Michael Emrick
Ashland,OH
Summary
I am a hardworking and reliable worker with experience in many different fields including: food industry, retail, leadership training, Bible teaching, camp management, event planning, Media, and ESL. I am outgoing and know how to work with teams and clients of all backgrounds (having worked with cross-cultural teams on three continents).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Missionary Intern
Word of Life International Ministries
Pottersville, NY
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Trained Student Leaders in Hispanic local churches.
- Trained Church Leaders in Hispanic local churches.
- Teaching the Bible to teenagers and children.
- Leading a team of college students.
- Planned and organized outreach events for evangelism purposes.
- Spanish acquisition.
- Inter-cultural team work and conflict resolution.
ESL Teacher
Iftin Education Center
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Assessed student progress through written tests, oral quizzes and other forms of assessment.
- Conducted weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions with students needing extra assistance.
- Collaborated with other teachers in order to develop new ideas for classroom lessons and activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance throughout the semester.
- Provided feedback on assignments, tests and exams in a timely manner.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for all students regardless of cultural background or ability level.
- Taught A2 level students of Somali and Oromo backgroud.
Summer Camp Crew Unit Leader
Word of Life Island
Schroon Lake, NY
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with registration process for campers and staff, ensuring all paperwork was completed accurately.
- Organized and maintained supplies for activities and events throughout the summer camp season.
- Enforced rules and regulations set by the summer camp administration while managing behavior issues when necessary.
- Developed creative activities that promoted team building skills among camp staff ages.
- Planned and Executed weekly Activities and Bible Lessons.
- Facilitated Communication between Work area supervisors.
- Helped manage a crew kitchen workers.
- Helped manage a crew of boat drivers.
- Facilitated and managed mentorship and discipleship between 8 mentors and 20 students.
- Discipled and mentored 8 Work Area Supervisors.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan special theme days or end-of-summer celebrations.
- Fielded inbound phone calls and emails, navigating sensitive conversations regarding accounts, injuries and behavior issues.
Server / Host / Carryout
Bob Evans Restaurant
Columbus, OH
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Greeted customers and answered questions related to products and services.
- Assisted with seating guests, taking reservations, and managing wait lists.
- Provided excellent customer service by ensuring orders were accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing change, and balancing the cash drawer.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area including tables, chairs, floors, windowsills.
- Organized menus for each table according to established standards.
- Verified that all orders were correct before serving them to customers.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner while providing solutions in order to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
- Utilized point-of-sale system to process transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Stocked supplies such as silverware, condiments, napkins throughout the shift.
- Communicated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth operation of restaurant activities.
Missionary Intern
Word Of Life International Ministries
Belem, PA, Brazil
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Planned and organized outreach events for evangelism and discipleship purposes.
- Created ESL curriculum for college students.
- Teaching ESL for college students of various proficiency levels.
- Leadership training in local churches.
- Photography for events and trainings
- Leading media teams for events.
- Portuguese Language acquisition.
- Inter-cultural team work and conflict resolution.
- Planned and executed community development programs.
- Translating materials from English to Portuguese.
- Bible Teaching.
Server / Host / Carry Out
Bob Evans Restaurant
Columbus, OH
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Greeted customers and answered questions related to products and services.
- Assisted with seating guests, taking reservations, and managing wait lists.
- Provided excellent customer service by ensuring orders were accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing change, and balancing the cash drawer.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area including tables, chairs, floors, windowsills.
- Organized menus for each table according to established standards.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner while providing solutions in order to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
- Utilized point-of-sale system to process transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Stocked supplies such as silverware, condiments, napkins throughout the shift.
- Completed daily side work tasks assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Followed opening and closing procedures as outlined by management team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items in order to assist customers with their selections.
Summer Camp Unit Leader
Word of Life Coast
Hudson, FL
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Summer Camp Administration.
- Planned and Executed Summer Camp Games and Activities.
- Led a group of 8 camp counselors.
- Discipled Camp Counselors throughout the course of the summer.
- Enforced rules and regulations set by the summer camp administration while managing behavior issues when necessary.
- Facilitated communication between parents and guardians of campers regarding upcoming events or changes in routine schedules.
- Assisted with registration process for campers and staff, ensuring all paperwork was completed accurately.
- Supervised children in the dining hall during meal times to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Conducted daily check-ins with campers and Counselors to assess their well-being and answer any questions they had.
Summer Camp Counselor
Word of Life Coast
Hudson, FL
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
- Ensured that all rules were followed at the camp grounds.
- Organized games and sports activities to keep campers entertained.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among different age groups of campers.
- Discipled and taught the Bible to campers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Bible And Theology
Word of Life Bible Institute
Pottersville, NY08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - TESL (Non-Licensure)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Educational Leadership
- Group Facilitation
- Evangelism Experience
- Training Proficiency
- Community Outreach
- Individual Counseling Skills
- Fundraising and Donations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible Schedule
- Event Planning
- Portuguese Language
- Semi-Conversational Spanish
- Teaching
- Lightroom
- Photography
- Peer Mentoring
- Customer Service
- Cross-Cultural Teamwork
- Cross-Cultural Customer Service
- Classroom Organization
- Delivering Presentations and Speeches
Affiliations
- Basketball Player
- Soccer Player
- Drummer
- Amateur Photographer
Languages
Portuguese
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Iftin Education Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Missionary Intern
Word of Life International Ministries
08.2022 - 12.2023
Summer Camp Crew Unit Leader
Word of Life Island
05.2022 - 08.2022
Server / Host / Carryout
Bob Evans Restaurant
01.2022 - 06.2022
Missionary Intern
Word Of Life International Ministries
01.2020 - 12.2021
Summer Camp Unit Leader
Word of Life Coast
05.2019 - 08.2019
Summer Camp Counselor
Word of Life Coast
06.2018 - 08.2018
Server / Host / Carry Out
Bob Evans Restaurant
11.2015 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Bible And Theology
Word of Life Bible Institute
Bachelor of Arts - TESL (Non-Licensure)
Liberty University
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