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Kelli Rump

Burrton,IL

Summary

Accomplished Director with a proven track record at Victory Village Christian Academy, excelling in strategic planning and team leadership. Expert in fostering high-performance teams and driving operational improvements, leading to significant organizational advancements. Skilled in verbal and written communication, adept at enhancing employee engagement and compliance with legal standards.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Victory Village Christian Academy
07.2012 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
  • Achieved remarkable turnaround of underperforming divisions through strategic leadership and restructuring.
  • Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams.
  • Improved team morale and productivity by implementing comprehensive professional development program.
  • Elevated company profile in industry by spearheading comprehensive rebranding initiative.
  • Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
  • Cultivated high-performance executive team, selecting and mentoring candidates for key leadership roles.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Director of Marketing

AG One Source
10.2006 - 07.2012
  • Collaborated closely with sales teams to develop effective marketing collateral that supported lead generation goals.
  • Regularly presented marketing insights and recommendations to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Spearheaded digital marketing efforts, including website redesign and social media strategy, driving significant growth in online traffic and conversions.
  • Conducted market research to inform decision-making and ensure alignment with target audiences'' needs and preferences.
  • Boosted brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships.

Youth Coordinator

Greater Salina Community Foundation
09.2004 - 09.2006
  • Developed strong relationships with youth, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Enhanced youth engagement by designing and implementing creative programs and events.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using feedback from participants, making necessary improvements as needed.
  • Supervised activities and events for large groups.
  • Recruited trained, and mentored volunteers to support various initiatives and activities.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s involvement in programs while keeping them informed about upcoming events or opportunities for growth.
  • Facilitated open communication between parents/guardians and staff members to address concerns or challenges promptly.
  • Collaborated with community partners to create meaningful service opportunities for participants.
  • Organized workshops focused on skill development, promoting personal growth for participants.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Wichita State
Wichita, KS
2003

Associate of Science - Drug And Alcohol Counciling

Colby Community College
Remote Campus
2001

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Hiring and Retention
  • Rules and regulations
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Process Improvements

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.
  • Created policies for VVCA to become certified through Kansas Dept. of Children and Families (KDCF)
  • Have had over 8 successful annual license inspections with 0 not compliance faults.

Timeline

Director

Victory Village Christian Academy
07.2012 - Current

Director of Marketing

AG One Source
10.2006 - 07.2012

Youth Coordinator

Greater Salina Community Foundation
09.2004 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Wichita State

Associate of Science - Drug And Alcohol Counciling

Colby Community College

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