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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateC A L V I N E . B I R DStreet Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEmail address: EMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional SummaryInnovative, self-motivated professional leader with strong community relations and critical assessment skills, who seeks the opportunity to utilize my advanced service skills and interpersonal knowledge in the community development arena to resolve problems, improve company client satisfaction and promote the companys brand and presence.Core Qualificationso Excellent customer service skills with the ability to demonstrate empathy and provide needs- based recommendations.o Demonstrated mastery of problem investigation, data gathering and complex resolution o Ability to communicate and lead/manage a team and provide direction and instruction to achieve identified goalso Advanced skills in mediation methods with emphasis on excellent client/customer experience o Good verbal and written communication skillsWork ExperienceNew Covenant Christian Fellowship Ministries Sikeston, MO April 2011 September 2023 Pastor Provide spiritual leadership to members of church by preparing weekly sermons, conduct regular bible studies and provide leadership training to lay pastors, church officials and sub-committee ministry groups. Ensure church facilities are functioning and assist in church financial matters. Coordinate community events, such as food pantry and community service projects. Hold regular staff meetings to coordinate ministries. Collaborate with local and regional pastors and congregations to support overall efforts of unity and focus toward the greater good of the community as a whole. Train the trainer Urban Farming Initiate Lincoln University 2021- Present Participated in the development of training local organizations in the development of urban farming technics and the development of community gardens. Pandemic Food Distribution Coordinator Summer 2020 and 2021 Coordinated sourcing, marketing and distribution, of farm to table food boxes for Sikeston, Charleston and other smaller communities in the bootheel. During this time, we distributed in excess of 5000 boxes of food.President Chairman of the Board for The Business Research Institute of Community Economic Development a 501c3 Oct 2012- July 2018 Worked with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Missouri Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) in the development of a public/private partnership for correction and revitalization of 70 housing units in Charleston, and Sikeston Mo. Founder and President of Bird & Associates L. L. C. (currently now Issachar Holdings LLC) May 1998 Present Consulting Firm, Special Project Administration and Project Development specializing in non-profit organization and construction.o Dimension Unlimited Community Development Corporation o Dimensions Unlimited Early Childcare Centero Center for Music Education & Performanceo Downtown Loft Development Cape (Tax Credit) 200K o Hayti Heights Tax Credit Development (600K)o The Ruth Street Project Sikeston (redevelopment of 16 units apartment for blighted area) Regional Executive Director Southeast Missouri Weed and Seed Inc. April 1996 April 1998 Chief Executive Officer in charge of programming and fund raising. Coordinated and established community-based Law enforcement programming in five cites, (Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Charleston, Caruthersville, & Poplar Buff MO) Facilitated the acquisition of over nine hundred thousand dollars ($900,000.00) in Federal, State and Local grant money) Set up and Maintenance of Satellite Offices in five different communities with staffing and support services. Developed and maintained record keeping systems, and Bachelor of ScienceSoutheast Missouri State University 1993High School DiplomaCape Central High School Cape Girardeau, MO, May 1984 |
