Experience

The Overton Group, LLC
• United States
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Corporate Services

  • Jan 2023 - Present


Leadership Crossing

• Business Consulting and Services

• Strategist

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Cultivate relationships with key players in businesses and organizations across various sectors, assessing systems and processes to promote efficiency, productivity, and performance. // Collaborates closely with a team of consultants as well as clients to identify needs and proposed customized solutions to streamlines business processes. // Acts as a change agent, providing critical business insights and coaching to client teams to ensure successful roll-out of plans, strategies, and services. Show less



Covenant Church

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Pastor

  • 2020 - Dec 2022

  During this tenure, I prove myself by serving as a thought partner to the Lead Pastor with regards to leadership, vision, and culture. As Chief of Staff, I lead and coach pastors, directors, and coordinators to achieve organization’s overall mission. I drive key HR initiatives including talent acquisition, training and development, engagement, and performance evaluation. // Developed and implemented a human resource plan to align overall mission and strategy of the organization, resulting in increased efficiency, productivity, and accountability. // Supervised business/financial operations for multiple non-profit organizations with total revenue of $4.5M. // Conducted weekly executive coaching sessions with direct reports, implementing similar 1:1 meetings with all downline employees. // Delivered visionary leadership to staff for designing and implementation of annual ministry plans in alliance with Covenant’s strategic plan. // Oversaw and tracked congregational initiatives through research and evaluation. // Facilitated the annual strategic planning process including evaluation of ministry performance; review of mission, vision, and values; development of key objectives and tactics; and establishments of annual goals. // Managed resource allocation and established equitable compensation standards to recruit and retain high-potential, high-impact talent. // Mediated employee relations and performance issues, providing counsel to directors on appropriate methods of performance management. Show less



Barrow Community Church

• United States

• Lead Pastor

  • Jul 2018 - Feb 2020

  During this role, I directed all key aspects of operations, while developing and communicating vision of organization. I coordinated with leaders to lead weekly services, while delivering engaging and helpful content to both inspire and execute the organization’s mission. I conducted performance analysis, assessed team member efficiency, and offered constructive feedback to optimize staff output. || Oversaw all operations, including but not limited to, facilities maintenance, business/financial management, and HR. || Delivered exemplary leadership to train volunteers, while recruiting, managing, and supervising activities of staff members. || Promoted organizational initiatives and programs by collaborating with community leaders, public agencies, and organizations. Show less



Due West United Methodist Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Pastor

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2018

  During this tenure, I directed staff and program management meetings to attain optimal outcomes. I managed program budgets, while ensuring completion of all programs within budgetary constraints. I provided pastoral care, counseling and guidance to staff, congregation, and community. >> Empowered staff and leaders to execute the overall mission and vision of organization provided by senior leadership. >> Ensured staffing, facilities, and programs were appropriately and effectively aligned to best meet strategic goals of organization. >> Developed specialized program and initiatives for certain population in community. Reached target audience in community by creating, launching, and sustaining specialized ministry initiative. Show less



Flippen United Methodist Church

• Senior Pastor

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  During this tenure, I directed church activities into new seasons of ministry through dynamic communication, strategic initiatives, and collaborative discussions. I addressed crises to offer support, care and counseling to the community. \\ Supported church in fostering growth through congregation development and new fundraising initiatives. \\ Forged robust alliances with community organizations to accelerate mission of the church. During this tenure, I directed church activities into new seasons of ministry through dynamic communication, strategic initiatives, and collaborative discussions. I addressed crises to offer support, care and counseling to the community. \\ Supported church in fostering growth through congregation development and new fundraising initiatives. \\ Forged robust alliances with community organizations to accelerate mission of the church.


Bogart United Methodist Church
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• Pastor

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2012