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Durham, North Carolina, Us

Oversee training and professional development functions for Duke Alumni Engagement and Development and provide leadership in developing and implementing a program that addresses existing and emerging talent development needs within the university-wide alumni and development community at Duke. Report to the Associate VP of Organizational Performance & Business Operations, Alumni Engagement and Development.

Crowley, Texas, Us

Mobilized congregational members for effective service both within the church and out in the community while developing and implementing new ministry framework for community engagement and outreach. Represented congregation to and liaised with local authorities, business, and the non-profit community. Reported to the Lead Pastor.

Crowley, Texas, Us

Provided strategy and direction for assimilation of all newcomers. Developed data systems, structures, and processes to support growth of church. Supported pastoral staff in their management and development of volunteers. Reported to the Lead Pastor.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Provided comprehensive review and substantive feedback to NCU candidates and to NCU Chairs as an assigned member of doctoral dissertation committees. Reported to The Graduate School Research Specialist.

Naperville, Il, Us

Directed and supported DSA’s Operations Team as the company re-engineered core processes and outsourced the direct mail print production and mail shop work for 30+ nonprofit clients in response to the closing of the company’s print production department. This was a transitional role that decreased with time concurrent with increased responsibilities for the Organizational Development portfolio of the company. Managed staff of 6 people on Operations Team. Reported to Owner / CEO of the company.

Naperville, Il, Us

Conceptualized and directed "The DSA Academy", extending the professional resources of Douglas Shaw & Associates through Training, Research, and Service to the non-profit fundraising community. Additionally, promoted continuous learning throughout the organization while also supporting management to address training and development needs of 60+ DSA staff. Reported to the Senior Vice President of Organizational Development.

Naperville, Il, Us

As member of Executive and Leadership Teams, contributed to company’s three-fold revenue and employee growth in 7 years. During tenure, formalized human resource function, championed corporate growth by facilitating strategic planning process, recommended / implemented numerous organizational development initiatives, acted as strategic planning and staff development consultant to DSA clients, served in middle management roles in both Client Services and Operations, formalized company’s research function, and acted as a fundraising consultant working directly with DSA clients. Reported to the President, Executive Vice President, and/or Vice President of Client Services.

Naperville, Il, Us

As independent contractor, formalized the HR function for this small company of 15 employees. Developed Employee Handbook and launched first-ever strategic planning process for the company. Eventually, hired on full-time as VP, Strategic Services to continue these processes and more. Reported directly to President / Owner.

Wheaton, Il, Us

“Principles of Community Development” (INTR 621) – Developed and taught this masters level elective examined the basic principles of transformational development through the lens of "biblical holism", a survey of the literature, and case studies from the field. Determined objectives, selected readings, and developed assignments and final examination. Reported to Department Chair.“Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills” (INTR 694) – Co-taught this masters level elective examined the biblical foundation for interpersonal skills essential for life and ministry effectiveness with opportunity to develop these skills; special application made to cross-cultural contexts. Employed “Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills” workshop curriculum from International Training Partners for which I am a trained facilitator.

Directed and supported all adult ministries within the church including: small group ministry, men’s ministry, women’s ministry, and adult Sunday school. Instrumental in conceiving of discipleship strategy and processes that led to discipleship portrait and pathways subsequently employed by the church. Reported to the Associate Pastor.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Established organizational-wide “HRD Council” providing strategic direction and support to nearly 40 FHI entities around the world and their staff (field programs, support offices, and international headquarters). Equipped these entities to recruit, orient, train, develop, and care for the “appropriate people” required to increasingly achieve the organization’s mission, vision, and values in an increasing number of communities around the world. Managed staff of 4-5 people in the International Office. Served as member of Senior Leadership Team in the International Office reporting to the President.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Directed merging of the personnel and training functions to establish the Human Resources Department in FHI’s International Office. Established and monitored processes and standards for recruitment, orientation, training, development, and member care of more than 100 international staff within the nearly 1,500 staff working in FHI’s more than 30 field operations around the world. Managed staff of 3 people in the International Office. Led FHI’s partnership with Hope International University that offered MSM and MBA distance learning programs in International Development. Reported to the Executive Vice President.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Co-developed and implemented the FHI Corporate Identity Orientation Module used to train the organization’s national and international staff working in more than 40 countries around the world. Assisted in the planning and implementation of month-long Pre-Field Orientation for International Hunger Corps Staff preparing for 2-3 year volunteer terms overseas in Food for the Hungry field country operations. Reported to the Director of Training.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Provided regional training support to country trainers in the Asia Region including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Planned and facilitated regional training meetings for the Asia Region in July 1997. Reported to the Director of Training, International Office.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Directed and managed staff of 30 Thai nationals and 5-7 expatriate volunteers in child sponsorship/community development programs and projects in nearly 30 communities along the Thai-Cambodian border in Northeast Thailand. Translated organizational mission, vision, and values into programmatic strategies and objectives to be executed by country staff. Secured ongoing funding through both internal and external funding sources. Hosted work and study teams on an annual basis from Japanese and Korean partner entities. Acted as official representative to the Royal Thai Government on behalf of FHI. Reported to Asia Regional Vice President, International Office.

