Brad Waggoner

Work History

International Network Of Children's Ministry

04.2021 - Current

Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries
Worked as administrative assistant to Resource Manager
Provided onsite support at annual conference for more than 2,000 attendees
Worked with more than 100 resource providers for our large children's workers conference to guide them through application process
Coordinated with Resource Center Vetting Team to vet each provider
Prepared and submitted agreements for each provider
Prepared and submitted invoices for each provider
Worked with each provider to collect deliverables
Created and implemented processes related to conference resource center
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Keystone United Methodist Church

09.2020 - Current

Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures
Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children
Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children
Supervised children from birth through 5th grade
Worked with volunteers and church staff to develop lesson plans and special events for children
Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems
Created and Curated content for social media channels.

Broadmoor United Methodist Church

08.2017 - 07.2019

Designed, implemented, and planed for all programs for children and teens in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Including Sunday morning youth and children’s programming, mission/outreach opportunities, and youth group
Oversaw all volunteers for these programs
Oversaw staff members including children’s associate, nursery coordinator, and children’s music coordinator
Created content and develop posts for social media accounts including YouTube, live streaming, Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok
Organized and designed special events and activities. These include small events catering to 10-25 people to large events catering to 1,000+

The Open Door

01.2015 - 05.2017

Designed, implemented, and planned for all programs for children and teens in Kindergarten through 12th grade
Networked with community organizations and oversew large volunteer groups from mission teams and local universities
Recruited and trained volunteers and summer staff
Programs include: After school program for children Kindergarten through 5th grade, youth group, summer day camp, boys club, one-on-one mentoring, fitness and recreation programs, family and community events
Designed one-on-one mentoring program and received certification based on best practices from Mentor
Completed training and application process to receive APOST certification for after school program
Youth and Children’s Pastor

First United Methodist Church Of Mattoon

01.2010 - 01.2015

Oversaw all aspects of Kindergarten through 12th grade ministry for more than 80 participants, including youth ministry, children’s mid-week service, and volunteer recruitment and training
Planned and led youth mission trips including church’s first international youth trip to Belize
Developed family ministry including service opportunities and events
Coordinated rebranding process for church
Oversaw all church social media accounts

Samaritan Center

01.2007 - 01.2010

Coordinated wraparound services for at risk children and their families
Provided mentoring, life skills, and tutoring for children
Developed treatment planning tools based on CANS, strengths-based assessment. This led to developing training to use with case managers on treatment planning and wraparound processes
Was invited to share this training with state CA-PRTF grant providers from around state
Collaborated with various agencies in community including Department of Child Services, Probation, Legal System, Schools, Guardian ad Litem, and many others to provide highest level of care and services to families.