James Schneider
Lodi,WI
Summary
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Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Determined Front Office Supervisor delivering exceptional service and responding to questions and inquiries quickly. Demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Sharetown
, WI
09.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including budgeting and financial reporting.
- Coordinated shipping of products or services to customers in a timely manner.
- Maintained relationships with existing customers while seeking new ones.
- Brought in substantial word-of-mouth business based on quality of work and customer service skills.
Pastor
Lifepointe Christian Church
Lodi, WI
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Established relationships with local businesses to benefit the congregation.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
Youth Pastor/Teacher
Oak Level Baptist Church
Stokesdale, NC
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Directed weekly youth meetings, special group events and overnight excursions.
- Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
- Worked with senior pastors to lead Sunday morning and mid-week worship services.
- Instructed and mentored youth between grades 5 and 12.
Sales Agent
Knockerball USA
, NC
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Negotiated contracts with customers to secure sales deals.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities in the company's CRM system.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Developed targeted lists and new business opportunities, accelerating sales process to achieve results.
- Leveraged CRM system to manage sales activities and track sales performance.
Entrepreneur
Knockerball Peoria
Peoria, IL
02.2015 - 10.2019
- Developed strategies for building income, including distribution model and customer acquisition plans.
- Established and maintained successful company atmosphere and built cohesive team environment.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and boost bottom-line profitability.
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines.
- Established, enforced and updated policies to keep business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
- Identified operational weaknesses and developed improvement plans to correct problems.
- Recruited and hired talented personnel for top positions.
- Developed and updated website and social media profile pages to market event rentals.
Corporate Trainer
Knockerball USA
, IL
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
- Facilitated group discussions between participants to promote active engagement in learning activities.
- Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes as needed.
- Facilitated orientation and training classes to communicate policies and procedures to new hires.
Associate Pastor
Crossroads Baptist Church
Peoria, IL
11.2014 - 02.2019
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Selected, adapted and wrote curricula and lesson plans to meet individual classroom requirements.
Server
Cracker Barrell
Greensboro, NC
10.2010 - 11.2018
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Associate Pastor
Faith Baptist Church
Kokomo, IN
07.2011 - 10.2014
- Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Worked with senior pastors to lead Sunday morning and mid-week worship services.
- Directed weekly youth meetings, special group events and overnight excursions.
- Instructed and mentored youth between grades 6 and 12.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
Teacher
Oak Level Baptist Academy
Stokesdale, NC
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
- Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide quick feedback.
- Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained classroom discipline by applying proactive behavior management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies
The Crown College of the Bible
Powell, TN2009
Skills
- Service Marketing
- Quoting and Estimating
- Error Correction
- Project Management
- Schedule Management
- Operations Oversight
- Customer Support
- Closing Deals
- Social Media Marketing
- Business Development
References
Andrew Green - Pastor of Faith Baptist Church - Kokomo, Indiana - 765-210-5555
Justyn Smith - Evangelist - A Heart For Revival Ministries - Former Pastor Crossroads Peoria - 309-265-4978
Bill Smith - Owner and CEO of Knockerball USA - 312-310-1644
Affiliations
- Golfing
- Outdoors
- Fishing
- Basketball
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pastor
Lifepointe Christian Church
06.2021 - 01.2024
Independent Contractor
Sharetown
09.2020 - Current
Youth Pastor/Teacher
Oak Level Baptist Church
08.2019 - 07.2020
Sales Agent
Knockerball USA
06.2019 - 06.2020
Corporate Trainer
Knockerball USA
06.2018 - 06.2019
Entrepreneur
Knockerball Peoria
02.2015 - 10.2019
Associate Pastor
Crossroads Baptist Church
11.2014 - 02.2019
Associate Pastor
Faith Baptist Church
07.2011 - 10.2014
Server
Cracker Barrell
10.2010 - 11.2018
Teacher
Oak Level Baptist Academy
08.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies
The Crown College of the Bible
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