Sabrina Mcclain Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Columbia, Maryland

Administrative Leadership- Led administrative team of 12; shepherded 70+ additional staff- Implemented state-wide standards to numerous downline ministries- Activated new systems to clarify ministry vision and goals- Managed communication between ministry partners, staff, outside vendors, volunteers, and executive board- Fostered relationships between FCA and potential ministry partners - Developed learning community for administrative staff- Created annual marketing magazine to showcase ministry stories- Crafted and edited devotional prompts for ministry-wide useEvent Management- Organized and executed annual banquet with over 700 attendees and a budget exceeding $200,000 in both virtual and live events- Collaborated with sponsors, staff, volunteers, and attendees to increase ministry resources and reputation- Built relationships with outside vendors to secure quality ministry materials, goods, and services- Arranged needed materials for regular large-scale staff meetings

Gospel-Centered Leadership- Strategized ministry vision in alignment with church mission- Ensured cross-ministry collaboration throughout family ministries- Formulated missions strategy to serve in local, domestic, and international communities after Acts 1:8- Revised ministry rhythms to improve outreach capabilities- Resolved complex conflicts between students, leaders, and staff- Facilitated topical workshops on issues relevant to teens and parents- Executed weekly gatherings, retreats, banquets, seminars, and year round service opportunities (i.e. missions trips, local outreach)Volunteer Shepherding- Improved volunteer selection process- Analyzed volunteer needs and strategies to meet them- Developed and implemented training of volunteers on church policies, record-keeping, communication protocols, student intervention protocols, and cultural sensitivity- Formulated opportunities for volunteers’ personal, professional and spiritual growth- Supported leaders through personal and ministry challengesDiscipleship Multiplication- Shepherded 200 students of diverse backgrounds- Mentored female leaders in Bible literacy and spiritual maturity- Restored and expanded ministry to girls and moms- Selected, trained, and discipled interns- Established culture of generational discipleship where those who were being discipled trained to disciple others

Blacksburg, Va

• Liaised between student staff of seventeen Resident Advisors and two professional staff to provide transparency of mission• Represented the interests of the student staff to professional staff, led staff development meetings once a month• Launched staff initiative to embrace the Division of Student Affair’s Five Aspirations of Student Learning• Audited resident documentation, administered resource distribution• Mitigated staff conflict and the repercussions thereof, recreated an environment of positivity and trust on the staff• Mentored sixteen Resident Advisors to create a culture of ownership, advised Hall Council• Organized and maintained staff office, met regularly with members of the staff and leadership team• Maintained a duty scheduling and rotation system, continued with responsibilities of a Resident Advisor• Created and operated staff and community social media pages, including Facebook and GobblerConnect• Assisted the recruitment, selection, and training of approximately 200 Resident Advisor student leaders

Blacksburg, Va

• Mentored thirty to forty undergraduate students, rotated on a 6pm-7am, seven-days-a-week duty schedule• Oriented new students to campus through tours and conversations about campus services and resources• Quelled concerns of the parents of first-year students about their child beginning college at Virginia Tech• Coached new students through difficult academic, spiritual, emotional, and personal decisions • Encouraged community growth and student learning through weekly programs, traditions and daily conversations• Resolved high-stress situations including underage drinking, sexual assault, and roommate conflicts• Served as a knowledgeable resource for students about on campus resources and area services• Maintained documented records of facility issues and student interactions• Developed students in their understanding of themselves, of each other, and of the campus writ large • Coordinated service, academic, and community building events an activities, evaluated quality of community and its spaces • Attended and presented at multiple training sessions and conferences throughout the academic year• Supported the planning and execution of the fall and spring Family Weekend events• Developed partnerships, both on and off campus that support the needs of students• Assisted with HokieHi Welcome Week activities on a community and campus level• Analyzed my StrengthsFinder Assessment results of Strategic, Input, Connectedness, Learner and Intellection

Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Raised entire salary, program fees, and other expenses for internship, totaling nearly $10,000• Coordinated housing, meals, and transportation for forty college students and ten speakers• Mentored forty undergraduate student leaders, provided positive guidance in difficult circumstances• Organized staff wide documents concerning student housing, working, and application information• Influenced a creative culture of “yes” by promoting student creativity, leadership, and engagement• Planned and directed logistical details, executed weekly eight to twelve hour “Project Days” for program participants• Directed day-of details for various events, including food preparation, speaker hospitality, and securing of resources• Initiated relationship with nearby church officials, recruited their involvement with various events throughout the summer• Taught formal seminars and lectures on leadership development, conflict resolution, and time-management• Handled high stress situations involving logistical details, staff, and student participants• Managed a team of five food managers, ensuring each participant was fed within allergen and dietary needs• Directed food budget for all forty student participants, totaling over $5,000• Operated communication, social media pages, and blogging initiative within the program and to its sponsors

Masters Of Biblical And Theological Studies, Theology/Theological Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government, 3.8/4

Activities and Societies: University Honors, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Hokie Ambassadors, Housing and Residence Life

Bachelor’S Degree, Sociology, 3.8/4

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta, University Honors, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Hokie Ambassadors, Housing.