Christine Novak
Summary
Dynamic professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Seasoned professional focused on improving growth outcomes with proactive approach and skills to enhance sales, business problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
My resume shows a gap in employment as I closed my Tennessee businesses and took some time to support family in Minnesota with health issues/hospice. With the family matters in order and the farm sold, I returned to Nashville with my 7 therapy horses temporarily as I execute my relocation to South Carolina.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Investor Relations Specialist
Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center
Murfreesboro, TN
11.2024 - Current
- Implement within the first 6 weeks of hiring, new protocols for 501(c)(3) fundraising, driving year end Hope Drive donations up 47% over previous year.
- Lead fundraising team to direct creative efforts to increase community partnerships and event sponsorships.
- Developed 4 new fundraising campaigns in the first quarter to secure additional commitments from sponsors at an annual level as well as at events.
Office Manager, Team Member
State Farm
Franklin, TN
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Revamped office efficiencies by implementing accelerated corporate and procedural practices.
- Identify growth initiatives to expand client portfolios and book of business.
CSA
Valley Mission Homeless Shelter
Staunton, VA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Functioned in a supervisory role to 75 residents in transition from homeless situations to re entering the community connection and workforce.
- Provided support, guidance and hope for the journey to rebuild self esteem and livelihood.
- Connected awareness of need to services available.
Business Partner & Director of Sales
ROOFMASTERS OF THE SOUTH
Memphis, TN
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Brought on as a Partner and Director of Sales to open Memphis and Jackson TN territories for Roof Maxx.
- Cultivated local business partners, residential and commercial accounts.
- Trained marketing/sales team.
Founder
THE PORCH AT ZAVU'S PLACE
Nashville, TN
01.2015 - 09.2019
- 501 (C) (3) non profit serving seniors
- Devised organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth
- Wrote and secured grants and funding.
- We offered an interactive experience beneficial in memory stimulation, as well as a respite for families to heal, process hospice challenges.
Owner
OUT LOUD SUCCESS
Nashville, TN
12.2015 - 08.2019
- Coaching, teaching, and consulting for leaders, individuals in transition, PTSD and trauma while focusing on awareness and results.
- Use clarity and accountability to lift culture, personal and corporate thinking.
- Facilitate VIP intensive, action-based sessions.
Owner
ZAVU'S PLACE
Nashville, TN
01.2014 - 08.2019
- I partner individuals, groups, leaders and veterans with horses to use non-riding techniques to teach Awareness in a space that promotes healing and wellness.
- Facilitated team and Leadership events and sessions.
- Collaborated directly with horses and clients to address issues including trauma, loss, PTSD, eating disorders and divorce.
Corporate Liaison/Advisory Board Member
LEUKEMIA LIGHT THE NIGHT, Next Gen Nashville
Nashville, TN
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Recruited by Corporate LLS team to lead the inaugural LTN, NGN Chapter.
- Introduced Young Professionals into the non-profit sector to support LLS through event planning and fundraising.
- Created LTN, NGN Handbook and Guidelines.
Community Affiliation
LIGHT THE NIGHT
Nashville, TN
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Initiated internal corporate fundraising with outside companies to support LTN events.
- Annual corporate event speaker.
Consultant
GMAC, COMMERCIAL FINANCE
Atlanta, GA
01.2001 - 01.2007
- With only 1MM seed capital, this division grew to over 3 billion in assets over 7 seven years.
- Contributed to initial recruiting,and onboarding programs.
- Planned and coordinated corporate events to support divisional growth nationally.
- Assisted in developing projections, and communication processes.
Organizer
Music City Women
Nashville, TN
01.2019 - 2020
- The group launched January 2019, and quickly grew to over 400 members.
- Facilitated connections among female entrepreneurs through networking events and played an active role in collaborative projects that benefited both women-owned businesses and local community organizations.
Education
Communications
NCBC
Minneapolis, MNReal Estate
Licensed Realtor
MinnesotaInsurance
Property & Casualty, And Life, Annuities & Health
Skills
- 20 years in the equine business
- Created successful Equine Empowerment program
- Expertise in new business ramp up and start up environments
- Develop and improve culture, relationship management, and business growth
- Enhance civic and community engagement through strategic relationship strategies
Timeline
Sr. Investor Relations Specialist
Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center
11.2024 - Current
Office Manager, Team Member
State Farm
04.2024 - 07.2025
CSA
Valley Mission Homeless Shelter
11.2023 - 04.2024
Business Partner & Director of Sales
ROOFMASTERS OF THE SOUTH
09.2019 - 03.2020
Organizer
Music City Women
01.2019 - 2020
Corporate Liaison/Advisory Board Member
LEUKEMIA LIGHT THE NIGHT, Next Gen Nashville
01.2018 - 12.2018
Community Affiliation
LIGHT THE NIGHT
01.2018 - 12.2018
Owner
OUT LOUD SUCCESS
12.2015 - 08.2019
Founder
THE PORCH AT ZAVU'S PLACE
01.2015 - 09.2019
Owner
ZAVU'S PLACE
01.2014 - 08.2019
Consultant
GMAC, COMMERCIAL FINANCE
01.2001 - 01.2007
Communications
NCBC
Real Estate
Licensed Realtor
Insurance
Property & Casualty, And Life, Annuities & Health
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