Meredith Lamarche

Meredith Lamarche

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Christian Education for Children at Annandale United Methodist Church

  • Education

    • Peters Valley School of Craft

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      Attended a wet felting intensive workshop at Peters Valley

    • Union Presbyterian Seminary

      2017 - 2019
      Master's degree Christian Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University

      2010 - 2015
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Craft and Material Studies Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Contemporary Craft Society (2011-2012)

  • Experience

    • Henrico County Recreation and Parks

      Jun 2008 - Oct 2015

       Develop and teach various programs to preschoolers through senior-citizens  Evaluate and refine implemented programs Practice excellence in teaching and instruction Supervise and assist others through program development and execution Demonstrate evidence of excellence in customer service  Incorporate a historical foundation into programs through research  Assist in installing and maintenance of art exhibits  Maintain state of historic sites (Walkerton Tavern, c. 1825; Virginia Randolph Museum, c. 1937) Show less

      • Office Assistant III

        Jul 2012 - Oct 2015
      • Recreation Instructor/ Coordinator

        Jun 2008 - Oct 2015
    • St. Joseph's Villa

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Admin Docent/Art Instructor

      > Organize and maintain administrative and client files> Manage the department correspondence> Assist visitors, new hires, and volunteers as needed> Coordinate and implement art activities for Dooley School and Hollybrook Apartment Residents

    • Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

      May 2015 - Apr 2016
      Historic Trades Weaving Intern

      > Using interpretive techniques, interact with and deliver information about colonial textile production to the public> Assist with set-up, operating, and maintenance of looms> Perform weaving, spinning, and natural dyeing tasks on a daily basis towards the effort of completing projects> Contribute to the production of 50 yards of fabric for the recreation of George Washington’s Marquee Tent> Produce consistently spun yarn for use in dye programs, weaving projects, and for sale> Collaborate with other museums to create reproduction fabrics Show less

    • Grace Wins Explorative Arts, LLC

      Mar 2016 - Sept 2018
      Owner/Educator

      • Develop, maintain, and follow successful business practices • Create the curriculum for a diverse selection of art-based classes• Teach these art-based classes that are grounded in a historical context to individuals and groups to encourage healing, technical experience in the arts, and historical exploration• Evaluate programs on a regular basis and refine these as needed• Design and produce print and digital marketing materials as needed

    • Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

      Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
      Office Manager

      • Provide administrative support to the staff and congregation• Organize and coordinate all office operations • Effectively communicate to the congregants and surrounding community about the ministries and mission of GCPC• Maintain the church calendar and all church records• Coordinate with contractors and act as a primary contact for daily requests• Ensure GCPC maintains an effective web presence including maintaining, updating, and enhancing the website as well as social media outlets• Produce the weekly bulletins, the weekly newsletter, and the monthly newsletter• Develop and produce print media as needed (posters, postcards, etc) • Assist the staff in communicating ministry events to the broader Richmond area Show less

    • The Hermitage Assisted Living

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
      Chaplain/Christian Education Intern

      • Provide pastoral care to residents in need and participate in/lead worship services • Develop and implement two multi-week Bible studies • Organize, design, and implement a faith-based “Community Weaving Project” • Draft agendas and lead supervisory/intern meetings every other week • Produce written articles and flyers to advertise upcoming Christian Education offerings

    • Annandale United Methodist Church

      Jul 2019 - now
      Director of Christian Education for Children

      • Plan and implement Sunday School, family events, and activities• Ensure program continuity through collaboration and alignment with other ministries, including intergenerational programming• Communicate key information about Children’s Ministries internally and externally• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and nursery workers• Facilitate budget planning and management of Children’s Ministries financial accounts• Participate in staff meetings and other meetings connected to Children’s Ministries• Supervise the Nursery and Childcare Coordinator Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification

      American Heart Association
      May 2008
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Meredith Lamarche
      Dean's List - May 2015
    • Awarded to Meredith Lamarche
      VCU Student Scholar - 2013
    • Awarded to Meredith Lamarche
      VCU Student Scholar - 2012
    • Awarded to Meredith Lamarche
      Dean's List - May 2011
    • Awarded to Meredith Lamarche
      Dean's List - Dec 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by St. Joseph's Villa on Jan 2013
      St. Joseph's VillaAssociated with Meredith Lamarche
    • Art Teacher

      Issued by St. Joseph's Villa on Jan 2014
      St. Joseph's VillaAssociated with Meredith Lamarche
    • Board Member

      Issued by THE ACCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on Jul 2021
      THE ACCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERAssociated with Meredith Lamarche