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Genealogy, creative writing, written correspondence, recreational reading, road trips
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Brian Presley

Oneida,KY

Summary

In summary, I would wish to make the point clear that what I seek is not merely a job, not simply a means of bringing in a paycheck. A substantial part of the reason for having remained this long in ministry based employment is due to a strong desire to actually make a difference, to make the time spent earning a living also count for something bigger than self. Having spent a number of those younger years caring for the grandparents who predominantly reared myself, those grandparents instilled the teaching that the greatest impact one can have in this world is to be a source of some form of inspiration to others in some way, as often as possible. That can be done in some pretty simple ways. One really just has to be mindful to catch the opportunities when manifested. It is this individual's belief that all are charged while in this world with passing along the positive while minimizing the negative for others as best we can. Today's adults are to be defenders of these young people being raised and educated in what I think most of us would have to agree are some strange times. The best that one can do is to ask for the strength and the determination to be that person, wherever one is blessed enough to be placed in that job.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Ministry Team Member/ Bus Driver/Grounds Laborer

Oneida Baptist Institute
05.2022 - Current
  • During summer of 2022, underwent Bus Driver training and worked some on the school's farm outside training hours.
  • In grounds, I help in managing campus trash and keeping cans emptied and campus clean. I also work in mowing and trimming of school grounds.
  • As bus driver, I run morning and afternoon routes for local students, ensuring safe transportation and attempting to be as an positive influence as possible while doing so. I also drive this school bus for airport runs, since we are also a boarding school, field trips, and sports trips when asked to do so.
  • I trip plan whenever possible to find the most efficient routes possible to use and to attempt to get around lengthy travel delays while en route.

Ministry Team Member/Dormitory HouseParent

Oneida Baptist Insitute
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and dormitory safety.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Maintained adult supervision of high school dormitory during assigned shifts.
  • Worked with my colleague in the girls' dorm to plan and execute after school activities for students.
  • Encouraged students to maintain cleanliness of their dorm common areas and their individual rooms, as well as bathroom/shower rooms.
  • Dispensed prescription medications to students according to Dr. given directions when students were ill.
  • Kept close eye on students when they were ill, keeping check on their temperature, and notifying on call administrator if things became questionable.

Ministry Team Member/Dormitory House Parent

Oneida Baptist Institute
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and dormitory safety.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Maintained adult supervision of high school dormitory during assigned shifts.
  • Worked with my colleague in girls' dorm to plan and execute after school activities for students.
  • Encouraged students to maintain cleanliness of their dorm common areas and their individual rooms, plus their bathroom/shower rooms.
  • Dispensed prescription medications to students according to Dr. given directions when students were ill.
  • Kept close eye on students when they were ill, keeping check on their temperature, notifying on call administrator if things became questionable.

Small Parts Assembly/Press Operator

Bluegrass Manufacturing, Inc
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.

Front End Personnel

Kroger On Euclid Avenue
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Operated register when asked, ringing out customer purchases and assisting with bagging as needed.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Worked as primary bagger when needed and took turns with others bringing in shopping carts that had been left in outside and in rooftop parking areas of store.
  • Covered for colleagues when they needed to be sent on break.

Ministry Team Member/Farm Laborer/House Parent

Oneida Baptist Institute
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • During first semester of school year, worked on the school's farm, rotating pasture cattle and seeing to all young steers before those were old enough to go to pasture.
  • In addition, I saw to feeding and watering of all livestock when needed or other farm workers were busy in other areas or off of farm for other duties.
  • I counted calves daily during calving season and reported back to farm manager if any calves or mothers seemed to be in distress in outlying pastures.

Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and farm safety.

  • During second semester, worked in boys' dorm, where I worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Maintained adult supervision of high school dormitory during assigned shifts.
  • Encouraged students to maintain cleanliness of their dorm common areas and their individual rooms, in addition to their bathroom/shower rooms.
  • Dispensed prescription medications to students according to Dr. given directions when students were ill.
  • Kept close eye on students when ill, keeping check on their temperature, notifying on call administrator if things became questionable.

Stock Room Clerk

Brodhead Farm Mart
05.2015 - 08.2016
  • Maintained running tally of stock of more popular selling items and provided this regularly to management.
  • Kept items put away and organized as trucks came in, ensuring easy and quick access for my customers when they backed up to loading dock.
  • Checked sales receipts to be sure that every customer received their correct items and in the correct amount every time.
  • Worked to maintain store room cleanliness, both to assist with quickly locating stock but also in the interest of maintaining a working environment that was as safe as possible.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Studies

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
Pineville, KY
05.2028

High School Diploma -

Berea Independent Schools
Berea, KY
06.1995

Skills

  • Class A commercial driver training completed June 2011
  • Entry Level School Bus Driver training completed July 27, 2022
  • Life long love of driving and of large vehicles mesh together well in this vocation
  • Ingrained desire to look out for and to encourage today's youth that has been successfully utilized in several years of ministry based employment

Genealogy, creative writing, written correspondence, recreational reading, road trips

Beginning when I stumbled, literally, over an old headstone in a rural cemetery in Rockcastle County, KY, a stone that it turns out belonged to a sister of my great-grandmother, I began researching my family history on both sides.  I have traced my Dad's maternal grandmother's family back to the 1770s in South Carolina and my Mom's maternal grandmother's family back to 1833 in south west Georgia.  In genealogical research, every answer found usually produces at least three more paths to chase down.


I read predominantly books about automotive history, the era of the ocean liner, and World War II history.  

Timeline

Ministry Team Member/ Bus Driver/Grounds Laborer

Oneida Baptist Institute
05.2022 - Current

Ministry Team Member/Dormitory HouseParent

Oneida Baptist Insitute
08.2021 - 05.2022

Ministry Team Member/Dormitory House Parent

Oneida Baptist Institute
11.2019 - 05.2020

Small Parts Assembly/Press Operator

Bluegrass Manufacturing, Inc
02.2019 - 11.2019

Front End Personnel

Kroger On Euclid Avenue
08.2017 - 04.2018

Ministry Team Member/Farm Laborer/House Parent

Oneida Baptist Institute
08.2016 - 05.2017

Stock Room Clerk

Brodhead Farm Mart
05.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Studies

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

High School Diploma -

Berea Independent Schools
Brian Presley