Nick Henderson
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Dynamic and performance-driven business professional with high integrity, strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Meticulous and resourceful Business Manager with proven success leading productive teams, controlling budgets, networking to drive growth initiatives and marketing to maximize brand outreach. But over all I am going to make this an even better work place!
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Children's Advocacy Center Serving Bastrop, Lee, & Fayette Counties
Bastrop, TX
07.2020 - Current
- Strategically thinking through to increase the efficiency of support services through improvements to functions in Programs, HR, IT, Finance, and Development
- Supervise Program Analyst, who oversees the data collection and analysis processes, as well as the reporting of data to internal and external stockholders, such as donors, grantor's and board members
- Reviewed contracts with vendors to ensure compliance with regulations and terms and conditions.
- Manage and oversee the human resources component of the CAC, recruitment, hiring process, benefits administration, professional training and development, onboarding process, and legal compliance and retentions
- Implemented a teamwork culture that was non-existence before I started. I will always change the environment for the better, towards the vision, mission, goals and culture of the work place.
- Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
- Provided leadership and guidance to other managers and supervisors.
- Recognized employees for demonstrating excellent service resulting in increased company morale.
- Oversee financial inventory, third party billing, and CAC internal revenue systems
- Oversee agency facilities and equipment while seeking efficiency and safety
- Along with the Executive Director, develop annual operating budget for facilities and administration
- Provide support for Children's Advocacy Center staff and clients as needed
- Spend time in the community helping with events, education, and awareness.
Owner/ Strategic Consultant/Coaching
Rooted Church Consulting
Bastrop, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Conducted research on market trends, competitor strategies, customer needs, and industry best practices.
- Prepared marketing campaign budgets with finance personnel.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Assessed the effectiveness of current operations against established performance metrics.
- Recommended new approaches that leverage training and teamwork along with other innovative solutions.
- Collaborated with various departments to achieve a direction for employee/ work culture.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to improve organizational efficiency.
- Provided expert guidance in the development of long-term growth strategies.
- Analyzed current business processes and identified areas of improvement.
Executive Pastor
River Valley
Bastrop, TX
09.2011 - 12.2019
- Established all organizational process and procedures for River Valley: including new church database, financial structure/procedures, assimilation plan, communication plan, HR Policies, hiring processes, employee handbooks, calendaring, accounts payable, accounting and future planning
- River Valley's attendance grew in my time there from an average of 375 in 9/2011 to 650 December 2019
- Lead and developed the Children's ministry (RV KIDs) with structure, curriculum (Orange), and leadership development
- Children's Ministry grew from average of 40 kids to 100 + within the years of 9/2011 - 6/2014
- Children's Volunteer Leadership grew from 15 to 47 with 9/2011- 6/2014
- Lead and developed high capacity leaders with in the RV Kids team with a curriculum director, and other phase (age) groups directors
- Children's Ministry averaged 160 kids with 85 volunteers and Student Ministry currently averages 95 students with 30+ volunteers
- Developed and grew a 1st Impression team of 8 to 60 and developed three high capacity leaders to oversee the 1st Impressions Ministry (Greeting and Hospitality)
- Assisted Lead Pastor in executing River Valley's first building fund campaign to acquire land with a building that needed remodeling and parking
- 991,755 pledged and $1.2 Million received
- Assisting with Lead Pastor to currently execute River Valley's second building fund campaign to build a larger worship center and lobby: $3.4 Million project, $800,000 pledged and estimated projection to receive $1.4 Million
- Project Managed the new building construction for River Valley as the staff liaison along with the construction companies project manager
- (3.4 Million dollar project)
- Have knowledge and understanding of interpreting building plans and specs
- Have worked with architects and contractors to align plans and specs
- I also have some understanding of Procore and its process
- Developed a Leadership Coaching program within staff in 2017 that strengthened staff leadership
- Then developed a Leadership Development Pipeline for all members of River Valley
- This Pipeline has produced many high capacity leaders and boosted all volunteer numbers by 60%
- Preached 3 to 4 weekends a year on Sunday Mornings
- In 2019 was working on establishing a defined staff culture in order to have values drive work toward the vision
- Oversee operational teams: facilities, financial and HR
- The (2019) Budget for River Valley is $1.2+ Million.
Pastor of Family Life Center
Second Baptist Church
Houston, TX
12.2004 - 09.2011
- Administer Sports programs, outreach, ministry and budget for the Family Life Center
- Supervise multiple sports leagues at a time totaling 100 to 600 participants with an average of 60% non-member involvement in the leagues
- Developed and organized the Children's Soccer League which grew from 120 participants to 230 over a four year period and was a major outreach to families with Pre-K to 6th grade students
- Lead and developed a coed and men's softball league that is not only a league, but has become a family event with cook outs and fellowship
- (350 participants + families)
- Lead and developed one of the top men's basketball leagues in the area totaling 200 to 250 participants per season
- Usually was a waiting list to get in the league.
Education
Masters of Christian Education - Emphasis on Administration -
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
12.2010
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science -
Howard Payne University
04.2002
Brownwood High School
05.1997
Human Resources Development
SCHM.org
Plan to start in April 2024 Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Leadership Development
- Coaching
- Problem Solving
- Teaching
- Abstract thinking
- Process Improvement
- Financial Oversight
- Employee Development
- Performance Improvement
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Human Resources
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Certificate in 3 Course Employment Law for HR Certification (2022)
- Certificate in HIPPA Training and Compliance Officer (2023)
Timeline
Director of Operations
Children's Advocacy Center Serving Bastrop, Lee, & Fayette Counties
07.2020 - Current
Owner/ Strategic Consultant/Coaching
Rooted Church Consulting
03.2020 - Current
Executive Pastor
River Valley
09.2011 - 12.2019
Pastor of Family Life Center
Second Baptist Church
12.2004 - 09.2011
Masters of Christian Education - Emphasis on Administration -
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science -
Howard Payne University
Brownwood High School
Human Resources Development
SCHM.org
- Certificate in 3 Course Employment Law for HR Certification (2022)
- Certificate in HIPPA Training and Compliance Officer (2023)
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