Rev. Damond A. Wilson, M.Div Email & Phone Number

- Collaborate with the board of Directors to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize business objectives.- Identify, recruit, train and develop a talented team of employees who can lead critical departments and manage strategic business functions.- Monitor company operations and ensure employees and business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.- Develop the organizational culture and promote transparency and collaboration throughout the organization.- Identify potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect business interests.

- Oversee the administration and management of church operations, including budgeting, financial planning, and personnel management in the church office.- Engage and build relationships within the local community, participating in outreach and mission activities, and collaborating with other organizations to address community needs.- Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to the congregation, fostering a culture of faith, love, and service. - Work with church leadership and staff to establish and execute a vision and strategic plan for the church’s growth and leadership development.- Facilitate and encourage spiritual growth and discipleship through the development and implementation of small group ministries, Bible studies, and other educational programs.

- Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way- Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices- Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant- Formulate strategic and operational objectives- Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability- Recruit, train, and supervise staff- Find ways to increase the quality of customer service

Rochester, Ny, Us

• Managed the school’s recruitment plan, strategic plan, and objectives.• Coached and trained the admissions team to ensure the recruiting process was conducted properly.• Created and promoted the school brand and culture while cultivating relationships with prospective students.• Led prospective students through the admissions process, including application submission, tuition options, and paperwork.• Strategized, communicated, and implemented recruiting best practices to identify and secure top prospects.• Maintained the applicant CRM and drafted and posted to social media outlets

Rochester, New York, Us

• Assist clients in navigating the housing system from incarceration to transitional and permanent supportive housing.• Researches community resources that benefit homeless individuals and enhances services provided by community programs.• Processes applications, registration forms, client demographic logs, and other statistical information for client services.• Works with clients to develop personal service plans to attain client's goals and objectives.• Partners with the property manager to ensure safe, affordable housing for clients.• Adheres to guidelines and regulations endorsed by Monroe County CoC, ESSHI, and HUD.• Utilizes HMIS client management system for data entry.• Works with leadership on strategic planning.• Facilitates organizational participation in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) learning collaborative.• Writes proposal narratives, including needs statements, project descriptions, and program outcomes.

Rochester, New York, Us

• Reviewed Universal Basic Income, reparations pilot, and city-sponsored homeownership programs in other cities nationwide to determine how Rochester could develop such programs for the city.• Analyzed data regarding national and historical reparations programs. • Created subsequent recommendations for implementation.• Facilitated community engagement activities to obtain community feedback.

Rochester, New York, Us

• Evaluated current local laws/policies to eliminate institutional and structural biases, racism, and inequities in the City of Rochester and Monroe County• Provided recommendations to enhance current local laws/policies to increase effectiveness or retire local laws/policies that are ineffective• Provided recommendations on any new local laws/policies which address identified "gaps" in equity• Analyzed data regarding housing for the City of Rochester and Monroe County• Facilitated community engagement activities to obtain community feedback

• Facilitated Drive to Success Program "DTS"• Functioned as administrative officer• Assist food pantry with food and clothes distribution • Inspects, sorts, and packs perishable and non-perishable food for distribution• Assist with distributing volunteer communications

Rochester, New York, Us

• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interest. • Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. • Develops reasonable rules for behavior and maintains order in a fair and just manner.

• Analyze, interpret, and synthesize data from research sources, and draw actionable and executable conclusions.• They are collected and compiled information on consumer demographics, preferences, and information sources.• Established connections with potential community partners by fostering mutually beneficial relationships.

Bloomington, Illinois, Us

• Reviewed claims requiring specialized handling, including issues that may require the use of independent experts or vendors.• Assisted claim handlers by performing support services.• Responsible for the analysis, management, and documentation of claim files.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

• Provided service, trading, budgeting, and guidance to clients to advance portfolio performance.• Proactively used financial analysis tools to appropriately match client needs with products offered at Edward Jones Investments and affiliated product partners.• Maintained a comprehensive understanding of compliance, regulatory and departmental policies and procedures. • Solicited investments, which included equities, fixed income, and insurance products.•Demonstrated a mastery of Client Relationship Management (CRM) skills which built and secured client relationships•Advanced in professional development by maintaining an in-depth understanding of financial planning, capital markets, and the financial services industry•Maintained a comprehensive understanding of compliance, regulatory and departmental policies and procedures•Conducted standardized survey interviews in order to properly access purchasing habits

Tempe, Az, Us

•Responsible for overseeing and monitoring customer loan applications as well as performing the loan approval process•Responsible for identifying Sales Advisors talents/gifts and build upon those to maximize results •Analyzed and monitored sales figures and statistics to establish firm foundation for future growth•Supported the installation of a new dealership in Duluth, which met and exceeded all sales measures by an average of 10%

Tempe, Az, Us

•Recorded as a leading Sales Advisor in the company, which resulted in a ranking of 7th amongst all Sales Advisors •Recorded for selling the most units, company-wide, for the month of December (2012)•Persuaded management to revise the method of handling the companies vehicle return program, resulting in an 5% increase in customer retention•Received “Champ-a-thon Finalist” award, given to the top five Sales Advisors in the region for upselling the most previous customers along with maintaining a closing rate over 30%•Engaged in corporate discussions about new business ventures

Sandy Springs, Georgia, Us

•Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and promoting Account Executives•Trained Account Executives on how to become profitable and how to contend in a competitive market, resulting in a growth of personnel by 10%•Designed training programs focused on hiring techniques, best practices, organizational procedure, and sales processes

Sandy Springs, Georgia, Us

•Counseled small businesses in reference to their merchant processing services. Furthermore, new accounts profited by receiving a 5% decrease in total accounting expenses•Analyzed financial statements and tactfully negotiated new products for business growth•Received “Top Seller” recognition from the division, it is an award given to the Account Executive who acquires the most new accounts for a given week.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Theology/Theological Studies

Doctor Of Ministry - Dmin, Community Development