Gerard Hetman

About Gerard Hetman

I work to strengthen neighborhoods and improve quality of life throughout Northeastern…

Experience

1. Community Development Specialist

   Neighborworks Northeastern Pennsylvania

   Oct 2019 — Present · Scranton, PA, US

   Works to deliver programs under NWNEPA’s Community Development line of programing, including \"Beautiful Blocks\" residential exterior improvement program. Managed five Beautiful Blocks program cycles in the City of Scranton, and oversaw expansion of the program to the City of Carbondale in 2021, managing three program cycles. Oversaw a combined in grant funding awarded to more than 500 individual home improvement projects in both communities, matched by more than $1 million in funds from participating residents. Currently overseeing expansion of Beautiful Blocks to the City of Pittston for 2024- Served as staff lead for Community Leadership Institute (CLI) teams, including teams of residents in Scranton (virtual CLI, 2021) and Archbald (in-person in Charlotte, NC, 2022). Subsequently oversaw group projects, including Mobile Toolkit (2021) and Gather Archbald skill-sharing series (2022)- Manages Mobile Toolkit program, a trailer-based collection of tools and equipment available for free use by community groups in completing vacant lot cleanups, tree plantings, park improvement projects, and other neighborhood improvement projects- Serves on multiple agency committees and task forces, including Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) work group, and Strategy and Impact Project cohort- Assists with implementation of the NWNEPA West Scranton Revitalization Plan, including leading the housing working group and conducting survey efforts- Represents agency on multiple NeighborWorks America peer-to-peer learning initiatives and training sessions- Serves as part of a team to combat blight through the Lackawanna County Land Bank and Blight Task Force- Works with NWNEPA President & CEO, Board of Directors, and staff to cultivate, manage, and steward relationships with prospective funders.

Education

• Marywood University

  MA, Communications Arts

  2008 — 2010

• Wilkes University

  BA, Communications Studies

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Storytelling
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Office
• Publishing
• Event Planning
• SEO
• Community Relations
• Editing
• Advertising
• Strategic Communications
• Program Management
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Social Media Marketing
• Program Development
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Newsletters
• Strategy
• Photography
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Proofreading
• Editorial
• Project Coordination
• Social Media
• Blogging
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Publicity
• Project Planning
• Video Editing
• Social Networking