KIRK ANTHONY FORD
Address
(Coming Soon)
Mililani, Hawaii 96789
Property Currently Undergoing Development
Honolulu, Hawaii
(Estimated Completion June 2023)
He is married to the former Elissa Kealia Naeole of Honolulu, Hawaii. They have two lovely daughters Kealia Kaua'i and Heidi Leihoku
He is married to the former Elissa Kealia Naeole of Honolulu, Hawaii. They have two lovely daughters Kealia Kaua'i and Heidi Leihoku
Successful Current Internet Projects
1998/Present - The College of Sonship. Launched this unique collegiate platform! This college teaches and activates spirituality with an emphasis in econometrics! Since its inception in December 1998, COS has built a nationwide and world wide student body that has success from the government to the private sector. The spiritual and economical inflection gives us a unique opportunity in reaching a wider audience and myriad of lifestyles. This new platform is a world wide social community that allows its users to interact within a virtual environment 24 hours a day 7 days a week!
1995/Present - The Sonship Economical Systems. This platform has been in beta test and platform development mode to find the right economical solution that works universally! This has been a long and tedious yet ardent process which has led to launching this exciting new and revolutionary platform. This platform offers an FDIC insured mobile banking platform with debit card and business that works with all 300 million mobile phone users of North America. This platform is currently available to the entire population of North America. Moving global very rapidly this platform further offers added products to include the new cryptocurrency emerging markets! Also offering commodities such as gold purchase, savings and conglomeration. Finally this platform has focused both on the development and acquisition of capital as well as collateral, a much needed mixture in today's sophisticated economy!
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
I am a
global thinker with an original mind. I
am able to clearly see connections, and to understand the long-range
implications of my actions and events. I
am willing to bring both ingenious and innovative skills to any
organization. Being entrepreneurial
bent, I am looking for oppotunities where I can birth in humanity and bring expansion to teams that looks to
accomplishments daily. Truthfully, I am
a fast burner and got started very early in my career. Presently I am very matured and looking to find opportunities
that will allow me to grow institutions and organizations teams . Having been in senior management positions, I
am willing to take on this responsibility if the opportunity presents
itself. I am bringing forth and helping humanity in the rebirth of true spiritual worship in spirit and truth unto God! I am also helping to restore the middle class back to its original intent of financial success and beyond through the power of the Spirit!.
EDUCATION:
The College
of Sonship (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Doctorate of Laws (Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus)
(Concentration in Advanced Economics)
(Concentration in Advanced Economics)
Graduate
Year: 2003
GPA: 4.0
The College
of Sonship (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Master of Laws (Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus)
(Concentration in Executive Entrepreneurship)
(Concentration in Executive Entrepreneurship)
Graduate
Year: 2000
GPA: 4.0
Master of Business Administration
Graduate Year: 1992
Through Air University (London, England)
GPA: 3.967
(University Closed in 2007)
Colorado Technical University
Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
(2022)
GPA: 4.0
(Withdrawal For Ministry Reasons)
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Technology
Graduate Year: 2021
GPA: 4.0
(Refreshed Bachelors Degree)
The College
of Sonship (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Bachelor of Laws (Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus)
(Concentration in Economics)
(Concentration in Economics)
Graduate
Year: 1998
GPA: 3.966
Bachelor of Business Administration
Graduate Year: 1988
Through Air University (London, England)
GPA: 3.933
(University Closed in 2007)
Air University
The Community College of the Air Force
Associates of Information Systems Management
Credit Hours: 45
Combined Average: 93%
Beecher High School (Flint, Michigan)
Diploma
Graduate Year: 1983
GPA: 3.750 (5th in Class Top Ten)
Summit Junior High School (Flint, Michigan)
Diploma
Graduate Year: 1980
GPA: 3.700 (3rd in Class Top Ten)
Associates of Information Systems Management
Credit Hours: 45
Combined Average: 93%
Beecher High School (Flint, Michigan)
Diploma
Graduate Year: 1983
GPA: 3.750 (5th in Class Top Ten)
Summit Junior High School (Flint, Michigan)
Diploma
Graduate Year: 1980
GPA: 3.700 (3rd in Class Top Ten)
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY:
2004 –
PRESENT
President/Chancellor
The College
of Sonship
Honolulu,
Hawaii
Formulated
plans and programs for and directs administration of college within authority
delegated by governing board by performing the following duties personally or
through subordinate supervisors. Conferred with Board of Trustees to plan and
initiate programs concerning organizational, operational, and academic functions
of campus, and oversees their execution. Administers
fiscal and physical planning activities such as development of budget and
building expansion programs, and recommends their adoption. Negotiates with administrative officials and
representatives of business, community, and civic groups to promote
educational, research, and public service objectives and policies of
institution as formulated by Board of Trustees.
