Business Manager | 2009 – Present– In charge of all financial and office operations at this church with 75 members and a $100K budget. – Network with neighborhood residents and key stakeholders to build community partnerships. – Direct fundraising projects. One event raised $10K for youth programs and scholarships. – Managed a $25K building renovation project, primarily in the sanctuary and fellowship hall. Minister | 2004 – Present– Perform ministerial sacerdotal duties – preaching, teaching, counseling, and performing weddings and funerals.

– In charge of all financial and operational activities for the entire ministry. The main church in St. Louis grew 1500 parishioners, 18 staff members, and a $2M budget during this 10-year span. – Developed an employee cross-training program, which yield a $100K savings in revenue. – Projected, developed, and managed annual budget. – Provided guidance and counsel to parishioners. – Oversaw business operations such as finance, accounting, office administration, human resources, and procurement. – Directed physical operations including grounds, facilities maintenance, renovations, and expansions. – Revamped the daycare program and turned it into an academy for preschoolers. Some children skipped kindergarten and went straight to first grade. – Conceived of and established the GIA Community Development Corporation.

Program Manager – Bethlehem Center | 2008– Managed the senior lunch program, a five-day hot lunch delivery program for 80-100 individuals. – Coordinated the efforts of 12 local churches (one per month) to prepare meals each day. Administered the program, procured food and supplies, recruited volunteers, and prepared and delivered the meals. – Raised funds through grants and donations. Managed an $80K annual budget (salaries, gas, food, supplies). Much of the food and supplies where donated. Each meal cost less than $2.45 per person. Purchasing Liaison – Mid Cumberland Community Agency | 2005 – 2007– Managed the procurement of supplies and resources to provide shelter, clothing, and food for Hurricane Katrina victims (totaling $5M budget) through FEMA. – Ensured the purchasing of supplies, materials, services, and equipment complied with federal regulations. – Developed, audited, and evaluated purchasing processes for five government-funded programs. – Negotiated and secured business contracts with independent contractors for materials and supplies. – Assisted in developing a tool to report expenditures for the FEMA program. – Reviewed purchasing reports to ensure records are within budget guidelines. – Prepared journal entries and reconciled for month end close. Community Organizer – Neighbors of Edgehill | 2004– Collaborated with community leaders to address the needs of the Edgehill community (edgehillcommunity.org), a section of Nashville with 5000+ residents in a 1.3 square mile area. – Addressed the needs of public housing residents, private housing residents, churches, schools, businesses, and other people interested in the community who share a common interest in Edgehill.

– Established the GIA (God is Able) community center to serve low-income families, seniors, and disabled in North City. Secured initial set up funding. Guided tasks and functions for day-to-day operations. – Established a Board of Directors to govern GIA’s operation. Managed administrative activities required to establish a 501(c)3 status, bylaws, policies and procedures and employee manual. – Coordinated building renovations. Purchased office furniture and equipment.