Eric Tillman
Newburgh,IN
Summary
Team-focused Community Development Coordinator interested in working for and alongside local people. Neighborhood engagement specialist possessing the skills needed to encourage activities within the community. Looking to tackle new challenges with an organization that appreciates talents in successful neighborhood revitalization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Neighborhood Revitalization Specialist/Coordinator
Community One
Evansville, IN
01.2022 - Current
- Established relationships with key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to foster collaboration within the community.
- Collaborated with local government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations to build partnerships for community initiatives.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss issues related to the local community.
- Researched and analyzed data related to the needs of the local population.
- Created reports on the progress of community development projects.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to community development topics.
- Coordinated efforts with other departments within the organization to ensure successful outcomes for projects.
- Prepared presentations outlining current research findings regarding socio-economic conditions.
- Analyzed potential risks associated with new developments or proposed changes.
- Created community development strategies, both short-term and long range, which would encourage redevelopment within rural economies.
- Planned and administered budgets for programs, equipment and support services.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
Youth Minister
The Rock Church
Evansville, IN
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Developed and coordinated youth ministry activities such as retreats, mission trips, service projects, bible studies, and worship services.
- Organized and led weekly meetings for youth groups to discuss spiritual topics, current issues, and other relevant matters.
- Provided spiritual guidance to individuals in the group regarding personal issues or conflicts.
- Mentored young adults in the development of leadership skills through various activities.
- Cultivated relationships with local churches, schools, businesses, and organizations to benefit the youth ministry program.
- Collaborated with church staff members to develop effective strategies for engaging teens in church programs.
- Designed outreach initiatives aimed at increasing participation of teenagers in community events.
- Encouraged meaningful conversations between teens about important social issues within their communities.
- Advocated for young members of church internally and in general community.
- Worked with senior pastors to lead Sunday morning and mid-week worship services.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
Entrepreneur
Holy Drip LLC
Evansville, IN
05.2016 - Current
- Set direction to establish desired image for business.
- Developed strategies for building income, distribution models and customer acquisition plans.
- Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
- Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
- Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
- Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
- Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
- Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
Operator
ACE Extrusion
Evansville, IN
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
- Provided training assistance to new operators on proper machine operation techniques.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beaumont High School
St Louis, MOSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, INSkills
- Community Engagement
- Community revitalization projects
- Project tracking
- Community development processes
- Project Management
- Partnership Development
- Partnership Building
- Resource Mobilization
- Policy analysis
- Effective customer communication
- Housing needs assessment
- Community Education
- Civic participation improvement
- Fundraising
- Leadership
- Nonprofit Organizations
Additional Information
I am a results focused professional with strength in leadership. I have a great passion for community, and for seeing people grow. Self motivated, goal driven, and easily teachable. I also enjoy sharing my passion for Christ through music and song writing. I am also a licensed minister who specializes in youth mentoring, youth development, community engagement, and community development.
In the last ten years I have volunteered at several local organizations and schools. I usually come in and speak with people about identity, life, and personal growth. I also volunteer with several development organizations such as the Youth Care Center (YCC) and Holy Surfers. My favorite partnerships over the years have been with two programs that aide in addiction recovery and counseling. They are known as Friends of Sinners Unchained, and Churches embracing offenders. In December of 2023 I was awarded the Community Legacy Award.
Timeline
Neighborhood Revitalization Specialist/Coordinator
Community One
01.2022 - Current
Youth Minister
The Rock Church
10.2018 - 01.2022
Entrepreneur
Holy Drip LLC
05.2016 - Current
Operator
ACE Extrusion
04.2016 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Beaumont High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College