CONFIDENTIAL RESUME
OF
DR. JIM BOSTIC TH. D.
*** ********* **** #** ***. 914-***-****
Yonkers, NY 10705 Cell 914-***-****
e-mail *******@*****.***
website: www.jimbostic.net
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To create a sustainable multi-faceted community based organization, that empowers children and families to become self-sufficient, and that can emerge into a one-stop shopping of social services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated, with a strong desire to succeed. Outstanding ability to interact with clients, and oversee personnel on all levels of administration. Excellent written and communication skills, accompanied by a high level of efficiency and organizational skills. Exemplary history of honesty, loyalty, dedication and reliability in previously held positions. Responsible for bringing in a dozen new initiatives into the agency since becoming the Executive Director, and over 3 million dollars in grants and corporate contributions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
December 2020 to present New Beginnings International House of Worship
SENIOR PASTOR – Responsibilities include leading a congregation of baptized believers by the principals of the Holy Bible, an under the Baptist doctrine. Caring for the whole person, meaning body, mind and soul, Additional responsibilities include feeding the homeless/hungry, visiting the sick and shut-in, providing marital counseling, as well as other types of counseling; burying the dead, dedicating babies, performing weddings and advocating for those in need.
September 2016 to present My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Alliance in Yonkers
CHAIRMAN – Responsibilities include working collaboratively with President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper National movement to eliminate achievement gaps, drop-out rates, high unemployment rates, juvenile delinquency, and unfair policies of targeting boys, and young men of color by the criminal justice system. Additionally the implementation of Restorative Justice Programs.
January 2015 to present My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Hudson Valley NYS
CHAIRMAN – Responsibilities include coordinating the activities for all 17 of the MBK communities in the Hudson Valley Region of New York State, to share best practices, provide, mentorship, advocacy, and college/career opportunities for boys and young men of color throughout the Hudson Valley
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January 2004 to2022 Nepperhan Community Center Inc. Yonkers, NY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Responsibilities—To implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Working closely with the Board Chair, to ensure the Board fulfills its governance function. To give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s, mission statement, strategic plan, and it’s goals and objectives. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:
Board Development, Administration and Support
Program, Product and Service Delivery
Financial, Tax, and Risk Management
Human Resource Management
Community and Public Relations
Fundraising
Management of over 3 million dollar annual budget.
October 2005 to Present City of Yonkers Violence and Gang Prevention Coalition
CHAIRMAN/FOUNDER: Responsibilities – The creation of a citywide coalition consisting of government, law enforcement, education, business, youth, parents, faith communities to address and educate the public concerning the negative impact of violence and gangs upon a community. The implementation of alternative programs, I including Restorative Justice programs.
January 2002 to December 2003 Nepperhan Community Center Inc. Yonkers, NY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: Responsibilities - -Work closely with Executive Director, in carrying out the mission of the agency; Supervision of all administrative staff; Negotiating agency contracts, and researching new funding streams. Represent the agency at all governmental, civic, and business functions.
September 2000 to 2005 Leake and Watts Biondi High School, Yonkers NY
Head Basketball Coach: Responsibilities – included scheduling of all team games, organizing to travel; setting up all preseason, and regular season training and conditioning programs; setting up all scouting of opponent’s schedules; preparation and implementation of all practices, game strategies. Created a plan for each graduating senior, for their life after high school. Won back to back New York State Section I Championships.
January, 1995 to January 2002 Nepperhan Community Center, Inc. Yonkers, NY
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Responsibilities -- Oversee all agency Youth Programs.
Hiring, training and supervision of all program staff, monitoring budgets, organized fundraising activities, create community forums, network with all private and public corporations/agencies, write grants and proposals, and create new program opportunities.
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May, 1995 to present Yonkers Midnight Basketball Program, NY
PROGRAM MANAGER: Responsibilities-- Marketed the Program to the City of Yonkers Governmental Agencies and the Business community. Implemented program, solicited league sponsors, interviewed, hired, and trained personnel. Prepared schedules, oversee budget, organized fundraising activities, facilitated training program and workshops for participants. Supervised all staff, participants, and spectators, mediated all complaints.
September, 1988 to March 1995 Iona College, New Rochelle NY
Assistant Basketball Coach/Administrator: Responsibilities – Outreach and recruitment of potential scholarship athletes; scouting all team opponents; monitoring athlete academics; organize team travel; develop game strategy for all team opponents; and take care of all player needs.
September 1983 –June 1988 New Rochelle High School
Head Basketball Coach: Responsibilities – included scheduling of all team games, organizing to travel; setting up all preseason, and regular season training and conditioning programs; setting up all scouting of opponent’s schedules; preparation and implementation of all practices, game strategies. Created a plan for each graduating senior, for their life after high school. Won a New York State Section I Championship with record of 168-17 over 5 years.
EDUCATION
Bibleway Institute of New England Worcester, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Ministry March 2003
Open Bible Institute & Theological Seminary Greenville, South Carolina
Masters in Theology March 2005
Doctorate in Theology December 2009
New Mexico State University, 1971-1975 Las Cruces, NM
School of Business Administration
Major: Personal Management
Minor: Physical Education
Charles E. Gorton High School, 1967-1971 Yonkers, NY
Graduate; received over 200 athletic scholarships
Municipal Police Training Bureau, 1984 New Rochelle, NY
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