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Victoria Willis

Mobile,Alabama

Summary

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Children's & Women's Ministries Director

Woodridge Baptist Church
11.2017 - 08.2024
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
  • Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
  • Enhanced data-driven decision-making by implementing advanced analytics and reporting tools.
  • Improved team morale and productivity by implementing comprehensive professional development program.
  • Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
  • Cultivated high-performance executive team, selecting and mentoring candidates for key leadership roles.

Children's Ministries Director

Union Baptist Church
04.2013 - 10.2017
  • Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
  • Supervised children from birth to eleven years.
  • Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
  • Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
  • Worked with directors and board members to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
  • Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces.
  • Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.

Children's Ministries Director

Sonrise Baptist Church
05.2010 - 01.2012

Assessed the growing needs of the current programs and adapted the schedule and curriculum to accommodate expansion.
Evaluated the best candidates to be the volunteers for the programs and facilitated proper background checks to vet volunteers, ensuring a safe environment for the children and staff.
Utilized data tracking software to gauge the progress of the programs developed for organization.
Created teaching strategies to help students and learn each week using PowerPoint and other media programs.
Improved the advertisement for the community outreach events to reach more diverse people groups.
Collaborated with the staff team to provide the best programs to the members and recruit the best volunteers.

  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.

Child Development Center Director/Children's Ministry Director

Government Street Baptist Child Development Center
07.2004 - 12.2009

Demonstrated negotiating and influencing skills when hiring new employees for the Child Development Center.
Supervised and trained over 80 employees as the Child Development Center Director.
Facilitated and trained over 100 Volunteers who worked in the Children’s Ministry.
Managed the annual budgets for the Children’s Ministry and the Children Development Center, demonstrating excellent decision-making skills by providing the organization with over $250,000.00 of retained earnings over two years, a testament to my financial acumen and strategic decision-making.
Collaborated with the County Health Department and Fire Department to help the Child Development Center remain in good standing by following policies and procedures.
Enhanced the use of software data systems to track payments, medical allergies, and emergency contact information for the children enrolled in the Child Development Center. This initiative also extended to tracking vacation, pay, timecards, and other information for all employees, showcasing my problem-solving skills and initiative

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology With Minor in Human Services

Troy University
Troy, AL
12-2017

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Project management
  • Team management
  • Employee development
  • Budget management
  • Hiring and retention
  • Rules and regulations
  • Legal and regulatory compliance

Timeline

Children's & Women's Ministries Director

Woodridge Baptist Church
11.2017 - 08.2024

Children's Ministries Director

Union Baptist Church
04.2013 - 10.2017

Children's Ministries Director

Sonrise Baptist Church
05.2010 - 01.2012

Child Development Center Director/Children's Ministry Director

Government Street Baptist Child Development Center
07.2004 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Psychology With Minor in Human Services

Troy University
Victoria Willis