Philosophy
Jillian E. Barr
Dallas,TX
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Programs Director
First Liberty Institute
3 2022 - Current
- Prepare employment and vendor contracts.
- Direct annual education programs for students and college faculty.
- Oversee new and ongoing projects.
- Develop and implement program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with the organization's mission.
- Prepare board report presentations and data.
- Lead meetings with department heads to track deliverables, manage expenses, and coordinate department integration.
- Work with external marketing and PR firms to execute projects and programs.
Programs Manager
First Liberty Institute
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Planned and executed national academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Managed annual scholar seminars for college faculty.
- Facilitated an annual 10-week summer-long academic internship for college students.
- Managed contracts and payments with third parties.
- Managed deliverables and expenses with contractors.
- Prepared data and research for grant proposals.
- Developed department's budget reports.
Paralegal
First Liberty Institute
Plano, Texas
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Handled multiple case management responsibilities for a public interest law firm.
- Prepared and interpreted legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and settlements.
- Carried out legal research in databases and libraries such as West Law and Lexis.
- Reviewed and edited legal documents.
- Participated in depositions and hearings.
- Maintained relevant databases.
Event Sales Manager
Atrium Hospitality
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Surpassed annual sales goal of 1.3 million dollars each year.
- Prospected for new business and managed incoming leads.
- Sent clients detailed proposals, diagrams, and cost breakouts.
- Prepared and executed contracts for clients.
- Set up billing process with clients.
- Maintained relations with clients to ensure rebooking.
Director of Children's Ministry
The Way Church
5 2015 - 10.2017
- Organized and conducted weekly worship services for first through sixth grade.
- Created and implemented security procedures for volunteers.
- Led community outreach programs.
- Organized annual retreats, camps, and vacation Bible school programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Thomas Edison State University
09.2023 - 08.2025
Interests
Art museums
Puzzles
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - History
Thomas Edison State University
09.2023 - 08.2025
Programs Manager
First Liberty Institute
05.2021 - 03.2022
Paralegal
First Liberty Institute
10.2020 - 05.2021
Event Sales Manager
Atrium Hospitality
04.2018 - 03.2020
Programs Director
First Liberty Institute
3 2022 - Current
Director of Children's Ministry
The Way Church
5 2015 - 10.2017