Volunteering with Teen Moms and their children
Deonka Euill
City Coordinator, Younglives Washington, DC
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic leader at Northwest Community Church and with DC Younglives, excelling in strategic planning and relationship building. Successfully enhanced operational quality and event execution, fostering community engagement and volunteer management. Adept at budget development and vendor negotiations, driving impactful programs that support youth and families and other adults. Passionate about creating inclusive environments for spiritual growth and discipleship.
Positive, organized, and solutions-focused individual with passion for urban development and community engagement. Possesses knowledge of city planning principles and proficient in project management and stakeholder communication. Committed to making positive impact on urban environments through strategic initiatives and effective collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
City Coordinator
Young Lives
Washington, DC
04.2023 - Current
- Utilize various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to parenting adolescents in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Author sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Implemented improved communication skills among youth through group discussions, role-play activities, and team-building exercises.
- Promote a safe and welcoming environment, leading to increased participation in programs and services.
- Supported the development of essential life skills including financial literacy, time management, decision-making capabilities along with spiritual growth through discipleship.
- Implement evidence-based practices to promote emotional resilience among participants during challenging situations.
- Developed and are continuing to develop strong relationships with community partners, resulting in additional resources and opportunities for participants.
- Collaborate with families to provide support and resources for family development and wellbeing.
- Organize educational workshops to address relevant topics such as mental health, substance abuse prevention, and career exploration.
- Manage and lead activities promoting growth in spiritual, mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Establish a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns and guide them to solutions.
- Plan and execute of special events, creating memorable experiences for our young families.
- Schedule and manage teams of youth volunteers.
- Raise local congregational awareness of needs and contributions of young families to church life and operations.
- Built lasting relationships with the adolescent parents and their parents or guardians.
- Boost youth engagement, introducing variety of extracurricular activities that catered to different interests.
- Enhance community outreach efforts by organizing camp trips, volunteer projects, and fundraising events.
- Promote community engagement by organizing monthly group meetings that fostered supportive and inclusive environment for all parenting adolescents.
Director of Operations, Partnerships, and Events
Northwest Community Church
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Work collaboratively with Lead Pastor and Associate Pastor to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality of programs and events for onsite church events and community at large.
- Analyze business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Develop systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Monitor budget and utilized operational resources
- Monitor office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Define, implement, and revise operational policies and guidelines.
- Assist in content development for events, drafting and distributing promotional materials.
- Contribute to social media outreach, content development and schedule management.
- Support event execution and venue set up and tear down.
- Contact vendors, venue and stakeholders.
- Negotiate with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreements.
- Support planning, communications and scheduling of church and local community events.
Children's Ministry Director
Northwest Community Church
Washington, DC
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces.
- Vet volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
- Offer individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
- Work with Lead Pastor and volunteers to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
- Create and maintain safe and nurturing environment for over 50 children each week.
- Recruit and train volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Skilled with care and specific needs of physically handicapped or disabled children.
- Identify and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Adapt classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
- Train and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Home Daycare Owner
Self-employed
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Developed and operated within annual operational budget of $40,000.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Education
Master of Arts - Intercultural Studies
Anderson University School of Theology
Anderson, IN 08.2022 - Current
Certificate in Church Management And Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK 01.2021 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Anderson University
Anderson, IN 01.2003 - 2005.12
Skills
Strategic planning and execution
Capital spending
Budget development
Events logistics management
Business administration
Vendor and contract negotiations
Relationship building
Inventory management
Volunteer Management
Scheduling
New Business Development
Sponsorship development
Interests
Creating, overseeing and execution of community events
Timeline
City Coordinator
Young Lives
04.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Intercultural Studies
Anderson University School of Theology
08.2022 - Current
Director of Operations, Partnerships, and Events
Northwest Community Church
01.2022 - 01.2025
Certificate in Church Management And Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Mid-America Christian University
01.2021 - 2022.05
Children's Ministry Director
Northwest Community Church
05.2020 - 01.2022
Home Daycare Owner
Self-employed
06.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Anderson University
01.2003 - 2005.12
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