“Frosting
Freedom
Is just frosting
On somebody else’s
Cake–
And so must be
Till we
Learn how to
Bake.”
Langston Hughes
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Journey Church
Student Pastor
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
Implemented creative worship services that captivated audiences, resulting in increased attendance rates.
Built partnerships with local schools and organizations to create impactful community service initiatives
Collaborated with church staff to plan annual retreats, fostering spiritual connections among attendees.
Provided guidance to families navigating challenging situations, offering compassionate counsel rooted in biblical principles.
Increased student group from 15 to 45 students by developing outreach strategies and organizing special events.
Self Employed
Stay-at-Home-Parent
04.2020 - 07.2024
Job overview
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Managed 6 different schedules.
Carvana
Community Liaison
09.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
Developed and maintained strong customer relationships by promptly addressing and resolving customer concerns.
Handled difficult customer situations with grace and professionalism, consistently meeting first-call resolution metrics.
Listened to customers in actively to assess issues and provide accurate information.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve customer service experience, resulting in increased satisfaction.
Managed over 10 transactions per day
River Valley Christian Fellowship
Student Pastor
01.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
Enhanced community outreach efforts by organizing mission trips, volunteer projects, and fundraising events.
Increased youth group attendance by 20% by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.
Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
Strengthened relationships between families and the church by hosting family-focused events and providing resources for parents.
Grace Point Church
Youth Pastor
04.2016 - 12.2018
Job overview
Revitalized youth ministry by developing engaging programs and activities focused on spiritual growth
Lead a healthy group of 110+ students and 35 volunteers
Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
Taught and counseled youth ages 11 to 18.
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
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Gleason School
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach/Physical Education Teacher
08.2012 - 02.2015
Job overview
Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Provided instruction for 100+ students in core subject areas.
Evangelical Community Church
Urban Ministry Coordinator
05.2005 - 08.2012
Job overview
Attended staff meetings and submitted announcements to church newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with church congregation.
Recruited, developed, and encouraged 100+ volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith-building activities for youth.
Led integration of youth into worship and other ministry areas at church and church events.
Coordinated and attended annual church events to foster and build intergenerational fellowship and outreach.
Lead over 200 youth ages 8 to 19
Education
Union University
Jackson, TN
Bachelor of Arts from Christian Studies
06.2014
University Overview
Dean's List Fall 2016
Honor Roll Fall 2016
Awarded Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
3.6 GPA
North Side High School
Jackson, TN
High School Diploma
05.2009
University Overview
Elected Captain of Basketball Team
Extracurricular Activities: Basketball, Baseball, and Football
Skills
Organization and Time Management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Relationship Building
Analytical Thinking
Supervision and leadership
Active Listening
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Timeline
Student Pastor
Journey Church
07.2024 - Current
Stay-at-Home-Parent
Self Employed
04.2020 - 07.2024
Community Liaison
Carvana
09.2019 - 06.2020
Student Pastor
River Valley Christian Fellowship
01.2019 - 08.2019
Youth Pastor
Grace Point Church
04.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach/Physical Education Teacher
Gleason School
08.2012 - 02.2015
Urban Ministry Coordinator
Evangelical Community Church
05.2005 - 08.2012
Union University
Bachelor of Arts from Christian Studies
North Side High School
High School Diploma
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