Valerie Thomas
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Community Bible Study, excelling in relationship building and strategic planning. Adept at enhancing team morale and volunteer engagement, while streamlining operations. Recognized for cultivating strong client relationships and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Next-Gen Director
Community Bible Study
06.2021 - Current
- Lead training programs for teachers, focusing on curriculum development and teaching techniques.
- Facilitate weekly workshops for volunteers, enhancing leadership skills and fostering collaboration within teams.
- Developed dynamic teaching teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities to foster growth.
- Cultivated a positive volunteer work environment that fosters engagement, increases teacher retention, and boosts overall team morale.
- Recruit qualified teachers for each classroom.
- Collaborate with other department leads to create seamless calendars and creating an easy flow for class participants both adults and children.
- Ensure the parents of the students in class felt seen and heard and ensure them that their child was well cared for during our class time.
Production Manager
Macy Kate Boutique
07.2019 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily production schedules to ensure timely order fulfillment and operational efficiency.
- Managed 1099 contractors suppling work load.
- Shipping product to customers once the invoice was fulfilled.
- Oversaw quality control, maintaining strict adherence to our business standards while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Freelance Photographer
Self-employeed
05.2005 - 05.2019
- Captured high-quality images for diverse clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed and executed creative concepts for photo shoots, enhancing visual storytelling.
- Managed post-production processes, including editing and retouching to achieve desired aesthetics.
- Cultivated strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized service.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
Sales Associate
Gymboree
02.2005 - 07.2011
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards, ensuring appealing store displays.
- Processed transactions accurately, contributing to efficient sales operations.
- Collaborated with team members to implement promotional strategies effectively.
Education
No Degree - Youth Ministry
Colorado Christian University
Denver, COSkills
- Relationship building
- Operations management
- Creative
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Detail oriented
Timeline
Next-Gen Director
Community Bible Study
06.2021 - Current
Production Manager
Macy Kate Boutique
07.2019 - 12.2025
Freelance Photographer
Self-employeed
05.2005 - 05.2019
Sales Associate
Gymboree
02.2005 - 07.2011
No Degree - Youth Ministry
Colorado Christian University