Darnell Rice
Mabelvale
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience as Senior Pastor at Magnet Cove United Methodist Church, excelling in community engagement and public speaking. Proven track record in curriculum design and project management, fostering spiritual growth and enhancing local outreach initiatives. Recognized for effective conflict resolution and team collaboration, driving impactful change within diverse communities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Magnet Cove United Methodist Church
Malvern
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw and officiated key church ceremonies including baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Provided pastoral counseling and emotional support to congregants during personal crises.
- Organized community outreach initiatives to enhance local engagement and church visibility.
- Supported spiritual growth through small groups, Bible studies, and prayer gatherings.
Chief Membership and Engagement Officer
The Confess Project of America
Little Rock
06.2018 - 05.2024
- Deliver community presentations and educational workshops, both within the agency and to the community. Deliver a variety of content at the thrice-annual new staff, volunteer, and intern training.
- Shared responsibility for employee and community engagement with multicultural organizational perspective and Steps to End Mental Health Stigma within the Black community.
- Provided technical support to existing programs and provided training to employees and volunteers for the new curriculum.
- Developed a new curriculum and provided guidance to employees under my supervision to implement guidelines to program standards.
Adjunct Professor/2nd Chance Pell Grant/Coordinator
Shorter College
North Little Rock
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Develop and implement curriculum, lesson plans, and assignments that foster engaging class discussions.
- Plan and deliver instructional lectures in multiple courses for undergraduate students majoring in various fields.
- Administer exams and evaluation tools to assess students' performance, knowledge, and comprehension of learning objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum with educational standards and goals.
Paraprofessional
Rutledge Academy School
Athens
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Coordinated daily activities to support and oversee planning for academic programs, activities, and field trips.
- Managed and maintained accurate and updated lesson plans, curricular materials, and instructional guides.
- Monitored students’ academic achievements by completing daily recordings of grades, attendance, and conduct reports.
- Performed inventory management by maintaining, distributing, collecting, and organizing classroom supplies valued over $500.
Program/Project Manager
Arkansas PROMISE
Little Rock
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Managed a 20-client caseload to ensure the attainment of PROMISE grant goals, data collection, and comprehensive reporting.
- Delivered intensive case management to participants and their families by assessing overall needs, and identifying support and resource services to address deficiencies.
- Maintained detailed case files to assist the management team in tracking outcomes and progress.
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance service delivery and outreach efforts.
Mental Health Paraprofessional and Floor Supervisor
Ozark Guidance Center
Springdale
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Led daily operations and supervised a team of 7 mental health paraprofessionals.
- Successfully and professionally diffuse critical crises following regulatory standards and facility guidelines.
- Earned recognition for consistently maintaining safety and confidentiality at all times for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Developed, scheduled, and facilitated weekly tutoring sessions in Math, Science, English to five students.
Customer Service Representative
Avis Car Rental
Little Rock
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Oversaw, monitored, and reviewed contracts to determine extensions, modifications, and terminations.
- Collected and compiled data to generate comprehensive reports, with detailed findings of discrepancies.
- Maintained electronic files by using various computer systems and applications.
- Significantly improved customer service processes by implementing corrective action plans, and providing resolutions for identified problems.
- Processed rental agreements and ensured compliance with company policies.
Customer Service Representative
Bale Honda, Inc.
Little Rock
05.2004 - 05.2017
- Delivered prompt responses to customers' inquiries about billing, vehicle pricing, and services.
- Scheduled daily appointments for seven sales consultations, test drives, and detail maintenance.
- Completed four weekly vehicle modes of transport to various dealerships.
- Consistently exceeded customer service expectations by achieving an 'Excellent' rating on surveys.
Education
Master of Science - Theological Studies
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, ARMaster of Arts - Management and Leadership
Webster University
Webster Groves, MOSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Leadership development
- Community engagement
- Project management
- Curriculum design
Affiliations
- Arkansas State Independent Living Council, Board Member
- American Express Social Justice Fellow
- Starting Bloc Fellow
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Magnet Cove United Methodist Church
06.2024 - Current
Chief Membership and Engagement Officer
The Confess Project of America
06.2018 - 05.2024
Program/Project Manager
Arkansas PROMISE
02.2018 - 09.2018
Mental Health Paraprofessional and Floor Supervisor
Ozark Guidance Center
02.2018 - 09.2018
Adjunct Professor/2nd Chance Pell Grant/Coordinator
Shorter College
08.2017 - 03.2020
Paraprofessional
Rutledge Academy School
08.2017 - 03.2020
Customer Service Representative
Avis Car Rental
12.2015 - 05.2017
Customer Service Representative
Bale Honda, Inc.
05.2004 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Theological Studies
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Master of Arts - Management and Leadership
Webster University
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