My experiences in career and life have allowed me to travel the globe. Born and raised in Chicago, becoming a Southern transplant. Seeking life changing opportunities for myself, my family and my community around me. I have a deep passion for working with Youth who are seen as at-risk, low income families, refugees, single mothers, people who have substance abuse issues, and anyone wanting to have a conversation about faith and how it can change the world. I spent most of my early life working in the Restaurant Industry both front end and back of house. I worked as a Bouncer for 2 years. And have worked in the construction industry. I spent 5 years working in Camp Ministries. With Jobs that ranged from Counselor to Head Counselor, Outdoor Education Director to High and Low Ropes Instructor, and Assistant to the Program Director. I spent 4 years as a church Youth and Development Director. Working as a Youth Pastor to help lead Youth to a positive life's out come. I worked closely with the Boys and Girls Club that had a connection to the church I was the Youth Pastor at during this period of time. Developing and implementing programs that involved discipleship, personal and spiritual development, leadership training. During this period of time I worked close with two youth homes one boys home and one girls home, there I offered mentorship programs and transition programs to best help the youth move out of lock up and into a productive role in society. I have been a Senior Pastor and Executive Director for The Salvation Army for almost 7 years. With this position I work as a pastor and oversee all day to day operations of the church I work for. This includes Social Services, Fundraising, Advisory Board relations, Community Interaction, and general Finance. I have also had the task of being an Boys and Girls Club Director during this time, as well as running a Substance Abuse Program Director.My biggest passion in life is Camp Ministry. Everything about it brings me life. I believe fully that camp not only changes the campers life but can change the people employed at the camps life as well. I want to see the world radically changed one person, one neighborhood and one city at a time. I desire to live out the scripture of Isaiah 61. I want to love people no matter who they are.Proven Skills • Public Speaking • Leadership Development • Team Building • Program Development • Teamwork and Collaboration • Personal Development • Logistic Specialist • Emergency Disaster Trained • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving