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Keith Schaeffer

Spokane,WA

Summary

Seasoned Senior Pastor with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach. Energetic Senior Pastor passionate about reaching people with good news. Familiar with church doctrine, music and scripture. Forward-thinking and well-coordinated with caring and dependable nature. Completed previous training in crisis response. Well-versed in scriptural texts, music and Eastern Orthodox doctrine. Highly organized and proactive Senior Pastor with a compassionate nature. Trained in grief counseling. Adept at overseeing budgets, resolving church conflicts and offering direction to church members and leaders. Highly effective at writing strong sermons, leading operations and counseling church members. Seeking to dedicate skills to small church in need of competent Senior Pastor.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Maintenance Technician

Cedar Property Management
Spokane, WA
06.2019 - Current
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
  • Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
  • Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
  • Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
  • Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs.
  • Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
  • Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.

Agricultural Applicator

Vico
Genesee, ID
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Delivered exemplary level of service to each client to build upon relationships for future business.
  • Operated all equipment and applied product materials according to specifications, preventing accidents and reducing overall waste.
  • Maneuvered equipment around and through tight spaces, avoiding over spraying and damaging or contaminating surrounding areas.
  • Kept abreast of all current [Type] application methods by conducting research and attending all offered training programs.
  • Filled sprayer tanks with measured chemicals for application, according to manufacturer formula specifications.
  • Identified vegetation diseases to determine appropriate chemical applications or treatments.
  • Practiced good safety habits and maintained clean and safe work environment.
  • Utilized required safety equipment and followed refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
  • Adhered to OSHA and Hazmat procedures for storing and handling materials.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions and issues to supervisor.

Agricultural Research Assistant

Syngenta Seeds
Cheney, WA
04.2015 - 04.2018
  • Collected laboratory samples for analysis, utilizing proper storage and disposal protocols.
  • Determined germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
  • Constructed data summaries to display research results and findings.
  • Implemented nitrogen and alternative fertilizer application methods to minimize leaching, runoff and denitrification.
  • Devised cultural methods and environmental controls to maintain agricultural facilities.
  • Recorded data pertaining to experimentation, research and animal care.
  • Weighed ingredients for laboratory testing.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Senior Pastor

Ione Assembly of God
Ione, WA
03.2008 - 07.2015
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
  • Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
  • Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
  • Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
  • Worked with leadership committee to set annual church master calendar
  • Managed 2 personnel in service of 50-member congregation.
  • Approved and administered church budget with $24000 in yearly expenditures.
  • Responded to crisis situations to offer support, prayer and counseling.
  • Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
  • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.

Education

Theology

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA
05.2019

Certification

  • Ordained Pastor Assemblies of God - 1984
  • Ordained Subdeacon Orthodox Church 2019

Timeline

Senior Maintenance Technician

Cedar Property Management
06.2019 - Current

Agricultural Applicator

Vico
03.2018 - 06.2019

Agricultural Research Assistant

Syngenta Seeds
04.2015 - 04.2018

Senior Pastor

Ione Assembly of God
03.2008 - 07.2015

Theology

Whitworth University
Keith Schaeffer