Park Avenue Christian Church (The Park) New York, NY

Executive Minister and Chief Operating Officer 2017 – 2022

Park Avenue Christian Church is a historic, urban, multi-lingual, justice seeking church with worshipping communities both in person and online. Our digital worship is a globally recognized experience. The Park is the oldest continuously worshipping congregation in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 

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• Head of Staff

• Portfolio includes Budget Oversight, Operations, Worship, Pastoral Care, Building and New Development, History, Young Adult Ministries, Christian Education, and Justice Ministries. 

• Is a called Preaching Pastor.

• Creates and maintains the annual budget with the assistance of the Finance Committee (Roughly 2MM +15MM endowment) to ensure fiduciary health, sustainability, and vision of the church as laid out in the church constitution. Oversees all stewardship and capital campaigns. 

• Assists in planning and execution of weekly worship (a multilingual, multicultural, multi-platform event): Preaching, Pastoral Prayers, Communion, Liturgy, etc.

• Is the representative for Park Avenue Christian Church (The Park) in all justice seeking engagements and as the liaison between the community and the church for events hosted by The Park.  

• Oversees the vision and execution of ministry partners and expected sources of revenue. 

• Envisions, cultivates and executes creative use of all spaces owned by The Park. Creates and maintains new partnerships from tenant collaboratives. 

• Is the primary mentor for all student employees.

• Produces all creative content and maintains consistent branding for our church vision and its ministries. Including multilingual graphics, videos, scents, gifts, etc.

• Oversees the use of the approved budgets for specific programming including Christian Education, Children, Youth, Young Adult, Homecoming, Justice Ministries, etc.

• Offers pastoral care to all congregants as needed. 

• Created and manages the bi-weekly Young Adult programs and the weekly bible study.

• Writes the weekly newsletter that offers a message of justice, inclusion, and liberation for all, through biblical interpretation.

• Is the “Press and Publicity” contact for all things related to The Park. 

• Help cultivate and maintain relationships with outreach organizations and implement church-wide support for their programs. 

• Writes statements on behalf of The Park when needed.

Ministry Consultant New York, NY

Self 2019 – Present

Consulting churches, academic institutions, and faith leaders on best practices for connecting and thriving together in the digital age. 

• Guest Lecturer for Yale University Fall 2020

• Create and lead workshops to inspire people to name, practice, and hone their gifts in executive leadership spaces.

• Work with individual clients to prepare for the hiring process of their specific  ministry. 

• Gives critical feedback on CV’s, cover letter’s, and interviewing skills to build confidence in applying for executive positions.

• Offers support on the ordination process for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ.

Ignition Creative Los Angeles, CA

Operations Manager 2011 – 2014

Ignition Creative is a multimillion dollar globally recognized and award winning advertising agency focusing on theatrical marketing, digital content, branding, and original content. 

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• Worked directly with the COO and President.  

• During my tenure I helped expand the company from 38-250+ and grow the business into the global marketing firm it is today.

• Trained, evaluated, reviewed, scheduled, promoted, and managed eight departments (Vault, Runs, Machine Room, Reception, Production, Assistant Editors, Associate Producers, Interns).  

• Managed hiring of all staff (excluding Senior Editors and Producers).  

• Created, maintained, and distributed shift schedules, editor assignments, bay schedules, and editor credit lists.  

• Served as MPAA and Studio contact for all security reviews. Maintained highest security clearance for all studios.

• Oversaw all element returns and vault inventories.  

• Managed company wide security audits.  

• Maintained, evaluated, and approved set budgets for different divisions as set forth by the accounting department.

• Acted as liaison between Editors, Assistant Editors, Support Staff, Administrative Staff, Human Resources, President, COO, and CEO. 

• Developed and implemented policies and job responsibilities.  

• Conducted weekly meetings with all departments regarding efficiency and workflow. 

Ignition Creative Santa Monica, California

Associate Producer (Creative) 2006 – 2012

Ignition Creative is a multimillion dollar globally recognized and award winning advertising agency focusing on theatrical marketing, digital content, branding, and original content. 

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• Worked with the Producers, Creative Director, Clients and Editors in conceptualizing and effectively achieving theatrical marketing campaigns.   

• Produced worldwide and domestically released theatrical marketing materials for Paramount Pictures' Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (the highest grossing concert movie of all time).  

• Assisted in producing worldwide and domestic theatrical marketing campaigns including but not limited to Cloverfield, Suits, The Hunger Games, Superbad, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Good Deeds, Super 8, For Colored Girls, Madea’s Family Reunion, The Equalizer 2 for NBA Finals,  and more.  

• Produced content and submissions for all award shows. 

• Wrote scripts and assisted in script presentations for clients. 

• Booked, recorded, and billed all voice over talent and ADR.  

• Voice Over Artist finishes in Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Attack the Block, Superbad, The Seeker: The Dark is Rising.