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Education
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Jonathan Lowery

Jonathan Lowery

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Enthusiastic leader and teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Effective communicator with a winsome personality. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in any new adventure that allows the opportunity to create positive experiences for people.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Agent

New York Life Insurance Co
Norfolk , VA
2020.08 - Current
  • SIE & Series 6 Completed. Registered Representative
  • Reached milestone to become triggered agent in 2 months
  • Licensed to sell Insurance in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
  • Upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements
  • Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals

Lumber Associate

Home Depot
Chesapeake , VA
2020.08 - Current

Weekend job in addition to full - time job to create extra income throughout pandemic

Worship Pastor

Great Bridge Baptist Church
Chesapeake , VA
2014.07 - 2020.07
  • Increased participation in music ministry by 50% creating team of more than 110 people
  • Successfully managed yearly budget of $50,000. Consistently created ways to keep expenditures well beneath budget
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to music team, including four paid music employees
  • Provided inspiring and motivational music during worship services, programs, and events to uplift, encourage and communicate positive messages and values
  • Promoted fellowship within music ministry and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry
  • Used innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval
  • Delivered compassionate Pastoral care to community and led special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services

Minister of Music

Northside Baptist Church
Charlotte , NC
2007.11 - 2014.07
  • Increased size of Music Ministry Team by 30%
  • Provided dynamic praise and worship that complimented pastoral staff's mission to minister to entire church family
  • Managed music ministry budget of $30,000 and submitted required reports, estimates, and requests by deadlines
  • Managed three music ministry employees
  • Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service
  • Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission

Sales Consultant

City Chevrolet
Charlotte , NC
2007.02 - 2007.09
  • Collaborated with sales team to reach targets while meeting or exceeding personal quotas
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
  • Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions, and redirect concerns toward positive aspects
  • Established new customer accounts through perseverance, dedicated cold calling, and exceptional service
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and additional purchases
  • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings

Associate Minister of Music

Hickory Grove Baptist Church
Charlotte , NC
2001.01 - 2007.01
  • Assisted Music Minister to support all aspects of worship ministry for this 15,000 -member church
  • Led worship weekly in early Sunday service and Wednesday night service
  • Led Student Choirs, Senior Adult Choir, and Praise Teams
  • Increased Senior Adult Choir participation by 50%
  • Developed and oversaw budgets while working within cost restraints
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services

Education

Master of Music -

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX
1991

Bachelor of Music Education - Education

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC
1987

Skills

  • Ordained Pastor with 30 years of service
  • Multi State Insurance License for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
  • SIE and Series 6 Certified
  • Public speaking
  • Budget Management
  • Project Management
  • Customer service
  • Team Building
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Information gathering and analysis
  • Teaching
  • Supervision

Timeline

Insurance Agent

New York Life Insurance Co
2020.08 - Current

Lumber Associate

Home Depot
2020.08 - Current

Worship Pastor

Great Bridge Baptist Church
2014.07 - 2020.07

Minister of Music

Northside Baptist Church
2007.11 - 2014.07

Sales Consultant

City Chevrolet
2007.02 - 2007.09

Associate Minister of Music

Hickory Grove Baptist Church
2001.01 - 2007.01

Master of Music -

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Music Education - Education

Mars Hill University
Jonathan Lowery