Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Local Coordinator for Exchange Students
Ices
Hastings, MI
06.2024 - Current
Ensured compliance with state laws and regulations regarding placing students.
Research, post bios for perspective students.
Manage student while they are in the states.
Problem solve issues with family and students.
Program Director
<span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Thornapple</span> Valley Church
Hastings, MI
11.2012 - 05.2024
Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
Collaborated with directors, writers, editors and other creatives throughout production process.
Communicated effectively with teams throughout entire production cycle providing updates on progress as well as addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Reviewed final product before distribution ensuring accuracy and quality standards were met.
Organized and attended pre-production meetings with weekend stakeholders to ensure successful execution of service.
Managed the workflow of projects from concept through post-service.
Recruited additional volunteers when necessary in order to meet tight deadlines.
Created detailed call sheets and ensured all band, production crew, and speakers were informed on the service expectations.
Coached and inspired speakers/guests to be exciting and engaging.
Youth Camp Director
<span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Thornapple</span> Valley Church
Hastings, MI
07.2010 - 08.2022
Volunteer position
Helped plan and implement youth camp for anywhere from 75-250+ students
Overseen camp as a whole. Giving care and support to youth pastor, counselors, camp staff, and campers.
Problem solved issues that arose with the program.
Occasionally provided discipline and worked with staff and parents when an issue arose.
Cosmetologist
Razor Edge/Self Employed
Hastings, MI
09.1993 - 09.2012
Engaged with customers by providing friendly conversation during services.
Performed haircuts, coloring, highlighting and styling techniques.
Maintained accurate records of customer services provided.
Carried out waxing services for eyebrows, legs, arms and other body parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maple Valley High School
Nashville, MI
05-1992
Certification - Cosmetology
Ferrari School of Hair Design
Battle Creek, MI
Skills
Task Delegation
Meeting facilitation
Intercultural competence
Attention to Detail
Relationship Building
Problem-solving abilities
Professionalism
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self Motivation
Punctual and Dependable
Time Management
Excellent Communication
Student Support
Interpersonal Communication
Active Listening
Program Planning
Reliability
Strong Work Ethic
High emotional Intelligence
Certification
Certified with the department of state for exchange students.
Affiliations
Avid reader
Loves the outdoors
Loves her grandchildren
Heart for exchange students and youth.
Loves to travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Local Coordinator for Exchange Students
Ices
06.2024 - Current
Program Director
<span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Thornapple</span> Valley Church
11.2012 - 05.2024
Youth Camp Director
<span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Thornapple</span> Valley Church