Cristy Stretch has experience serving executives and clients in business as well as serving overseas in non-profits. She currently serves as Vice President of Stretch Missions Inc. in Costa Rica, directing a preventative program for at-risk youth and advocating against human trafficking. Previously, she worked at Pitney Bowes in various manager roles, negotiating contracts and reducing expenses. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Kennesaw State University.

1. Professional Summary
Experience
CRISTY STRETCH
642 Stillwaters Drive Southwest , Marietta , GA 30064 | (H) 770-231-7427 |
cristystretch@icloud.com
My unique experience serving executives and clients in a business structure
married with serving on foreign soil in a non-profit capacity affords me an
uncommon proficiency. Passion for people through servitude is my
professional and life goal.
05/2011 to PresentVice President
Stretch Missions Inc. – Dominicalito, Costa Rica
Director of preventative program for at-risk youth and advocate against
human trafficking.
The program successfully identified immediate needs, formulated plans to
remove youth from risk, located safe shelter, and implemented a healthy
plan to heal and refocus.
Dedicated community development, implementation of after-school program,
established incentives for academic excellence, nurtured leadership
qualities, and built viable service ventures.
The after school program design introduced new concepts and skill sets
with immediate application to student's lives.
Logistical planning and execution of visiting international service teams.
2014-2015: Hosted 14 teams internationally, set up service projects in
Dominicalito, Costa Rica and surrounding communities.
Fundraising to support project initiatives.
Stretch Missions and all community development was fully funded by
raising support and strict budgeting.
11/1998 to 05/2011Manager
Pitney Bowes (formerly Laser Life) – Marietta, G A
Pitney Bowes - Operations Manager 2007-2011
Contract negotiations for business operations, leasing, and product
procurement. Reduced operational expenses year over year.
Organized and directed company move, reducing office footprint and monthly
overhead.
Managed client services team in the Atlanta and New York office.

2. Education
Defined thresholds and transitioned client base into multi-tiered on-line
ordering system reducing annual client services budget.
Support of sales team, service department, and issue of monthly and annual
reporting for executive team.
Laser Life - Client Service Manager 1998 - 2007
Developed and launched Client Services Department. Defined quality control
measures and increased customer retention by 15%.
Implemented multilateral cross training program for all employees that
resulted in improved internal customer service and reduced voluntary
attrition.
Support of two acquisitions, expanding product line and space into new
markets.
Aug 1999Bachelor of Arts: Business Management
Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, G A