Nicholas Millen
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Dynamic professional skilled in youth mentorship and conflict resolution. Successfully led group initiatives and organized retreats, enhancing leadership skills and fostering teamwork among young members, aiming to drive community engagement and spiritual growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Youth Pastor
Hope Church
Sturgis, South Dakota
08.2025 - Current
- Led youth group meetings to foster spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Organized and facilitated retreats to enhance youth leadership skills and teamwork.
- Developed curriculum materials to support educational programs for young members.
- Coordinated volunteer opportunities for youth within the community and church events.
- Collaborated with families to address youth needs and promote a supportive environment.
- Planned and executed special events to engage youth in church initiatives and missions.
- Coordinated summer camps and other recreational activities.
- Maintained regular communication with parents of youth members.
- Assisted in coordinating special events such as holiday parties, concerts.
- Provided spiritual guidance and mentorship to youth members.
- Managed ministry budget and documented all purchases.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Counseled teens on life issues such as relationships, peer pressure, and self-esteem.
- Recruited volunteers to help with various church events.
- Facilitated small groups focused on discipleship development.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed by teens or their families.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists, or doctors for necessary care.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
Retreat Center Team Lead
Black Hills Retreat Center
Deadwood, South Dakota
06.2022 - 12.2025
- operated and instructed recreational use of climbing wall, zipline, archery.
- Engaged in daily food prep and proper food handling in kitchen environments.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of camp facilities and equipment.
- Mentored junior staff in effective camper management techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance program delivery and participant experience.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations following established procedures set forth by the camp director.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as sweeping floors, mopping surfaces, replenishing supplies.
- Engaged in staining, painting, and construction work, such as pouring concrete, carpentry, and outdoor grounds maintenance.
- daily and weekly deep cleaning, including laundry, changing broken or worn equipment as needed.
- Assisted with meal preparation including serving meals, setting tables, and cleaning up afterwards.
- Assisted in maintaining the cleanliness of the campsite by tidying up common areas after use.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Conferred with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
- Led group devotionals for camp staff to improve morale and build spiritual relationships.
- Team Lead.
- Prepared and served meals to over 250 guests, resulting in a satisfactory dining experience.
- Deep-cleaned cabins and grounds to ensure a secure and sanitary environment.
- Responded to guests needs with a positive attitude, resulting in positive customer satisfaction.
- Operated cash registers efficiently and effectively, quickly processing customers needs to provide customer contentment.
- prepared and served late night food such as wings, burgers, cheese curds, pizza rolls, fries.
- facilitated duties and answered staff's questions and concerns resulting in an organized and well-managed staff.
Student Librarian Assistant
Nelson University
Waxahachie, Texas
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Assisted patrons in locating library resources and materials.
- Managed circulation desk operations and checked in/out library items.
- Provided reference support to students using online databases.
- Maintained inventory of library materials and assisted with cataloging.
- Trained new student assistants on library procedures and technology.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance resource accessibility for users.
- Answered patron inquiries via phone, email and in person.
- Conducted daily inventory of library materials to ensure accuracy of holdings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current library resources and services offered.
- Prepared documents for interlibrary loan requests.
- Scanned documents to create digital copies for the library collection.
- Inputted data into the library's computer system to update patron records.
- Developed instructional handouts on how to use various online databases.
- Processed new library materials for circulation including cataloging, labeling, shelving.
- Organized shelves by subject area and alphabetically.
- Provided reference services to patrons regarding library policies and procedures.
- Helped maintain a clean and safe environment in the library by tidying shelves and furniture.
- Troubleshooted basic technical issues with computers and other equipment in the library.
- Trained volunteers on proper usage of library equipment.
- Assisted patrons with locating library materials, such as books and periodicals.
- Returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
- Greeted patrons upon entrance to library and offered assistance with needs or issues.
- Developed strong understanding of cataloging books and other materials through various methods.
- Enforced current library policies fairly with patrons.
- Maintained accurate library records for inventory of periodicals and books.
- Handled daily tasks, facility maintenance and security to support staff members.
- Maintained well-rounded knowledge of automated library systems and reference data to share with patrons and visitors.
- Checked circulation desk regularly to keep appropriate numbers of books and periodicals available to patrons.
- Operated networked and standalone PCs, photocopier, fax machine, and scanner.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving patron issues and inquiries efficiently.
- Trained new staff and volunteers on library systems and customer service protocols.
- Implemented and monitored compliance with library policies and procedures.
- Conducted periodic weeding and inventory control to maintain current library collections.
