Executive Director, Development Director, Customer Service and Sales
Resume:
James P. Byrd
BA, MFA
Shreveport, LA 71115
Mobile: 3-18-344-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
Purpose
To secure a position as an Executive Director, Development Director, Grant Writer, and Fundraiser, Event Coordinator, that facilitates the success of a Non-Profit Organization’s mission. One who promotes and aids in the care and wellbeing for the afflicted disadvantaged and suffering. To research and propose business development for the R.O.I. of the For-Profit Arena as well; from concept to completion. To teach development skills on a colligate level. Offer my talents as a Customer Service Expert, Sales Specialist, Retention Specialist, Upper-Level Management, Technical Support Tier 3, Dispatch, Certified Deposits Banker in all Call Center accounts and environments. I have worked in every aspect of hospitality from food and beverage to planning, Entertainment Production management, marketing, and Event management. Achievements
Executive Director, Development Director, Fundraiser, Grant writer,Program Creator and Manager, Event Coordinator for Numerous Organizations and Events.
$28 million dollars in fundraising as an independent contractor through Grants, Gifts in Kind, Direct giving, Fundraiser Events, and Capital campaigns.
Over $15 million in fundraising with collaborative entities.
Professor at Collegiate Level at Various Institutions.
Customer Service Expert, Sales Specialist, and Upper-Level Management Experience and Education. Project Management and development
Worked on and Managed numerous Television, Film, Live Shows, and Corporate / Industrial events.
Education
Loyola College Prep
High School Diploma in Science
Grad. 1988
Centenary College of Louisiana
B.A.s in Communications (Radio, TV, Film, Verbal and Non Verbal) and Technical Theatre Minors in English, Business, Spanish.
Grad. 1994
Yale University
M.F.A. in Production Management. (terminal degree) May 1997
Experience
2021- Current
N.P.Optimization (Byrds In Hand LLC.)
Co-CEO, Director of Product Development, Consulting Event Coordinator, Grant writing, Fundraising and Other Services. 2018-2020
Lowe's Home Improvement
Installation and Sales manager .2017-2018
Upward Community Services
Executive Director / Fundraiser, Grant Writer, Development Director, Event Coordinator, and Program Director.
2018-2020
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Professor of Non-profit Administration, Development, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Working with: Boards, Volunteers, Staff and Planning. 2010 – 2012
Harbor House Collaborative
Development Director/ Grant Writer / Fundraiser
1999-2004
First Assembly of God Shreveport
Director of Media, Event Coordinator / Fundraising, Production Manager for live events.
2004 – 2009
Strand Theatre
Production Manager / Event Coordinator/ Facilities Manager 1998 - current.
Independent Contractor
Executive Director, Development Director, Grant writer, Fundraiser, Development Director, Services, Event Coordinator and Management 2010-2011 Springs Rescue Mission
Volunteer Coordinator, Event Coordinator and Fundraising, 2011-2012
Dismas Houses of Southern Colorado,
Start up and Executive Director, Board of Directors, Fundraising, Event Coordinator, Program Manager
2013-2014
Shreveport Little Theatre
Consultant, Grant Writer, Fundraiser,
2006-2016
River City Repertory Theatre
Theatre Production Manager, Stage Manager, Technical Director, Fundraising, 2015-2016
Home Depot
Sales Specialist for Large Accounts, Multi-departmental sales and supervision, Customer Service and Customer retention, Bathroom/Kitchen designs and sales. 2004- 2017
Angelfire Productions L.L.C.
CEO/Owner- services for entertainment projects and corporate events. 1991- Present
Independent grant Writer, Development Director, Executive Director, Fundraiser, Event Coordinator, Production Manager, Artistic Director, and Designer for various organizations and Entertainment Productions
Skills
Executive Director experience and training, Development Direction for non-profit organizations. Grant writing, Fundraising and Event Production management, Creation of 501-c3 (non-profit) organizations, Business development, Management strategies and implementation, Contract construction and analysis, Business development experience and training for Non-profit and for-profit companies. Training and experience in Television, Film, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Opera, Live Music, Dance, and Industrial events. Experience and training in tour advancing and management, Accounting. Experience and Training in Budget creation and maintenance, Arts management and non–profit programs, Project bidding, Law for Entertainment and non-profits. Professor on Collegiate level. Proficient in Spanish. Communications expert in: Verbal, Non-verbal, Mass communications, Cross- cultural, Persuasion, Interpersonal comm., Sales / Business Comm., Negotiations, Conflict resolution, Telecommunications, Media.) I have years of experience and training in the CallCenter arena, holding positions, such as: Customer Service Specialist, Sales Specialist, Retention Specialist, Team Lead, Trainer, Dispatch, Account Supervisor, Coordinator, and Account Management. References
Lyn Harwell
Executive Director
Harbor House Collaborative
Micah Brittian Cameron
Friend and Owner of
Beautiful Noise
(Voice Over and Video Marketing)
Don Hooper
Theatre, Communications, Dance Department Chair
Centenary College
Shreveport, LA 71104
William Joyce (Bill)
Executive Producer and Creator- “Robots”, “Buddy”, “Meet the Robinsons”,”Rolley,Polley,Olley” Playwright and Artistic Director the NEA Grant Project The Leafmen and the Brave Good Bugs (1998), CEO of Moonbot Studios, Academy Award and Emmys
3302 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104
Denny Duron
Executive Pastor
Shreveport Community Church
5720 Buncombe Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
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