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Fairfield, Ca, Us

Fairfield, California, United States

I currently coach clients in doctoral scholarly research and publication tactics. I also collaborate with cross-functional teams and authorize Christian education curricula while editing doctoral dissertations for Doctorate of Ministry and Ph.D. students. I also steer fiscal and business functions, including payroll, invoicing, and budgeting. I have implemented a growth plan to attract +15% new members and generated thousands for organizations by building a marketing plan that spurred an uptick in incremental sales through authoring an educational Christian curriculum under the Edify brand and adding e-commerce options to support the initiative. Additionally, I obtain 95% passing rates in theological seminary dissertations by accurately representing institutional handbook and manual content in various writing styles, including Turabian, Chicago, and APA.

Fairfield, California, United States

As the executive pastor and chief operating advisor, I led divisional directors and administrative assistants in supporting daily functions and aligning congregational needs with organizational direction. Also, I joined forces with executive leaders in devising an outline for the upcoming five-year strategic plan. I assisted leadership and HR in orchestrating numerous responsibilities and collaborated with the senior pastor and the director of budget and finance to develop and manage the annual budget and endowment, analyze operational expenses, and conducted fiscal forecasting. Additionally, I updated training materials, policy and procedures manual, and a staff handbook incorporating SOPs, administered divisional needs assessments, formed professional development and reorganization plans, and steered operational efficiency by creating connections via face-to-face meetings.

Berkeley, California, United States

As the vice president of institutional advancement, I led administrative functions for financial aid, admissions, marketing, and fundraising while supervising staff. Additionally, I assisted in establishing a Doctor of Ministry program via a cohort model. Furthermore, I assisted leadership in developing and launching a campus security plan.Collectively, college enrollment improved, sparked an increase in yearly donations, and championed in fund procurement with all donors using value-added strategies and stewardship. Lastly, the development of a new website, a marketing plan, transformed the organizational image via a rebranding campaign by crafting a compelling business case, and gaining executive and board buy-in for a name and logo change.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

I led a team of ten global staff in monitoring the academic progress of ~350 international students. I functioned as an affiliate on the board of directors and external review committee and handled the partnership’s human resource activities, budget preparation, board reports, and contractual details. Additionally, there was a 50% spike in Portugal’s economic development and a 300% spike in enrollment by implementing recruiting methods and collaborating with the Portuguese community. I oversaw total partnership guideline adherence by developing a strategic plan and directing associates in attaining goals and objectives for the joint venture. Lastly, I captured +100% communication and community awareness upticks by transparently conveying student admissions and progression with faculty, academic advisors, graduate coordinators, business managers, and global finance partners.

Pittsburgh, Pa

I served as worship leader by scripture readings, assigned pulpit duties, and guided baby blessing, communion, and baptism ceremonies. Also, assisted in planning and hosting the annual picnic for at least 4,000 community and church members, assisted in organizing special projects, including women’s conferences and Christmas giveaways. I served as a Pulpit Supply Pastor for churches without a Pastor within the Presbyterian denomination. Served on the fundraising committee.Lastly, a +400-member small cell study program was developed by creating a strategic plan to usher the church from traditional Bible study approaches to dynamic learning methods through small cell groups. I trained facilitators, wrote curriculum, designed implementation plans, and taught theological based curriculum.

Orangeburg, Sc

Trained Gift Officers, managed budget, solicited major, planned, and corporate gifts. Served as staff support for fundraising events for the President and Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Worked in conjunction with the Vice President in developing Board reports. Served as a liaison with faculty and Deans of the university to secure gifts. Managed the Planned Giving Council.• Assisted in securing the Lily Foundation Grant• Established a Planned Giving Council and Planned Giving Department

Doctor Of Ministry, Leadership And Preaching

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Education

Master'S Degree, Educational/Instructional Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, English Media Journalism

Activities and Societies: Dance Group, English Club