Experience

PlainJoe

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Story Catalyst

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Storyland Studios

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Story Catalyst

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Wondersmith, LLC

• Remote

• Strategy Consultant

  • May 2007 - Present

  • Drove growth and increased accountability by standardizing internal processes using performance-based measurements and benchmarks, reporting and mission alignment. • Analyzed performance metrics to identify, structure and solve complex business problems. • Implemented new tools utilizing evidence-based measurements to track outcomes and generate performance data for public reporting. • Pinpointed growth opportunities within services portfolio and business model. • Mitigated project conflicts by proactively seeking acceptable outcomes acceptable to stakeholders. • Collaborated with stakeholders to gain complete understanding of project goals and objectives. • Mentored associate consultants to encourage enthusiasm toward tasks and responsibilities. • Prepared accurate and concise reports, conveying progress, issues and solutions. • Leveraged proven workflow and technology systems to produce effective strategies for clients. • Conducted research, surveys and interviews to gain business insights. Show less



Northshore Community Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pastor of NextGen

  • Feb 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Oversee the student and children's department • Organizationally focused on the long-term health and development of our nextgen team. Foster an open, honest, and empowering environment within the department • Create systems and processes that leverage strengths and support weaknesses • Act as a "culture guide" so that department remains cohesive under the mission of the church • Counsel, coach and guide our team as needed • Train and develop team members and volunteers to maximize their potential. • Spearheaded community outreach programs. • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public. • Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks. • Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs. • Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility. • Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics. • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication. Show less



Radiant Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Central Kids Director

  • Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Determined appropriate budget levels and tracked expenditures. • Coordinated, tasked, trained and evaluated subordinates in work policies and procedures. • Purchased, coordinated and distributed materials necessary for maintenance functions and used by area personnel. • Brought attention to department contributions through congregational awareness initiatives. • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members. • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service. • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance. • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance. • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues. • Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls. Show less



Generations Christian Church

• Trinity, FL

• Executive Family Life Pastor

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations. • Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission. • Determined methods and procedures for staffing requirements and allotment of funds to various departments and projects. • Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making. • Consistent public speaking to inspire and encourage. • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues. • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map. • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives. Show less



River Valley Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Family Ministries Pastor

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2018

  • Years 3 months) Created successful original training content meetingcompany values and programming requirements• Successfully operated a zero-based budget of over $9.2 million for over six years• Recruited and trained a team of volunteers to deliver 208,000 hours of community service annually• Passionately improved dozens of employees' careers• Responsible for effectively researching newest trends and best practices.• Developed budget and negotiated contracts and quotes to ensureprojects were completed within financial constraints.• Led creative team meetings to share ideas and bring actionable plans to fruition.• Proposed concepts using rough sketches, storyboards or mood boards.• Managed writers, artists, designers and project managers with hands-onapproach to successfully accomplish daily work and special projects. Show less

• Marketing & Communications Director

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2013