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Dalanee Kennon

Summary

Enthusiastic and seasoned learner who is determined to gain the knowledge, skills and experience through earning an MSW. Motivated to become a skilled therapist to use alongside MBA knowledge and business experience to strategically advise and work with LoveServes International and other nonprofits that implement programs to improve the health of families and communities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Advisory Board Member

LoveServes International
Ellenton, FL
2022 - Current

LoveServes is a nonprofit that offers mentoring and coaching to pastors in the Dominican Republic and Guatemala to develop healthy churches that serve their communities. A large component of the effort is through family counseling. They established one of the largest counseling centers in the Dominican Republic.

  • Offer counsel, feedback and ideas to organization's leaders on operations since 2016.
  • Advise on strategic matters for expansion to other countries outside of the Dominican Republic and Guatemala, and Brazil.
  • Lead marketing efforts and strategies and manage social media accounts.

Grace Kids Ministry Service Coordinator

Grace Community Church
Sarasota, FL
11.2022 - Current
  • Assist children's pastor in overseeing Grace Kids Ministry at Grace Community Church.
  • Observe, adjust and implement changes to provide excellent care for all children and families that come through four weekly services.
  • Greet and support families at check-in and check-out.
  • Analyze metrics to improve and optimize security, support and service.
  • Monitored safety to maintain standards to protect children in our care.
  • Contribute in developing and implementing programs and training.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with volunteers.
  • Developing Operation Standards and Protocols, Procedures for employees, and volunteers.
  • Developing classroom standards and parent guideline.

Business Director

Kennon Financial
Sarasota, FL
01.2012 - Current
  • Coach clients' transition from work to retied life.
  • Counsel clients during stock market volatility.
  • Oversee process improvement initiatives.
  • Manage development issues.
  • Spearhead marketing initiatives.

Stay-at-Home Parent

Self-employed
Sarasota, FL
07.2006 - Current
  • Mother of four children ages 10, 12, 14, 16.
  • Two special needs children. Actively engaged with therapeutic and psychiatric care.
  • Raising four children in all aspects with hopes they are compassionate, independent, productive, balanced individuals who will contribute to society in their unique ways.

Logistics and Volunteer Lead

Grace Community Church-Hurricane Distribution Cent
Sarasota, FL
09.2022 - 12.2022

Grace Community Church was designated as a hurricane relief distribution center. During the first week there were over 1000 volunteers.

  • Full-time volunteer.
  • Work closely with pastors and church staff to coordinate efforts of the operation.
  • Ensure flow and supply chain efficiency and address issues as they arise.
  • Lead, listen, motivate and train volunteers.

Education

MBA - Business And Logistics

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
12.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Business

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12.1999

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL
1998

Skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Emotional Support
  • Operations Support
  • Scheduling
  • Project planning and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Procurement and sales
  • Business Development
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self-Motivated
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Research and Analysis
  • Child care and development
  • Volunteer leadership and supervision

References

Becca Chin-Yee

Internship Director/Academic Administrator

Grace Community Church

Becca@gracesarasota.com

(941) 284-2474

Professional

Stephanie Smith

Chief Operations Officer

LoveServes International

Stephanie@loveserves.org

(727) 480-6172

Professional

Dr. Emily Sheets

Child Psychologist

dremilysheets@gmail.com

(941) 924-0123

Personal

Peter Swanson

President

LoveServes International

(941) 376-0799

peter@loveserves.org

Professional

Evelyn Tonn

kids@grace Ministry Director

Grace Community Church

Evelyn.Tonn@gracesarasota.com

(941) 321-0193

Professional

Timeline

Grace Kids Ministry Service Coordinator

Grace Community Church
11.2022 - Current

Logistics and Volunteer Lead

Grace Community Church-Hurricane Distribution Cent
09.2022 - 12.2022

Business Director

Kennon Financial
01.2012 - Current

Stay-at-Home Parent

Self-employed
07.2006 - Current

Advisory Board Member

LoveServes International
2022 - Current

MBA - Business And Logistics

University of North Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Business

University of South Florida

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Dalanee Kennon