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Warren Potter
Conyers,GA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Unity Church of Christianity, adept in strategic leadership and operations management. Excelled in fostering team collaboration and driving business growth, achieving significant improvements in financial performance. Skilled in pastoral counseling and public speaking, effectively enhancing community engagement and staff development.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister
Unity Church of Rockdale
01.2012 - Current
- Conducted weddings, funerals, baptisms, confirmations, dedications ceremonies with sensitivity to individual beliefs.
- Led small group Bible studies to promote deeper understanding of scriptural texts and foster spiritual growth among attendees.
- Fostered a welcoming atmosphere within the church, leading to increased attendance and active participation in worship services.
- Managed church finances responsibly, utilizing resources effectively to support ongoing ministries and projects.
- Supervised church staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged teamwork and commitment to shared goals.
Manager
Unity Church of Christianity
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
- Enhanced product quality by instituting rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in fewer customer complaints.
Education
Masters of Divinity - Church Leadership
Unity Institute
Unity Village, MO06.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12.2004
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Legislative Knowledge
- Research and analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Teaching
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Individual Counseling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pastoral counseling
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Business Administration
- Budget Control
- Business Development
- Business Planning
- Financial Management
- Cross-functional team management
- Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Hiring and Training
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Documented and resolved time estimation which led to better planning.
- Achieved synergy by introducing cross-training for similar tasks in different departments.
- Joined 4 different departments that were working on same goals.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Rotary - Paul Harris Fellow
Timeline
Minister
Unity Church of Rockdale
01.2012 - Current
Manager
Unity Church of Christianity
06.2010 - 12.2011
Masters of Divinity - Church Leadership
Unity Institute
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Wichita State University
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany Culture401k matchSoftware
Adobe
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