Rebecca Diaz
San Antonio
Summary
Service-oriented leader experienced in diverse areas of church operations, dedicated to fostering community and spiritual growth in grades 6-12. Committed to nurturing individual faith, and encouraging active participation in church life.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Ministry Volunteer
University Baptist Church
San Antonio
01.2015 - Current
- Organized and led bible studies for small groups, encouraging spiritual growth among participants.
- Cultivated relationships with children and teens through camp trips since 2015 as parent volunteer.
- Directed activities in young adult classes, strengthening class community.
- Participated in missions and youth events under previous youth pastor's mentorship.
- Assisted with setup for special events by arranging chairs, tables, and decorations.
- Conducted follow-up calls to integrate new members into church community.
- Monitored children during weekly youth programs, ensuring a safe environment.
- Served in various volunteer roles, such as teaching, leading crafts for VBS, and supporting community outreach events.
Professional Organizer
Peace By Piece Home Services
San Antonio
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Helped clients visualize goals for designated spaces, work through a step-by-step process of decluttering, and create a final organized space.
- Advised customers on purchasing decisions based on their individual needs.
- Coached clients on how to maintain an organized environment through regular maintenance practices.
- Assisted with packing and unpacking services during moves or home renovations.
- Managed project timelines from start to finish while ensuring deadlines were met.
- Analyzed storage options available in a space and provided recommendations on the best option for each situation.
- Facilitated the donation process for items no longer needed by clients.
Ministry Volunteer
Leon Valley Baptist Church
San Antonio
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Served in a volunteer support role weekly under former youth pastor, including mission trips and youth events.
- Developed relationships with teens as a ministry volunteer while helping to facilitate weekly activities.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for youth programs, targeting spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Assisted with conflict resolution among youth during activities, promoting a positive and respectful atmosphere.
- Mentored individual students who expressed interest in developing their faith further.
- Organized church-wide 5K raising funds for foreign missions.
MDO Pre-K Teacher
Leon Valley Baptist Church
San Antonio
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Supervised recesses and lunch periods while ensuring safety of all students.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
MDO Babies & Toddlers Teacher
Leon Valley Baptist Church
San Antonio
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Managed daily care routines for babies aged six to 24 months, ensuring consistency and safety.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through effective communication.
Office Assistant
Apollo Gate Operators
San Antonio
10.2000 - 10.2004
- Progressed from receptionist to customer account management responsibilities.
- Maintained accounts receivable and payable processes efficiently.
- Executed accurate data entry tasks to support financial operations.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certification - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio College of Medical & Dental
San Antonio, TX08-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Pottersville, NY
Word of Life Bible College
Pottersville, NY06-1997
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Relationship building
- Creative thinking and problem solving
- Event coordination and project management
- Lesson planning and group facilitation
- Conflict resolution and active listening
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Volunteer management and youth mentorship
- Collaborative teamwork in sports and recreation
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
Timeline
Professional Organizer
Peace By Piece Home Services
02.2023 - 12.2024
Ministry Volunteer
University Baptist Church
01.2015 - Current
MDO Pre-K Teacher
Leon Valley Baptist Church
09.2011 - 06.2013
MDO Babies & Toddlers Teacher
Leon Valley Baptist Church
09.2007 - 09.2010
Ministry Volunteer
Leon Valley Baptist Church
01.2007 - 01.2014
Office Assistant
Apollo Gate Operators
10.2000 - 10.2004
Pharmacy Technician Certification - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio College of Medical & Dental
Some College (No Degree) - Pottersville, NY
Word of Life Bible College