Demetrius Colbert
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Staff Now Cares
02.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Founding Executive Director
Fellowship Phoenix
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Lead Pastor
Vertical Church Phoenix
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Lead Pastor
Fellowship Phoenix
11.2010 - 01.2015
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Executive Director
Alpha Group Administrators
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
COO
Kingdom In The Valley Christian Church
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Monitored and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for organizational growth and competitiveness.
- Identified and mitigated operational risks to minimize potential negative impacts on organization.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company.
- Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
- Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for 1 location
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Innovative and Visionary
- People and Culture
- Training and Development
- Operational Efficiency
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Coaching and Counseling
- Leadership and People Development
- Performance Optimization Strategies
Certification
Certified Life Coach
Certified life coach
A life coach helps clients identify their passions, strengths, and values, and helps them align these with their career choices and relationships. They provide guidance and support to help clients set goals and develop strategies to achieve success and fulfillment
I help clients in different areas of their life, including:
- Personal challenges
- Career challenges
- Improving the quality of their lives
I also help clients by:
- Teaching emotional and behavioral regulation techniques
- Developing individualized plans to support clients in achieving their goals
- Providing guidance, resources, and strategies to help clients reach their desired outcomes
- Facilitating effective and meaningful conversations with clients to identify areas of improvement
- Evaluating clients' advancement toward goal actualization
- Encouraging continued and sustainable progress
Timeline
Executive Director
Staff Now Cares
02.2023 - Current
Founding Executive Director
Fellowship Phoenix
01.2017 - 01.2021
Lead Pastor
Vertical Church Phoenix
01.2016 - 03.2020
Lead Pastor
Fellowship Phoenix
11.2010 - 01.2015
Executive Director
Alpha Group Administrators
06.2009 - 03.2011
COO
Kingdom In The Valley Christian Church
08.2005 - 06.2009
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College