Establishes operational procedures, rules, and standards relating to
faculty and staff classification standards, financial disbursements, and
accounting requirements. Represents
campus on Board of Trustees and at formal functions. Uses interpersonal skills, thinks, reasons,
and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed. Completes all required training and
professional development sessions sponsored through the ACEA unique
accreditation council. Supports the
values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success,
innovation and creativity and service to the College. Planned, designed and developed the new
College of Sonship social media collegiate platform. This new on-line platform uses the latest
technology to include a premium chat bar allowing multi-chat conversations and
one-on-one video chat conversations. It
allows students to interact through this module while simultaneously and
seamlessly allowing interactive files sharing to include pdf files, graphics
and word documents. Acting like a
collegiate Facebook, this platform can do even more than the popular social
media site. A truly outstanding feature
is the mass messaging system allowing for immediate dissemination of
information to the entire student body! This
successful collegiate institution was launched in 1998 in-residence in downtown
Honolulu, Hawaii. This program was
ultimately launched on-line in 2003 with the emergence of the World Wide Web
reaching unprecedented growth and profitability. COS has graduates currently working in the
United States government, military, corporate world and private business sector. Also, our model of entrepreneurship requires
some hands on development of both business and economical interface. Recommended the institution for unique
accreditation with the Dr. C. Peter Wagner launched ACEA, The Apostolic Council for Educational Accountability. This is currently the Association of Christian
Educators and Administrators. ACEA has
yearly conferences and COS is now a regular attendee of these meetings. This insures the continual unique accreditation
of the institution. Helped obtain the
501(c)3 status of the institution.
Created the idea of launching our own 24/7 call center. Hired and trained new call center executives
offering the unique opportunity of COS.
This resulted in the increase of sales and student enrollments by over
3,000% during the years of 2004 to 2007.
Wrote and directed a curriculum staff of over 15 individuals. Wrote and archived over 100,000 hours of new
and contemporary modern curriculum.
Built, designed and implemented a new revolutionary mobile banking
platform to be used as the COS “virtual internship” program. Most internship programs are non-paying
however this program has the possibility of taking entrepreneurship to its
finest and greatest glory! Keynote
implementation speaker and representative for The College of Sonship worldwide. Newly acquired countries are Africa and
Korea! The following are some of the
North American areas of penetration:
COS Public
Speaking Representative for Unique Engagements and Numerous Conferences (2004
to Present) - Was a nationwide and worldwide keynote speaker, prophetic and
inspirational expository speaker and business conference speaker and mentor for
numerous events and venues. The
geographical areas serviced are but not limited to: Anchorage, AK; Kenia, AK; Seward, AK;
Soldotna, AK, Eagle River, AK; Phoenix, AZ; Casa Grande, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Tempe,
AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; Mesa, AZ; Camp Verde, AZ; Flagstaff, AZ; Pasadena, CA;
Santa Cruz, CA; Capitola, CA; Scotts Valley, CA; San Diego, CA; Hayward, CA;
Denver, CO; Hartford, CT; Tampa, FL; Sarasota, FL; Atlanta, GA; Detroit, MI;
New York, NY; Mesquite, TX; Raleigh, NC;
Omaha, NE; Toronto, Canada; and many other cities, states and countries.
