3840 Jiles Road, #1207

Kennesaw, GA 30144
LATASHA M. MORRISON (678) 774-9084
latasha.m.morrison@gmail.com
Dedicated to helping others maximize their potential
www.LatashaMorrison.com

Professional Summary
A passionate and compassionate leader with over 12 years of experience creating change for individuals, families,
and the community. Skillfully able to develop programs that generate maximum results and impact with minimum
financial investment. Leverages strong community relations and leadership skills to partner with staff and
volunteers to design, develop, and deliver solutions in support of a mission. Adept at combining an impressive mix
of administrative, organizational, motivational, and communication skills with an unrelenting desire to empower
others and help them maximize their potential.

Additional areas of expertise include:

Program Development & Planning ~ Volunteer Leadership ~ Relationship Building ~ Fundraising ~ Grant Writing
Public Relations ~ Community Outreach ~ Social Media Usage ~ Training & Leadership Development
Budget Planning/Preparation ~ Event Planning & Execution ~ Problem Resolution ~ Curriculum Development

Education

East Carolina University’s Department of Child Development and Family Relations, Greenville, NC
Bachelor of Science, Family & Community Services

Non-Profit Professional Portfolio

Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church (Atlanta, GA) 1997 to July 2009

Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church is one of the largest non-denominational church institutions located in the
Atlanta Metropolitan area. The church has 24 full-time staff, 16 part-time staff, 600 volunteers, and over 6,000
members. Became a member of the church when there were less than 75 members and began serving
immediately in numerous leadership capacities. Was eventually asked to join on a full-time basis to assist with
achieving the church’s vision. Played a critical role in stimulating growth and creating programs to harness the
potential of an expanding membership body.

Youth Initiatives Director/Youth Pastor July 2008 to July 2009

Critical role tasked with connecting the church to the surrounding community and abroad. Became a recognized
and sought after name in youth ministry circles and received several invitations to participate in and speak at key
activities and events

 Fostered relationships with the schools in the community to identify needs and developed outreach programs to
address those needs
 Organized international mission trips to plant churches outside of the United States
 Driver of the Strategic Operations Process which involved the development of strategic plans and building of
teams resulting in improved organizational focus, improved collaboration, and a 40% reduction in operating
expenses
 Prepared and delivered thought provoking and creative, yet challenging, sermons to youth and adults
 Provided leadership and direction for programs created to address ministry specific issues and concerns
 Ensured ministry participants were afforded opportunities and activities that coincided with their respective life
stage
 Spearheaded the development and launching of the Pre-teen ministry
 Became the subject matter expert for successfully launching new ministries

Life Development Team Director 1997 to July 2008

Key role responsible for overseeing the development and growth of Destiny’s youth – over 1,800 infant to college
aged worshipers. Demonstrated ability to apply strong leadership, administrative, and management skills to create
successful programs and worship experiences for the church

 Supervised the work of staff and volunteers by providing coaching, training, and development opportunities

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 Managed a budget of over $200K for children and youth ministries

 Created age-appropriate ministry curricula and activities to reach over both churched and unchurched students
 Led the development of dance, praise, and drama ministries
 Developed leadership training for over 200 volunteers
 Managed multiple ministries simultaneously (from the children’s ministry to the college aged and young adult
ministry)
 Pioneered and developed the “Naked Truth” Conference – a conference promoting character development and
abstinence

Cobb County Commission on Children and Youth (Marietta, GA) 2004 to Present

The Cobb County Commission on Children and Youth is charged with focusing on the needs, issues, and problems
relating to children and youth in Cobb County.

Motivational Speaker
Position with Cobb County Middle and High Schools which affords the opportunity to reach teen and pre-teens
through a preventive program that deals with critical topics such as abstinence, character development, and self
esteem.

