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Lisa Abeler

Columbus,MN

Summary

Accomplished Director of Women's Ministries at Camp Lebanon, adept in engaging presentation skills and detail-oriented accuracy. Spearheaded strategic retreat planning, significantly enhancing guest experiences through personalized support. Excelled in cross-functional team leadership and volunteer management, demonstrating profound retail operations management and strong guest interaction abilities.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Women's Ministries

Camp Lebanon
02.1986 - 12.2024

Executed strategic planning and hosting of Women's Retreats, Mother/Daughter/Grandma Retreats, and Quilt & Craft Retreats.


Partnered with the marketing team in the creation of distribution of promotional materials in print and online.


Collaborated with housekeeping, food service, facilities, and office to successfully execute programmed events.


Recruited, mentored, and managed teams of volunteers to implement women's programming.


Developed and presented compelling content with spiritually enriching themes.


Coordinated event registration, housing, dietary requests, and station assignments.


Supported the Executive Director in his promotional connections, written communications, and fundraising endeavors.



Donor Services Specialist

Camp Lebanon
01.2017 - 10.2024

Managed all aspects of donor processing including gift allocations, receipting, reporting, pledge management, audit support, internal reconciliation, and personalized tax reports.


Created and co-currently updated constituent records in two CRM systems with accuracy and consistency.


Processed credit card and ACH transactions, stock donations, IRA distributions, and gifts-in-kind.


Cultivated donor revenues through positive relationships, personal connections, and the promotion of meaningful donor opportunities.




Gift Shop Manager

Camp Lebanon
04.1986 - 03.1998
  • Implemented loss prevention measures, significantly reducing instances of theft and shrinkage within the store.
  • Organized special events within the gift shop to attract new customers while engaging existing clientele furthering brand loyalty.
  • Established rapport with customers by offering personalized assistance and recommendations based on their needspreferences.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and optimize product assortment for maximum profitability.

Account Executive

Miller Meester Advertising
06.1983 - 06.1985
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and effectively to ensure long-term loyalty.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
  • Coordinated the process, creating, and executing advertising campaigns for clients.
  • Boosted client satisfaction by developing and maintaining strong relationships through effective communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Office Administration

University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Roseville, MN
05-1983

Skills

  • Personalized Guest Support
  • Engaging Presentation Skills
  • Detail-Oriented Accuracy
  • Cross-Functional Team Engagement
  • Comprehensive Registration Management
  • Volunteer Team Leadership
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Strong Guest Interaction Skills

Timeline

Donor Services Specialist

Camp Lebanon
01.2017 - 10.2024

Gift Shop Manager

Camp Lebanon
04.1986 - 03.1998

Director of Women's Ministries

Camp Lebanon
02.1986 - 12.2024

Account Executive

Miller Meester Advertising
06.1983 - 06.1985

Bachelor of Science - Office Administration

University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Lisa Abeler