Charles Patton II
Houston,TX
Summary
Adept at leading programs, instructing groups and counseling individual youth. Offering a strong moral compass, understanding of current youth issues and social media expertise. History of establishing and growing volunteer team to run youth-related activities. Forward-thinking leader, organizer and conflict manager. Experienced in choosing relevant topics, sourcing related materials and selecting appropriate music to support messages.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor
Inspire Church Houston
Houston, TX
10.2016 - Current
- Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Directed weekly youth meetings, special group events and overnight excursions.
- Worked with senior pastors to lead Sunday morning and mid-week worship services.
- Oversaw teams of youth volunteers.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
Team Sports Sales Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Houston, TX
03.2012 - 10.2016
- Engaged with customers upon entering to satisfy quick questions and locate products.
- Established long-term customer relationships by assisting shoppers with friendly and helpful demeanor.
- Recommended shoppers sign up for loyalty programs to keep informed about sales and promotions.
- Sorted, cleaned and organized clothing racks to improve overall store appearance.
- Investigated inventory system to check for specific items or specialty products.
- Prevented shoplifting by quickly identifying suspicious individuals and notifying security staff.
- Welcomed guests and asked open-ended questions to best determine optimal product choices.
- Educated customers on latest promotions, sales incentives and other offerings to enable savings and promote loyalty.
- Advised patients, coaches and family members on patients' ability to resume playing sports.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Shore Senior High School
Houston, TX06.2012
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
University Of Houston (Downtown)
Houston, TXSkills
- Shepherding
- Sermons preparation
- Crisis management
- Preaching
- Event coordination
- Social media proficiency
- Leadership development
- Discipleship
- People skills
- Problem resolution
- Inspirational leadership
- Preparing weekly sermons
Timeline
Youth Pastor
Inspire Church Houston
10.2016 - Current
Team Sports Sales Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
03.2012 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
North Shore Senior High School
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
University Of Houston (Downtown)