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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Dr. Deborah Harris

Dr. Deborah Harris

Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Summary

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.

Educational and leadership development with unparalleled organizational accomplishment, and project management expertise skillfully used to bolster personal acumen, identity, and achievements. Highly creative strategist able to transform wide-ranging educational, operational, and personnel resources into successful programs. Tenacious self-motivated problem solver skilled in meeting tight deadlines, managing 200+ students, members, and volunteer teams, and external resources needed for growth and enhancement.

Excels in policy and procedure development, risk management, and team building Security Clearance, Executive Management, Staff Development, Organizational Development Event Planning, Management, Program Management, Conference Management, Relationship Management Special Project Management, Course Facilitation, Public Speaking, Training and Development, Volunteer Recruitment' Budget Management Policy and Procedure Development, Problem Resolution, Risk Management.

Seasoned Director of Development and Education offering 25 years of expertise in special education, mentoring, and ministry event planning with success in meeting core requirements, goals, and objectives as designed by industry standards, and excited to develop skills and talents, creativity, and leadership to meet the goals of every market's interest.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice Area Moderator - Alli-Kiski Valley

Allegheny Union Baptist Association
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2017 - Current
  • Allegheny Union Baptist Association Non-profit
    Ordained Baptist Minister
    Congress of Christian Education and Ministerial Development
    Vice Area Vice-Moderator - Alli-Kiski Valley
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional community educational and development service - Reflecting 25 years of faithful service
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new Ministerial and educational opportunities.
  • Worked with association members and ministries to deliver requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for workshop and meetings.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including counseling and intervention.
  • Motivated and encouraged members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Created workshop syllubus and study agenda communication materials for classes or meetings.
  • Mentoring and resolution counseling interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.

Executive Director

Divine Designing Ministries, INC
New Kensington, PA
01.2000 - 01.2022
  • Developed innovative training and promotional strategies for 10,000 diverse students, enhancing their talents for growth and development. Key accomplishments include:
  • Implemented educational tools and resources to foster positive growth.
  • Conducted weekly study groups and classes.
  • Collaborated with organizational leadership and the board to shape operational strategy.
  • Exercised appropriate educational tools and elements required for positive growth and development
  • Conduct multiple weekly study groups and classes.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and the board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Implemented educational tools and resources necessary for fostering positive growth and development.
  • Conducted multiple weekly study groups and classes.
  • Collaborated closely with organizational leadership and the board of directors to shape operational strategy

Conference Coordinator/Program Manager

Vocellect, INC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2008 - 07.2010
  • Global provider of voice recognition services and international conferences.
  • Facilitated opportunities for global exchange of technology and strategies.
  • 1500 members from six countries gathered and participated in an intense four-day education and demonstration of technologies.
  • Developed all necessary accommodations from breakouts, panel discussions, classrooms, work space, demonstration platforms, and educational segments, various elements of educational advancements. The finale of this glorious meeting and summation presented attendees with a global mixture of magnificent cuisine.
  • Planned, virtual, and simulcasted meetings and team conferences, including drafting agendas, supplying pre-event informational materials, preparing venues, and following up with attendees to clarify or provide additional pertinent information
  • Directed education production in collaboration with sponsors, hosts, and internal team managers.

CS50 Event Manager

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2006 - 05.2007
  • The School of Sciences celebrated 50 years of education to which provided the privilege to engage and manage talents of all ages.
  • This educational five-day & night event was constructed for 2500 and countless numbers of virtual alumni and students of the School of Science. The list of speakers and attendees was extensive ranging areas and backgrounds. Consisting of but not limited to the Founder of the Internet, Microsoft, Apple, Skype, and more.
  • Oversaw classroom dedications, ground-breaking ceremonies, Presentations of local Computer technologies, and enhanced methods of innovative processes.
  • The week consisted of guest speakers, challenges, displays, student education, political speakers, press box areas and more.
  • Managed 150 student volunteers and assistants
  • Provided excellent service and attention to all participating guests face-to-face, virtually, or through phone conversations
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
  • Motivated and encouraged faculty and student members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground, and building relationships

Education

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership and Management

University Of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
06.2012

Master of Arts - Communications and Information Systems

Robert Morris University, Coraopolis, PA
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts and Illustration

Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
05.1998

Associate of Science - Graphic Communications

Community College Of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA
05.1996

Skills

  • Author of five Devotional manuscripts
  • Published Doctoral Dissertation
  • Organizational Leadership and Management
  • Ordained Baptist Minister
  • Educator - Congress of Christian Education and Ministerial Development
  • Vice Area Moderator - Alli-Kiski Valley
  • Pastor, Divine Designing Ministries, INC
  • Public Speaker, Educator
  • Business startups, student education, ministry community workshops for churches, women's organizations, and youth development
  • Cross-trained in Leadership and Management, preaching and teaching
  • Personal service - Ministerial counseling/mentoring
  • Remote service - virtual classrooms, Zoom, Meetup, Skype, etc

Affiliations

  • Allegheny Baptist Union Association
  • Association of Graphic Communications
  • American Writers & Artist institute
  • Chatham University ACT 101 Advisory Board
  • Congress of Christian Education
  • National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners
  • National Association of Professional Women
  • Religious Conference Meeting Association
  • Urban Youth Action Alumni Board Member
  • Women and Clergy Leaders

Certification

Allegheny Baptist Union Association

Alpha Psi Alumni - University of Phoenix

IWLA Women Leadership & Excellence Award Recipient

Micro Enterprise Corp. Business Certificate

NAPW Woman of the Year

Phi Beta Kappa Alumni

Second Baptist Church, Leechburg, Co-Pastor

Women of Robert Morris University Recipient

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Developed and implemented a job fair for people living with disabilities that has become an annual event.
  • Developed and implemented a job fair for people living with disabilities which has become an annual event.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementFlexible work hoursWork from home optionTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekWork-life balance

Timeline

Vice Area Moderator - Alli-Kiski Valley - Allegheny Union Baptist Association
07.2017 - Current
Conference Coordinator/Program Manager - Vocellect, INC
01.2008 - 07.2010
CS50 Event Manager - Carnegie Mellon University
05.2006 - 05.2007
Executive Director - Divine Designing Ministries, INC
01.2000 - 01.2022
University Of Phoenix - Ph.D., Organizational Leadership and Management
Robert Morris University - Master of Arts, Communications and Information Systems
Chatham University - Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts and Illustration
Community College Of Allegheny County - Associate of Science, Graphic Communications

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