Austen Welter
Wayside,WI
Summary
A leader with over 10 years of senior management experience. Acquired and built upon skills in team building, process management, operational planning and execution, institutional change, volunteer management, public speaking, and non-profit budgeting. Clear communication abilities by coordinating and presiding over 1,000 public gathering and speaking engagements. Years on construction job sites, both residential and commercial, and familiar with the process from beginning to end.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Nonemacher Builders
01.2023 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to resolve project issues and keep project on schedule.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Senior Pastor/Executive Director
Zion Lutheran-Wayside
07.2015 - 09.2022
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies of a church/non-profit with a membership of 1000+ people.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Sole Pastor/Executive Director
St. John Lutheran
07.2012 - 06.2015
- In addition to the above descriptions:
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies of a church/non-profit with a membership of 250+ people.
- Led community involvement and engagement projects within in an urban setting
HVAC Installer
Seider Heating & Cooling
07.2004 - 08.2010
- Worked on hundreds of jobsites both commercial and residential during all phases of construction.
- Removed old equipment from and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel or refrigerant sources.
Education
M.Div -
Concordia Seminary
St Louis, MO05.2012
Bachelor of Arts -
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI05.2008
Skills
- Department Oversight
- Business Leadership
- Leading Teams Towards Common Goals
- Conflict Management
- Public Speaking/Communication
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Strategic Planning
Additional Information
- Previously served (2012-2015) on the Board of Directors and as treasurer of "One South Euclid", an urban improvement non-profit organization
- Previously served (2012-2015) on the Board of Directors for Lutheran East High School, Cleveland, OH
- References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Nonemacher Builders
01.2023 - Current
Senior Pastor/Executive Director
Zion Lutheran-Wayside
07.2015 - 09.2022
Sole Pastor/Executive Director
St. John Lutheran
07.2012 - 06.2015
HVAC Installer
Seider Heating & Cooling
07.2004 - 08.2010
M.Div -
Concordia Seminary
Bachelor of Arts -
Concordia University Wisconsin