Jason Elder
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Proven leader and problem-solver within profit and non-profit organizations; utilizes deep skills of team building, leading and motivating team members, and providing team and client satisfaction; at my best when I am training, mentoring, or helping build cohesion across teams and departments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Minister
The Reformed Church Of Poughkeepsie
2016.07 - Current
- President of governing board which is responsible for personnel, financial planning and solvency, teaching, community engagement, events, and care for all demographics
- Led church to financial sustainability, reversing decades-long major deficits, by correcting organizational drift, created buy-in from key stakeholders, and fundraising
- Grew community service engagement in our medical equipment ministry from 350 people served in 2016 to over 2,000 served in 2022
- Built effective partnerships with civic leaders, school administrators, community-based organizations like Hudson River Housing and Day One Early Learning Community, which has increased our credibility as a relevant and effective non-profit
- Chosen by colleagues to serve as President of our regional governance board consisting of 80 delegates from 30 member congregations
- As regional President, cultivated truth through transparency, mediated opposing viewpoints, and ensured all stakeholders were properly heard
- Mentor to ministers new to their first job
Associate Minister
Trinity Presbyterian Church Of Orange County
2013.06 - 2016.07
- Authored sermons, speeches, and created classroom curriculum for members and board members
- Supervised and mentored over a dozen apprentices who were engaged in theological studies
- Served as the interim minister and led church through their pastoral search process, prevented attrition, and successfully hired a great candidate
- Led our leader recruitment and training which provided leaders of all types and ages to serve on committees
- Recruited 30+ volunteers to help Orange County's Commission to End Homeless in their Point in Time survey on homelessness
Professional Services Operations Manager
Active Network
2008.01 - 2013.06
- Served as Client Services Manager and oversaw all customer-facing team members, including customer support, merchant services, and product implementation
- Promoted to Professional Services Operations Manager due to my managerial impact, ability to work with Sales and Development, and achieving high employee retention and satisfaction
- Worked with Project Manager and Software Development and conveyed quantitative data which conveyed customer frustrations and needs and led to successful corrective actions
- Recruited, hired, and trained well-qualified candidates to fill positions
- Developed goals and objectives for conducting short and long-range strategic planning
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
Education
Masters of Divinity - Intercultural Communication, Theology
Golden Gate Theological Seminary
Mill Valley, CA05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical And Ancient Studies
Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain, MS05.1999
Skills
- Board Governance and Organizational Leadership
- Mentoring, Coaching, and Retaining high performing Team Members
- Cross-Department Collaboration and Cohesion
- Clear Communication of Vision, Values, and Goals
- Workflow Analysis and Streamlining Processes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with Managerial Strengths
- Flexible, Open to Ideas, and Dedicated to Service
Affiliations
Board Member of KSWISH and organization dedicated to helping children and families impacted by childhood cancer
Timeline
Senior Minister
The Reformed Church Of Poughkeepsie
2016.07 - Current
Associate Minister
Trinity Presbyterian Church Of Orange County
2013.06 - 2016.07
Professional Services Operations Manager
Active Network
2008.01 - 2013.06
Masters of Divinity - Intercultural Communication, Theology
Golden Gate Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical And Ancient Studies
Blue Mountain College
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