LaGaye MacDowall
Chesapeake,VA
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Director
River Oak Church
Chesapeake, VA
10.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives with the goal of strengthening engagement, discipleship and and outreach.
- Developed and led ministries :Administration, Children, Women, Facility, Worship, and Communications Ministries
- Mentored and developed leadership teams, fostering collaboration and growth within church staff.
Senior Director of Development
The Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater
Chesapeake, VA
07.2008 - 10.2010
- Led fundraising initiatives, enhancing donor engagement and retention strategies.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local churches
- Oversaw program implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and goals.
- Mentored development team, fostering growth and enhancing performance outcomes.
Director of Development, Teacher, Counselor
Atlantic Shores Christian School
Chesapeake, VA
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Developed and executed fundraising strategies to enhance financial support for educational programs.
- Led annual fundraising events, increasing participation through innovative marketing and outreach initiatives.
- Collaborated with school leadership to align development goals with overall institutional objectives and mission.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VACertification - Trauma Facilitator - Trauma
Trauma Healing Institiute - American Bible Society
Philadelphia, PACertified Trauma Counselor -
Psychological Studies Institute - Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Culture transformation
- Team management
- Policy development
Timeline
Sr. Director
River Oak Church
10.2010 - Current
Senior Director of Development
The Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater
07.2008 - 10.2010
Director of Development, Teacher, Counselor
Atlantic Shores Christian School
08.2005 - 07.2008
Master of Arts - Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Liberty University
Certification - Trauma Facilitator - Trauma
Trauma Healing Institiute - American Bible Society
Certified Trauma Counselor -
Psychological Studies Institute - Georgia Tech