Matthew Schmidt
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in staff development and budget management, honed at Dream City Church. Excelled in creating engaging kids and youth programs.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Kids & Youth Pastor
Dream City Church - Scottsdale
10.2022 - Current
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Mentored young adults through one-on-one counseling sessions, fostering personal development and spiritual growth.
- Implemented creative solutions for generating excitement about youth ministry events using multimedia presentations, games, and live music performances.
Associate Kids Pastor
Dream City Church - Phoenix
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
Kids Ministry Coordinator
Dream City Church - Phoenix
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with other ministry leaders to create cross-functional programs that engaged diverse groups within the church community.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
Customer Care Coordinator
Churchill Mortgage Corporation
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Took ownership of customers issues to follow problems through to resolution.
- Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries and concerns.
- Reduced customer complaints by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing solutions.
- Logged call information and solutions provided into internal database.
Education
Dream Center Leadership School
Los Angeles, CA 09.2016 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Phoenix, AZ06.2016
Skills
- Preaching
- Staff Development
- Budget Management
- Event Coordination
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Kids & Youth Pastor
Dream City Church - Scottsdale
10.2022 - Current
Associate Kids Pastor
Dream City Church - Phoenix
03.2021 - 10.2022
Kids Ministry Coordinator
Dream City Church - Phoenix
01.2019 - 02.2021
Dream Center Leadership School
09.2016 - 05.2017
Customer Care Coordinator
Churchill Mortgage Corporation
03.2016 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Lighthouse Christian Academy
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