Work
Experience

  • First United Methodist Church, Dallas | Dallas, TX
    November 2022 - Present

    Over the few past years, I’ve guided a major push in our social media strategy—nearly doubling our Instagram following (from 800 to 1,500), boosting Facebook followers from 3,500 to 5,100, launching TikTok from scratch to 568 followers in under a year, and picking up 788 new YouTube subscribers. Along the way, I’ve also taken a fresh look at how we communicate across the board by researching new channels and systems, then blending them into what already works so different teams can stay on the same page. I’ve handled everything from planning small group meetings of 15 people to organizing large-scale events of up to 1,500, making sure logistics and timelines run smoothly. I also led a top-to-bottom rebrand, partnering with agencies, rallying key stakeholders, and putting together a solid funding proposal that respects our history while focusing on where we’re headed next. Plus, I’ve managed the department’s budget and software investments—always keeping in mind that our funds come from pledged gifts—so we’re staying responsible, forward-thinking, and aligned with our overall goals.

    Associate Minister of Connecting Ministries
    July 2022 - November 2022

    During this time, I focused on bringing people together and keeping them engaged by coordinating community-building events and launching fresh initiatives. I also oversaw various volunteer teams, making sure everyone felt welcome and motivated, which boosted overall involvement. Plus, I streamlined hospitality strategies, so visitors had a more positive experience and members felt even more connected.

  • Walnut Hill United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX
    Augus 2018 - May 2020

    As an intern pastor here, I handled a range of organizational tasks—like planning meetings, rolling out new tech tools, and guiding volunteer teams. I teamed up with leadership and stakeholders to keep communication flowing and projects on track. I also had plenty of chances to hone my public speaking skills, do community outreach, and reflect on ways to enhance our overall strategy.

  • Lovers Lane United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX
    May 2018 - May 2019

    In this role, I put together community events and forged partnerships in West Dallas, creating stronger ties with local groups. I developed strategies to raise the ministry’s visibility and boost attendance, and I ran a weekly forum—handling logistics and leading discussions to keep folks engaged and involved.

Education

  • Southern Methodist University | Dallas, Texas
    August 2017 - May 2020

    Concentration: Pastoral Care

    Classes: family systems, pastoral self-care, the caring congregation, crisis ministry, introduction to Christian worship, introduction to preaching, systematic theology, moral theology, and more.

  • Appalachian State University | Boone, NC
    August 2013 - May 2017

    Major: Communication Studies

    Minor: English

    Classes: interpersonal communication, small group communication, nonverbal communication, intercultural communication, communication ethics, professional writing, creative writing, African American literature, public speaking, and more.

Recognition
+ Honors

  • North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church
    June 12, 2023

  • Awarded in May 2020 at Perkins School of Theology.

    An award presented to the students who exhibit the qualities which were exemplified by Karis Fadely; commitment to Jesus Christ and the total ministry and mission of the church; responsibility in assigned tasks; ability to excel in a wide range of ministerial functions; and use and management of time.

  • Awarded 2017 - 2020 at Perkins School of Theology.

    The Perkins Scholar designation is given to students who have distinguished themselves in their undergraduate studies, have demonstrated leadership abilities and are enrolled in the Master of Divinity program leading toward ordination.

  • Attended in the spring of 2017.

    The annual Theodore Clevenger Undergraduate Honors Conference (UHC) provides an opportunity for outstanding undergraduate students and faculty to discuss current projects and ideas about future communication research.

    The goals of the UHC include supporting undergraduate scholarship, networking and exchanging ideas with other communication scholars, and exploring opportunities for graduate study.

Skills

Public Speaking, WordPress, MS Office, Time Management, Mac OSX, Adaptability, DropBox, Self-Confidence, Google Drive, Collaboration, InDesign, Lightroom, Canon EOS RP, Buffer, Supervision, Goal-setting, Goal-achieving, Monday.com, Budget Oversight, Flexibility, Project Management

Goals

Short Term:
See more of Texas
Make my own candle
Read Little Women

​

Long Term:
Travel to Spain
Quilt a Queen size quilt
Cook through an entire cookbook

References

Rev. Anthony Tang, co-worker
Cathy Bauer, former parishoner
John Ozmun, mentor
Kayleigh Hansen, colleague
Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill, former supervisor

All contact information available by request

Next

design