VERNON K HOLDEN
Trinity,NC
Summary
Most of education and background has been in church music, but on 2012 I invested in some Hi-tech cleaning equipment and began a company, cleaning and restoring floors in residential homes and businesses as well as restoring showers. Skilled in direct customer relations to ensure customer care. Certified in the professional cleaning industry cleaning hard surfaces such as tile and grout as well as carpet and wood floors. Highlights: Highly responsible and reliable, Sales presentations, Exceptional interpersonal skills, client and vendor relations, knowledgeable in the cleaning floor industry, Microsoft Office, Detail-oriented, strategic thinker, janitorial equipment familiarity, buffing and waxing, customer service-focused Accomplishments: Received a five-star rating from business customers through marketing firms such as Home, Advisor, Angie's List, Google Plus
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Leader
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Greensboro, NC
03.2019 - Current
- Plan congregational worship services and choir rehearsals
- Implemented new technology using ProPresenter software for visual worship as well as preparing information, such as words to songs into computer
- Introduced and Implemented music from Lifeway Resources into worship service
- Consisted of downloading MP3 files on computer so that congregation can have full effect of singing with band or orchestra
- Instrumentalist can also play along with MP3 files
- Implemented WorshiPlanner software that is tool for planning worship services and organizing different music groups of church for better communication from Worship Leader to members of using texting, email, phone numbers and addresses, etc.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging
President/Owner/Operator
Radiance Glow Hard Surface Cleaning
Trinity, NC
07.2012 - Current
- Began business cleaning hard surfaces such as tile and grout, cement, stone, hard surfaces as well as carpet and upholstery
- Marketing, bookkeeping, setting appointments, performing demonstrations with hi-tech equipment and performing task of doing services needed
- Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards and receiving five-star ratings from customers
- Maintained hi tech equipment in good mechanical order with routine inspections and required schedule maintenance.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting brand and building rapport with prospects.
- Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized, services and strategies.
Minister of Music and Worship
Parkway Baptist Church
Greensboro, NC
10.2012 - 02.2019
- Position and led into permanent part time
- Planned, taught and led music for congregation and choir
- Prepare computer by loading words and mp3 files of songs being sung
- Led Handbell Choir
Field Representative
Woodmen of the World Insurance
Greensboro, NC
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Received licenses for life and health insurance
- Prospected for clients with phone calling, neighborhood and business canvassing
- Licensed to sell life, health, dental, disability, Aflac, fixed annuities, and cancer policies
- Woodmen of the World is fraternal organization that gets involved with the community and has monthly meetings that plans activities for its members such as Turkey Shoot and summer camp for children
- Member of Chamber of Commerce
- Promoted insurance policies to potential clients by describing benefits, demonstrating features and redirecting concerns
Minister of Music and Worship
Southside Baptist Church
Greensboro, NC
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Taught Adult Choir, Children's Choir, and Praise Team Coordinate Vacation Bible School each year
- Coordinated teachers and other workers, such as those in recreation, kitchen crew, security, and Worship Rally Team, ordering literature and crafts and distributing them to each class, in preparation for this yearly event
- Visitation of church members and prospective church members
- Visitation in Nursing Homes and Hospitals Taught classes on sharing faith
- Led in acquiring estimates for large Screen Computerized Projection System, and being responsible for overseeing installation and designing for Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall based on churches desires and needs
- Entering data into computer every week for worship services using PowerPoint and Sunday
- Plus Software
- Work with Microsoft Word, Works and some with Cakewalk (music software).
- Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
Education
Certification - Floor Restoration
The Master's Touch
Glendale, AZ06.2012
Certificate: Woodmen of the World - Life and Health Insurance - Insurance
Woodmen Life
Omaha, NE2011
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg KY05.1981
Skills
- Chemical Cleaners
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Oversight
- Active Listening
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Sales Strategies
- New Business Development
- Vendor Relationship Management
Timeline
Worship Leader
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
03.2019 - Current
Minister of Music and Worship
Parkway Baptist Church
10.2012 - 02.2019
President/Owner/Operator
Radiance Glow Hard Surface Cleaning
07.2012 - Current
Field Representative
Woodmen of the World Insurance
01.2011 - 01.2012
Minister of Music and Worship
Southside Baptist Church
01.2000 - 01.2011
Certification - Floor Restoration
The Master's Touch
Certificate: Woodmen of the World - Life and Health Insurance - Insurance
Woodmen Life
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of The Cumberlands
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