AJ Carter
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Creative and energetic youth and young adult minister experienced in coordinating engaging events to support a vibrant community of Catholic youth and young adults. Dedicated to the teachings of the church and the catechesis of young people.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth and Young Adults Coordinator
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church
2021.08 - Current
- Increased the young adults community participation by 200% over the last 3 years
- Organized and coordinated ongoing young adult events and liturgical celebrations to foster unity among young adult community.
- Designed engaging youth programs that incorporated creative activities, team-building exercises, and age-appropriate theological discussions.
- Led small group Bible studies to promote a love for scripture and the teaching of the church.
- Organized and led mission trips, empowering participants to serve others through acts of kindness and service.
- Planned and conducted talks to serve the faculty and students at St. Thomas the Apostle School.
- Recruited trained, and supervised a team of volunteers to support youth ministry initiatives, enhancing program efficiency and reach.
Customer Relations and Retention Specialist
Nextiva
2019.12 - 2020.12
- Deescalated customers of all levels via phone to help them understand what was best for them
- Worked with customers to find product solutions to their business needs
- Save customers who are resolute on canceling Nextiva’s services
- Express empathy to customers in highly stressful situations
Coach and Youth Mentor (pre-k Through High School)
Arizona Sports Complex
2018.09 - 2020.03
- Coached youth on the importance of sportsmanship, character, and determination
- Kept great communication with parents to keep them up to date on the schedule
- Taught youth the fundamentals of the game of basketball and various drills.
Campus Minister And Young Adult Mentor
FOCUS Missionary Organization
2015.05 - 2017.07
- Worked closely with pastors and bishops to implement their vision for evangelization amongst the campus students.
- Led students in prayer and spiritual formation.
- Inspired personal growth among youth group participants through mentorship programs that focused on character development.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts for international mission trips.
- Implemented strategies for successful mission outreach to grow membership.
- Facilitated spiritual growth among congregation members, leading weekly services and bible study sessions.
Education
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Phoenix College
Phoenix, Arizona 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications Broadcast Journalism & Humanit
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12.2011
Skills
Strategic leadership
Servant-leader
Effective public speaker
Youth culture expert
Collaborator
Mission-oriented
Skills
Public speaking, community building, catechesis.
Timeline
Youth and Young Adults Coordinator
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church
2021.08 - Current
Customer Relations and Retention Specialist
Nextiva
2019.12 - 2020.12
Coach and Youth Mentor (pre-k Through High School)
Arizona Sports Complex
2018.09 - 2020.03
Campus Minister And Young Adult Mentor
FOCUS Missionary Organization
2015.05 - 2017.07
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Phoenix College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications Broadcast Journalism & Humanit
Nicholls State University
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