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Chris Rodriguez

Selah,WA

Summary

Compassionate and adaptable professional with a broad background in ministry, skilled trades, athletics, caregiving, and customer-focused roles. Experienced Part-Time Minister with a heart for service, mentorship, and community outreach. Skilled Welder with hands-on expertise in fabrication and safety protocols. Dedicated Sports Coach passionate about youth development, discipline, and teamwork. Reliable Part-Time Cook with experience in preparing meals in fast-paced environments. Background in sales, marketing, and customer service, including relationship building, client support, and revenue generation.


Also served as a full-time caregiver for both a bedbound disabled sibling requiring 24-hour care and an elderly disabled parent, managing daily care, meal planning, and household finances. Recognized for integrity, resilience, and a deep commitment to helping others across all areas of work and life.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

El Guapo Baskets - Frisbee Golf Manufacturer
08.2015 - Current
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior frisbee golf targets to single customers as well as City/Municipalities, Resorts/Camp Grounds and Church Camps.
  • I have 3 targets that I build that are approved by the Professional Disc Golf Association for Championship level play.
  • I have worked with local and regional businesses to keep my cost down in order to build the only frisbee golf target that is 100% made using USA materials.
  • I am one of a handful of builders in the USA and the only one west of the Mississippi River that can claim the bullet point above.
  • It has allowed me to coordinate and run large scale sporting events locally and regionally
  • It has also allowed me to take my gift and teach men in Zambia Africa to build my product with what they have in country.
  • My welding and fabrication experience, along with my experience in sales and marketing, coincides with my efforts in owning my own business

Caregiver, Special Needs

Self Employed
03.2021 - 05.2025

Family Caregiver
Private Home

  • Provided full-time, 24-hour care for a bedbound disabled sibling, including mobility assistance, hygiene, medication management, and daily living support. She was a disabled military veteran.
  • Served as primary caregiver for elderly disabled mother, managing personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, and medical appointments.
  • Oversaw financial management, budgeting, and coordination of healthcare services for both family members.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and compassionate home environment while balancing complex emotional and physical care responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers, therapists, and support services to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Minister

Terrace Heights Baptist Church
02.2018 - Current

This part-time position provides leadership and support for the church's youth ministry (grades 6-12) and music ministry. The role involves leading worship, discipleship with students, coordinating volunteers, and assisting the Senior Pastor with general ministry duties.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Ministry

  • Plan and lead engaging weekly youth group meetings, Bible studies, and fellowship events.
  • Serve as a mentor and spiritual guide to middle and high school students.
  • Coordinate and organize special events such as camps, retreats, and mission trips.
  • Recruit, train, and equip adult volunteers to assist in the youth program.
  • Communicate with youth and parents to promote activities and foster community.

Music Ministry

  • Assist the Senior Pastor in planning worship services, including selecting music and hymns.
  • Lead or help lead congregational singing during services and at special events.
  • Oversee or lead youth music groups, such as a praise team or choir.
  • Coordinate with musicians and volunteers to prepare for rehearsals and services.

Associate Minister Duties

  • Provide support and pastoral care to the wider church congregation as needed.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings and contribute to the overall ministry vision.
  • Assist with worship service elements, such as reading scripture or leading prayer.
  • Help manage the budget for the youth and music ministries.

Qualifications

  • A clear and active Christian faith.
  • Experience in youth ministry and worship leadership.
  • Strong verbal, musical, and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work well with a team of staff and volunteers.
  • Passion for discipling youth and connecting them with the wider church body.

Substitute Cook

Selah School District
03.2025 - Current

Position: Part-time Substitute Cook and Meal Delivery Driver

Reports to: Kitchen Manager or Food Service Director
Position type: Part-time, On-call

Summary

This flexible, on-call position is responsible for assisting with food preparation and delivery across the school district's meal program. The ideal candidate will be reliable, adaptable, and capable of performing a mix of kitchen and transportation duties to ensure a smooth and safe food service operation.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Support (as Substitute Cook)

  • Assist in preparing, cooking, and portioning school meals according to established recipes and food safety standards.
  • Help assemble and package meals for delivery to various school sites.
  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation by washing dishes, equipment, and work surfaces.
  • Assist with other kitchen duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager or Head Cook.

Meal Delivery (as Delivery Driver)

  • Load and transport insulated food containers and supplies to designated school locations using a district vehicle.
  • Follow scheduled delivery routes efficiently to ensure timely meal service at each site.
  • Perform basic daily vehicle checks and report any maintenance issues.
  • Unload items at delivery sites and retrieve empty containers for return.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Prior experience in food service or commercial kitchen work is desirable.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Food Handler's Card.
  • A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) and stand for long periods.
  • Strong communication and time management skills.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Youth Mentor/Guitar Teacher/Welding Instructor

Flying H Youth Ranch
02.2008 - 08.2017

Youth Service Mentor / Vocational Instructor
Christian Residential Facility for At-Risk Boys

  • Served as a full-time mentor and spiritual role model to at-risk youth, promoting personal growth, accountability, and Christ-centered values in a structured residential setting.
  • Led Guitar lessons, using music as a tool for creative expression, emotional healing, and spiritual connection.
  • Instructed Welding in a hands-on vocational program, preparing students with practical job skills and a strong work ethic.
  • Participated in Bible studies, prayer, and faith-based activities to support spiritual development and reinforce Christian principles.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, respectful, and faith-filled environment that encouraged transformation and hope.

