
Trishia Kholodenko
Author / Professor/ Pastor / Social Entrepreneur
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Skills
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Extensive background in board development, church planting, financial forecasting, fundraising, marketing, grant writing, HR development, organizational change, and social enterprise.
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Proficient in MS PC/Mac/cloud based platforms, QuickBooks, Access, Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, RenWeb, web design, social media.

Languages: English/Spanish
Professional ​
Leadership

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Established several successful social enterprise opportunities for disenfranchised populations.
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Supported the restructuring of over 100 ministry teams, to ensure unity of purpose and vision.
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Provided direction and leadership for a multiple-site congregation as well as several complex social service, mission, and educational agencies.
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Preached regularly and taught thousands at the largest AG church in the United States, including Bible studies, retreats, as well as Jumpstart leadership conferences across the country.
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Ensured implementation of core values consistently throughout the organizational network of over 20,000 members, 12 campuses/sites and spread across 7 unique non-profits.
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Executed tactical and strategic training for hundreds of staff, program leaders, and volunteers.
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Involved in the recruitment and retention of qualified, capable staff for wide range of openings.
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Gained PR experience through community business relations for publicity and advertising.
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Networked with a strong base of leaders in business, nonprofit, faith and government sectors.
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Contributed extensively to the published works that have emerged from New Life Covenant.
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Created and taught curriculum for Chicago Master’s Commission, training young people of Women in Leadership from a Biblical perspective.
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Wrote sermons/speeches heard globally at conferences, via the internet, radio and public television.
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Actively involved in the Chicago Dream Center’s efforts to fight human trafficking, as President and CEO of their residential and outreach programs.
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Board consultant for Army of the Kind, leading efforts in humanitarian relief locally and abroad.
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Cultivated a strong reputation among members and staff for client-focused programming, by actively and directly participating in street outreach efforts and rescue efforts.
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Spearheaded a complete organizational turnaround, while serving as the Acting Principal and Board Consultant for a local, faith-based elementary school of 160 students.
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Mentored church planters and Executive Directors of several new Dream Centers nationwide.

Nonprofit Management
Work​
experience​



Northern Seminary 10/2021 - Present Lisle, IL
Chief Operating Officer
www.seminary.edu (630) 620 - 2113
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Lydia Home Association 8/2016 – 03/2018 Chicago, IL
Chief Operating Officer
www.lydiahome.org (773) 653-2200
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Responsible for all day to day operations of a 9 million dollar child welfare agency.
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Led a staff of 150 employees toward sustainable growth and tangible, measurable results.
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Provided administration that was action-oriented in order to facilitate capacity building.
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Oversaw a wide range of agency functions from Risk Management to Program Services.
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Increased revenue through Medicaid billing, nearly doubling the monthly income stream.
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Focused on building employee morale and fostering an environment that was strategically directed.
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Improved internal communications through weekly, monthly, and quarterly staff meetings as well as through an ongoing electronic newsletter.
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City Colleges of Chicago 6/2015-8/2016 Chicago, IL
Adjunct Professor of Business, Wright College
www.ccc.edu (773) 777-7900
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Prepare lesson plans, administer exams and oversee projects for all students.
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Adhere to college standards in ethics, code of conduct, and all administrative duties.
Chicago Dream Center 8/2007 - 12/2015 Chicago, IL
President/CEO
www.chicagodreamcenter.org (773) 384-2200
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Serve as founding Director through successful expansion into a $0.75 million NPO.
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Provide leadership, direction, and training for over 200 staff, volunteers, and residential clients.
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Oversee stewardship of resources, volunteers, and finances according to strategic plan and budget.
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Manage for-profit cafés, catering, and food service ventures as social enterprises for 5 residential programs serving ex-offenders, homeless, recovering addicts, and survivors of human trafficking.
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Engage staff development, while conducting workshops and training both internally and externally.
New Life Covenant 8/2007 - 11/2015
Associate Pastor
www.mynewlife.org (773) 384-7113
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Provide pastoral care and counseling to a 17,000 member congregation.
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Assist in providing leadership and training for 120 ministries for men, women, and children.
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Oversee stewardship of resources, volunteers, and finances according to strategic plan and budget.
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Conduct sacramental office when called upon, such as funerals, weddings, preaching, etc.
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Provide organizational oversight for affiliate churches across 7 states and in Puerto Rico.
Salem Christian School 2013 - 2014 Chicago, IL
Executive Director/Interim Principal
www.salemcs.org (773) 227-5580
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Providing leadership, day-to-day and strategic oversight for faith-based PreK-8th grade school.
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Oversee stewardship of resources, volunteers, and finances according to strategic plan and budget.
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Develop a new board that reflected the mission and vision of this 40 year old historic institution.
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Build a foundation for a strong development base, incorporating booster club, PTC, and alumni.
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Expand athletics, music, and enrichment to augment branding and generate revenue stream.
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Stabilize internal conflict, reorganize administration, create new website and corporate identity.
New Community – Logan Square 1/2001 – 1/2005 Chicago, IL
Pastoral Staff/Outreach Coordinator
www.thenewcom.com (773) 463-6222
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Collaborate with treasurer in annual budget preparation and tracking throughout fiscal year.
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Set up and oversee management of over 25 ministries, both internal and external in focus.
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Served as a lay minister over hospitality, marriage fellowship, and Homeless Ministry (2001-2005).
Operation Blessing International 6/1997 - 6/2002 Chicago, IL
Assistant Coordinator/Administrator
www.operationblessing.org (773) 625-6770
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Administrated homeless ministry, supplying 1,000 bags of food, blankets, etc. each year.
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Coordinated communication among city-wide clients, allocation and distribution of funds.
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Trained volunteers, visiting youth, and church groups, in inner-city program methodology.
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Assist in the development of Breakthrough Urban Ministry’s Joshua Project, a women’s shelter.
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Mobilized community groups in private and government sectors to collaborate in large scale events.
LabTemps, Inc. (BP-Amoco) 6/2001-12/2001 Chicago, IL
Research & Development Technician
www.labtemps.com (847) 825-6600
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Enhanced team-building ability with research chemists to brainstorm new product ideas.
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Trained under R &D chemists to learn procedural product experimentation.

Education
NPTS/Fuller Theological Seminary Chicago, IL
Doctorate in Urban Ministry 2014-2019
www.fuller.edu/academics/school-of-theology/dmin/dmin-urban-ministry-cohort/
Dissertation: Developing a Methodology and Theology for Redemptive Ministry
North Park School of Business & Nonprofit Management Chicago, IL
Master’s in Business Administration 2004-2008
www.northpark.edu/sbnm/ (773) 244-5518
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Organizational Development and Non-Profit Management Certificates
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Entrepreneurship Certificate
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GPA 3.95/4.0
North Park School Theological Seminary Chicago, IL
Master’s in Divinity 2004-2008
www.northpark.edu/sem/ (773) 244-6200
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GPA 3.95/4.0, Summa Cum Laude
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Anhfeldt Medallion Awardee (Valedictorian)
North Park University Chicago, IL
B.S. Chemistry, B.S. Spanish 1997-2001
www.northpark.edu (773) 244-6200
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GPA 3.73/4.0, cum laude
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Presidential Scholar (High School Valedictorian and National Honor Society)
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Accepted into Spanish Honor Society (Sigma Delta Pi)