Kirk Anthony Ford
North Las Vegas
Summary
Customer-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with over 43 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models and turnaround management.
Customer-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with over 25 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models and turnaround management.
Customer-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with over 15 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models and turnaround management.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Chancellor/President, Board of Directors
The College of Sonship
Phoenix
01.2004 - Current
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Monitored market trends and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and other partners.
- Identified new business opportunities through market research.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to nonprofit organizations.
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Acted as an ambassador of goodwill for the organization by engaging positively with external parties.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline organizational processes when needed.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, board members, and regulatory agencies.
Executive Director
Angel Network Charities/Hands of the Lord Ministri
Aina Haina
07.1993 - 12.2003
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Served as spokesperson at press conferences or interviews when needed.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performed risk assessments across multiple areas of operations in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase visibility of organizational activities.
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
- Collaborated with external vendors to provide cost-effective solutions for services such as IT support or human resources management.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
IT Director/System Administrator
United States Air Force, USAF
MacDill Air Force Base
02.1984 - 07.1992
- Developed detailed project plans outlining scope, timeline, budgeting needs.
- Negotiated service agreements with vendors for hardware, software, and services procurement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in technology solutions.
- Created detailed reports on system performance metrics for executive review.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations related to information technology services.
- Provided technical support for network infrastructure, hardware and software applications, and user access control issues.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Maintained, monitored, and upgraded existing systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in the selection process for hiring new personnel within the IT department.
- Designed comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
- Implemented security measures to protect data from unauthorized access.
- Managed a team of IT professionals in the design, development, and implementation of IT projects.
- Installed new hardware and software components as needed according to established standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies that leverage IT resources efficiently.
- Provided training sessions for staff members on the use of various applications or equipment.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on computer systems and networks.
- Developed and implemented IT policies and procedures.
- Assigned and reviewed work of IT project managers, systems analysts and developers.
- Communicated relevance of organizational goals, policies and procedures to IT department staff.
- Maintained knowledge of advances in information technology systems and applications.
Education
BBA - Information Technology
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12-2021
Doctorate - Laws
The College of Sonship
Honolulu, HI02-2003
Master of Advanced Study - Laws
The College of Sonship
Honolulu, HI06-2000
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Air University
Montgomery, AL07-1992
MBA - Business Administration
American University of London
London England 02-1992
Bachelor - Laws
The College of Sonship
Honolulu, HI10-1988
BBA - Computer Science
American University of London
London England 06-1988
MBA - Entrepreneurship
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Strategic planning
- Policy development
- Contract negotiation
- Market research
- Financial management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Board governance
- Compliance management
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Public speaking
- Fundraising strategies
- Employee development
- Technology implementation
- Project management
- Marketing expertise
- Education advocacy
- Organizational restructuring
- Leadership team building
- Industry partnership development
- Operations management
- Integrity and ethics
- Operational excellence
- Global market awareness
- Business administration
- Innovation and creativity
- Stakeholder relations
- Crisis management
- Strategic visioning
- Business development
- Decision-making
- Profitability optimization
- Trade negotiations
- Revenue growth
Accomplishments
- Delta Mu Delta Scholastic Achievement
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
Kirk Anthony Ford Curriculum Vitae
- Access www.kirkanthonyford.com
Timeline
Chancellor/President, Board of Directors
The College of Sonship
01.2004 - Current
Executive Director
Angel Network Charities/Hands of the Lord Ministri
07.1993 - 12.2003
IT Director/System Administrator
United States Air Force, USAF
02.1984 - 07.1992
BBA - Information Technology
Colorado Technical University
Doctorate - Laws
The College of Sonship
Master of Advanced Study - Laws
The College of Sonship
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Air University
MBA - Business Administration
American University of London
Bachelor - Laws
The College of Sonship
BBA - Computer Science
American University of London
MBA - Entrepreneurship
Colorado Technical University