Liz Fisher
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Dedicated ministry professional with history of meeting congregation and programming goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization or congregation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Minister of Word and Service
Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church
Kannapolis, NC
01.2010 - Current
- Minister of Faith Formation of Youth and Families with a main responsibility of equipping youth, adults and leaders to grow in faith and to empower them to work together in ministry
- Working and leading groups from birth to older adults; creating fellowship activates and building new programs that focus on family ministry and passing on faith.
- Work directly with Kimball Lutheran Preschool for operations as well as being an active member of board of 12 individuals who govern that program.
- Responsible for creating annual budgets for Christian Education, Youth Ministry, Technology and Kimball Lutheran Child Development Center
- Created and utilized technology and media for congregation, staff and preschool.
- Working as liaison between the NC Synod for youth and families, Lutheran Youth Organization and with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
2018 Community Life Team Leader
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Built strong relationships with team leaders and gathering director with positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided team of 12 to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ELCA Youth Gathering goals and mentored others in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Verified and maintained confidential budget reports remained up-to-date for Community Life Team for 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering.
- Molded team and embraced change to have youth and young adults on our team.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Youth Director
Morning Star Lutheran Church
Matthews , NC
02.2005 - 01.2010
- Leading six groups: 0-K group, K-2 Grade Group, 3-5 Grade Groups, 6-8 Grade Group, 9-12 Grade Group and College Age Group
- Creating and kept calendar for each group along with attending and executing all all activities with all groups
- Working as liaison for Lutheran Youth Board of NC to help create and execute events.
- Recruited, developed and encouraged volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith building activities for youth
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers
Customer Service Account Manager
Color Solutions
Charlotte , NC
10.2002 - 01.2010
- Taking care of all Supervisory Duties including: contacting irate customers, handling customer complaints, acted as lead of 4 team members handling any problems that may arise.
- Account Manager for programs such as: WalMart, American Eagle, Sag Harbor, George, Gildan, Saks, Danskin, Reebok, Ariela Alpha, and Starter.
- Designing Tools for Programs to be utilized within their companies: Sag Harbor Color Card, WalMart Color Library Books, George Color Library Books.
- Following color shades from conception to finishing accounts.
- Placing, editing and shipping orders.
- Acting as customer Advocate between CSI and program accounts.
- Writing and published a 200-page employee manual and overseeing training on materials.
- Implemented and developed customer service training processes.
- Writing and staying current with all customer service procedures for ISO Certification.
- Handling returns and making sure that products were returned into inventory.
- Creating and compiling reports for Inventory, Purchasing, Customers backorders and Program Accounts.
- Purchasing agent for Customer Service and Management to place all supply orders.
Education
Masters of Arts Religion - Children, Youth And Families
Luther Seminary
St. Paul, MN 05.2017
Bachelors of Arts - English, History
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.1999
Effective Teachers Training - Teacher's Training
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC 08.1994
Skills
- Spiritual instruction
- Congregational care
- Public speaking
- Spiritual leadership
- Practical Theology
- Volunteer Management
- Children's ministry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Achieved 750,00 square foot playground on a napkin with accuracy and efficiency.
- Built and Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering .
- Supervised team of between 7-15 staff members.
Certification
- CPR and First Aid (current)
- Certified Effective Teacher's Training
- Children, Youth and Families
Additional Information
- Awards Total Quality Service Nomination Outstanding Leadership Award Attendance Awards Commendation for work with the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering 2015 Letter of Commissioning from the ELCA
Timeline
2018 Community Life Team Leader
Evangelical Lutheran Church
01.2016 - 01.2019
Minister of Word and Service
Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church
01.2010 - Current
Youth Director
Morning Star Lutheran Church
02.2005 - 01.2010
Customer Service Account Manager
Color Solutions
10.2002 - 01.2010
Masters of Arts Religion - Children, Youth And Families
Luther Seminary
Bachelors of Arts - English, History
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Effective Teachers Training - Teacher's Training
Rowan Cabarrus Community College