Larah Shelton
Wylie,USA
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 15 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Red Ink
2022.01 - 2023.06
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Cultivated relationships between our team and people we served.
Children's Ministry Pastor
Relentless Grace
2014.10 - 2018.12
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating culture within the church community.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Spearheaded and lead a team to support local foster care families.
- Researched and implemented curriculum for the children's ministry.
- Trained volunteers and maintained the volunteer/children's event calendar.
Executive Administrator
Smith Monitoring/Forward Home Security
2011.08 - 2012.11
- Increased efficiency within the organization through regular review and improvement of administrative policies and procedures.
- Served as a trusted advisor to executives providing guidance and support in strategic decisionmaking.
- Managed complex travel itineraries for executives to ensure seamless transportation logistics during business trips.
- Supported executive decision-making by conducting research, analyzing data, and providing insightful recommendations.
- Planned both internal and external events and staff trainings.
- Maintained a professional work environment by overseeing office space planning, equipment procurement, and facility management.
- Reduced expenses for the organization by negotiating vendor contracts and monitoring departmental budgets.
- Boosted employee morale with the coordination of team-building events, recognition programs, and staff celebrations.
- Expedited response times to stakeholder inquiries with diligent monitoring of executive correspondence channels including email, phone calls, or messages.
- Collaborated with HR to streamline onboarding processes for new hires resulting in reduced time to productivity.
- Facilitated successful meetings by preparing agendas, distributing materials, tracking action items, and recording minutes.
- Reduced office expenses by finding smarter solutions for vendors, suppliers and services.
- Monitored executive and site schedules to coordinate meetings and corporate events.
- Developed weekly reports.
- Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Keeping contracts with vendors in proper compliance to the industry standards.
Branch Office Administrator
Edward Jones
2008.03 - 2009.05
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for the branch, optimizing time management processes.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal employees and external clients, promoting a welcoming atmosphere at the branch office.
- Ensured compliance with company regulations by conducting regular audits of internal documents and records.
- Composed professional business correspondence, emails, meetings notes and other documents.
- Collaborated with management to develop branch goals, resulting in increased productivity and profitability.
- Maintained office supplies and equipment to support team productivity.
- Facilitated team communication, leading to a cohesive and productive work environment.
- Developed and implemented marketing plans, special promotions and customer relations events.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational tools.
- Maintained scheduling for the Financial Advisor to meet with clients on and off site.
- Oversaw daily operations at the branch office, ensuring smooth workflow processes were maintained across departments. Such as answering phones, maintaining current in date literature/prospectus, making deposits, make client and prospect portfolios, process trade orders with Financial Advisor's approval.
Education
Associates - Theology
Christ For The Nations Institute
Dallas, TX12.2004
High School -
Victory Life Academy
Durant, OK05.2002
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Capable of relaying information efficiently to others, able to publicly present that information in an understandable manner.
- Project Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Compliance Monitoring
- Client rapport
- Vendor Sourcing
Country
USA
Volunteer Experience
- VLife Church, McKinney, TX, 75070, Youth, Children's Pastor and Nursery Director, 10/01/10, 10/01/14, Minister to all young people, mentor, make schedule for volunteers, oversee a team of 20 volunteers, write and develop curriculum, play with infant/toddlers and support the nursery
- Refuge Youth Ministry, Spartanburg, SC, Youth Pastor, 06/01/09, 10/01/10, Counsel youth and young adults, support youth in extra curricular activities
- Revolution Youth, McKinney, TX, Youth Pastor, 03/01/08, 05/01/09, Plan events, counsel/mentor youth, speak at girls conference
- Refuge Youth Group, Spartanburg, SC, Small group leader, 01/01/07, 03/01/08, Plan events for youth group, support youth in extra curricular activities, help in young girls ministry
- Relief Outreach, Mexico, 07/01/01, Feed families, built a mission for a church, worked at a youth summer camp
Timeline
Project Manager
Red Ink
2022.01 - 2023.06
Children's Ministry Pastor
Relentless Grace
2014.10 - 2018.12
Executive Administrator
Smith Monitoring/Forward Home Security
2011.08 - 2012.11
Branch Office Administrator
Edward Jones
2008.03 - 2009.05
Associates - Theology
Christ For The Nations Institute
High School -
Victory Life Academy
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