Thomas James
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Driven community organizer with deep knowledge of planning and executing community-based programs. Skill set includes efficient coordination, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build lasting relationships within diverse communities. Previous roles resulted in enhanced community engagement, improved communications, and successful advocacy for societal issues. Innovative Director of Technology known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in strategic planning, infrasturcture development, and cybersecurity management.. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to drive technology initiatives forward. Emphasize teamwork and adaptability to navigate complex challenges and deliver results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Creative Officer
Wizara Media Productions
Kansas City, MO
02.2005 - Current
- Stayed abreast of industry trends, technologies, and tools, continuously seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Provided leadership and direction to creative staff, fostering an environment of creativity, innovation, and professional growth.
- Wrote typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.
- Generated and presented new ideas, insights and thought leadership at industry events and conferences.
- Ensured compliance with copyright and intellectual property laws, safeguarding the company's creative assets.
- Partnered with external vendors to produce effective visuals for various mediums including web, mobile apps, broadcast television spots and radio commercials.
- Established and maintained relationships with external agencies, freelancers, and vendors to ensure high-quality outputs and adherence to brand guidelines.
Director of Technology
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church
Kansas City, MO
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored emerging technologies to identify potential areas for innovation.
- Evaluated organization's technology to recommend upgrades for hardware and software.
- Met with stakeholders to collaborate and resolve problems.
- Maintained knowledge of advances in information technology systems and applications.
- Assisted in budgeting activities by preparing cost estimates for proposed projects or initiatives.
- Evaluated vendor proposals against predetermined criteria in order to select the most suitable solution provider based on cost and benefit analysis.
- Analyzed workflows and established priorities for daily operations.
- Conducted regular assessments of current technology infrastructure in order to identify areas needing improvement or upgrades.
Community Organizer
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Kansas City, MO
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Performed canvassing activities to drum up support and increase funds.
- Facilitated dialogues between diverse stakeholders on contentious topics.
- Conducted interviews with people from target populations to listen to concerns and amplify group's voice.
- Trained members to develop skills, analysis and commitment toward mission.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Recruited, trained and oversaw organizational volunteers.
- Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives.
- Developed strategies for addressing root causes of social problems in the area.
- Participated in local government meetings to ensure that concerns of the community were addressed.
- Distributed informational pamphlets and legislative contact information.
- Identified resources to create fundraising opportunities.
- Organized meetings and facilitated conversations with community members.
- Conducted outreach to local community leaders and progressive organizations and assisted with local and regional on-site events.
- Generated reports summarizing activities conducted within the community.
- Maintained outreach contacts in organization's database to track progress toward base building goals.
- Promoted community resources through printed marketing material, email newsletters and social media campaigns.
- Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss internal operational issues, current events, impacting community and advocacy.
Business Development Specialist
Prospect Business Association
Kansas City, MO
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Monitored competitors' activities in order to stay ahead of the curve.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed training programs tailored specifically for each client's needs and objectives.
- Presented seminars covering topics relevant to the success of small businesses such as goal setting, time management and delegation skills.
Education
Master of Divinity - New Testament Theology
United Theological Seminary
Dayton, OH05-2012
MBA - Finance
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Advertising/Public Relations
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2004
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
Fort Smith, AR05-1999
Skills
- IT infrastructure
- IT service management
- Data analytics
- Talent recruitment
- Client relationship management
- Network architecture
- Internet of things
- Partnership development
- Community meeting arrangements
- Grassroots organizing
- Data collection
- Volunteer management
- Issue awareness
- Public speaking
- Workshop organization
- Nonprofit management
- Event coordination
Timeline
Community Organizer
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03.2023 - 02.2025
Director of Technology
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church
05.2022 - Current
Business Development Specialist
Prospect Business Association
09.2021 - 02.2023
Chief Creative Officer
Wizara Media Productions
02.2005 - Current
Master of Divinity - New Testament Theology
United Theological Seminary
MBA - Finance
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Advertising/Public Relations
University of Arkansas
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
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