Jay Franks

• Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, financial reporting, tax preparation and payroll.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with staff, clients and volunteers, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Designed and built a variety of sets and props for multiple theatrical productions.
• Designed and oversaw the initial buildout of 11,000 sq ft of leased studio and theatre space.

• As Worship & Arts Minister, recruited and led a choir of over 100 volunteers along with a volunteer worship team of musicians and vocalists weekly for over 14 years.
• Organized and coordinated special musical events with recording artists at the church, Meyerson Symphony Center and Six Flags Over Texas.
• As Minister of Connection & Care, recruited, developed and trained hundreds of volunteers for a variety of ministry areas.
• Served individuals and families through counseling, funerals, weddings, hospital visits and multiple life events.
• Re-designed the original architectural plans for new construction on the Colleyville campus for Phase 1 and Phase 2. Oversaw daily construction and saved the church over $250K in change orders.

• L. James Robison & Associates, IAI (Plainview, TX January 1979 to May 1982) - Draftsman specializing in commercial and historic design. Special remodel and restoration project for Hale County Courthouse.
• USDOE - Mason & Hanger, Silas Mason Co, Inc (Amarillo, TX January 1978 to January 1979) - Member of the drafting team for plant design.
• City of Amarillo Planning Dept (Amarillo, TX November 1976 to August 1977) - Specialized in updating city maps.

Managed teams of sales agents and serviced individual clients to ensure excellence in customer service.

• National Teacher Associates/Continental Life (October 1983 to August 1989)
• VP Marketing, Capital American Life (August 1989 to August 1991)