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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Rochester, Minnesota, Us

Albuquerque, New Mexico, Us

Reporting to the Executive Director and partnering with the Executive Leadership and Middle Management, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be charged with co-creating, implementing and leading a cohesive operating structure and team aligned with the increasing scale and achievement of CAC’s strategic business goals and growth. Likewise, the COO will be personally aligned with CAC’s mission, values, and culture. CAC desires an authentic leader who is team oriented, inclusive, operationally and outcome focused, and ready to step into the challenge.In this role, the COO provides day-to-day leadership and management that mirrors the mission and values of the CAC, while ensuring that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to ensure financial strength, operating efficiency, and effective growth.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Lead and direct organization-wide efforts in four focus areas:- Reinforce core faith-oriented programming through development of engagement strategies, special projects and events;- Build capacity of Habitat organizations to engage faith communities through live training opportunities, peer exchanges and self-help learning platforms;- Improve brand recognition and mission alignment among faith communities through public speaking engagements and ecumenical representation on international/national faith organizations;- Maintain organizational and financial resources to sustain program through donor engagement and SME contributions.

Launched a management group that provides C-level management solutions to small businesses and non-profit organizations. Provided counsel in the areas of financial management (CFO), operational management (COO), and strategic management (CEO) for select projects or as an ongoing resource. Represented client interest and managed external relationships as it related to the financial, operational, or strategic management of the organization.• Developed and prepared Executive Management Plan (EMP) for mega church to fulfill bank requirement in order to acquire a second campus worth $7 million. • Developed a comprehensive strategy for the North American Operations of a German-based company that addressed product quality issues, restructured staff, established strategic objectives, and determined the U.S. office’s sustainable competitive advantage. Financially, the comprehensive strategy was projected to increase revenue by 100% to $15 million annually.• Facilitated workshops for non-profits, notably The King Center in Atlanta, GA and Georgia Community Action Association, on topics such as team dynamics, organizational sustainability, and organizational culture.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, Us

Charged with responsibility for the financial and administrative management of this Southern Virginia mega-church with 12 pastors and 2,500 members. Member of four-person Senior Leadership Team and second in command. Orchestrated and directed the development of the strategic vision, five-year plan, $3M annual operating budget, banking relations, human resources, finance and accounting, leadership development, and organized the weekly staff meeting. Created, analyzed, and reported upon monthly financial statements. Employed coaching, counseling, administrative, and conflict resolution skills to manage day-to-day activities of the administrative staff. Participated as a conference speaker, panelist, or facilitator at local and national events.• Project managed the $6M new construction and renovation program that facilitated and fueled doubled growth of attendance within 3 months of completion.• Established relationships with a major bank and negotiated a restructuring of debt that reduced interest expenses and saved $128K over the 5-year term.• Directed two short-term missions trips to Ghana for medical screening (2006) and construction projects. (2008)• Instrumental in public relations by working with local, regional, and national community groups.

Recruited to provide business leadership by functioning as Chief Operating Officer in the management of the business, financial, and administrative operations including finance, facilities, project management, organizational development, strategic planning, staff development, leadership training, community relations, human resources, volunteer ministry coordination, information technology, and construction projects. Instrumental in serving as direct liaison to the attorney, CPA and private banker. Created and managed the annual operating budget in excess of $3M. Reengineered the organizational structure to simplify communication flow throughout the organization. Directed the oversight of preschool learning center, counseling center, and women's center.• Saved the organization from a $10M headache with unqualified contractor by recognizing and alerting the senior staff to potential problems. Court decided in church's favor and required the contractor to return all monies paid.• Negotiated, planned, and project managed performing group's two-day concert appearance at Global Harmony Concert, an interfaith event, for the 2005 World Expo in Japan. • Directed and managed budget growth from $2.6M to $3.3M.• Wrote initial standard operating procedures manual for preschool learning center and served as the interim director of the learning center.

Washington, Dc, Us

Staff Readiness Officer, Surface Warfare Development Group Served as an assistant program manager for the SHAREM (Ship Antisubmarine Warfare Readiness/ Effective-ness Measuring) program, a top Chief of Naval Operations priority, including financial management and budget administration for annual allocations exceeding $3 million, operations management and project coordination for eight exercises globally, and personnel administration and leadership for 20 direct reports. Acted as U.S. Navy liaison onboard Japanese and Korean flagships during exercises.• Obtained and maintained Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearances• Restructured directorate infrastructure to provide maximum functionality for team plagued by extensive travelNavigator, USS Nicholas (FFG-47)Advised commanding officer on all matters pertaining to ship’s movement, briefing all essential personnel prior to any maneuver. Trained and led navigation team, consisting of inexperienced and junior personnel, to successfully complete 63 sea and anchor details without incidence.• Planned logistics of high profile international and diplomatic visits of foreign ships, specifically ships from South Africa and Denmark, while acting as United States Navy liaison. • Prepared Logistics Request (LOGREQ) messages for each foreign port visited. Asst Operations Officer/Combat Information Center Officer, USS Monongahela (AO-178)Developed, planned and coordinated tactical scenarios for successful completion of Tactical Training Cycle in preparation for six-month deployment. Coordinated and directed ship’s schedule to ensure timely and successful completion of 36 scheduled logistic events within a six-day period spanning three different bodies of water. Obtained Top Secret (TS) clearance as well as maintained a classified material program without incidence. Served as shipboard intelligence officer.

Bs, Organizational Development

Mpa, Public Administration

Education record

Organizational Leadership