Totara Springs Christian Centre, Matamata, NZ — CEO | JUN 2020 - APR 2024

• Quickly adapted to New Zealand culture to implement a cohesive and robust restructure of organisation.

• Created a people-first-culture where values focused engagement became a critical component of employment, improving staff morale by recognising the value of each team member; 

• Improving the effectiveness of the vetting process for full time team and volunteers.

• Implementing training programmes for volunteers and staff to improve program delivery for the kids, conflict resolution, and connection among the team and guests.  

• Implemented and improved the HR systems, and employee induction process.

• Created and implemented effective policies and procedures to improve systems and communication.

• Quickly connected with local kaumatua to ensure the Māori culture and people were respected, learning te reo Māori and integrating into daily operations.

• Engaged alumni to improve donor base, and fundraising efforts for high dollar projects.

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Acorn Dentistry for Kids, Silverton, OR — People Development | SEP 2019 - FEB 2020

• Realised continuous improvement in staff buy-in to core values and efficiency through training, vision casting and mentorship, confirming the value of each staff member. Practised transparency, recognition, clear expectations, and trusted education, training, and team-building activities.

• Implemented effective software that eliminates double entry and outdated reporting methods. 

• Created and implemented effective policies and procedures to improve systems and communication for hiring, HR management, and training.

• Streamlined recruiting connections and networking with local schools for externships and internships, leading to the future workforce.

 

Executive Director -  Canyonview Ministries (Silverton, OR)​ | 2014 - 2019

• Recruit, interview, hire, and trained a team of 50 to 60 summer staff each year ranging in age from 16-39 yrs.

• Plan, organize and implement Day Camps, Resident Camps, Adventure Camps, Wilderness Camps

• Coordinate with partnership churches for Day Camps and events.

• Oversee the Outdoor School Program with 8 weeks of programming.

• Help design website, brochures, and other advertising for camp programs and events.

• Help managed the yearly ministry budget.

• Organize the annual Fall Banquet and fundraising ($50,000+ yearly) for the camp.

• Help managed the yearly ministry budget.

 

Highland & Selah Schools, Yakima, WA — Substitute Teacher | SEP 2013- JUN 2014

• Implemented highly effective classroom management skills — authority, knowledge, individualization, time management and patience.

• Established a reputation of being a trusted maths and science educator among several school districts.

• Requested by name among students and teachers; strong relationships with students, accessible, enthusiastic. 

 

Christian Education Director - Memorial Bible Church (Yakima, WA)​ | 2010 - 2013

• Increased training and involvement for the 175 member volunteer team who served year-round in ministry at the Church (ranging in age from 12 to adult). 

• Created life-changing opportunities for families in the community through Vacation Bible Schools & Summer Camps. 

• Created dynamic experiences, and engaged families in spiritual growth opportunities through church & AWANA programs. 

• Activated men and women in the church to become leaders in their families and communities.

• Designed and established meaningful and effective branding messages for websites and flyers for church programs and events.

• Effectively stewarded the education budget to bring maximum benefit from the available resources.

• Cultivated new relationships with families and visitors at the church.

• Engaged the community with well-executed outreach events where nearly 900 guests could come together and play, build relationships and improve family time.

 

Program Manager -  Camp Berachah Ministries (Auburn, WA)​ | 2005 - 2010

• Invested in the lives of future leaders by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training the team of 80 to 100 summer staff each year. 

• Cultivated life-changing experiences for families and individuals through well planned and intentional programs.

• Established foundational relationships with partnership churches and organisations by utilising intentional face-to-face meetings improving communication and connectivity for resident camps, conferences and events.

• Improved communication, teamwork, trust through developed high ropes challenge course and team building programs for community and corporate clients. 

• Managed the aquatics program including swim lessons, family, lap swim and water aerobics. 

• Launched attractive and effective branding messages and design work for the website, flyers and social media campaigns. 

• Effectively stewarded the yearly program budget to bring maximum benefit from the available resources.

 

Middle School Teacher - Salem/Keizer School District (Salem, OR) | ​2000 - 2005

• Classroom maths and science teacher. Innovative science and maths to keep students involved and constantly learning. These subjects “came to life” for sixth graders through interesting hands-on activities and experiments at Stephens Middle School.  

• Engaged youth and improved community connection through coaching sports and leading activities for afterschool programs.

• Contributed to state testing standards by attending training and developing state maths test scoring.