Tou Yang
Cottage Grove,WI
Summary
I am a former pastor with 10 years experience. The main pastor was the church setting but also worked with many non-profit organizations, other religious groups, community groups, school programs, and many other organization representing various races and backgrounds. I am Currently employed Sun Prairie Public Library as a floater which is part of the circulation desk and as a stockperson at Hobby Lobby.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Floater (Circulation Desk)
Sun Prairie Public Library
08.2023 - Current
- Successfully completed check-in and check-out procedure for visitors taking or returning library books and audio materials daily.
- Delivered excellent guest services by answering inquiries from visitors.
- Answered questions from customers and staff.
- Organized shelves when patrons returned books.
- Showed library patrons where specific book collections were.
- Assisted staff with special projects and library event preparation.
- Checked library materials in and out of library.
- Answered telephone and offered general information in response to inquiries.
- Helped library patrons by providing directional information.
- Checked out and checked in materials to support patron circulation needs.
- Kept detailed records of lending transactions and library users.
Stockperson
Hobby Lobby
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
- Applied proper safety procedures in warehouse, stockroom, and store, and immediately informed management of safety concerns.
- Placed special customer orders for custom or special order merchandise.
- Conducted periodic inventory inspections and reported out-of-stock items.
- Assisted maintenance team with organizing and cleaning warehouse, stockroom, and store near shift close.
- Placed orders for new supplies based on established needs and special circumstances.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills and understanding of packing slip processing requirements.
- Attended and participated in sales meetings to stay abreast of current offers and product issues.
- Organized warehouse and stockroom areas using forklift and pallet jacks.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much 50 pounds.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Pastoral Associate
United Methodist Church
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Worked with various members of community of various ages.
- Was involved with various community events and activities.
- One of my key responsibilities was to prepare and teach sermons each weekend and be able to connect and interact with others.
- Invited to lead or teach at certain events.
Pastor
United Methodist Church
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Worked with various members of community ranging in a wide variety of ages and backgrounds.
- Was involved with various community activity, groups, and events throughout larger community and in church.
- One of my key responsibilities was to prepare and teach sermons each weekend.
- I was also invited to lead or teach at certain events.
- Worked within the Hmong community in Milwaukee
Pastor
United Methodist Church
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Worked with various members of community ranging in a wide variety of ages and backgrounds.
- Was involved with various community activity, groups, and events
- One of my key responsibilities was to prepare and teach sermons each weekend.
- I was also invited to lead or teach at certain events.
- Led church in building of communal garden
- Church was also multi-cultural
- Worked with public schools pre-k/kindergarten teachers that rented parts of church for its classes
Education
M.D. - Divinity
Garrett Evangelical Seminary
Evanston, IL05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2005
Skills
- Public speaking
- Planning and Coordination
- Experience in working with others in group setting
- Decision Making
Timeline
Floater (Circulation Desk)
Sun Prairie Public Library
08.2023 - Current
Stockperson
Hobby Lobby
11.2022 - Current
Pastoral Associate
United Methodist Church
01.2019 - 08.2021
Pastor
United Methodist Church
07.2017 - 07.2018
Pastor
United Methodist Church
07.2013 - 07.2017
M.D. - Divinity
Garrett Evangelical Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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