Sandra Duenez-Prieto
Laredo,TX
Summary
Dynamic Children’s Ministry Director with expertise in fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and community engagement. Successfully coordinated volunteer training and community outreach events, enhancing family involvement and spiritual growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Director
Dunamis Ministries
Laredo, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated volunteer training programs to enhance leadership and mentoring skills among staff.
- Organized community outreach events to promote family involvement in ministry activities.
- Managed weekly worship services, ensuring age-appropriate programming and materials were utilized.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment conducive to children's learning and exploration of faith.
- Evaluated existing programs regularly to identify areas of improvement or opportunities for expansion in the future.
- Built strong relationships with families by organizing regular communication and providing support for their needs.
- Led dynamic worship experiences, incorporating music, storytelling, and interactive activities to engage children in learning biblical truths.
- Established safety protocols within the Children''s Ministry, ensuring a secure environment for children to learn and grow.
- Managed budgets for the Children''s Ministry department, allocating resources efficiently to maximize impact on children''s lives.
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteers to ensure effective program delivery and foster a spirit of teamwork.
- Collaborated with other ministry leaders to develop cohesive programming that promoted spiritual growth across all ages.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Directed pre-school, toddler and infant services to provide comprehensive family support.
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for children's spiritual growth and development.
Sales Associate
Erus Energy
Phoenix, AZ
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted customers in identifying energy solutions tailored to their needs.
- Maintained knowledge of renewable energy products and industry trends.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service strategies.
- Processed sales transactions efficiently and accurately, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted follow-up communications to ensure service satisfaction and repeat business.
Import and Export Coordinator
Rehobot Forwarding, Inc.
Laredo, TX
05.2005 - 12.2019
- Coordinated international shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and documentation requirements.
- Managed communication between suppliers, freight forwarders, and customers to streamline logistics operations.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance shipment tracking accuracy and reduce delays.
- Developed and maintained relationships with shipping carriers to optimize transportation costs and services.
- Investigated discrepancies in shipping documents and resolved issues with vendors.
- Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.
- Managed import and export of hazardous materials in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all import/export transactions to ensure full traceability and audit readiness.
- Established and built positive relationships with vendors and carriers, promoting competitive shipping rates and service.
- Streamlined import and export processes by implementing effective documentation procedures.
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
- Prepared shipping documentation, maintaining compliance with US Customs and international regulations.
- Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving order discrepancies and delivery issues.
- Utilized logistics software to manage, monitor and track shipments from origin to destination.
- Monitored and maintained import and export tracking systems for delivery of accurate and up-to-date records of shipments.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders such as customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory agencies for smooth import/export operations.
- Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
- Analyzed shipping reports to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Increased on-time deliveries through close monitoring of shipment progress and proactive issue resolution.
- Managed complex tariff classifications, ensuring compliance with government regulations for all imported goods.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively.
- Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Built working relationships with clients to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
- Directed delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods.
- Examined cargo and freight shipments to check goods' condition.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
Education
No Degree - Christian Education
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa
Puerto Rico05-2030
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Community service
- Spiritual leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Biblical Knowledge
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Teaching
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement
- Time management abilities
- Project management
- Technology integration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Volunteer recruitment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Children's Ministry Director
Dunamis Ministries
01.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Erus Energy
03.2020 - 12.2020
Import and Export Coordinator
Rehobot Forwarding, Inc.
05.2005 - 12.2019
No Degree - Christian Education
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa