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Clayton Hand

Clayton Hand

Clinton,USA

Summary

Passionate and experienced ministry leader with a heart for serving youth and guiding the next generation in their walk with Christ. Former youth pastor with a proven ability to lead and grow student ministries, having overseen groups ranging from 15 to 115 students. Currently serving as Youth Minister at East Fork Baptist Church, combining ministry work with strong communication and technical skills. Previous experience as a customer service representative has strengthened my abilities in problem-solving, budgeting, and interpersonal communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office, public speaking, and team leadership. Committed to lifelong ministry and excited to follow where God leads my family and me in this next season of service.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Pastor

East Fork Baptist Church
05.2022 - Current
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded a group of adult volunteers for a youth committee.
  • Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
  • Kept records of youth participation and youth ministry budget.
  • Maintained social media presence to increase youth participation in Christ-focused activities and events.
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.

Media Manager

East Fork Baptist Church
05.2022 - Current

- Built and ran presentations for Sunday morning services.

- Kept all electronics up to date and working condition

Self-Employed

Lawn Care Services
05.2018 - Current
  • Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
  • Delivered exemplary service to all customers, encouraging repeat business, positive feedback and long-term loyalty
  • Informed customers of expected costs by providing written estimates for services prior to applications
  • Mowed, weed whacked and mulched planted areas and lawns

Media and Outreach Director

Feliciana Baptist Church
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Prepared weekly power points with Proclaim and ProPresenter
  • Managed all social media accounts
  • Help create prison ministry that is now running about 50 inmates every Tuesday nights.
  • Lead church service on Sunday morning for prison ministry
  • Oversaw entire online presence, including website copy and all social media platforms
  • Film, edit and upload all Sunday sermons, as well as Life Group lessons.

Inside Sales Representative

PacTec Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2020
  • Collaborated with vendor representatives and company customers to set up optimal delivery schedules
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve any technical or service concerns
  • Computed total costs and profit requirements for customer sales to provide accurate pricing
  • Utilized Infor Saleslogix to maintain detailed contact logs and account records
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions at all times
  • Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing
  • Prioritized daily workflows, including all inbound calls, quotes and sales-related inquiries
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability
  • Set up new accounts, established customer credit, and set up payment methods

Youth Minister

Feliciana Baptist Church
10.2015 - 03.2017
  • Introduced youth advocacy program to generate increased involvement.
  • Kept records of youth participation and youth ministry budget.
  • Built rapport with teenagers and guardians by delivering engaging Sunday school lectures and hosting events for youth ministry members.
  • Maintained social media presence to increase youth participation by 20%.
  • Arranged community service projects for youth members of church.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, delivering compassionate pastoral care to community and leading worship services, ordinances, funerals and weddings.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Offered constructive feedback and contributed ideas at weekly staff meetings.

Custodian

Feliciana Baptist
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
  • Established and maintained clean and comfortable environments in three buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
  • Examined 15+ rooms, halls and lobbies to determine need for repairs and replacement of furniture or equipment.
  • Wiped down tabletops, chairs and condiment containers.
  • Scrubbed, top-coated, buffed and varnished hard floors.
  • Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
01.2015

No Degree - Christian Education

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA

High School Diploma - undefined

Silliman Institute
Clinton, LA
01.2010

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Relationship building and management
  • Self-motivated
  • Detail-oriented
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer management
  • Effective team leader
  • Goal-oriented
  • Relationship building
  • Preaching
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Discipleship training

Timeline

Student Pastor

East Fork Baptist Church
05.2022 - Current

Media Manager

East Fork Baptist Church
05.2022 - Current

Media and Outreach Director

Feliciana Baptist Church
01.2020 - 05.2022

Self-Employed

Lawn Care Services
05.2018 - Current

Inside Sales Representative

PacTec Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2020

Youth Minister

Feliciana Baptist Church
10.2015 - 03.2017

Custodian

Feliciana Baptist
01.2012 - 01.2014

High School Diploma - undefined

Silliman Institute

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Southeastern Louisiana University

No Degree - Christian Education

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Clayton Hand