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Matthew Fulcher

Summary

Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of work environments (church setting and in corporate setting).

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Manager

Classy Chassis Car Wash
10.2022 - Current
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
  • Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Coordinated training programs for new hires, ensuring all team members were knowledgeable about company policies, safety practices, and job-specific skills.
  • Improved team productivity with targeted coaching and performance monitoring.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Youth Pastor

Christ Lutheran Church
10.2015 - 05.2023
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry and other church programs.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate to middle , high school and young adults in an engaging and relevant manner.
  • Helped run the Confirmation program with the Pastor.
  • Organized successful retreats that provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and fellowship among peers.
  • Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
  • Recruited volunteers from the congregation to assist in various aspects of the youth ministry program such as event planning or leading small groups during Bible studies or retreats.
  • Enhanced community outreach efforts by organizing mission trips, volunteer projects, and fundraising events.
  • Coordinated with other church staff to ensure that youth ministry activities aligned with overall mission of church.
  • Provided pastoral care and counseling to youth dealing with personal challenges, offering guidance and support.
  • Preached when Pastor was out or needed a break.
  • Worked along side of the afterschool program at the Church (Latchkey) for elementary kids.
  • Once a week would lead chapel for the church preschool program.

Youth Director

King of Kings Lutheran Church
08.2006 - 10.2015

Youth Director

First Presbyterian Church
08.2002 - 08.2006

Specialist

United States Army National Guard
02.2000 - 02.2006

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education

Concordia University
Portland, OR
05-2001

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Staff management
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Relationship building
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Hiring and training

Timeline

Site Manager

Classy Chassis Car Wash
10.2022 - Current

Youth Pastor

Christ Lutheran Church
10.2015 - 05.2023

Youth Director

King of Kings Lutheran Church
08.2006 - 10.2015

Youth Director

First Presbyterian Church
08.2002 - 08.2006

Specialist

United States Army National Guard
02.2000 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education

Concordia University

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