Claire Taliaferro
Kansas City,MO
Summary
5 years of experience leading teams of volunteers, teaching, interviewing, and working with students in non-profit. Highly motivated by people and proficient in empowering both individuals and teams. Outstanding communication and collaborative skills with a high degree of adaptability and strategic thinking to analyze and identify the best way to reach goals.
Grew and oversaw a student ministry from 60 to 150+ students, successfully navigating the challenges of how to effectively serve families and students during a pandemic lockdown.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Women's Director
Kansas City K-Life Ministry
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed and managed all communication systems (email, social media, text) of ministry
- Managed small group program with over 150 active students
- Recruited, interviewed, and trained young adult volunteers
- Planned and executed weekly youth events for students ages 8-18.
- Assisted in leading overall spiritual direction of ministry
- Lead communication plan for parents and students
- Lead and executed online fundraising campaigns for ministry.
Interim Assistant Programs Director
Kanakuk Kamps
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Head of personnel and primary point of staff communication and training
- Recruited and hired up to 130 college girls to fulfill counselor, office, and dining hall roles
- Managed social media accounts to document and market summer activities to families
- Coordinator of special events such as multi-year camper program, girl day, and pod day
- Organized and oversaw over 60% of college staff to lead I'm Third year-round discipleship program
- Served as director liaison in camp office, kitchen, and cabin area
CRLA Certified Peer Tutor
Self Employed Tutor
08.2016 - Current
- Tutored high school and undergraduate students in Spanish at all levels, beginner through advanced, increased 100% of students' test averages
- Enhanced motivational skills to help students achieve and improve academically
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Theology & Biblical Studies
Kanakuk Institute
Branson, MOBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Valparaíso
Valparaíso, Chile05.2017
Skills
- Team and Relationship Building
- Volunteer Management
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Interviewing
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media & Communication
- Public Speaking
- Event Planning
- Relational Ministry
Community Service
- Mission Adelante ESL Tutor - 2021-2022
- House of Hope Big Sister Mentor - present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Women's Director
Kansas City K-Life Ministry
08.2019 - 05.2023
Interim Assistant Programs Director
Kanakuk Kamps
08.2018 - 08.2019
CRLA Certified Peer Tutor
Self Employed Tutor
08.2016 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Theology & Biblical Studies
Kanakuk Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Valparaíso
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