- Oversaw the organization and shelving of library materials to ensure ease of access.
- Utilized library database software to catalog, track, and update materials.
- Conducted basic reference services and guided patrons in using library resources.
- Processed new materials including books, magazines, and multimedia for circulation.
- Maintained accurate library records, including cataloging and inventory management.
- Provided technical support to patrons using library computers and online resources.
- Oversaw check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Sorted books, publications, and other items according to established procedures.
- Classified and catalogued items according to content and purpose.
- Opened and closed library during specified hours and secured library equipment.
- Delivered and retrieved items to and from departments by hand or push carts.
- Oversaw photocopiers, scanners and computers and instructed patrons in proper use.
- Managed reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library and removing out-of-date items.
- Answered routine inquiries and referred patrons to librarians.
- Instructed patrons on using reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Designed or maintained online library catalogs.
Seasonal Freezer Worker
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor
Le Mars, Iowa
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured cleanliness of the freezer area and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow during peak hours.
- Identified and reported equipment malfunctions to management promptly.
- Conducted regular inspections of frozen goods for quality assurance.
- Assisted in unloading and stocking frozen goods into the freezer.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials in the freezer area.
- Packaged finished goods for shipping per customer specifications.
- Checked orders for accuracy before loading onto delivery trucks.
- Strictly adhered to all health regulations while working in the freezer environment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates.
- Loaded pallets with frozen products ready for shipment or storage.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Merchandiser
Chesterman
Sioux City, IA
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure product availability and proper stock levels.
- Developed and maintained attractive product displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
- Inspected shipments for quality control purposes prior to stocking shelves or racks with merchandise.
- Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
Seasonal Warehouse Order Picker
Chesterman
Sioux City , IA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated equipment to efficiently pick and fulfill customer orders.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order processing tasks.
- Inspected incoming stock for quality and accuracy before storage.
- Utilized warehouse management systems to track inventory levels accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout the warehouse workspace.
- Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
- Followed safety procedures while working in the warehouse environment.
- Transported goods within the warehouse using manual or electric powered lift trucks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure that all tasks were completed on time.
- Organized order picking by utilizing bin locations, product codes, and other identifying information.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Stacked picked items onto pallets according to customer specifications and delivery deadlines.
- Loaded merchandise onto carts or pallets for transport to designated areas.
- Assembled customer orders from stock using a variety of tools such as knives, tape guns.
- Maintained cleanliness of the warehouse area by sweeping floors, dusting shelves, and removing debris.
- Reported any discrepancies between inventory records and physical counts to supervisors immediately.
- Adhered to company policies related to quality assurance standards.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, local laws and regulations related to health and safety.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Intercultural Studies
Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX04-2025
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX12-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Youth mentorship
- Curriculum development
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Delegation of tasks and responsibilities
- Radical hospitality
Affiliations
Volunteer, Child Evangelism Fellowship –– Sioux City, IA (2016-2018
Accomplishments
Head Resident Assistant
- Led and advised a team of Resident Assistants through university policies, safety procedures, and residential life.
- Planned and scheduled weekly team meetings with the RA team.
- Modeled a responsible and mature spokesperson for the dorm hall to other residential students.
- Highly competitive position awarded to students after an extensive interview ans training process.
- Leadership position inside the university designed to help other students with everyday life.
- Successfully organized outreach events to the entirety of the university.
- Successfully organized and led various spiritual development activities such as devotionals, worship and prayer nights, chapels, etc.
- Created a welcoming and inclusive environment in the dorm hall by connecting with residents and planning social/educational events.
- Uphold university behavioral standards and housing policies.
- Serve as a point of contact for residents, providing guidance, advice, and assistance with personal concerns and roommate conflicts.
- Conduct regular safety rounds, educate residents on safety procedures, and respond to emergencies.
- Assist with tasks such as room roster accuracy, facility management, and reporting maintenance issues.
- On call for periods of time for things such as emergencies, residential needs, and maintenance issues.
- Attended and led mandatory staff meetings, training sessions, and events.
Timeline
Part-Time Youth Pastor
Hope Church
08.2025 - Current
Retreat Center Team Lead
Black Hills Retreat Center
06.2022 - 12.2025
Student Librarian Assistant
Nelson University
09.2021 - 12.2024
Seasonal Freezer Worker
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor
05.2021 - 08.2021
Seasonal Warehouse Order Picker
Chesterman
05.2019 - 08.2019
Merchandiser
Chesterman
06.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Intercultural Studies
Nelson University
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Nelson University