Joshua White
Henrico,VA
Summary
Mission-driven Director of Operations with more than 4 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Reach City Church
04.2025 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day church operations to ensure organizational excellence, efficiency, and alignment with ministry vision.
- Develop and manage operational systems, workflows, and administrative processes that support church growth and ministry effectiveness.
- Lead and coordinate volunteer teams across multiple departments, including onboarding, scheduling, communication, and leadership development.
- Manage logistics and execution for weekly worship experiences, conferences, outreach initiatives, and special events.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership to implement strategic initiatives, ministry planning, and organizational goals.
- Improve guest experience systems by strengthening communication, hospitality, and follow-up processes for first-time visitors and members.
- Coordinate cross-department operations to ensure unity, structure, and effective team collaboration.
- Assist in the development of ministry standards, training materials, policies, and operational procedures.
- Oversee scheduling, vendor coordination, facility preparation, and event management to maintain excellence across all church environments.
- Support creative, production, and ministry teams in executing church-wide initiatives and community engagement efforts.
- Maintain a culture of leadership, accountability, professionalism, and servant leadership throughout operational teams.
RVA Future Center Navigator
Armstrong High School
09.2020 - Current
- Manages the daily operation of designated future center.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with principals, school counselors, teachers, and other service providers.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with admissions representatives, pre-Collegiate partners, and other service providers.
- Delivers college and career access services and programs to all students (grades 9-12).
- Supports the annual update of student academic and career plans.
Senior Admissions Counselor
Shenandoah University
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Developed and implemented specific recruitment projects and completed routine reports pertaining to recruitment.
- Increased interdepartmental relationships within university to assure student success.
- Explained to institution-fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents.
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
Camp Counselor
Henrico Police Athletic League
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Counselor to boys aged 8-12, creating a nurturing and safe environment for the children to play, learn, and develop social abilities.
- Assisted with the Henrico County Police to show the youth that police officers are here to protect them by participating in a variety of sports and field trips.
Undergraduate Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
Shenandoah University
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Planned, developed, implemented, and assessed the training sessions to improve players psychological, tactical, physical, and technical performance.
- Recruited players from the Richmond, VA area to persuade players to commit to Shenandoah University.
- Supported staff during game-day operations by ensuring all equipment was prepared.
- Critiqued player performance to determine skill/ability to improve overall team performance.
- Coached 2 players to earn All-Conference, All-State, and All Region accolades.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA, United States05-2018
Skills
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Strategic planning
- Operations oversight
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic planning and execution
Interests
Reading, Fitness, Traveling, Public Speaking
Timeline
Director of Operations
Reach City Church
04.2025 - Current
RVA Future Center Navigator
Armstrong High School
09.2020 - Current
Senior Admissions Counselor
Shenandoah University
08.2018 - 09.2020
Undergraduate Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
Shenandoah University
08.2017 - 11.2017
Camp Counselor
Henrico Police Athletic League
06.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Shenandoah University