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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer work
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Kirk Ratliff

St.louis,MO

Summary

Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder Fabricator

L.e. Sauer Machine
09.2022 - Current

My responsibilities include but are not limited to Metal prep,welding Aluminum, stainless, and mild steel, I also make custom knives for industrial machinery, and I work on the lazer table cutting metal.

Maintenance Technician

Sunrise Senior Living Center
02.2019 - 06.2021

My responsibilities included but were not limited turning rooms which included drywall repair,plumbing, electrical, wood working, deep carpet cleaning, painting, executive work orders, and the day-to-day operations of keeping the facility running.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies, Emphasis On Biblical Studies

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

ITT Technical Institute
St Louis, MO
05.2011

GED -

G.E.D
Red Bud, IL
06.1997

Skills

  • Torch Cutting
  • Materials Selection
  • Welding
  • Surface Preparation

Accomplishments

My first book was released in 2018 and is titled The Simplicity of a Practical Jesus. This book is a compilation of 170 short inspiration's for spiritual growth.

My second book is titled When Dreams Come True. This book is all about helping people to understand their purpose in Jesus and how to fulfill that purpose in this earth.

My third book is titled The Simple Practical Truth According to Matthew. This book is a commentary on the book of Matthew for the every day believer.

I am currently finishing a third book which is titled The Simple Practical Truth According to Proverbs.

My next book will be titled I Am because He is!

All of my books can be purchased on Amazon in both digital download and paperback. The proceeds of the first book go to Christine Cains The A21 campaign for helping women and children out of sex trafficking.

Volunteer work

I served as a volunteer Chaplin in the local nursing home as well as the local hospital for 2 years. My duties included but were not limited to holding chapel services twice a week as well as visiting and praying with patients and families. 


I also held a bible study for 3 years that met once a week. My curriculum included The Purple Book which was a work book that covers biblical foundations with an emphasis on building strong disciples. I also utilized Joyce Meyers workbook The Battlefield of the mind. Other studies included various books of the Bible. 


I also facilitated a class on how to study the Bible utilizing various resources to rightly divide the Word of God.


I have held a mentoring program for 10 years which includes but is not limited to calling new converts and discipeling them on a daily basis. This would include morning prayer as well as answering questions pertaining to the Word of God. I provide a sense of accountability in their daily reading and pursuit of God in their lives. 


I have also written  a daily blog/ inspirational and sent them out via text/ email to hundreds for 10 years. 


Timeline

Welder Fabricator

L.e. Sauer Machine
09.2022 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Sunrise Senior Living Center
02.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies, Emphasis On Biblical Studies

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

ITT Technical Institute

GED -

G.E.D
Kirk Ratliff