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TONY W. BARR
Garner,NC
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills. Expertise in business development & consulting, relationship building, and fundraising maximization. Accomplishments Managed and grew revenue in excess of 25 million dollars Provide oversight of 1,600 churches in North Carolina. Wrote & awarded 1,000,000 in grants in 2020.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Baptist State Convention of NC, Inc
Executive Director
02.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Administrative oversight of 1,600 Baptist Churches
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Provide strategic plan and vision for the organization
- Chief fundraiser and philanthropic engagement
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Budget performance: 2020 BD 1.5M Act 2.6M, 2021 BD 1.3M Act 1.8M, 2022 BD 1.5M Act 1.6M
Shaw University
PT Assistant Professor-Divinity
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Effectively teach knowledge-relevant graduate-level courses in areas such as biblical studies, theology, church history, preaching, and practical ministry, with a commitment to providing excellence in education.
- Participates in orientation sessions conducted each semester, as applicable.
Elm Grove Baptist Church
Senior Pastor
02.2018 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Grow and develop community outreach events as well as international missions
- Manage church finances, prepare annual budget, and perform fiduciary duties to maintain compliance with IRS regulations
- Effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching & teaching
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer
- Increased church membership by 28
Tires Now / Monroe
Business Development Executive/Sales Manager
11.2016 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
- Established revenue growth strategies and exceeded quota by 37%
- Contributed to industry events and trade shows to showcase products and gather industry intelligence
- Utilized market trends, mission priorities, and customer goals to envision, shape and close new opportunities
- Implemented innovative business development strategies to increase customer base and expand market share.
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Senior Pastor
04.2009 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Manage staff of 12 employees, scheduling annual evaluations, training, coordinate and motivate 75 volunteer leaders
- Grow and develop community outreach events as well as international missions
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer
- Directed capital-building projects resulting in increases in church membership and reductions in church expenses
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
AT&T Mobility
University Account Manager
02.2008 - 10.2009
Job overview
- Successfully met and exceeded sales goals, planning and managing accounts through proper territory management and securing new business.
- Sell complex solutions; maintain frequent and personal contact with C-level executives within existing customer base.
- Managed retail sales force across NC/SC, implementing cross-channel sales of macro contracts to maximize revenue
- Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate and forecast revenue
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Increased revenue by18% ($25 MM)
Sprint Nextel
Public Sector Account Manager
03.1997 - 02.2008
Job overview
- Strategic solutions sales within three primary levels of Public Sector: Federal, State & Local agencies of government
- Build relationships and develop key contacts using consultative sales approach
- Meet and exceed quarterly and annual goals and objectives
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Senior Pastor
11.2000 - 10.2006
Job overview
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Directed capital building projects resulting in increases to church membership and reductions in church expenses.
MobileComm / Dial Page
Senior Account Executive
06.1993 - 10.1996
Job overview
- Developed and managed assigned sales territory
- Established customer relationships, interfacing with representatives and collaborating to achieve mutually beneficial results
- Facilitated account acquisition team progress, setting monthly targets and goals for revenue and customer satisfaction
- Sold new products and services and developed new accounts to maximize revenue potential
Education
Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Doctorate of Ministry from Global Leadership
05.2018
Apex School of Theology, Durham, NC
Master of Divinity from Religion/Church Administration
06.2014
Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro, NC
Associate of Applied Science from Diesel Technology
1989
Winston-Salem State University, Winston-salem, NC
Some College (No Degree) from Business Information Systems
Skills
- Advertising Initiatives
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Fundraising Coordination
- Leadership Development
- Performance Optimization Strategies
Timeline
PT Assistant Professor-Divinity
Shaw University
08.2022 - Current
Executive Director
General Baptist State Convention of NC, Inc
02.2020 - Current
Senior Pastor
Elm Grove Baptist Church
02.2018 - 02.2020
Business Development Executive/Sales Manager
Tires Now / Monroe
11.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Pastor
Ebenezer Baptist Church
04.2009 - 11.2016
University Account Manager
AT&T Mobility
02.2008 - 10.2009
Senior Pastor
Emmanuel Baptist Church
11.2000 - 10.2006
Public Sector Account Manager
Sprint Nextel
03.1997 - 02.2008
Senior Account Executive
MobileComm / Dial Page
06.1993 - 10.1996
Virginia Union University
Doctorate of Ministry from Global Leadership
Apex School of Theology
Master of Divinity from Religion/Church Administration
Wilkes Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Diesel Technology
Winston-Salem State University
Some College (No Degree) from Business Information Systems
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