Over 27 years of professional experience.
Renee Kristensen
White Bear Lake,MN
Summary
Organized Office Manager with noted experience in administrative management. Implemented efficient processes for event planning and volunteer recruitment. Effectively communicated information and maintained confidentiality for members with private concerns. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with a strong work ethic.
Overview
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Work History
Church Administrator
North Presbyterian Church
North St. Paul, MN
11.2013 - Current
- Created and updated membership rosters, church documents and basic reports.
- Directed administrative and secretarial support for pastor, staff and volunteers.
- Handled church correspondence, member database and building scheduling
- Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
- Published, printed, mailed and emailed newsletters.
- Coordinated funeral services by meeting with families, arranging for food, music and room setup.
- Greeted visitors, callers and members of congregation courteously and promptly.
Director of Children's Ministry
North Presbyterian Church
North St. Paul, MN
04.2006 - 11.2019
- Recruited and trained volunteers in care of children and facility procedures.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Supervised children from ages birth to Grade 5.
- Worked with pastor and board members to select curriculum and plan special events for children.
- Vetted volunteers for criminal history or issues risking children.
- Identified, recruited and mentored potential volunteer.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
Freelance Product Manager and Writer
Kristensen Freelance Services
White Bear Lake, MN
08.2000 - 02.2010
- Collaborated with product development teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Researched marketing trends and wrote copy for individualized projects including curriculum guides and catalogs.
Product Planner and Research Associate
TREND Enterprises
New Brighton, MN
09.1995 - 08.2000
- Worked with creative team to develop award-winning supplemental educational material for bi-annual launches.
- Researched topics for curriculum writers using primary, secondary and tertiary sources.
- Coordinated focus groups by recruiting volunteers, reserving meeting facilities and securing participant compensation.
Education
Master of Science - Child Development
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Norwegian
St Olaf College
Northfield, MN05.1989
Skills
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite; Google Calendar, Docs, Drive, Slides; Constant Contact, Servant Keeper
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Appointment Coordination
- Administrative Procedures
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Church Programming
Timeline
Church Administrator
North Presbyterian Church
11.2013 - Current
Director of Children's Ministry
North Presbyterian Church
04.2006 - 11.2019
Freelance Product Manager and Writer
Kristensen Freelance Services
08.2000 - 02.2010
Product Planner and Research Associate
TREND Enterprises
09.1995 - 08.2000
Master of Science - Child Development
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Norwegian
St Olaf College
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