Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
722392
Maple Grove, MN
11.2017 - Current
Monitored customer feedback on social media channels for insights into product performance.
Built relationships with vendors and third-party service providers for services such as warehousing and shipping.
Negotiated partnerships with distributors and suppliers to expand product offerings.
Managed financial operations related to the online business, including budgeting, forecasting, payments processing, invoicing, and taxes.
Analyzed web traffic data to identify trends in customer behavior.
Analyzed competitor websites for pricing structure changes and new product lines.
Created marketing campaigns across multiple channels to drive sales growth.
Implemented customer service policies to ensure satisfaction with online purchases.
Organized digital advertising campaigns on various platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Instagram Ads.
Created and managed website content, including product descriptions, customer reviews, and promotional materials.
Utilized analytics tools to track site performance and inform decisions about future optimizations.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to ecommerce businesses.
Maintained inventory of physical goods available for sale online.
Identified opportunities for improvement in the user experience of the company's website and app.
Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
Corresponded with online customers via electronic mail, telephone or other electronic messaging.
Composed descriptions of merchandise for posting to online storefronts, auction sites and other shopping Web sites.
Created, managed and automated orders and invoices using order management and invoicing software.
Delivered e-mail confirmation of completed transactions and shipment.
Uploaded photos, videos or images to online storefronts or other shopping websites.
Received and processed payments from customers using electronic transaction services.
Filled customer orders by packaging items or transferring to manufacturers or third-party distributors.
Composed images of products using video or still cameras, lighting equipment and editing software.
Handled all aspects of business, including accounting, purchasing and web design.
Built successful online business from ground up, collecting capital, setting up online presence and managing customer interactions.
Brand Agent
Skybridge Americas
Rockford, MN
02.2017 - 11.2017
Home agent
Answered incoming calls and responded to customers questions, complaints, and program inquiries.
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church
Hiawatha, KS
07.2006 - 07.2016
Senior Pastor of 250+ member church
Developed leadership program for Board of Deacons
Pastoral counseling for individuals in the church and community (grief counseling, marriage counseling, addiction counseling, family therapy)
Helped individuals with various economic, and mental health concerns find available resources
Prepared and delivered weekly messages
Visitation of shut ins, nursing home residents, and hospital patients
Conducted funerals and weddings
Trained leaders and started a small group program
Liquidated assets and became debt free within 2 years
Minimized spending and balanced the budget within 3 years
Served on the Region Council on the Ministry guiding churches and individuals through the process of ordination of ministers
Developed website for church and trained staff html to weekly update website
Produced and edited audio and video for radio and television broadcasts
Collected and edited audio/video footage for radio and television
Set up cameras, microphones, and lights for TV broadcast
Provided direction to audio video team during filming.
Senior Pastor
Christian Church Disciples
Rock Rapids, IA
10.2002 - 06.2006
Developed leadership program for board of Elders
Improved facility by conducting fund raising to raise $25,000
Prepared and delivered weekly messages
Conducted funerals and weddings
Visitation of shut ins, nursing home residents, and hospital patients
Pastoral counseling (grief counseling, marriage counseling, addiction counseling, family therapy)
Started Junior and Senior High youth program which was discontinued previously.
Interim Pastor
First Baptist Church
Avon, SD
11.2001 - 10.2002
Prepared and delivered weekly messages
Conducted funerals and weddings
Conducted monthly jail ministry services
Shut in visitation
Pastoral counseling (grief counseling, marriage counseling, addiction counseling, family therapy)
Provided guidance for church leadership during the search for a new pastor.
Senior Pastor
Christian Church Disciples
Rock Rapids, IA
09.1996 - 11.2001
Prepared and delivered weekly messages
Conducted funerals and weddings
Visitation of shut ins, nursing home residents, and hospital patients
Pastoral counseling (grief counseling, marriage counseling, addiction counseling, family therapy)
Started Pioneer Club children's program for grades K-8
Led Junior and Senior High youth program.
Senior Pastor
Anoka Wesleyan Church
Anoka, MN
08.1992 - 11.1996
Prepared and delivered weekly messages
Pastoral counseling (grief counseling, marriage counseling, addiction counseling, family therapy)
Visitation of shut ins, nursing home residents, and hospital patients
Conducted funerals and weddings
Served on District Board of Review for IA/MN District.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology and Marriage and Family Therapy
Sioux Falls Seminary
12.2006
BA Bible, BA Pastoral Studies - Pastoral preparation and Bible
University of Northwestern-St Paul
05.1993
Skills
Microsoft Word
Organizational Skills
Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Remote Office Availability
Leadership
MS Office
Analytical Thinking
Active Listening
Customer Service
Decision-Making
Project Planning
Microsoft Office
Data Management
Timeline
Self Employed
722392
11.2017 - Current
Brand Agent
Skybridge Americas
02.2017 - 11.2017
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church
07.2006 - 07.2016
Senior Pastor
Christian Church Disciples
10.2002 - 06.2006
Interim Pastor
First Baptist Church
11.2001 - 10.2002
Senior Pastor
Christian Church Disciples
09.1996 - 11.2001
Senior Pastor
Anoka Wesleyan Church
08.1992 - 11.1996
Master of Divinity - Theology and Marriage and Family Therapy
Sioux Falls Seminary
BA Bible, BA Pastoral Studies - Pastoral preparation and Bible