KEVIN B. PARROTT

Dynamic leader with over 25 years in music, education and educational administration, notably as Minister of Music at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where I directed award-winning choirs and managed a $150,000 budget. Proven expertise in fundraising and volunteerism, team building coupled with strong leadership skills, drives impactful community engagement and program development.

• An accomplished professional with over twenty-five years’ experiences in education, church music, administration, non- profit management, leadership development and motivation of dynamic teams.
• A leader skilled in the execution of short- and long-term projects geared towards improving the efficiency of organizations through process improvement.
• Strong program-management and organizational skills with the ability to reach goals within set deadlines.
• Highly effective communicator with career-spanning skill in building and maintaining employee and volunteer morale while maximizing efficiency.
• Extensive major gift and leadership gift cultivation and solicitation experience.
• Significant campaign planning and implementation experience.

• National Education Association (NEA)
• Dean- The National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses, Inc.
• General Membership & Committee Member- International Association for Continuing Education and Training
• Co-Director of Education, National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses, 2016
• Rhythm of Gospel Awards Winner, 2015
• Steve Harvey “Hoodie Neighborhood Awards” Best Church Choir, Winner, 2012
• Steve Harvey and JC Penny’s Church Choir Competition Winner, $10,000, 2014
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 1993
• Florida Music Education Association
• Leadership Winston-Salem

• 1985- Present Full Time Minister of Music & Administration
• 2000- 2003 Director- Evangel Cathedral Community Arts School
• 2010- Present The King and I Music & Lecture Series (275+ youth)
• 2011-2023 Director of Music & Cultural Arts / 13th Ave. Dream Center- Bradenton, FL.
• 2011- Present Founder of The Village Involvement Program, Inc. (501 c 3)
• 2012- Present Founder of Florida Gospel Music & Arts Fellowship of NCGCC
• 2013- 2025 Pinellas County Schools- Teacher /Classroom Management Coach
• 2015 Hosted Southeast Regional Conference / NCGCC
• 2015 1st Live Recording (150 voices); Florida
• 2016- Present Co-Director of Education National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses
• 2018 Hosted the Sound of Gospel Music Awards
• 2019 2nd Live Recording (150 voices); South Carolina
• 2019 Organizer & Director (Annual Concert: Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Holiday) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Comm”UNITY” Gospel Choir
• 2020 Appointed Dean for the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses, Inc. The first gospel music organization/convention established 1932
• 2020 International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
• 2024 Principal