Alison M. Kusar

Director of Strategic Initiatives at Cornerstone Chapel

Leesburg, Virginia, United States Contact Info
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About

I am driven by the opportunities to help others reach their goals. I have been gifted with the ability to see problems clearly, analyze the root of core issues, and design solutions that will propel people or groups to the next level. I enjoy being the supportive lead, working project to project or solution to solution. I also enjoy watching people grow personally through Christ-centered teaching, fellowship, and the sanctification of Jesus through the Word of God. I have a passion for showing others what God has shown me. I use the combination of my technical drive and spiritual love to work with others with patience, compassion, kindness, and grace, believing that God has placed me where I am to help each person in need.

Activity

Experience

  • Cornerstone Chapel

    Cornerstone Chapel

    7 years 4 months

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      Director of Strategic Initiatives

      Cornerstone Chapel

      - Present 5 years 4 months

      Leesburg, VA

      As Director of Strategic Initiatives, I am entrusted with the overall responsibility to determine best practices for church-wide sustainability and growth. This includes developing new systems, processes, policies, and work flows for all ministries and departments as needs arise.

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      Event Coordinator

      Cornerstone Chapel

      - 2 years 6 months

      The Event Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing all small, medium, and large events. Part of the daily tasks included inventory management, ordering, budgeting, expense transfers, event planning, event execution, and face-to-face, written, and phone communication with internal ministries and departments as well as external vendors.

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      Cafe Manager

      Cornerstone Chapel

      - 2 years 6 months

      The Cafe Manager is responsible for hiring, scheduling, and leading cafe staff, as well as ordering, inventory, workflow innovation, budgeting, forecasting, planning, and coordinating with ministry leaders to organize schedules and products for ministry events.

  • Chick-fil-A Dulles Town Crossing & George Washington

    Chick-fil-A Dulles Town Crossing & George Washington

    12 years 10 months

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      Restaurant Talent Director

      Chick-fil-A Dulles Town Crossing & George Washington

      - 2 years 1 month

      Sterling & Ashburn, Virginia

      The Restaurant Talent Director is responsible for the the human resource practices of recruitment, selection, on-boarding, foundational training, performance appraisal and improvement, career/leadership development, employment discipline and separation, and HR legislation/document retention.

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      Grand Opening Trainer

      Chick-fil-A Corporate

      - 4 years 10 months

      Washington D.C. Metro Area

      As a Chick-fil-A Corporate Trainer (uncertified as of yet) I travel, as requested, to new stores to assist in the Grand Opening and new Team Member training.

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      Service Leader

      Chick-fil-A George Washington FSR

      - 1 year 1 month

      44835 Lakeview Overlook Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147

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      Team Leader

      Chick-fil-A George Washington FSR

      - 2 years 7 months

      44835 Lakeview Overlook Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147

    • Chick-fil-A Dulles Town Crossing FSR Graphic

      Team Leader

      Chick-fil-A Dulles Town Crossing FSR

      - 1 year 4 months

      45440 Dulles Crossing Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166

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      Team Member

      Chick-fil-A Dulles Town Crossing FSR

      - 7 years 1 month

      45440 Dulles Crossing Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166

Education

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    Liberty University

    Master of Business Administration - MBA Leadership 3.75

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  • Cornerstone Chapel Bible Institute

    Certificate of Biblical Studies Bible/Biblical Studies

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    Two-year program consisting of four semesters that are each comprised of four individual classes that are seven weeks in length designed for men and women who desire to be equipped with a foundational education in the Bible for service in ministry.

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    Liberty University

    Master of Business Administration - MBA Human Resources 3.75

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    Liberty University

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Human Resource Management 3.8

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    Activities and Societies: Society for Human Resource Management

    Magna Cum Laude

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    Central Virginia Community College

    Associate of Applied Science Management 4.0

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    Dual-Enrollment, High School Degree & Associate of Applied Science Degree

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    Lord Fairfax Community College

    Associate of Applied Science Management

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    Dual-Enrollment, High School Degree & Associate of Applied Science Degree

  • Northern Virginia Community College Graphic

    Northern Virginia Community College

    Associate of Applied Science Management

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    Dual-Enrollment, High School Degree & Associate of Applied Science Degree

  • Piedmont Community College Graphic

    Piedmont Community College

    Associate of Applied Science Management

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    Dual-Enrollment, High School Degree & Associate of Applied Science Degree

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    Patrick Henry Community College

    Associate of Applied Science Management

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    Dual-Enrollment, High School Degree & Associate of Applied Science Degree

Volunteer Experience

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    Global Outreach Team Administrator

    Cornerstone Chapel

    - 5 months

    Children

    Served as Team Administrator prior to trip. Acquired all necessary forms, fundraising, and general information from team members during preparation period.

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    Global Outreach Team Member & Administrator

    Cornerstone Chapel

    - Present 6 years 4 months

    Children

    Served as Team Administrator prior to and during trip. Acquired all necessary forms, fundraising, and general information from team members during preparation period. Updated families and friends during the trip through email and social media. Served with a group of 30 adults in a one-week missions trip to Belize to reach the local troubled youth with the Gospel through one-on-one discussion, group discussion, public testimonies, worship songs, drama skits, crafts, and general humanitarian care.

    Served as Team Administrator prior to and during trip. Acquired all necessary forms, fundraising, and general information from team members during preparation period. Updated families and friends during the trip through email and social media. Served with a group of 30 adults in a one-week missions trip to Belize to reach the local troubled youth with the Gospel through one-on-one discussion, group discussion, public testimonies, worship songs, drama skits, crafts, and general humanitarian care.

