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Heidi Koehler

Cape Girardeau,MO

Summary

Dedicated Director with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Skilled at strategic planning and execution. Strategic-thinker experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Organized and dependable Director successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive outcome. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate about leadership in community, with strong organizational skills eager to take on challenging tasks.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Discipleship and Coaching

St Andrew Lutheran Church
05.2015 - Current
  • Supported execution of development programs to retain and grow coaching staff.
  • Guided and assisted coaches in writing training exercises for all church coaching experience.
  • Worked with Sr. Staff members to develop and implement strategic planing and goals.
  • Lead staff for our team of Directors to run meetings, and to assist in reaching of yearly goals.
  • Oversee staff and train all ministries for teaching and coaching outside of worship.

Director of Children's and Youth Ministry

Fairlawn Lutheran Church
07.2008 - 05.2015
  • Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children/youth and facility procedures.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Built, managed and upgraded K-12 educational program.
  • Oversaw and lead facilities team in the day to day operations and maintenance of the Organization property.

Director of Discipleship

Christ Lutheran Church
09.2005 - 05.2008
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide strategic planning.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.


  • Over saw 40 full and part time staff. Coordinating schedules, evaluations, and accomplishment of strategic goals.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Director of Children's and Youth Ministries

Our Saviour Lutheran Church And School
07.1997 - 08.2005
  • Worked with directors and board members to develop ministry plans, and special events for the church year.
  • Designed and Implemented a Youth Protection protocol for whole Church.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Built, managed and upgraded K-12 educational program.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.

Education

Batchelor Of Art - Director of Christian Education

Concordia Lutheran University
Irvine, CA
05.1997

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Strategies and Goals
  • Charismatic Leader
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Management

Certification

  • KINDLE Servan Leadership 2017-2019.
  • MO District Family Coaching training 2022


Timeline

Director of Discipleship and Coaching

St Andrew Lutheran Church
05.2015 - Current

Director of Children's and Youth Ministry

Fairlawn Lutheran Church
07.2008 - 05.2015

Director of Discipleship

Christ Lutheran Church
09.2005 - 05.2008

Director of Children's and Youth Ministries

Our Saviour Lutheran Church And School
07.1997 - 08.2005

Batchelor Of Art - Director of Christian Education

Concordia Lutheran University
  • KINDLE Servan Leadership 2017-2019.
  • MO District Family Coaching training 2022


Heidi Koehler