Fullerton, Ca, Us

“Holistic Mission” (THE 5021) – Co-taught and then taught on my own this online masters level requirement; examined the Biblical mandate, principles and approaches related to helping poor communities and people in need; defined holistic ministry and the rationale for its application in relief and development work and world missions. Reported to Dean of Graduate School.

Glenside, Pa, Us

Designed a three-year plan (1992-94) for developing, producing, and distributing a continuing education program for Korean-American ministers, church officers, and laymen, which included specific topics to be incorporated into the program, recommendations regarding selection and use of media, and a three-year budget including all necessary expenses and projected income. Reported to President.

Wheaton, Il, Us

“Cross-Cultural Teaching” (INTR 555) – Taught this masters level elective on two separate occasions; sought to answer the question: “What does it mean to be an effective instructor across cultures?”; addressed both issues of effective teaching and the various dimensions of culture and their impact on the teaching-learning transaction. Determined objectives, selected readings, and developed assignments (including student learning contracts). Reported to Department Chair.

Wheaton, Il, Us

Coordinated the design, development, production and promotion of distance education course packages and continuing education workshops for adult learners in conjunction with Wheaton College and Wheaton College Graduate School faculty. Produced instructional packages named audio-print “Course of the Year” by the Association of Christian Continuing Education Schools and Seminaries (ACCESS) for 1989 and 1990. Reported to the Director of Extension and Continuing Education. Assumed Director’s duties from February-June 1990, reporting directly to the Dean.

Dekalb, Il, Us

“Issues in Adult Continuing Education” (LEAC 598) - Assisted professor in teaching this masters level requirement as part of teaching internship; reviewed and synthesized critical issues in adult education, preparing students for their comprehensive exams; topics covered include: philosophy of adult education; history/policy of adult education; sociology of and participation in adult education; psychology of adult learning; the question of andragogy; comparative/ international adult education; program development in adult education; research/ professionalism in adult education. Reported to Associate Professor responsible for the course.

New York, Ny, Us

Conducted historical archival research to support the writing and publishing of the history of the World Evangelical Fellowship, entitled: "The Dream That Would Not Die" by David M. Howard, then President of the World Evangelical Fellowship.

Directed the successful reception and distribution of emergency food aid shipment in coordination with the Ghanaian Repatriation Task Force and other international agencies. Represented FHI to Ghanaian government and international community. Researched and advised FHI on Ghanaian agricultural implement needs during emergency crisis of 1983. Reported to Vice President of International Programs.

Directed relief programs in 9 Southeast Asian refugee camps in cooperation with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). Managed volunteers and staff from 6 different countries. Initiated nutritional programs for Thai community-based child sponsorship programs. Executed relief /development project proposal responsibilities, including: research, writing, and follow-up. Coordinated relief /development project reporting responsibilities. Reported to Thailand Country Director.

Assisted in the management of relief and development programs throughout the country. Assisted in the relief and development project proposal writing, evaluation, and reporting responsibilities. Reported to Thailand Operations Coordinator.

Supervised supplemental and new arrival feeding projects in Ban Vinai Refugee Camp in Loei Province, Northeast Thailand. Initiated local Thai schools supplemental feeding project in surrounding communities. Reported to Thailand Operations Coordinator.

Ed.D. In Leadership And Educational Policy Studies, Major: Adult Continuing Education With A Concentration In Southeast Asian Studies

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