Michael Stowell Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Dissertation committee chair that mentors PhD students through their courses, research, IRB approval and completion of dissertation.

Work with doctoral students to help refine research methodolgy. Teach courses and design curricula and delivered targeted pedagogy in online learning environments. Emphasized adherence to best practices and strategic teaching methodologies to foster training, expertise and academic performance among all student groups.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Supervised all operations, community development and growth for human services organization, providing accessible housing, food pantries, health services and other programs to individuals in need. Developed long-term visionary goals and plans to ensure continuous community support.• Maintained oversight on long-term strategic development goals, budgetary management duties and community relationship building. Oversaw the preparation and drafting of all monthly board packets and other documentation, emphasizing comprehensive accuracy when detailing financial performance and project progress.• Oversaw all daily operations among five direct reports, 28 indirect reports and more than 400 volunteer partners across six individual locations. Strategically allocated resources within $1.8MM operating budget to ensure effective facilities management. • Continuously identified new opportunities to implement SOPs, process structures and other standardizations to drive continuous program growth. Restructured labor resources and schedules, emphasizing investment in volunteer resources to minimize cost expenditures. Successfully exceeded overall annual budgetary goals by 10%.• Provided extensive guidance and leadership during the development of low-cost eight-unit apartment housing project. Nurtured viable partnerships with banking representatives to successfully close out Federal Home Loan Mortgage grant, managing all documentation needs and information to ensure continuous compliance with grant requirements. Coordinated large-scale grand opening of unit, supervising all community outreach to ensure proper media coverage to maximize visibility.• Strategically identified opportunity to secure $182K donation from community development partner. Proactively nurtured viable interpersonal relationships to represent organization and build mutually beneficial solutions. This led to the acquisition of largest donated cash gift within history of the organization.

Championed the development and implementation of new adults and online education department from the ground up. Provided comprehensive administrative leadership to drive significant growth and deliver effective education for adult students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. • Collaborated directly with Grace Bible college presidents and other senior leaders to develop program goals and other tactical plans for new Non-Traditional Education department. Built all standardized processes, structures and teams from the ground up, growing program to more than 130 faculty members and 800 students.• Corresponded regularly with third-party consultants to track and analyze key financial metrics. Developed long-term recruitment goals through strategic forecasting and long-term projections. Conducted extensive resource planning and management to ensure proper operational support for all recruiting specialists.• Maintained complete oversight on all regional accreditation processes. Monitored and tracked all documentation needs and paperwork, collaborating with personnel to efficiently receive accreditation through both the Higher Learning Commission and the Association for Biblical Higher Education.• Supervised planning, setup, coordination and implementation of new education departments for Grace Bible College for online and adult learners. Conducted thorough review and analysis of entire program curriculum, corresponding regularly with senior leaders to provide status updates, refine goals and ensure proper integration into overall academic environment. Developed standardizations and structures to foster continuous departmental growth.• Strategically allocated resources within $8MM program budget. Continuously evaluated key metrics and long-term goals to identify cost-efficiency opportunities. Successfully fostered significant program expansion, providing targeted education to all student demographics while utilizing 60% of total revenue.

Oversaw all teaching, planning, scheduling and operations management for nondenominational church in West Michigan. Collaborated extensively with community partners to build organizational presence, expand outreach and ensure effective implementation of goals.• Led efforts to drive organizational growth and expansion, successfully developing church congregation from 18 to more than 600 members. Proactively engaged with community leaders and organizations to nurture partnerships, build solutions and successfully implement organizational goals.• Collaborated with four associate pastors to develop relevant sermons and teachings for church congregation. Identified opportunities to deliver topical messages through biblical guidance, emphasizing personal development and community growth. • Coordinated all volunteer programs and community outreach initiatives, serving as primary point of contact and representative for all church operations within surrounding area. Successfully grew annual revenue to $400K solely through donation streams.• Oversaw the development and growth of religious nonprofit organization from the ground up. Championed capital campaigns, marketing initiatives and other forms of outreach to nurture donor partnerships and ensure continuous expansion. Managed all logistical and compliance-related responsibilities when negotiating purchase of new 30K sq. ft. location for church services.• Coached, trained and mentored numerous direct reports. Provided extensive guidance to associate pastors, directors and administrative support personnel to ensure continuous adherence to best practices.

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Leadership

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Leadership

Master Of Arts, Religion/Religious Studies

Master Of Education

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business

Associate Of Biblical Studies