Experience

W. CLEMENT AND JESSIE V. STONE FOUNDATION
• Grants Manager and Program Officer

  • Dec 2013 - Present


W. Clement & Jesse V. Stone Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants Manger and Program Associate

  • Dec 2012 - Present

  Managed administrative activities and property for family foundation that awards approximately $4.4 million in grants annually to education, early childhood development, youth development agencies. Advised on family communication and inter-personal dynamics. Managed all grants, grantee communication, grant agreements, and data base maintenance. Arranged all elements of 3-day semi-annual board meetings and educational gatherings of grantees. Reviewed organizations for funding… Show more Managed administrative activities and property for family foundation that awards approximately $4.4 million in grants annually to education, early childhood development, youth development agencies. Advised on family communication and inter-personal dynamics. Managed all grants, grantee communication, grant agreements, and data base maintenance. Arranged all elements of 3-day semi-annual board meetings and educational gatherings of grantees. Reviewed organizations for funding, including program and budget assessments. Show less Managed administrative activities and property for family foundation that awards approximately $4.4 million in grants annually to education, early childhood development, youth development agencies. Advised on family communication and inter-personal dynamics. Managed all grants, grantee communication, grant agreements, and data base maintenance. Arranged all elements of 3-day semi-annual board meetings and educational gatherings of grantees. Reviewed organizations for funding… Show more Managed administrative activities and property for family foundation that awards approximately $4.4 million in grants annually to education, early childhood development, youth development agencies. Advised on family communication and inter-personal dynamics. Managed all grants, grantee communication, grant agreements, and data base maintenance. Arranged all elements of 3-day semi-annual board meetings and educational gatherings of grantees. Reviewed organizations for funding, including program and budget assessments. Show less



The Signal Hill Company

• Account Executive

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

  • Managed advertising, marketing, design, and communication projects and taught social media class for senior adults. • Managed and created content for multiple social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, StumbleUpon and Digg. • Developed exceptional content for corporate communications and copy for websites; assessed quality and advised on creative design. • Wrote creative briefs and developed project timelines; fostered interpersonal relationships with Signal Hill clients. • Managed advertising, marketing, design, and communication projects and taught social media class for senior adults. • Managed and created content for multiple social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, StumbleUpon and Digg. • Developed exceptional content for corporate communications and copy for websites; assessed quality and advised on creative design. • Wrote creative briefs and developed project timelines; fostered interpersonal relationships with Signal Hill clients.



New Ground Community & Dolores Street Baptist Church

• Executive Director/Pastor

  • Jul 2003 - Jan 2012

  • Draft and deliver persuasive speech weekly • Design, plan, and implement program and logistical details for weekly community events • Procure and manage event facilities for permanent and short term programming • Provide hospitality for organization events (conferences, retreats, workshops, classes, community gatherings) • Design and create visual space for weekly program • Write, edit and produce weekly communication materials (print and web content) • Provide counseling… Show more • Draft and deliver persuasive speech weekly • Design, plan, and implement program and logistical details for weekly community events • Procure and manage event facilities for permanent and short term programming • Provide hospitality for organization events (conferences, retreats, workshops, classes, community gatherings) • Design and create visual space for weekly program • Write, edit and produce weekly communication materials (print and web content) • Provide counseling and coaching services to all congregational and community members • Market mission, goals, and initiatives of the organization utilizing diverse mediums (print, social media, blog, events) • Manage brand, logo and website development Show less • Draft and deliver persuasive speech weekly • Design, plan, and implement program and logistical details for weekly community events • Procure and manage event facilities for permanent and short term programming • Provide hospitality for organization events (conferences, retreats, workshops, classes, community gatherings) • Design and create visual space for weekly program • Write, edit and produce weekly communication materials (print and web content) • Provide counseling… Show more • Draft and deliver persuasive speech weekly • Design, plan, and implement program and logistical details for weekly community events • Procure and manage event facilities for permanent and short term programming • Provide hospitality for organization events (conferences, retreats, workshops, classes, community gatherings) • Design and create visual space for weekly program • Write, edit and produce weekly communication materials (print and web content) • Provide counseling and coaching services to all congregational and community members • Market mission, goals, and initiatives of the organization utilizing diverse mediums (print, social media, blog, events) • Manage brand, logo and website development Show less



