Daehla Smith
Center Valley,PA
Summary
Recent Covenant College graduate with a strong foundation in organizational skills and dependability. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and readiness to embrace additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives. Adept at collaborating within a team or working independently to resolve challenges efficiently. Over five years of experience with Microsoft Office enhances productivity and effectiveness in various tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Center Valley, PA
09.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging youth programs to foster spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate support for youth activities and events.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess program effectiveness and improve participant satisfaction.
- Designed promotional materials to increase awareness of youth ministry initiatives within the community.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand outreach efforts and resource sharing for youth activities.
Academic
08.2020 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Teaching Assistant
Covenant College
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in the development of new course material through research and the use of Microsoft.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to promote academic growth.
- Conducted research assistance for faculty projects, contributing to ongoing academic initiatives.
- Streamlined communication between students and professors by managing online discussion boards and responding to email inquiries promptly.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Assisted in editing books and developing the material into coursework/curriculum.
- Assisted with formatting, grammar, sentence structure, rewriting, and cleaning up the writing when I needed.
- Assisted in preparing instructional materials and resources for undergraduate courses.
Track and Field/XC Team Manager
Covenant College
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared uniforms
- Assisted in daily practices/ workouts.
- Helped with recruiting through mile split
- Streamlined processes to increase efficiency in daily operations and reduce turnaround times.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to foster a culture of teamwork and support.
Freelance Editor
Forroyaltyincc
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Structural editing- helped to work through major structural issues with plot, character, and genre, etc.
- Edited and proofread content for clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy.
- Collaborated with writers to refine article structure and enhance narrative flow.
- Implemented feedback to improve editorial standards and consistency across publications.
- Researched industry trends to inform content strategy and ensure relevance of materials.
- Managed deadlines effectively to maintain publication schedules without compromising quality.
- Developed style guides to standardize formatting and tone across different media formats.
Summer staff
Youthworks
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Traveled as a Youthworks utility to many different places to assist in leadership of setting up camp and tearing down camp.
- Led small groups, negotiated with service partners and lead adult leaders in their responsibilities
- Worked as part of a team to resolve problems and keep camp running smoothly.
- Assisted in organizing youth programs and activities, ensuring smooth operations and participant engagement.
- Supported staff in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for effective communication with youth and families.
- Facilitated workshops and events, enhancing overall program reach and impact within the community.
- Developed promotional materials to increase awareness of Youthworks initiatives among target audiences.
- Monitored supplies and resources, contributing to efficient program delivery and resource management.
Children’s Church Director
Redbank Presbyterian Church
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Directed the program: Planned events and lessons, led Sunday School and children's church, and improved the curriculum.
- Developed engaging curriculum for children's programs, fostering spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Coordinated volunteers, ensuring effective support for weekly children's church activities and events.
- Implemented safety protocols, creating a secure environment for all participants during services and activities.
- Organized training sessions for staff and volunteers, enhancing their skills in child engagement techniques.
Gym Assistant
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitoring the desk, keeping the gym clean and restocking, and managing the sports camps/academic camps and any other camps/events we had.
- Worked under a supervisor with a team of people to manage events that were happening over the summer.
- Assisted members with fitness equipment, ensuring proper usage and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of gym facilities to promote a welcoming environment.
- Supported personal trainers in conducting fitness assessments and developing client workout plans.
- Monitored member attendance and engagement, providing feedback to enhance retention strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Covenant College
Lookout Mtn 05-2025
Master of Arts - Master of Arts And Religion
Westminster Theological Seminary
Glenside05-2028
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Operations support
- Work Prioritization
- Documentation Accuracy
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Organization skills
- Independent when needed to be
- Youth engagement
- Collaborative mindset
- Teaching experience
Leadership Experience
Intercultural Leader August 2021-May 2022, Track and Field Athlete August 2020-May 2025, As an athlete I was a team captain from August 2022-2025., Covenant College Scots Award, All Academic Conference 2024, Sportsmanship award 2022
Scots Award
This award is presented to the individual who exemplifies the fighting spirit of the Scots through hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Biblical Greek
Professional Working
Timeline
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
09.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Covenant College
08.2024 - 05.2025
Summer staff
Youthworks
06.2024 - 08.2024
Track and Field/XC Team Manager
Covenant College
08.2023 - 05.2025
Children’s Church Director
Redbank Presbyterian Church
08.2023 - 03.2024
Freelance Editor
Forroyaltyincc
05.2022 - 05.2025
Gym Assistant
05.2022 - 08.2022
Academic
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Covenant College
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Covenant College
Master of Arts - Master of Arts And Religion
Westminster Theological Seminary