Lynn Smith
Monroe,NC
Summary
Seasoned director plans and directs different types of community-centered and faith-based services. Well-versed in providing counseling, organizing activities and overseeing operations. Over 24 years of service to church and community service. Community services include facilitating Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups, Stephen Ministry Leader, supporting a number of community mission organizations. Organized many events.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Adult Ministries
Blair Road United Methodist Church
08.1999 - Current
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children and adults safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Planned and staffed many community events.
- Continually participated in continuing education courses and workshops.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Trainer Coordinator
Belk Store Services
05.1986 - 04.1990
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILMaster of Science - Leadership And Higher Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCNo Degree - Practical Theology
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NCSkills
- Individual Counseling
- Program Planning
- Teaching
- Event Scheduling
- Crisis Intervention
- Curriculum Writing
- Program Development
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Community Engagement
- Spiritual Guidance
- Administrative Leadership
- Community Service
Timeline
Director of Adult Ministries
Blair Road United Methodist Church
08.1999 - Current
Trainer Coordinator
Belk Store Services
05.1986 - 04.1990
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Eastern Illinois University
Master of Science - Leadership And Higher Education
Appalachian State University
No Degree - Practical Theology
Pfeiffer University
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