Darryl Harrison Ford
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Innovative CEO bringing progressive career spanning operations, client management and communications. Excellent business acumen and strategic planning skills to drive profitability and margins year over year. Known for strong leadership and communication skills to build and maintain profitable relationships while exceeding sales and revenue goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor/CEO
Ikon Community Church
Atlanta, GA
01.2011 - Current
- Built strategic relationships with local business owners, government leaders and stakeholders in the community which included negotiating contracts and resolving conflicts.
- Built and led a core team, dividing the project work into discrete tasks which involved cross-functional collaboration with a focus on inclusivity which included implicit bias training.
- Demonstrated exemplary verbal communication skills by giving weekly presentations
- Resolved conflicts among staff and 200+ congregants by utilizing problem solving and decision making skills.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented culture remain innovative and push progress.
- Coached and guided staff members to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
Legal Intern
U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Lilburn, GA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Investigated, conciliated, and resolved complex and often highly sensitive allegations of discrimination related to fair housing
- Performed reviews of fair housing policies and the practices of recipients of federal funds (e.g
- Public Housing Authorities, Assisted Housing, and other HUD subsidized housing programs) in order to secure compliance under Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 109, Section 504, and Executive Order 11063.
Director of Connections
Bethel Church
Crown Point , IN
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Developed a functional strategy that improved and optimized opportunities in assimilating 2500+ congregants into the organization
- Utilized exceptional problem solving skills in leading a team of 100+ to drive tangible results in community outreach which included partnerships with local schools and churches designed to increase literacy rates and decrease recidivism rates.
- Recruited, hired, on-boarded, trained, developed and supervised connections staff.
District manager
Speedway Super America
Chicago, IL
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Utilized analytical skills in connecting business needs to efficient tech solutions which included the optimization of video/DVR recording software to mitigate store losses
- Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, training and development, as well as compensation and benefits for 300+ employees
- Supervised 13 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
Weather Forecaster
United States Air Force, USAF
Fairbanks, AK
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Utilized exceptional problem solving and analysis skills in forecasting atmospheric conditions for aircrews and staff personnel in wartime battle operations
- Demonstrated the ability to thrive in ambiguous, complex and sophisticated situations in providing support to air and ground crews during the capture of Saddam Hussein during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Provided scientific data related to climatological and meteorological concerns to high level government representatives and research institutions to affect positive policy changes.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
Atlanta, GA05.2023
M.S. - Management, Strategy & Leadership
Michigan State University - Eli Broad School of Business
East Lansing, MI05.2017
B.S - Information Management Systems
Liberty University
05.2010
Skills
- Policy Development
- Relationship and Team Building
- Financial Management
- Board Oversight
- Integrity and Transparency
- Stakeholder Management
Timeline
Legal Intern
U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development
06.2021 - 08.2021
Pastor/CEO
Ikon Community Church
01.2011 - Current
Director of Connections
Bethel Church
01.2008 - 01.2011
District manager
Speedway Super America
01.2007 - 01.2008
Weather Forecaster
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2000 - 01.2006
Juris Doctor -
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
M.S. - Management, Strategy & Leadership
Michigan State University - Eli Broad School of Business
B.S - Information Management Systems
Liberty University
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