Lisa Barnes
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Versatile Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness and impact of programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's operations. Quick, firm, and kind decision-maker possessing effective and efficient communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop vision, staff morale, and strategies for community growth and success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Divisional Secretary Over Southern Nevada
The Salvation Army
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2020 - Current
- Oversee all programs and operations in Southern Nevada with The Salvation Army.
- Supervises and encourages an employee workforce of approximately one hundred and fifty people in six locations covering a third of the state.
- Oversaw a five hundred bed sheltering facility involving nine buildings, and several programs including Veterans services, vocational training, case management, LGBTQAI dorm and services, community kitchen serving seven hundred meals a day, etc.
- Supported property changes, acquiring and construction of new and existing facilities.
- Worked closely in supporting Advisory Boards and Auxiliary groups in fundraising endeavors, event planning, community engagement and volunteer management.
- Maintained communication and reporting standards year round.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and program directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Spearheaded change management and strategic turnaround for company during significant restructuring.
- Maintained positive community relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Delivered training for staff development.
- Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
Executive Director
The Salvation Army
Seattle, Washington
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Supported the activities and needs of a Community Center which included a senior center, youth programs, sports leagues, spiritual services, client choice food bank, after school program, summer day camp, and holiday programs.
- Collaborated with other non-profits and faith based organizations to establish a program called Brave, targeting girls in foster care for empowerment and connection.
- Fundraising and donor relations for events and general programming needs.
- Supervised and supported a full staff of approximately thirty individuals, and hundreds of volunteers.
- Adapted to the pandemic and continued to provide food instability support to those who needed nutritional support without ever stopping services to those who are most vulnerable.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Worked in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and with community partners.
- Led and supervised center staff, fostered teamwork and encouraged active involvement in implementing mission, vision and values.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Improved recreational programming based on feedback from customers and employees.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Divistional Youth Secretary
The Salvation Army
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2011 - 07.2016
- Oversaw all youth and young adult related program, staff, and facilities for The Salvation Army in Arizona, New Mexico, and Southern Nevada.
- Trained and coached paid and volunteer youth workers for this region.
- Created curriculum and programs to streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of youth programming.
- Served as the Executive Camp Director for Camp Ponderosa Ranch, an overnight summer camp in the White Mountains of Arizona. This camp served one hundred and fifty campers each week, and maintained a summer staff of approximately fifty five individuals.
- During camp season I maintained accreditation standards with Christian Camping and Conference Association.
- During the camping off season I held the responsibilities of event planner for weekend retreats for youth and young adults. This involved facilitating registration, full programming and scheduling, ordering and organizing all giveaways and needed supplies, coordinating with vendors, meal planning, weekend theme and messaging coordination, and communication with staff and delegates.
- Traveled to locations throughout this division as an itinerant speaker at spiritual services.
- Handled correspondence with Salvation Army locations, member database and building scheduling.
- Maintained Divisional calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Community Liaison and Local Pastor
The Salvation Army
South San Francisco , California
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Led a congregation including preaching and teaching, pastoral counseling, discipleship, and youth programs.
- Local Fundraising and donor relations.
- Facilitated volunteer management and engagement.
- Supported social services including case management and food instability support.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
- Fielded phone calls and pleasantly greeted office visitors, answering questions and inquiries regarding community resources and services.
- Educated community members regarding resources and life skills programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling For Christian Ministries
Nazarene Bible College
Colorado Springs, CO08.2011
Associate of Arts - Ministry
Salvation Army College For Officer Training At Crestmont
Rolling Hills, CA06.2008
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Board Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Corrective Actions
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Program Management
- Counseling and Emotional Support
- Pastoral Care
- Writing and Curriculum Development
- Community Engagement
Accomplishments
Author of Love to a Whore's Daughter: Life and Faith Through the Lens of Grace and Redemption. Published by Frontier Press in 2015.
Developer of curriculum for Brave, This is Me. Published by Orange in 2018.
International Speaker.
Timeline
Divisional Secretary Over Southern Nevada
The Salvation Army
07.2020 - Current
Executive Director
The Salvation Army
06.2016 - 06.2020
Divistional Youth Secretary
The Salvation Army
01.2011 - 07.2016
Community Liaison and Local Pastor
The Salvation Army
07.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling For Christian Ministries
Nazarene Bible College
Associate of Arts - Ministry
Salvation Army College For Officer Training At Crestmont
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