Earline L Hardy
Aurora,CO
Summary
Former Director of Children's and Youth Ministries at Restoration Outreach Programs, adept in pastoral care and small group facilitation. Leveraged counseling techniques and spiritual guidance to enhance family ministry, achieving significant volunteer recruitment and program development. Mentored staff with a focus on multicultural sensitivity, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for diverse youth populations. Seasoned Director of Children and Youth Ministries plans and directs different types of student-centered and faith-based services. Well-versed in providing counseling, organizing activities and overseeing operations. Over 33 years of progressive experience in private religious education institutions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Children's and Youth Ministries
Restoration Outreach Programs
04.2009 - 06.2013
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Supervised children from ages 4 months to 18 years.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
- Worked with directors and board members to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
- Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
Retired - Bus Operator
Regional Transportation District
11.1984 - 08.1998
- Maintained a clean and safe bus environment for the comfort of all passengers.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from the bus.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws and safety guidelines while operating the bus on assigned routes.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain a positive atmosphere onboard the bus during challenging situations.
- Received commendations for exceptional customer service and professionalism during interactions with passengers.
- Informed passengers about route details, schedules, transfers, and fare policies as needed.
- Assisted distressed passengers and notified dispatch of bus location and passenger symptoms.
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory updates.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by following established protocols for passenger safety and incident reporting.
- Answered questions from passengers with respect and accuracy, providing information about fares, schedule details, and baggage stowing.
- Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
- Prepared detailed reports of daily operations including incidents, mechanical issues, delays, or other pertinent information for management review.
- Enhanced passenger satisfaction by providing timely and efficient transportation services.
- Built rapport with regular passengers, creating a sense of trust and community within the public transit system.
- Mentored new hires by sharing best practices for effective communication with passengers and navigating complex routes safely.
- Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
Education
Associate Of Arts - Human Services
Community College of Denver
Denver, CODoctor Of Ministry - Urban Ministry & Christian Counseling
Aspen Christian College And Seminary
Aurora, CO08.2013
Skills
- Pastoral Care
- Small Group Facilitation
- Counseling techniques
- Family ministry
- Teaching strategies
- Spiritual Guidance
- Multicultural Sensitivity
Certification
Life Insurance Agent, Professional Tax Preparer
- Licensed - Independent Contractor
- Certification Tax preparer
- Appointed and Commissioned Colorado Notary Public
- Notary ELH Signings, LLC, Founder & CEO
- Certified Loan Signing Agent, LLS
Business
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Timeline
Director of Children's and Youth Ministries
Restoration Outreach Programs
04.2009 - 06.2013
Retired - Bus Operator
Regional Transportation District
11.1984 - 08.1998
Associate Of Arts - Human Services
Community College of Denver
Doctor Of Ministry - Urban Ministry & Christian Counseling
Aspen Christian College And Seminary
Life Insurance Agent, Professional Tax Preparer
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