Business Development Manager

Solutions-oriented and charismatic leader with experience in

enhancing services from conception to launch; elevating growth and transformation.

Transformational leader and humanitarian with a relentless passion for improving the lives of others and a

demonstrated track record of success in building and expanding campaigns, community organizing, fundraising, and mobilizing public action in both the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Recognized as a performer accustomed to working under fast-paced, high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions. Flexible in accepting assignments and responsibility with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, proactively resolve issues, consistently exceed established goals and objectives, and interact effectively with all levels of support staff. Diverse experience in managing programs as well as creating and updating policies that pioneer process improvements.

Non-Profit Development Fundraising Community Outreach

Volunteer Recruitment/Retention Public Relations Quality Assurance

Program Management Continuous Process Innovation Donor Identification

Event Management Strategic Visioning/Tactical Execution Team Building/Leadership

CAREER NARRATIVE & MILESTONES

UNIFIED FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH – Midfield, AL 2019 - 2022

Senior Pastor

Accelerated growth by merging a church plant with an existing expiring congregation.

Collaborated with the Midfield School system to establish programs that aids teachers, students, and administrators.

Served as Chair of the Leadership Council and Ex-Officio of all ministries, committees, and boards.

Played an instrumental role in providing spiritual instruction and strategic leadership to the church.

Solicited to liaise with the administrative officer, supervisor of church staff, and the administrative business staff.

Laid groundwork to train subordinate ministers in the areas of ministry including but not limited to Pastoral Care.

Solicited to the sick members, family members of members during their hospital stays or homebound periods.

REDEEMED BY GRACE MINISTRIES CHURCH, INC. – Birmingham, AL 2015 - 2019

Senior Pastor/Organizer

Served as Chair of the Leadership Council and Ex-Officio of all ministries, committees, and boards.

Impact driving force behind the functioning of Church led by the Holy Writ of God.

Facilitated spiritual instruction and strategic leadership to the members, staff, and ministries of the church.

Acted as the administrative officer and supervisor of church staff and the administrative business staff.

Taught and trained subordinate ministers in the areas of ministry including but not limited to Pastoral Care.

Served and visited sick members, family members of members during their hospital stays or homebound periods, this includes but is not limited to serving the sick and shut-in communion.

RICHARDSON BROADCASTING, INC. (WJLD) – Birmingham, AL 2013 - 2015

Director of Sales/Marketing

Propelled innovation and game-changing advances by recreating the entire sales system process, programming packages, employee compensation, and direction of sales staff.

Masterminded and led efforts to redesign and rebrand the website.

Recruited as well as interviewed and hired entire sales staff as well as monitored and controlled turn-over.

CAREER NARRATIVE & MILESTONES (continued)

EASTERN STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH – Birmingham, AL 2010 - 2014

Youth Pastor

Recruited and supervised a youth ministry staff of seven.

Created and coordinated programs, plays, retreats, and VBS for more than sixty youth.

Pioneered transformational initiatives to the youth ministry from eight children to over sixty in line with the Pastor’s vision for that specific ministry.

Established an after-school tutoring program, mentor groups for young men and women.

Presented the gospel to them on their level of understanding.

Directed the youth to salvation and nurtured growing personal relationships with Jesus Christ.

FIXALL CONSTRUCTION – Austin, TX 2009 - 2010

Regional Manager

Administered for an office of 165 personnel including 8 subordinate managers.

Won the award for increasing office profitability by 300% in 30 days.

Drafted and compiled scripts for telemarketers which was so successful that I was asked to recruit, train and oversee telemarketers for another region.

Counseled subordinates on private and professional matters.

EQUITABLE FUNDIUNG GROUP - Atlanta, GA 2005-2009

VP of Sales and Merketing

VOLVO OF SOUTH ATLANTA- Atlanta, GA 2002-2005

General Sales Manager

DRIVETIME - Riverdale, GA 1999-2002

General Manager/Regional Sales Trainer

EDUCATIONAL TRAJECTORY

Duke University

Doctor of Organizational Leadership

ACPE

1 Unit ACPE Certified Training

Beeson Divinity School at Samford University

Master of Divinity

Easonian Baptist Bible College

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology

Alabama A&M University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

ASSOCIATIONS

Board Member Samford University Black Alumni Association

U.S. Army Commendation Medal x 2, Bad Herzfeld, Germany

U.S. Army Achievement Medal x 6, Fort Knox, KY

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