Paul Brown

Experience

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  Georgia Southern University, Department of Housing

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Residence President, Advisor:

  Community development; leadership as Residence Hall President, Peer Advisor, Night Supervisor, Coach, Recruiter

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  Campus Outreach

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Project Director, Cohort Leader

  Fundraising; managed volunteers as the Inner-City Project Director (Augusta, Georgia), Cross-Cultural Project (South Africa) & Beach Project Cohort Leader (Daytona Beach, FL)

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  Beaulieu Of America

  Jun 2003 - Jan 2006

  Extrusion Line Operator

  Trained employees on safety/OSHA guidelines & operations; earned Safety Award in 2003, 2004 & 2005

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  US Army

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Managed 10 employees in combat & training operations; practiced human resources development, provided career/formal counseling and discipline. Maintained and trained others on over $1M of equipment in Iraq; achieved safety & sanitary excellence in a foreign country as the Health, Safety & Environmental Officer; Monitored soldier readjustment after Iraq; supervised a 500 resident housing complex *Soldier of the Month (10/06) and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Month (07/08) *Designed & implemented leadership professional development program; performed supervisor’s duties *Named best leader in class on four separate evaluations by three different supervisors’ bosses *Commandant’s List Graduate of the Warrior Leader Course with an academic average of 98.1% Show less

  • Officer Candidate

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  • Team Leader

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
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  US Army

  Sept 2009 - May 2012

  Executive Officer

  Supervised 240 employees. Functioned as the Operations Officer & Commander; Successfully managed equipment & a budget totaling over $2.5M; Facilities Manager for a $2M property; Led maintenance, supply chain & HR programs; Treasurer over a morale organization in excess of $80,000 annually; regularly responsible for 5,000 employees in 8 different locations*Designed & executed a discipline program that decreased employee misconduct by 86%*Slashed environmental hazards; saved company over $7.4M in potential fines*Increased revenues 20% as treasurer; led change management in fundraising & purchasing *Recognized as the best Lieutenant in the Battalion by supervisor's bosses in 3 out of 3 evaluation reports*Earned 100% ratings on inspections; highest score for supply-chain management in Fort Benning, GA*Designed & executed two 6 Sigma projects resulting in100% of equipment turned in on time and a 66% reduction in maintenance errors*Mentored all civilian employees to earn “Excellent” evaluations and awards*Flawlessly hosted the Minister of Defense of Thailand; commended by the Brigade Commander Show less

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  American Woodmark

  May 2012 - Sept 2013

  Cell Manager

  Leading 72 people in manufacturing 1500 cabinets daily..Department Manager over Kitting & Picking-Leading 48 people in moving materials to support the production of over 3,600 cabinets per day.I have made the two worst performing cells perform the best.

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  Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2016

  Operations Manager

  Lead 400 associates in our Personalization Dept.I make plans, yell at people, and dance...dance I say!

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  Servant Leadership Enterprises LLC

  Jun 2015 - now

  President Emeritus

  • Developed and implemented strategies to foster peaceful communities and provide affordable, quality housing solutions.• Led business development initiatives to help individuals become homeowners.• Mentored junior leaders to enhance their leadership skills and contribute to the company's growth.

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  Servant Leadership Charities

  May 2017 - now

  President & Founder

  • Leading initiatives to provide sustainable water systems for 1 billion people in need in Jesus' name.• Established Servant Leadership Charities to address the global water crisis and make a lasting impact.• Collaborated with teams to implement innovative solutions and drive positive change in the Greater Memphis Area, Uganda, Malawi, and India.• Training indigenous people on digging their own sustainable water wells using reverse flow drilling.

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  GEORGIA REAL ESTATE INVESTORS ASSOCIATION INC

  Dec 2018 - May 2022

  Treasurer of the Board & Education Director
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  Lucas Group

  Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

  Executive Search Consultant