Elijah Thompson
Houston
Summary
A highly accomplished and charismatic professional with extensive experience in public speaking and engaging diverse audiences. I excel at articulating complex ideas with clarity and enthusiasm, effectively communicating with large groups. My construction industry expertise and keen ability to assess homeowner needs and negotiate favorable deals deliver exceptional value in client interactions. Passionate about building relationships and fostering collaboration, I contribute my strong communication skills and ability to create lasting relationships to drive organizational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Leader
New Hope
11.2023 - 11.2024
- - Spearheaded worship services for adult congregations across all five campuses monthly, leading the church in devotional and musical performances.
- - Demonstrated adaptability in various environments and leadership styles, guiding each campus’s worship team in devotional and rehearsal sessions.
- - Orchestrated weekly preparations for PCO events, meticulously scheduling multiple bands months in advance.
- - Proficient in Ableton Live, adept at creating and modifying weekly musical sessions.
- - Mentored and engaged with adult congregants, fostering challenging, nurturing, and inspiring conversations on life and professional matters.
Students Worship Manager
New Hope
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Experience supervising and building close relationships with our team of worshiper leaders who are at 5 campuses, as well as challenging them to grow and be there best
- Taught and equipped students on a weekly basis on how to lead others sin worship and how to play different instruments
- Prepared each weekend on PCO by scheduling multiple bands weekly
- Profient in Ableton in making and adjusting different sessions on a weekly basis
- Worked very closely with a team where good communication was necessary
- Learned how to talk through disagreements, challenges, and laughter
- Created lesson and sermons to share Gospel with Students on a regular basis
Worship Team/Youth Leader/Lay Leader Training
Christ Church
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Part of a large group of individuals working together to present a positive worship environment
- Experience with leading and co-leading worship, as well as time sharing responsibilities with the audio/video team
- Prepared lessons to accommodate a weekly youth meeting for young adults; addressing current events, life experiences and finding God in those moments
- As well as scheduling students and songs for each worship set during our meetings
- This allowed students to explore different aspects of the worship team and potentially find their talents in a structured atmosphere
- Attended a lay leader ordination class, with the goal to become better equipped at being a leader
- Thus giving me the tools to have greater depth in my conversation, and growth in my understanding of Jesus and the church
Independent Contractor
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Self-Employed
- Manage a variety of construction jobs: everything in between renovation and finishing touches
- Work closely with home owners to meet expectations and stay within a budget
- Cooperate with local businesses to access supplies
- Self-Employed
Laborer
Klein Construction
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Completed routine carpentry work, retrieved materials, took on additional tasks and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines, renovated various structures, inspect completed work to insure conformance with construction specification and uphold quality standards
Missionary Kid
Pioneer Bible Translators
01.2013 - 06.2020
- Joined my parents in partnership development, participated in worship sets in local language, attended the local youth group, led Bible study, recreational activities, visited local churches with youth group; joining in combined services
Barista
Starbucks
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods, listened to customer desires and needs to recommend optimal products, memorized official and off-menu items, listened to customer desires and needs
Worship Leader/Camp Counselor
Extreme Adventures
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service, assisted homesick children by actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support, promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues
Education
Construction Science certificate -
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS05.2018
High School Diploma -
Andover eCademy
Andover, KS05.2017
Skills
- Team player
- Solid problem solver
- Engaging personality
- Positive relationships
- Strong leadership capability
- Calm under pressure
- Espresso machine operation
Timeline
Worship Leader
New Hope
11.2023 - 11.2024
Students Worship Manager
New Hope
04.2022 - 11.2023
Worship Team/Youth Leader/Lay Leader Training
Christ Church
12.2020 - 04.2022
Independent Contractor
08.2020 - 04.2022
Laborer
Klein Construction
11.2019 - 08.2020
Barista
Starbucks
10.2018 - 11.2019
Worship Leader/Camp Counselor
Extreme Adventures
06.2017 - 07.2018
Missionary Kid
Pioneer Bible Translators
01.2013 - 06.2020
Construction Science certificate -
Wichita Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Andover eCademy
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