Tamara Thomas
Republic
Summary
Compassionate and creative professional with 15+ years of experience in ministry leadership, childcare, creative media, and entrepreneurship. Proven ability to lead and train teams, manage high-impact programs, and build strong volunteer teams. Additional skillset in social media management, photography, and event coordination, with a deep passion for helping families grow in faith and resilience. Knowledgeable professional offering proven team building and program oversight abilities developed several-year progressive career in education. Practiced at coordinating facility space, resources and staff to efficiently meet dynamic demands. Well-organized, proactive and tactful in working with individuals of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Director
North Point Church
Springfield
01.2023 - Current
- Lead and coordinate over 60 volunteers weekly to create a safe, welcoming environment for families
- Host training events to equip volunteers with tools for engaging family ministry
- Develop creative weekend programming to support spiritual development
- Build trusted relationships with families, offering guidance and support
- Plan and execute events ranging in 200 – 500 people
Owner / Photographer & Media Manager
Thomas Creative
Springfield
01.2020 - Current
- Manage business operations, client communications, scheduling, and bookkeeping
- Produce high-quality photography for clients across various industries
- Create and schedule engaging content across multiple social media platforms
- Maintain long-term client relationships and brand consistency
Children’s Ministry Director
Venture Church
Springfield
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Led Sunday services and curriculum planning for children’s ministry
- Managed budgets, volunteer training, and scheduling
- Oversaw ministry logistics, including check-in systems and safety protocols
Part-Time Social Media Director
Venture Church
Springfield
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Created and directed visual content across church social media channels
- Led volunteer team in capturing and editing photography and video
- Designed branded graphics and maintained social media calendars
Preschool Teacher (One-Year-Old Class)
Mother’s Day Out, GUTS Church
Tulsa
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Ensured a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for toddlers
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities
Cornerstone Kids Ministry Director
Cornerstone Church
Springfield
10.2011 - 04.2016
- Directed midweek and Sunday programming for children's ministry
- Trained and scheduled volunteers, oversaw ministry budgets and transportation logistics
- Managed check-in systems and parent communications
Youth Mentor / Intern
Cornerstone Church
Springfield
05.2009 - 04.2016
- Mentored youth, led a small group, and coordinated events
- Maintained engagement through weekly follow-ups and extracurricular support
Nanny & Housekeeper
Private Family
Springfield
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided daily care for two young children, managed household duties
- Planned meals, activities, and maintained a clean and structured home environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Baptist Bible College
Springfield, MOSkills
- Volunteer management
- Event planning
- Safety protocols
- Budget management
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Creative problem solving
- Time management
- Parental engagement
- Safety regulations compliance
- Cost-effective programming
- Fostering positive environment
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Adobe Photoshop proficiency
- Adobe Lightroom proficiency
- Social media management tools
- Content creation and design
Timeline
Children’s Director
North Point Church
01.2023 - Current
Children’s Ministry Director
Venture Church
09.2020 - 11.2020
Owner / Photographer & Media Manager
Thomas Creative
01.2020 - Current
Part-Time Social Media Director
Venture Church
10.2017 - 11.2020
Preschool Teacher (One-Year-Old Class)
Mother’s Day Out, GUTS Church
05.2016 - 12.2016
Nanny & Housekeeper
Private Family
03.2013 - 04.2015
Cornerstone Kids Ministry Director
Cornerstone Church
10.2011 - 04.2016
Youth Mentor / Intern
Cornerstone Church
05.2009 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Baptist Bible College
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