Nathan Rickard
Brentwood,TN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level bank or wealth management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Excelled in building strong working relationships and implementing effective training programs in Williamson County School's Transportation department. Demonstrated expertise in volunteer management and customer relations in All Nations United Methodist Church and Oak Factory Outlet, significantly enhancing community engagement and service delivery. Skilled in both interpersonal communication and administrative tasks, driving positive outcomes and organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bus Driver Trainer
Williamson County Schools
Franklin, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with regular passengers by providing friendly service, remembering names, engaging in conversations when appropriate.
- Contributed to company reputation for reliability by maintaining exceptional attendance record and punctuality rate.
- Trained new bus drivers in company policies, route navigation techniques, and safety protocols to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
- Implemented and improved bus driver training programs.
- Trained and mentored dozens of new drivers to the point of 95% + passing their road test.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on safety regulations and driving techniques.
Youth Pastor
All Nations United Methodist Church
Nicholasville, KY
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Attracted students to Christian faith and engagement in the church through ongoing growth and activities within the church.
- Recruiting and overseeing a team of volunteers to implement the above goal.
- Building and maintaining rapport with parents to support student's continual involvement and to equip their students in ongoing growth in their faith.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 11 to 18 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere that welcomed individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and belonging within the youth group.
- Facilitated collaboration among different age groups within the congregation through joint service projects and shared learning experiences.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Coordinated with other church staff to ensure that youth ministry activities aligned with overall mission of church.
Customer Fulfillment and Warehouse Associate
Oak Factory Outlet
Nicholasville, KY
02.2009 - 08.2020
- Provided precise fulfillment of customer furniture purchases through loading a customer's vehicle for safe transport and educating them on the assembly of their furniture. Also provided up to 10 furniture deliveries per day, extending the customer experience into the home.
- Offered the purchase of additional warranties and care packages to hundreds of customers over the years, often successfully since customers often will pay extra to further protect an expensive investment such as furniture.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore 08.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Bible And Theology
Asbury College
Wilmore 08.2003 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Hart High School
Hart 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Problem-solving aptitude
Customer Relations
Mentoring abilities
Teaching
Volunteer Management
Budget Management
Budget Development
Timeline
Bus Driver Trainer
Williamson County Schools
01.2022 - Current
Youth Pastor
All Nations United Methodist Church
08.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Divinity
Asbury Theological Seminary
08.2015 - 05.2020
Customer Fulfillment and Warehouse Associate
Oak Factory Outlet
02.2009 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Bible And Theology
Asbury College
08.2003 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Hart High School
08.1999 - 05.2003
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