Cherie Curtis
Raleigh/Durham
Summary
Leader with 10+ years of experience in developing initiatives and engaging teams for program growth. Demonstrated success in strategic planning and management, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving program objectives. Skilled in building cohesive teams and fostering innovation, contributing to organizational effectiveness. Committed to values of integrity, collaboration, and equality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chapter Director
Safe Families for Children
Raleigh
05.2024 - Current
- Established and implemented strategic direction, plans, and goals to accomplish objectives and to fulfill the mission.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase visibility of organizational activities.
- Promoted public awareness of the mission through outreach, advocacy, and online presence.
- Coordinated special events such as fundraisers and trainings designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
- Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies, and company policies.
- Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness within the chapter.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Associate Campus Director
The Summit Church
Raleigh/Durham
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Directed strategic development and oversight of multiple concurrent initiatives to enhance program expansion and volunteer engagement.
- Developed roles and structures for program volunteers, emphasizing diverse responsibilities based on leadership levels required.
- Facilitated coaching and development for emerging leaders
- Facilitated short- and long-term crisis care and benevolence distributions for over 2,700 individuals
- Developed and managed program budgets across three distinct areas.
- Engaged audiences of varying sizes, from intimate groups of 20 to large gatherings exceeding 1,500, via live presentations and video broadcasts
Women's Discipleship Director
The Summit Church
Raleigh/Durham
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Designed unprecedented initiatives for women, incorporating roles and systems required for effective volunteer leadership and participation.
- Strategic development and management of initiatives targeting women within specified populations (1600+)
- Directed management of volunteers, budgets, and visionary goals for initiative growth.
- Creative and communication director for all programs focused on women
Education
Master of Divinity -
SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Wake Forest, NC01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education
NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY
Tigerville, SC01.2010
Skills
- Creative problem-solving aptitude
- Innovative thinking
- Strategic planning and execution
- Leadership and people development
- Performance evaluation
- Effective communication
- Program development and implementation
- Team building and development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Energetic approach
- Collaborative mindset
- Self motivation
Writing Contributions
- Equip One: Foundations Workbook, 2021
- Aspire - Student Edition, 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chapter Director
Safe Families for Children
05.2024 - Current
Associate Campus Director
The Summit Church
08.2022 - 05.2024
Women's Discipleship Director
The Summit Church
05.2019 - 08.2022
Master of Divinity -
SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Bachelor of Science - Education
NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY
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