Michael Craig
Ventura,CA
Summary
My professional pursuit is to bring value to an organization through a commitment to excellence, dependability, integrity and teamwork. A bachelors degree in business has refined my skills in finance, a masters degree in religious studies has fueled my desire to live with integrity, five years in business management has strengthened my skills in achieving organizational objectives and over fifteen years as a Pastor has shown people to be the greatest asset of any organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Self Employed
Ventura, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Obtained Life and Health Insurance license. Currently serving as marketing director for local business with five locations while also producing final expense policies
- Served as primary contractor and project manager for a residential restoration project under my extended family's ownership
- Participated in the restoration and ownership transfer of multiple business properties under my extended family's ownership
Associate/Executive Pastor
Pathway Church
Redlands, CA
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Evaluated all aspects of the organization on both macro and micro levels
- Identified irregularities in financial practices and developed a strategy for achieving legal compliance
- Developed new processes for onboarding staff, achieving organizational objectives and enhancing communication within the organization
- Identified inefficiencies in staff utilization and developed more effective job descriptions and staff structure
- Partnered with leadership in navigating ever changing protocols for operation in the midst of a global pandemic
Discipleship Pastor
Cross Church
Springdale, AR
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Assimilated and provided organizational oversight to hundreds of individuals weekly
- Executed an effective communication strategy utilizing email, text, social media and people management software
- Volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling and oversight
- Launched, led and served as primary teacher to a large weekly small group gathering
- Coordinated team building opportunities, social events and community engagement
- Additional responsibilities included budget management, multi-site involvement, membership care and weekly public presentations
- Participation in primary area of responsibility increased 25% over two years
Associate/Teaching/Interim Pastor
Ventura Baptist Church
Ventura, CA
06.2005 - 05.2017
- For twelve years, served as the primary preaching pastor for our contemporary worship gathering
- Weekly public speaking presentations in large and small group contexts
- Significant involvement in budget management, company branding, promotional materials, social media/website improvements, facility revitalization, capital stewardship campaigns
- Designed and implemented organizational mission as well as assimilation processes
- Volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling and oversight
- On three separate occasions served as the primary lead in designing, coordinating and launching a new weekly experience focused on gathering people
Systems Analyst
Gospel Light
Ventura, CA
11.2004 - 05.2005
- Diagnosed and resolved errors in distribution processes
- Enhanced company branding and marketing strategies
- New customer acquisition
Funeral Director/Manager
Charles Carroll Funeral Homes
Ventura, CA
06.1999 - 09.2004
- Managed multiple funeral homes within a company consisting of five locations
- Staff management, budget oversight, inventory management, marketing, branding and coordination of all aspects of end of life arrangements
- Insurance sales and contract agreements
- Local community engagement and new client acquisition
Education
Masters In Religion - Church Ministries
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Lynchburg, VA2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA1999
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Public Speaking / Teaching / Counseling
- Budgeting / Financial Project Control
- Staff Management / Vision Casting
- Marketing / Branding
- Volunteer Recruitment & Training
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Facebook & Social Media Presence
Accomplishments
California Baptist University
Business student of the year 1999
Alpha Chi Honor Society
Placement in top ten of graduating class
Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
Academic excellence in business administration
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Self Employed
10.2020 - Current
Associate/Executive Pastor
Pathway Church
06.2020 - 09.2020
Discipleship Pastor
Cross Church
11.2017 - 05.2020
Associate/Teaching/Interim Pastor
Ventura Baptist Church
06.2005 - 05.2017
Systems Analyst
Gospel Light
11.2004 - 05.2005
Funeral Director/Manager
Charles Carroll Funeral Homes
06.1999 - 09.2004
Masters In Religion - Church Ministries
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management
California Baptist University
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