Joelle S. Davis
Penn Yan,NY
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Lochland, Inc
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Grew budget from $3.5 million to over $5 million
- Supervised ten directors and nearly 100 employees
- Developed robust recruitment and retention program cutting turnover rates by 70%
- Modernized financial system and renovated reporting system to Board of Directors
- Started new social enterprise in community to train adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for employment and to generate income for agency
- Balanced budgets in times of financial crisis
- Developed Administrative Manual of Operations, comprehensive Financial Policies Manual, bylaws, and various policies and procedures
- Substantial experience in organizational planning and strategy development
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction
Executive Presbyter
Presbytery Of Geneva
02.2007 - 06.2015
- Extensive work with young adults, including trauma counseling
- Provided balanced budgets in every year after discovering serious financial malfeasance over previous thirty years
- Extended work in areas of social justice, global awareness, and diversity, equity and inclusion
- Developed and led many training experiences
- Modernized and streamlined all processes within organization
Acting Head of Staff/Synod Associate Director
Presbytery Of The Redwoods
02.2005 - 01.2007
- Oversaw budget of over $35 million
- Successfully brought together members after large dispute
- Worked in multicultural settings and helped to develop trust and communication within such groups
- Developed multiple new programs and streamlined processes
Education
Doctor of Ministry -
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, DC05.2011
Masters of Divinity -
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
Rochester, NY05.1998
Masters of Science - Occupational Social Work
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.1990
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.1989
Skills
- Extensive experience in nonprofit leadership
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to drive organizational transformation
- Extensive experience with training, mentoring, and coaching
- Proven ability to work with diverse populations
- Comprehensive understanding of all human resources, financial, and compliance responsibilities
- Solid background in technology and digital communication platforms, including the use of social media, e-newsletters, and database management
Work Availability
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Quote
Seeking the place where passion and need meet.
Joelle Davis
Timeline
Executive Director
Lochland, Inc
07.2016 - 08.2022
Executive Presbyter
Presbytery Of Geneva
02.2007 - 06.2015
Acting Head of Staff/Synod Associate Director
Presbytery Of The Redwoods
02.2005 - 01.2007
Doctor of Ministry -
Wesley Theological Seminary
Masters of Divinity -
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
Masters of Science - Occupational Social Work
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Syracuse University
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