John Cotten, Jr.
New Haven,CT
Summary
- Motivated Senior Pastor committed to guiding followers of Christ in worship, evangelism, discipleship and service. Offering more than 23 years' expertise in pastoral leadership with success in implementing mission and vision.
- Visionary President known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, leadership development, and financial management. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making to achieve organizational goals. Committed to fostering teamwork and innovation for sustained success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
President & Founder
Helping Our People To Excel, Inc.
New Haven, CT
04.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with the leadership team to launch and scale new businesses from the ground up.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Developing the Core Values of H.O.P.E., R.E.A.C.H. (Relationships, Education, Athletics/Art, Career, and Health)
- Developed a clear mission, vision, and culture for the company as a foundation for growth, branding, and the development of employee culture.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives, and other stakeholders.
Senior Pastor
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
New Haven, CT
03.2011 - Current
- Providing overall spiritual and overall administrative leadership of the church
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Developed and cultivated professional relationships with various third parties, including city officials, civic groups and members of public, improving engagement in social activities.
Inschool Suspension Officer
Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School
New Haven, CT
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Enforced institutional rules, regulations and laws regarding student conduct to maintain safe campus.
- Performed security oversight, traffic control and crowd control at special events and campus activities.
- Participated in emergency, evacuation and shelter drills to prepare for health or safety emergencies.
- Mentored students to help foster positive and safe learning environment.
- Mediated conflicts between students and teachers.
- Built safety plans and provided guidance on updating plans.
- Enforced truancy and delinquency regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2002
Skills
- Interdenominational Networking
- Inspirational Leadership
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Leadership Development
- Crisis Management
- Grief Support Background
- Organizational Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Planning & Organizing
- Supervision & Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Team Building
- Team Management
- Relationship Building
- People Skills
- Problem Resolution
Affiliations
- Current Vice President of New Haven Clergy Association, New Haven, Ct.
- Current Presiding Elder of New England Metro District of the Unified Freewill Baptist Churches, Inc.
- Current Board Member of Christian Community Action, New Haven, CT.
- Past Vice President of Connecticut State Missionary Baptist Convention
- Past President of Congress of Christian Education of The Connecticut State Missionary Baptist Convention
Timeline
President & Founder
Helping Our People To Excel, Inc.
04.2016 - Current
Inschool Suspension Officer
Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School
01.2013 - 06.2018
Senior Pastor
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
03.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Connecticut State University
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