Barney Paradise Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

United States

GATEWAY CHURCH – Southlake, TXMulti-site Mega Church with 10 campuses and over 30,000 in weekly attendance.Director Campus Development/Sr Project Mgr Strategy & Future Growth - August 2020 to February 2023.Set direction and oversight for all new and existing construction projects related to expansion of ministry spaces from inception to completion and into occupancy. Guiding and directing all central operations and central ministries departments through operational initiatives and future expansion of newly constructed campus projects.ResponsibilitiesLeading and shepherding team and department to represent gateway internally and externally to vendors, trade partners and regulatory officials.Analyze various communities and target areas for potential church locations and create and assist in planning future growth strategies.Manage and oversee operational budget of $1.1mManage and oversee multiple projects ranging from $3.5m to $38mDeveloped and executed various new organizational initiatives in collaboration with department heads for operations and ministry efficiencies:New Campus Launch Process/RACI - Collaboration and guiding department heads to understand specific ownership roles of responsibility for new campus construction.Campus Cost Model - Created and collaborated with all departments to standardize construction and equipment cost related to various size construction projects.Develop Standard Operating Procedures - Campus Development Playbook.Contract negotiation – lease, vendor, and construction.

Southlake Tx

Director Resource Ministries/Director Café - August 2010 to August 2020Led multiple teams to support Gateway Church through retail bookstores, café and food service design, startup, and operations. Directed and managed a full-time team of up to 12 and part-time team of up to 70. Develop and manage operational budgets for up to 12 departments. Developed standards of excellence in customer service, employee training, and product development. ResponsibilitiesCreated standard operating process for training healthy retail, cafe/food and beverage teams to serve customersCreated goals and foundational success plans for growth of cafes which resulted in reduction of $300k annual losses to profitability in one year.Create and develop additional growth of retail bookstore and café operations from 2 campuses to 6 campuses over 4 years.Hire and develop effective management personnel to lead campus retail bookstore and café operations.Developed training programs for retail bookstore and cafe operations for development of individuals.Led volunteer growth initiative by establishing a platform for Gateway Operations to expand volunteer/serve team members Created Central purchasing for retail bookstores and cafés to accommodate growth of campuses and create efficiencies.

Carson City, Nevada, United States

DESIGN IDENTITY, INC. – Carson City, NV1.6 Million-dollar design firm providing full service design, construction planning, project management, procurement and opening of retail stores, restaurants and cafesPresident/Senior Designer, April 2003 to August 2010Managed corporate marketing, daily operations, established yearly budget and sales goals for the company. Led a team of up to 6 staff fulfilling needs of 20 – 30 projects per year. Manage and procure all items needed for projects. Oversee all advertising, sales collateral, and tradeshow marketing. Customer service and potential client follow-ups to establish relationships. Planned, designed, and generated construction documentation for retail, café and restaurant spaces. Communicated directly with owners, architects and general contractors in proper construction completion.ResponsibilitiesDeveloped and operated a business that consistently grossed 1.6 million in sales per year. Reached these sales within 18 months of business start-up.Assisted customers with their business success in various regional markets nationally.Created separate services dealing with clients’ business operations to gain advantage in retail.Community MarketingVisual MerchandiseJIT OrderingCreated a new café and support channel to meet a growing need in a specific market nationwide. Received Design Impact Award two consecutive years for best exhibit booth presentation and staff assistance at marketing trade show. Produced media kit for all marketing and sales periodicals used to forward company business objectives.Known as a prominent expert for retail design/development and café design/development within the nationwide Christian industry. Featured in multiple trade publications for expert consulting and advice.Develop website content and aids for customer service.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

INTEGRA/GP – Nashville, TNMultimillion-dollar firm specializing in planning, designing and managing construction of retail spaces and interactive digital devicesVice President/Principal, December 2001 to March 2003Promoted company through trade periodicals and various conventions. Selected and assembled teams to design and manage projects. Developed marketing and sales initiatives to achieve goals of the company. Managed 15 – 20 projects per year through design, construction, and operation.GP DESIGN – Nashville, TNDesign firm specializing in planning, designing and managing construction of retail stores and cafes.Owner/Principal, August 1998 to December 2001Developed marketing initiatives to achieve goals of the company. Oversaw the daily operations and directed up to 5 employees. Established operating budgets and established sales goals for business to prosper. Managed 15 – 20 projects per year through design, construction, and operation.ResponsibilitiesBusiness startup - Achieved $800k in sales first year in business with a staff of two.Led product and services review board, consisting of past customers, to present new concepts and ideas for the market.Planned and facilitated trade shows, conferences and training.

Carson City, Nevada, United States

SONLIGHT FIXTURES – Carson City, NVManufacturer of retail book, music and video displays.Project Manager, December 1993 to August 1998Developed marketing initiatives to achieve goals of the company. Oversaw the daily manufacturing schedule and directed up to 7 employees. Established operating budgets and established sales goals for business to prosper. Managed 15 – 20 projects per year. Installed majority of projects, manufactured and shipped nationally.

Professional Association, Interior Design, Professional Member

RETAIL DESIGN INSTITUTE – New York, NY – Professionally recognized and Certified Member (equivalent to 4-year Bachelor’s Degree.

Education record

Marketing & Business (1yr)