Laura Hunt
Chapin,SC
Summary
Highly skilled Associate Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and project management. Strengths lie in communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills that foster strong relationships and drive operational success. Previous work has resulted in streamlined processes, improved productivity, and enhanced employee engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Mid Level Fund Development
Campus Crusade for Christ, Inc
Orlando, Florida
03.2025 - Current
- Developed communication strategies to enhance donor relations and support.
- Facilitated training sessions for new team members on organizational values.
- Managed event logistics for fundraising activities and community events.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan strategic outreach efforts.
- Conducted research to identify potential partners and funding opportunities.
- Assisted in creating content for social media and promotional materials.
- Organized workshops that promoted leadership development among students.
- Developed training programs for existing staff members as well as new hires.
- Developed team atmosphere to drive supportive and productive work environment.
- Maintained positive relationships with stakeholders by responding promptly to inquiries, requests and complaints.
- Participated actively in decision making processes at a high level within the organization.
- Monitored budgeting, forecasting, planning and reporting activities of the department.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in processes, procedures, systems and services.
- Conducted meetings to lead discussions as subject matter expert on assigned projects.
- Established key performance indicators which were tracked regularly against set targets.
- Participated in staff meetings, working groups or task forces to implement strategic initiatives.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the organization including personnel management, program development and implementation.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects within established timelines and budgets.
- Created effective communication channels between different departments in order to facilitate collaboration.
- Assisted senior leadership team in developing long-term strategic plans for the organization.
- Managed recruitment process for new employees including conducting interviews, evaluating resumes, making job offers.
- Implemented innovative solutions for difficult problems encountered by the department.
- Utilized reporting and visualization tools to support governance and team reporting needs.
- Evaluated performance of subordinates through regular feedback sessions and annual reviews.
- Provided guidance and support to staff in order to maximize their performance.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development by attending seminars or conferences.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress on goals and objectives.
- Analyzed data collected from various sources in order to identify trends or areas requiring further investigation or action.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors and external partners to support business resilience efforts.
Guest Exp.Director for Cru Campus Ministry Summit
Campus Crusade For Christ Inc
Orlando, FL
09.2019 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance campus outreach and engagement efforts.
- Developed training programs for staff and volunteers to improve effectiveness.
- Coordinated events and activities to foster community involvement and support.
- Managed budgets and resources for various projects within the organization.
- Oversaw recruitment and development of team members for organizational growth.
- Implemented communication strategies to promote mission and vision effectively.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and made recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Music School Teacher
Ben Lippen School
Columbia, California
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
- Assessed student performance through regular tests and assignments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational programs and resources.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and teamwork.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that fostered respect and inclusion.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC05-1995
Skills
- Fundraising strategy
- Donor relations
- Event management
- Budgeting oversight
- Program evaluation
- Community engagement
- Recruitment and training
- Performance monitoring
- Stakeholder management
- Leadership development
- Team building
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- leadership/organized women's ministry to meet different needs in church
- Bible study leader
- Associate Director for Field missionary with Cru
- client advocate for a local crisis pregnancy center
Timeline
Associate Director of Mid Level Fund Development
Campus Crusade for Christ, Inc
03.2025 - Current
Guest Exp.Director for Cru Campus Ministry Summit
Campus Crusade For Christ Inc
09.2019 - Current
Music School Teacher
Ben Lippen School
08.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Meredith College
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