1998 – 2003
Executive
Director
Angel
Network Charities, Inc
Hands of the
Lord Ministries, Inc
Honolulu,
Hawaii
Maintained and managed 39 transitional shelter properties for the
homeless, spousal abuse victims and the under privileged. Designed and facilitated an educational
program that trained transitional personnel back into society. This program was used as a model for other
programs starting up. Launched the
adopt-a-family program where more privileged individuals aided in assisting
homeless families and people back into society.
Responsible for the purchase and operation of all complex computer
operations within the organization.
Designed, hosted and maintained the company website to include the
adopt-a-family program on-line. Trained
staff in the use of personal computers and on-line programs and platforms. Directed business staff and streamlined a 26,000
square foot warehouse, generating necessary income for running the entire
program. This revenue helped to replace
the $300,000.00 yearly stipend offered through the State of Hawaii. Managed all staff, logistics and operations
of the entire transitional shelter and housing program. Worked with alliance groups to ensure program
success in the entire State of Hawaii. Assured that the
organization had a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and toward
which it makes consistent and timely progress.
Provided leadership in developing program, organizational and financial
plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies
authorized by the board. Promoted active
and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization's work. Maintained official records and documents,
and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Maintained a working knowledge of significant
developments and trends in the field.
Saw that the Board of Directors was kept fully informed on the condition
of the organization and all important factors influencing it. Publicized the activities of the
organization, its programs and goals. Established
sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups
and organizations. Represented the
programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and
the general public. Responsible for the
recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and
volunteers. Ensured that job
descriptions were developed, that regular performance evaluations were held,
and that sound human resource practices were in place. Saw that an effective management team, with
appropriate provision for succession, was in place. Encouraged staff and volunteer development
and education, and assisted program staff in relating their specialized work to
the total program of the organization. Maintained
a climate which attracted, kept, and motivated a diverse staff of top quality
people. Was responsible for developing
and maintaining sound financial practices.
Worked with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in preparing a
budget; saw that the organization operated within budget guidelines. Ensured that adequate funds were available to
permit the organization to carry out its work.
Jointly, with the chairman, vice chairman, president, vice president and
secretary of the board of directors, conducted official correspondence of the
organization, and jointly, with designated officers, executed legal documents.
1992 – 1998
Branch
Manager
The
Equitable
Associates/Citi
Financial Services
Pearl City,
Hawaii
Established and maintained relationships with individuals
and business customers and provided assistance with problems customers encountered.
Recruited staff members and oversaw
training programs. Planned, directed,
and coordinated the activities of workers in branches, offices, and departments
of establishments, such as other branches, brokerage firms, risk and insurance
departments, or credit departments. Examined,
evaluated and processed loan applications.
Oversaw the flow of cash and financial instruments. Approved, rejected, and coordinated the
approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or
personal loans. Reviewed collection
reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding
balances. Broke delinquency every month
resulting in positive branch trending and profitability. Networked within communities to find and
attract new business. Evaluated data
pertaining to costs to plan budgets. Evaluated
financial reporting systems, accounting or collection procedures, or investment
activities and made recommendations for changes to procedures, operating
systems, budgets, and other financial control functions. Established procedures for custody and
control of assets, records, loan collateral, and securities to ensure
safekeeping. Prepared operational or
risk reports for management analysis. Submitted
delinquent accounts to attorneys or outside agencies for collection and
garnishment of wages for quick collection and positive branch trending. Prepared financial and regulatory reports
required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors. Communicated with stockholders and other investors
to provide information and to raise capital.
