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Christian Lugo

El Paso,TX

Summary

High-energy Youth Pastor highly effective at building and leading programs for ages 13 to 18. Knowledgeable about planning weekly classes and services, special events and overnight retreats. Skilled in program management, teaching and counseling. Bringing a strong understanding of youth-related concerns, social media proficiency and a compassionate nature. Background includes building volunteer teams to support church youth activities. Excellent leader, organizer and problem-solver. Practiced at selecting topics, materials and music to support key messages.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Pastor

Abundant Church
04.2017 - Current
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
  • Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
  • Taught and counseled youth ages 7th grade to 12th grade.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Sales Associate

DXL
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.

Student Teacher

Ysleta Isd
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Sales Associate

Pier One Imports
07.2011 - 04.2017
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2026

Skills

  • Budget Administration
  • Budget Development
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Social Media Expertise
  • Crisis Situations
  • Event Coordination
  • Staff Development
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Preaching and Teaching
  • Sermons Preparation
  • Lesson Planning
  • Teaching
  • Counseling

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Youth Pastor

Abundant Church
04.2017 - Current

Sales Associate

DXL
11.2016 - 04.2017

Student Teacher

Ysleta Isd
01.2014 - 04.2017

Sales Associate

Pier One Imports
07.2011 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

The University of Texas At El Paso
Christian Lugo