Ruthanne Bell
Haltom City
Summary
Dynamic community outreach coordinator with extensive experience at Venture Church Keller, excelling in youth engagement and mentorship. Proven ability to foster relationships and implement impactful programs, enhancing participation and spiritual growth. Skilled in crisis intervention and public speaking, effectively addressing diverse community needs while promoting inclusivity and support for at-risk populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kids Ministry Volunteer
Venture Church Keller
Keller
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Encouraged and engaged with congregation and visitors to promote church mission.
- Assisted with childcare and enabled parents to attend church services without distraction.
- Supported people going through difficult times by offering counseling, supplies and housing.
- Participated in fundraising efforts aimed at supporting local charities or missions trips abroad.
- Greeted visitors warmly at Sunday morning services.
- Monitored children entering, during and after weekly youth programs.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Leveraged talents and background to aid and fulfill church needs with service and actions.
- Developed strategies to encourage participation in ministry programs among younger generations within the church community.
- Conducted follow-up calls to welcome new members into the church family.
- Demonstrated and reinforced values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
- Handed out materials for various church services to facilitate sermon comprehension.
- Organized and led bible studies for small groups.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to individuals seeking spiritual direction or counseling.
- Provided leadership support to members of the youth ministry program.
- Fostered warm and welcoming community to nurture youth and inspire life of discipleship.
- Mentored and encouraged people from various walks of life to increase church membership.
- Supervised children in children's room during long services to promote good behavior.
- Facilitated teaching sessions on topics such as faith development, spiritual growth, and Christian living.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Youth Group Leader
Venture Church Keller
Keller
08.2013 - 07.2024
- Led discussions and facilitated games and activities to demonstrate values and morality.
- Planned and led weekly Bible study meetings and facilitated group activities for teenagers.
- Helped with advertising initiatives to recruit additional youth into programs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to working with adolescents.
- Supported older youth in making positive behavior choices and took appropriate disciplinary measures.
- Educated youth on biblical values-based curriculum in youth and young adult settings.
- Coordinated outreach efforts targeting at risk populations within the local community.
- Conducted outreach to schools and community organizations to recruit youth participants and build program visibility.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being of each participant is addressed holistically.
- Mentored, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and inspirational team members.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.
- Educated and inspired church youth about Bible based instruction regarding issues facing young Christian people.
- Led initiatives for child and young adult involvement in church services and retreats.
- Implemented conflict resolution techniques to manage disputes among youth, promoting a positive group dynamic.
- Organized community service projects, encouraging youth involvement and civic responsibility.
- Advocated for youth needs and interests within the organization and the broader community.
- Collaborated with youth pastors to establish program objectives and achieve outcome goals.
- Assisted in developing programs that focus on increasing self-esteem amongst participants.
- Supported student ministries by teaching about Bible stories and linking themes to current events.
- Fostered relationships with students, and provided counseling on personal and spiritual issues.
- Promoted positive interactions between volunteers and older youth by strictly following safety guidelines.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to youth in developing healthy relationships with peers and adults.
- Engaged older youth by following, implementing and assisting in creating lesson plans.
- Monitored and evaluated youth participants' progress, providing feedback and support to foster development.
- Encouraged youth involvement in community service projects which promote civic engagement.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss strategies for improving program effectiveness.
- Facilitated group discussions on various topics, promoting critical thinking and open dialogue.
- Coordinated and led weekly youth group meetings, fostering a supportive and engaging environment.
- Organized various outings and activities to promote Christian fellowship.
- Counseled youth on personal issues related to family dynamics, peer pressure, substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness.
- Coordinated and led meetings to provide opportunities for youth to discuss various aspects of lives in safe, supportive environment.
- Developed relationships with parents through active participation in planned activities and regular communication.
Childcare Provider
Home Daycare
Haltom City
04.2011 - 07.2024
- Applied positive reinforcement methods to instill a sense of discipline among children.
- Maintained comprehensive records including daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Aided youngsters in fostering relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving competencies.
- Cultivated atmosphere promoting safety, growth, and stimulation for children.
- Designed and executed dynamic activities fostering creativity.
- Cultivated strong connections with families through regular communication regarding child development.
- Adapted activities for children with special needs.
- Engaged children by reading stories, promoting conversations and integrating lessons from books.
- Facilitated a variety of activities tailored to age appropriateness.
- Scheduled outings to promote educational engagement in the community.
- Aided in crafting and applying personalized learning strategies.
