- Spending time with family
- Participating in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Hiking
Tara Cofer
Lynchburg
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Ministry Leader and Admin
Blue Ridge Community Church
07.2017 - Current
- Established effective communication channels between church leadership teams ensuring seamless coordination of all aspects of ministry life within the congregation.
- Increased volunteer participation for various ministries by establishing a comprehensive recruitment and training process.
- Expanded community outreach efforts by organizing regular service projects targeting local needs such as feeding the homeless or supporting schools.
- Managed budgets for various ministries ensuring responsible stewardship of church resources while maximizing impact on ministry objectives.
- Mentored ministry leaders, encouraging professional development to enhance their skills and effectiveness in their roles.
- Coordinated church-wide events, including retreats, holiday celebrations, and special services, to promote unity and fellowship among congregants.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Event Venue Owner/Operator
Tresca on 8th
11.2009 - 12.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired, trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
- Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Education
No Degree - Business
Virginia Wesleyan University
Norfolk, VANo Degree - Business
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VANo Degree - Business/Marketing
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Vision casting
- Team Leader
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Mission-oriented
- Google Forms
- Microsoft Suite
- Canva
- Trello
Interests
Timeline
Ministry Leader and Admin
Blue Ridge Community Church
07.2017 - Current
Event Venue Owner/Operator
Tresca on 8th
11.2009 - 12.2018
No Degree - Business
Virginia Wesleyan University
No Degree - Business
Liberty University
No Degree - Business/Marketing
Central Virginia Community College
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