Jessica Mays
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Compassionate professional in spiritual and educational leadership with a track record of high productivity and efficiency. Experienced in developing community outreach programs, leading workshops, and managing both staff and volunteer teams. Adept at communication, empathy, and organization to guide groups towards shared goals. Inspiring, educating, and leading with integrity and compassion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Ministry Director/ Executive Chair
First United Methodist Church of Grand Junction
Grand Junction, Colorado
01.2022 - Current
- The Executive Chair position on the four extended ministries under the non-profit 501(c)3 license of First United Methodist Church.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the church.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Monitored program progress and evaluated outcomes on a monthly basis.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment activities to increase participation in the ministry.
- Oversaw the development of marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, socials and newsletters.
Retail Manager
Pepper and Pearl Boutique
Grand Junction, Colorado
01.2020 - Current
- Curate new collections of clothing pieces, outerwear, and accessories.
- Managed visual merchandising, maintaining standards and elevating customer experience.
- Developed strategies for increasing sales and improving customer service.
- Conducted inventory management activities such as receiving shipments and maintaining stock levels.
- Staff training and management.
- Organized promotional events to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
Grand Valley Methodist Youth Director
First United Methodist Church
Grand Junction, Colorado
01.2017 - 01.2022
- To coordinate youth, grades 6th-12th, throughout five Methodist Church Campuses in a multitude of settings.
- Created and maintained strong relationships with families, volunteers, and community partners to build a supportive network of resources for the youth ministry.
- Coordinated outreach efforts to engage local churches and communities in programs that benefit young people.
- Organized and led weekly meetings, retreats, conferences, workshops, events, camps, mission trips, and other activities for the youth ministry.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed by responding promptly to urgent issues affecting young people.
- Supervised and evaluated all personnel associated with the youth ministry program including paid staff and volunteers.
Manager/Receptionist
Wax It
Grand Junction, Colorado
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintained a clean and supplied room after each customer.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
Education
Highschool diploma -
Fruita Monument High School
05.2006
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Partnership Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Certified Spiritual Leadership Coach
- PDIS Certified
- Safe Gathering Certified
Personal
- Public Speaker.
- Power House Summit, Victim Advocates, Suicide Prevention Coalition, Podcasts, Dirt of Wildflower Collaboration
- Focus in Grief Management
- Grief Management Workshops
- Non-Profit Work
- Diaper Depot
- Tech It Up
- Families Behind the Flames
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Ministry Director/ Executive Chair
First United Methodist Church of Grand Junction
01.2022 - Current
Retail Manager
Pepper and Pearl Boutique
01.2020 - Current
Grand Valley Methodist Youth Director
First United Methodist Church
01.2017 - 01.2022
Manager/Receptionist
Wax It
01.2015 - 12.2017
Highschool diploma -
Fruita Monument High School
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