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Chris Robey

Chris Robey

Executive Leader
Haslet,TX

Summary

Results-driven executive leader with a strong focus on growth and a proven track record of successfully expanding organizations. Successfully navigated a non-profit through the challenges of the COVID crisis, resulting in nearly doubling the budget and team headcount. Skilled in leading high-performing teams and cultivating diverse community stakeholders to maximize impact. Strategic thinker eager to leverage strong leadership and vision to drive organizational growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

VP of Operations

Texas Academy 4
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Lead a team responsible for operations enabling all fourth graders to have a mentor in fifty-five Title 1 public schools. Oversaw processes and procedures to support 100 team members and over 6000 volunteers to promote quality program delivery, child safety, and support fundraising efforts for program growth.
  • Spearheaded integration of advanced technology solutions to automate workflows and reduce manual errors.
  • Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Cultivated strong vendor relationships, enabling effective negotiation on pricing and terms for better cost control.
  • Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration, resulting in increased productivity and performance.

CEO

Teen Life
04.2018 - 08.2024
  • Chief Executive Officer leading an organization serving forty school districts and 1500 students annually in DFW and across the country.
  • Increased revenue (charitable funds raised) by 90% despite school shutdowns during COVID
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making frameworks, improving program evaluation and impact measurement processes.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates resulting in the doubling of our headcount.
  • Led organizational strategy development, aligning initiatives with mission to empower teens.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring sustainable growth through strategic budgeting and resource allocation.

Chief Operating Officer

Teen Life
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Led initiatives for program growth, evaluation, development of systems to better support a growing organization.
  • Partnered with third party vendor to develop an evaluation tool demonstrating consistent program efficacy year-over-year.
  • Served in a transition role supporting the organization through a leadership change.

Program Director

Teen Life
08.2012 - 01.2017
  • Launched a new program from pilot to highly successful and recognized public school intervention that is still in high demand.
  • Developed curriculum delivery instruments, volunteer recruitment procedures, evaluation metrics, as well as significant networking to support the program. T
  • his program has successfully served 13,000 students to date across 40 public school districts, primarily in Texas.

Student Pastor

Granbury Church of Christ
02.2006 - 07.2012
  • Developed and implemented engaging youth programs fostering spiritual growth and community involvement.
  • Mentored student leaders, enhancing their leadership skills and encouraging personal development.
  • Organized outreach initiatives, connecting students with local service opportunities to promote community engagement.
  • Collaborated with parents and church leadership to align youth activities with overall ministry objectives.

Education

Master of Science - Family Life Education

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
08.2008 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
08.1996 - 05.2001

Skills

  • Emotional awareness
  • Relationship builder
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Strategic visionary
  • Stakeholder recruitment
  • Results-driven
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Team building and motivation

Accomplishments

- PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification (candidate)

- Asana Workflow Specialist (2025)

- Vistage Key Group - (2022-2024)

- Leadership ISD Civic Voices Fellow (2020)

- Non Profit Management Certificate - CNM (2017)

- Outcomes Based Program Evaluation Certificate - CNM (2015)

- Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America (1995)

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsWork from home optionFlexible work hours

Quote

I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage

Software

Salesforce

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Slack

Asana

Interests

Music

Outdoors

Exercise

Family

Reading

Sports

Timeline

VP of Operations

Texas Academy 4
09.2024 - 06.2025

CEO

Teen Life
04.2018 - 08.2024

Chief Operating Officer

Teen Life
03.2017 - 03.2018

Program Director

Teen Life
08.2012 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Family Life Education

Lubbock Christian University
08.2008 - 05.2010

Student Pastor

Granbury Church of Christ
02.2006 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Midwestern State University
08.1996 - 05.2001

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