James Carlson
Bethany Gateways
Richburg,SC
1
Language
26
years of professional experience
Facilities and operations leader with strong track record in managing complex projects, streamlining processes, and enhancing operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results, consistently adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in strategic planning, resource management, and building maintenance. Renowned for reliability, problem-solving skills, hands-on care, and effective communication.
Work History
Director of Operations
12 Years 1 Month- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring goals to improve areas of weakness.
- Negotiated price and service with tenants and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruitment activities, identifying top candidates and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
- Consistently met or exceeded building codes and regulations, resulting in successful inspections upon project completion.
- Exhibited exceptional problem-solving abilities under pressure by employing critical thinking skills to overcome complex challenges on campus.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adjusting schedules and priorities accordingly.
- Increased safety awareness through conducting regular training sessions for staff and implementing best practices on the job site.
- Collaborated with other skilled coworkers to coordinate projects and streamline the process.
Leadership Development Associate and Missionary
26 Years 4 Months- Identified and compiled resources for missionaries to enhance their ministries.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to be good stewards of their talents and resources.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Established open and professional relationships with partnering organizations to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Mentored local leaders, fostering their growth in Christ and empowering them to take on greater responsibilities within the community.
- Fund raising for ministry and team projects.
- Served as a missionary in Russia and Azerbaijan for 10 yrs.
- Engaged in ministering to Ukrainian Refugees in Charlotte, NC.
- Started a Conversational English Club and Bible Study at my local church.
English as a Second Language Teacher
3 Years 5 Months- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Designed interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation.
- Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
- Guided students in practicing English pronunciation and intonation during conversation sessions.
Language Programs Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Managed and encouraged four language translation project leaders, assisting them with comprehension testing and language surveys.
- Performed extensive research in the Tat Language and identified an orthography suitable for the Tat people group.
- Assessed needs of local area residents and imparted information through presentations and written documents to improve conditions and relations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Leadership
- Research Project: Assisted SIM International develop a short-term training program as part of my Capstone Project.
Bachelor of Arts - Cross Cultural Studies
- Extracurricular Activities: Led a home improvement team in the inner city to bless the residents and share the Gospel.
- Co-started a ministry to reaching Tibetans with the gospel by providing tutoring services to their children.
- Planted a church in a rural area of Ghana, West Africa during my junior year.
Skills
Administrative Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Operations management
Building systems
Budgeting and financial management
Environmental compliance
Leadership training
Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Project scheduling
Construction management
Languages
Russian
Professional Working
Timeline
Director of Operations
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
09.2014 - CurrentRead More
Language Programs Manager
SIL International
06.2009 - 02.2012Read More
English as a Second Language Teacher
The International Learning Center
01.2007 - 06.2010Read More
Leadership Development Associate and Missionary
Bethany Gateways
06.2000 - CurrentRead More
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Master of Arts from Christian Leadership
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Bethany Global University
Bachelor of Arts from Cross Cultural Studies
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