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Brett Gibson

Knoxville,TN

Summary

After working in the banking industry for eight years while completing my degrees, my career went in a different direction working with religious organizations as well as starting a business in Southeast Asia teaching English to university students. Gaining valuable experience in effective communication strategies, critical thinking and planning, cross-cultural relationship building, supervising employees, and managing budgets, I have a desire to change careers and further my education in finance and accounting.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

US Cellular
01.2023 - Current
  • Consistently in top 10 in a 2 state territory among sales associates.
  • Consistently exceeded over 130% of quota.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Effective problem solving with billing questions and requests.

Marketing Specialist

Westgate Resorts
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Effective engagement of target customers in a variety of products within the hotel and timeshare industry utilizing strong closing skills
  • Use strong relational skills to quickly engage with people
  • Vast familiarity with the tourism industry in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area.

Pastor of Liturgy

First Baptist Church Powell
12.2019 - 09.2023
  • Led and managed a team of 65+ volunteers on a weekly basis to achieve vision and goals
  • Developed creative strategies and programs in order to grow a volunteer base from 7 to over 65
  • Maximized efficiency in use of a $55k yearly budget
  • Weekly communication and leadership in a high pressure environment in front of 650+ people
  • Weekly use of various Apple software programs that included audio, video, and management of people
  • Worked together weekly on a team of 5 leaders across various other areas of influence to creatively ideate ways of engaging people, develop strategies to accomplish overall vision of the organization, and assess current practices.

Pastor of Worship

Holly Ridge Baptist Church
07.2015 - 12.2019

Pastor of Worship

Miner Baptist Church
01.2011 - 07.2015

Business Owner

International Mission Board
10.2007 - 10.2010
  • Began the Language and Cultural Exchange business
  • Taught English to Non-English speaking university students
  • Supervised employees
  • Assisted the government in connecting rural schools with English language teachers.

Teller and Assistant to the Auditor

Stock Yards Bank & Trust
01.2003 - 10.2007
  • Basic teller functions including handling cash
  • Knowledge of banking products
  • Assisted the auditor in internal auditing of branches utilizing Excel spreadsheets

Education

Master of Divinity -

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY
07.2007

Bachelor of Science in music (minor in Business) -

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
07.1999

Skills

  • Effectively managing large budgets
  • Leadership
  • Communication and Public Speaking
  • Microsoft Office including Excel
  • Proficient in editing software for video and audio
  • Creative problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Thrive in high pressure environments
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Marketing Specialist

Westgate Resorts
11.2023 - 12.2023

Sales Associate

US Cellular
01.2023 - Current

Pastor of Liturgy

First Baptist Church Powell
12.2019 - 09.2023

Pastor of Worship

Holly Ridge Baptist Church
07.2015 - 12.2019

Pastor of Worship

Miner Baptist Church
01.2011 - 07.2015

Business Owner

International Mission Board
10.2007 - 10.2010

Teller and Assistant to the Auditor

Stock Yards Bank & Trust
01.2003 - 10.2007

Master of Divinity -

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science in music (minor in Business) -

University of North Alabama
Brett Gibson