Laura Ross
Naples,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Passionate about saving babies and sharing the Gospel. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. RELOCATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA SUMMER 2024!
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development
Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida
Estero, FL
04.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual fundraising target.
- Managed the coordination of special events such as annual Lifeholder Circle Dinners, Walk 4 Life, Breakfast with Life Champions.
- Cultivated relationships with major donors, foundations, church partners, and other funding sources.
- Created marketing materials to promote fundraising initiatives.
- Prepared monthly board reports on development activities for board members.
- Maintained accurate records of all donations received by the organization.
- Organized donor information in a database system for easy access.
- Negotiated vendor contracts related to fundraising events and activities.
- Monitored budgets related to development activities.
- Directed social media campaigns, developed marketing materials, executed in-person fundraisers and served as articulate, enthusiastic and visible spokesperson.
- Managed fundraising communications, media interviews, and press releases.
Naples Clinic Manager
Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida
Naples, FL
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed daily operations of the clinic including scheduling appointments.
- Maintained effective communication with patients and scheduled follow-up visits.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending leadership meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Redeemer Preschool Director
Redeemer Preschool
Evans , GA
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for preschoolers.
- Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents on their child's educational growth.
- Coordinated special events and other extracurricular activities for preschoolers.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
- Created policies and procedures related to curriculum design, student behavior management, safety protocols.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of preschool.
- Handled admission and placement of new students.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
Director of Children's Ministries
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Evans, GA
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented innovative programs to engage children in the church's mission.
- Created and managed budgets for Children's Ministry activities.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers to lead Sunday school classes and other programs for children.
- Organized special events such as Vacation Bible School, Easter Egg Hunts, and Christmas performances.
- Assisted in developing curriculum for all age groups within the Children's Ministry program.
- Collaborated with pastors and other staff members to develop meaningful worship services for children.
Pre-K Fours Lead Teacher
Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church
Augusta, Georgia
11.2011 - 05.2013
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
Preschool Teacher
Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church
Lexington , SC
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO05-1995
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Fundraising
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Event Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
- Effective Communication
Affiliations
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Dean's List
- Teacher of the Year
- Sunday School Teacher
- Women's Bible Study Small Group Leader
- Meals Ministry Coordinator
- Kitchen Volunteer Coordinator
- Church Greeter
- Nursery Director
- Christian Education Committee Member
- Vacation Bible School Director
Timeline
Director of Development
Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida
04.2021 - Current
Naples Clinic Manager
Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida
10.2020 - 04.2021
Redeemer Preschool Director
Redeemer Preschool
05.2013 - 06.2015
Director of Children's Ministries
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
05.2013 - 06.2015
Pre-K Fours Lead Teacher
Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church
11.2011 - 05.2013
Preschool Teacher
Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church
08.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saint Louis University
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