Justin Whited
Reading,MI
Summary
Dynamic leader and mentor with a proven track record at The Church At Martinsburg, adept at empowering teams and fostering youth development. Leveraged strong interpersonal skills and teaching acumen to build a thriving youth ministry post-COVID. Excelled in creating engaging programs and driving initiatives that enhanced community engagement and youth participation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Ministry Team Leader
The Church At Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Volunteer Roll
- Served the church as a deacon
- Helped to create and build a youth ministry coming out of COVID
- Oversaw 6th-12th grade ministries
- Developed a teaching plan
- Led youth conferences and outings
Sales Consultant
Younger Toyota
Hagerstown, MD
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Offered comprehensive knowledge of vehicle operations and brand features.
- Outlined sales, warranty and service procedures.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Prepared purchased vehicles and completed final delivery checks.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
- Demonstrated vehicle features and conducted test drives.
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
- Met customers on lot and in showroom to discuss available vehicles and options.
- Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services
- Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features
- Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns
- Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment
Pastor of Student Ministry
CenterPoint Bible Church
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers
- Taught and counseled youth ages 10 to 18
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses
Seasonal Work
Nutrients AG Solutions
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction
- Inspected in going and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
- Used equipment such as fork lift and loader to process excess materials and support recycling efforts
Student Ministry Pastor
Cornerstone Baptist Church
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Created yearly teaching strategies
- Revamped 1st-5th grade Sunday morning programming
- Organized monthly student events
- Facilitated student small groups
- Organized and led summer mission trips and retreats
- Designed and launched an after school program for students to one of the local middle schools
- Involved with local FCA programs in local public schools
- Training and mentoring volunteer leaders
- Student and parent counseling
Porter
Seymour Ford Lincoln
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Car upkeep
- Cleaned in and around the buildings, prioritizing safety at all times
- Hosed down and swept steps and sidewalks
- Dismantled, cleaned and replaced light fixtures
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash
- Snow Removal
- Move or rearrange vehicles
Education
Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry
Clarks Summit University
PA2015
Skills
- Team player/Builder
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Reliable
- Encourager
- Teaching
- Mentor/Coaching
Timeline
Youth Ministry Team Leader
The Church At Martinsburg
09.2022 - 07.2024
Sales Consultant
Younger Toyota
06.2020 - 08.2024
Pastor of Student Ministry
CenterPoint Bible Church
07.2018 - 12.2019
Seasonal Work
Nutrients AG Solutions
03.2018 - 06.2019
Student Ministry Pastor
Cornerstone Baptist Church
04.2016 - 03.2018
Porter
Seymour Ford Lincoln
04.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry
Clarks Summit University