Summary
Overview
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Education
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Jordan Knauer

Pilot Point,TX

Summary

Versatile and mission-driven professional with over a decade of diverse experience spanning the financial sector, ministry leadership, and non-profit development. Demonstrated success in the financial industry (2011–2017), progressing from teller to banker while gaining expertise in lending, investments, and account management. Transitioned into ministry, where I led three distinct departments—children, youth, and outreach—developing and managing programs that served important community needs. Most recently served in a non-profit leadership role, overseeing development and communications to support foster care initiatives. Directed all aspects of fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic communications, leading a creative team of five people to manage digital, print, and media outreach. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, build lasting relationships, and drive impact across both corporate and mission-based environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications & Development

Backyard Orphans
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Communications: Managed a team for all print materials, website, design, email, newsletters, and social media for Backyard Orphans.
  • Development: Planned and executed all fundraising events or campaigns. Maintained donor relationships.

Next Generation Director & Community Outreach

Trilogy Community Church
03.2017 - 01.2024
  • Next Generation Director: Lead the kids and youth ministry at the church.
  • Community Outreach: Lead all local and international ministry projects.

Branch Banker

Branch Banking and Trust, BB&T
06.2014 - 03.2017
  • Managed client relationships, credit counseling, lending, investments, and account management.

Banker & Teller

Chase Bank
08.2011 - 05.2014
  • Managed client relationships, lending, account management, and transactions.

Education

No Degree -

Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX

High School Diploma -

Ozark High School
Ozark, MO
05-2008

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Critical thinking and problem resolution
  • Organization and time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Communications & Development

Backyard Orphans
01.2024 - 05.2025

Next Generation Director & Community Outreach

Trilogy Community Church
03.2017 - 01.2024

Branch Banker

Branch Banking and Trust, BB&T
06.2014 - 03.2017

Banker & Teller

Chase Bank
08.2011 - 05.2014

No Degree -

Nelson University

High School Diploma -

Ozark High School
Jordan Knauer