Shelton Colbert
Pittsburgh
Summary
An accomplished Marketing Professional and Operations Manager possessing multifaceted experience and success re-energizing and restructuring organizations, developing strategic initiatives and capturing emerging business opportunities. Results-oriented, decisive leader adept at forging lucrative relationships with key partners, vendors and clients. Recognized for turning around a struggling program which resulted in stabilization and growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Abraxas Youth And Family Services
02.2022 - Current
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise brand awareness and drive revenue growth.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance the organization''s mission.
Admissions and Client Relations Liaison
Abraxas Youth And Family Services
03.2010 - Current
- Responsible for marketing adolescent treatment services to the public and private sector.
- Excelled at developing client relationships as well as defining customer needs.
Pastor
Saint John The Evangelist Baptist Church
04.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the administration and management of all areas of the church.
- Proficient at working collaboratively with staff, volunteers and a Board of Deacons and Trustees.
Assistant Director
Mars Home For Youth
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a 64 bed youth services facility which included a staff of five supervisors and approximately 50 employees.
- Also responsible for marketing the organization to both the public and private sector which resulted in occupancy going from under 60% to over 90% in under a year.
- Implemented policies and procedure to reduce restraints and worker's compensation claims.
Counselor
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
01.2000 - 08.2008
- Collaborated to build and implement treatment service to chemically addicted individuals.
Program Director
West Middle School Committee
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of a youth program that serviced approximately 150 youth.
- Supervised a staff of 12 people and 60 volunteers.
Program Coordinator
San Juan Tutorial Program
06.1995 - 01.1998
- Organized and managed a secondary educational tutorial program.
- Recruited, trained and retained volunteers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA06.1992
Skills
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Business Development
- Operations oversight
- Financial Management
- Financial administration
- Business planning
- Volunteer Management
Timeline
Executive Director
Abraxas Youth And Family Services
02.2022 - Current
Pastor
Saint John The Evangelist Baptist Church
04.2019 - Current
Admissions and Client Relations Liaison
Abraxas Youth And Family Services
03.2010 - Current
Assistant Director
Mars Home For Youth
02.2008 - 03.2010
Counselor
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
01.2000 - 08.2008
Program Director
West Middle School Committee
01.1998 - 01.2000
Program Coordinator
San Juan Tutorial Program
06.1995 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
James Madison University
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