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Elyria, Ohio, United States

Spearheaded creation of new relationship management strategy, overseeing implementation of multi-channel CRM tools for collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders including donors, church leaders, volunteers, and partner community agencies. Cultivated donor relationships with VIP donors including C-suite executives and company owners resulting in signifiant one-time gifts, capital needs, and in-kind donations such as rent-free use of office spaceEngaged numerous senior-level church leaders for successful long-term financial, volunteer, and program partnershipsTransformed annual fundraising dinner into successful high-level event that skyrocketed engagement with doubled sponsorships, quadrupled pledges, professional video, engaging presentations, and increased volunteer participation Wrote and designed results-driven marketing campaigns (including graphics) for email, web, and social mediaDoubled financial gifts from a network of 85 churches in a three year period, with subsequent year-over-year growth Wrote and co-taught unique training seminar to equip area church staff and volunteers to meet human needs and change lives without creating dependencyCreated and produced multiple successful fundraising campaigns including matching giftsStreamlined office processes via selection and implementation of broad suite of new software toolsSupervised and hired all staff and created collaborative tool for employee development.

Exceeded all three cross-selling goals for lifetime of employment Engaged diverse group of small business owners, excelling in consultative solution salesAwarded positions on both quality of work life and mentor teamsPromoted to advanced training position within 6 months of hire

Arlington, Oh

Led the creation and implementation of a large-scale change process to transition the organizational structure from a traditional bureaucratic model to self-directed teamsLed board in creation and implementation of new leadership structure for governance and facilities managementRecruited, trained, and doubled volunteer force. Trained five ministry directors and team leaders/teachers in core competencies of strategy creation, project management and training In partnership with several local businesses and non-profit organizations, planned and directed a town-wide celebration for four successive years Wrote and delivered weekly 350 training sessions In partnership with several local businesses and non-profit organizations, planned and directed a town-wide celebration for four successive years

Elyria, Oh

Recognized consistently within the top two sales volume producersCreated a forecasting model for high volume customers that expedited reorders and ensured consistent inventoryRetained high volume customers against threats while achieving 15% growth

Elyria, Oh

Redesigned and implemented new high school curricula (e.g., computer technology, personal finance) for this private religious school in Elyria, OH. Pioneered the student spiritual life program, an extra-curricular activity. Recipient of the OHSAA’s award for exemplary contribution to high school athletics.

Masters, Organizational Development

Master of Organizational Development program emphasizing evidence-based methodology for organizational effectiveness and change..

Bachelor Of Arts Biblical Studies

Activities and Societies: Chair: Student Government Discipleship Committee, Cincinnati Rescue Mission Ministry Team, Greene County Jail.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Bible/Biblical Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Men's Service Organziation