Curriculum Vitae
Candice R. McMath
Personal Summary
Candice R. McMath is an artist, teacher and self-professed “maker of things." Her work spans multiple media and topics with a focus on illuminating the authentic self and confronting internal pain through expressive arts.
Work Experience
Mission Coordinator
Muskingum Valley Presbytery – New Philadelphia, OH
August 2013 through December 2016
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Responsible for equipping pastor-leader teams in alignment with passion, gifts and needs of the community. Designed, implemented and maintained presbytery-wide communications plan (print, website, digital media and mailings). Served as logistics coordinator for events and meetings. Managed day-to-day operations of the MVP Mission Center (presbytery office) for 84 churches (8,240 members) across 14 counties in Appalachian Ohio for the Presbyterian Church, USA. Consultation facilitator for congregations facing transitions. Developed curricula for training and application of assessments for leadership development. Coordinated cohort and led training for Commissioned Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders in new calls.
Significant projects included:
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Designed and implemented a branding campaign for electronic communications unifying email newsletters, website announcements, and social media.
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Graphic designer for all publications issued by Muskingum Valley Presbytery, including postcards, brochures, booklets, and guidebooks.
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Implemented mobile device access to directory database.
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Launched online giving platform via website.
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Secured grant funding to launch an artist’s worship community in New Philadelphia.
Human Resources Generalist
Rea & Associates – Multiple Ohio Locations
February 2008 through December 2012
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Responsible for a variety of human resource areas for a ten-office, state-wide Top 100 Public Accounting firm with 200+ employees. Departments served: Employee training, professional certifications, benefits, compensation, performance management, employee relations, and entry-level and college intern recruiting. Managed event-planning logistics for multiple offsite professional education retreats for all employees.
Significant Achievements
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Received co-Employee of the Year award for the development of an employee weight-loss initiative program.
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Produced and directed an employee recognition video that received an Association for Accounting Marketing – Marketing Achievement Award for companies with over $15 million in annual revenue.
Kohls Department Stores
Multiple Ohio Locations
May 2005 through February 2008
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Customer service lead for a major retailer with high sales volume; directly responsible for point-of-sale, customer service, and cash office accounting. Promoted to one of six-member management team to lead 120 employees in daily store operations. Oversaw individual and group training of 150+ new associates for grand opening of store in Defiance, OH.
Significant Achievements
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Ranked in Top 5% of new store peer class of 84 in accuracy to planned training hours.
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Coordinated “A-Team,” a community-service group of 55 employees, to serve 650 hours at 27 events supporting separate charities, for corporate matching donations totaling $13,500; recognized as top performing store for district and region in charity events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Muskingum College -- New Concord, OH
2001-2005
GPA: 3.939
Additional Coursework toward Master’s of Education
Focus: K-12 Visual Arts and Middle School Language Arts
Muskingum College -- New Concord, OH
2011-2013
GPA: 4.0
Additional Coursework toward Commissioned Lay Pastor Certification
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
2015
GPA: 4.0
Additional Coursework toward Formational Prayer Certification – 30 hours
Ashland Theological Seminary
2016
GPA: N/A
Interests
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Puppetry and its ability to speak truth to multiple audiences
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Graphic Design
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Knitting and Crocheting
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Community theatre – performance, artistic design, and directing
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Singing
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Developing artistic resources for non-denominational audiences to support their faith journeys
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Honors and Awards
John Glenn Scholarship and Top 5% of Graduating Class based on Cumulative GPA
Muskingum University – full tuition scholarship awarded over 4 years, based on academic merit
2001-2005
Valedictorian
Indian Valley High School
2001
Publications and Portfolio
Artist Portfolio and Blog
http://cmcm420.wixsite.com/mysite
Publications
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“Remember How He Told You” – Reader’s Theatre Edition, by R.R. Pollock with C. McMath and T. Pollock
Editor and Co-Contributor
Published 2016
Synopsis:
Have you ever wondered what it was like— Not knowing what comes next, or what God is doing, and why? What does life with the risen Lord mean? Inspired by the New Testament Gospel of Luke, “Remember How He Told You” is a new drama of the Resurrection story from R. R. Pollock. Amidst political upheaval, five Jewish women journey to anoint the body of the crucified Yeshua (Jesus of Nazareth) for burial and uncover a mysterious, new world.
The Journey: Growing Up in Christ, by D.A. Rundlett
Editor
Published 2014
Synopsis:
The Journey. Each one of us must make of it what we will. Each one of us must choose a path by which we will travel. As we come to learn, the destination is not a place but rather a state of being. For Christians, this state of being involves Christ being formed in us. This book reflects on the earthy life of Jesus as a model for our formation.
Skills and Expertise
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Technology: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac Applications
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Teaching and Preaching: Captivating public speaker
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Event planning: Detail-oriented and timely
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Creative: Flexibility to work with multiple media in artistic venues
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Experience administering and interpretating multiple personality and skill assessments, including Gallup Strengthsfinder 2.0, the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Change Style Indicator, and the Predictive Index.
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Curriculum Development and Implementation – designed and taught the Puppetry program for Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts from 2009-2016.
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: Assistant Director for Tusky Valley High School (2014-2016) and Solo Director of “Shuddersome: Tales of Poe” at The Little Theatre of Tuscarwas County (2016).