Marital Status: Married- Taylor Bozeman (October 10, 2020)
Taylor is a Elementary School Teacher in Houston County. She graduated from Mercer University in 2023 with a dual degree in General and Special Education.
Hobbies/ Interests: Spending time with my wife and son, our favorite things to do are traveling, fishing, camping and playing pickleball together. I am an avid bass fisherman and duck hunter. I enjoy playing basketball, volleyball ping pong, fishing in the ocean and the river and hunting (deer, doves, pheasant, hogs, and coyotes).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor (Full Time)
Encounter Church of Middle Georgia
Macon, GA
03.2025 - Current
Carried out all student ministry administrative and ministerial duties including:
Preparing sermons and facilitating weekly Wednesday night teaching
Weekly Sunday School teaching
Recruitment, organization, and discipleship of a youth leader team in the leading of small groups and individual group events
Mentored junior staff and volunteers, cultivating leadership skills within the youth ministry team.
Planning, communicating, and carrying out an semiannual youth calendar including events, fundraisers, discipleship weekend retreats, and summer camps.
Proposal, organization and oversight of annual youth budget
Oversight and guidance of young adult ministry/ bible study
Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
Partially fulfilling the role of Associate Pastor roles; weekly pre-service welcome and post-service announcements, consistent support to the Senior Pastor throughout the week in case by case tasks, along with preaching 2 times throughout the year, and facilitated staff meetings
Youth Pastor (Bi-Vocational)
Encounter Church of Middle Georgia
Macon, GA
02.2024 - 03.2025
Prepared sermon and facilitated weekly Wednesday night teaching
Organize and fundraise for summer events
Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
Participated in pre-service welcome on Sunday mornings
Attended and helped facilitate of staff meetings
Warehouse Manager
Integrated Vendor Group
Macon, GA
06.2022 - 03.2025
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize task and meet deadlines.
Ability to manage and oversee various departments including 12 to 20 team members.
Identified top talent through skillful interviewing techniques, improving overall quality of hires.
Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
Optimized inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, using data analysis and forecasting techniques.
Reduced order processing time by redesigning layout for more effective use of space and easier access to high-demand items.
Facilitated collaboration between different departments to streamline processes and improve communication, leading to fewer errors and delays.
Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
Experience in training new employees and developing existing staff to improve performance.
Skilled in coordinating logistics, including shipping, receiving, and distribution process to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
Hardline Supervisor
Bass Pro Shops
Macon, GA
08.2019 - 06.2022
Ability to manage and oversee various departments including 20 to 30 team members.
Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Able to lead and manage a team effectively, ensuring productivity and morale are maintained.
Skilled in coordinating logistics, including shipping, receiving, and distribution processes to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Skilled in scheduling multiple employees for shift change.
Received several Employee of the Months
Traveled for the company to other Bass Pro Shop locations to train departments
Full Time Retail Associate
Bass Pro Shops
Macon, GA
05.2017 - 06.2022
Maintained a clean and welcoming store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers and reducing discrepancies during shift changes.
Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues swiftly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hopewell Academy
Lizella, GA
05-2017
Skills
Preaching
Youth counseling
Community service
Warehouse Operations
Budget management
Inventory and Stocking
Discipleship training
Small group facilitation
Teaching
Lesson planning
Mentoring
Spiritual guidance
Social media promotion
Leadership building
Delegating Work
Hiring and Training
Problem-Solving
Employee Safety
Staff Supervision
Mentoring and training
Order Fulfillment
Warehouse layout optimization
Timeline
Youth Pastor (Full Time)
Encounter Church of Middle Georgia
03.2025 - Current
Youth Pastor (Bi-Vocational)
Encounter Church of Middle Georgia
02.2024 - 03.2025
Warehouse Manager
Integrated Vendor Group
06.2022 - 03.2025
Hardline Supervisor
Bass Pro Shops
08.2019 - 06.2022
Full Time Retail Associate
Bass Pro Shops
05.2017 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Hopewell Academy
Ministry Objective
I believe that a major part of spreading the Gospel is in middle and high school missions. I believe that if we can get students on fire for Christ at an early age, then they will take that same fire into their marriages, their families, and their jobs.