CLARENCE HERBERT HARRIS, JR.

924 27th Road, Brookville, Kansas 67439

785.472.5428
hpharris@rhelectric.net

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
- BUDGET MANAGEMENT
- FUND DEVELOPMENT
- PUBLIC RELATION HUMAN RESOURCES
- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
- LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
Highly accomplished, goal-oriented, and results-driven professional with proven
record of success in managing various complex and cross-functional public projec
ts, organizing events, resolving issues using proactive approach, and improving
public policies and procedures. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and
daily operations of multi-departmental organizations. Proficient in Microsoft O
ffice Suite (Word, Publisher, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ELLSWORTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ~ Ellsworth, K
S
Clinical Chaplain May 2002-Present
- Involved in raising funds for the building of the ECF Spiritual Life Cen
ter
- Facilitate religious training to all new volunteers and new uniformed of
ficers and staff; proficiently provide counsel to inmates and staff
- Participate in quarterly chaplains meetings at central office in Topeka,
Kansas as well as in all quarterly SLC board meetings to report on new and ongo
ing programs and financial reports
- Organize and manage two major fundraisers a year, which include a motorc
ycle run and a three-night dinner theater
- Assume full responsibility in scheduling and implementing â⠬ŠBrothers In Blue,ââ
e-day weekends annually; structured events that help inmates and male volunteers
to deal with various issues they are facing, making them better fathers, husban
ds, and individuals
- Provide efficient assistance to 10 minimum security inmates, arranging s
chedule and convoying on visits to churches, schools, civic organizations, and o
ther organizations to ensure safety and security of donors and volunteers
Notable Accomplishment:
- Chosen as ECF Non-Uniformed Employee of the Quarter and recognized as EC
F Non-Uniformed Employee of the Year 2006
PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES ~ Lansdowne, VA
Area Director: Kansas Oct 1997-May 2002
- Utilized exceptional skills in developing one- and five-year plans for t
he implementation and budget for the Kansas Area office and ministry to nine adu
lt state prison facilities, two federal facilities, one military prison, and one
private prison throughout the state
- Regularly interacted with the secretary of Corrections, wardens, chaplai
ns, legislators, church, and community leaders
- Held responsible for recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers
that conduct ministry missions in prisons
- Instrumental in the development of an area council consisting of pastors
, business individuals, community leaders, and political representative
- Led efforts in planning and implementing one major fundraising dinner fo
r each year at a Kansas City Area hotel ballroom; coordinated security of music
guests for large events
Notable Accomplishment:
- Selected to serve as Executive Director to preside over staff and volunt
eers in diverse states, including Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri
STARTING LINE ~ A MINISTRY OF PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES ~ KANSAS
Kansas Program Coordinator Nov 1996-Oct 1997
- Managed the implementation of multiple evangelical events in every adult
prison in the State of Kansas, including nine state prisons, two federal prison
s, one military prison, and one private prison
- Administered the logistical and security details, allowing not only the
entertainers to perform inside the prisons for the inmates but also to allocate
large groups of volunteers to individually minister to the prisoners
- Involved in writing of a grant and 3-year follow-up plan written to the
Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust that funded Kansas Starting Line Events
- Collaborated with the executors of the trust over the next eighteen mont
hs upon receipt of the additional $50K funding assistance, reporting all aspects
of the plan were completed a year and a half ahead of schedule

EDUCATION
Certificate in Christian Studies ~ 1996
SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ~ Fort Worth, TX
Criminal Justice ~ 1978
MEMPHIS STATE UNIVERSITY ~ Memphis, TN

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Managers Training:
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching Individuals to be Better Employees
- Team Building
- Fund Development and Advancement
- Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment Prevention
- Critical Incident Stress Management Training (CISM)

AWARDS
National Chaplain of the Year, Presented by The Salvation Army ~ 2007
ECF Non-Uniformed Employee of the Year ~ 2006
Mosaic Volunteer of the Year ~ 2005
Kansas Department of Corrections, Volunteer of the Year ~ 1997

ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS

Elder and President of the Board ~ 2005-Present
ABUNDANT GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
Member ~ JULY 2004-Present
MOSAIC HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
City Council Member ~ 2007-2009
GENESEO, KANSAS
Member ~ 2002-Present
President ~ 2004-2006
Board Member ~ 2004-2007
ELLSWORTH COUNTY KIWANIS
Ellsworth County Ambassador ~ 2003-2006
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Foster Parent ~ 1993-1997
MISSOURI DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
Adoptive Parent ~ 1992
MISSOURI DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES