Kory Snyder
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic youth leader with 16 years of proven success in ministry, recognized for reliability, collaboration, and adaptability. Expertise in strategic outreach initiatives and fostering trust-based relationships consistently drives community engagement and connection. A strong passion for empowering individuals and enhancing community outreach efforts underpins a commitment to making a meaningful impact. Dedicated to inspiring others and cultivating an inclusive environment that promotes growth and development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of The Refuge
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Supervise and manage a team of 4-5 student workers at The Refuge, ensuring efficient operation of serving meals to students twice a week.
- Collaborate with local community leaders to schedule and execute events at The Refuge, ensuring successful partnerships and impactful outreach initiatives.
- Maintain The Refuge by ensuring cleanliness, organization, and readiness for activities, and occasionally cooking.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance community engagement and outreach programs.
- 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.
Assistant Middle School Coordinator
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Cultivated and nurtured meaningful relationships with students, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to foster their personal and spiritual growth.
- Assisted in coordinating and executing the annual summer mission trip, overseeing logistics for worksites, developing curriculum and activities, and managing day-to-day operations to ensure a smooth and impactful experience for students.
- Design and facilitate engaging games and activities, creating opportunities for youth to connect in a fun and interactive setting.Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for middle school programs.
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for middle school programs.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts to support youth activities and church events.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and assessments.
Youth Specialist
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Facilitate weekly small group with seven freshman students, providing spiritual guidance, fostering meaningful discussions, and building strong relationships.
- Assisted in organizing the annual pumpkin patch fundraiser, managing large-scale unloads, coordinating logistics, and ensuring the smooth setup and operation of the month-long event.
- Collaborate with team members to design and refine curriculum, ensuring content aligned with program goals and participant needs.
- Utilized multimedia and AV equipment to enhance youth services, providing engaging presentations, worship visuals, and educational content.
- Attend youth sports events to build relationships and support the students outside of regular church activities.
Outside Services Attendant
Meadowbrook Farms Golf Course
Katy, TX
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Provided high-quality service to guests, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable experience.
- Loaded golf bags onto carts promptly and efficiently, ensuring golfers were ready to begin their round without delay.
- Collected, washed, and organized range balls, ensuring the driving range was well-stocked and accessible for all golfers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of golf carts and equipment for optimal guest satisfaction.
- Cleaned and polished golf clubs and shoes, providing high-quality care to enhance customer satisfaction and equipment performance.
Youth Operations Assistant
St. Peter's United Methodist Church
Katy, TX
10.2005 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with Sandra Roberson to coordinate and execute youth events, ensuring smooth operations and engaging experiences.
- Prepared event spaces by organizing rooms, arranging supplies, and ensuring all materials were ready for activities.
- Communicated with students through proactive outreach, sending reminders and invitations to ensure strong attendance at upcoming events.
- Assisted in managing the pumpkin patch fundraiser, supporting event logistics, and ensuring a successful and enjoyable experience for participants.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cinco Ranch High School
Katy, TX05-2008
Skills
- Process optimization expertise
- Process optimization expertise
- Process optimization expertise
- Process optimization expertise
- Process optimization expertise
- Process optimization expertise
- Process optimization expertise
Timeline
Director of The Refuge
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Middle School Coordinator
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church
01.2018 - 01.2022
Youth Specialist
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church
08.2016 - 01.2018
Outside Services Attendant
Meadowbrook Farms Golf Course
06.2011 - 08.2016
Youth Operations Assistant
St. Peter's United Methodist Church
10.2005 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Cinco Ranch High School