DENNIS M. KELLEY

EDUCATION:
University of San Francisco, 1972

B.A. English

California State University at Sacramento

Creative Writing/Education

EXPERIENCE:
1985 - Present

Kelley Shields Inc. - President
Kelley Shields Inc. is a licensed and bonded Washington State Corporation which offers general contractor skills in land development, construction management, and deluxe custom housing. Projects range from feasibility studies for planned residential developments to turn-key construction of luxury custom homes and condominiums.

1977 - Present

Freelance Writer
Published articles in numerous regional magazines and newspapers throughout the Puget Sound area; created brochures for several businesses and commercial projects in the greater Seattle region.

1979 - 1985

Nord & Associates/CMN Corporation - Project Manager/Foreman

Responsibility for the budget, schedule, and quality control in the development and construction management of 77 units at Kala Point, a 370-acre planned residential development near Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula. Projects include the Kala Point Clubhouse (a recreation center with swimming pool); Kala Point Village (38 timeshare units and 1 manager's quarters); Kala Bluffs (28 luxury townhouses);Kala Heights (2 deluxe duplex condominiums); 2 playgrounds; and seven custom homes.

1982 - 1985

Nord International Ltd. - Project Coordinator
This company provides technology transference to Third World countries, primarily in Southeast Asia, and principally to the People's Republic of China. The major emphasis of this company is the provision of advanced techniques of food storage and food processing to the developing nations. This company has also served as a liaison between the People's Republic of China and the following diverse entities: Wright Schuchart Inc., Schuchart & Associates, Treetop, Washington State University, The Pantley Group, and The Philadelphia String Quartet.

1977 - 1979

Pleasant Harbor Marina - Assistant Manager
Supervision and maintenance of a 300-slip marina and resort located on the Hood Canal, Washington.

1972 - 1977

South Tahoe ChildrenŐs Center - Assistant Director, Certified Teacher
The care and supervision of 140 children and 20 staff members in a 24-hour, 365-day a year child care center located in South lake Tahoe, California.

1970 - 1972

E.S.T. Theater Company - Theater Technician
Lighting management and stage production for successful dance theater company performing classical and contemporary dance productions, in San Francisco, California.



CREDENTIALS:
Lifetime Teacher's Certificate, State of California, Early Childhood Education