Jeffrey Wright
Lead Pastor
Falls Church,Virginia
Summary
Mission-driven leader with more than 30 years' experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating an effective, inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. People focused, highly welcoming and accomplished in developing leaders and shepherding new and existing church members. Successful leader in established organizations as well as in church planting environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Facility Solutions Manager/ Director of Operations
City Wide of Southern Arizona
Tucson , Az
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Lead Pastor
Skyline Vineyard Church
Falls Church, United States
03.2013 - 03.2022
- Identified, developed and assigned leaders roles and responsibilities.
- Worked with leadership team to develop positive team culture focusing on excellent guest experience.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Worked with congregation of 100 to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and other ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
Mailhandler
United States Postal Service, USPS
Dulles, VA
07.1994 - 09.2018
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties as union shop steward.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Managed up to 45 employees in daily mail processing routine.
Grocery Stock Clerk
Shoppers Food Warehouse
Centreville, VA
09.1992 - 09.1994
- Provided excellent customer service by offering assistance with locating or retrieving requested merchandise.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Changed sales floor signs to show current pricing and support product promotions.
- Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Took on customer service duties as needed, contributing with teams of up to 5 to achieve top ratings in satisfaction surveys.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Collaborated with backroom and receiving team, working night shifts to support inventory fulfillment goals.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles
- Maintained fitness in order to move merchandise efficiently and safely
- Demonstrated strong communication skills and understanding of packing slip processing requirements
- Assisted in development of trainees, providing instruction and support to optimize readiness
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
07.1987 - 06.1991
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Coordinated and enforces team member placement and distribution of fire.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $15,000.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
Education
No Degree - Church Leadership
Vineyard Leadership Institute
Anaheim, CA 02.2011 - 09.2012
No Degree -
School of Infantry
Camp Lejuene, NC. 10.1987 - 01.1988
High School Diploma -
Falls Church High School
Falls Church, VA 09.1983 - 06.1987
Skills
Spiritual leadership
Accomplishments
- Awarded City Wide Achievers Club award for 2024 Q2- 100% customer retention/ $150,000 sales.
- Meritoriously promoted to E4 during Operation Desert Storm.
- Planted Skyline Vineyard Church in March of 2013 and grew to 120 members and attenders.
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Achieved organizational efficiency through effectively helping with re-zoning manager accounts.
Timeline
Facility Solutions Manager/ Director of Operations
City Wide of Southern Arizona
04.2022 - 10.2024
Lead Pastor
Skyline Vineyard Church
03.2013 - 03.2022
No Degree - Church Leadership
Vineyard Leadership Institute
02.2011 - 09.2012
Mailhandler
United States Postal Service, USPS
07.1994 - 09.2018
Grocery Stock Clerk
Shoppers Food Warehouse
09.1992 - 09.1994
No Degree -
School of Infantry
10.1987 - 01.1988
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
07.1987 - 06.1991
High School Diploma -
Falls Church High School
09.1983 - 06.1987
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