Resume
Ashley Ruth Holmes
arholmes13@aol.com 662-266-8186
Education
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA 2018
Master of Arts in Christian Education
Children’s Ministry
University of Mobile, Mobile, AL 2013
Bachelor of Science Degree
Communication Major; Music Minor
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, Decatur, AL 2009
Work Related Experience
Auburn Baptist Church, Tupelo, MS
Children’s Minister August 2019 – Present
- Oversaw and directed all ministry activities for k-5th grade, while also maintaining administrative duties for birth through pre-k.
- Planned and executed all events under the children’s ministry “umbrella”
- Enlisted and trained all children’s ministry volunteers, as well as coordinated schedules for nursery volunteer
- Aided in creating and publishing all media related content and graphics for advertisement and promotion
United Volleyball Club, Madison, AL
14u Volleyball Coach November 2018 – April 2019
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, Decatur, AL
Head Middle School Volleyball Coach August 2018 – July 2019
Parkview Baptist Church, Decatur, AL
Minister to Preschool/Children April 2017 – May 2019
- Oversaw all ministry related activities pertaining to children in birth-6th grade (nurseries, preschool, children, and 5th/6th grade ministries) as well as all teachers and children involved in the church’s weekday education program, Promiseland Preschool
- Enlisted and trained all children’s ministry volunteers, as well as coordinated schedules for nursery volunteers.
- Worked closely with the teaching and administration staff at Promiseland Preschool – overseeing hiring decisions, disciplinary action for both staff and children, as well as building relationships with the children and their families as a part of the ministry of the program.
- Taught weekly music classes during enrichment time at Promiseland Preschool
CVS Pharmacy, Decatur, AL
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) September 2015 – April 2017
- Counted and filled prescriptions
- Completed data entry
- Assisted customers both on the floor and from behind the counter
- Handled stocking and other inventory duties
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Huntsville, AL
Assistant Workshop Manager January 2015 – September 2015
- Continued ASM responsibilities as pertaining to AWM position
- Assisted with associate hiring and recruiting
- Oversaw operations aspects of management responsibilities
- Lead “bear bucks” promotions and organized associate incentives
- Helped with Chief Workshop Manager’s responsibilities
Associate Store Manager November 2014 – January 2015
- Responsible for opening and closing the store
- Helped with customer service on the sales floor
- Assisted with associate training
- Acted as main form of contact between associates and management staff
LifeWay Christian Resources – FUGE Camps, Nashville, TN
May-July 2014
X-Fuge Lead Host – Nashville, TN
- Assist with weekly/daily camp set-up tasks
- Lead Bible study for middle school and high school students
- Help students organize and plan for a week of ministry for multiple church groups
- Oversee X-Fuge area of FUGE in Nashville
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Franklin, TN
October 2013 – Present
Bear Builder Associate
- Assist customers with choosing and making products on sales floor
- Operate cash register
- Assist with parties and other store needs
LifeWay Christian Bookstore, Nashville, TN
August 2013 – Present
Sales Associate
- Assist with customers and other tasks on the sales floor
- Operate cash register
- Assist with stockroom tasks and imprinting Bibles
WayFM – The Wally Show, Franklin, TN
August 2013 – Present
Intern
- Operate studio phone board and screen phone calls
- Help set up the studio as well as edit and upload podcasts
- Assist show hosts and producers with other office/studio work
LifeWay Christian Resources – FUGE Camps, Nashville, TN
May-July 2013
M-Fuge Children’s Track Leader – Charleston, SC
- Assist with weekly/daily camp set-up tasks
- Lead Bible study for middle school and high school students
- Help students organize and plan for a week of ministry
University of Mobile, Mobile, AL
Work study – Office of Career Development and Office of Admissions
August 2011 – May 2013
- Create and post employment opportunities
- Compile data entry
- Invite prospective students, host campus tours, and assist with campus visit days
Media Relations Intern
January 2013 – May 2013
- Gather information and write assigned press releases and stories
- Assist with production and execution of University events
- Assist PR director with any other daily responsibilities
Campus Activities Board Director
2010-2013
- Create, plan and execute campus events and activities
- Integrate and lead events
- Organize and direct teams to execute tasks for events
Rick & Bubba Inc., Birmingham, AL
May-August 2012
Intern, The Rick & Bubba Show and The Sports Czars
- Operated studio phone board, cameras, and recorders
- Scheduled network commercials
- Assisted show hosts and producers with other office work
dELiA*s, Birmingham, AL
June 2012-January 2013
Retail Associate
- Operated cash register
- Assisted in stock room and stocking the floor
- Helped customers find items they were looking for
Central Park Baptist Childcare Center, Decatur, AL
Summers, 2010 & 2011
Childcare Teacher
- Supervised children from ages 3 months to eleven years of age
- Created lesson plans and taught classes for older students
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Graduated from college cum laude
- Member of the Sigma Chi chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Honor Society
- Children’s Choir teacher, First Baptist Satsuma, AL
- Mission trips to Toronto, Canada; Guntersville, AL; Madison, Wisconsin
- University Singers
- Intramural basketball
- Volleyball player at University of Mobile
SKILLS
- Proficient with PC, Mac, Microsoft Office, Picasa, iTunes, Garage Band, Adobe Audition, ePodcast Creator, iPhoto, iMovie, Jenzabar and Digital and Electronic media