Brad Klausman
Hampton Bays
Summary
Caring Mentor bringing 20 years of experience in related roles. Passionate about working with individuals to support healing and help each individual develop to full potential. Friendly and personable professional willing to take on any challenge.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor & Life Instructor
Self-employeed
10.2018 - Current
- I guide and support people who are going through a life crisis or have experienced a life trauma/crisis
- I give them support daily and help them work through challenging decisions and life choices
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
- Promoted a growth mindset among mentees, encouraging them to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
- I set up plans and goals for the client
- We walk through these goals and I help them succeed in reaching these goals daily
- At the same time, I help them stand on their own and instruct them on how to make key decisions.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
Assistant Manager
DAVIDUS CIGARS
10.2018 - 03.2021
- I worked the front desk and created sales
- My job was to be well-versed in all products and sell a product that met the needs of the customer
- Some of the duties included: Ordering product, Organizing products, Selling product, Training new employees and holding them to a higher work ethic, Contacting and partnering with local businesses, Advertisement: Create and push upcoming events.
Family Life Pastor
LifePoint Church
12.2015 - 10.2018
- At the helm of spiritual development of church members, ages birth to college for a church body of 1500 attendees
- Managed and coached a team of 8 direct reports, in the areas of children's ministry, middle ministry, and college ministry
- Mentored the team in the recruited potential volunteer workers
- Designed and implemented a college internship program that recruited ministry-minded college students for summer internships
- Completed team evaluations and performance reviews
- Served on a leadership team with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for growth and team development.
- Provided pastoral care to families experiencing personal challenges or crises, facilitating emotional healing and spiritual growth.
- Served as a resource for other church leaders seeking advice or training in family ministry topics, further strengthening the overall effectiveness of pastoral care across multiple congregations.
- Collaborated with other ministry leaders to create cohesive programming that addressed the needs of all age groups within the community.
- Developed a strong volunteer team to support church events and activities, resulting in increased participation from congregants.
- Facilitated support groups for parents navigating challenging stages in their child''s development or dealing with difficult family dynamics.
Founding Pastor
Crosspoint Church
02.2006 - 06.2012
- Founded and co-pastored a church plant that began as 12 individuals and grew to over 1500 people
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers
- Implemented program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details
- Counseled individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and work problems
- Collaborated with other team members to establish goals and objectives for education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation
- Structured and facilitated a new discipleship program for new believers
- Trained and encouraged second and third-tier leadership to lead volunteer teams
- Wrote and customized small-group curriculum to parallel teachings series
- Designed and recruited leaders for outreach programs within the community
- Acted as Sunday campus project manager, overseeing the set-up and tear-down processes of regular services.
- Launched successful fundraising campaigns that enabled the congregation to expand its mission work both locally and globally.
- Promoted diversity within the church community by initiating multicultural celebrations, educational workshops, and inclusive language directives.
- Facilitated small group meetings aimed at fostering deeper connections among parishioners while addressing specific life challenges together.
- Enhanced the spiritual lives of parishioners through meaningful sermons, Bible studies, and counseling sessions.
Youth Pastor
First Baptist Church of Mountain Home
07.2003 - 01.2006
- Organized and lead regular youth and outreach services
- Trained leaders of church, community, and youth groups to lead outreach and mission trip teams
- Developed and trained adult and youth leadership teams
- Performed administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, keeping the budget balanced, ordering supplies, contracting for services and repairs, and supervising the work of staff members and volunteers.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 12 to 18.
- Mentored young adults through one-on-one counseling sessions, fostering personal development and spiritual growth.
High School Lead Teacher
Princeton
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities
- Organized and spoke at student chapel.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that promoted critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of praise, encouragement, and effective group work strategies.
- Increased parent engagement by maintaining regular communication about student progress and classroom events.
- Incorporated multiple intelligences theory into lesson design to support diverse learners'' needs and enhance understanding of complex topics.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA01.2026
Master of Arts in Education -
N.O.B.T.S
New Orleans, LA05.2001
Bachelor of Arts in Religion -
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL05.1995
Skills
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Strategic Planning
- Research
- Coaching
- Outlook
- Organizational Skills
- Writing Skills
- Word
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Presentation Skills
- Interviewing
- Excel
- Public Speaking
- Powerpoint
- Budgeting
Additional Information
Excellent customer service and communication skills; Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); Proficient typist., Small Group Coaching Network- by Nelson Searcy- Completed the six-month program, Excellent customer service and communication skills; Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); Proficient typist., Small Group Coaching Network- by Nelson Searcy- Completed the six-month program
Timeline
Mentor & Life Instructor
Self-employeed
10.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager
DAVIDUS CIGARS
10.2018 - 03.2021
Family Life Pastor
LifePoint Church
12.2015 - 10.2018
Founding Pastor
Crosspoint Church
02.2006 - 06.2012
Youth Pastor
First Baptist Church of Mountain Home
07.2003 - 01.2006
High School Lead Teacher
Princeton
08.2001 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Messiah University
Master of Arts in Education -
N.O.B.T.S
Bachelor of Arts in Religion -
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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