Corey Sutton, Sr Email & Phone Number

Passionate Director of Operations | Empowering Nonprofit Organizations for Impact As a veteran Director of Operations/Board Chairman in the nonprofit sector, I have dedicated my career to driving positive change and empowering organizations to create a lasting impact in the communities they serve. With a relentless commitment to social causes, I bring strategic leadership and operational expertise to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of nonprofit endeavors.🌟 Visionary Leadership:At the heart of my approach lies a deep-rooted passion for making the world a better place. I believe in harnessing the collective power of teams and stakeholders to achieve transformative outcomes. As a visionary leader, I inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to rally behind a shared mission and embrace innovative solutions to complex challenges.🔧 Operational Excellence:With a proven track record of streamlining processes and improving organizational workflows, I am adept at fine-tuning operational mechanisms to ensure seamless day-to-day functioning. I foster a culture of continuous improvement and implement data-driven strategies, leading to enhanced productivity and resource optimization.🤝 Collaborative Partnering:Collaboration is the cornerstone of any successful nonprofit venture. I forge strong relationships with key stakeholders, donors, and partners to build a robust network of support. 📈 Sustainable Growth:Balancing growth with sustainability is crucial for any NPO's long-term success. I am committed to establishing scalable frameworks that allow organizations to expand their reach without compromising their core values. 🌱 Nurturing Talent:I believe that a talented and empowered team is the driving force behind any nonprofit's success. By fostering a culture of inclusion, learning, and professional growth, I empower individuals to reach their full potential.

1. Leadership and Governance• Chair Board Meetings: The president presides over board meetings, ensuring they are productive, follow the agenda, and are conducted in an orderly manner.• Decision-Making Oversight: Facilitates discussions and ensures that all viewpoints are heard before decisions are made.• Strategic Planning: Plays a key role in shaping and supporting the organization’s strategic vision, ensuring alignment with the mission and goals.• Board Effectiveness: Ensures that the board is operating efficiently and effectively, focusing on the organization’s most critical issues.2. Act as a Liaison• CEO/Executive Director Oversight: Works closely with the CEO or Executive Director, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluation.• Stakeholder Relations: Represents the board and sometimes the organization in interactions with key stakeholders, including donors, government bodies, and the public.3. Facilitate Board Development• Recruitment of Board Members: Leads or assists in the recruitment and orientation of new board members.• Board Training: Ensures that board members are educated on their responsibilities and the organization's needs.5. Legal and Financial Oversight• Ensure Compliance: Works to ensure that the organization complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.• Financial Oversight: Ensures proper financial oversight is in place, including approval of budgets, reviewing financial statements, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.6. Representation and Advocacy• Public Representation: Serves as a spokesperson for the board and sometimes the organization, representing the board’s interests and decisions to the public, media, and other entities.• Advocate for the Organization: Advocates for the organization’s mission and goals, often engaging in fundraising and relationship-building activities.

South Bend, Indiana, Us

Promoted to Business Consultant after success in Talen Acquisition Specialist role. Connected employers and applicants within the Workforce Development System. Gathered business intelligence to assist in the development of a Regional Economic/Workforce partnership. Developed relationships with area businesses, Local Economic Development Organizations (LEDO’s) and small businesses.- Since 2021, led weekly job readiness workshops for hourly and executive applicants to train, encourage and educate on necessary skills to re-enter the workforce. - Grew weekly attendance in workshops from 5 to 70 with a 10% hire rate.- Formatted, sourced, and developed content for career newsletter mailed to 1500 job seekers weekly.

10 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Responsible for assisting job seekers and business customers by providing quality customer service. Responded promptly to phone calls, voicemails, and email messages, to ensure the accuracy of any communications sent out. Worked closely with community leaders, organizations, and labor unions, to maintain WorkOne Center policies and procedures as they pertain to business services. - Pre-screened an average of 20 candidates per day for program readiness- Prepared 3-5 selected candidates with resume writing and mock interview assistance

Accountable for Global Tax Center’s 30 home-based and retail Affiliate/Owner network across the United States including Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and US Territories. Additional responsibilities included the recruitment, development, and servicing of Global Tax Center.- Grew sales revenue by 5% within first year of opening by performing competitive intelligence for each Affiliate/Owner to ensure strategic store placement and focused marketing efforts.- Oversight for expansion from home state of Georgia to include a total of 18 states within first 3 years of operations.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Utilized scanning device to pull inventory and place in its proper area. Received in inventory from daily shipments and organized into appropriate bin. Utilized often as Team Lead to organize associate team of 10 or more to setup seasonal display for floor updates.

Savannah, Georgia, Us

Selected to start a new division for TMX Finance entitled InstaLoan. Responsible for a new district of 9 loan service centers with $2.1 million in revenue and assisted in opening 16 additional locations throughout Georgia. Recruited, hired, and trained 9 direct reports and 25 indirect reports.- Ranked #1 of 15 districts in new sales growth in the company, increased sales 570%, on average, year-over-year.- Developed collection management policies that decreased slow files by 8%.- Achieved perfect State Compliance Audits in every store 3 years in a row by providing weekly training for field employees.- Performed on-site visits of all stores in district to provide ongoing coaching and employee development.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Responsible for leading 2 “super” districts consisting of 9 to 50 H&R Block retail tax offices with up to 750 associates in Philadelphia and Atlanta markets. Recruited and hired seasonal associates, provided coaching, development, and performance management to direct reports. Managed office leaders and held them accountable for coaching, development, and performance management of office associates. - Provided leadership and direction to instill a client-focused culture throughout each district, resulting in annual 3%-5% increase in client retention and 10%-15% increase in client satisfaction. - Yielded a 1.5%-5% annual revenue increase through implementation of effective business plans, marketing, and identification of growth opportunities. - Effectively managed labor to ensure maximum productivity and profitability. Full P&L and budget responsibility for each fiscal year.- Achieved 3 annual President’s Club awards for achieving top-tier results.- Piloted multiple operational, service, and technology programs prior to national rollout.