Dominic Gordon
Lebanon,KY
Summary
Talented Executive Director experienced in developing and managing staff, budgets and programs to achieve results. Offering more than 14 years of experience at multiple levels. Applies skills in ministry, leadership, mentoring and training to motivate organization's members in meeting organizational mission and program goals. Successfully raises public awareness about community-based programs and services.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
One Bridge to Hope
Springfield, KY
04.2023 - Current
- Responsible for operations and administration of One Bridge to Hope, a faith based drug and alcohol rehabilitation and transformational program from April 2023. As of 2024 OBTH transitioned to a therapeutic boarding school for adolescent girls and emergency shelter.
- Financial management of facility, regulatory compliance and program development
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling
- Ensure facility compliance to federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Works closely with Court Designated Workers, DCBS, Social Workers, Department of Juvenile Justice, Kentucky Courts and Judges
- Manage fundraising, networking and collaborating with community partners
- Interim Executive Director: April - July 2023
Assistant Director/Chaplain
One Bridge to Hope
Springfield, Kentucky
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted Director in program development, networking, collaboration, fundraising and day to day running of drug rehabilitation and transformational program for women.
- TCADC: Conducted counseling sessions, parenting classes, and taught drug rehabilitation programs to women who were homeless, leaving incarceration, victims of abuse, and estranged from their families.
- Target Case Manager: conducted client assessment, development of client treatment plans and support.
- Attended court proceedings with clients and their families.
Spiritual Director
Signature Liberty Care and Rehabilitation
Liberty, KY
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Provided crisis support to employees, residents and their families.
- Management Team Member: provided spiritual direction to Management Team.
- Provided leadership, staff development and training of employees.
- Offered Palliative Care (end of life care) for terminally ill residents.
- Conducted memorial services, church services, and Bible studies for residents and the local community.
- Planned and directed Liberty Care's first fundraising auction, which raised $22, 000 for a van for residents.
- CNA Certified
- CPR Certified
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Marion County Public Schools
Lebanon, KY
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
Residential Assistant
Communicare
Springfield, KY
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Provided residential care for adults with mental disabilities.
- Administered medications, provided transportation, maintained medical records and logs.
- Fostered a loving family atmosphere.
- Utilized the Kentucky Harvest Feeding America Program
- Focused on client safety and wellness.
- Extensive internal training and certifications. (Available upon request)
Homeschool Teacher
Gordon Christian School
Lebanon, KY
08.1990 - 05.2006
- Created lesson plans, activities, and assessments to assess student progress in their learning journey.
- Achievements: All five students received numerous awards in Fine Arts at Kentucky State Fair Competitions. All attended Campbellsville University Dual Honors Program, earning college credit while in high school. Traveled to eleven foreign countries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY12-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KYSome College (No Degree) - Music
Morehead State University
Morehead, KYHigh School Diploma -
Somerset High School
Somerset, KY06-1982
Skills
- Program Management
- Report compilation
- Operations Management
- Client and Community Relations
- Event Planning
- Networking
International Humanitarian Aid & Volunteer Work
Foreign Missions: Secua Ecuador, Panavajes and Vilnius Lithuania, and San Quetine Mexico.
Christian Based Volunteer: Camp Horsin' Around, Camp Crestwood, Camp Acton, Camp Center for Courageous Kids
Timeline
Executive Director
One Bridge to Hope
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Director/Chaplain
One Bridge to Hope
04.2020 - 03.2023
Spiritual Director
Signature Liberty Care and Rehabilitation
04.2015 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Marion County Public Schools
08.2012 - 03.2015
Residential Assistant
Communicare
08.2009 - 05.2011
Homeschool Teacher
Gordon Christian School
08.1990 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Music
Morehead State University
High School Diploma -
Somerset High School