Cathi Phillips

An experienced Leader, Trainer, Encourager, and Team Builder with 35+ years of experience in early childhood development & elementary age teaching,

Skills include:

developing, recruiting, screening, scheduling and training a quality volunteer team;

providing a positive, encouraging volunteer experience;

overseeing interactive & engaging seasonal events for parents & children which includes creative activities, decorating, scheduling volunteers, media promotion, ordering supplies and leading the event.

Also included in my experience are years of developing, writing and editing curriculum, as well as creating crafts and games to correspond with the weekly lessons.

Sunday morning experiences included: quality care, dynamic curriculum and a fun environment for children to grow & learn. Interfaced and partnered with parents. Provided a clean & safe environment by inspecting facility and sanitizing all surfaces and objects to prevent spread of disease and infection. Implemented security procedures for drop off and pick up of children and secured all entrances and exits to facility.

• 2019 - Lifetime Achievement Award by Hope International University
• Spiritual Formation Certificate (in process)-Soul Shepherding
• Collaborated with team of 20 for leadership training through David C. Cook (TRU) - 2010-2016
• Edited lessons for David C. Cook 2013-2016
• Willow Creek - Promiseland training - 2009
• Willow Creek Global Leadership Summits
• Orange Leadership Training 2008
• CCMA (Christian Children's Ministry Association) member & Secretary - 1991-2015
• Leadership Institute Training 1989-1991
• Co-authored a 3 year curriculum-Chronological Study: Old Testament, New Testament & Value Keepers (Caring Hands Ministries) 1997

• Ordained Pastor - February 1990

I am hard working and dedicated. I enjoy working on a team. I am friendly and welcoming. My CliftonStrengths Top 5 are:

1) Positivity

2) Empathy

3) Developer

4) Communication

5) Connectedness

Although my primary experience is with children, I am interested in shifting my gift & talents to working with adults.