Larry Kettle
Grand Junction,Colorado
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 35 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and pastoral staff. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Find My Purpose LLC
Grand Junction, Colorado
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Coordinated with technical and IT teams to develop company website and create online advertisements.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
Lead Pastor
Moab First Assembly of God
Moab, UT
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided spiritual guidance and leadership to church members.
- Organized weekly worship services, Bible study groups, prayer meetings, and other special events.
- Created sermon outlines and delivered inspirational sermons on Sunday mornings.
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with church members through pastoral care visits.
- Gathered feedback from congregation on programs and activities in order to plan future initiatives.
- Managed budgeting process to ensure financial stability of the church's operations.
- Organized outreach programs that provided assistance to local communities in need.
- Facilitated communication between volunteers, staff members, and outside organizations as needed.
- Coordinated with other churches in the area for joint ministry opportunities.
- Attended conferences related to religious topics or current issues facing churches.
- Collaborated with music directors and choir leaders to create inspiring worship experiences.
- Researched current trends in religion and theology to keep up-to-date on issues affecting churches today.
- Oversaw all aspects of facility maintenance including repairs, upgrades..
- 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.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
Education
Diploma - Pastoral Ministries
11-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies
Skills
- Sales Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Business Growth
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Sales Negotiation
- Customer Relations
- Business Launch
- Negotiation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Lead Pastor - Moab First Assembly of God
06.2020 - 05.2022
Owner - Find My Purpose LLC
08.2018 - 02.2023
Berean University of The Assemblies of God - Diploma, Pastoral Ministries
Northwest University - Some College (No Degree), Biblical Studies