Lori Mace
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA
Summary
Respectful relating to people of all religious, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high quality education. Seasoned leader plans and directs different types of faith-based and people-centered activities. Strong background teaching, discipleship, organizing, recruiting, and relational development. Over 35 years of progressive experience in religious education institutions
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Women's Ministry Leader
Church
08.2001 - 12.2016
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers
- Prepared, coordinated, and distributed information regarding yearly schedule of activities and available small groups
- Responsible for weekly women's program of approximately 100 participants
- Planned and executed annual women's retreat for approximately 100 participants
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Private School Principal
Lake Pointe Academy
04.2005 - 05.2007
- Founder of Lake Pointe Academy, small private school with university model format
- Recruited leaders to create foundational guidelines and legal documentation
- Organized and presented promotional interest meetings in the community
- Implemented rigorous curriculum standards that aligned with state requirements to ensure academic excellence across all grade levels.
Volunteer Guide
Samaritan's Purse/ Operation Christmas Child
11.2000 - 12.2003
- Seasonal employee for Charlotte Processing Center
- Greeted and trained multiple guest volunteer groups daily
- Communicated professionally with volunteers, answering questions, and addressing concerns to promote positive experience
Kindertarten Teacher
Park Springs Christian Academy
07.1989 - 12.1991
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with collaborative group work and engaging hands-on activities.
- Planned and executed field trips monthly
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.1988
Skills
- Motivational Speaker
- Reliable Leadership Skills
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Team Collaboration
- Small Group Facilitation
- Discipleship training
- Interpersonal Relationships
Timeline
Private School Principal
Lake Pointe Academy
04.2005 - 05.2007
Women's Ministry Leader
Church
08.2001 - 12.2016
Volunteer Guide
Samaritan's Purse/ Operation Christmas Child
11.2000 - 12.2003
Kindertarten Teacher
Park Springs Christian Academy
07.1989 - 12.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte