Kathy Melson
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Accomplished pastor with extensive experience in educational resource creation and volunteer training. Known for developing strategic ministry plans that drive community engagement and enhance spiritual growth, ready to leverage expertise for impactful outreach initiatives.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Jubilee Fellowship Church
Lone Tree, Colorado
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Developed effective programs and initiatives to address community needs.
- Facilitated volunteer training sessions on prayer support techniques.
Pastor
Resurrection Fellowship
Loveland, Colorado
02.1991 - 09.2020
- Facilitated Bible study groups and spiritual formation sessions for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with church leadership to design strategic ministry plans and goals.
- Organized special events, including holiday services and community gatherings, promoting engagement.
- Oversaw administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations of church activities and programs.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
- Maintained records of membership information, attendance data and contributions.
- Collaborated with staff to plan worship services, special events and outreach initiatives.
- Attended conferences or workshops related to pastoral development or religious studies.
- Recruited volunteers to serve in various roles within the church organization.
- Sought out opportunities for collaboration between churches within the local community.
- Composed correspondence related to church business or pastoral matters.
- Created Bible study materials for small group meetings, Sunday school classes and other educational activities.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
Waitress
Marriotts Camel Back Inn
Scottsdale, Arizona
08.1982 - 06.1984
- Provided excellent customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Assisted in training new staff on restaurant procedures and customer service standards.
- Handled guest complaints with professionalism and care.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Education
Health Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-1985
Skills
- Program development and strategic planning
- Educational resource creation
- Volunteer recruitment and community outreach
- Ordination services management
- Maintained and trained new employees with 5 star service standards at Camelback Inn
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pastor
Jubilee Fellowship Church
01.2021 - 01.2025
Pastor
Resurrection Fellowship
02.1991 - 09.2020
Waitress
Marriotts Camel Back Inn
08.1982 - 06.1984
Health Sciences
Arizona State University