Sara Jane Cook
Victory Life Church
Fruita,CO
17
years of professional experience
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service and time management. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Work History
Pastor/Ministry Director
8 Years 5 Months- Designed/Implemented curriculum
- Provided teaching
- Crisis support
- Created community
- Oversaw various other operations
- Coordinated worship services and special events, ensuring seamless execution and high participation.
- Mentored 10+ ministry staff, promoting professional development and improving team performance.
- Oversaw budget management for various ministries, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Facilitated strategic planning sessions, aligning church initiatives with long-term vision and mission goals.
- Oversaw facilities maintenance efforts, ensuring a clean and safe environment conducive to worship and fellowship activities.
- Established new ministries tailored to address specific needs within the congregation and community at large.
- Fostered a culture of spiritual growth and development through ongoing discipleship initiatives and opportunities for deepening faith.
- Launched small group programs that fostered deeper connections among congregants while promoting spiritual growth.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
Academic Advisor
1 Year- Partnered with Parents in home education
- Supported students and evaluated work monthly
- Oversaw skills tests and made recommendations
- Worked with IEP students in Literacy
- Awarded course credit based on quality of work
- Developed individualized academic plans for students to enhance educational outcomes.
- Advised students on course selection and degree requirements, ensuring alignment with career goals.
High School English Teacher
1 Year 10 Months- Teach High School Literacy
- Manage Yearbook and Newspaper
- Oversee NJHS
Office Manager
2 Years 7 Months- Managed Schedule
- Insurance verification
- Billing and researching denials
- Collections
- Reception
- Oversight of all daily operations
- HR oversight
- Daily huddle meetings
Office Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Oversaw day to day operations of 3 clinics
- Managed daily deposits
- Managed Human Resources including hiring process
- Managed IT for all locations
- Managed all bookkeeping using QuickBooks including paying bills and processing payroll
- Managed quarterly newsletter
Administrative Assistant to the Director
9 Months- Answered phone calls
- Assisted Schools with Membership process
- Organized inspection process
- Helped with webpage design/newsletter
- Processed all mass mailings
Shift Lead
10 Months- General Retail Duties
- Customer Service Responsibilities
- Oversaw closing procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Skills
problem solving
organization
implementing and working with systems
identifying problems and pivoting with solutions
Interests
Walking
working out
reading and being with my family
Timeline
Pastor/Ministry Director
Victory Life Church
05.2018 - CurrentRead More
Academic Advisor
Mesa Valley Community School
05.2017 - 05.2018Read More
High School English Teacher
Caprock Academy High School
07.2015 - 05.2017Read More
Office Manager
Pediatric Dental Specialists
10.2012 - 05.2015Read More
Office Manager
Leading Edge Physical Therapy
08.2011 - 09.2012Read More
Administrative Assistant to the Director
FLOCS
11.2010 - 08.2011Read More
Shift Lead
Family Christian Stores
12.2009 - 10.2010Read More
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
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