Bruce Blatchley
Isanti,MN
Summary
Operations Manager at a Church is a title that directs a concept that there is a common thread of support to all ministries. A central awareness of thing that need to be accomplished for the work of the ministry. It does not imply that I know everything, but that which I am made aware of, I will find the best most cost effective method of fulfilling the request.
I would apply that mission to the Full Time Head of Facilities Position.
Communication in short accounts is vital. Holding the needs of others in high esteem is essential. Providing an inviting atmosphere for the work of the Gospel non-negotiable.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Constance Evangelical Free Church
08.2005 - Current
Direct Custodial team to do ongoing set-ups and cleaning based on scheduled events
Direct Volunteer Building Stewards for staff requested skilled projects
Direct Head hospitality Coordinator to execute hospitality requests and to maintain a fully equipped kitchen
Oversee Emergency Response Team to fulfill Best practices on security and safety issues that arise. Also includes scheduling training recruiting participants.
Recruit hire and direct outside contractors
Handle insurance claims that relate to facility damage
Oversee internal personal or contractors for landscaping and irrigation needs
Oversee sales and maintenance of the Churches cemetery
Schedule snow removal contractors
Work with staff through our Planning Center On Line
(P.C.O.)to fulfill set ups, cleaning, Hospitality, security, and repairs.
Professional Hose and Commercial Painter
Self-employed
10.1979 - 10.2019
Interior/exterior House painting
Commercial Painter
Assistant Pastor
Constance Evangelical Free Church
09.1987 - 09.1994
Trustee Board
Deacon Board
Building Committee (Secretary)
Christian Education Board (Chair)
Middle School Ministries (Youth Pastor)
High School Ministries (Youth Pastor)
Junior Church (Pastor)
Hosted
Scheduled and recruited host homes for Assimilation Meals for new-comers.
Took youth to Fall and Winter Retreats and National and Regional Youth Conferences
Junior High Youth Intern
First Baptist Church
09.1982 - 10.1985
Recruited 8 adult small group leaders
Used same group for Wednesday and Sunday youth group events
Oversaw Junior Church Puppet ministry with actors and puppeteers
Worked in coordination with Youth Pastor to present a coordinated theology with the high school team
Did 4 missions trips to Mexico
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ministries
Northwestern College
Roseville, MN05.1979
Skills
Project Management
Recruiting Volunteers
Recruiting Employees
Event design
Tape, mud, texture and painting
Designing inviting, efficient hospitality presentations
Hosting large events
Working with all ages and all types of people
Making people feel like we can't operate without their special talents and that their time is worship between them and God
Accomplishments
We cultivated a relationship with the Free church District office's endorsement and have run many Church Security Summits at Constance and other larger churches. We also currently train individual churches to set these ministries up in their congregations.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Constance Evangelical Free Church
08.2005 - Current
Assistant Pastor
Constance Evangelical Free Church
09.1987 - 09.1994
Junior High Youth Intern
First Baptist Church
09.1982 - 10.1985
Professional Hose and Commercial Painter
Self-employed
10.1979 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Ministries
Northwestern College
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