Organizational Leader

Julie D. Giles

Gibsonville, NC • ***********@*****.*** • 813-***-****

Organizational Leader

Dynamic and engaging business professional with extensive experience leading non-profits and small business ventures, as well as religious organizations, consistently achieving success through exceptional project management, leadership theory, and relationship management. An engaging author writing a number of articles geared toward technology integration, team leadership, organizational vision, using Strengths Finder tools, and how to get the most out of people, programs and processes. Adept at developing strategic plans that support the mission and core values of the institution. Eager to demonstrate knowledge and ability to a progressive organization that shares a passion for achieving results and exceeding expectations.

— Areas of Expertise —

Organizational Leadership Operations Management Leadership Consulting Relationship Management

Project Management Training & Development Event Planning Servant Leadership Creative Problem Solving

Communication & Presentations Budget Oversight Risk Management Curriculum Design Policy Development

Career Experience

St. Mark’s Church (SMC) Children’s Pastor January 2016 to Present

Coordinate stage presentation programming for children up to 11 years of age, including video production, graphic design, staff development, sound engineering, volunteer recruiting, public speaking and curriculum development.

Oversee facilities management, budget oversight, special events coordination, and data reporting.

Created an innovative special needs program, leveraging project management abilities.

Built a $4.5M building for the kids, supporting planning and construction efforts, partnering with architect and team to select paint, carpet, and design elements.

Developed and implemented COVID strategy to connect with families during the pandemic, integrating YouTube projects, home-based curriculum, and numerous videos and social media posts.

Van Dyke UMC Children’s Ministry Director November 2005 to January 2006

Oversaw video production, graphic design, sound engineering, staff training, and curriculum development to effectively execute stage presentation programming for children ages 0 to 11.

Served as Real Ideas Conference Speaker and Team Coordinator for event hosting 250 churches.

Founded CLU, a 150-church network in greater Tampa Bay.

Partnered with Strength’s Finder to develop a staff-wide assessment plan.

Helped in planning and building a $5M kids ministry facility.

Created a parenting magazine, in addition to leading a social justice and aid teams on trips to Africa and Mexico, as well as several location in the US.

Helped to start Boat Kids – a nonprofit that takes kids with special needs and their families on boats for the day, coordinating several successful fundraisers for the program.

Parenting Imperfectly Co-Creator April 2017 to Present

Created more than 50 Parent resource videos for family ministry program.

Developed dynamic parent-targeted seminars, presenting on topics including social justice, home education, foster parenting, finding a balance, and discipline.

Integrated an assessment tool for church leadership and family ministry.

Creative Ministry Consulting Owner / Lead Partner April 2010 to Present

Consulted on a multitude of projects, helping more than 120 churches in Florida.

Collaborated with Gallup to introduce Strength’s Finder to church organizations.

Education and Credentials

Ph.D. Motivational Psychology, in progress Grand Canyon University

M.A. Organizational Leadership Grand Canyon University

B.A. Business Administration Colorado Christian University

Certified to Present DISC Personality Assessment

Affiliations

CLU / INCM Founding Network Partner 2006-2017, 2019-2020

Ministry Consultant Network Team Leader / Facilitator 2009-Present

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