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Kristen Cooke

Richmond,VA

Summary

Mission-oriented manager successful in developing influential leaders, healthy relationships, and strategic goals. Highly accomplished in helping college students strengthen community building skills, personal faith, and competent leadership. Talent in team management, vision-oriented results, and mentorship.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Staff Minister - Team Leader

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry, including fundraising, team management, and communication.
  • Build relationships with local churches and organizations.
  • Run programs such as leadership trainings, worship services, staff meetings, and community outreach events.
  • Develop leaders through building positive relationships, mentoring, and coaching students through conflict resolution.
  • Form and execute plans to move towards core vision and missional alignment at multiple levels of the organization.
  • Fundraise $51,000-$73,000 annually, encouraging stewardship, and managing relationships and communication with donors.

Campus Staff Minister - Solo Staff

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
07.2018 - 06.2022
  • Responsibilities listed for the position above in Charlottesville, VA.
  • Trained and developed new staff at the Intern level, driving their training protocol, equipping them for independent leadership, empowering them in their strengths, and resourcing them in areas of weakness.
  • Successfully shifted essential areas of ministry to virtual platforms for 18 months during the course of the pandemic and saw major growth in all areas.

Campus Intern

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Gained readiness to independently direct a campus group in leadership skills, people management, structure development, and communication of vision.
  • Fundraised $35,000+ and managed personal relationships with donors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2017

Skills

  • Leadership Development and Training
  • Goal Setting and Missional Alignment
  • Fundraising and Event Planning
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Talk Preparation and Public Speaking
  • Volunteer Recruitment and Management

Timeline

Campus Staff Minister - Team Leader

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
07.2022 - 08.2023

Campus Staff Minister - Solo Staff

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
07.2018 - 06.2022

Campus Intern

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
08.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

University of Virginia
Kristen Cooke