James Cho
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Background includes building volunteer teams to support non-profit youth and college activities. Excellent leader, organizer and problem-solver. Seasoned in project management and implementation. Looking to shift gears into for-profit sector; completed the Google Project Management Career Certificate, training in different Project Management disciplines and developing knowledge in Asana. In the process of obtaining a Certified Scrum Master certification and other career certificates through Coursera and Linkedin.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Youth Ministry Operations
Glory Church of Jesus Christ
2022.03 - 2023.10
- Enhanced youth engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities tailored to their interests.
- Collaborated with church leaders to develop a comprehensive youth ministry strategy, fostering spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Organized numerous service projects and mission trips, promoting social responsibility and personal development among participants.
- Recruited trained, and supervised a team of volunteers to support youth ministry initiatives, enhancing program efficiency and reach.
- Developed an annual budget for the youth ministry department, ensuring proper allocation of resources for various programs and events.
Nike Athlete (Sales Associate)
Nike
2021.11 - 2022.05
- Consistently a top seller at our location, with great reviews and customer satisfaction numbers
- Selected as employee of the month for February 2022, nominated in December 2021 and in January 2022.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable product recommendations and personalized shopping experiences.
- Boosted sales through effective up-selling and cross-selling techniques, tailoring suggestions to individual customer needs.
English Ministry and Youth Operations
Los Feliz United Methodist
2017.09 - 2021.08
- Organized and initiated international outreach and camps with strict timelines, limited resources and language barriers
- Lead weekly meetings with volunteer staff to build a safe culture for youth and college-aged students
- Implemented the transition to live-stream, weekly events during the COVID-19 pandemic with a small team.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
Youth and College Director
Mok Yang Presbyterian Church
2015.02 - 2017.08
- Increased ministry efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-friendly activities.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing student-led teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Education
Masters - Divinity
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, D.C.04.2017
Bachelors - Legal Studies (Law Track)
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Public Speaking
- Leadership Development
- Problem-solving
- Collaborative Work
- Project Planning
- Communication
- Team Building
- Budget Management
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Time Management
Certification
- Google Project Management, 12/01/23
- Google Data Analytics, 01/01/24
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), 01/01/24
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Full Professional
Timeline
Director of Youth Ministry Operations
Glory Church of Jesus Christ
2022.03 - 2023.10
Nike Athlete (Sales Associate)
Nike
2021.11 - 2022.05
English Ministry and Youth Operations
Los Feliz United Methodist
2017.09 - 2021.08
Youth and College Director
Mok Yang Presbyterian Church
2015.02 - 2017.08
Masters - Divinity
Wesley Theological Seminary
Bachelors - Legal Studies (Law Track)
Grand Valley State University
- Google Project Management, 12/01/23
- Google Data Analytics, 01/01/24
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), 01/01/24
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