Jody D. Oates, Consultant, KALEIDOSCOPE inc.
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Professional Experience |
Consultant, Kaleidoscope, inc. Fayetteville , Arkansas 2005-Present This unique consulting firm specializes in the management and development of camps, outdoor education centers, retreat and conference centers. Mr. Oates is an experienced camp leader with the skills to address the practical aspects of the operation without losing site of the mission. His knowledge of the day to day issues of management allows him to guide leaders in setting realistic goals that empowers the vision to grow into a sustainable enterprise. |
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Guest lecturer and seminar leader, recognized for expertise in camping, programming, hospitality services, organizational development, personnel management and leadership, 1999-present. |
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Director of Camps and Retreats, West Ohio Conference, United Methodist Church, 1999-present Directed the visioning and re-creation of all aspects of this multi-site operation - developed new program models, stabilized the financial operation, introduced new staffing models, increase use through effective marketing, applied new technologies, updated facilities, consolidated the sites from six locations to three locations, developed collaborative partnerships, completed strategic and master plans to guide growth. |
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Interim Director of Connectional Ministry, West Ohio Conference, United Methodist Church, 2005-2006 Facilitated the program staff of the regional United Methodist Church in developing and implementing a structure that would re-position the resources more effective mission and ministry. |
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Clergy, West Ohio Conference, United Methodist Church, appointed to serve local churches, 1991-1999. Led churches through construction projects and capital fundraising. Served as Lead Pastor and worked with youth and family ministry, serving 200 youth and their families. |
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Education |
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, Master of Divinity, 1993. Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1990. |
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Professional Affiliations and Responsibilities |
Member, American Camp Association Accreditation Visitor, American Camp Association, Ohio Section Chair Education, American Camp Association, Ohio Section Board Presenter, American Camp Association National Conference Camp and Retreat Leaders Certification Student High Ropes Facilitator |
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