Dountonia S. Batts

Legal and business professional with experience in consultative sales, business development, relationship management, talent assessment, and strategic client engagement within fast-paced, results-driven environments. Skilled in identifying client needs, cultivating professional relationships, evaluating qualifications and organizational fit, managing pipelines, and connecting individuals and organizations with strategic opportunities. Proven ability to engage attorneys, executives, business owners, and senior decision-makers while managing multiple searches and priorities with discretion, persistence, and accountability.

Brings a Juris Doctor, MBA, strong sales acumen, and entrepreneurial mindset to legal recruiting, attorney placement, client development, and long-term relationship management.

Consultant at Scriptura Strategies, LLC (2010-01 – Present)

• Advise businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs on strategy, compliance, governance, funding, and organizational growth.
• Provide business funding and capital-readiness consulting, connecting qualified clients with appropriate financing opportunities.
• Build relationships with executives, attorneys, lenders, policymakers, and business leaders to generate referrals and new opportunities.
• Conduct legislative and regulatory research and translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Lead government relations, advocacy, coalition-building, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Conduct organizational assessments and gap analyses and develop strategic improvement plans.
• Develop governance, compliance, and operational policies to strengthen effectiveness and mitigate risk.
• Facilitate executive, board, and employee training on leadership, governance, compliance, and organizational development.
• Manage multiple client relationships and opportunities throughout the consultative sales cycle.
• Drive business development and client acquisition through prospecting, proposals, presentations, referrals, and relationship management.
• Apply legal, financial, and business acumen to identify client needs and recommend strategic solutions.

Adjunct Professor at Martin University (2019-01 – 2025-12)

• Design and deliver engaging curriculum for Business, Criminal Justice, and Healthcare Management programs.
• Guide students in achieving academic success by offering tailored instructional support.
• Research to ensure course materials align with industry standards and best practices.
• Facilitate professional development workshops for educators, enhancing teaching effectiveness.

Director of Academic Advising at Martin University (2025-06 – 2025-12)

• Oversee advising operations and manage confidential student records for the Academic Affairs Department.
• Prepare reports, track student progress, and manage academic communications.
• Coordinate departmental meetings, documentation, and communications.

Chief Program Officer & Associate Director at Peace Learning Center (2021-01 – 2025-08)

• Spearheaded strategic initiatives to enhance organizational policies and protocols, ensuring alignment with legal and educational compliance standards.
• Led efforts to optimize information governance, overseeing electronic and physical records systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborated with leadership to design comprehensive training programs for staff, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Developed external affairs strategies to strengthen partnerships and represent the organization at public forums, conferences, and community events.
• Mentored and supervised administrative teams, fostering professional development and operational excellence.

Registrar and Adjunct Professor at Crossroads Bible College (2015-07 – 2017-07)

• As Registrar, served as the official recordkeeper, planning, organizing, and managing the Registrar Department to ensure compliance with academic policies and procedures.
• As Adjunct Professor, taught courses including Essentials of Management, College Life Mindset, Accounting for Managers, and Recruiting, Motivating, & Retaining People, fostering student engagement and success.

Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership – Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (2022-10)

Juris Doctor in Law – Indiana Tech Law School (2017-05)

Masters of Business Administration in HR Management – Indiana Wesleyan University (2014-04)

Bachelors of Science in Biblical Counseling – Crossroads Bible College (2012-05)