Darrell Walker
Hendersonville
Summary
Proactive and adaptable professional with strong problem-solving skills and a history of building effective client and team relationships. Committed to supporting team success and delivering quality results. Recognized for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, consistently achieving company objectives. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Engineer
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Nashville
08.2025 - Current
- Maintained church facilities to ensure a welcoming environment for congregants.
- Supervised volunteer teams during events to enhance operational workflow and effectiveness.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment and building repairs.
- Implemented safety protocols to protect staff and visitors during activities.
- Collaborated with church leadership on facility improvements and upgrades.
- Generated reports on system performance metrics, including uptime and throughput rates, to inform management decisions.
- Facilitated future technical analyses of procedures and techniques by maintaining files, records, and production of final documentation for jobs.
- Estimated costs or submitted bids for engineering, construction or extraction projects.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and address facility-related issues.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to ensure reliability of critical systems.
- Oversaw space planning and allocation to optimize facility usage effectively.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving operational effectiveness.
- Managed and directed construction, operations or maintenance activities at project site.
- Directed engineering activities, driving compliance with environmental, safety or other governmental regulations.
Executive Director of Family Ministries
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Nashville
01.2012 - 08.2025
- Led strategic planning sessions to define church mission and vision.
- Managed staff recruitment and development for various church ministries.
- Directed financial planning and budgeting processes for annual operations.
- Developed policies and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations for collaborative initiatives.
- Implemented volunteer training programs to enhance member involvement and leadership.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans that aligned with organizational goals, fostering growth and sustainability.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Organized regular meetings with board members to review initiative progress and integrate feedback into future strategies.
- Coordinated conferences and workshops to enhance community awareness of the organization's mission and engage stakeholders.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission throughout the community.
- Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Hired and trained staff members for improved productivity.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
Director of Children's and Youth Ministries
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Nashville
04.1997 - 01.2012
- Developed engaging curriculum for children's and youth programs.
- Organized community outreach events, increasing youth involvement and engagement.
- Trained and mentored volunteer leaders for ministry activities.
- Coordinated weekly worship services for children and youth groups.
- Fostered relationships with families through consistent communication and personalized support.
- Implemented safety protocols during church events and activities.
- Collaborated with church staff to align ministry goals with congregation needs.
- Evaluated program effectiveness by gathering and analyzing feedback from participants and families.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Case Manager
Mental Health Coop
Nashville
04.1997 - 08.1999
- Coordinated client assessments and developed personalized care plans.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to community resources.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers.
- Documented case notes and maintained comprehensive client records to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers, and governmental agencies to support their autonomy and access essential services.
Case Manager
The Arc of Caddo-Bossier
Shreveport
07.1993 - 04.1997
- Delivered comprehensive case management services encompassing intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and family monitoring.
- Provided crisis intervention and problem-solving support to clients.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted support strategies.
- Facilitated communication among clients, families, and service providers to ensure coordinated support.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Advocated for clients' rights, enhancing access to essential community resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05-1993
Skills
- Preventive maintenance strategies
- Equipment scheduling and reporting
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Client advocacy
- Volunteer coordination
Timeline
Operational Engineer
Mount Zion Baptist Church
08.2025 - Current
Executive Director of Family Ministries
Mount Zion Baptist Church
01.2012 - 08.2025
Director of Children's and Youth Ministries
Mount Zion Baptist Church
04.1997 - 01.2012
Case Manager
Mental Health Coop
04.1997 - 08.1999
Case Manager
The Arc of Caddo-Bossier
07.1993 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University And A&M College