Manager, Consultant
Resume:
Larry J. Christian
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Quick Facts
Looking for: FT work
Authorized to work: in the US
Available on: 1/31/2013
Highest Education : Master's Degree
Willing to Relocate: Yes, preferably AL, GA, FL, SC or Washington DC
Executive Summary: Skilled Executive and Mid-level Manager with solid
experience managing all levels of multiple projects, including budgeting
and administration with strong grant writing/management, strategic planning
and people-management skills. Also experienced trainer in areas of
board/staff development, grant writing, leadership, relationship-building
and other professional subject matters.
Core Qualifications:
Hard worker Budget development and administration Staff
training/development
Recruiting Compensation/benefits administration
Performance evaluations
Grant writing Program/policy development
Strategic/Community planning
Effective trainer and facilitator Experienced management and
organizational consultant
EXPERIENCE: Christian Consulting Services, President
6/05 - Present Successfully increased organizational capacity of 60
plus small businesses,
Jackson, MS nonprofits, school districts and faith based organizations
in areas of grant writing, general management, board
governance, fund development, 501 (c) 3 applications,
program evaluation and strategic planning.
11/98 - 6/05 Jackson Medical Education District, Director and
Program Associate
Jackson, MS Managed nonprofit agency and developed/implemented
district neighborhood plans, resulting in increased
neighborhood stability and economic growth. Coordinated
efforts between education/health entities and local neighborhoods,
businesses and city leaders to improve social/economic issues in the
District.
12/94 -11/98 Jackson State University/ Urban Community Service
Corp., Director
Jackson, MS While directing local nonprofit, created and implemented
innovative economic development programs which increased
local employment (60+ jobs) and citizen community
participation. Trained and assisted neighborhood
associations in affecting positive change by engaging them
in the process of addressing community issues.
6/91-12/94 Department of Planning and Development, City of Jackson
Jackson, MS Senior Planner for Neighborhoods
Successfully coordinated efforts between city departments
(Police, Fire, Planning and Mayor's Office) to enhance
neighborhood capacity and citizen participation. Staffed
and coordinated activities of the city wide neighborhood
association. My work lead to the citywide registration and
recognition of all neighborhood groups in the city.
12/87-5/91 State Department of Human Services, Branch Director
Jackson, MS Effectively managed and retained two statewide grants -
Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) and
Statewide Homeless Initiative. Developed and
implemented fee-for-services initiatives for local grantees.
Provided program and compliance oversight of funding to all Community
Action Agencies in the state. Chaired the Interagency Homeless
Task Force, which served as liaison between state
agencies and local communities.
6/83 - 9/87 South Central Mississippi Rural Health Association
New Hebron, MS Executive Director and Personnel and Clinic Manager
Managed healthcare initiatives in rural MS which exceeded
health care performance standards of
federal funding agency due to effective recruiting
strategy and innovative service delivery system. Engaged the
involvement and support of culturally divided
communities to improve the quality of healthcare.
EDUCATION: Mississippi State University
Starksville, MS
1979-1981 Masters of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)
Cumulative GPA 3.6
Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL
1975-1979 B.S. in Political Science (Highest Honors)
Cumulative GPA 3.8
RELATED ACTIVITIES: Key Presentations and Facilitations:
National Association of Neighborhoods (NAN), Atlanta, GA
Christian Community Health Fellowship National Conf.,
Chicago, IL
Neighborhood USA (NUSA) National Conf., Pasadena, CA
MS Center for Nonprofit Annual Management Conf., Jackson,
MS
MS Faith Based Coalition, Jackson, MS
Junior Achievement of Jackson, Jackson, MS
Community/Neighborhood Planning, Jackson State Univ.
Jackson, MS
Nonprofit Board Development, Fundraising,
Organizational/Program
Development and Strategic Planning Workshops, MS
Statewide
Grant Writing Assistance - MS Nonprofits Impacted by
Hurricane Katrina
Dads of Destiny Annual Conference - Jackson, MS
Parents for Public Schools Jackson, Statewide Parent
Involvement Workshops
MS Library Commission, Semi-annual Directors Meeting,
Jackson, MS
MS Community Leaders & Interfaith Partnership - Jackson, MS
Certifications and Special Training:
Certified Fore Closure Counselor - NeighborWorks
Certified Post Traumatic Stress Counselor
Fatherhood/Healthy Family Training Facilitator - MS Dept
Human Services
Group Facilitation - Kettering Foundation
Real Estate: 15 hours basic and advance course work,
Jackson State University
Train the Trainer/Nonprofit Mgt. Seminars - MS Center for
Nonprofits
Parent Leadership Institute - Parents for Public Schools of
Jackson
Leadership Jackson Class of 95-96
First Responders and Chemical/Bio Disasters - MEMA 2004
POSITIONS & Elder New Horizon Church
AFFILIATIONS: Advisory Board Member Habitat for Humanity of
Jackson
Board Member Battlefield Com. Tennis
Association
Board Member Parents for Public
Schools
Board Member North Midtown CDC
Advisory Board Member Junior League of Jackson
Board Vice- Chair Board of Directors MS Center for
Nonprofits
Board Member Leadership Jackson Alumni
Association
Education Committee Metro Jackson Chamber
Partnership
Board Member Neighborhood USA
References
Bishop Ronnie C. Crudup
Senior Pastor
New Horizon Church International
1770 Ellis AV
Jackson, MS 39204
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Dr. Vivian Taylor, CEO
Education and Community Connections Consultants
121 North State Street, Ste. F-2
Jackson, MS 39201
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