James Nesmith
Richmond,VA
Summary
Creative professional with considerable project experience from concept to development. Strong written and oral communication skills as well as extensive experience working with diverse populations under varying conditions and building beneficial partnerships. Significant managerial history and broad experience conducting public presentations for various audiences, moving persons toward decision.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Minister
West Broad Church Of Christ
Richmond, VA
05.1998 - Current
- Create successful partnerships with persons of differing perspectives, backgrounds, and agendas; identify problems, devise corrections and implement impactful solutions
- Gather demographic information in order to assess community and develop plans of action; manage and supervise interns/volunteers; develop marketing strategies (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to increase visibility and presence of church
- Coordinate with area social service and public education representatives in order to build partnerships; develop and maintain partnerships with area congregations to garner cooperation and support of mission
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective members in order to motivate them toward realization of organizational goals (conversion and Spirit-filled, transformed lives)
- Develop and execute various methodologies of evangelism and outreach; coordinate retreats and service projects
- Regimented record keeping, including compilation and distribution of monthly financial and activity reports
- Guide members and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and service/outreach ministry programs
- Prepare and present Bible studies, sermons, biblical counseling and lead weekly worship services
- Improve operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering team members to take responsibility
- Evaluate current practices and develop new strategies for effective ministry operations
Branch Manager
Interim Personnel
Richmond, VA
07.1997 - 05.1998
- Serviced clients (area businesses and corporations) by providing day laborers to meet their staffing needs
- Increased office efficiency and drove branch revenue by optimizing daily operations
- Maintained meticulous record-keeping and monitoring in order to track hours, contracts and billing
- Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy and timeliness
- Resolved client dissatisfaction and worker issues and worked to preserve and promote positive image of company
- Collected revenues and supervised staff of two clerical workers, five placement specialists and three drivers
Program Manager
Bridges, Inc.
Memphis, TN
02.1995 - 05.1997
- Responsible for daily operations for Tennessee site of a national employment and training research project
- Monitored program progress toward specified goals (enrollment, employment, education) and implemented and evaluated corrective measures as warranted
- Prepared and disseminated monthly activity and status reports; enrolled participants into program and conducted program presentations to various state, agency and social service representatives
- Appeared in Juvenile Court to provide information during client contempt hearings; led weekly staff meetings and implemented and evaluated methods to increase staff productivity and encourage high levels of morale
- Participated in brainstorming sessions focused on improving program processes and approaches in order to deliver services more efficiently
- Drafted reports for senior management highlighting the milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle
- Coordinated special activities (agency meetings, client outings); developed program brochures and descriptive program manuals
- Supervised a staff of two service coordinators, one job developer and one administrative assistant while working conjunctively with the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County, vocational, technical and community college administrators and staff, the Tennessee Department of Human Services, the Private Industry Council and Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation
Lead Account Representative
Bridges, Inc.
Memphis, TN
06.1993 - 02.1995
- Cultivated relationships with employers in Memphis and Shelby County for the purpose of identifying on-the-job training positions for participants of Tennessee Parents' Fair Share
- Negotiated training contracts with employers; surveyed applicant pool to provide optimum match of client and position; resolved post-placement concerns regarding on-the-job trainees and monitored contracts to ensure training was proceeding as specified
- Processed employer reimbursement paperwork and prepared monthly and quarterly reports for governmental agencies as required
- Supervised a staff of two job developers, one account representative, one case worker and one account assistant
Trainer/Job Developer
Bridges, Inc.
Memphis, TN
11.1992 - 06.1993
- Conducted outreach to local employers and organizations to identify job openings and other employment opportunities
- Assisted in the selection of clients to participate in the pre-employment component of Tennessee Parents' Fair Share
- Conducted pre-employment/job readiness skills training and cultivated relationships with employers in Memphis and Shelby County
- Maintained regular contact with new employers and placed clients to check on performance and resolve placement problems
- Encouraged feedback from employers and clients regarding placement outcomes in order to improve organizational services
Program Recruiter
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
01.1991 - 06.1992
- Served with the South Carolina Program for the Recruitment and Retention of Minority Teachers
- Responded professionally and promptly to inquiries from prospective participants regarding program policies and benefits
- Conducted recruitment activities on campus of South Carolina State University, at five Satellite Teacher Education Program sites and at sixteen South Carolina technical colleges
- Worked collaboratively with school district personnel, state agency representatives and educational administrators
Field Recruiter/Counselor
Williamsburg Technical College
Kingstree, SC
06.1989 - 01.1991
- Served as college's primary recruiter and concentrated efforts toward marketing, coordinating, planning, implementing, evaluating and monitoring recruitment activities
- Followed up with potential students throughout the recruitment process
- Provided assistance in admissions, enrollment planning and promoting both regular academic and continuing education programs
Dislocated Worker Counselor
Williamsburg Technical College
Kingstree, SC
01.1989 - 06.1989
- Planned and implemented orientation and counseling programs for JTPA and EDWAA dislocated worker trainees
- Advised instructors of student difficulties to reduce the possibility of attrition; coordinated regularly with instructional staff for the purpose of monitoring student progress
- Collected, recorded and maintained data and reports in accordance with the requirements of Williamsburg Technical College and the South Carolina Employment Security Commission
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Church Growth
Harding School of Theology
2006
Master of Divinity - Church Growth
Harding School of Theology
1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
South Carolina State University
1986
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Mission-Oriented
- Community Service
- Problem-Solving
- Partnership Development
- Program Performance Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Project Coordination
Timeline
Senior Minister
West Broad Church Of Christ
05.1998 - Current
Branch Manager
Interim Personnel
07.1997 - 05.1998
Program Manager
Bridges, Inc.
02.1995 - 05.1997
Lead Account Representative
Bridges, Inc.
06.1993 - 02.1995
Trainer/Job Developer
Bridges, Inc.
11.1992 - 06.1993
Program Recruiter
South Carolina State University
01.1991 - 06.1992
Field Recruiter/Counselor
Williamsburg Technical College
06.1989 - 01.1991
Dislocated Worker Counselor
Williamsburg Technical College
01.1989 - 06.1989
Doctor of Ministry - Church Growth
Harding School of Theology
Master of Divinity - Church Growth
Harding School of Theology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
South Carolina State University
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