Leanne Doan
Head Of Early Years
Redding ,CA.
Summary
Engaging Early Years Lead Pastor and Operations Manager with a proven track record at Bethel Church, specializing in staff training, mentorship and early childhood ministry. Proficient in logistics coordination and risk assessment, streamlining ministry delivery and engagement. Strong leader and communicator, fostering collaboration and operational excellence within teams to achieve impactful spiritual, emotional and social outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Early Years
Bethel Church
01.2023 - Current
- Trained and mentored staff and volunteers, promoting best practices and growth within the team.
- Developed and implemented early childhood curriculum, enhancing child engagement and spiritual, emotional & social outcomes.
- Oversaw classroom activities, ensuring compliance with safety & culture standards and fostering a nurturing environment.
- Lead Core Team Meetings, strengthening Kingdom culture and community, communication and developing Team Pastors/Overseers.
- Managed daily operations of the early years program, optimizing resource allocation and staff efficiency.
- Managed and optimized hiring and onboarding.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Outdoor Education Program Manager
Higher Ground Australia
2004 - 2009
- Managed and implemented outdoor education programs, enhancing student engagement toward pre-stated targets.
- Coordinated logistics for outdoor excursions, ensuring safety protocols and compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated program briefings for staff, improving program delivery and participant satisfaction.
- Managed staff team during outdoor program.
- Managed client feedback collection, refining program offerings based on insights and trends.
- Organized team-building activities, fostering collaboration and improving team dynamics within client groups.
- Conducted risk assessments for outdoor activities, maintaining participant safety and program integrity.
- Ensured alignment between organizational objectives and outdoor educational programming by working closely with senior leadership team.
- Increased student engagement by executing outdoor programs tailored to specific needs.
Education
Certificate of Professional Life Coaching - Life Coaching
California Coaching Collaborative
Redding, Ca 04.2001 -
Issue Focus Ministry Certification - Biblical Inner Healing
Restoring The Foundations
Redding, CA 04.2001 -
Skills
Staff training
Culture development
Strong communication skills
Team collaboration
Safety compliance
Logistics coordination
Risk assessment
Early childhood curriculum development
Feedback collection
Program refinement
Leadership development
Operational management
Onboarding
Mentorship
Accomplishments
- Managed, lead and trained team of up to 55 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Early Years Curriculum and Programming.
- Successfully lead team through difficult staff transitions with minimal staff turbulence.
- Successfully lead team and families through challenging season in the environment.
Timeline
Head of Early Years
Bethel Church
01.2023 - Current
Certificate of Professional Life Coaching - Life Coaching
California Coaching Collaborative
04.2001 -
Issue Focus Ministry Certification - Biblical Inner Healing
Restoring The Foundations
04.2001 -
Outdoor Education Program Manager
Higher Ground Australia
2004 - 2009
Professional Development
- 5 Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lencioni
- The Ideal Team Player - Patrick Lencioni
- Unreasonable Hospitality - Will Guidara
- Gen Z Teaching & Training Seminar - Nicola Murphy
- Brave Communication - Dann Farrelly