Desiree St. John
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Administrative leader offering experience prioritizing and delegating administrative tasks to drive goal achievement. Proficient in event coordination, resource allocation and volunteer team coordinating. Dedicated to training and mentoring youth in various areas. Developing teams is a strength of mine as I travel oversees with students assisting non profit mission projects. Team development is also evident in various conferences and retreats planned by myself and my team. A majority of my work is done on a volunteer basis. I also have 13 years of experience in my younger age serving tables at restaurants, which is where I developed a love for hospitality. I love making people feel welcomed and cared for in all areas of my life.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Camp Administrator
MN District Of The Assembly Of God
Minneapolis, MN
06.2017 - Current
- Oversight on various adult teams planning out weekly activities for youth campers by department.
- Modeled standards of conduct for staff and campers.
- Provided daily schedules, visual support and communications to parents, guardians and staff.
- Assign camp housing for 1,000 individuals each week throughout the summer for staff and campers.
- Directed training and retraining of volunteer leaders each week to boost performance and effectiveness as they mentor teenagers.
- Host our hired guest speakers and band members each week of youth camp.
Womens Retreat Director's Assitant
MN District Council Of The Assembly Of God
Minneapolis, MN
06.2017 - Current
- Design and set up vignettes of rooms that would be seen throughout a home.
- Shop throughout the year around the midwest for theme based giveaways that would be appropriate decor items in setting up specific rooms. (ex: Pottery Barn tables, table settings, World Market couches, bedroom furniture and decor living room, bathroom, etc.)
- Trained and guided volunteer team members to assist in setting up of vignettes, hanging chandeliers, decorating coffee areas, dining areas, and centerpieces for each table.
- Create a schedule of events for this specialized retreat geared for Pastors Wives.
- Give direction to team members on a theme, printed items, etc.
Program Coordinator
Birthline, Inc
St. Cloud, MN
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Assisted in goal setting with clients.
- Oversight on follow through with meeting individualized client goals.
- Follow through with reward system and incentives to motivate goal completions.
- Point leader for fundraising banquet order of service, decor, and volunteer recruitment.
Education
No Degree - Youth Ministry
North Central University
MinneapolisSkills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Teambuilding
- Data Entry
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Youth Camp Administrator
MN District Of The Assembly Of God
06.2017 - Current
Womens Retreat Director's Assitant
MN District Council Of The Assembly Of God
06.2017 - Current
Program Coordinator
Birthline, Inc
09.2013 - 06.2017
No Degree - Youth Ministry
North Central University