Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in operations management and cross-functional collaboration. Known for effectively coordinating complex projects and leading diverse teams, contributing to the successful delivery of spiritual formation experiences for a diverse congregation.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Director of Administration
Therapies for Hope
Aurora
03.2021 - Current
Founded Therapies for Hope with my husband to provide week-long intensive multi-disciplinary therapy sessions for children with special needs in the lower income bracket of southeast Denver
Promoted fundraising efforts on social media, showcasing children's therapy experiences to enhance donor engagement and attract contributions.
Coordinated logistics for week-long intensive, including venue selection, equipment sourcing, transportation rental, meal organization, Google Drive setup for children and therapists, budget management, and therapist contract drafting.
Worked closely with the Program Director to schedule therapists, to identify children to participate, developed standard reports for therapists to provide to parents at the end of the week
Compiled metrics for grantors while assisting with grant writing to support Executive Director's initiatives.
Congregational Life Team Coordinator
Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Village
07.2018 - Current
Coordinated women's Bible study for 150 participants, selecting curriculum, organizing volunteer leaders, leading meetings, managing registrations, and providing prayer support.
Implemented annual Holy Week Prayer Encounter, assisting with guide writing, layout, and editing, procuring supplies, coordinating setup and teardown, and offering prayer support to participants.
Organized volunteer recruitment and training for community outreach programs, enhancing community engagement and participation.
Teach a Sunday adult Christian formation class, choosing curriculum, providing different ways of engaging with the text
Coordinate scheduling for church events and activities with ministry leaders.
Assisted in creating promotional materials for church events and initiatives creatively.
Bookkeeper
Friends & Foodies
Englewood
01.2014 - 05.2016
Managed accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to support business operations.
Handled accounts payable and receivable transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
Reconciled bank statements with internal records to ensure accuracy.
Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
Independent Consultant
Pampered Chef
Aurora
01.2009 - 07.2012
Marketed and sold high-quality kitchen tools and accessories through in-home demonstrations, trade show booths, and fundraising programs, enhancing customer engagement and product awareness.
Managed orders and shipments, ensuring timely receiving and disbursement of products to maintain inventory flow.
Led product demonstrations, highlighting product benefits, usage techniques, and recipes to educate customers and drive sales.
Business Operations Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Atlanta
08.1994 - 07.2008
Executed roles at Cisco, including Manufacturing Quality Assurance Manager, Digital Program Manager, Software Product Manager, and Business Operations Manager, enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
Collaborated with VPs in manufacturing, software and hardware development, customer service, and sales to align operational strategies and drive project success.
Managed 6 person team in Manufacturing Quality Assurance, testing products, requesting fixes, measuring quality
Developed skills in customer engagement - presenting new products, providing installation services, scheduling shipments, and supporting customer service in problem resolution; collaborated with engineers to define software feature requests and manage expectations.
Education
Master of Divinity - Christian Formation And Soul Care
Denver Seminary
Denver, CO
12-2022
MBA -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
12-2000
Master of Science - Statistics
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Statistics
Saint Olaf College
Northfield, MN
05-1992
Skills
Project management
Community outreach
Data analysis
Client relations
Program facilitation
Effective communication
Volunteer training
Delegation
Process flows
Schedule oversight
Team leadership
Operations management
Quality assurance
Cross-functional collaboration
Volunteer engagement
Timeline
Founder and Director of Administration
Therapies for Hope
03.2021 - Current
Congregational Life Team Coordinator
Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church
07.2018 - Current
Bookkeeper
Friends & Foodies
01.2014 - 05.2016
Independent Consultant
Pampered Chef
01.2009 - 07.2012
Business Operations Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
08.1994 - 07.2008
Master of Divinity - Christian Formation And Soul Care
Executive Director of Administration and The Executive Director for the Mid-County Hub Program at Harvest Intercontinental ChurchExecutive Director of Administration and The Executive Director for the Mid-County Hub Program at Harvest Intercontinental Church