RESUME

Established several successful social enterprise opportunities for disenfranchised populations.
Supported the restructuring of over 100 ministry teams, to ensure unity of purpose and vision.
Provided direction and leadership for a multiple-site congregation as well as several complex social service, mission, and educational agencies.
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.
Ensured implementation of core values consistently throughout the organizational network of over 15,000 members, 12 campuses/sites and spread across 7 unique non-profits.
Executed tactical and strategic training for hundreds of staff, program leaders, and volunteers.
Involved in the recruitment and retention of qualified, capable staff for wide range of openings.
Gained PR experience through community business relations for publicity and advertising.
Networked with a strong base of leaders in business, nonprofit, faith and government sectors.
Contributed extensively to the published works that have emerged from New Life Covenant.
Created and taught curriculum for Chicago Master’s Commission, training young people of Women in Leadership from a Biblical perspective.
Wrote sermons/speeches heard globally at conferences, via the internet, radio and public television.

Actively involved in the Chicago Dream Center’s efforts to fight human trafficking, as President and CEO of their residential and outreach programs.
Board consultant for Army of the Kind, leading efforts in humanitarian relief locally and abroad.
Cultivated a strong reputation among members and staff for client-focused programming, by actively and directly participating in street outreach efforts and rescue efforts.
Spearheaded a complete organizational turnaround, while serving as the Acting Principal and Board Consultant for a local, faith-based elementary school of 160 students.
Mentored church planters and Executive Directors of several new Dream Centers nationwide.

Wheaton College, Center for Faith & Innovation 2022 – Present Wheaton, IL

Adjunct Professor, Director of Innovation www.wheaton.edu

Instructed scholars in business courses, including agile project management and design thinking.
Curated corporate partnerships to generate income through contracts and for student scholarships.
Facilitated student coaching alongside direct SOW oversight for paid team internship projects.
Tracked budget, briefs, and deliverables for student clients. Hosted forums and networking events.

Independent Contractor and Executive Consultant 2018-Present Midwest Region, USA

Strategic executive and operational support for contractual clients including a national motorcycle ministry, local church plant, and academic institutions from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
Guided the fiscal management of small startups as well as multi-million dollar established entities.
Focused on employee engagement and fostered competent cultures to become strategically driven.
Orchestrated segmented marketing, unified branding campaigns, launched apps, digitized content.

Lydia Home Association 2016 – 2018 Chicago, IL

Chief Operating Officer www.lydiahome.org

Managed all day-to-day operations of a complex large-scale child welfare agency.
Integrated a staff of 200 employees away from departmental silos into a unified strategic team.
Oversaw a wide range of agency functions from Risk Management to Program Services.
Increased revenue through Medicaid billing, nearly doubling the monthly income stream.
Provided administration that was action-oriented in order to facilitate capacity building.

City Colleges of Chicago 2015 – 2017 Chicago, IL

Adjunct Professor of Business www.ccc.edu/colleges/wright

Instructed students in introductory business courses through practical experiential projects.
Developed lesson plans for diverse learners; tracked student progress with integrated application.

Chicago Dream Center 2007 – 2015 Chicago, IL

Served as founding Director, achieving successful expansion into nearly a $1 million NPO.
Led, directed, and trained over 500 staff, volunteers, and residential clients on a regular basis.
Oversaw stewardship of resources, volunteers, and finances according to strategic plan and budget.
Launched for-profit cafés, catering, and foodservice ventures as social enterprises for 5 residential programs serving ex-offenders, homeless, recovering addicts, and survivors of human trafficking.
Engaged in staff development, conducting workshops and training both internally and externally.

Salem Christian School/New Life Academy 2013 – 2014 Chicago, IL

Interim Principal (closed in 2021)

Balanced the budget from a significant deficit, aligned finances according to a strategic plan.
Developed a new board that reflected the mission and vision of this 35-year-old historic institution.
Built a foundation for a strong development base, incorporating booster club, PTA, and alumni.
Expanded athletics and student enrichment options in ways that also augmented revenue streams.
Stabilized internal conflict, reorganized infrastructure, created new website and corporate brand.

New Life Covenant Ministries 2007 – 2015 Chicago, IL

Executive Associate Pastor (concurrent with CDC) www.mynewlife.org

Provided pastoral care and counseling within a 17,000-member multi-site congregation.
Assisted in leadership, direction, and training for 120 ministries for men, women, & children.
Conducted consistent office of Word and Sacrament, as well as preaching, funerals, weddings, etc.
Governed organizational oversight for affiliate churches across 7 states and Puerto Rico.

New Community – Logan Square 2001 – 2005 Chicago, IL

Pastoral Staff/Outreach Coordinator www.thenewcom.com

Collaborated with the Treasurer in budget preparation and tracking throughout the fiscal year.
Set up and administrated management of over 25 ministries, both internal and external in focus.
Created infrastructure and governance as a founding member of the church plant’s launch team.
Served as a lay minister over hospitality, marriage fellowship, leadership training, pastoral care, membership classes, warming center and Homeless Ministry.

Operation Blessing International 6/1997 - 6/2002 Chicago, IL

Assistant Regional Administrator www.operationblessing.org

Administered homeless ministry, supplying 1,000 bags of food, blankets and other goods each year.
Coordinated communication for city-wide clients as well as the allocation and distribution of funds.
Trained volunteers, visiting youth, and church groups, in inner-city program methodology.
Assisted in the development of Breakthrough Urban Ministry’s Garfield Park Women’s Center.
Mobilized community groups in private and government sectors to collaborate in large scale events.