Victoria McCracken
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Ministry professional prepared to bring extensive leadership experience and results-oriented approach. Known for guiding teams towards shared goals and fostering collaborative environment. Skilled in strategic planning, community outreach, and adaptable to evolving needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kids Ministry Curriculum Specialist/Creative
Baptist Grove Church
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Led and created services, Bible studies, and events for ages 0-12
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth while learning about Jesus Christ
- Created daily lesson plans for activities
- Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day
- Created videos and ran the virtual church component for Children's Ministry
Dance/Drama Teacher
Nan's School of Dance, Moonlight Stage Company
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Taught six classes a week containing up to twelve children in each class
Lead Actress/Stage Manager
Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company
08.2013 - 02.2021
- Lead Actress in the Shakescollage School Tour, an educational tour for high schools showcasing William Shakespeare's greatest works
- Lead Actress in the fall mainstage productions of full length Shakespeare pieces each year
- Acts as the stage manager for many projects throughout the year including Shakescollage, variety shows, and workshops
Director of Youth Ministries
Deep River Friends Meeting
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Led and created youth groups for ages 12-18
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth while learning about Jesus Christ
- Created daily lesson plans for activities
- Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day
Dance/Drama Teacher, Director
City Arts, High Point Community Theatre, Drama Kids International
08.2011 - 08.2020
- Taught four classes at a time (each class was once a week) containing twelve children in each class
- Had no aides or fellow teachers
- Taught grades K-3 and 4-10, and ages 12- adult in separate classes for dance and drama
- Directed musicals for children in grades K-12 with up to 50 actors
- Directed shows for adults with up to 40 actors
Managing/Artistic Director
Rise Up Performing Arts
08.2014 - 01.2020
- Producer and designer for up to four shows a year
- Chose the shows for the season, was responsible for advertisement and promotional materials
- Directed up to three of the four shows a year, adding creative input to all pieces
- Created and managed classes and summer camps for children and adults
- Led and planned workshops throughout the year
- Ran tech, called cues, and managed tech crew
Stage Manager (Temporary)
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Stage Manager for three live shows at SeaWorld
- Management position, solves issues and works to create the best product possible for every guest
- Interacts with guests and crew all day
- Helps make wonderful family memories for guests through entertainment
- Runs tech, calls cues, and manages tech crew
High School Theatre Arts Teacher (Part-time)
Cornerstone Charter Academy
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Teaches two classes of 16-26 high school students
- Teaches theatre arts, including acting, tech theatre, public speaking, improv, and classical theatre arts
- Teaches two-three classes a day, and directs several school shows a year, designing costumes, makeup, and set for each show as well
- Has won four awards for the program, two in outstanding performance, one in excellence in historical interpretation, and one in theatre spirit
Youth Theatre Director
St. Pius X Catholic School
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Directed the Elementary (grades 3-5) and Middle School (grades 6-8) musicals
- Worked with up to 40 students at a time
- Choreographed, music directed, and directed
- Designed costumes, set and makeup for each show
Interim Director of Youth Ministries/Children's Choir Director
Alamance Presbyterian Church
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked with current youth director as he transitioned to a new role
- Led and created youth groups for ages 12-18
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth while learning about Jesus Christ
- Created daily lesson plans for activities
- Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day
- In charge of groups of up to 30 children at a time
- Attended youth conferences and trips with grades 9-12
Interim Director of Youth and Children's Ministries
Main Street United Methodist Church
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Led and created youth groups for ages 2-18
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth while learning about Jesus Christ
- Created daily lesson plans for activities
- Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day
- In charge of groups of up to 20 children at a time
- Attended youth conferences and trips with grades 3-6 and 9-12
Children's Ministries Intern
First Presbyterian Church
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth while learning about Jesus Christ
- Created daily lesson plans for activities
- Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day
- Day counselor at three different church camps, responsible for a group of ten to fifteen children
- Attended youth conferences and trips with grades 3-6 and 9-12
Guest Services and Attractions: Fast Pass Plus
Walt Disney World Resort
12.2013 - 07.2014
- Helped hundreds of guests a day
- Answered questions, sold tickets, and directed them to locations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies/Youth Ministry
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
American Musical And Dramatic Academy
New York, NYSkills
- Ethical leadership
- Crisis management
- Volunteer management
- Fundraising strategies
- Training facilitation
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Nonprofit management
Timeline
Kids Ministry Curriculum Specialist/Creative
Baptist Grove Church
03.2021 - 08.2023
Dance/Drama Teacher
Nan's School of Dance, Moonlight Stage Company
08.2020 - 01.2022
Director of Youth Ministries
Deep River Friends Meeting
03.2019 - 10.2020
Stage Manager (Temporary)
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment
05.2018 - 12.2019
High School Theatre Arts Teacher (Part-time)
Cornerstone Charter Academy
08.2016 - 05.2018
Youth Theatre Director
St. Pius X Catholic School
09.2015 - 01.2017
Interim Director of Youth Ministries/Children's Choir Director
Alamance Presbyterian Church
08.2015 - 01.2016
Managing/Artistic Director
Rise Up Performing Arts
08.2014 - 01.2020
Interim Director of Youth and Children's Ministries
Main Street United Methodist Church
08.2014 - 08.2015
Guest Services and Attractions: Fast Pass Plus
Walt Disney World Resort
12.2013 - 07.2014
Lead Actress/Stage Manager
Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company
08.2013 - 02.2021
Children's Ministries Intern
First Presbyterian Church
05.2012 - 08.2014
Dance/Drama Teacher, Director
City Arts, High Point Community Theatre, Drama Kids International
08.2011 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies/Youth Ministry
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
American Musical And Dramatic Academy
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