising circumstances we were able to raise $2.2 million. Show less
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Teach for America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Campus Campaign Manager
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Jul 2006 - Dec 2006
• Selected and trained potential candidates from among the student body at Kenyon College. • Organized informational sessions for prospective candidates and counseled applicants throughout the process, including interview training. • Arranged informational interviews between candidates and Teach For America’s Regional Director. • Under my direction, Kenyon College exceeded TFA’s goal of accepting 8 applicants into the corps. • Selected and trained potential candidates from among the student body at Kenyon College. • Organized informational sessions for prospective candidates and counseled applicants throughout the process, including interview training. • Arranged informational interviews between candidates and Teach For America’s Regional Director. • Under my direction, Kenyon College exceeded TFA’s goal of accepting 8 applicants into the corps.
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Education
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2003 - 2007
Kenyon College
B.A., Religious Studies; History -
1999 - 2003
Cheshire Academy
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