Timothy Drinkard
Self-Employed
Portland,OR
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Ministry/ Stateside Church Planting
Self Employed Services
03.2023 - Current
- Traveled extensively throughout the United States, visiting various churches to report on their financial investments for the preceding five and a half years in Panama.
- Coordinated travel logistics, including scheduling meetings, managing transportation, and ensuring efficient use of time during visits.
- Prepared and delivered lessons and sermons to diverse audiences, tailoring content for different church sizes and demographics.
- Organized and facilitated financial donations, enhancing the funding support for foreign ministry projects.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with church leaders, fostering ongoing collaboration and support.
- Initiated and established a community-focused Bible study in Northeast Portland which is carried out every Sunday morning at 10 am.
- I maintain a working, ministry-based relationship with multiple churches based in the Northwest
- Ability to showcase strong people skills through community engagement to the homeless through various forms of outreach.
- Presently active in building relationships with more churches in the Portland area.
Foreign Missionary to Panama
Self Employed Services
01.2017 - 03.2023
- Worked in Panama for over five years, focusing on church planting and refugee support in two large scale camps.
- Implemented strategies for successful mission outreach to grow membership.
- Supported families during times of crisis by offering counseling services or connecting them with additional resources when needed.
- Constructed and repaired essential infrastructures such as homes, schools, and churches to improve quality of life for those in need.
- Collaborated with other missionaries to strategize, plan, and execute successful mission trips throughout various regions nationally
- Expanded educational opportunities for children in underserved communities through delivery of school supplies.
- Coordinated and led weekly bible studies for missionary teams in diverse locations.
- Assisted in development of curriculum for mission trips in assigned regions.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by learning local customs and incorporating them into daily interactions.
- Led mission teams in prayer and spiritual formation.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts for international mission trips.
- Mentored local leaders, fostering their growth and empowering them to take on greater responsibilities within the community.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
- Presented mission-related topics at conferences to raise awareness and build networks.
- Collaborated with other religious organizations and agencies.
- Administered humanitarian aid, providing essential resources to those in need.
- Trained a Pastor from the Emberá Indigenous Indian tribe and initiated the establishment of a new church in the Darien Province.
- Conducted outreach in remote villages, delivering sermons, distributing food, and encouraging community engagement.
- Operated in high-risk areas with exposure to narcotics trafficking, implementing effective safety strategies.
- Developed and executed outreach strategies to expand services to additional villages.
- Leveraged partnerships with governmental agencies for greater policy influence on issues relevant to the organization''s mission
Foreign Missions Fundraising
Self Employed Services
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Orchestrated and conducted engaging presentations with over one-hundred churches nation wide with church leaders and congregations, effectively articulating the mission's goals and impact.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills, coordinating complex travel schedules and optimizing meeting efficiency.
- Established robust network of supporters, contributing to sustainable funding of foreign mission projects.
- Cultivated positive and lasting relationships with church leaders, fostering ongoing collaboration and support.
- Generated increased revenue by identifying new potential donors and implementing targeted outreach strategies
Education
Certificate of Studies - Bible Doctrine And Theology
Salt Lake Bible College
Salt Lake City, UT04.2014
1080 Hr Program Completion - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation
Kaw Area Technical School
Topeka, KS05.1999
High School Diploma -
Oskaloosa Jr-Sr High School
Oskaloosa, KS05.1999
Skills
- Leadership development
- Community outreach
- Local partnerships
- Fundraising strategies
- Team building
- Attention to Detail
- Event Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
- Public Outreach
- Decision-Making
- Strong Work Ethic
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Management
- Staff Supervision
- Operations Oversight
- Multisite strategy
Timeline
Church Ministry/ Stateside Church Planting
Self Employed Services
03.2023 - Current
Foreign Missionary to Panama
Self Employed Services
01.2017 - 03.2023
Foreign Missions Fundraising
Self Employed Services
03.2014 - 01.2017
Certificate of Studies - Bible Doctrine And Theology
Salt Lake Bible College
1080 Hr Program Completion - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation
Kaw Area Technical School
High School Diploma -
Oskaloosa Jr-Sr High School
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
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