James Dunbar
About James Dunbar
James Dunbar serves as the Director of Outreach, Prevention, Family Resources, and Community Partners at Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, Florida. He has extensive experience in non-profit management and holds multiple degrees in leadership, ministry, and business marketing.
Current Role at Metropolitan Ministries
James Dunbar serves as the Director of Outreach, Prevention, Family Resources and Community Partners at Metropolitan Ministries. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization for over seven years. In this role, he leads initiatives aimed at enhancing outreach and prevention services, focusing on family resources and community partnerships.
Previous Experience at Metropolitan Ministries
James Dunbar has a history of working at Metropolitan Ministries in various capacities. He began as the Outreach and Prevention Coordinator in 2013 for four months. He then served as the Compassion + Action Coordinator from 2012 to 2013. Following this, he held the position of Manager of Outreach and Prevention Services in 2014 for eleven months, and later became the Associate Director of Outreach and Prevention Services from 2014 to 2017.
Educational Background
James Dunbar has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Management, Ethics, and Organizational Management from Trinity College of Florida from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, Communication, and Sociology from the University of South Florida, completed between 2007 and 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Leadership from Palm Beach Atlantic University from 2014 to 2016 and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Regent University from 2016 to 2020. He also studied Business Marketing at Hillsborough Community College.
Internship Experience
James Dunbar gained early professional experience through internships. He worked as an Account Management Intern at Schifino Lee Advertising + Branding from 2008 to 2009. He also served as an Event Marketing Intern for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2007 for seven months. These roles provided him with foundational skills in marketing and account management.
Leadership and Team Development Expertise
James Dunbar specializes in leading diverse teams within non-profit and social service sectors. He has a strong track record in identifying and improving processes, training, and structures for team development management. His focus includes coaching teams through transitions and implementing new strategic plans, ensuring effective monitoring of grants and projects.