Nate Davis
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
Strong people skills and fueled by equipping, encouraging, and empowering those in my sphere of influence towards their goals and dreams. Comfortable in most leadership positions, speaking and leading from stage, and highly enjoy working side by side on healthy, well-oiled teams. Long-term career goals are rooted in mission, purpose, and deeply caring about what I’m putting my head, hands, and heart to.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
THE RETREAT AT CHURCH CREEK
Charleston, SC
04.2021 - Current
- I curate, implement, and oversee a weekly 4 day experience for 15-20 Christian Church Pastors. The goal is to provide them a place to rest and retreat from their busy and demanding schedules so they feel refreshed when they return.
- From the moment they get off the plane, meals, fishing trips, and conversation time, I keep the pulse of all they need while with us. Every group and every day is different which requires close discernment and understanding of what each moment needs.
WORSHIP PASTOR
SEACOAST CHURCH
Mount Pleasant, SC
01.2001 - Current
- Seacoast Church is and has been one of the most influential Churches in the world the past 25 years. My responsibilities have varied over the past 2 decades with them but my role as a Worship Leader and Pastor has stayed consistent. The list below is inclusive of most of what I've done but not exhaustive.
- Coordinated music, teams, special elements and any other creative needs for weekend worship services.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support worship services.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers and staff.
- Helped develop an original music culture.
- Supported lead pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs of the church.
- Helped church members, staff, and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of worship ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms.
PRIVATE CONSULTANT
FRANCOLIN FARMS
Nashville, TN
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Landowner was new to the Regenerative Agriculture sector and requested assistance in development and implementation of creating a Orchard and Garden Plan for upcoming seasons.
- Authored detailed work plans to meet Farm priorities and deadlines.
- Assisted in job description, interviews, and hiring of a Produce Manager for the farm.
- Delivered outstanding service to landowner to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
PROJECT MANAGER/LEAD FARMER
SILO FARMS
CHARLESTON, SC
05.2018 - 04.2020
- I was hired by the landowner to build and create a working farm
- From ideas, concepts, development, and implementation I oversaw turning a fallow 300-acre strawberry farm into a modern diverse regenerative farm
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for landowner.
- Rotationally grazed multi species livestock to begin improving soil quality.
- Created no till market gardens that organically grew a diverse palate of fruit and vegetables.
- Oversaw and managed our contracted timber management team that cleared junk pine forest for more pasture and silvopasture.
- Created and planted a small diverse fruit tree orchard
- Contracted and managed teams that dug wells, built fence, and laid irrigation to service 100 acres of the property.
- Finalized project financial assumptions while collaborating with financial controllers and landowner.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Provided outstanding service to landowner through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
OWNER/OPERATOR
GROW
Charleston, SC
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Created a business that taught clients how to grow and raise the food that they ate and provided them with the necessary infrastructure to do so.
- Designed and built backyard gardens for clients.
- For interested clients, I offered a monthly coaching service that walked them through the growing season all the way to harvest.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
FARM CARETAKER
WANDO FARMS
Awendaw, SC
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked on a privately owned, 500 acre property doing Forest and Wildlife management for hunting club as well as keeping the public use grounds maintained and manicured.
- Developed and implemented a community garden for land owners.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MANAGER
THORNHILL FARM
Charleston, SC
06.2011 - 09.2012
- I developed, implemented, and managed one of the first pasture based and rotationally grazed multi species livestock operations in the area of Charleston, SC.
- Developed and maintained relationships with Charleston's best chefs and provided them with their product needs from the farm.
- Led tours and workshops where I taught the why and how behind my production models for each species.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
WORSHIP PASTOR
MOSAIC CHURCH
Huntersville, NC
01.2008 - 01.2011
- I led and managed the Worship, Production, and Creative departments of the church.
- Curated and coordinated all weekend experience elements for worship services.
- Recruited and managed volunteers for the worship, creative, and production teams.
- Supported the Lead Pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs of the Church. Helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wando High School
Mt. Pleasant, SC06.1997
Skills
- Leader
- Strong Service Mindset
- Visionary
- Strong Motivational Skills
- Creative
- Problem Solver
Timeline
PRIVATE CONSULTANT
FRANCOLIN FARMS
11.2021 - 03.2022
EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
THE RETREAT AT CHURCH CREEK
04.2021 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER/LEAD FARMER
SILO FARMS
05.2018 - 04.2020
FARM CARETAKER
WANDO FARMS
01.2013 - 01.2015
OWNER/OPERATOR
GROW
01.2012 - 06.2015
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MANAGER
THORNHILL FARM
06.2011 - 09.2012
WORSHIP PASTOR
MOSAIC CHURCH
01.2008 - 01.2011
WORSHIP PASTOR
SEACOAST CHURCH
01.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wando High School