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Canaan Lucas

Mount Juliet,Tennessee

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Mercy Multiplied, adept at building and guiding large teams, enhancing team dynamics, and fostering growth. Skilled in budget management and crisis intervention, I increased sales by 17% at Avon Products. Demonstrates powerful relational skills and a strong ability to develop and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Supervisor

Mercy Multiplied
06.2023 - Current
  • Supervise and train weekend/weeknight staff
  • Responsible for the decisions made in the home throughout the weekend/evening with supervision by the Program Director when necessary.
  • Supervise weekend and evening work details including meals and clean up.
  • Reports any major problems to Program Director
  • Document contacts on ETO/weekend report/daily report as well as any necessary email communication to staff
  • Supervise disbursement of medication to residents as needed
  • Create and plan engaging activities and programming for residents.
  • Supervise the Residential Assistant, Weekends/Weeknights. Approve web clock punches and timesheet each pay period. Complete 90-day reviews and annual evaluations.

Creative Arts Director

Friendship Community Church
07.2014 - 06.2018
  • Built and coordinated the worship team. This includes coaching the band & singers on stage presence and leading worship, overseeing the audition process, and leading rehearsals. (Built volunteer team from 10 people to 53 in less than a year)
  • Planned, organized, and spiritually led the weekend worship experience
  • Coordinated creative planning team to incorporate creative elements to enhance the experience including lighting, stage design, video components, movement, etc.
  • Directed the production & creative elements for the church (through volunteer teams), including the production of graphics & video and the distribution of audio & video through websites & social media
  • Ensured that creative planning projects were completed on schedule
  • Coordinated the auditorium setup & teardown teams before & after weekend worship experiences, and the administration & scheduling of the Tech Team (AVL) in weekend worship experiences.
  • Oversaw the church’s communication, including web presence & social media, e-mails, direct mailing, and marketing efforts.
  • Responsible for and managed department budget

Relief/Program Assistant/Residential Assistant

Mercy Multiplied
03.2015 - 02.2018
  • Welcomed new residents, provide them with a tour of the Home, take their picture
  • Responsible for and maintained all residents accounts, finances, and budgets
  • Monitored documentation for residents’ accountability following meals
  • Supervised outings with residents when needed
  • Provided transportation of residents to/from the airport or to/from doctor’s appointments as needed
  • Supervised the residents while doing their nightly details and activities
  • Distributed resident’s medications and records medications accordingly
  • Resolved any conflict between the residents if they cannot resolve it themselves
  • Report any major problems to Residential Supervisor and/or Program Director.
  • Trained incoming staff
  • Provided relief in many capacities while home was understaffed

Worship Ministry Coordinator/Worship Leader

Christ Fellowship
05.2002 - 07.2013
  • Worship Coordinator for 10 campuses
  • Assistant to Core Director of Worship Ministry
  • Worship Leader: weekends, staff meetings, special events
  • Scheduling: Worship Leader rotation, bands and vocalists – liaison for entire Worship Ministry Team
  • Event Coordinator: Worship Ministry retreat, church wide volunteer Events, worship roundtable, Nights of Worship, Christmas, Easter, special guests and special weekend elements
  • Volunteer Coordinator: built hospitality and event volunteer teams for weekend hospitality and special events.
  • General Administration: copyright reporting, Visa reconciliation, assisted in creating and maintaining the annual budget, band invoicing, vocal/band evaluations including correspondence and facilitation
  • Created and maintained master calendar
  • Ministry care for volunteers
  • Created and implemented video audition process

District Sales Manager

Avon Products
04.2005 - 08.2008
  • Managed district of 600+ Avon Representatives
  • Implemented Avon strategies by recruiting, motivating, developing & training representatives
  • Created and built teams to achieve goals
  • Development of training programs to support representatives in the growth of their business
  • Managed the annual budget
  • Increased sales by 17%, recruited representatives with a 58% increase, and increased staff by 34%
  • Grew and sustained profitable sales plan by meeting sales plan
  • In 2006 the District was 10% in the Nation out of 1,700 Districts

Education

Associate of Science - Psychology

Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
05.2026

Skills

  • Strong ability to build and lead large teams, while not losing sight of people and their unique needs
  • Powerful relational skills
  • Strong communication and conflict resolution
  • Experience in recruiting, building relationships, and fostering a healthy environment for teams
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Crisis Intervention

Timeline

Residential Supervisor

Mercy Multiplied
06.2023 - Current

Relief/Program Assistant/Residential Assistant

Mercy Multiplied
03.2015 - 02.2018

Creative Arts Director

Friendship Community Church
07.2014 - 06.2018

District Sales Manager

Avon Products
04.2005 - 08.2008

Worship Ministry Coordinator/Worship Leader

Christ Fellowship
05.2002 - 07.2013

Associate of Science - Psychology

Volunteer State Community College

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