Chris Carpenter
Hamlet,NC
Summary
Accomplished leader with comprehensive expertise in all facets of Habitat for Humanity operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Construction and Land Development
Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity
07.2024 - Current
- Oversaw construction projects, managing timelines and quality for new builds and urgent repairs.
- Led development of neighborhood projects, enhancing community infrastructure and livability.
- Conducted land research and secured sites for building and development, facilitating project initiation.
- Collaborated with city planning officials to ensure zoning updates supported affordable housing initiatives.
- Established relationships with developers to secure affordable housing opportunities. with developers to secure new affordable housing in their newly built neighborhoods
- Implemented the Urgent Repair Program using CDBG and Mecklenburg County CRT funding.
Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Scotland County NC
01.2016 - 07.2024
- Led resource development efforts, including fundraising, grant writing, and securing gifts in kind, while coordinating events like Apostle Build to enhance community engagement.
- Established partnerships with government agencies, securing funding for community projects that addressed local needs.
- Oversaw Finance, ReStore, Family Services, and Development Committees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective resource allocation.
- Developed strategic plans, operating plans, and annual budgets for the Board of Directors' annual planning.
- Executed the strategic plans and annual budgets approved by the Board.
- Oversaw all personnel activities, such as creating positions for organizational support, hiring team members, and providing leadership training.
- Oversee the Building and Repair Projects in Scotland County including work funded by The State of North Carolina Governor’s Office and USDA
- Maintain relationship with HFHI including all reporting and compliance
Executive Director
Chesterfield County Habitat for Humanity
10.2012 - 12.2015
- Developed strategic plans, operating plans, and annual budgets for Board of Directors, guiding annual planning efforts.
- Implemented the Board-approved strategic plans and annual budgets.
- Forged strategic alliances with government entities to secure project funding and enhance community outreach.
- Developed resources through fundraising, grant writing, and securing gifts in kind, including events like Bike to Build, Run with the Knights, and Apostle Build.
- Managed all personnel by creating positions to support the organization, hiring team members, and training leadership.
- Oversaw building and repair projects in Chesterfield County, including the first home in SC fully funded through partnership with USDA.
Affiliate Operations Manager and Richmond County Director
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
04.2009 - 10.2012
- Oversaw daily operations of Affiliate in Moore and Richmond County, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Wrote and reported on grants for capacity building, federal SHOP, and private foundations, enhancing funding opportunities.
- Managed the Employee Benefit Program administered through First Carolina C.
- Collaborated with fundraising committees to plan and execute events such as Annual Golf Tournament and Gala, driving community engagement.
Education
Associate in Arts -
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NCSkills
- land development
- zoning compliance
- project management
- budgeting
- contract negotiation
- community engagement
Custom
Current President -Hamlet Seaboard Festival Committee
Timeline
Director of Construction and Land Development
Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity
07.2024 - Current
Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Scotland County NC
01.2016 - 07.2024
Executive Director
Chesterfield County Habitat for Humanity
10.2012 - 12.2015
Affiliate Operations Manager and Richmond County Director
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
04.2009 - 10.2012
Associate in Arts -
Richmond Community College