Larry J. Morris III

Experience

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  Gethsemane Mission Year (AmeriCorps Program)

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  Program Member

  Gethsemane Mission Year was a great year of spiritual, personal and professional growth. The program was essentially for young adults who wanted to explore how their Christian faith is relevant to their everyday, ordinary lives by being attentive to issues like service, vocation, justice and purposeful living.• Lived in intentionally diverse community with other young adults. • Lived off of very modest stipend. • Coordinated community engagement projects.• Facilitated group discussions. • Participated in public speaking events. • Assisted individuals and organizations through various transitions. Show less

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  Sasha Bruce Youthwork

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  Intern at Sasha Bruce Public Charter School

  • Assisted principle and staff with daily operations of inner-city public charter school.• Served as a substitute teacher. • Launched various initiatives and drives to connect youth with community. • Assisted staff and students through various transitions.• Implemented conflict resolution courses.

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  Starbucks Coffee Company

  May 2008 - May 2009

  Barista/Shift Supervisor

  • Contributed to Starbucks success by assisting the store manager in executing store operations during scheduled shifts. • Deployed partners and delegated tasks so that partners created and maintained the Starbucks Experience for our customers. • Responsible for modeling and acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.• Assisted with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.• Provided feedback to store manager on partner performance during shift.• Instituted monthly community poetry/music gatherings. Show less

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  Public Allies

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Conceptualized, coordinated and implemented sustainable community team service project. • Assisted with member recruitment and program outreach.• Organized and co-facilitated professional and personal development trainings focusing on religious and cultural diversity for adults.• Voted by peers to deliver graduation speech.• Studied Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and Open Space Technology • Completed Community Leadership Certificate from the Indianapolis Community Building Institute Show less

  • Youth Engagement Ally

    Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Alum

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
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  TriMedx

  Feb 2009 - Oct 2009

  Customer Service Representative

  • Answer Incoming Calls & Dispatch Requests, which includes answering incoming calls in a timely manner, obtaining all necessary customer information and input information into the system, escalating issues to CCC and/or field manager, as appropriate, and dispatching email requests accordingly• Document Work Orders & Update Data Sources, which includes updating work orders or boards for field technicians, updating work orders and performing any necessary actions after customer follow-ups, performing database entry for field as requested, maintaining and distributing site information for the Customer Care Center and ensuring correct contact information in all system. Show less

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  100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc.

  May 2009 - Dec 2010

  Intern

  • Collected data• Input data into online system• Reviewed and corrected previously entered data• Served at Annual Gala and Silent Auction

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  Hawthorne Community Center

  Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

  Youth Social Development Coordinator

  High School Evening Program• Planned and implemented programs and activities appropriate for high school-aged youth. Programmatic components focused on academic enrichment, social development and engaging recreation.• Planned off-site programming and events and coordinated transportation necessary for successful program delivery.• Collaborated with outside provider agencies to bring new programmatic opportunities to the program that fostered positive growth in youth.• Successfully worked with staff, volunteers, school personnel and management to fully implement the program.• Provided direct service to targeted population when appropriate. • Represented the agency at meetings directly related to the program and activities associated with the targeted population. • Maintained good communication with community partners as defined by related grants and MOU’s.Middle School After-School Program (School Based)• Worked with Youth Social Development Manager to plan and implement programs and activities appropriate for middle school-age youth. Programmatic components focused on academic enrichment, social development and engaging recreation.Teen Summer Program • Designed and oversaw a full day summer program that focused on leadership development, college exploration and student planned service-learning project. • Empowered staff to lead and manage youth and teaching activities. Show less

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  TriMedx

  Nov 2010 - Dec 2012

  Customer Support Coordinator II

  • Answered incoming calls & dispatched requests, which included answering incoming calls in a timely manner, obtaining all necessary customer information and input information into the system, escalating issues to Customer Care Center and/or field manager, as appropriate, and dispatching email requests accordingly• Documented work orders & updated data sources, which included updating work orders or boards for field technicians, updating work orders and performing any necessary actions after customer follow-ups, performing database entry for field as requested, maintaining and distributing site information for the Customer Care Center and ensuring correct contact information in all systems.• Collaborated with Human Resources, Call Center Managers and colleagues to implement and facilitate Strengths Finder 2.0 session resulting in increased associate engagement and professional development.• Worked remotely (At-home agent)• Met or Substantially Exceeded All Major Standards Show less

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  San Diego Organizing Project

  Feb 2013 - Oct 2014

  Community Organizer

  • Trained congregation and community members in the principles and concepts of grassroots congregation-based community organizing• Coached leaders in public speaking and media training• Worked with clergy and faith leaders to support the development of their congregations in the area of social justice and civic leadership, and engaged them in SDOP.• Conducted one-to-one visits with grassroots community members on a consistent and regular basis.• Developed a broad base of relationships in neighborhoods and cities in faith institutions, neighborhoods, local government agencies, etc that develop new leadership and policy development work for SDOP.• Moved grassroots leadership from relationship building, education, and policy development to building power.• Developed analyses of power, politics, and faith institutions that moves grassroots leadership theory into local, state, and national policy development.• Contributed to a dynamic, flexible team of organizers who coordinate local activities to create community initiatives on pressing issues.• Conducted outreach, research, and strategic planning to move communities to social action and public forums• Worked on local and regional campaigns for healthcare, housing, education, youth activities and violence prevention• Planned and coordinate large public forums and meetings.• Participated in local and national staff development sessions• Participated in fundraising and administrative activities . Show less

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  Public Allies

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

  Program Manager/Director of Recruitment

  • Managed and coached a diverse group of emerging young adult leaders in the areas of social justice and leadership development• Collaborated with community partners and organizations toward capacity-building goals• Planned and facilitated small and large group meetings• Coached young adults

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  University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

  Apr 2016 - May 2018

  Director of Youth & Family Ministries

  • Developed and enhanced a Family and Youth Ministry program that nurtured, developed and supported the faith journey of children, youth, and their parents• Lead and oversaw an active and vibrant Youth and Family ministry• Recruited youth and youth workers• Led and facilitated trainings on faith, social justice, diversity, and inclusion• Created content for newsletter and blog• Developed marketing strategies to attract children, youth, and adults• Publicized events related to children, youth, and adults Show less

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  National Benevolent Association

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2020

  Incubate Program Associate

  • Supported the work of the Incubate Initiative which encouraged and equipped the development of new and innovative health and social service ministries and organizations by Disciples• Prepared and executed recruitment strategies for internal and external platforms; created and oversaw application process for Incubate Partners; broadened the reach of the Incubate Initiative• Built strategic relationships to increase professional network• Provided pastoral and administrative support to participants and staff• Coordinated and facilitated trainings and workshops on faith, social justice, and social entrepreneurship; • Planned and facilitated yearly trainings and retreats• Collaborated with the marketing team to develop marketing strategies for the Incubate Initiative.• Designed digital marketing materials for social media and email newsletters.• Created content for blogs, websites, newsletters, and social media.• Coached executive directors and social entrepreneurs Show less

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  Larry J. Morris III, LLC

  May 2021 - now

  Business Owner
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  SDI

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  Production Assistant/Community Coordinator

  Created and managed media content for both web and print platforms, enhancing the organization’s online presence.Produced podcast episodes, contributing to content strategy and community engagement.Conceptualized, organized, and facilitated online and in-person group events, strengthening community ties.

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  Inclusive Collective

  Jul 2022 - now

  Executive Director/Lead Pastor