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Kristen Tropeano

Kingwood,TX

Summary

Certified Youth Ministry professional with over 12 years of leadership experience. Dedicated to being a driving force for the ministry in administering, developing, and coordinating various types of development activities for students. Skilled in collaborating with both adult and youth audiences. Excels at devising and delivering a wide range of opportunities and programs that increase participation and enable personal, social, and spiritual development. Utilizes strong communication skills to effectively utilize various technologies including web-based software and social media to promote and engage individuals in our programs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

On Air Disk Jockey

KTSW
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Responsibilities include but not limited to keeping the program on schedule, research and announce band and concert information while live on air, monitor and interact with the call line, create and produce free advertisement (on air commercials) for local businesses.

Director of Student Ministry

Strawbridge UMC
04.2021 - Current
  • Facilitate weekly Student Ministry gatherings
  • Create print and digital media to communicate Student Ministry events
  • Attend staff meetings and submit announcements to church newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with church congregation.
  • Coordinate and attended church events to foster and build intergenerational fellowship and outreach.
  • Oversee the work of summer interns
  • Support clergy in performing various duties.
  • Wrote and delivered sermons.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.

Student Ministry Coordinator

Strawbridge UMC
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Assist Pastor of Youth, Young Adults, and Families Discipleship as directed.
  • Coordinate and assist in facilitating weekly games and lessons
  • Create print and digital media to communicate Student Ministry events
  • Student Ministry administrative work
  • Assisted in integration of youth into worship and other ministry areas at church and church events.
  • Attended staff meetings and submitted announcements to church newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with church congregation.
  • Coordinated and attended church events to foster and build intergenerational fellowship and outreach.
  • Oversee the work of summer interns
  • Oversaw Student Ministry website copy and social media platforms.
  • Supported clergy in performing various duties.
  • Assisted with fundraising activities.
  • Wrote and delivered sermons.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Student Ministry Coordinator, AV, & Communications

Strawbridge UMC
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • See Student Ministry & A/V Booth Coordinator

Communications Director

  • Oversaw website copy and social media platforms.
  • Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging.
  • Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
  • Maintained weekly newsletter to inform congregants of upcoming events.
  • Worked alongside the Office Manager to coordinate church calendar and building scheduling.

Student Ministry & AV Booth Coordinator

Strawbridge UMC
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • See Student Ministry Apprentice

A/V Booth Coordinator

  • Prepared for worship by selecting and setting up necessary visual and sound equipment.
  • Set up Proclaim, Media Shout, and Pro-Presenter presentations with lyrics for congregation.
  • Recruited booth volunteers and led trainings

Student Ministry Apprentice

Strawbridge UMC
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Assist Pastor of Youth, Young Adults, and Families Discipleship as directed.
  • Coordinate and assist in facilitating weekly games and lessons
  • Create print and digital media to communicate Student Ministry events
  • Assist in Student Ministry administrative work
  • Assisted in integration of youth into worship and other ministry areas at church and church events.
  • Attended staff meetings and submitted announcements to church newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with church congregation.
  • Coordinated and attended church events to foster and build intergenerational fellowship and outreach.

Associate Director of Youth Ministry

John Wesley United Methodist Church
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Assist DIrector of Youth Ministry as directed.
  • Facilitate weekly lessons and gatherings
  • Update youth membership information
  • Run A/V equipment and lead Youth Praise band
  • Create digital and print media for youth ministry communications and manage social media
  • Organize trainings for youth volunteers
  • Oversee the work of summer interns

Children's/Youth Ministry Assistant

Faith United Methodist Church
12.2015 - 02.2016
  • Assist Children's & Youth Ministry as directed.
  • Facilitate Sunday and Wednesday Lessons
  • Create print, and digital materials for events for use by the entire congregation
  • Create age appropriate curriculums
  • Created safe and positive environment conducive to learning and activities.
  • Built lasting relationships with children and parents or guardians.
  • Assisted in recruiting, and training of team members.

Interim Assistant Children's Director

Faith United Methodist Church
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assist Children's Director as directed
  • Facilitate Sunday and Wednesday Lessons
  • Create print, and digital materials for events for use by the entire congregation
  • Create age appropriate curriculums
  • Created safe and positive environment conducive to learning and activities.
  • Built lasting relationships with children and parents or guardians.
  • Assisted in recruiting, and training of team members.

Interim Youth Director

First United Methodist Church
07.2015 - 09.2015
  • Create and coordinate events for the youth
  • Create and manage social media communications on youth events
  • Facilitate Sunday lessons and weekly bible studies
  • Facilitate the college ministry program for summer activities
  • Attended off-site events to glean ideas for youth program.
  • Supervised activities and events for large groups.
  • Youth Ministry budget management


Youth Intern

First United Methodist Church
01.2013 - 07.2015
  • Assist the Youth Director as directed
  • Facilitate Sunday lessons and weekly bible studies
  • Create and manage social media communications on youth events
  • Assist in creating the college ministry program for summer activities
  • Created safe and positive environment conducive to learning and activities.
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.

Education

Certificate - Youth Ministry

GBHEM
05-2022

Continuing Education - Theological Studies

Perkins School of Theology At SMU
Dallas, TX

High School Diploma -

Foster High School
Richmond, TX
05-2011

No Degree -

Wharton County Junior College

No Degree - Mass Communications-Electronic Media

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Skills

  • Effective fundraising strategies
  • Curriculum design & program planning
  • Youth mentoring & development
  • Volunteer management
  • Teaching & preaching
  • Discipleship training
  • Social media expertise
  • Small group facilitation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Budget development, management, and administration
  • Effective relationship management

Affiliations

  • Texas Annual Conference, SW District – District Youth Council, 2008 – 2011
  • Texas Annual Conference, Conference Youth Council – Jurisdictional Youth Ministry Organization Representative, 2010 – 2011
  • Texas Annual Conference, Jurisdictional Youth Ministry Organization Representative, 2010 – 2011
  • Texas Annual Conference, District Delegate, 2014 - Present
  • Perkins Lay Board, Board Member 2018-2023
  • District Leadership Team, District Youth Coordinator, 2023-Present
  • Methodist Youth Ministry Alliance, Board Member, 2023-Present

Timeline

Director of Student Ministry

Strawbridge UMC
04.2021 - Current

Student Ministry Coordinator

Strawbridge UMC
01.2020 - 04.2021

Student Ministry Coordinator, AV, & Communications

Strawbridge UMC
05.2019 - 01.2020

Student Ministry & AV Booth Coordinator

Strawbridge UMC
04.2018 - 05.2019

Student Ministry Apprentice

Strawbridge UMC
04.2017 - 04.2018

Associate Director of Youth Ministry

John Wesley United Methodist Church
02.2016 - 02.2017

Children's/Youth Ministry Assistant

Faith United Methodist Church
12.2015 - 02.2016

Interim Assistant Children's Director

Faith United Methodist Church
10.2015 - 12.2015

Interim Youth Director

First United Methodist Church
07.2015 - 09.2015

On Air Disk Jockey

KTSW
01.2013 - 05.2013

Youth Intern

First United Methodist Church
01.2013 - 07.2015

Certificate - Youth Ministry

GBHEM

Continuing Education - Theological Studies

Perkins School of Theology At SMU

High School Diploma -

Foster High School

No Degree -

Wharton County Junior College

No Degree - Mass Communications-Electronic Media

Texas State University