Team, strategy and profitability consulting for organizations looking to increase, multiply and thrive. cressoconsulting.com• Pioneered a thriving business from inception to fruition, overseeing every aspect from conceptualization, branding, and service offerings to marketing, sales, delivery, and day-to-day operations. • Catered to a diverse clientele spanning for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, and churches, with sizes ranging from $300K to $80m+ in assets, tailoring services to meet their distinct needs. • Directed efforts towards team development, strategic planning, and profitability consulting, driving sustainable growth and success for clients. • Conducted impactful workshops for organizations, integrating certified assessments such as Working Genius and Golden Personality Profile with proprietary teachings to deliver tailored solutions. • Spearheaded the transformation of Leadership Development systems to foster organizational health and effectiveness, ensuring clients are equipped for sustained success in dynamic environments.

• Served nonprofit organizations and churches nationwide by effectively identifying and fulfilling crucial staff positions. • Delivered insightful presentations to nonprofit boards and leaders on a weekly basis. • Hosted a dynamic leadership podcast with a monthly reach of 8,000 listeners, disseminating valuable insights and perspectives. • Led a strategic initiative to select new Business Development software, enhancing financial analysis capabilities and informing key strategic decisions for future growth.

• Supported church staff and boards nationwide by sourcing exceptional candidates to fulfill their positional requirements. • Equipped and trained a team of Candidate Coaches to conduct thorough interviews for various roles as needed.

• Innovated a business concept to expand Beach Church's community outreach through the establishment of a vibrant coffee shop, providing a new hub for community engagement and quarterly partnerships with local nonprofits for community reinvestment. • Formulated comprehensive business, branding, and marketing plans to ensure the success and resonance of the coffee shop venture. • Orchestrated the development and execution of the construction buildout, overseeing a $500K project from inception to completion. • Provided hands-on management oversight of daily operations, managerial functions, strategic partnerships, and brand identity. • Achieved remarkable success as the shop surpassed initial revenue and foot traffic projections by an impressive 40%, sustaining annual revenue growth of over 20%. • Cultivated a robust online presence, amassing a dedicated Instagram following of over 8,000 followers. • Attained significant financial milestones, with the coffee shop grossing over $600K annually. • Garnered acclaim and recognition, with the coffee shop featured in Fodor's guide https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/best-american-cities-for-coffee-cafes.

• Enlivened the organization's vision by empowering every tier of the team to uncover, strategize, and propel towards greatness. • Strategically honed in on organizational strategy, objectives, and actionable plans to ensure seamless execution. • Exercised leadership prowess as an integral member of the board. • Delivered impactful presentations to audiences weekly, ranging from intimate groups of 20 to expansive crowds of 1200. • Collaborated extensively on the development and meticulous execution of a comprehensive 5-year organization-wide Multiply Vision. • Directed a team of 25 individuals, with a keen focus on fostering a thriving culture, bolstering organizational health, and spearheading individual and departmental planning. Held direct responsibility for leading eight departments. • Orchestrated end-to-end management of recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, and exit planning for staff. • Demonstrated adept financial stewardship, managing a $3.5 million budget with precision and foresight. • Pioneered LeaderTrack, a transformative nine-month discipleship journey aimed at identifying and nurturing emerging leaders within the congregation, positioning them for future board roles. • Formed a strategic partnership with the Serve Pastor to integrate the principles of When Helping Hurts and Toxic Charity into the church's local and international missions endeavors. Actively engaged with partners in Uganda, Costa Rica, and Jamaica, fostering impactful connections and initiatives.

• Collaborated seamlessly within a dynamic team to attract and secure top-tier talent for our esteemed clientele. • Partnered closely with clients to ascertain their precise positional requirements, encompassing roles ranging from technicians and clinicians to practice managers and vice presidents. • Proactively sourced, meticulously interviewed, and expertly presented candidates to hiring managers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Instrumental in securing the University of Chicago Medical account for the company, catalyzing a significant expansion from 2 to 10 recruiting seats for PPR. • Acknowledged with quarterly Core Value award for consistently embodying organizational values, as recognized by fellow team members.

• Actualized the organization's vision by empowering every level of the team to envision, strategize, and propel forward towards excellence. • Spearheaded the alignment of organizational strategy, objectives, and actionable plans, driving seamless execution.• Engaged audiences on a weekly basis, addressing gatherings ranging from 20 to 1000 individuals. • Engineered systems and frameworks to transition the organization from its inception phase to an established entity. • Orchestrated the cultivation of organizational culture, health, and individual and departmental planning for a team of 17, with direct oversight of six departments. • Orchestrated end-to-end management of recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, and exit strategies. • Led the recruitment, training, and deployment of 150 volunteers directly, with an additional indirect oversight of 400 volunteers. • Effectively managed a $2 million annual budget with precision and foresight. • Catalyzed organizational growth from an average attendance of 400 to 1700 within a span of three years. • Led a $3.8 million facility renovation project from inception to completion, overseeing vendor selections, architectural planning, coordination with project superintendent, and final delivery.

Primary advocate for children in the Hampton Cove community through 5th grade.• Created marketing campaign that increased volunteer force 100%• Designed training curriculum and manuals for staff and volunteers• Direct oversight for recruitment, training and deployment of 200 volunteers; five direct staff reports• Worked with executive leadership to plan and implement launch of second location, including team development and facility renovation.• Planned and led large events to increase departmental awareness within the organization• Regularly spoke to crowds up to 1000

Primary advocate for children in the Huntsville community through 5th grade.• Created marketing campaign that increased volunteer participation from 30 to 180 in three months• Established vision, values and overall strategy for department rebranding• Initiated departmental leadership system that has now been duplicated successfully in three different organizations.• Direct oversight for recruitment, training and deployment of 180 volunteers• Developed leadership team to oversee department