Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
The Hospice Of Baton Rouge
06.2020 - Current
Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Mentored team members by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and providing constructive feedback; fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Senior Manager, Commercial Sales Operations
Cspire
01.2020 - 06.2020
help me with what to focus on here????
Director of Support Services
The Hospice Of Baton Rouge
03.2018 - 01.2020
Successfully built and managed high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and results-driven performance.
Led process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and recommending actionable solutions to drive positive change.
Collaborated with marketing teams on account management strategies, enhancing referral rates and driving census growth.
Implemented strategies to increase recruiting, engagement and retention for the fast growing organization
Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining support processes and implementing best practices.
Championed employee engagement activities, fostering a positive work culture focused on collaboration and continuous learning.
Senior Pastor
Second Baptist Church
09.2015 - 12.2017
Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
Managed a 3M annual budget while eliminating 1.5 M in debt in less than two years. Built Strategic Alliances with an additional location that operated as a non-profit to meet additional needs within the community.
Managed a Senior Leadership team responsible for 55 employees and a membership of 3,000.
Increased membership by 75% over 2 years.
Senior Pastor
Geyer Springs First Baptist Church
05.2010 - 09.2015
Improved operational efficiency within the church by streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and implementing cost-saving measures.
Managed a 5.5M annual budget while eliminating 1M in debt within the first year.
Managed a Senior Leadership team responsible for 85 employees and a membership of 6,000 while consistently increasing membership by an average of 4% each year.
Opened 3 community centers within Little Rock. Worked with civic and church leaders to secure the locations, fund and staff each center.
Successfully lead a 3 year capital campaign to raise 6M for building projects.