Brad Bess
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Resourceful and experienced management professional with 20 years of experience in ministry and restaurant leadership roles. Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service, managing inventory, and implementing time-saving strategies. Skilled in program management, recruiting, email marketing, presentation skills, and digital marketing. Seeking a management position where I can utilize my skills and experience to drive success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Assistant/Cook
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages based on specific menu requirements for each event
- Assisted in the preparation and presentation of food for catering events, ensuring high quality and timely delivery
- Provided exceptional customer service during catering events by promptly addressing client requests and concerns
- Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, and slicers according to safety guidelines
- Worked closely with event planners or clients to finalize details such as menu selections or special dietary needs prior to the event date
- Trained new cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety procedures, and menu items
Sales Associate
Cellular Sales
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and complaints promptly to ensure customer satisfaction
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on product features, industry trends, and sales techniques
- Assisted in inventory management by conducting regular stock checks, restocking shelves, and placing orders as needed
- Effectively communicated promotions, discounts, and special offers to customers at the point of sale
Cook
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Trained new cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety procedures, and menu items
- Implemented time-saving strategies in food preparation processes without compromising quality standards
- Ensured compliance with health codes and regulations during food handling, storage, and preparation stages
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours while maintaining accuracy
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards
Independent Day Trader
self employed
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Researched and executed complex financial transactions for profit.
Senior Pastor
LIFE POINT CHURCH
10.2010 - 03.2022
- Founded Life Point Church
- The church began as a group of 10 and grew to a congregation of 150
- Public Speaking (preaching/teaching twice per week)
- Strategic Planning-10+ years
- Administrative Experience-10+ years
- Counseling individuals of the local assembly
- Officiated weddings and funerals
- Hospital Visitation
- Efficient with Microsoft Office programs
- Writing Skills
- Marketing
- Presentation Skills-10+ years
- Teaching
- Leadership-10+ years
- Event Planning
- Oversight of monthly and annual budget
- Fundraising
- Curriculum Development
- Program Development
- Process Improvement
- Program management
- Team building and management
- Recruiting
- Google Ads
- Digital marketing
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Advertising
- Social media management
Associate Pastor
Las Cruces First Assembly of God
03.2002 - 07.2009
- Assisted in leading staff and 1,300+ congregants
- Preaching/teaching weekly and monthly
- Director Oversight of Adult Small Groups (63 groups; 500+ congregants)
- Director of Senior Adult Ministry
- Director of Single Adult Ministry
- Assistant Director of Noah's Ark Learning Center (State licensed for 150 children)
- Training leaders of Ministry groups
- Counseling individuals of the local assembly
- Officiated weddings and funerals
- Hospital Visitation
Education
Associate Of Practical Theology - Theology
International School of Ministry
San Bernardino, CA05.2004
Associate's degree - Theology
Christ fo the Nations
Dallas, TX12.1999
Skills
- Leadership
- Preaching and Teaching
- Sermon and Curriculum Development
- Biblical Counseling
- Bereavement Care
- Public Relations
- Program Management
- Recruiting
- Online Analytics
- Marketing
- Digital marketing
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- Started Life Point Church with 10 people and grew the congregation to a thriving 150 adherents.
- Developed and held direct oversight of a 1.6 million dollar building project for Life Point Church.
- Assisted in the development and completion of an 8 million dollar building project for Las Cruces First.
- Led or assisted leading and organizing 20 overseas mission trips to serve communities around the world.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Cellular Sales
11.2023 - 01.2024
Catering Assistant/Cook
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
02.2023 - Current
Cook
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
01.2023 - 11.2023
Independent Day Trader
self employed
04.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Pastor
LIFE POINT CHURCH
10.2010 - 03.2022
Associate Pastor
Las Cruces First Assembly of God
03.2002 - 07.2009
Associate's degree - Theology
Christ fo the Nations
Associate Of Practical Theology - Theology
International School of Ministry
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