Sales Associate

Griffin Tabor - Daily Dispatch Fire Service News Publication
02.2005 - 04.2008

Sales Associate
Fire Service Email News Publication

  • Managed all aspects of sales operations for a national email news publication serving the fire service industry.
  • Conducted phone and in-person sales, building strong relationships with clients and securing advertising contracts.
  • Developed and maintained a network of advertisers, including major fire service companies, manufacturers, and industry suppliers.
  • Created customized advertising packages and campaigns to meet client objectives and maximize publication revenue.
  • Represented the company at industry events and trade shows to expand market reach and generate leads.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cholla High Magnet School
Tucson
05.1998

No Degree - One Year Bible School Certificate

Ecola Bible School
Cannon Beach, OR
04-2001

Skills

Food Industry:

  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Food presentation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Menu planning
  • Sanitation practices
  • Grilling techniques
  • Meal preparation
  • Cooking
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Food handling

Sales and Marketing:

  • Email management
  • Building rapport
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer relations
  • Conflict mediation
  • Follow-up skills
  • Client relations
  • Call center experience
  • Calm demeanor
  • Retail marketing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cultural awareness
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Product knowledge
  • Brand representation
  • Information security
  • Call center operations
  • Multi-task management
  • Customer service
  • Consultative sales
  • Live chat support
  • Sales closing
  • Creative problem solving
  • Stress management
  • Script adherence
  • Problem-solving
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Complaint handling
  • Call management
  • Product sales
  • Problem resolution
  • Negotiation strategies

Youth Mentoring:

  • Discipline strategies
  • Character skill building
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Abuse identification
  • Peer counseling
  • Case management
  • Recreational activity leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Behavior modeling
  • Care team collaboration
  • Age-appropriate curriculum
  • Homework assistance
  • Youth advocacy
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Crisis intervention

Welding and Fabricating:

  • Wire feed machines
  • Surface preparation
  • Welding safety
  • Machine adjustment
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Vertical welding
  • Product welding
  • Equipment operation
  • Parts fabrication
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Measurement tools
  • Tool operation
  • First aid training
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Maintaining components
  • Pipe welding
  • Cutting techniques
  • Overhead welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Project management
  • Inspection protocols
  • Injury prevention
  • Community engagement

Youth Wrestling Coach:

  • Strong leadership
  • Role modeling
  • Recruitment
  • Agenda planning
  • Player coaching
  • Drill practice
  • Schedule oversight
  • Group facilitation
  • Safety oversight
  • Practice coordination
  • Strength coaching
  • Sportsmanship promotion
  • Equipment management
  • Team Training
  • Safety awareness
  • Compliance management
  • Athlete safety
  • Written documentation
  • Sports fundamentals
  • Talent recruitment
  • Group leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Team motivation
  • Data evaluation
  • Staff development
  • Player evaluations
  • Offensive and defensive strategy
  • Athlete development
  • Motivational techniques
  • Communication
  • Game rules
  • Small group practices

Caregiving and Care Management:

  • Case management experience
  • Compassionate communication
  • Care plan management
  • Elderly care
  • Patient assessments
  • Care plan adherence
  • End-of-life care
  • Strong ethics
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Social interaction
  • Behavior redirection
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient care and companionship
  • Mobility assistance
  • Physical therapy support
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Care plan assessment
  • PPE usage
  • Behavioral management
  • Team collaboration
  • Special needs care
  • Direct patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Patient companionship

Interests

  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Music
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Volunteering with my kids sports teams
  • Baking
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
  • Coaching Wrestling with kids in grades 1st through 12th

Awards

Received the 2023/2024 Central Washington Athletic Conference's Coach of the year award for Girls Wrestling for my role in creating a Girls Wrestling program at Selah High School. 


Built Frisbee Golf Baskets in Zambia Africa in February of 2020:

I spent 2 1/2 weeks there in country helping the native men weld and fabricate 18 frisbee golf targets for a mission that we were at.

Timeline

Substitute Cook

Selah School District
03.2025 - Current

Caregiver, Special Needs

Self Employed
03.2021 - 05.2025

Minister

Terrace Heights Baptist Church
02.2018 - Current

Owner/Operator

El Guapo Baskets - Frisbee Golf Manufacturer
08.2015 - Current

Youth Mentor/Guitar Teacher/Welding Instructor

Flying H Youth Ranch
02.2008 - 08.2017

Sales Associate

Griffin Tabor - Daily Dispatch Fire Service News Publication
02.2005 - 04.2008

High School Diploma -

Cholla High Magnet School

No Degree - One Year Bible School Certificate

Ecola Bible School