DR. ADRIAN L. PENNEBAKER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated leader with over a decade of experience in Community Outreach, Leadership and Training. Particular interest in transforming the community and making a change agent.

CONTACT

ADDRESS:

5736 East 146th St

Maple Heights,

Ohio 44137

PHONE:

502 502-***-****

EMAIL:

ad01dg@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dr-adrian-pennebaker/59/14/533

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Community Outreach & Relations

Curriculum Developer

Organizational Leadership

Program Development

Vision Casting

Training

HOBBIES

Active interest in reading, travel, and the outdoors

PROFESSIONAL AFFLILIATIONS

The National Baptist Convention

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

EDUCATION

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Louisville, Kentucky

Doctor of Ministry, May 2012

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Louisville, Kentucky

Master of Divinity, December 2000

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

Bachelor of Science in Communication, May 1996

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Current Position

The Centers: The Heights Suburban Collaborative Supervisor

Cleveland Ohio

July 2023- present

Effectively administer the overall management and operations of the agency and provide leadership, vision and direction to all staff and departments.

Lead the HSC (Heights suburban Collaborative to achieve excellence, build organizational capacity, and implement programs guided by the agency’s mission and strategic plan.

Effectively communicate with and provide The Centers leadership with timely and accurate information and reports.

Create and maintain community relationships and staff development and morale.

Enhance the agency’s image and footprint by being active and visible, developing strong collaborative partnerships throughout the community.

Create monitor and maintain HSC budget.

Boys and Girls Haven: Director of Independent Living and Community based programing

Louisville, KY

March 2023 – Present

Establish vision and implementation plan for program expansion and new program development including independence Readiness, IL and TFC

Market supervised BGH programs and manage working relationships with community partners; participate in local and statewide initiatives with stakeholders and partners.

Develop and manage contracts/agreements with the Department of Community Based Services.

Serve as a resource to CEO, maintaining open and positive communications regarding the operation, staffing, development and public image of the Boys & Girls Haven programs and services.

Develop partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, governmental agencies and others that will increase vocational and educational opportunities for BGH clients and families.

Dean Of Schools West Park Academy

Cleveland OH

July 2022 – March 2023

Responsible for assisting principal in changing and transforming the culture and climate of the school.

Provide leadership to all staff.

Responsible for facility paperwork and daily operations

Developed

Program Director Bates Community Development Corp. (after school program)

Louisville, KY

November 2021- August 2022

Program development

Provided Educational and Enrichment Activities

Monitor the development and growth of program and its participants.

Provide leadership to volunteer and paid staff.

First Baptist Church, Interim Pastor

Frankfort, KY

April 2018– October 2019

Instrumental in organizing a community outreach ministry

Teach weekly, an effective bible study with an increase in leadership and member attendance by 75%

Building a bridge between Kentucky State University and the church

Provide spiritual and pastoral leadership to the congregation

Developed after school program

YMCA Cure Violence, Case Manager/Trainer

Louisville, KY

October 2018- March 2020

Locate and assess at risk youth (16-24) for the purpose of training and assisting them in reaching educational and economic goals.

Teach soft skills classes on Attitude, discipline, time management, and work-ethic.

Attend seminars to stay engaged and up to date on necessary trainings and philosophies for youth and young adult advancement.

Complete necessary paperwork on individuals in the program in order to assess their progress.

Goodwill Industries, Training Facilitator

Louisville, KY

January 2013 – July 2018

Assessed training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives

Attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status

Designed, planned, organized, or directed orientation and training programs for employees or customers

Developed alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen

Evaluated modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts

Canaan Baptist Church, Senior Pastor/Founder

Columbus, OH

May 2007–June 2013

Galvanized a group of 96 people and lead them to establish a nonprofit organization as well as worship facility

Developed and implemented an effective bible study which increased attendance by 50%

Developed Sunday School curriculum (which stood as the bases for my doctorial research)

Reestablished Church to the Ministerial Alliance

Youth Outreach Latch key program

Developed after school program

7th Avenue Community Baptist Church, Senior Pastor

Columbus, OH

November 2005–April 2007

Instrumental in leading the church to pay off current facility in three years

Developed and implemented an effective bible study which increased attendance by 50%

Outreach Latch key program

American Business Corporation, Recruiter

New Albany, IN

August 2003–November 2005

As a recruiter for Job Corps, I had a 91% ratio for recruits graduating into a particular career field

Screened and prepared students for Job Corp

Prepared and reviewed monthly assessment of student growth and development

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