Kendall Olsen
Scottsdale
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Lead Teacher with a strong commitment to supporting the holistic development of children through mentorship, education, and social-emotional learning. Known for fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Visionary CEO and Founder of Kind Minds, a purpose-driven organization dedicated to spreading the message of faith, mental health awareness, and healing through the sale of Christian-inspired apparel. Committed to fostering a community that promotes emotional well-being, faith, and compassion.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO and Founder
Kind Minds Organization
Scottsdale
06.2024 - Current
- Visionary CEO and Founder of Kind Minds, a purpose-driven organization dedicated to spreading the message of faith, mental health awareness, and healing through the sale of Christian-inspired apparel. Committed to fostering a community that promotes emotional well-being, faith, and compassion.
- Vision & Strategic Leadership: Establishes and drives the overarching mission, vision, and growth strategy of Kind Minds to create a lasting impact on the community and customer base.
- Brand Development: Oversees brand identity, messaging, and design of Christian mental health apparel, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission to spread hope, healing, and faith.
- Business Operations: Manages day-to-day operations, including production, logistics, and inventory, to ensure smooth business flow and on-time product launches.
- Financial Oversight: Develops and oversees the financial health of the organization, managing budgets, forecasting revenue, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
- Team Leadership: Recruits, mentors, and inspires a dedicated team to uphold the values and goals of Kind Minds, fostering a collaborative and faith-driven work environment.
- Marketing & Community Engagement: Leads community-building initiatives, outreach, and engagement through social media, partnerships, and events to amplify the organization's message and grow its following.
- Creative Direction: Designs and approves apparel collections, ensuring that each piece embodies messages of faith, mental health awareness, and hope.
- Customer Experience: Cultivates a customer-centric culture, ensuring positive customer experiences and maintaining strong relationships with the community of supporters.
- A purpose-driven organization dedicated to spreading the message of faith, mental health awareness, and healing through the sale of Christian-inspired apparel.
- Key Skills: Visionary leadership and strategic planning, Brand development and creative direction, Business management and operational efficiency, Marketing and community engagement, Team building and leadership, Financial oversight and budgeting.
Lead Teacher/Program Coordinator
Mentor Kids USA
Scottsdale
08.2023 - Current
- Dedicated and passionate Lead Teacher with a strong commitment to supporting the holistic development of children through mentorship, education, and social-emotional learning. Known for fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Instruction & Curriculum Development: Develops and delivers engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to the diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Mentorship & Guidance: Provides personalized mentorship to students, encouraging self-confidence, positive decision-making, and personal growth.
- Classroom Management: Maintains an organized, structured, and welcoming classroom environment that promotes active learning, respect, and cooperation among students.
- Parental Engagement: Establishes open communication with parents/guardians to discuss student progress, behavior, and personalized growth plans.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Works closely with fellow educators, program coordinators, and support staff to align goals, share best practices, and ensure student success.
- Key Skills: Lesson planning and curriculum design, Social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies, Mentorship and leadership, Student behavior management, Parent and family engagement, Assessment and progress tracking.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Marketing, Sociology
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2023
Skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum design
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies
- Mentorship and leadership
- Student behavior management
- Parent and family engagement
- Assessment and progress tracking
- Visionary leadership and strategic planning
- Brand development and creative direction
- Business management and operational efficiency
- Marketing and community engagement
- Team building and leadership
- Financial oversight and budgeting
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Leadership
Timeline
CEO and Founder
Kind Minds Organization
06.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher/Program Coordinator
Mentor Kids USA
08.2023 - Current
B.S. - Business Administration, Marketing, Sociology
University of Colorado at Boulder