John Holmes
St Louis,MO
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering across diverse offices, to promote ministry models that work. Demonstrated strengths in building and maintaining teams and initiatives, which bring about positive impact. Adept in turning complex problems/issues into simple/user-friendly solutions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Diversity Initiatives
Young Life
03.2017 - Current
- Developed strategic Hard to Fund initiatives, including the U.S. Hard to Fund Plan, Together Tithe, and Walking the Walls
- Worked across departments to develop and enhance financial and ministry metrics for Hard to Fund areas.
- Developed national collaboration with Elevate USA, aligning people and resources, to build growing and healthy ministry
- Provided leadership and oversight of staff for YL Expeditions
- Established strategic communication across all levels of leadership to ensure brand-awareness of all HTF programs and initiatives
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Midwest Divisional Director - Multiethnic Ministry
Young Life
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Worked with Sr. Vice President and Midwest Regional Directors to cultivate strategies for area health and growth
- Monitored Multiethnic/HTF budgets and cash-flow to ensure stability and sustainability
- Planned and executed Multiethnic Summits with Sr. Vice President, Regional Directors, outside agencies, and Multiethnic staff
Associate Regional Director
Young Life
10.2012 - 03.2017
- Provided supervision and structure to 3 areas (with multiple staff) within the Gateway Region.
- Developed vibrant ministry models in St. Louis, including 26 volunteer leaders across several schools, along with well-trained staff
- Navigated multiple staff/volunteer complexities; with highly positive outcomes
- Managed budgets and donor relationships with each area under my supervision.
Area Director
Young Life
04.1995 - 09.2012
- Developed Young Life from the ground up in 4 different locations in the greater Seattle area
- Developed Young Life from the ground up throughout St. Louis City
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA05.1991
Skills
- Building projects that work
- Self-starter
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Project Coordination
- Staff Development
- Partnerships/Collaborations
- Data Analysis
Personal
I am a family man; dedicated to strong and healthy relationships both at home and work
Timeline
Director of Diversity Initiatives
Young Life
03.2017 - Current
Midwest Divisional Director - Multiethnic Ministry
Young Life
09.2014 - 03.2017
Associate Regional Director
Young Life
10.2012 - 03.2017
Area Director
Young Life
04.1995 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Westmont College
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