Jessica Longshore
Communications And Administrative Director
Greenville,SC
Summary
Goal-oriented leader with distinguished experience in organization development and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and efficiency while driving results and growth. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing organization's vision.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Ascent University
Bridgeway Church
Greenville, SC
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed, implemented and oversaw organizational structure of discipleship school. This included areas such as recruitment, finances, marketing, student experience, course development, coaches and teachers development, and online school
- Responsible for annual budget and financial reporting
- Drove vision and oversaw creation of online platform to expand and on-campus only program to a online school as well
- Planned and executed multiple school wide events including a off-campus Fall retreat with 50+ attenders, an on-campus retreat with 30+ online students traveling to attend, and a week long orientation experience that included incoming students, returning students, leadership team, coaches and teachers
- Oversaw social media development
Executive Assistant
Bridgeway Church
Greenville , SC
01.2014 - 03.2021
- Executed this role multiple times throughout my time at Bridgeway, as well as developed four other individuals throughout the years to be able to step into this role and lead at high levels
- Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of leaderships availability
- Implemented vision for ongoing advancement and development of the organization according to Lead Pastor's direction. Referred to as the "architect of structure" for the origination
- Created and implemented multiple org chart changes and expansions through the years according to Lead Pastor's vision
- Managed all primary email accounts and communications for Lead Pastor
- Planned and kept accountable to the agenda, all executive leadership meetings, team large training events, and important internal affairs
Student Ministry Director / Children's Pastor
Bridgeway Church
Greenville, SC
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Ask to step into this role to rebuild overall program and structure of department
- Implemented volunteer development and connection opportunities
- Developed new curriculum that unified message throughout ages preschool to 12th grade with the church at large
- Oversaw Preschool Director, Elementary Director, and Youth Director in their development in both personal leadership development, as well as organization leaders
- Oversaw development of all social media and parent connection opportunities
- Lead out a team (including leadership members of other churches in the city) to plan and execute annual citywide camp (WinShape Camp) that hosted 500+ kids and 100+ volunteers
Events and Communication Coordinator
Institute For Child Success
Greenville, SC
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Manage all administrative task for non-profit organization working with policy and research. Including, but not limited to: managing calendars of both the President and Vice President of the organization, coordinate all meeting scheduling with multiple parties, organize all incoming and outgoing invoices, arranging all travel plans, gathering and assembly of all meeting material in a professional and presentable manner
- Upkeep of all social media including website, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and online photo book
- Handle all marketing and communication. For example: design and printing of all invitations, e-vites and one page statement documents, oversee design and printing of all organizations issue briefs, coordinate with advertisement and newspaper designers and writers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
08.2003 - 05.2007
- Minored in Business Administration
Certificate in Biblical Ministry Leadership -
08.2010 - 05.2011
Skills
Pipeline development
Strategic Planning
Staff Management
Organization and Time management
Excellent work ethic
Multitasking abilities
Timeline
Director of Ascent University - Bridgeway Church
08.2020 - 03.2021
Student Ministry Director / Children's Pastor - Bridgeway Church
01.2017 - 10.2019
Executive Assistant - Bridgeway Church
01.2014 - 03.2021
Events and Communication Coordinator - Institute For Child Success
07.2012 - 01.2014
Columbia International University - Certificate in Biblical Ministry Leadership,
08.2010 - 05.2011
East Carolina University - Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
08.2003 - 05.2007