Talented non-profit executive ready to apply 20 years of experience to new professional challenges with a growth-oriented organization. Creative professional offers proven track record of successful programming strategies. Proficient in content analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim co-CEO/Senior Director of Programs
Attack Poverty
01.2022 - Current
Oversee strategy, planning and implementation of all domestic and international programs for Attack Poverty by developing organizational program plans and goals for all locations and initiatives
Supervise, guide, and support all program staff across all locations
Manage and grow organizational programs to maintain holistic development approach to empower and strengthen community through Spiritual Growth, Education, Revitalization and Basic Needs
Collaborates with Board and all members of Executive Leadership Team on organizational strategy and growth plans
Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with corporate, church and programmatic partners, in efforts to mobilize volunteers, fund programmatic efforts, and work together to serve Attack Poverty communities
Oversees strategy and implementation of all programmatic monitoring and evaluation needed and required for funding and narrative creation
Manage annual operating program budget, ensuring all purchasing policies and procedures are followed
Manages all grant writing and application initiatives, as well as ensures all grant reporting, guidelines, and milestones are met for grants awarded (this includes government funding)
Assisted Board in creating and implementing a development plan that to date has resulted in over a million dollars of funding.
Lead Fort Bend County housing collaborative consisting of 9 Fort Bend county non-profits working together to create safe and affordable housing solutions in Fort Bend County.
Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs
Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance
Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area
Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments
Founder and Area Director, Cheru Challenge
World Vision
01.2020 - 01.2022
Created and founded The Cheru Challenge for Team World Vision - first ever Team World Vision cash fundraising event in the functional fitness space
Recruited 78 fitness teams to participate in The Cheru Challenge with each team raising an average of $1,800 ($140,000 total) toward World Vision WASH programs
Oversee all development, growth, and experience of The Cheru Challenge, collaborating with other peer-to-peer colleagues and World Vision Experience Team
Set fundraising goals for The Cheru Challenge and creatively invent and implement strategies to meet those goals
Maintain relationships with current team captains and partnerships, and seek out new opportunities for partnership.
Church Planter, Associate Pastor
Real Hope Community Church
01.2016 - 01.2022
Oversaw staff development, human resources, finances, and business operations
Managed annual operating budget of $450,000, ensuring all purchasing policies and procedures are followed
Prepared and taught bible-based, gospel-centered sermons monthly
Oversaw and implemented all global and local outreach efforts
Cultivated relationships with community leaders, and sought out new opportunities for partnership
Procured and led volunteer teams for community outreach, weekly gatherings, and special events
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission
Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations
Kid's Pastor
Parkway Fellowship
01.2006 - 01.2016
Led all staff, volunteers, programs, and overall strategy for 600+ children ages newborn – 5th grade
Managed annual budget of $170,000
Served on executive leadership team providing guidance for church vision, budgeting priorities, hiring, and partnership development.
Associate Children's Pastor/Interim Children's Pastor
Copperfield Church
01.2004 - 01.2006
Responsible for the oversight of all volunteers, programs, and overall strategy of 200+ children ages kindergarten – 5th grade.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Biblical Studies
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Christianity and Political Science
International, 2016-01-01, Present, Hope for Honduras Mission Trip Leader, Plan, implement, and facilitate leading mission trips to Honduras, participating in Vacation Bible School, house construction, food distribution, English tutor in a bi-lingual school, and teaching the Bible in various contexts
International, 2019-01-01, 2019-12-31, ADP (A Door of Hope), Participated in writing and presenting to a group of church planters at a theological training conference in Maharashtra, India
International, 2013-01-01, 2013-12-31, World Vision, Participated in a Vision Trip to a local Area Development Project in La Union, Guatemala to observe water, agricultural, education and microloan projects
International, 2003-01-01, 2003-12-31, International Mission Board, Participated in a mapping project for 12 weeks in Varanasi, India
Domestic, 2016-01-01, Present, Common Threads Hope on the Brazos Event Coordinator, Work closely with the staff of Common Threads to plan, implement, and facilitate a back-to-school event to provide clothes, food, haircuts, vaccines, and prayer support to over 1500 families in Lamar CISD
Domestic, 2011-01-01, 2019-12-31, Hubenak Elementary Site Based Management Team Member, Acted in an advisory capacity meeting with staff, parents, and community members to plan and help improve student performance at the campus
Domestic, 2018-01-01, 2019-12-31, Adolphus Elementary Site Based Management Team Member, Acted in an advisory capacity meeting with staff, parents, and community members to plan and help improve student performance at the campus
Domestic, 2017-01-01, 2018-12-31, Jane Long Elementary Kindergarten Reading Mentor, Volunteered weekly with high-risk students in need of additional academic and personal mentor support
Domestic, 2013-01-01, 2015-12-31, Love146 – Houston Office, Volunteered to do any needed administrative work such as writing thank you notes, data entry, inventory of merchandise, creating curriculum packs for prevention education classes or any other needed tasks
Software
Planning Center
Donor Perfect
Canva
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Interim co-CEO/Senior Director of Programs
Attack Poverty
01.2022 - Current
Founder and Area Director, Cheru Challenge
World Vision
01.2020 - 01.2022
Church Planter, Associate Pastor
Real Hope Community Church
01.2016 - 01.2022
Kid's Pastor
Parkway Fellowship
01.2006 - 01.2016
Associate Children's Pastor/Interim Children's Pastor
Copperfield Church
01.2004 - 01.2006
Master of Arts - Applied Biblical Studies
Moody Bible Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Christianity and Political Science
Houston Baptist University
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