 Effectively partner with the Cobb County School System to reach students before they make unwise choices
relating to drugs, alcohol, and sex
 Conduct an annual rally each year for all participating schools to provide students with a support system by
connecting them with others who make wise decisions
 Provide leadership development opportunities to encourage students to drive changes in their school,
communities, and personal lives
 Build key relationships with schools, churches, parents, and students to garner support for the program and the
students

Other Experiences
Prior to discovering my life’s purpose and passion for working with youth and families, I spent time as an IT
professional. The following career experiences afforded opportunities to develop and hone many of the skills that I
leverage daily in carrying out the work outlined in the Non-Profit Professional Portfolio above - work that I truly find
fulfilling and is beneficial to others.

Ernst & Young (Atlanta, GA) May 2000 to June 2003

In-house IT professional for a consulting firm who was the global leader in advisory services and strategic growth
markets
 Technology Consultant and Site Manager

Entex Information Services (Atlanta, GA) August 1998 to April 2000

Entex Information Services was the onsite IT contractor for The Coca Cola Company
 Systems Engineer
 Deskside Support Technician

Wang Laboratories, Inc. (Marietta, GA) January 1996 to July 1998

Successful computer hardware company headquarted in Lowell, MA. Eventually became Wang Global and was
eventually acquired by Getronics
 Quality Coordinator

Training
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA
Franklin Covey, Atlanta, GA
Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church, Atlanta, GA
Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church, Atlanta, GA
Purpose Drive Youth Conference (2009)
FOCUS: Achieving Your Highest Priorities Time
Management Workshop (2008)
Servant Leadership Training (2008)
Tom Paterson’s LifePlan Process Seminar (2008)
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Student Leadership University, Orlando, FL Youth Pastor Summit (2007, 2009)

Catalyst, Atlanta, GA
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA
Youth Specialties, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, and Nashville, TN
Franklin Covey, Meadowlands, NJ
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA
Catalyst Conference (2007 – 2008)
P.E.A.C.E. Ministry Training (2007)
National Youth Workers Conference (2003 – 2007)
Communication Solutions (2001)
Purpose Driven Conference (1998 – 2006)

Affiliations & Community Outreach

Youth Unite, Founder and Leader – Youth Unite is a youth ministry network in Cobb County, GA designed with a
focus on community transformation through the collaborative efforts of various youth ministries
Youth Specialties, Seminar Organizer and Host – Youth Specialties trains and equips Christian youth workers to
minister through seminars, conventions, and creative resources
Purpose Driven Youth Ministry Community (PDYM), State Mentor for Georgia Youth Pastors – PDYM is a
community of like minded youth workers who believe in the biblical purposes of worship, fellowship,
discipleship, ministry, and evangelism. State Mentors are selected because of their success at implementing
the biblical purposes in their organizations
Brumby Community Collaborative – volunteer and serve alongside a team comprised of school principals, social
workers, law enforcement officials, apartment complex owners, non-profit organizations, and the Cobb County
Board of Education to create programs that serve families in a targeted four square mile area of Cobb County
Saddleback Church, “The Gathering” attendee – Selected by renowned author Doug Fields to attend a
mentoring session for youth ministry leaders at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. Included the
opportunity to brainstorm with Minister Fields about ministry and topics for inclusion in his latest book

Public Relations
Youth Specialties Conference, 2007 – “The Art of You” (Conference speaker leading a charge to help young
people celebrate their unique God design. Session focused on assisting participants with learning to be
comfortable with the masterpiece God created them to be – the person on the inside.)
Purpose Driven Youth Ministry Conference, 2009 – “The Purpose of Worship” (Speaker at a youth conference to
educate youth about the purpose of worship, how to apply it, and its benefits. Conference participants departed
with a deeper appreciation for the fact that worship goes beyond music – it is a lifestyle)
Metro Atlanta Area Middle School and High Schools, Year – “Loving Me From the Inside Out” (Speaker at
Metro Atlanta middle and high schools to help teens get to the root cause of their decision making and
behavior. Part of an outreach program in Cobb County Schools to reach teens before they make life altering
choices relating to drugs, alcohol, and sex.)