MARCUS D. SANDERS

Anchorage AK ***** aducp3@r.postjobfree.com (907) 433- 9610 LinkedIn

EXECUTIVE LEADER

~ Producing innovative solutions that address business needs and deliver value ~

Organized, analytical, and highly resourceful Executive Leader leveraging numerous years of progressive experience in leadership and operations management. Skilled in collaborating with the team to help them achieve their objectives and goals. Outstanding leader and team player with a proven ability to facilitate, delegate, and prioritize work in high-pressure environments. Adept at developing processes from the ground up, engaging teams / managers, understanding, and maximizing project initiatives, and gaining commitment that implements continuous improvements in company operations. Proficient in resource management, relationship building, and conflict / issue resolution.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Leadership & Support Operation Management Productivity & Efficiency Customer Relationship Management Coaching

Training and Development Process Improvement Strategies Project Management Business Relations

Cross-functional Communications Marketing Strategies & Campaigns Budget Management

Brand Management Community Outreach Negotiation

SIGNATURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Successfully developed networks and built alliances across boundaries to nurture strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

Planned, evaluated, and organized work, set priorities, and determined resource requirements while determining short / long-term goals and strategies to accomplish goals and company outcomes.

Commended by executives for organizing and leading advocacy efforts with local, state, and federal government entities / elected officials that support the mission of the organization. Masters in Business Administration and Bachelors in Human services financial management experience. Highly organized. Project management experience. Highly ethical behavior. Effective communicator. Motivational skills. In-depth knowledge of financial practices. Public relations, Business relations, Community relations, marketing expertise knowledge. Exceptional interpersonal skills

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Executive Director of Business Relation (Full-Time) August 2019-June 2022

The State of Alaska, Department of Labor Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Effectively developed and implemented advertising and promotional elements contained in the marketing plans and assisted in the coordination of special events and promotions. Created and maintained database records and inspired a cooperative climate with other neighborhood and community organizations.

Key Initiative:

Engaged with executives on any matters of concern within the community and established / implemented corporate strategies while collaborating with executives.

Provided high-level support and provided first-class customer service while developing a strong network and relationship with the community.

Assessed, identified, and mitigated internal and external barriers to success while creating strategic partnerships with other companies, tribes, organizations, and people. Developing and directing organizational strategy. Drafting organizational policies and philosophies.

Overseeing day-to-day business activities Conducting performance reviews Preparing comprehensive budgets. Reporting on revenue and expenditure Engaging with community groups. Developing and directing organizational strategy. Drafting organizational policies and philosophies Overseeing day-to-day business activities. Conducting performance reviews Preparing comprehensive budgets. Reporting on revenue and expenditure. Engaging with community groups. Creating sound business plans Coaching department heads. Overseeing financial accounts.

Director of Safety and Security (Full-Time) April 2012-May 2018

Anchorage School District – Anchorage, AK

Functioned as a supervisor in the absence of principal and assistant principal. Conducted thorough investigations regarding drug dealing, substance abuse, theft, physical altercations, suicide prevention, self-harm, sexual harassment, and sexual assault cases.

Key Initiative:

Interviewed witnesses, compiled information, and wrote reports on findings while reporting discipline infractions, unauthorized visitors, and acts of vandalism to the principal.

Swiftly notified building administration, police, and appropriate personnel of all emergencies, potentially dangerous, or unusual situations.

Successfully coached students on life skills, social skills, and self-esteem and remained composed while removing disruptive students from classes when needed.

Coordinates a comprehensive security/school safety program, policies and procedures by studying organization operations and schedules; establishing internal controls; conducting inspections as appropriate; reporting potential hazards to appropriate departments; creating and updating NCS School Board policies and Standard Operating Procedures, safety and security manuals

Coordinate’s school safety compliance with federal, state and local regulations by studying existing and new requirements and overseeing and enforcing school-wide adherence to requirements. • Coordinates safety planning and practice to support academic

Teaching Assistant, Special Education (Full-Time) October 2011-April 2012

Anchorage School District – Anchorage, AK

Key Initiative:

Delivered special education services and support for individual students / small groups at Whaley School and assisted students in practice exercises while preparing class materials and checking tests.

