jOHN jacobson
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Highly-dedicated Administrative Professional with experience in project
development, organization, communication, non-profit finance, church tax &
law issues, teaching, HR, facility & office management.
Experienced in: Microsoft Office, Quickbooks AP/Payroll, Constant
Contact/Vertical Response email services, office equipment, basic desktop
publishing, writing/proofreading and teaching.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT FUTURE DESIGN, INC., HARLINGEN, TEXAS 2007-PRESENT
Executive Director
Formed nonprofit organization to serve as umbrella for community outreach
projects.
* Acquired 501(c)(3)status
* Established accounting.
* Administered Angel Food program and expanded to serve as area drop site.
* Laid foundation for Community Business Cooperative.
* Handled payroll and periodic projects for Faith Pleases God Church.
FAITH PLEASES GOD CHURCH, HARLINGEN, TEXAS 1995-2007
Church Administrator / Associate Minister
Business Administrator for a church of 1000 families and a world-wide
television ministry.
* Modernized computer, copier & mailing equipment.
* Developed bookstore from a book table to a full-service retail outlet.
* Improved communication: print, email, forms, voice-mail system, computer
networking.
* Expanded church publications: newsletter, signage, website, media,
PowerPoint in sanctuary.
* Increased protection of property & staff: Worker Comp insurance, property
insurance, sprinkler inspections, compliance with Church & Law
regulations, a/c system maintenance.
* Directed HR and created Employee Handbook
* Supervised accounting and purchasing with an annual budget of $2M.
Brought AP current and saved money via vendor contacts.
* Instituted use of Church Management software to increase communication
with and service to members
* Oversaw facility maintenance and usage.
* Coordinated projects: construction, remodeling, church-wide events and
Hispanic Branch of Full Gospel Fellowship.
* Implemented Purpose-driven Small Groups and C.L.A.S.S., taught and
ministered as needed.
IGNITE/STREAM ENERGY, TEXAS 2006-PRESENT
Managing Director
Network marketing business with Ignite, the marketing arm of Stream Energy.
WORD OF GOD CHURCH, BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS 1998-1995
Church Administrator / Associate Pastor / Principal
Business Administrator, Associate Pastor, and Principal for a church of 150
families and a school of 120 students.
* Directed the financial, organizational, personnel and facility-related
activities of the church and school.
* Computerized and maintained financial records
* Computerized membership information and posting of contributions
* Insured compliance with Tax & Law issues, facilitated written and oral
communication and gathered data for planning & development.
* Formulated and administrated personnel policies and supervised office
staff.
* Served pastor, staff and congregation with spiritual counsel, preaching
and teaching as needed.
Formulated student & staff policy handbooks, interviewed families, reviewed
teacher lesson plans & instruction, held faculty meetings, supervised
staff, coordinated activities, provided counseling & discipline of
students, ordered curriculum and equipment, served on School Board, and
directed the Daycare center.
KLUJ-TV 44, HARLINGEN, TEXAS 1984-1987
Station Manager
Managed the first Christian Educational television station in the U.S.
* Coordinated all operations under the direction of the Network
Administrator: supervised staff, handled public relations, produced
and hosted local public affairs program, oversaw Prayer Partner
Ministry and Traffic Dept.
AGAPE TV MEDIA, SAN BENITO, TEXAS 1983-1984
Coordinator
* Organized and computerized office system, handled all phases of low-power
television construction applications, including para-legal work involving
Answers to Interrogatories and Petitions.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS 1975-1983
Child Protective Services Supervisor
Supervised hiring, training and casework of six caseworkers & three clerks,
managed an office of 35 people (inventory, purchasing, building
utilization, equipment safety & repair).
Supervised investigations & services, para-legal work for court, staff &
case records, staff evaluations, served as liaison with DA's office.
EDUCATION
B.A., Spanish and Secondary Education, Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Lambda Delta Sigma, National Student Register.