Motivated, personable business professional possessing proven business development, project management, marketing and fundraising experience. Demonstrates outstanding leadership ability and creative problem-solving skills. Experience in developing teams and implementing strategic goals. Organizes and motivates people to meet set target. Self-motivated, high-energy, flexible, creative and willing to take on measured risks and new ventures. Diplomatic and tactful with professional personnel of all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records.

• Successfully rebranded an old and tired business to create a vibrant, growing destination spot in downtown Lisle, Illinois• Authored business plan, secured financing, negotiated purchase of building and contracts for business• Responsible for planning and oversight of all aspects of the remodel of store; architecture, contractor, village, and suppliers• Manage all financial aspects of running a small business including monthly tax preparation, payroll, supply procurement, marketing and public relations for business• Developed and trained staff team, and maintained very low staff turnover

- Responsible for providing leadership to plan, develop and implement a growing, high-impact ministry that teaches children (birth-5th grade)- Recruit, train & coach and retain 250+ volunteer leaders- Develop evaluation strategies to maintain, assess, and improve large group and classroom teaching- Plan, lead, budget and execution of weekly events, monthly special events and several annual large events

Reorganized the company in a very short amount of time. Met all goals established by the Board of Directors/owners.Created and presented monthly financial reports and related business goals to the Board of Directors.Generated more than $100,000 in new business in one years' time by expanding business offerings.Created new policies, procedures, manuals, financial tracking for the business. Responsible for all day-to-day operations, sales, HR, 13 to 26 direct-report employees, and all related payroll and finances for company.

Created, recruited, trained and established over 30 ministry teams as the attendance grew from 75 to over 2,000 people.Established a solid infrastructure for the organization and assimilation of several hundred active volunteer s.Designed and implemented policies, procedures and business forms for successful growth. Co-Authored MVP (Spiritual Gifts) curriculum. Was lead instructor for the course, and recruited three successful businessmen as volunteer staff teachers. Implemented accounts receivable/payable and membership tracking system, considerably streamlining the business processes.Developed, implemented and managed all marketing, public relations communications and outreach strategies for the church organization. Designed artwork and negotiated contracts for billboards, direct mailings, theater and newspaper advertising. Lead teams and groups through mission/vision/values and team goal setting. Mentored volunteers and staff to duplicate efforts and grow the organization through them.