D. POVEROMO
Houston,Texas
Summary
Seasoned relationship builder gifted in inspiring and nurturing connectedness among people. Particularly adept at nurturing parent, student and mentor relationships, fueled by a deep love for Jesus. Gifted storyteller, utilizing the power of personal narrative to effectively articulate stories of transformation. Successfully shepherds multiple projects to completion, demonstrating sustained growth. Well-organized creative thinker and highly motivated self-starter with an exceptional work ethic, a gift of hospitality, and a passion for people.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Educational Programs & Client Services
LifeHouse
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Supervise and guide 5 LH staff members, promoting clarity and effectiveness in department roles and responsibilities.
- Design and implement a tiered admissions framework to evaluate client eligibility and program success.
- Develop trauma-informed policies and procedures to ensure LH program compliance with governing entities.
- Foster meaningful connections with program participants promoting goal setting and achievement.
- Produce weekly reports summarizing program performance alongside client outcomes for Executive Director dissemination.
- Manage annual program budgeting process, including forecasting and financial planning for model expansion.
- Collaborate with program guest facilitators to enhance content delivery and promote student engagement.
- Ensure optimal living conditions and resident safety across the LifeHouse multi-unit residential community.
Women's Chaplain
Houston Christian High School
Houston, Texas
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Built lasting relationships with students and their families, offering daily counsel and ongoing support as an extension of the HC Counseling Department.
- Planned spiritually rich, weekly Chapel services supporting 500+ students in developing a Biblical worldview.
- Coordinated student-focused retreats fostering ongoing community among students and staff, while undergirding the mission and values of the school.
- Crafted weekly, inspiring, Biblically rooted video devotionals for a student-staff audience, promoting spiritual growth.
- Mentored forty college-bound seniors on a monthly basis.
- Co-chaired the HC Spiritual Life Committee to develop, implement, and assess programming across the HC campus.
- Organized annual HC campus-wide Serve Day for 500+ students, faculty, and staff.
- Managed allocated department budget of $40,000.
Manager of Instruction-Curriculum and Training
WorkFaith Connection
Houston, Texas
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Restructured WorkFaith's 42-hour course for job seekers to a 20-hour virtual platform, making it accessible for a national audience.
- Nurtured meaningful, face-to-face relationships with approximately 25 WorkFaith donor-volunteers weekly, connecting them to opportunities to engage with students.
- Trained, scheduled, and managed 8 instruction team members and 5 guest lecturers, creating high-quality instructional programming.
- Evaluated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), analyzing NetSuite reports for the purpose of improving the retention of 450-550 clients annually.
- Hosted weekly program graduation attended by community partners, donors, church congregants, and student families.
Alumni Relations Manager
WorkFaith Connection
Houston, Texas
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Developed relevant alumni programming, serving 700 graduates annually, coordinating quarterly events, nurturing life-giving community through shared service.
- Directed alumni leadership and ambassador teams in creating and managing graduate-led initiatives with local non-profits.
- Created budget and managed allocated alumni funding ($20,000 budget).
Middle School Bible Teacher
Second Baptist School
Houston, Texas
08.2007 - 07.2015
- Facilitated student-centered Harkness discussion model, for groups of 12-16, focused on Biblical, New-Testament text.
- Established community non-profit partnerships and coordinated quarterly service initiatives for middle school students.
- Coordinated weekly chapel services for 400+ Second Baptist students, faculty, and staff.
Education
B.S.E. - Early Childhood Endorsement
Baylor University
Waco, TX12-1997
Skills
- Effective Relationship Builder
- Mission-Focused Approach
- Self-Motivated Professional
- Established Network in Houston
- Reliable Team Member
- Baylor Enthusiast
Certification
- Trauma Competent Caregiver, Trauma Free World, 05/22
- Recovery Coach, Texas Department of State Health Services, 07/18
- Harkness Pedagogy, Second Baptist School, 05/15
REFERENCES
- James Steen, PhD.- Houston Christian University- Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing; jsteen@HC.edu. 713.299.1323.
- Steve Livingston, PhD.- Houston Christian High School- Founding Head of School; smlhouston@gmail.com. 713.822.3220.
- Jan Pearson, M.Ed.- Houston Christian High School- Director of Counseling and College Guidance (retired); janetmpearson1955@gmail.com. 832.289.1049.
Timeline
Director of Educational Programs & Client Services
LifeHouse
08.2023 - Current
Women's Chaplain
Houston Christian High School
08.2020 - 07.2023
Manager of Instruction-Curriculum and Training
WorkFaith Connection
10.2017 - 07.2020
Alumni Relations Manager
WorkFaith Connection
08.2015 - 10.2017
Middle School Bible Teacher
Second Baptist School
08.2007 - 07.2015
- Trauma Competent Caregiver, Trauma Free World, 05/22
- Recovery Coach, Texas Department of State Health Services, 07/18
- Harkness Pedagogy, Second Baptist School, 05/15
B.S.E. - Early Childhood Endorsement
Baylor University
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