Experience

BetterMan

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Integrate the strategic vision by providing day-to-day leadership and management.

• Marketing & Distribution

  • Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

  Partnered with the CEO and COO to convert BetterMan’s growth and retention goals into innovative partnerships, marketing strategies, and marketing tactics. Drove BetterMan’s integrated partnership plan from start to finish, including developing, planning, implementing, and analyzing results. Oversaw BetterMan Brand Champions, marketing partners, vendors, and other parties involved in BetterMan partnership & marketing strategies.



LAKE CHURCH

• Operations Pastor

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  I steward administration, finance, HR, and operations in a local church.

• Executive Pastor

  • Apr 2017 - Sep 2022

  Stewarded ministries, staff, administration, finance, HR, and overall operations in a local church.



Dallas Baptist University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Serving as an adjunct professor at DBU teaching: ~ College of Business: Management (primarily Org Behavior) ~ Developing the Christian Mind Serving as an adjunct professor at DBU teaching: ~ College of Business: Management (primarily Org Behavior) ~ Developing the Christian Mind



2S Ranch

• DFW, Texas

• Vice President The Provision House / Tristar Companies

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

  A family ranch in the heart of the Palo Pinto Mountains selling grass-fed/finished black Angus and complementing products through The Provision House (online & storefront). Asked by the GP/CEO of Texas Power to join him in establishing a new venture working with his existing 2S cattle ranch. Established the retail presence, wholesale, and restaurant outlets to sell grass-fed/grass-finished beef, organic/natural chicken, pork, and other provisions. A family ranch in the heart of the Palo Pinto Mountains selling grass-fed/finished black Angus and complementing products through The Provision House (online & storefront). Asked by the GP/CEO of Texas Power to join him in establishing a new venture working with his existing 2S cattle ranch. Established the retail presence, wholesale, and restaurant outlets to sell grass-fed/grass-finished beef, organic/natural chicken, pork, and other provisions.



Texas Power

• Vice President Operations

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2015

  Served as one of a three-member executive team overseeing a top-line budget of $50m. As VP (Operations) I sought to create cohesion and focus for a group of talented individuals managing residential and commercial Sales, Marketing, Customer Care, Mail Services, Operations (Market and Regulatory Compliance), HR, and IT. Intentionally worked closely with other executives collaborating on risk and financial needs for overall success and profitability. I worked closely with the CEO/President in evaluating market opportunities and developing sustainable and profitable strategies. Sought to remove obstacles and allow people to achieve their best work for our 100 employees and 25,000 customer organization. Show less

• General Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Mar 2012

  Reporting to the COO, I was responsible for the daily Operations at Texas Power. As GM I was focused on ensuring all departments had the needed tools and resources to maximize earnings. Active in state and regulatory affairs, I represented the independent REP segment in 2011 serving on the ERCOT subcommittee.

• Sales Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2008

  Responsible for commercial and residential business development while managing the inside and outside sales representatives. Worked closely with the Customer Care manager to ensure positive customer experiences and improve where necessary. Took a lead role in preparing and leading internal preparation and adoption of wholesale market changeover from Zonal to Nodal market.



CompassLearning

• Educational Consultant

  • Nov 2003 - Mar 2007

  Worked closely with the sales team and prospects throughout proposals and ultimate hand-off as I had the primary responsibility of account management to ensure widespread implementation and adoption of newly purchased educational technology. Independently managed multiple accounts throughout assigned territory. Ensured contractual obligations were met and sought additional sales opportunities throughout the relationship. Coordinated and led all teacher training throughout assigned territory. Assisted other consultants to support or lead training as needed. I spent one year away ('05 - '06) serving locally with my church and returned to the same position with an updated territory. Show less



Connect Church

• Arlington - DFW

• Associate Pastor

  • 2005 - 2006

  Joined pastoral staff of a church plant to lead assimilation of new members, coordinate volunteer efforts (including Sunday mornings of mobile church), and provide direction and training for small group ministry. I managed office staff, IT needs, and the website. Joined pastoral staff of a church plant to lead assimilation of new members, coordinate volunteer efforts (including Sunday mornings of mobile church), and provide direction and training for small group ministry. I managed office staff, IT needs, and the website.



Arlington ISD

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Classroom Teacher

  • Aug 2000 - Nov 2003

  Served as a 5th-grade classroom teacher teaching all subjects with alternating years and rotating assignments. Served as a campus club sponsor and on the district social studies textbook committee. Served as a 5th-grade classroom teacher teaching all subjects with alternating years and rotating assignments. Served as a campus club sponsor and on the district social studies textbook committee.



Dallas Independent School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Classroom Teacher

  • Aug 1999 - May 2000

  7th Grade Reading Teacher 7th Grade Reading Teacher