Michael Otto
Overland Park
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Ministries Director
Colonial Presbyterian Church
05.2019 - Current
- Hired multiple staff, as well as developed their leadership and interpersonal skills individually and in a team atmosphere
- Oversaw multiple healthy and growing budgets and fundraising of over $70,000 annually
- Recruited, trained, and developed a framework to grow over 40 volunteers corporately as well as individually
- Lead a Summer Intern Program by recruiting 12-15 college interns, and developing their leadership, interpersonal skills and communication
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Mentored and lead two student leadership teams, fostering their personal development and leadership skills.
- Maintained accurate records of client membership, attendance, and financials, enabling informed decision-making by leadership.
Student Pastor
Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Responsible for yearlong event planning and implementation
- Organized mission trips to promote service opportunities, encouraging personal growth for participants.
- Implemented creative spiritual services that engaged audiences, resulting in increased attendance rates.
- Provided grief care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support.
- Upheld organizational governance by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Middle School Director
Young Life
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Responsible for personal and corporate fundraising of over $100,000 annually
- Provided strategic vision starting up a new chapter in a local community, working with local stake-holders and civic leaders.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials like newsletters or bulletins that effectively communicated key messages.
Education
Biblical Studies -
Manhattan Christian College
Manhattan, KSMasters of Global Leadership -
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA06.2024
Skills
- Public speaking
- Data management
- Budgeting and finance
- Self-motivated
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- StrategySolutions
- Community engagement
- Strong verbal comm
- Volunteer management
Other
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Proficient
- Publisher
- Shelby Finance
- Windows
- Mac OSX-Proficient
- Internet-Email Utilities
- Worship Planner
- Pro Presenter
Certification
Skillpath-Coaching and Team building Workshop for Managers & Supervisors
Timeline
Student Ministries Director
Colonial Presbyterian Church
05.2019 - Current
Student Pastor
Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church
09.2017 - 05.2019
Middle School Director
Young Life
05.2014 - 08.2017
Masters of Global Leadership -
Fuller Theological Seminary
Biblical Studies -
Manhattan Christian College
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