Cindy Smucker
Naperville
Summary
Knowledgeable individual with solid background in administrative functions, HR administration, event planning, logistics and team leadership with experience in Fortune 500 company, non-profits and education settings. Dedicated team-player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, committed to excellence, process improvement and collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ministry Administrator
The Compass Church
Naperville, IL
05.2021 - 08.2025
- Streamlined department operations through effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Managed correspondence and communications to promote professionalism and build trust with parents, students and ministry partners.
- Coordinated all student and volunteer events, ensuring alignment with mission and objectives.
- Managed all retreats and camp trips, including logistics, housing, registration, marketing, communications, budget, and volunteer recruitment
- Supervised weekly programs from setup, communications, volunteer support, hospitality, ensuring welcoming environment for students
- Developed and managed Hospitality volunteer team to support weekly Sunday night programming for Jr High & High School students
- Served as key liaison for our department, building strong partnerships with other departments within organization and with outside partners
- Reduced overhead costs through careful budget management and resource allocation.
HR Associate
ARAMARK
Downers Grove, IL
08.2001 - 09.2006
- Problem solved employee questions and concerns relating to benefits, workers comp, payroll, training, evaluations for entire Midwest region (1,000+ employees)
- Coordinated recruitment processes by screening resumes and coordinating interviews; facilitated drug screens, background checks, relocations, benefits enrollment for all new hires.
- Managed onboarding initiatives through training sessions and new hire orientations.
- Communicated HR policies to region and ensured compliance
Career Center Counselor
Taylor University
Upland, IN
11.2000 - 05.2001
Education
Professionals in HR Certification Class
DePaul University
Chicago, IL01-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies
Taylor University
Upland, IN05.2001
Skills
- Committed to excellence
- Hard-working
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- Verbal and written communication
- Event Planning & Promotion
- Organization & Multi-Tasking
- Working Genius Strengths: Enablement & Tenacity
- Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Teams, Canva
Timeline
Student Ministry Administrator
The Compass Church
05.2021 - 08.2025
HR Associate
ARAMARK
08.2001 - 09.2006
Career Center Counselor
Taylor University
11.2000 - 05.2001
Professionals in HR Certification Class
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies
Taylor University
Community Outreach & Volunteer Work
Junior High and High School Small Group Leader (6 years)
Preschool Sunday School Teacher (6 years)
Church Leader and Volunteer in many roles (25+ years)
Feed My Starving Children Volunteer
Wayside Cross & Lifespring Volunteer
Home & School Vice President (2 years)
Home & School Committee Chair in numerous roles (8 years)
Chaperone and event volunteer at local elementary, junior high and high schools (13 years)
Junior Achievement Volunteer, Inner-city Child Mentor