Alliance of Baptists

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Organizer and Facilitator

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Arranged all elements of annual four-day event with multiple speakers and musicians serving as primary liaison between Alliance of Baptists and Asilomar Conference Grounds; also served as Alliance Board liaison. • Chaired committee of seven clergy from Bay Area and developed and oversaw budget of $100K, including housing, and supervised fundraising efforts. • Served as registrar for event, tracking attendance and maintaining regular communication with participants. • Scheduled and… Show more • Arranged all elements of annual four-day event with multiple speakers and musicians serving as primary liaison between Alliance of Baptists and Asilomar Conference Grounds; also served as Alliance Board liaison. • Chaired committee of seven clergy from Bay Area and developed and oversaw budget of $100K, including housing, and supervised fundraising efforts. • Served as registrar for event, tracking attendance and maintaining regular communication with participants. • Scheduled and hosted preachers Mark Yacconelli, Dr. James Chuck and Cynthia Winton-Henry as well as workshop leaders; offered leadership during closing worship service. • Invited and hosted popular Christian musician Carrie Newcomer. Show less • Arranged all elements of annual four-day event with multiple speakers and musicians serving as primary liaison between Alliance of Baptists and Asilomar Conference Grounds; also served as Alliance Board liaison. • Chaired committee of seven clergy from Bay Area and developed and oversaw budget of $100K, including housing, and supervised fundraising efforts. • Served as registrar for event, tracking attendance and maintaining regular communication with participants. • Scheduled and… Show more • Arranged all elements of annual four-day event with multiple speakers and musicians serving as primary liaison between Alliance of Baptists and Asilomar Conference Grounds; also served as Alliance Board liaison. • Chaired committee of seven clergy from Bay Area and developed and oversaw budget of $100K, including housing, and supervised fundraising efforts. • Served as registrar for event, tracking attendance and maintaining regular communication with participants. • Scheduled and hosted preachers Mark Yacconelli, Dr. James Chuck and Cynthia Winton-Henry as well as workshop leaders; offered leadership during closing worship service. • Invited and hosted popular Christian musician Carrie Newcomer. Show less



Baptist Youth Camp

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Administrative Director

  • Jan 2003 - Jul 2006

  • Directed annual residential camp for regional youth ages 13-18 • Supervised staff; organized and facilitated planning retreats; created staff training program; developed and edited youth educational curriculum • Provided comprehensive care for staff and campers (hospitality, registration, orientation, safety, parent communication) • Coordinated logistics including program and facility supplies, meal coordination, housing, information technology, and bookkeeping • Managed and… Show more • Directed annual residential camp for regional youth ages 13-18 • Supervised staff; organized and facilitated planning retreats; created staff training program; developed and edited youth educational curriculum • Provided comprehensive care for staff and campers (hospitality, registration, orientation, safety, parent communication) • Coordinated logistics including program and facility supplies, meal coordination, housing, information technology, and bookkeeping • Managed and balanced annual budget Show less • Directed annual residential camp for regional youth ages 13-18 • Supervised staff; organized and facilitated planning retreats; created staff training program; developed and edited youth educational curriculum • Provided comprehensive care for staff and campers (hospitality, registration, orientation, safety, parent communication) • Coordinated logistics including program and facility supplies, meal coordination, housing, information technology, and bookkeeping • Managed and… Show more • Directed annual residential camp for regional youth ages 13-18 • Supervised staff; organized and facilitated planning retreats; created staff training program; developed and edited youth educational curriculum • Provided comprehensive care for staff and campers (hospitality, registration, orientation, safety, parent communication) • Coordinated logistics including program and facility supplies, meal coordination, housing, information technology, and bookkeeping • Managed and balanced annual budget Show less



