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Candace Fritz

Lititz,PA

Summary

At GT Church, I led the GT Kids & Preteens team, enhancing team performance and volunteer engagement through strategic planning and effective communication. My expertise in innovative curriculum development, coupled with a strong focus on family support, significantly contributed to our mission. My leadership improved project efficiency and fostered a strong community among staff, volunteers, and families. Skills in building teams and project coordination were pivotal in driving our success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

GT Kids & Preteens Director

GT Church
01.2013 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams of staff and volunteers by building relationships through regular communication, coaching, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Oversee volunteer onboarding as well ongoing care & training for each Kids & Preteens volunteer teams.
  • Conduct rotating site visits and campuses to identify bright spots to replicate, barriers to address, and opportunities to innovate.
  • Champion and resource families through aligned seasonal trainings, events, and digital resources. Oversee ongoing communication with all GT Kids & Preteen families, including managing GT Kids & Preteens website content, Facebook & Instagram platforms to foster connection and community among staff, volunteers, and families.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Create/curate and develop curriculum for use at all campuses, including large group teaching, small group activities, and monthly resources primarily utilizing resources received/purchased (currently from Orange) with adjustments made as needed to fit our context.
  • Champion the small group driven vision and Orange strategy for children's programming for infants-6th grade at their campus in alignment with the overall mission, vision, and strategies of their GT Central campus and the GT Kids & Preteens team.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA

Local Church Credentials - Pastoral Credentials

School Of Ministry - PennDel Assembly Of God
GT Church West Lawn PA
05-2018

Skills

  • Skilled in building effective teams and developing multiple direct reports
  • High capacity leader with the ability to support and lead in a Central model with multiple points of operation
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Teaching skills or ability to lead rooms of children
  • Editing Skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Decision Quality
  • Strong customer focus (kids & families)
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Project coordination
  • Budget management

Timeline

GT Kids & Preteens Director

GT Church
01.2013 - Current

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Reading Area Community College

Local Church Credentials - Pastoral Credentials

School Of Ministry - PennDel Assembly Of God
Candace Fritz