MELINDA STOVALL
Ash Grove,MO
Summary
At Central Assembly Of God, I spearheaded a team to foster professional growth and enhance collaboration, significantly boosting team morale and retention. Expert in project and team management, I implemented strategies that streamlined operations and improved efficiency, while adeptly managing budgets and negotiating contracts to optimize resources and reduce costs. I was part of the Team Leadership that coordinated each month to go over the acclivities and goals of the church. I was also part of the Community Outreach team to strategis on ways we could help the community with their unique needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource & Custodial Director
Central Assembly Of God
Springfield, MO
07.2005 - 06.2024
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministry
Christian Bible College & Seminary
Blue Springs, MOSkills
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Staff Management
- Organizational Development
- Budget Management
- Staff Development
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Hiring and Retention
- Contract Negotiation
- Facilities Management
- Team Leadership
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
Timeline
Resource & Custodial Director
Central Assembly Of God
07.2005 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministry
Christian Bible College & Seminary