Robert Mcfarlen
Los Molinos,California
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record, innovative communication skills and strategies. Skilled in organizational leadership and budget management. I am proficient in office administrative needs. Committed to business growth and relationship building, I excel in facility maintenance and team development. Professional with strong background in administration and management. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in organizational leadership, conflict resolution, and community outreach. Adaptable and dependable, ensuring smooth operations and effective support.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Pastor
Calvary Chapel Red Bluff
02.2021 - Current
- Improved congregation engagement by implementing new communication strategies and providing regular updates on church activities.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in managing church operations.
- Collaborated with other local churches to strengthen the faith community and share resources for mutual benefit.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive volunteer management system to effectively organize and utilize member talents.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules.
General Manager
Dave’s Tractor
01.2002 - 01.2021
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Manage inventory and all incoming and outgoing going sales.
- Proficient in Quickbooks program.
- Manage all hiring and firing of employees.
- Manage over 75 calls per day for customer relations.
- Manage, operate and maintain this business with earning over 10 million annually.
Courthouse Maintenance Worker
Tehama County
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Assisted in maintaining outdoor areas such as landscaping, building maintenance, and general upkeep efforts for an aesthetically pleasing environment year round.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Maintained a well-organized workspace and inventory system for tools and supplies, leading to increased productivity.
Forklift Operator
Sierra Pacific Lumber
10.1992 - 01.1998
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Combat Engineer
US Army
10.1988 - 10.1992
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment.
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Build bridges, assembly and disassemble.
- Squad leader managing 7 men.
- Colonel's Driver.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Monache High School
Porterville, CA06.1986
Skills
- Self-motivation
- Organizational leadership
- Public speaking, teaching and preaching
- Pastoral care
- Church administration
- Pastoral counseling
- Spiritual leadership
- Discipleship training
- Small group facilitation
- Leadership development
- Officiating, weddings, funerals, and special events
- Operations management
- Spiritual guidance
- Spiritual instruction
- Counseling
- Operational reporting
- Fundraising expertise
- Discipleship
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving, and Decision-making
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Sales professional
- Facility Maintenance, including indoor building and outdoor sprinkler/landscaping
- Small engine maintenance repairs, lawn mowers, roto-tillers, week-eaters, blowers
- Mechanical expertise in tractors, diesel engines, transmissions, rear-ends, clutches, hydraulics
- Efficiency in any and all tractor maintenance, repairs and service
Timeline
Administrative Pastor
Calvary Chapel Red Bluff
02.2021 - Current
General Manager
Dave’s Tractor
01.2002 - 01.2021
Courthouse Maintenance Worker
Tehama County
01.1998 - 01.2002
Forklift Operator
Sierra Pacific Lumber
10.1992 - 01.1998
Combat Engineer
US Army
10.1988 - 10.1992
High School Diploma - General Studies
Monache High School
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