High-performing executive with twenty years of senior leadership experience. In-depth knowledge of business operations at all levels. Demonstrated proficiency in staffing, training development, budgeting, and program management.
Skills
Executive leadership experience
Nonprofit marketing
Executive calendars
Business consultant
Executive coaching services
Executive leadership
Executive presentations
Service consultant assistance
Executive-level presentations
Executive travel
Executive team leadership
C-suite executive relations
Leadership
Customer Service
Development Planner
Work History
Executive Nonprofit Consultant, 10/2020 to Current Sarah's Hope Charitable And Educational Foundation, Inc – City, STATE,
Used technical writing skills to write relevant policies and procedures.
Efficiently resetting strategic direction of Sarah's Hope to accomplish short-term goals.
Directed production of annual report improving public reporting
Writing and implementing capital development plan to renovate recently acquired property.
Writing grant proposals, lobbying City Council, private Foundations, and grassroots donors to secure 100,000 dollars for Historic Headquarters.
Mitigating business risks by working closely with founder and realigning vision and mission of organization improving communication and collaboration.
Devising "living" marketing plan that will enhance community participation by 60%.
Proposing grassroots marketing campaign increasing volunteer and financial support 100%.
Executive Nonprofit Organization Consultant, 09/1996 to Current Successful Alternative Consultants – City, STATE,
Successfully launched local nonprofit ministries serving in excess of 2000 clients.
Program Manager giving leadership to design, organization, and implementation of development plan for Sarah's Hope Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Successfully redesigned well-established organizations' administrative infrastructure to increase its effectiveness by 65%.
Guide all clients using best public policy principles.
Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing public relations resulting in more efficient operation in MUCH nonprofit.
Aligned branding initiatives and fundraising strategies with client goals raising over 6000 thousand dollars.
Exceeded outcome goals by 40% through effective case management.
Annual administrative audits resulting in clean financial audits.
Designed financial development plans using result-driven strategy.
Regular training in principles and practices of public administration and management.
Executive Nonprofit Consultant, 03/1996 to 11/2015 Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church – City, STATE,
Managed 4.6 million dollar building project increasing overall net worth of church to 6 million dollars.
Program administrator for 88 programs managing 3.6 million dollars annual operating and capital budget.
Redesigned and relaunched administrative infrastructure stimulating growth from 250 to 3600 members.
Led planning of operating long-range goals and objectives.
Led administration team using relevant Public Administration guidelines.
Conducted risk management assessments and worked with relevant agencies to increase knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to church operations.
Negotiated with vendors to improve operational effectiveness and spending.
Reset strategic direction impacting programming and financial planning.
Researched and investigated financial processes to develop and implement budget resulting in systemic growth from 200,000 annually to 3.5 million annually.
Conducted research and investigations to improve policies and procedures.
Developed administrative infrastructure that created solutions to existing problems by making recommendations to establish plans, assign, and delegate responsibilities.
Developed evaluation of administrative processes and procedures garnering budget ownership from all leaders, resulting in smoother budget planning process.
Collaborated with local private counselors to handle all long-term counseling releasing church of liabilities and securing confidential and professional counseling at pre-negotiated rate.
Maintains effective working relationships with all church and community leadership, vendors, contractors, city, county, state, and federal leaders to grow effectively.
Led Purpose Driven Church-wide program that added 600 members.
Led team research, investigate, report write 600-page binder of policies and procedures entire church of 4500 members with 88 unique ministries lead by volunteers, full-time, part-time, and contract staff.
Lead teaching program that added 600 members to congregation in 6 months.
Prepared and presented annual budget for approval annually, securing approval 100% due to clear transparent reporting and presentation.
Liaison between support staff and Trustee Board.
Loyal, punctual, efficient Executive Assistant Pastor to Senior Pastor and leaders.
Executive Nonprofit Consultant (Director), 12/2001 to 09/2015 MUCH Community Development Corporation – City, STATE,
Secured and Managed $600,000.00+ Grants.
Built solid partnerships with City of Garland Social Services.
Administered HUD Contract for Homeless Prevention for City of Garland, TX.
Administered CBDG Contract for Homeless Prevention for City of Garland, TX.
As Program Administrator designed, managed, and implemented all prevention and intervention programs for Mount Hebron Urban Community Housing (MUCH).
Lobbied before City of Garland City Council winning 210,000 dollars.
Designed, implemented, and managed budget.
Worked with Board of Directors to remain in compliance with public policy.
Built great relationship with Board of Directors (Stakeholders).
Devised new promotional approaches to boost client numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
Coordinated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of MUCH.
Created and provided insightful information to social media, websites, and print media to educate public.
Developed reliable partnership with city, county, state, and federal entities.
Enhanced brand through monthly and quarterly correspondence.
Attracted major donors, generating $50,000 in annual revenue under new project.
Negotiated contracts and collaborated with City of Garland Neighborhood Services on stated needs of clients.
Increased new capacity and technology bases to bring more services.
Supported nonprofit growth through strategic planning and process development.
Education
Doctorate of Ministry: , Expected in 05/2015 Dallas Theological Seminary - Dallas, TX, GPA:
Marriage & Family / Leadership Administration Marriage And Family / Leadership Training, GPA: 3.6
Master of Theology: Pastoral Studies And Administration, Expected in 05/1989 Dallas Theological Seminary - Dallas, TX GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Social Science / Bible & Theology, Expected in 06/1983 American Baptist College - Nashville, TN GPA:
Psychology, Counseling, Social Science, Administration and Leadership Development.
Accomplishments
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Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Prepare / Enrich Couples Facilitator
PERP Family Relationship Facilitator
National Association of Church Business Administrators
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