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Kelley Dolan

Kelley Dolan

Kelley Dolan is a business development advisor for Violand Management Associates (VMA), a highly respected consulting company in the restoration and cleaning industries. Dolan has spent over 20 years working for both small and large restorers in all areas of the business but predominantly in HR. Through Violand, Dolan works with business leaders on topics such as employee relations and development, among others. To reach her, visit Violand.com or call (330) 966-0700.

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Big Impact, Small Budget: Smart Ways to Engage Your Team

Creative, low-cost strategies to boost employee engagement and build a strong workplace culture
Kelley Dolan
Kelley Dolan
November 7, 2025
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Kelley Dolan shares practical ways small businesses can engage teams and build culture, without big budgets.


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Growing Your Restoration Business: Essential Tips for New Interviewers

Strategies for Conducting Effective Interviews with Prospective Hires
Kelley Dolan
Kelley Dolan
June 19, 2025
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Hiring great people shouldn't be left to chance. These five essential strategies will help you conduct interviews that bring out the best candidates and avoid common mistakes. With the right approach, you can build a strong team that drives your company’s success.


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Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions in the Restoration Industry

Insights on Moving from Ownership to Leadership
Kelley Dolan
Kelley Dolan
February 21, 2025
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Learn about the emotional and practical challenges owners face when they’re transitioning into leadership roles within newly acquired companies. From managing new reporting structures to navigating expanded stakeholder groups, Kelley Dolan offers invaluable advice for those preparing for this significant change.


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Becoming a Social Pro: An Introvert's Guide to Conventions

Kelley Dolan
Kelley Dolan
February 7, 2025
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Embrace your quiet strength at bustling events. Kelley Dolan shares valuable insights and strategies from her own journey, making industry gatherings less of a daunting challenge and more of a rewarding experience for introverts, extroverts and everyone in between.


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Mastering Sales Reporting: Essential Tips for Effective Data Utilization

Kelley Dolan
Kelley Dolan
January 15, 2025
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Unlock the potential of your Client Relationship Management (CRM) system with Kelley Dolan's insightful guide on sales reporting. Learn how to leverage business data effectively, avoid common pitfalls, and empower your sales team to build stronger client relationships.


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The Perils of Working on a Multi-Unit Building

Kelley Dolan
Kelley Dolan
June 24, 2024
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Kelly shares tips on what to consider before using a multi-unit space for work.


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Celebrating Women in Restoration: Making Intentional Investments in a More Inclusive Workplace

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April 8, 2022
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Why the restoration industry is good for women, why women are good for the industry, and three intentional steps employers can take to make space for more women and other underrepresented groups to thrive both in the workforce and at the leadership level.


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