Richard Buster
Pastor, Sales
Choctaw,OK
Summary
My goal is to obtain a position with a strong organization that has a desire to serve others and make a positive impact on its employees and community. I desire to use the talents and gifts I have to work alongside an organization to present an efficient model in which its employees can be proud, and the community is welcomed and served well.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Pastor
Countryside Baptist Church
Newalla, OK
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Prepare sermons and Bible studies for regular services three times each week
- Advise and provide oversight over ministry programs of the church
- Oversee church outreach and discipleship efforts
- Serve on committees (Committee on Committees, Personnel, Budget & Finance)
- Served on the Community Ministries Team, Metro Baptist Network – OKC
- Served on the Finance Committee, Metro Baptist Network – OKC.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Lead team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
- Oversaw all religious ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
Store Manager
Statuary World Patio & Fireside
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2013 - 05.2019
- Discover customer needs and relate to supervisors for possible additional inventory if not already available
- Supervise all special orders for accuracy in ordering and pricing and proper paperwork upon receipt
- Supervise the ordering of products for store inventory
- Supervise daily paperwork and forward it to bookkeeping
- Schedule deliveries and installation of products sold
- Train employees in successful sales processes and inventory awareness
- Discover customer needs and help in choosing appropriate items
- Create a comfortable environment for customers
- 2015 and 2016 – Led team to increase sales by over 9% year over year.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
Store Manager
Bachrach Menswear
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2011 - 07.2013
- Place order with corporate for needed inventory
- Train employees in the successful sales process
- Maintain current customer and client lists
- Contact regular customers and clients to keep them abreast of current sales, promotions, and purchasing opportunities
- Anticipate customer and client clothing needs and wants.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
Pastor
First Baptist Church
Milfay, OK
10.2007 - 10.2011
- Prepare sermons and Bible studies for regular services three times each week
- Advise and provide oversight over ministry programs of the church
- Oversee church outreach and discipleship efforts
- Served as Secretary of the Cimarron Baptist Association Director of Missions Search Committee
- Served as Chairman of the Cimarron Baptist Association Audio/Visual/IT Committee
- Served as Co-Director for Cimarron Baptist Association children’s camp.
Youth Minister
First Baptist Church
Jones, OK
10.2002 - 10.2007
- Recruit and train leaders for Sunday School and other Bible studies and special events as needed
- Organize and lead youth camps, retreats, conferences, and other special events
- Propose a budget for youth ministry to Budget/Finance Committee
- Served as chairman of the committee responsible for maintaining the church’s cabin at Falls Creek Baptist Assembly.
Customer Service
Locke Supply
Edmond, OK
2000.05 - 2002.10
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Clerk
7-Eleven of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
06.1999 - 05.2000
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
Education
Master of Divinity - Divinity
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 09.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK 08.2003 - 12.2006
Skills
- Upselling and Cross-Selling
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Client Development
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Troubleshooting
- Inventory Management
- Budget Management
- Relationship Building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Divinity - Divinity
Liberty University
09.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Pastor
Countryside Baptist Church
05.2019 - 07.2023
Store Manager
Statuary World Patio & Fireside
08.2013 - 05.2019
Store Manager
Bachrach Menswear
11.2011 - 07.2013
Pastor
First Baptist Church
10.2007 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Central Oklahoma
08.2003 - 12.2006
Youth Minister
First Baptist Church
10.2002 - 10.2007
Customer Service
Locke Supply
2000.05 - 2002.10
Clerk
7-Eleven of Oklahoma City
06.1999 - 05.2000
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