Reviewed reports of securities transactions and price lists to analyze
market conditions. Directed insurance
negotiations, select insurance brokers and carriers, and place insurance. Developed or analyzed information to assess
the current or future financial status of firms. Planned, directed, and coordinated risk and
insurance programs of establishments to control risks and losses. Analyzed and classified risks and investments
to determine their potential impacts on company. Managed systems administration for IBM AS
400. Increased branch growth of over 15M
for each quarter and 60M for the entire year.
MILITARY CAREER:
1983 – 1992
Systems
Administrator/Information Technology Management
The United
States Air Force
Numerous
Stateside and Overseas Assignments
Diagnosed
hardware and software problems, and replaced defective components.
Performed data backups and disaster
recovery operations. Maintained and administered computer networks and
related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software,
applications software, and all configurations. Planned,
coordinated, and implemented network security measures in order to protect
data, software, and hardware. Operated master consoles in order to monitor the
performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer
network access and use. Performed routine network startup and shutdown
procedures, and maintain control records.
Designed, configured, and tested computer hardware, networking software
and operating system software. Recommend changes to improve systems and network
configurations, and determined hardware or software requirements related to
such changes. Conferred with network users about how to solve existing
system problems. Monitored network
performance in order to determine whether adjustments needed to be made, and to
determined where changes will need to be made in the future. Trained people
in computer system use and loaded computer tapes and disks, and installed
software and printer paper and forms.
Gathered data pertaining to customer needs,
and used the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system
and network requirements. Analyzed equipment performance records in order to
determine the need for repair or replacement. Maintained logs
related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records. Researched new
technology, and implemented it or recommend its implementation. Maintained an
inventory of parts for emergency repairs. Coordinated with
vendors and with company personnel in order to facilitate purchases. Wrote and archived professional military
educational curriculum for use in the graduation of over 1800 academy and
leadership students. Students would
accomplish these courses in-residence for over 2 to 3 months at a time. Maintained a multimillion dollar dormitory
facility that housed over 1,800 students and graduates from these very
important military programs and courses.
These programs were set for the advancement of individual to the next
phase of their entire military careers!
Designed and created newly designed diplomas and certificates for
awarding upon successful completion of these programs and courses. Planned, arranged and successful accomplished
graduation ceremonies for all students and graduates. Corresponded with different Air Force and
Department of Defense officials in the obtaining of highly level keynote
speakers for graduation ceremonies. This
included numerous 3 and 4-star generals.
Government officials serviced included the President and Vice President
of the United States of America, Secretary of Defense, Chairman to the Joint
Chiefs of Staff and Commander, Pacific Fleet. Systems
administrator for a 5,000 workstation computer network. Servicing Air Force hotel/motel operations
and Senior Officer quarters. Kept all
records and processed military pay for all military married to military and
single non-commissioned officers living off base. Ran an error free program that was recognized
by Headquarters United States Air Force as "The Best Seen To
Date!" Received laudatory comments
for all Unit Effectiveness Inspections by the US Inspector General. These records were kept staged and archived
in a personally created computer system that Dr. Ford designed and
operated. All office automation of over
100 different computer systems were taught, maintained and archived by this
unique documentation and programming system!
Performed
numerous tasks and created unique programs that are used as standards today in
many Air Force offices and organizations.
CIVILIAN/AIR FORCE AWARD
AND DECORATIONS:
Air Force
Achievement Medal (1985) - Individual Outstanding Achievement
Air Force
Achievement Medal (1986) - Signed by General Joseph Ralston who ultimately
became the Vice Chairman to the Joints Chiefs of Staff the nation's second
highest ranking military officer.
Air Force
Achievement Medal (1987)
Air Force
Achievement Medal (1989) - Individual Outstanding Achievement (Curriculum Development)
Air Force
Achievement Medal (1990)
Air Force
Commendation Medal (1992) - Signed by Lieutenant General Thomas G. McInerney
who ultimately became the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff of the United States
Air Force.
Delta Mu Delta - Pi Gamma Chapter
International Honor Society in Business
4.0 GPA Scholastic Achievement
Year: 2021
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