Meredith Lamarche

Experience

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  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
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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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