Mission Resume - David

DAVID H. MEACHAM
§ DHMeacham@Earthlink.net
§ 16033 Cramur Dr. Huntersville, NC 28078
§ 704.402.6782


SUMMARY
Christian Missionary with background and life time commitment of serving and helping others. Skills in service, operations, compassion, engineering, analytical, leadership, business and management. Expertise in coaching, facilitating, planning, organizing, creating and implementing new ventures. Demonstrates infectious enthusiasm, commitment, care, empathy, motivation, and integrity. Strong work ethic, communications, team building and computer skills.

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
SERVICE
Care and compassion for others through various types of organizations offering various services for more than 25 years. Responsibilities as a volunteer and employee include organization creation, funding, start-up, staffing, operations, marketing, leadership, management and board of directors.

· Leading for more than 20 years as an elder, deacon, usher, teacher, and church member.
· Started and operated non-profit organizations for food, counseling, Hispanic education, human relations, and AIDS.
· Developed financial support from $1,000 to over $200,000 and non-financial support through private donation, corporate sponsorship, corporate financing and grants.
· Established Hispanic organization that awarded $1400 in scholarships and conducted more than 25 public workshops.
· Inspired volunteers to nurture and minister to more than 20,000 individuals.
· Responded to God’s call to serve, love and minister to others, as Christ directed.

MANAGEMENT
Experience, skill, and competency in all phases of business cycle including management, supervision, planning, and consulting.

· Managed projects from conception to fully operational, from $10,000 to $12 million.
· Acquired $20 million propane and $1.5 million security company operations for synergies with core operations.
· Marketed and communicated for propane, security, energy services, emergency food, AIDS, human relations, and street ministries.
· Leveraged multiple organizational drivers for profit and not-for-profit.
· Designed planning processes, resulting in focused direction, two new businesses, 23 new products / services and a $23 billion merger.
· Learned what management is and is not and the role of personal ambitions and passions.

ANALYTICAL
Problem analysis, solution development, and evaluation skills for simple to complex issues. Skills include engineering, environmental, modeling and risk mitigation.

· Implemented benchmarking, risk management, financial analysis, ethnography and continuously improved processes for profit and non-profit organizations.
· Civil Engineering analysis and modeling of water resources projects, professional engineer in both North and South Carolina.
· Utilized technology improvements means for gains of over 500 percent.
· Established standard management process for effective resolution of critical organizational issues.
· Managed environmental compliance for over 300 permits and licenses.
· Realized life’s turbulence is not predictable and the vital role of faith.


WORK HISTORY

HISPANIC EDUCATION FUND, Co-Chair Statesville, NC 2001 - 2005
Responsible for development and operations of Hispanic educational assistance. Duties included secretary, treasurer, instructor, developer, public relations and counselor in both Spanish and English. Leader for nurture and care for Hispanic ~16,000 residents through an 20 plus person volunteer organization.

REGIONAL AIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK, Leader Statesville, NC 2003 - 2005
Responsible for volunteer coordination, education and service for HIV Care Partners. Duties included communication, educator, facilitator, and counselor. Lead team of 12 volunteers and one coordinator in responding to God’s call to our modern day leprosy, AIDS.

ENERGYUNITED EMC, President / Vice President Statesville, NC 1999 - 2005
Responsible for the corporate strategic plan and start-up of new business ventures. Duties included planning coordinator, entrepreneur, and manager. Managed operations ranging from 1 to 90 personnel and operating budgets between $10,000 to $800,000.

GREENSBORO HOUSING AUTHORITY, Director Greensboro, NC 1997 - 1999
Responsible for capital improvements of 1800 multi-family housing units. Lead team of five technicians for the operating and capital projects serving the needs for low income residents.

DUKE ENERGY, Consultant / Scientist / Engineer Charlotte, NC 1980 - 1997
Responsible for planning, environmental, and water resources analysis. Duties included manager, consultant, environmental engineer and civil engineer. Projects ranged in value of $23 Billion to $100,000. Received recognition for environmental stewardship.

LOAVES AND FISHES, Pantry Manager Charlotte, NC 1982 - 1985
Responsible for staffing and operations of emergency food services. Duties included funding, staffing, training, communications and counseling to serve over 20,000 clients. Operated on faith for funding and meeting increasing need for a hungry community.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Street Ministry Director Charlotte, NC 1980 - 1985
Responsible for staffing and operations of weekday volunteer counseling. Scheduled over 15 volunteers to for a 5-day a week operations for counseling homeless and needy clients.

EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Masters, Business Administration - Queens College, Charlotte, NC, 1983
Masters of Science, Civil Engineering - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1979
Bachelors, Civil Engineering, Graduated with Highest Honors
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 1978
U. S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1974 - 1976
Various Service and Management Training Classes

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS

Elder, Presbyterian Church USA
Board of Directors: Statesville Human Relations, Fundo Educativo Hispano, Weedon Corp.,
Board of Directors: Loaves and Fishes, Love INC, EnergyUnited Security, EnergyUnited Propane
Professional Engineer, Licensed in NC (#11637) & SC (#9995)
Nurse Aid I, NC #333245
Volunteer; American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity