FRANCISCO MESQUITA MDiv-MBA
Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura Counties, CA
Cell-Text: 562.417.7555 Email: [email protected]
Non-Profit Executive Management, Int’l Broadcasting Finance, Church Finance, Operations, HR, Education, Facilities and Project Management, and Strategic Planning
EDUCATION
(MBA) Master of Business Administration, Phoenix University, AZ
(M.Div) Master of Divinity, Theology, Bethel University, MN
OTHER EDUCATION
(CPA) Eligible for Certified Public Accountant Testing – CA Board of Accountancy.
(Studies) Accounting, and Educational Leadership and Administration – Strayer University, Chantilly, VA, and Phoenix University, AZ
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, AWARD
(MBTI®) Certified Practitioner – Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; (FIRO) Fundamental Interpersonal Relation Orientation; and (STRONG) Strong Interest Inventory
(IPEC) Life and Leadership Certificate Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching
(Safety) Insurance Company Award for Excellence in Safety for nonprofit, and dividend record with multiple records of 90-180 Safety Day celebrations
(ACSI) Superintendent Certificate – Association of Christian Schools International
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE:
(VOLUNTEER) Deacon, Elder, Treasurer, Youth Director, Outreach, Choir, Youth for Christ, Camping, VP Urban Ministry Co-Founder, Gideons International, So CA CBAmerica Treasurer, Mission to the Americas Board Member, Bible teacher for Elementary-Junior High Teachers for ACSI Teacher’s Certificate, and 150+ Growing in Christ by Navigators.
(WORK) Life Bible Fellowship Church, Saint James Church; Rescue Mission Alliance; Calvary Baptist Church-Whittier Christian Schools; Lake Elmo Church; and Unibanco ®
FM Office Solutions LLC – Self-Employed
Founder / CFO-COO Consultant
Jan 2007 – Present
Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties, California
Consulting for various non-profit ministries, including churches and educational institutions; Mentorship and coaching were also provided to employees and members; Conducted upgrade of employee handbooks, board end policies, and staff limitations guidelines while mentoring and coaching board members and staff to facilitate the effective implementation of these changes; Undertook tasks of rebuilding accounting departments by streamlining the processes for accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), ledger management, and payroll systems, and led audit review processes; Reorganized departmental structures to enhance daily workflow and assigned new office spaces to optimize operational staffing, creating additional capacity for growth within the ministries; Eliminated unnecessary operational expenses and consolidated workflows, improving efficiency; Managed various aspects of non-profit property, including acquiring and installing servers, networking, projection, solar panels, roof repairs, and upgrades to communication infrastructure through Verizon and T-Mobile. Oversaw the building of new playgrounds, houses, and renovations, as well as facilitated building acquisitions and the construction and renovation of the parking lot; Executed facility renovations, including painting, installing new LED lighting and fixtures, upgrading boiler and chiller systems, and campus clean-up efforts, to name a few; Consolidated warehouse operations, managed the sale and donation of surplus equipment such as vehicles and forklifts, and established a centralized drop-off and delivery system and a centralized drop-box for donations; Provided coaching, mentoring, and training for staff in their new responsibilities, which enhanced administrative efficiency. Furthermore, consistently supported ministry workers in addressing unproductive day-to-day operations.
Director of Business Operations
Life Bible Fellowship Church – San Antonio Heights, California (2021-2023)
Responsible for Finance, Operations, Projects, Property Management, and consulting with five direct reports; Budget processes were updated, and budget surpluses were achieved; Secured grants, audit review, medical broker change, and reduced cost; Eliminated all photocopiers, computers, and outreach long-term leases and acquired new equipment; Created anti-discrimination, dog on campus, and other policies, updated partial employee handbook, weekly attendance reports, finance committee and board reports, and new By-Laws standards for the board; Mentored and coached custodial, maintenance, and repairs staff to meet higher weekly facility use, including new custodial standards for the 6-acre property; Added new campus-wide bollards and boulders, parking lot gates, fences, storage, metal bins storage, 30+ mobile storage carts, large awning structure, two modular acquired, large new TV for additional outside seating, PTZ cameras, and cabling. Revamped crying and nursery rooms, web studio, coffee house, pastors and support staff offices, programs kitchen, and laundry area; Replaced HVAC, office windows, and double and single swing doors to meet city code; Upgraded servers, security cameras, access points, iPads, photocopiers, laptops, computers, new security keypads, eliminating locksmiths and keys, a new commercial refrigerator, laundry area, golf utility cart, partial landscaping, parking lot slurred and repainted; Responsible for Finance, Operations, Projects, Property Management, and consulting with five direct reports; Budget processes were updated, and budget surpluses were achieved; Secured grants, audit review, medical broker change, and reduced cost; Eliminated all photocopiers, computers, and outreach long-term leases and acquired new equipment; Created anti-discrimination, dog on campus, and other policies, updated partial employee handbook, weekly attendance reports, finance committee and board reports, and new By-Laws standards for the board; Mentored and coached custodial, maintenance, and repairs staff to meet higher weekly facility use, including new custodial standards for the 6-acre property; Added new campus-wide bollards and boulders, parking lot gates, fences, storage, metal bins storage, 30+ mobile storage carts, large awning structure, two modular acquired, large new TV for additional outside seating, PTZ cameras, and cabling. Revamped crying and nursery rooms, web studio, coffee house, pastors and support staff offices, programs kitchen, and laundry area; Replaced HVAC, office windows, and double and single swing doors to meet city code; Upgraded servers, security cameras, access points, iPads, photocopiers, laptops, computers, new security keypads, eliminating locksmiths and keys, a new commercial refrigerator, laundry area, golf utility cart, partial landscaping, parking lot slurred and repainted.
Director of Operations and Finance known as Executive Director.
St James Anglican Church – Newport-Mesa, Orange County, California (2011-2019)
Responsible for Business Management, Finance, Operations, projects, and Property Management with eight direct reports; Achieved the church’s move from its previous facilities and secured long-term facilities, including all design, build, and construction project management, including fundraising venues; Realigned operations and finance, developed a budget, and decreased expenses by 15%; Trained and mentored staff with new job responsibilities, resulting in administrative efficiency; Created a full “cloud-ready” software – networking, VOIP, projection, visual, security cameras, and business-accounting cloud software, streaming YouTube for churches, done-for-you services, shift to micro-marketing, integration of software, and increase in email marketing; Influenced clergy and elder board to find long-term financial and operations venues; Responsible for Business Management, Finance, Operations, projects, and Property Management with eight direct reports; Achieved the church’s move from its previous facilities and secured long-term facilities, including all design, build, and construction project management, including fundraising venues; Realigned operations and finance, developed a budget, and decreased expenses by 15%; Trained and mentored staff with new job responsibilities, resulting in administrative efficiency; Created a full “cloud-ready” software – networking, VOIP, projection, visual, security cameras, and business-accounting cloud software, streaming YouTube for churches, done-for-you services, shift to micro-marketing, integration of software, and increase in email marketing; Influenced clergy and elder board to find long-term financial and operations venues.
Director of Operations
Rescue Mission Alliance – Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, California (2008-2011)
Responsible for projects, human resources, and safety, handling eight direct reports; Launched 21,000 sq. ft. retail store renovation in San Fernando Valley, CA; Rebuilt Human Resources, staff training, safety, and project consolidation; Created a new ministry repair-maintenance system; increased operational project completion; Added a 12-month driver training matrix for 80+ driver training; Received Insurance Company Award for Excellence in Safety for nonprofit and dividend records with multiple 90 and 180 Safety Day celebrations records; Responsible for projects, human resources, and safety, handling eight direct reports; Launched 21,000 sq. ft. retail store renovation in San Fernando Valley, CA. – Rebuilt Human Resources, staff training, safety, and project consolidation; Created a new ministry repair-maintenance system; increased operational project completion; Added a 12-month driver training matrix for 80+ driver training; Received Insurance Company Award for Excellence in Safety for nonprofit and dividend records with multiple 90 and 180 Safety Day celebrations records.
Executive Director, Associate Pastor
Whittier Christian Schools – Pre-Schools, Elementary, and Junior High
Los Angeles County, California (1994-2007)
Responsible for multi-staff management, operations, finance, and administration of 175+ directors, managers, supervisors, teaching, and support staff. Moreover, coordinated programs, the fulfilled church-school mission and vision, and hands-on volunteer leadership; Created two preschool sites with a capacity for 240 students, new playgrounds, networking with ten servers and 250 computers, science labs, parking lots, additional classrooms, and restrooms; Influenced the leadership to purchase other land and properties to fulfill strategies; Increased fundraising opportunities; Developed a new budget that decreased school system expenses by 15%; Managed school accreditation (ACSI, WASC), finance (ECFA), and operations; Improved the efficiency of school offices by streamlining and cloud-ready systems; Spearheaded nationwide Wonders of Science Ministry (Dr. Dean Ortner)
Director of Operations, Finance, Associate Pastor
Lake Elmo Baptist Church – Lake Elmo, Minnesota (1986-1994)
Responsible for all financial, business, administration, and facilities. I worked with pastors, the finance committee, the elder board, and volunteers; Developed small groups, taught the Bible in small groups, and recruited a team of coaches during my Seminary Internship.
Brazil-USA Transition
ITAU-UNIBANCO – Sao Paulo, Brazil – http://www.unibanco.com.br
Manager of Mortgage, Collections, Personnel, and Payroll