Experienced and enthusiastic coach, consultant, speaker, and multi-disciplinary artist with track record of success across wide range of industries including nonprofits and schools. Possesses exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills to provide advice and expertise to individual clients and organizations improving cross-cultural business performance and practices.
Hi, I’m
Joe Davis
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
JUSTmove: Anti-racism Education Through The Arts
Consultant & Coach
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Qualified Administrator of Intercultural Development Inventory
- Employed music, poetry, and storytelling to inspire people to join deeper conversations about race and culture.
- Organized and facilitated meaningful educational events that help give participants helpful language as they work to build bridges across cultural and racial differences.
- Designed online and in-person cohort-based courses for individuals and organizations who want to develop a community of intercultural humility and anti-racist practice.
- Lead intercultural development assessments, group education, and executive coaching for individuals and organizations that want to “move the needle” toward more just and welcoming spaces.
The New Renaissance LLC
Founder & Director
06.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Wrote, directed, produced, and promoted doriginal performances, concerts, and theater productions
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Luther Seminary
Artist-in-Residence
08.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
Redeemer Center For Life (RCFL)
Youth Organizer & Poet-in-Residence
08.2013 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children.
- Observed staff and volunteers to verify compliance with educational, safety and interpersonal guidelines.
- Strengthened academic, social and physical education program offerings for area youth.
- Coordinated logistics for meals, transportation and program delivery.
- Partnered with businesses, schools and nonprofits to expand youth program outreach and impact.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Procured new supplies and equipment in line with budget goals.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
- Created program by which involved youth could be promoted to leadership positions.
- Oversaw special retreats and team-building events.
Education
Luther SeminarySaint Paul, MN
Master of Arts from Theology of The Arts
05.2018
University Overview
Minot State UniversityMinot, ND
Bachelor of Arts from English
05.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Educating, Facilitating, Training
- Team Leadership & Development
- Project Management
- Customer Loyalty
- Client Relations
- Professional Relationships
- Highly collaborative community-builder
- Innovative problem-solver
- Strong creative writing and language skills
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Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the 2023 Tommy Award: the Tom Hunstad Award for excellence in children, youth, and family in the ELCA.
- Best-selling author with over 10,000 books sold nationally.
- Work featured on BET, VH1, and CNN.
Certification
- Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory
- Certified English Writing Tutor
- Community Organizer Training
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Timeline
Consultant & Coach
JUSTmove: Anti-racism Education Through The Arts
06.2020 - Current
Founder & Director
The New Renaissance LLC
06.2018 - Current
Artist-in-Residence
Luther Seminary
08.2016 - 05.2018
Youth Organizer & Poet-in-Residence
Redeemer Center For Life (RCFL)
08.2013 - 08.2015
Luther Seminary
Master of Arts from Theology of The Arts
Minot State University
Bachelor of Arts from English
- Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory
- Certified English Writing Tutor
- Community Organizer Training
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