1. S T E P H A N I E B . P E A R S O N
HIGHLIGHTS
 Insightful and self-motivated individual with proven abilities to achieve project goals and provide leadership.
 Superior organizational skills and competent problem-solving with outstanding attention to detail; excellent interpersonal skills.
 Proficient in many forms of support services and financial processes (budgeting,spreadsheets), MS Office software, webpage
maintenance and social media.
 Experienced in recruitment, training, teambuilding and support of volunteers of all ages
 Skills in fundraising, as demonstrated by serving as Team Captain for American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life five consecutive
years, organizing “Crop for the Cure” scrapbooking event, increased fundraising from $1K in year one to $10K in year five.
EVENT PLANNING & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Production Coordinator for Children’s Ministry, Christ United Methodist Church, East Brainerd, Tenn. (January 2014 – present)
 Plan and oversee implementation of weekly 30-minute multi-faceted, multi-media production for children’s worship service
 Program and utilize multi-media software to run graphics, music, videos and text
 Recruit, rehearse and support 8 singers and 25+actors, including scriptwriting and volunteerteam building
 Recruit, train, schedule and support technicalvolunteers
 Design and build monthly themed sets,provide props for weekly games and skits
 Assist Children’s Ministry Director with administrative duties, training and special events
Library Assistant, Westview Elementary School, Hamilton County Board of Education, East Brainerd, Tenn. (Aug. 2008 – 2013)
 Provided administrative support to head librarian during school day of eight classes with approximately 20 students each.
 Managed Atriuum web-based software, providing check-in and check-out services to students; processed newacquisitions.
 Installed and provided technical assistance with audio-visual equipment for faculty; wrote and updated policy and procedure
documentation for library; organized and reshelved books and repaired book bindings; trained accelerated reader coordinator
and two library assistants.
Consultant, Creative Memories, Atlanta, Georgia & Chattanooga,Tennessee (November 1996 – March 2004)
 Grew home-based business from zero to 80 customers, serving as unit leader with recruited sales force of eight.
 Offered expertise and high-quality materials to create photo albums, scrapbook albums and photo books.
 Taught two classes per week with up to 12 customer attendees,demonstrating products,providing support and managing up
to $500 in sales each session; volunteered as unit leader for 30 area consultants.
Stone Mountain Park Inn, Stone Mountain,Georgia
Front Office Manager(December 1991 – November 1996)
 Managed front desk for 96-room resort using HIS software, including guest reservations,registration, inquiries, group
functions and billing for family-oriented property; supervised front office of up to 15.
 Developed marketing plans,maximizing room revenue and providing quality guest service; ran specials and managed room
inventory for special events and group sales.
Catering Coordinator/Event Planner (January 1988 – December 1991)
 Coordinated with sales, human resources,payroll and accounting, general services, maintenance, police/security, golf course
and attractions departments to coordinate all aspects ofcustomer special events.
 Assisted with specifics and logistics for private events at 20 rental locations on property for up to 1000 guests perevent.
CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCE
Founder & Artistic Director, East Brainerd Community Theatre, Chattanooga,Tennessee (February 2013 – present)
 Direct full-length plays and musicals and recruit volunteers to serve as publicist, house manager, concessions,musical
director, technical director, stage manager, choreographerand producer.
 August 2015 - Successfully produced and directed “Oklahoma!” with cast of 35, crew of 15 and budget of $3000, attended by
850.
Founder & Director, Adult Drama Group, Christ United Methodist Church, Chattanooga,Tennessee (April 2007 –present)
 Write original scripts for three-minute skits performed by adults to illustrate Rev. Mark Flynn’s sermon once per quarter.
 Recruit and direct actors to play multiple roles and mentor group, developing skills in drama and articulation.
EDUCATION
B.A. in Journalism, December 1987. University of Georgia, Athens,Georgia
Graduated Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.76/4.00 Minors: Business & Speech Communication
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & INTERESTS
Graduate, Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute, Class of 2013
Troop Leader, Girl Scout Troop #40392, Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians, 2005 – 2010
Stay-at-home mom, 1996 - 2008
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