Experience

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  This Is Worcester Worcester Community Cable Access (Wcca) Television Program

  • Host And Producer

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  "This Is Worcester" Worcester Community Cable Access (WCCA) Television Program

  • Worcester, MA

  • Host and Producer

    • 2015 - Present
    • Worcester, MA

    The program looks at Worcester and its history.

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  “Cribs for Kids” Program

  • Worcester, MA

  • Founder and Grant Writer

    • 2000 - Present
    • Worcester, MA

    Developed a program working with 25 human service agencies to provide baby cribs and new mattresses to families in need, and secured $17,000 to support the program - recognized by the National Education Association as a benchmark for future programs nationally.

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  Great American Flag Painting Project

  • Worcester, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Kauai, HI, Hiram, ME, and Dallas, TX

  • Creator and Artist

    • 1999 - Present
    • Worcester, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Kauai, HI, Hiram, ME, and Dallas, TX

    Patriotic murals of the flag of the United States of America, displayed in several states.

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  Teen Programs

  • (National and Statewide)

  • Keynote Speaker

    • 1997 - Present
    • (National and Statewide)

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  University of Massachusetts Extension Unit 4H Community Leadership Institute

  • Amherst, MA

  • Public Policy Instructor

    • 1997 - Present
    • Amherst, MA

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  • (National and Regional)

  • Public Lecturer and Community Consultant

    • 1991 - Present
    • (National and Regional)

    Speaking tours regarding public policy and community health.

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  Custom Home Repairs

  • Worcester, MA

  • President

    • 1980 - Present
    • Worcester, MA

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  Bill Coleman Enterprises - Music, Concerts, Promotions

  • Worcester, MA

  • President

    • 1976 - Present
    • Worcester, MA

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  City of Worcester Council District 1

  • Worcester, MA

  • Candidate

    • 2017 - 2017
    • Worcester, MA

    Participated in the City of Worcester’s election to become one of the 11 members of its Council - which together with its Manager, governs this municipality - and which serves as its legislative entity.Initiatives - on which I had already taken action in the past, as a citizen - and on which I intended to continue taking action in the future, as a councilor - for both District 1, and all of the City of Worcester, are per the attached document.

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  Community Teamwork, Inc. “Youth Build” Program

  • Lowell, MA

  • Teacher

    • 2016 - 2016
    • Lowell, MA

    Program for young adults between the ages of 16 and 24, who had dropped out of school and were ready to embrace a second chance, to receive educational and vocational training to achieve success.

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  City of Worcester North High School

  • Worcester, MA

  • Substitute Teacher

    • 2015 - 2016
    • Worcester, MA

    North High School educates 1,286 students in the ninth grade through 12th grade - involving special academic programs, extracurricular activities, professional learning, family engagement and community partnerships - and with an instructional focus on strategic reading, writing and problem-solving by students.

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  City of Worcester Elementary Schools

  • Worcester, MA

  • Substitute Teacher

    • 2015 - 2015
    • Worcester, MA

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  City of Worcester Public Library

  • Worcester, MA

  • Board of Directors Member

    • 2009 - 2015
    • Worcester, MA

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  University of Massachusetts Extension Unit

  • Amherst, MA

  • Nutrition Educator

    • 1997 - 2013
    • Amherst, MA

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  WCRM 830 AM "Bill Coleman Show"

  • Worcester, MA

  • Host

    • 2006 - 2008
    • Worcester, MA

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  WTAG 580 AM "Tonight" Talk Show

  • Worcester, MA

  • Host

    • 2004 - 2006
    • Worcester, MA

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  WORC 1310 AM "Talk of the Town" Show

  • Worcester, MA

  • Host

    • 2002 - 2004
    • Worcester, MA

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  “Save Our Summer”

  • Worcester, MA

  • Creator

    • 2003 - 2003
    • Worcester, MA

    Spearheaded marketing and funding effort to reopen Worcester city pools. Raised $420,000 from public and private donors.

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  Hope Cemetery

  • Worcester, MA

  • Volunteer Cleanup Coordinator and Marketing Chairperson

    • 2003 - 2003
    • Worcester, MA

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  Greater Worcester Habitat for Humanity

  • Worcester, MA

  • Grant Writing Consultant, and “Celebration of Lights” Coordinator

    • 1999 - 2003
    • Worcester, MA

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  "Central Mass New England Car Care Guide"

  • Worcester, MA

  • Publisher and Salesperson

    • 1987 - 1997
    • Worcester, MA

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  Worcester Welcome Mat

  • Worcester, MA

  • Publisher

    • 1986 - 1997
    • Worcester, MA

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  "Worcester Telegram & Gazette"

  • Worcester, MA

  • Advertising Executive, and Sales Representative for Special Projects

    • 1995 - 1996
    • Worcester, MA

    Reported directly to national senior level management.

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  Community People Against Crime (COMPAC)

  • Worcester, MA

  • Community Organizer, Founder and Grant Writer

    • 1991 - 1993
    • Worcester, MA

    Successful two-year program developed to help families living in Main South section of Worcester find jobs, improve housing conditions, and reduce crime in the neighborhood.

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  Worcester City Hospital

  • Worcester, MA

  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Placement Consultant

    • 1981 - 1987
    • Worcester, MA

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  Source Personnel, Inc.

  • Westborough, MA

  • Engineering Recruiter and Placement Specialist

    • 1979 - 1980
    • Westborough, MA

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  Wyman-Gordon Company Industrial Engineering Department

  • Worcester, MA

  • Timekeeper and Efficiency Specialist

    • 1977 - 1979
    • Worcester, MA

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  Office of United States Senator Edward W. Brooke (Republican - Massachusetts)

  • Washington, DC

  • Aide

    • 1976 - 1976
    • Washington, DC

    Assistant press secretary, media coordinator, grant writer, and urban cities redevelopment program director.

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  Worcester State College Health Information Center

  • Worcester, MA

  • Student Director

    • 1974 - 1976
    • Worcester, MA