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Education
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Adam Stratton

Spokane

Summary

Dynamic and relational ministry leader with over 10 years of combined experience in church leadership and pastoral care, including roles as Youth Pastor and Director of Youth Ministries. Known for creating welcoming, organized, and spiritually engaging environments that foster connection and belonging. Backed by 10+ years in the CNC manufacturing field, bringing strong organizational, procedural, and documentation skills to support operational excellence. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology and an AAS in CNC Technology. Passionate about building teams, cultivating meaningful guest experiences, and helping people feel seen, valued, and connected in the local church.


Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Wagstaff Applied Technologies

CNC Machinist
10.2023 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Measured and inspected finished products to ensure they met quality standards.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on machinery to prevent breakdowns and prolong lifespan.
  • Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts with minimal waste.
  • Set up machines according to project specifications, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Trained new machinists on machine operations, safety procedures, and company policies.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot machining problems and implement solutions.
  • Managed inventory of raw materials and machine parts to keep production running smoothly.
  • Calibrated equipment regularly for precise manufacturing processes.
  • Kept work areas clean and organized, following established protocols.
  • Based job plans on available blueprints, drawings and engineering.
  • Cleaned and degreased parts to keep equipment operating correctly.
  • Positioned and aligned parts according to exact blueprint instructions and job specifications.
  • Observed equipment for signs of out-of-tolerance machining and performed proper adjustments.
  • Estimated materials needed for each job and kept supplies within optimal levels.
  • Determined dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces and setup requirements by carefully reviewing blueprints and specifications.


Honeywell Electronic Materials

Sr. Machinist
10.2013 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Setup and monitor machines to produce parts according to precise specifications.
  • Maintained safe and clean work environment and communicated well with fellow team members and management.
  • Inspected machine parts with precision measuring tools to maintain part conformance with specifications.
  • Fed raw material and parts to keep machines running and production efficient.
  • Read drawings, diagrams and specifications to provide correct output.
  • Loaded and unloaded parts, replaced tooling, adjusted tools and inspected parts according to blueprint specifications and quality document requirements.
  • Produced machined parts on manual and hydraulic fixtures from written specifications and blueprints.
  • Optimized cutting paths to reduce material waste and improve output efficiency.
  • Documented daily production logs, including details of tasks completed and issues encountered.
  • Measured and inspected finished products to ensure they met quality standards.
  • Trained new machinists on machine operations, safety procedures, and company policies.
  • Managed inventory of raw materials and machine parts to keep production running smoothly.
  • Calibrated equipment regularly for precise manufacturing processes.
  • Set up machines according to project specifications, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot machining problems and implement solutions.


Sutherlin Family Church

Director of Youth Ministries
08.2007 - 08.2010

Job overview

• Recruited, trained, and supervised staff in the delivery of religious education services.
• Managed volunteer teams for church events, ensuring efficient operation and participant satisfaction.
• Oversaw the production of religious newsletters, bulletins, and social media content to communicate with members.
• Conducted counseling sessions for individuals seeking spiritual guidance or facing personal challenges.
• Facilitated group discussions and workshops on religious texts and ethical issues.
• Designed and delivered educational sermons to inspire and educate congregations.
• Implemented safety protocols for all church-related activities to ensure participant well-being.
• Promoted inclusivity within religious programs to embrace diverse backgrounds.
• Coordinated and led community outreach programs to engage with the local population.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of religious programs through feedback collection and analysis.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of contemporary theological debates and perspectives.
• Monitored and managed budget for religious education programs to ensure financial stability.

Fourth Memorial Church

Youth Pastor
02.2002 - 06.2007

Job overview

• Developed ministry leaders and teams for different areas of service based on church goals and service objectives.
• Designed programs, invited guest speakers and planned fun events to engage with young people in safe, faith-driven environment.
• Worked with youth and locals in distributing books, literature and other essentials to place in schools for underprivileged and undernourished people.
• Planned religious education programs to help youngsters and teens learn about Jesus and grow their faith.


Education

Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA

from CNC Technology
06-2015

Moody Bible Institute NW
Spokane, WA

Bachelor of Arts from Theology - Pastoral
06-2006

Skills

    MULTITASKING
    PROBLEM-SOLVING
    TRAINING
    MOTIVATION
    COORDINATION
    ORGANIZATION
    PUBLIC SPEAKING
    VERBAL AND WRITTEN
    COMMUNICATION
    TIME MANAGEMENT
    ABILITIES
    MULTITASKING CAPACITY
    TEACHER DEVELOPMENT
    TEAM COLLABORATION
    TEACHING
    NETWORKING SKILLS
    SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
    GRIEF COUNSELING
    CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
    TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION
    ACTIVE LISTENING
    CONFLICT RESOLUTION
    STAFF SUPERVISION

Timeline

CNC Machinist

Wagstaff Applied Technologies
10.2023 - 04.2024

Sr. Machinist

Honeywell Electronic Materials
10.2013 - 01.2023

Director of Youth Ministries

Sutherlin Family Church
08.2007 - 08.2010

Youth Pastor

Fourth Memorial Church
02.2002 - 06.2007

Spokane Community College

from CNC Technology

Moody Bible Institute NW

Bachelor of Arts from Theology - Pastoral
Adam Stratton