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John Banta

Greer,SC

Summary

Strategic problem solver with exceptional communication and foresight. Personnel-focused with innovative solutions to uncharted problems.

Astute leader and visionary proficient in managing and building lasting relationships with clients as well as staff. Dedicated to improving efficiency, maximizing performance and creating a positive work place environment .

Past experiences have afforded diverse experiences requiring adaptability and creative innovation leading to success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Officer

Last Reached Initiative
Greenville, SC
08.2020 - Current
  • Leveraging experience through key executive and management positions to guide ministry initiative to success.
  • Formulating strategic planning to drive operational direction and make informed decisions on proposed projects in 4 global regions and 15+ countries.
  • Streamlining ministry processes and procedures while guiding staff with assigned tasks and progress.
  • Coordinating and leading meetings to inform staff and of operational challenges and suggested improvements.

Children's and Families Pastor

The Brook Community Church
Tomball, TX
04.2017 - 07.2020


  • Planned and conducted children's program services, wrote and designed studies and curriculum and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Provided spiritual care through designed programs, activities, worship, study, fellowship, clinics and service opportunities.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry including 75+ volunteers and support staff.

Development Director

Sports Quest
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Developed structure of ministry goals and objectives and priorities.
  • Created new dynamic organizational structure to deliver and adhere to mission statement goals.
  • Onboarded 15+ camp coaching staff employees with training and conducted coaching clinics with 40+ coaches
  • Formulated well-defined action plans to prioritize ministry potential and achieve and exceed objectives.

Executive Director

Global Soccer Ministries Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala
04.2008 - 12.2016
  • Initiated and developed vision, goals and objectives for 1500+ soccer/discipleship youth ministry organization.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction including ongoing developmental projects and day to day programs.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability in large developed sports complex that saw more than 5000 people weekly.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy.
  • Provided exceptional counseling, coaching, education and job training to diverse 20+ growing staff.

Education

Spanish Language Institute - ILE
San Jose, Costa Rica
2007

Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.1991

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Leadership
  • Leadership and People Development

Timeline

Operations Officer

Last Reached Initiative
08.2020 - Current

Children's and Families Pastor

The Brook Community Church
04.2017 - 07.2020

Development Director

Sports Quest
01.2016 - 04.2017

Executive Director

Global Soccer Ministries Guatemala
04.2008 - 12.2016

Spanish Language Institute - ILE

Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management

Liberty University

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