John D. (J.D.

) Windham, Jr
169 Bob Moritz Drive, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 | 254.744.2834
JD.Windham.Jr@icloud.com | www.linkedin.com/in/JDWindhamJr

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A service oriented professional with fourteen years of experience in office and program
management, community relations and economic development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Community Relations
Foster relationships with business and community leaders
Develop working relationships with local, state and federal elected officials and staff
Collaborate with other community nonprofits to achieve common initiatives
Support community collective impact initiatives to advance workforce development
resources for impoverished populations

Economic & Workforce Development

Generate additional revenue to support community education programs and economic
development goals
Engage with businesses on effective resources to recruit college talent
Connect area college students with employment and experiential learning opportunities
Present workshops and information sessions on career pathways and strategies
Coordinate with area workforce solutions office on workforce resources and training

Office Management
Develop and implement department initiatives and budgets
Support administrative needs of executive staff
Supervise administrative staff, student workers and volunteers
Process billing and collections
Provide excellent customer service
Lead department projects
Maintain timely and accurate records and reports
Produce digital, print and social media materials
Proficient use of technology in all areas of operation

Event & Program Management

Lead and coordinate young professional network through quality monthly and annual
leadership development programming, 100 members participating
Organize public policy luncheons hosting speakers from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,
congressional members, state legislators and county and city officials
Coordinate volunteers

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 Manage talent retention programs, including two job fairs, an internship program and web-
based marketing platform
Lead annual advocacy trips to Austin hosting 75 community members and Washington, D.C.
with 20 business leaders meeting with legislators and agency heads
Support oversight committees and community partner organizations
Develop marketing strategies and communication plans

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Deputy District Clerk July 2016August 2017

McLennan County District Clerk, Waco, Texas

Director of Workforce Development, Economic Development April 2013June 2016

Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Waco, Texas

Career and Professional Development Advisor March 2012April 2013

Baylor University, Office of Career and Professional Development, Waco, Texas

Office Manager February 2009March 2012

Baylor University, Paul L. Foster Success Center, Waco, Texas

Church Business Administrator June 2003April 2008

High Point Church Waco, Waco, Texas

Administrative Aide March 2001June 2001

Messenger Supervisor/Messenger August 2000February 2001
Texas State Senate, Austin, Texas

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, December 2003

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
Major in Political Science
Minor in Business Management

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Board of Directors, 2015-2016

Heart of Texas P-20 Council, 2015-2016
Prosper Waco Financial Security and Education Working Committees (various), 2015-2016
Baylor University Staff Council, Elected Representative, 2011-2013

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