Visionary Servant Organizational Leader Integrity
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Bjarne A. Hansen
I am a highly accomplished visionary executive with experience in operations and strategic planning. I am a
result oriented, decisive leader with proven success in program development, strategic thinking, and problem
solving. My tendency is to thrive in dynamic and fluid environments while remaining sensible and focused.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Murray Calloway Transit Authority-Murray, Kentucky July 2002-Present
Executive Director
Serve as Executive Director of a Public Transportation System serving three different counties and
transforming a failing operation to a thriving community organization. Full responsibility for bottom line
factors, including company vision, long range strategic planning, and hands-on management. Direct all
operations for transporting general public, special services: Medicaid, Daycares, Murray State University
routes and events, and community events. Redefine organizational structure; oversee major operati onal
decisions and pre-form monthly financial evaluation of company results. Provide cross -functional
management; direct bookkeeper, dispatchers and general oversight of for thirty-five staff and 10 volunteers.
Key Achievements:
Created a more responsive and customer-driven organization
Returned company to profitability through strategic and effective restructuring
Written and secured 12 million in Federal Grants/Foundations for the Transit Authority
Planned and implemented programs for the community
Direct new building construction
Benton First United Methodist Church – Benton, KY June 2012- October 2012
Youth Director – Bi vocational
Coordinate and supervise middle and high school youth programs
Enlist lay persons/volunteers for the children and youth educational ministries
Develop training seminars
Calloway County Middle School- Murray, Kentucky April 2001 to July 2002
Assistant, Youth Service Center
Coordinate support services for students and families
Grant Writing for new programs
Demonstrated success in community collaborations
Organized and conducted parenting classes
Fundraising
Calloway County Schools- Murray, Kentucky December 2000 to April 2001
Substitute Special Education, Instructional Assistant Teacher
Provided instructional aid to students
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Murray Family YMCA- Murray, Kentucky June 1995 to October 2000
Program Director
Directed Camps (Day Camps, Summer Day Camp, and Specialty Camps)
Director of Teen and Aquatics programs
Conducted Team Building
Directed three After-school childcare programs
Special Events (Community Prayer Breakfast, Kids’ Fair)
Capital Campaigns and fundraising
Wrote and Administered grants
Play It Again Sports- Peoria, IL August 1993 to May 1995
Manager
Worked directly with public and supervised three employees
Handled buying and selling of new and used sporting equipment
Other duties included: displays, store operations, inventory and ordering
YMCA of the Ozarks/Camp Lakewood- Potosi, MO May 1992 to August 1993
Program Coordinator
Directed Parkway School District in St. Louis Outdoor Education Programs
Supervised 40 staff and 160 campers per week
Developed and implemented programs for Corporate Team Building Groups
EDUCATION
Mid-Continent University, Mayfield, KY B.S. Degree: Major: Business/Minor: Evangelism & Missions,
2007
Peoria Notre Dame High School, Peoria, IL 1991
CERTIFICATIONS/HONORS
Drug and Alcohol Certification Training
Leadership Murray
Licensed to Preach 2007 (Westside Baptist Church)
Parent to Parent Trainer
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
United Way Small Business 2006 2007
Kentucky Inter Highway Safety Council Member 2003-2013
Calloway County Alliance for Substance Abuse Coalition Member- Current
Murray Calloway Chamber Board Member 2011
KY Public Transit Association State Board Member
Court Appointed Special Advocate Board Member
Ignite Volunteer, Journey Church
Toyota bornlearning Academy, East Elementary, 2012-13
FAMILY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION
Married since 1994 to Michelle (Nutter) Hansen
We have one child-Isaac, age 16
Play Guitar, Golfing, Fishing
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REFERENCES:
Mark Welch
Town and Gown
Murray State University
P.O. Box 9
Murray, KY 42071
Mark Davis
Associate Director
PADD
1002 Medical Drive
Mayfield, KY 42066
Matt Johnson
Lead Pastor
Calloway Campus
300 Main St.
Murray, KY 42071
Carey Alexander
President
Kentucky Lake Oil Co.
P. O. Box 368
Murray, KY 42071
Brother –
Rev Eric Hansen
iWorship Center
3200 Shaler Rd
Springfield, IL 62707