Dr. Michael Patterson
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
A transformational leader with 30+ years of experience in building multi-cultural organizations and brokering collaborative community partnerships with stakeholders. Enthusiastic attitude with an exceptional ability for leadership development, staff management, and facilitating environments that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. Entrepreneurial [Job Title] offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams. Knowledgeable Executive Officer, with [Number] years of experience in [Branch]. Adept at planning all types of schedules and double-checking travel logistics. Knowledgeable about unit administration and committed to timely payroll. Forward-thinking [Job Title] with solid history of accomplishment in [Industry] settings. Keep operations smooth and consistent to maintain company stability and sustainability. Articulate and personable leader with excellent program management, strategic planning and operational oversight abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Be A Peacemaker Inc
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with the board of Directors to identify, create, and implement strategic plans to actualize business objectives
- Identify, recruit, train, and develop a talented team of volunteers who can lead critical departments and manage strategic initiatives
- Develop the organizational culture and promote transparency and collaboration throughout the organization
- Develop partnerships with other community organizations and stakeholders
- Identify potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect business interests
- Identify potential sources of investment and organize fundraising efforts
- Represent the company at social and corporate events in ways that strengthen the brand and communicate the company’s message.
DEI Consultant
01.2020 - Current
- Perform research and analyze data and trends related to DEI
- Develop DEI training, policies, and procedures
- Write and distribute surveys, requests, and questionnaires to collect data on DEI
- Then, compile and analyze the data to create reports for HR
- Work with stakeholders to support antiracist and antibias practices and policies
- Develop actionable project plans and collaborate with others to execute programs, events, and trainings
- Answer employee questions about the organization's progress on a specific issue or help them understand the equity resources available to them
- Create volunteer and community engagement opportunities for employees to experience.
Volunteer Coordinator
Best Academy
01.2018 - Current
- Sourcing and recruiting volunteers through various techniques
- Recruiting and training new volunteers, and providing orientation and training
- Matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills
- Keeping a database of volunteer information and skills, and keeping volunteers informed
- Directing all volunteer and special event activities, and working closely with team members to identify volunteer needs
- Communicating frequently with volunteers to ensure they are satisfied and well-placed
- Engaging and recognizing volunteers
- Developing key community relationships that are the catalyst for others' commitment to the organization's mission.
Senior Minister
The Path Church
01.2007 - Current
- Manage the organization’s core functions in finance, administration, communication, and growth development
- Streamline staff job descriptions; align compensation packages with roles and responsibilities
- Address the needs of teens, university students, single moms, and professionals and develop peer leadership models
- Strategize partnerships with various nonprofit organizations
- Spearheaded planning of bi-annual conferences from 2008 to the present.
Adjunct Professor
Morehouse College
01.2005 - Current
- Teaching college courses, preparing lectures and discussion questions, and teaching the material presented in the course syllabus
- Developing instructional materials, syllabi, and assignments
- Assessing student performance, potential, and achievement
- Providing extra support to students who require it, scheduling consultation times, and providing constructive feedback for students
- Grading coursework and administering exams
- Assigning reading and practice material, conducting office hours, and using instructional technology
- Create and implement programs and services related to college/school districts in Southwest Atlanta
- Help to promote a college culture of inclusion where students have developed and graduated into their respective fields
- Mentored students and advised in ways that empowered them to develop holistically
- Liaison with educational, professional, and external institutions to the college.
Adjunct Instructor
Georgia Perimeter College
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Teaching college courses, preparing lectures and discussion questions, and teaching the material presented in the course syllabus
- Developing instructional materials, syllabi, and assignments
- Assessing student performance, potential, and achievement
- Providing extra support to students who require it, scheduling consultation times, and providing constructive feedback to students
- Grading coursework and administering exams
- Assigning reading and practice material, conducting office hours, and using instructional technology.
Lead Minister
Bronx, New York City Church of Christ
01.1992 - 01.2003
- Manage the organization’s core functions in finance, administration, communication, and growth development
- Streamline staff job descriptions; align compensation packages with roles and responsibilities
- Address the needs of teens, university students, single moms, and professionals and develop peer leadership models
- Strategize partnerships with various nonprofit organizations
- Facilitated the organization of small groups in geographic areas
- Strategized and implemented best practices for members with special needs
- Created a feedback loop so leaders and members had constant and clear communication
- Managed annual giving initiatives for foreign missions netting over 500K annual
- Also managed local operating budget of 1.5 million.
Education
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership -
Master of Science in History -
Bachelor of Arts in History -
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Facilitation
- Organizational and Leadership Development
- Budget Management
- Policy Development and Analysis
- Experienced and Effective Development of DEI Initiatives
Publications
- "Running with the Lions: Mentoring the Millennial Generation"
- "Church and Public-School Partnerships: Creating Educational Equality" (Dissertation)
Affiliations
Board Experience:
- Chair, Board of Directors, Greater Atlanta Church of Christ
- Chair, Board of Directors, The Path Church (Current)
- Board of Directors, Impact Campus Ministry 2021-present
- Atlanta Public School GO Team Member, Best Academy 2019-present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CEO
Be A Peacemaker Inc
01.2020 - Current
DEI Consultant
01.2020 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Best Academy
01.2018 - Current
Senior Minister
The Path Church
01.2007 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Morehouse College
01.2005 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Georgia Perimeter College
01.2005 - 01.2009
Lead Minister
Bronx, New York City Church of Christ
01.1992 - 01.2003