Brian Burton
Killeen,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated leader with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated professional offering Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Academic and Career Advisor
Universal Technical Institute Inc
Austin, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Presented students with information and resources to promote academic progress and empowered students to take responsibility for academic success.
- Coordinated with faculty and staff to aid in resolution of academic problems.
- Counseled students in career planning, job placement and academic goals.
- Reviewed student grade reports to determine disciplinary action based on academic regulations.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
- Instructed individuals in job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
- Established contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
Advancement and Church Partnership Director
Church Of God Ministries
Anderson, IN
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Cultivated pastor and church partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.
- Developed outreach strategies based on ministry objectives and trends.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate strategic ministry activities.
- Planned and facilitated meetings to share ministry plans and explain future ministry goals.
Property Manager
Cohen Esrey
St Louis, MO
09.2012 - 03.2019
- Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairs.
- Collected monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits and payments.
- Met with prospective tenants to show property and assess applications or sign leases.
- Completed lease applications and verifications, notifying prospects of results.
- Coordinated with maintenance and contractors to promote timely turnovers after move-outs.
- Facilitated tenant paperwork processing and verification.
- Exercised direct supervision over property staff.
- Solicited and analyzed bids for repairs, renovation and general maintenance.
- Worked with on-site and remote service providers to support tenants requesting accommodations.
Senior Pastor
First Church of God - St. Louis
St Louis, MO
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
- Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Spearheaded community outreach programs.
Associate Pastor
Capital City Church of God
Springfield, IL
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering educational and youth ministry programs.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Engaged in community and recreational activities for religious programs.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA 04.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Leadership (Business Management Emphasis)
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK05.2019
Master of Theology -
Advantage College - Metropolitan Christian Bible
St Louis, MO08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Ethics
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK05.2016
Bachelor of Theology -
Advantage College - Metropolitan Christian Bible
St Louis, MO08.2016
Skills
- Administrative Abilities
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- New Student Orientation
- Academic Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Academic Monitoring
- Donation Solicitation
- Partnership Development
- Event Planning
- Community Networking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- New Construction
- Payment Collection
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Vendor Management
- Business Administration
- Leasing and Sales
- Database Management
Certification
- Licensed and Ordained, Church of God Ministries - 2011
Timeline
Academic and Career Advisor
Universal Technical Institute Inc
05.2022 - Current
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Northcentral University
04.2019 - Current
Advancement and Church Partnership Director
Church Of God Ministries
03.2019 - 02.2021
Senior Pastor
First Church of God - St. Louis
06.2016 - 03.2018
Property Manager
Cohen Esrey
09.2012 - 03.2019
Associate Pastor
Capital City Church of God
08.2009 - 09.2012
Master of Arts - Leadership (Business Management Emphasis)
Mid-America Christian University
Master of Theology -
Advantage College - Metropolitan Christian Bible
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Ethics
Mid-America Christian University
Bachelor of Theology -
Advantage College - Metropolitan Christian Bible
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