- Maintained hygiene standards by regularly changing diapers and ensuring children were properly dressed.
- Created nurturing spaces tailored to diverse ages.
- Promoted motor skill improvement with engaging physical activities.
- Recognized indicators of developmental or emotional problems in children for guardian awareness.
- Facilitated creative play to enhance language development.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Shared observations on children’s progress with their guardians.
- Facilitated understanding of diverse perspectives to strengthen emotional intelligence in children.
- Designed meal plans and refreshments catering to individual dietary needs of children.
- Consistently achieved higher customer satisfaction through inventive troubleshooting.
- Displayed strong resolution skills, addressing challenges swiftly and effectively.
- Controlled inventory and supply levels for timely access to resources.
Volunteer/Domestic Violence Advocate
Safe Haven of Tarrant County
Fort Worth
07.2011 - 09.2016
- Attended trainings related to best practices in working with survivors of domestic violence.
- Educated community members on the dynamics of domestic violence, available resources, and legal rights of victims.
- Maintained contact with clients through telephone calls or home visits to provide support.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Coordinated activities that promoted awareness about domestic violence issues within the community.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Community Outreach Coordinator
HOPE Homeless Ministry
Fort Worth
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Directed activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- Collaborated with internal teams on marketing initiatives that supported community engagement efforts.
- Organized community outreach programs to drive awareness of initiatives.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from members of the public regarding programs and services provided by organization.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
- Monitored legislative developments that may impact existing policies or regulations related to outreach activities.
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations to increase visibility in the community.
- Developed and coordinated program, meeting schedules, and volunteer recruitment.
- Evaluated work of staff and volunteers to maintain quality and effectiveness of resources.
- Participated in public speaking engagements at schools, churches, civic organizations.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Gave presentations at public gatherings, community events and school meetings.
- Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
- Served in various leadership roles to plan and manage community initiatives.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
- Performed canvassing activities to drum up support and increase funds.
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and policies.
- Planned and managed community initiatives in various leadership roles.
- Attended networking events and served as an ambassador for organization's mission and vision.
- Assisted with budgeting and tracking expenses related to events or campaigns.
- Developed and implemented community outreach strategies to increase awareness of programs and services.
- Oversaw fundraising activities and preparation of public relations materials.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired volunteers and staff.
- Recruited, trained and oversaw organizational volunteers.
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs to increase public awareness of organization's mission.
- Coordinated volunteer activities and initiatives to promote program objectives.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC01-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA01-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA01-1995
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Group facilitation
- Mentorship
- Interpersonal communication
- Crisis intervention
- Public speaking
- Youth engagement
- Volunteer training
- Community outreach
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Spiritual guidance
- Biblical studies
- Sports and recreation
- Youth mentoring
- Prayer support
- Homeless outreach
- Children's ministry
- Compassion and empathy
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Diversity and inclusion
- Small group facilitation
- Visitor greeting
- Volunteer management
- Teaching and training
- Event setup
- Volunteer recruitment
- Childcare experience
- Services support
- Training and mentoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching
- Email and phone etiquette
Affiliations
- All things outdoors! But primarily, my adventures are always near a body of water and my favorite thing is fishing off of my kayak!
- I make it my intention to make myself available to friends or strangers in need.
- Ultimately, I would love to harness my inner Bush Crafting alter ego, and rough it in an outdoor environment, completely disconnected from all the creature comforts of the world and live off of the grid for a few weeks. That seems like a perfect reboot to put life in perspective.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- My Co-lead and I received the "Volunteer of the Year" award for our service with families that are fleeing from domestic violence, from Safe Haven of Tarrant County.
- Recognition for years of service, leading within our youth group.
Certification
- I am currently working on getting a Social Work Certification, in tandem with my Associates of Arts degree to support the direction I am going, to attain my BA in Social Work.
- In addition to the Social Work Certification, I am working on a certificate for Preschool Child Care Provider.
- By May 14th, 2025, I will receive my Certificate of Completion in First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kids Ministry Volunteer
Venture Church Keller
08.2019 - 07.2024
Youth Group Leader
Venture Church Keller
08.2013 - 07.2024
Volunteer/Domestic Violence Advocate
Safe Haven of Tarrant County
07.2011 - 09.2016
Community Outreach Coordinator
HOPE Homeless Ministry
05.2011 - 05.2013
Childcare Provider
Home Daycare
04.2011 - 07.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Coastal Carolina Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism
Santa Ana College
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism
Orange Coast College
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Tarrant County College
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