Hi, I’m
Christina Wolken
Chicago,IL
Summary
Resourceful Operations Executive with 5 years of experience working in non-profit and start-up positions. Hardworking professional leader skilled in both strategic planning and tactical execution. Experienced in financial management, operations, hiring and development. Talented at building collaborative partnerships and teams, while supporting individuals in achieving professional success.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Church In The SquareChicago, IL
Minister for Executive Operations
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Attained 501(c)3 status, collaborating with key stakeholders creating articles of incorporation and defining organizational structure.
- Facilitated training and understanding around organizational databases ensuring efficient workflows & processes throughout.
- Built and strengthened relationships across all levels of leadership creating interconnected and effective workplace and volunteer structure.
- Authored policy papers including: Personnel and Staff, Financial policies & Finance Team, and Safety & Security.
- Led and strategically equipping 50-150 volunteers.
- Adapted quickly to needs throughout global pandemic; made fast paced, educated changes to organizational structure in-line with Federal, state, and local guidance.
- Managed internal and external yearly report data, disseminating to organizational leadership and community stakeholder.
Park Community ChurchChicago, IL
Connection Coordinator
04.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Recruited, on-boarded, trained, developed and supervised 50-100 connections volunteers.
- Developed and implemented engagement events for prospective and established attenders.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between differing levels of leadership.
Adler University - CriminologyChicago, IL
Work Study
10.2014 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Collaborated with Program Director, examining recent issues impacting firearm and gang violence in Chicago.
- Examined current and previous research regarding violence prevention strategies and compiled evidence-based programming information.
Buffalo County Community Health PartnersKearney, NE
Administrative Assistant
08.2011 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Assisted in launching strategic directions for 2020 Healthy People Grant.
- Corresponded with grant agencies and foundations to secure funding for programming and capital campaign.
Education
Adler UniversityChicago, IL
Master of Arts from Criminology
2015
University Overview
- Secondary Investigator: Scan of faith-based violence prevention programs and initiatives throughout Chicago. Spring/Summer 2015. Supervisor: Rachel M. Johnston, Ph.D.
University of Nebraska At KearneyKearney, NE
Master of Science from Psychology
2013
University Overview
- Primary Investigator: Motivations for Academic Dishonesty among College Students. Summer 2012. Supervisor: Theresa Wadkins, Ph.D.
Skills
- Non-Profit Management
- Organizational Restructure and Change
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Culture Transformation
- Research and Analysis
- Staff Leadership & Training
- Strategic Planning
- Committee Planning & Leadership
- Project Management
- Database Maintenance
Timeline
Minister for Executive Operations
Church In The Square
09.2018 - Current
Connection Coordinator
Park Community Church
04.2016 - 08.2018
Work Study
Adler University - Criminology
10.2014 - 12.2015
Administrative Assistant
Buffalo County Community Health Partners
08.2011 - 08.2012
Adler University
Master of Arts from Criminology
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Master of Science from Psychology
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