Executive Director / Director of Development

Non-Profit Organizations ~ Higher Education

Committed to providing the leadership and resources to enrich lives and empower communities

  MA in Leadership with concentration in Organizational Development backed by substantial executive-level leadership and managerial background

  Expertise in developing and executing programs integrating education, housing and employment to maximize results in delivering quality community-based programs to broad populations

  Excel in designing and administering donor and sponsorship plans; talent for defining and penetrating lucrative funding channels

  Dynamic networking and relationship building skills; persuasive presentation and negotiation skills and effective communicator

  Sharp business acumen, with valuable background in broad-scope operations spanning strategic planning, organizational structuring, resource management, and project administration through team-building/leadership, sales, customer service, administrative, and P&L/financial reporting

  Proficient in prioritizing, planning and managing operations to maximize use of resources, optimize productivity and efficiency, control costs, meet stringent deadlines, and boost bottom-line performance

Executive Director 2015-Present

Rockdale Alliance Outreach-Conyers, GA

  Effectively create and facilitate programs incorporating education, housing and employment supporting families in crisis, including community members with mental health issues, in improving quality of life as well as assisting individuals recently released from incarceration in successfully re-integrating with society

  Optimize giving among major prospective and existing donors by developing and executing targeted market development and relationship management strategies; actively collaborate with Advisory Board and volunteers in securing new funding sources and maintaining donor relationships as well as securing corporate and community sponsorships

  Spearhead development and implementation of integrated strategies in alignment with immediate and long-range organizational goals

Community Relations Manager 2013-2015

Service Corporation International-Atlanta, GA

  Provided quality pre-need burial and cremation service arrangements for families of hospice and terminally ill, successfully increasing sales profits by 20% through strategic planning, use of extensive product knowledge and persuasive PowerPoint presentations

  Resourcefully maximized target market reach and competitive positioning as well as grew business/revenue production by building strong community-based relationships with hospice providers, churches, discharge planners, and hospitals; prioritized relationships to achieve and surpass aggressive goals

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Business Development Manager 2007-2013

Custom Living Renovations-Atlanta, GA

  Steered full-scope residential and commercial renovation/remodeling projects from inception through on-time, on-budget delivery

  Effectively managed sub-contractor bids, estimates, build outs, and progress plans as well as developed project schedules, planned/coordinated materials and administered purchase and work orders

  Identified and capitalized on new business opportunities through research and analysis of industry trends along with targeted cold calling

  Boosted sales production and activity tracking by establishing efficient CRM system

Regional Sales Manager 2001- 2007

Masada Bakery-Norcross, GA

  Successfully managed 100 accounts across 5-state Southeast region, actively collaborating with owners and executive management to optimize performance across contractual agreements compliance, customer service, business development, and profitability

  Generated 30% revenue increase within first year

  Drove growth by providing expert budgeting, expenditures and research development recommendations/proposals for multiple states

MA, Leadership-concentration in Organizational Development; 2017

Luther Rice College & Seminary-Lithonia, GA

BA, Theology; 2002

Jacksonville Theological Seminary-Jacksonville, FL

Volunteer, supporting various community projects promoting equality, unity and inclusion

Licensed and Ordained Minister, Christian & Missionary Alliance and Southern Baptist Convention