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Andrew Wicker

Palos Heights,IL

Summary

Compassionate, with pastoral intern experience with training in providing spiritual guidance and trauma-oriented care. Strong skills in public speaking, emotional support, and team leadership. Significant contributions include fostering and participating in a supportive congregation environment and strengthening faith community ties through proactive engagement and meaningful conversations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastoral Intern

Williamsburg Christian Church
Williamsburg, VA
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • I prepared and led youth group activities/bible studies with students at the church
  • I attended weekly staff meetings to learn what it takes to create a healthy church environment and run a church.
  • I met with students at least twice weekly and checked up on their personal and family lives while establishing trust and growing closer to them.
  • I visited the homes of members of the congregation who could not leave for numerous reasons and ran errands with those who needed assistance with everyday tasks.
  • I attended many different training seminars on topics including trauma responsiveness, post-traumatic care, racial justice, and many more.

Ice Cream Server

Ben And Jerry's Ice Creams
Williamsburg , VA
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • I Maintained the cleanliness of all food preparation surfaces, utensils, and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques and customer service standards.
  • Closed the shop by cleaning workstations, restocking shelves with supplies, emptying trash cans, doing dishes, sweeping, mopping, etc.
  • Created a fun and safe environment for any customers who walked in by using good customer service, answering questions, and conversing with.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Williamsburg, VA
06-2024

Skills

  • Biblical studies
  • Optimism/Good Attitude
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Youth Ministry
  • Discipleship training
  • Emotional maturity and support
  • Trauma-informed care

Affiliations

  • I am a student-athlete with high grades while performing well at practices and track meets.
  • I am a representative for my school's student government
  • I work as a pastoral apprentice over the summers
  • I lead a youth group during the school year

Accomplishments

  • I attended a leadership training camp in London in 2019
  • I have many athletic accomplishments, such as being a co-captain of my high school Varsity Baseball team freshman year, kickstarting a wrestling team at my high school, and getting first place in my region for High Jump, allowing me to compete at the state level, where I placed 4th for indoor track, and 11th for outdoor track.

Timeline

Pastoral Intern

Williamsburg Christian Church
06.2024 - 08.2024

Ice Cream Server

Ben And Jerry's Ice Creams
08.2022 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Andrew Wicker