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    Global Outreach Team Member

    Cornerstone Chapel

    - Present 7 years

    Children

    Served with a group of 30 adults in a one-week missions trip to Belize to reach the local troubled youth with the Gospel through one-on-one discussion, group discussion, public testimonies, worship songs, and general humanitarian care.

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    Koinonia (Fellowship) Group Leader

    Cornerstone Chapel

    - Present 7 years 7 months

    Leads a small group of 8-12 young adult women within Cornerstone Chapel who commit to care for one another, encourage each other to grow spiritually and to make an impact together for Christ in the world around them in a bi-weekly Bible study based on the lessons taught in Cornerstone Chapel every Sunday morning.

  • Head Basketball Coach

    Loudoun County Patriots

    - 5 months

    Children

    Coached Middle School Girls

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    Leader

    Young Life

    - 8 months

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    Diversity, Military, and Workforce Readiness Education Director, Leesburg-Greater Loudoun

    SHRM

    - 1 year

    Education

    The Diversity, Military, and Workforce Readiness Education Director is responsible for educating SHRM members and the local community on the importance of diversity, military, and workforce readiness by inviting SMEs to speak during monthly meetings and organizing, directing, and communicating workforce readiness volunteer opportunities for chapter members to have the opportunity to assist with local non-profit and/or community driven job fairs, mock interviews, resume critiques, and workforce…

    The Diversity, Military, and Workforce Readiness Education Director is responsible for educating SHRM members and the local community on the importance of diversity, military, and workforce readiness by inviting SMEs to speak during monthly meetings and organizing, directing, and communicating workforce readiness volunteer opportunities for chapter members to have the opportunity to assist with local non-profit and/or community driven job fairs, mock interviews, resume critiques, and workforce preparedness classes.

  • Assistant Basketball Coach

    Loudoun County Patriots Basketball

    - 6 months

    Children

    Assisted the head coach with the coaching of the middle school girl’s team by offering player knowledge, advice, and encouragement to the girls playing the sport for the first time.

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    Trek Leader

    Awana ®

    - 3 months

    Children

    Led 5 middle school children through a weekly Bible study on the Acts of the Apostles, encouraged and assisted each child with the completion of lesson activities, lesson discussion questions, memory verses, and seven-day devotions.

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    Guest Services Trainer

    Cornerstone Chapel

    - Present 7 years 11 months

    Trained over 150 volunteers in guest services and hospitality for the transition into a new church building in November 2016, where over 6,000 guests were served the first Sunday.

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    Resume Reviewer for the Workforce Resource Center

    Loudoun County Government

    - Present 7 years 11 months

    Education

    Provided the community with an awareness of, and access to employment programs that supported their employment goals, such as SHRM and the workforce readiness resources offered by SHRM

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    Resume Reviewer

    Women Giving Back, Inc.

    - Present 7 years 11 months

    Education

    Reviewed resumes and provided constructive feedback to help clients, the underprivileged women of Loudoun County, improve their resumes and find jobs.

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    Young Adults Leader

    Cornerstone Chapel

    - 1 year 1 month

    Lead as part of the leadership team for the Young Adults ministry of over 150 young adults to help involve young adults in the global outreach and small group ministries provided by Cornerstone Chapel.

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    Guest Services Leader

    Cornerstone Chapel

    - 9 months

    Lead a team of 15-20 volunteers during two services every Sunday morning with the goal of connecting with our first-time guests and regular attendees by providing a warm welcome, personal attention, answering questions about our church, and offering direction and/or help when needed.

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    Resume Reviewer

    Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

    - Present 8 years 1 month

    Education

    Assisted young scholars in creating the foundation of a resume or the final review of a resume for resumes to accompany college applications, or for employment, and/or internship opportunities during Scholars Weekend.

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    Basketball Coach

    Fellowship of Christian Athletes

    - Present 8 years 1 month

    Children

    Coached basketball during a one-week summer day camp for elementary school students.

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    Global Outreach Team Member

    Cornerstone Chapel

    - Present 8 years 3 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    Served with a group of 20 adults in a one-week missions trip to Bolivia to build two brick and mortar homes for local Christian families and reach the local community with the Gospel through Vacation Bible School (VBS), medical and dental services, children’s games, and street evangelism.

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    Door Greeter

    Cornerstone Chapel

    - 11 months

    Greeted guests and attendees of Cornerstone Chapel at our North Door, ensuring each guest felt welcomed and was assisted with information or directions as needed.

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    Sparks Leader

    Awana ®

    - 10 months

    Children

    Led 10-15 kindergartner through second grade children through a weekly exploration of biographies of people of the Bible, helped each child memorize Bible verses, and encouraged and assisted each child with the completion of his/her handbook activities.

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    Communications Director, Leesburg-Greater Loudoun

    SHRM

    - 2 years 5 months

    Education

    The Communications Director is responsible for communicating upcoming meetings and events to membership and responding to non-member and member inquiries concerning Leesburg-Greater Loudoun SHRM.

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    Treasurer, Liberty University

    SHRM

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

    The Treasurer is responsible for working with the executive team to develop the annual budget, managing the chapter’s funds according to the budget, maintaining complete and accurate records of all budget decisions and spending, overseeing the preparation, execution, and completion of all fundraising events, and ensuring future members are left with sufficient financial means.

Honors & Awards

  • Dean's List

    Liberty University

    This honor is awarded to full time students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or greater for the term (Spring 2015).

  • Merit Award

    Society for Human Resource Management

  • Educational Scholarship in Recognition of Personal Comittment

    Chick-fil-A, Inc.

  • Dean's List

    Liberty University

    This honor is awarded to full time students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or greater for the term (Fall 2014).

  • Dean's List

    Liberty University

    This honor is awarded to full time students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or greater for the term (Spring 2014).

  • Excellence in Management

    Central Virginia Community College

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