Experience

Youth Empowerment Speaker • Dekalb County Rape Crisis Ctr.  • 2006-2008

Minister Ford became a certified speaker by the Dekalb Rape Crisis Center and volunteered to speak to students in many high schools across the county on date rape prevention, positive self-image, and setting healthy boundaries.

Homeless Outreach Supervisor • Newbirth MBC • 2007-2014

After serving as a volunteer for two years at the Safehouse Outreach Center, Minister Kimberly Ford was promoted to Outreach Supervisor. Her responsibilities included the successful planning, managing, and execution of monthly outreach events at the homeless outreach center. She regularly recruited and trained new outreach volunteers; as well as discipling long-term volunteers. In addition, she delivered monthly empowerment sermons to an average of 100-150 guests from the Atlanta homeless community.

Global Supplier Engagement Strategist• Careerbuilder, Adecco, Pontoon, Randstad, Magnit Global, etc. • 2008-Present

Minister Kimberly Ford has a reputation for enriching lives not only in faith-based settings but also in the corporate marketplace. She has been identified across the global staffing industry as an influential leader and communicator, most often sought to drive change management and process improvements. Transparency, agility, and a passion for building relationships have been her proven tools for success.

Certified Domestic Violence Advocate • Women’s Resource Center • 2016-2017

After her second experience with domestic violence, Kimberly found it necessary to rearm and re-educate herself on the commonly missed warning signs of domestic violence. She also obtained the necessary education to teach others how to identify untreated mental illnesses linked to domestic violence. Kimberly is equipped to teach survivors the importance of seeking counseling and self-treatment after abuse.

Licensed Minister • Newbirth MBC Ministerial Alliance• 2011 - Present

Minister Kimberly Ford, defied the odds of her painful past and became a licensed and ordained Minister. After giving evidence that God had called her into the Gospel Ministry she was ordained by the late, Apostle Eddie L. Long in Lithonia, Ga. She continues to serve the church’s Ministerial Alliance.

Chaplain, Team Engagement, & Speaker• The Still Standing Alliance • 2016-2018

Minister Ford joined forces with the Still Standing Alliance and was elected as the organization’s Chaplain and Team Engagement Coordinator. On occasion, Minister Ford is requested to speak at domestic violence events on behalf of the organization.

Small Group Facilitator • 12 Stone Church • 2017-2018

Minister Ford believes in the power of networking within the body of Christ. She facilitates seasonal intimate small groups by which she fosters spiritual life enrichment. Her successful method of asking “good questions” has helped countless people to carve their own path leading them to a life filled with Hope and freedom.  In her own words “I am not called to a building, I am called to the people.”

Director/Facilitator Small Group Development • NEWBIRTH MBC • 2018

Minister Ford serves as a leader within the Membership Development Dept. to develop small groups by which she fosters an environment conducive to spiritual life enrichment.

Founder, President • MY FREEDOMSOUL, LLC dba THE LADY KIMBERLY BRAND • 2018- Present

Minister Ford launched the FreedomSoul Foundation, LLC. to enrich the lives of domestic violence survivors and Victims’ families. In addition, she embraces the call to minister to the lives of domestic violence non-profit founders. The FreedomSoul Foundation hosts annual retreats to provide an opportunity for those who are doing the work to be restored, refreshed, and refueled.

Economic Empowerment Leader (Division Leader) • Primerica Financial Services • 2019- Present

Coupling her ministry gifts, and business acumen —Minister Ford has accepted the call to drive economic empowerment throughout under-served and marginalized communities across the southeast region. The current workforce is not prepared for “the future of work”. She is passionate about preparing families for the swiftly changing employment industry caused by Artificial Intelligence. As a community leader, she facilitates free asset management workshops, financial needs analysis, entrepreneurship coaching, and retirement preparation.

Education

Leadership Development • June 2011 • NEWBIRTH BIBLE INSTITUTE

Completed all required spiritual development courses required for GA State Ministerial license.  (Teachers Training, Royal Priesthood, Dynamics of Biblical Leadership, Commissioned Evangelist etc.)

Certified Domestic Violence Advocate & Speaker • September 2016 • WOMEN’S RESOURCE CTR.

Trained and knowledgeable speaker on the subject matter of domestic violence. Subject matter expert on the various causes and long/short-term effects of domestic violence. Experienced and educated on the link between mental illness and domestic violence.

Associate's Degree • May 2017 • GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Certified Supervisor/ Management Specialist

Certified Management & Leadership Professional

Human Resource Management Professional

Start Smart Management Development • December 2017 • Randstad N. America University

Graduate of Randstad University’s 6-month Start Smart Managerial Development Program. Key Skills Developed: Situational Leadership Applications, Identifying & Redirecting Regression,  Assessing Employee Performance Readiness Levels, Employee Behavioral Management, Influential Communication

Publications

  • 2007 THE CORE –IT’S ALL INSIDE!!! (Authorhouse)

  • 2017 HOPE FOR THE SOUL –MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME IN GOD’S HEART (Amazon Createspace Publishing)

  • 2018 HOPE FOR THE SOUL –SMALL GROUP STUDY COMPANION (Amazon Createspace Publishing)

  • 2018 THIRSTY SOUL – FINDING RIVERS OF LIVING WATER (Amazon Createspace Publishing)

  • 2023 RESTORED SOUL — GETTING TO THE HIGH PLACE (Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing)

  • 2024 RESTORED SOUL — AFFIRMED BY GOD’S RESILIENT LOVE - 45 DAY DEVOTIONAL (Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing)