Lori Grimes

Experience

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  Shift Happens

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  National Sales Manager
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  Southern Progress Corporation/Southern Living at HOME

  Jan 2001 - Feb 2010

  Senior Sales Director

  Developed a team of sales consultants that generated 4 million in annual salesDemonstrated strength in recruiting, team building and developing leadersWorked with corporate sales team to generate ideas to increase sales and performanceSkilled at public speaking to train and motivate sales teamsExperience in speaking to groups both large and small

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  Fair Haven Baptist Church

  Oct 2012 - Mar 2015

  Church Administrator

  Worked with the pastor and other committees to administrate the business of the church and to help guide, direct and manage the critical functions to meet the church’s long-term goalsServed as a member of the church leadership team to provide support and visioning

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  The Experience Christian Community

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

  Connection/Assimilation Coordinator

  Oversees and manages the First Impressions Team of more than 160 volunteersRecruits and trains volunteers to equip for servingDevelops and implements training and orientation procedures for new volunteersDevelops and facilitates a comprehensive discipleship process Develops and maintains a system that makes committed partners out of guests and disciples out of committed partnersDevelops and manages a connection process for a first-time guest and establishes clear communication strategies with all volunteer teamsServes as a conduit for questions about the Experience Christian Community Show less

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  Tuckers's House

  Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

  Community Outreach Manager

  • Responsible for engaging and educating the community about the organization and its goals, volunteer cultivation and keeping the community informed as to the organizations impact.Recruit volunteers for all organization areas of need, client liaisons, special events and office support• Speak to companies/organizations to raise awareness of the mission of Tucker’s House• Develop systems and processes to support not only Volunteer Coordinator position but to enhance overall structure of organization• Develop and implement social media communication• Plan and execute special events Show less

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  Shelbyville Recreation Center

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2023

  Wellness Coordinator
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  South Central Tennessee Tourism Association & Experience Tennessee

  Aug 2023 - now

  Business Strategist