Managed, supervised, and monitored pupils on the school grounds.

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

Communicates with teachers and other district personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.

Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. self-esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student’s success

Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s hourly activities.

Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.

• Attends meetings and in-service presentations as assigned for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED

Executive Supervisor of Mental Health Specialist (Part -Time) October 2011-July 2015

North Star Behavioral Health System – Anchorage, AK

Successfully led and supervised 5 mental health specialists, identified patient problems, needs, and strengths, and observed and accessed patient behavior for changes that required immediate intervention.

Key Initiative:

Communicated with patients and families in a manner that projected empathy, helpfulness, and desire to positively impact patients’ treatment.

Consistently adhered to guidelines for patients on special status (suicide, sexual, assaultive behavior, or AWOL precautions), and carried out designated interventions.

Completed relevant flow sheets and other medical records accurately and promptly.

Directs the day-to-day operations of the program and implements programmatic and administrative policies and procedures to attain program goals and objectives.

Supervises the service staff, evaluates employee performance, and makes recommendations for human resources actions to the mental health vice president.

Makes programmatic and administrative recommendations to the mental health vice president in accordance with the agency/program goals and objective

Develops and implements programmatic and administrative policies and procedures to attain program goals and objectives.

Oversees quality assurance in the programs service delivery including clinical care and documentation.

Oversees the programs productivity to meet established standards and to ensure continuity of care in the provision of comprehensive services.

Coordinates communication with other service components of the agency and outside agencies involved with agency clients.

Adheres to the agencies policies and procedures.

Serves on agency committees, working groups, and other bodies as assigned.

Adheres to the agencies code of ethics and complies with the state mental health code.

Clinical expertise in crisis intervention, skill in working with the mentally ill population, and with individuals undergoing acute episodes of psychiatric distress; skill in diagnosis and assessment.

Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to represent the agency in the community.

Skills in supervising, evaluating, and disciplining staff of professionals and paraprofessionals.

Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court and police activities, etc.

Good organizational skills and administrative abilities.

Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work including weekends.

Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.

Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the state’s mental health code

ADDITONAL NOTABLE EXPERIENCE

Individual Support Specialist Hope Community Resources – Anchorage, AK- November 2002- May 2005

Direct Support Professional ARC of Anchorage – Anchorage, AK -June 2005- May 2008

Security Officer Bering Straits Native Corp. – Anchorage, AK -March 2010 -December 2011

Life Coach Assets, Inc. – Anchorage, AK -April 2000- May 2003

2LT Chaplain Army National Guard? Commissioned officer- March 2022-Present

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Joint Master Program: Master of Divinity, Master of Business Administration Wayland Baptist University – Anchorage, AK

Bachelor’s Degree of Christian Ministry, Bachelors of Human Services Wayland Baptist University – Anchorage, AK

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) Executive Leadership and Management Certification

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Government Certifications CFRE Certification

Language Certifications First Aid Certifications Software Certifications

Project Management Certifications Human Resources Certifications

FEMA Certification HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification

TRAINING

Alaska Police & Fire Chaplains Ministries Training Suicide Prevention Clinical Pastoral Education, Providence Alaska Medical Center

Intro to Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, Death Notification, Stress Management, Confidentiality & Legal Liability, Responding to a Crisis

Alaska Military Youth Academy, Dare Mighty Things World View Training Course: Reclaiming Youth-At-Risk Through Mentoring

Law Enforcement Family, Officer Death & Injury, and Sensitivity & Diversity Ethics and Spiritual Side of PTSD MOOCs

Alison Diploma in Project Management WordPress Academy MITx Introduction to Computer Science Code Academy

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Army National Guard First Lieut. Chaplain, Present Alaska State Defense Force, Chaplain (2LT) Chaplain, Department of Corrections

Bridge Builders, Member, Board of Directors Recently appointed to the statewide suicide prevention council (Clergy Seat )

Rogers Park Community Council, Member Alaska Police & Fire Chaplain Ministries, Volunteer Chaplain

Recently elected to the Nine Star Education Employment Service Board of Directors

Served on the Human Rights Commission Board (Vice-Chair)

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