Ricki Gardner

adwcda@r.postjobfree.com

561-***-**** • Fort Pierce, FL 34947

Administrative Leadership

Accomplished and dynamic professional with a proven history in leadership, education, and management to drive organizational excellence and growth. Technologically savvy in industry-specific technologies and adept at team building and cross-departmental collaboration. Compassionate volunteer and community leader with a desire to help others. Sound decision maker with critical and analytical thinking skills. A skilled researcher and interpersonal communicator able to lead, train, and motivate others to their professional best. Committed to continual improvement through collaboration and innovation a spirit of excellence and passion.

• Educator

•Contract Negotiation

•Non-profit Operations

•Process Improvements

•Route Development

•Student Management

•Community Enrichment

•Team Leadership

•Program Oversight

•Regulatory Compliance

•Public Speaking

•Financial Oversight

•Curriculum Development

•Staff Management

•Safety Monitoring

Education & Credentials

Doctor of Education/Organizational Leadership in progress, Northcentral University, AZ

Master of Divinity Luther Rice University, Lithonia, GA

Master of Christian Education Luther Rice University, Lithonia, GA

Master of Education: Higher Education Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX

Master of Nonprofit Management Regis University, Denver, CO

Bachelor of Arts & Sciences Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX

Bachelor of Arts: Theological Studies Southern Bible Institute, Dallas, TX

Certificates

EEOC Federal Sector Mediation ADR, Dallas, TX

Mediation Services & Instruction, 70 hrs, Dallas, TX

Master Certificate in Leadership Regis University, Denver, CO

Master Certificate in Program Management Regis University, Denver, CO

Master Certificate in Resource Development Regis University, Denver, CO

American Association of Christian Counsellors, Forest, VA

Certified Level IV Instructor Evangelical Training Association, Schaumberg, IL

Certified Dean Sunday School Publishing Board National Baptist Convention, Inc

Career Highlights

Managed top calibre teams and oversaw their training and professional development.

Managed office operations, logistics, policy development, marketing, and customer retention.

Experienced in Conflict Resolution Management

Developed effective curriculum for post-secondary education and leadership studies.

Customized curriculum for special needs and audio, visual, and speech impediments of seniors.

Cultivated the learning needs of children at the African American Read In Conference.

Developed, managed, and maintained comprehensive budgets, fundraisers, and contracts.

Investigate accidents and process reports in compliance with District policies and procedures.

Strategically organized, planned, and implemented a major employee parking construction/restructuring project for North Transportation Facility.

Designed and executed Cedar Valley College’s Getting Here from There Leadership Symposium, a collaboration of various City Leaders and Cedar Valley College to inform attendees of necessary pathway and skillsets to become future leaders.

Submit weekly analysis reports to improve processes and implement changes.

Engage Principals, AP’s, Educators with supporting data to collaborate the enhancement of student safety and services.

Interfaced with community and business leaders to support community initiatives to attract investors.

Lecturer and educator for the National Baptist Convention, the Florida General Baptist Convention, the Florida East Coast Missionary Baptist Association, the Florida East Coast Northern Union, and the South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.

Organized and led a neighbourhood association as well as writing the community newsletter.

Career History

Senior Transportation Coordinator, Palm Beach County Schools, FL 2013 to Present

Faculty, National Baptist Convention 2010 to Present

Faculty, Florida General Baptist Convention, FL 2011 to Present

Director of Christian Education/Assoc. Minister, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, FL 2011 to 2017

Driver/Trainer/Route Planner, DayStar Academy Charter School, FL 2010 to 2013

Rater/Scorer, Educational Testing Services, Princeton, NJ 2006 to 2014

Interim Pastor, Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Coral Gables, FL 2009 to 2010

Senior Pastor, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Boca Raton, FL 2007 to 2009

Adjunct Instructor, Cedar Valley College Center at Cedar Hill, TX 2005 to 2006

Program Administrator / Acting Director, Cedar Valley College Center at Cedar Hill, TX 2005

Xerox Capital Services Systems Products Administration (SPA), Lewisville, TX 2001 to 2003

Organizer / Senior Pastor, The Church at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, TX 1994 to 2007

Additional Experience:

Crew Leader Assistant, US Census, GA 2010

Transportation Specialist, Dallas County Schools, Lancaster, TX 2006 to 2007

Kerrville Bus Company, Grand Prairie, TX 1990 to 1993

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Dallas, TX 1990

Former Business Owner: Gardner Construction Company,

RIX Car Care, and ARESOLVE (a conflict resolution company). 1985 to 1995

Community Service

President, Ten Mile Creek Estates HOA, Lancaster, TX 2002 to 2007

Small Business Development Center of Cedar Hill, Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs Conference 2005

Volunteer, Just Say No to Drugs Kids Club, Grand Prairie, TX 1995 to 2005

Program Administrator / Site Coordinator, Dallas ISD Summer Food Program 2004

Vice President of the Dalworth Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Grand Prairie, TX 1995

Technological Skills

PeopleSoft, Human Resource Tools within Peoplesoft, Synovia, FLASH reports, Microsoft Office Professional 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), Microsoft 365, Corel Draw, Adobe XI, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Voice Recognition software Desktop publishing software, Database Management Software

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