Experience

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  Urbana, IL

  • Writer, Speaker

    • 2011 - Present

    I am currently writing a book with working title of "Yes, There's More" as I share God's supernatural moving in our lives and how there is always more of God to experience. I am also blogging and writing articles to share our stories as well as speaking as opportunities arise.

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  The Vineyard Church - Urbana, IL

  • The Vineyard Church, Urbana, IL

  • Assimilation Pastor

    • 2006 - 2011
    • The Vineyard Church, Urbana, IL

    Oversaw assimilation of newcomers, wrote curriculum, spoke, key part of small group pastors team, co-led Alpha program for 14 years,

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  Northwestern Mutual

  • Champaign, IL

  • Financial Representative

    • 2001 - 2006
    • Champaign, IL

    Helped individuals plan for retirement and insure their families.

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  Wright Financial Group

  • Champaign, IL

  • Director of Agency Development

    • 1990 - 2001
    • Champaign, IL

    Adult trainer and recruiter

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  Craig Industries

  • Quincy, IL

  • Office Manager, Accountant

    • 1985 - 1990
    • Quincy, IL

    Oversaw office and accounting staff, trained personnel, set up accounting & purchase systems, inventory control and wrote employee manual.

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  West Pike High School

  • Kinderhook, IL

  • English teacher, chorus

    • 1983 - 1985
    • Kinderhook, IL

    Inspired and challenged high schoolers to be their best, to read widely and write inspiringly. Started a show choir and took our choir to state, oversaw yearbook publication.

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  First Assembly Christian Junior/Senior High School

  • Hannibal, MO

  • High School Teacher

    • 1981 - 1983
    • Hannibal, MO

    Set up curriculum and classrooms for new school, taught 2 years

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  Vincent Feeding Systems Inc.

  • Winchester, IL

  • Co-owner, manager

    • 1970 - 1980
    • Winchester, IL

    Ran business with husband. I did all accounting, payroll & income taxes, AR, AP, hired and supervised office and sales staff.

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  West Pike, St Joe Ogden High, Winchester Elemen...

  • miscellaneous locations

  • Taught headstart, kindergarten, grade school music, high school English

    • 1964 - 1978
    • miscellaneous locations

    I have always loved to learn and teach.