Rick Bachman
Union,US-IA
Summary
I have had a wide range of past employment, which has given me a broad range of experiences with different people. I feel this had a great preparation for ministry!
My desire is to serve a church body with Bible based preaching coming from a Jesus first message!
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
First United Church of Christ
01.2018 - Current
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Pest Control Technician
Schendel Pest Control
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism, maintaining a clean appearance and courteous demeanor while interacting with clients.
- Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
- Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations, and isolate sources.
Factory Worker
Lennox International
10.1993 - 07.2016
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained a clean and safe workspace by adhering to safety protocols and regularly organizing the factory floor.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production quotas, promoting a positive work environment.
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Performed quality checks on finished products to identify and address discrepancies.
Police Officer
City of Eldora Iowa
04.1983 - 04.1995
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Worked both full time and then transferred to part time in 1988 till 1995
Parts Counter Person
Hauser Implement
02.1990 - 10.1993
- Developed strong relationships with clientele through consistent follow-up calls and personalized service recommendations.
- Assisted customers with locating specific parts, leading to a streamlined shopping experience.
- Conducted regular inventory audits, identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate records.
- Provided exceptional customer support to every guest to promote satisfaction and meet service guidelines.
- Stocked shelves, built displays and merchandised products enabling customers to find needed items and products.
Sales - Warehouse Man
Morgan Hauser Steel
01.1989 - 02.1990
- Created an engaging and efficient shopping experience for customers by ensuring proper organization, signage, and presentation of clearance products.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing streamlined clearance processes and procedures.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Improved overall profit margins by effectively managing markdowns and strategically disposing slow-moving stock via organized warehouse sale events.
- Conducted regular analysis on market trends and competitor pricing strategies to maintain competitive edge in the industry.
Police Officer
City of Onawa Iowa
11.1982 - 02.1983
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
Education
Recorded Pastor -
Society of Friends
Oskaloosa, IA07.2015
Certified Police Officer - 56th Basic - Law Enforcement
Iowa Law Enforcement Acadamy
Johnston, IA02.1978
High School Diploma -
Union Whitten High School
Union, IA05.1975
Skills
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral Care
- Spiritual leadership
- Public Speaking
- Biblical Knowledge
Timeline
Pastor
First United Church of Christ
01.2018 - Current
Pest Control Technician
Schendel Pest Control
07.2016 - 02.2019
Factory Worker
Lennox International
10.1993 - 07.2016
Parts Counter Person
Hauser Implement
02.1990 - 10.1993
Sales - Warehouse Man
Morgan Hauser Steel
01.1989 - 02.1990
Police Officer
City of Eldora Iowa
04.1983 - 04.1995
Police Officer
City of Onawa Iowa
11.1982 - 02.1983
Recorded Pastor -
Society of Friends
Certified Police Officer - 56th Basic - Law Enforcement
Iowa Law Enforcement Acadamy
High School Diploma -
Union Whitten High School
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