Pepper Carter
Ridgeland,MS
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record, excelling in written communication and event planning. Successfully developed comprehensive strategies that enhanced community engagement and increased volunteer participation. Adept at relationship building and problem-solving, fostering a collaborative environment that drives impactful initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Whimsy Cookie Company Ridglenad
11.2019 - Current
- Developed and nurtured lasting employee relationships
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Handled problematic situations to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Recruited, hired, and trained personnel.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Communications Minister
Broadmoor Baptist Church
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Developed and executed comprehensive communications strategies
- Managed media relations and campaigns to address public communications in crisis situations.
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
- Contributed to significant policy and corporate culture updates by writing internal documents.
- Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging.
- Oversaw website copy and social media platforms.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Managed communication tactics for online audiences during worship services
Next Generation Pastor
Broadmoor Baptist Church
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Supervised preschool, children's and student ministers and pastors as well as support staff
- Equipped parents with necessary tools and resources to disciple their families
- Planned and help implement Faith at Home Milestone moments across ministries
- Communicated with parents and volunteers weekly
- Worked to establish a discipleship plan for preschool and children's ministries.
- Wrote age appropriate curriculum as needed
- Assisted with organization and implementation of nextgen discipleship programs.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of nextgen ministry.
Children's Minister
Broadmoor Baptist Church
01.2008 - 12.2016
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Planned and conducted weekly large group, small group, and mid-week activities,
- Worked with key leaders to carry out church-wide goals and objectives
- Met individually with children and parents as a part of their salvation counseling before baptism
- Planned and executed WOW WEEK, including thematic decor, all facets of administration, volunteer recruitment, child group placement, and rotational schedules.
- Planned and executed children's camps, including curriculum and Bible studies, group activities, themes and decor, volunteer needs and recruitment, budgets and scholarship needs, transportation logistics and communication plans.
- Raised congregational awareness of volunteer needs
- Developed ministry budget needs and presented to deacon body, financial committees, and congregation
- Communicated weekly with parents and volunteers
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Preschool/Children's Associate
Broadmoor Baptist Church
07.2003 - 12.2008
VP Media Director
Godwin Group Advertising Agency
03.1994 - 05.2003
Skills
- Written communication
- Critical thinking
- Public speaking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Event planning
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Whimsy Cookie Company Ridglenad
11.2019 - Current
Communications Minister
Broadmoor Baptist Church
11.2017 - 05.2021
Next Generation Pastor
Broadmoor Baptist Church
01.2016 - 11.2017
Children's Minister
Broadmoor Baptist Church
01.2008 - 12.2016
Preschool/Children's Associate
Broadmoor Baptist Church
07.2003 - 12.2008
VP Media Director
Godwin Group Advertising Agency
03.1994 - 05.2003
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