Druid Hills United Methodist Church

• Office Administrator and Property Manager

  • Sep 2000 - Jul 2003

  • Managed administrative activities and property for large urban congregation positioned on historic campus. • Oversaw $250K endowment and maintained all financial records, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, federal and state tax payments, monthly balance statements, membership giving records and annual fund raising drive for $500K regular budget. • Managed capital improvement project of education center and sexton residence. • Created operational structures… Show more • Managed administrative activities and property for large urban congregation positioned on historic campus. • Oversaw $250K endowment and maintained all financial records, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, federal and state tax payments, monthly balance statements, membership giving records and annual fund raising drive for $500K regular budget. • Managed capital improvement project of education center and sexton residence. • Created operational structures, procedures, and administrative systems; managed all operational aspects of campus, including contract repair and maintenance, construction labor and usage schedules. • Supervised four employees, including custodians, maintenance staff in residence, sexton and special events coordinator. • Recruited and coordinated 15 volunteers to clean worship space and handle other property maintenance. • Provided financial, pastoral and logistical assistance to homeless members within surrounding neighborhood. • Represented DHUMC at Atlanta Mayor’s Clergy Roundtable annually. Show less • Managed administrative activities and property for large urban congregation positioned on historic campus. • Oversaw $250K endowment and maintained all financial records, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, federal and state tax payments, monthly balance statements, membership giving records and annual fund raising drive for $500K regular budget. • Managed capital improvement project of education center and sexton residence. • Created operational structures… Show more • Managed administrative activities and property for large urban congregation positioned on historic campus. • Oversaw $250K endowment and maintained all financial records, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, federal and state tax payments, monthly balance statements, membership giving records and annual fund raising drive for $500K regular budget. • Managed capital improvement project of education center and sexton residence. • Created operational structures, procedures, and administrative systems; managed all operational aspects of campus, including contract repair and maintenance, construction labor and usage schedules. • Supervised four employees, including custodians, maintenance staff in residence, sexton and special events coordinator. • Recruited and coordinated 15 volunteers to clean worship space and handle other property maintenance. • Provided financial, pastoral and logistical assistance to homeless members within surrounding neighborhood. • Represented DHUMC at Atlanta Mayor’s Clergy Roundtable annually. Show less



Candler School of Theology, Emory University

• Program Assistant

  • Aug 1997 - Aug 2000

  • Coordinated placement of currently enrolled students doing contextual education internships in social service and local church contexts, required of all Master of Divinity students • Educated 22 faculty and 22 teaching supervisors regarding program components and requirements • Trained pastor and local church representatives hosting first and second year students • Developed and maintained master calendar for school functions for Registrar’s Office • Answered inquiries from… Show more • Coordinated placement of currently enrolled students doing contextual education internships in social service and local church contexts, required of all Master of Divinity students • Educated 22 faculty and 22 teaching supervisors regarding program components and requirements • Trained pastor and local church representatives hosting first and second year students • Developed and maintained master calendar for school functions for Registrar’s Office • Answered inquiries from students, parents and faculty regarding matriculation information for all students; assisted with coordination of commencement ceremonies; maintained paperwork on student grades and requirements Show less • Coordinated placement of currently enrolled students doing contextual education internships in social service and local church contexts, required of all Master of Divinity students • Educated 22 faculty and 22 teaching supervisors regarding program components and requirements • Trained pastor and local church representatives hosting first and second year students • Developed and maintained master calendar for school functions for Registrar’s Office • Answered inquiries from… Show more • Coordinated placement of currently enrolled students doing contextual education internships in social service and local church contexts, required of all Master of Divinity students • Educated 22 faculty and 22 teaching supervisors regarding program components and requirements • Trained pastor and local church representatives hosting first and second year students • Developed and maintained master calendar for school functions for Registrar’s Office • Answered inquiries from students, parents and faculty regarding matriculation information for all students; assisted with coordination of commencement ceremonies; maintained paperwork on student grades and requirements Show less