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John Beaken

Latrobe,PA

Summary

Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Able to learn new concepts quickly.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Trainer

Chick-fil-A
Greensburg, PA
04.2019 - Current
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
  • Trained newly hired team members on in-store processes.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Sought to identify areas of improvement in the store and find solutions to productivity issues.

Young Adult Ministry Leader (Volunteer)

Charter Oak Church
Latrobe, PA
06.2021 - Current
  • Organized special events that were tailored towards engaging young adults spiritually and emotionally while also providing fun experiences they could look forward to throughout the year.
  • Mentored young adults through bi-weekly meetings and one-on-one conversations.
  • Led small group discussions on faith topics relevant to the lives of young adults.

Student Ministry Director (Volunteer)

Charter Oak Church
Greensburg, PA
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed innovative methods of teaching biblical principles to engage younger generations.
  • Partnered with student pastor to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
  • Created engaging messages delivered during weekly youth services.
  • Managed student ministry budget to ensure all funds were used appropriately.
  • Collaborated with parents to provide support for their children's spiritual development.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers for student ministry programs.

Student Ministry Intern

Charter Oak Church
Latrobe, PA
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Incorporated creative teaching methods into sermons or lessons that engage the attention of youth audiences.
  • Provided oversight for student programs, events, trips, and activities.
  • Assisted student pastor in day-to-day planning and administrative work.
  • Attended a missionary trip to Appalachia to help residents learn about Christianity and complete construction work.
  • Established meaningful relationships with students while providing guidance toward a closer relationship with God.
  • Created marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, emails. to promote upcoming events.

Sporting Goods Associate

Wal-Mart Supercenter
Latrobe, PA
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Maintained a clean, organized environment throughout the store.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive shopping experience.
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Answered customers' questions regarding product availability, prices, features, warranties.

Self Checkout Host

Wal-Mart Supercenter
Latrobe, PA
02.2017 - 01.2018
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance with the self-checkout process.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
  • Provided troubleshooting support when technical issues arose during checkout transactions.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Technology

Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA
05-2023

Skills

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • ReactJS
  • Some C Experience
  • Some Java Experience
  • Some Python Experience

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Young Adult Ministry Leader (Volunteer)

Charter Oak Church
06.2021 - Current

Student Ministry Director (Volunteer)

Charter Oak Church
01.2020 - 08.2021

Student Ministry Intern

Charter Oak Church
06.2019 - 08.2019

Trainer

Chick-fil-A
04.2019 - Current

Sporting Goods Associate

Wal-Mart Supercenter
01.2018 - 04.2019

Self Checkout Host

Wal-Mart Supercenter
02.2017 - 01.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Technology

Westmoreland County Community College
John Beaken