Brandi Kirton
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Motivational Church Youth Leader dedicated to educating youth about Christian religion, encouraging volunteer services and participating in community outreach. Warm Church Youth Leader possessing affinity for mentoring and shepherding youth. In-depth knowledge of theology and biblical studies paired with encouraging personality to allow students to develop gifts and talents. Committed to empowering youth and developing creative ways to increase youth involvement in special events throughout church.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Youth Leader
Kingdom City Church
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
- Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
- Provided counseling to students with spiritual and personal issues and maintained relationships with students.
- Led dynamic group topics to help facilitate discussions among group members.
- Collaborated with youth pastors to establish program objectives and achieved outcome goals by devising effective strategies.
- Counseled youth by providing wisdom and guidance to help overcome and face interpersonal issues.
- Cultivated a supportive environment where all individuals felt valued, fostering a strong sense of unity within the church''s youth group.
- Developed strong connections with youth members by organizing engaging and interactive group activities.
- Mentored young individuals on personal and spiritual growth, resulting in an increase in overall youth group participation.
- Evaluated progress of individual youths through regular check-ins, providing guidance and support when needed.
- Utilized social media platforms to share updates and announcements, keeping both parents and young members informed about upcoming events.
- Boosted morale and built camaraderie among youth members by organizing team-building exercises.
- Established safe spaces during gatherings for open dialogue about faith-related questions or concerns among young people.
- Served as a positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
- Encouraged youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
- Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Empowered young people by offering them opportunities to lead group discussions or present on topics they were passionate about.
- Provided emotional support for struggling youths, including one-on-one mentoring sessions where appropriate.
- Mentored and coached youth in developing communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive games and team-building activities.
- Provided guidance and support to youth in developing positive self-image and thriving personal relationships.
- Assisted youth in recognizing strengths and weaknesses, and guided development of personal and professional goals.
- Engaged youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
Small Business Owner
Wildrose Hardwood Refinishing Ltd.
06.2006 - Current
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Achieved consistent growth with careful planning and execution of business development initiatives.
- Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
- Demonstrated product presentations to prospective customers to showcase features, benefits and value.
- Increased revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and establishing strong customer relationships.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Reduced overhead costs by renegotiating contracts with vendors or suppliers while maintaining product quality standards.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Hired trained, and supervised staff to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a positive work environment that motivated employees towards achieving their potential while contributing significantly towards overall company success.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education Lvl 1 - Child Care Strategy & Policy
Gov't of Alberta, Children Family Services
Edmonton, AB11.2023
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Creative problem-solving
- Multicultural awareness
- Organizational skills
- Event planning
- Group facilitation
- Public speaking
- Empathy and understanding
- Teaching and instruction
- Inclusivity and diversity
- Interpersonal relationships
- Active listening
- Mentoring and coaching
- Biblical knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Leadership development
- Volunteer coordination
- Team building
- Community outreach
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Youth Enrichment
- Emotional Support
- Shepherding
- Relationship Building
- Student Mentoring
- Youth Mentoring
- Small Group Facilitation
- Spiritual Guidance
- Bible Readings
Languages
English
Timeline
Church Youth Leader
Kingdom City Church
01.2020 - Current
Small Business Owner
Wildrose Hardwood Refinishing Ltd.
06.2006 - Current
Early Childhood Care And Education Lvl 1 - Child Care Strategy & Policy
Gov't of Alberta, Children Family Services
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