Brooks Bryant
Chief Executive Officer
Greenville,SC
Summary
Senior nonprofit executive, ministry leader, and community advocate with a strong record of expanding services, strengthening organizational systems, and leading mission-centered initiatives. Skilled in strategic visioning, governance, federal grant administration, and high-impact programming for vulnerable populations, including chronically homeless individuals, persons with disabilities, and those in crisis. A licensed Baptist minister with a leadership style grounded in compassion, accountability, and principled service. Recognized for driving organizational transformation, building collaborative networks, and representing agencies and ministries with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Project Care
Greenville, S.C.
09.2021 - Current
- Direct the activities and services of Project Care; Non-Profit organization providing supervision of direct staff, and collaborative partners
- Serve as the direct spokesperson for the organization
- Allocate personnel and select new staff as needed
- Address employee issues and oversee employee discipline, discharge, promotions, along with salary increases
- Ensure effective grant research and writing
- Effectively build and maintain viable community partnerships
- Work with the Board of Directors in setting the vision and goals of the organization and will guide and direct staff in their work to accomplish those goals
- Administer agency policy as established by the Board of Directors and will provide leadership and direction to staff
- Ensure that all funds are utilized properly in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances
- Review and maintain employee performance evaluations, contracts, presenting informative material for which provides effective and positive leadership for the organization
- Associated responsibilities include carrying out policies and procedures, managing overall operations, including personnel supervision and administration, hands-on daily financial management, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, building the annual budget, and coordination the annual audit
- Responsible for strategic planning, organization, and direction of the organization’s operations and programs
- Develops and implements consistent inventory and cost accounting policies, procedures, and operational reporting/metrics
- Oversees and reports on the organization’s results for the board of directors.
Senior Case Manager
Project Care
Greenville, S.C.
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Provide supportive, case management services to chronically homeless individuals living with a specific disability
- Provide crisis counseling, advocacy, and transportation when necessary
- Make periodic home visits as required
- Coordinate services to aid, information, referrals, and follow-up.
- Cooperated with local service providers, outreach workers, case managers and collaborative agencies to facilitate services for members.
License Examiner
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Administer road tests and accurately score written, and visual acuity tests and maneuvers.
- Processed completed and signed title documents through electronic vehicle registration program and maintained expert knowledge of computerized systems.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC11-2020
Associate of Science - Human Services
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC07-1999
Skills
Executive leadership and oversight
Ministry leadership and care
Federal grant administration
Strategic planning and governance
Community partnerships and collaboration
Program design and evaluation
Personnel leadership and development
Budget management and stewardship
Crisis counseling and advocacy
Public speaking and outreach
Policy development and compliance
Affiliations
Licensed Baptist Minister – Providing pastoral support, counseling, preaching, and community outreach.
• Vice President, Greenville Chapter – Upstate Continuum of Care
• Member, South Carolina Interagency Council on Homelessness
• Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated (2009 – Present)
Accomplishments
• Certified QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper (2020)
• Graduate, Municipal Association of South Carolina Elected Officials Program (2002)
• Elected Official, Greenwood City Council, Ward 3 Write-in Candidate (2002)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Project Care
09.2021 - Current
Senior Case Manager
Project Care
09.2015 - 09.2021
License Examiner
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
01.2013 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Southern Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Southern Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Human Services
Piedmont Technical College