David Anderson
Newport,TN
Summary
Accomplished a number of work vocations striving for excellence to exceed expected goals. Placed the needs of others as of first importance while consoling and counseling individuals. Preached the Gospel in and out of season. Handled the church stewardship of churches as large as 2,400 members. As Senior Pastor sought to motivated Boards ( "teams") to positively and productively meet goals.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
05.1981 - 05.2014
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Acted in dramas to capture meaning of a spiritual point.
- Honored with a Flag that flew over Iraq for my support of our soldiers fighting overseas.
Sales Representative
KVOX Radio
08.1977 - 09.1978
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with up selling and cross-selling techniques.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Developed totally new approach to sales that allowed me (during first promotion) to win over long standing Reps. with large developed accounts.
Officer of Marketing & Public Relations
First National Bank Of Moorhead
09.1974 - 07.1977
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Organized a bank promotion that was so successful on the last day that the police came and set up roadblocks and directed traffic
Executive Management Trainee
Speed Queen / McGraw Edison
06.1972 - 05.1974
- Interviewed for a Factory Rep. position, after the Interview the company asked that I take on the roll as an Executive Management Trainee.
- Skilled in Manufacturing including: Plant Management, Time Efficiency Testing, Purchasing, and Negotiating with Vendors, Quality Control, Recruitment, Writing of Position Protocols, Machine Repair, Factory Rep. Position and Computer Interface with Purchasing Manual Card System, Line Management within the Factory.
- Thought through a problem with a major part that had a defective issue. I designed and built an apparatus to check the metal seams on our "fluid Drives" which worked famously and kept up with the standard line pace.
- Participated in Union negotiations
- Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
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- Maintained accurate records of each trainee''s progress throughout the program for future reference and evaluation purposes.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology, Preaching The Gospel,
Luther Northwestern Seminary
St. Paul, MN09.1982
Bachelor of Arts - English & Philosophy Majors; Minor in Religion
Concordia College Minnesota
08.1968
Skills
- Orator to large crowds
- Communicator at meetings and proclaiming from pulpit
- Teacher creating and presenting material
- Writer of sermons, Bible Studies, and basic caricula
- Communicator at meetings and proclaiming from pulpit
- Philosopher of history and morality
- Planer for designs and implementation of goals
- Creative thinking constantly outside of the box
- INFJ in Kiersey & Bates personality assessment
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
05.1981 - 05.2014
Sales Representative
KVOX Radio
08.1977 - 09.1978
Officer of Marketing & Public Relations
First National Bank Of Moorhead
09.1974 - 07.1977
Executive Management Trainee
Speed Queen / McGraw Edison
06.1972 - 05.1974
Master of Divinity - Theology, Preaching The Gospel,
Luther Northwestern Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - English & Philosophy Majors; Minor in Religion
Concordia College Minnesota
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