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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

- Understand the intricacies of New Covenant's information needs with regard to computer, voice and data.- Examine and research existing systems in order to make recommendations for improving them.- Know each ministries approach and how it works within the discipleship pathway.- Work closely with all ministries and spend significant time analyzing the church's needs and historical practices before implementing any changes- Act as educator on critical products/systems- Listen well, think clearly, analyze carefully, and be informed of available options

Assist churches in maximizing their stewardship of time, dollars, and staff/volunteer resources through a more effective and efficient use of their Church Management Software (ChMS) and corresponding processes.Responsibilities:• Listen, evaluate and provide guidance on best practices that fit each churches situation• Expand the use of reporting strategies to provide actionable insights that foster discipleship• Proactively identify areas within the ChMS where data practices can be improved so that the church can operate more effectively• Utilize data in conjunction with process-based methodology to regularly update the ChMS to ensure an accurate database• Prepare easy-to-read and actionable reports for staff members at all levels• Educate churches on how to effectively use their ChMS• Setup repeatable processes that other church staff members can execute on their own• Save churches hundreds of hours in administrative work by utilizing technology to improve efficiency• Create meaningful data visualizations to equip clients with the information they need to answer the questions they are asking• Maintain positive client relationships by responding to requests for service within a 24 hour period• Effectively communicate with church clients through email, video conferencing, phone calls & tutorial videos

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Part of the leadership team overseeing Facility Management, subject matter expert for Church Management Software and member on the Finance Team. Accomplishments:• Initiated the use of visual analytics for the purpose of data discovery that enabled the identification of trends vs. outliers• Built over 250 interactive data visualizations for end-users• Created meaningful metrics to gauge success within each department based upon each departments unique goals and priorities• Trained staff on how to effectively use CRM and compose reports from data within CRM• Automated event sign up and giving, which saved time and reduced errors• Expanded the use of reporting strategies to provide actionable insights• Provided direction for the creation of a leadership development system for 200+ volunteers• Managed and saw more than 50 projects through to completion annually• Brought clarity to what the organization is doing and who is doing it by implementing and being a power-user of a cloud-based task-management software• Spearheaded a change to the membership process which yielded an increase of 20% more people becoming members• Utilized data in conjunction with process based methodology to regularly update the CRM to ensure an accurate database• Sole instructor for a breakout session at the 2018 EFCA Central District Conference about business intelligence and visual analytics• Supervised 1 full time staff and 2 part time staff and a handful of volunteers• Collaboratively developed strategy that drove the mission and vision of the organization• Co-managed a budget of over $1 million where income always exceeded expenses

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Served the Lead Pastor and the Elders providing support and project management.Accomplishments: • Enhanced usage of our CRM to increase reporting and analytics• Developed and systematized a process for data entry to the CRM• Researched financial products for online giving and tested integration • Brought better insights by incorporating congregant’s financial contribution records into the CRM • Created policies for areas of oversight where none previously existed• Implemented the use of an all-office calendar for church activities

Cedar Falls, Ia

2 acre hop farming operation out of Cedar Falls, IA with 1 acre of Cascade and 1 acre of Chinook.

2006: Basic Training and AIT at Fort Jackson2007: Camp Humphrey with the 194th Combat Sustainment and Support Battalion2008-2010: Fort Campbell with the 160 Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)• Provided religious coverage and care to over 500 soldiers• Actively helped grow weekly Bible study from 8 to 28 through a strong relational approach.• Ministered to individuals outside the context of regular events and activities through participation in extracurricular activities, shared meals, conversations, and other appropriate activities.• Effectively communicated with a multi-site staff• Worked in a diverse environment of all ages, races, and creeds and was always prepared to make a personal defense for the hope that is Jesus Christ• Performed crisis intervention and saved the life of an individual attempting to commit suicide.• Worked closely with senior Chaplains, meeting on daily basis• Collaborated with other ministry members on joint projects, meeting with them regularly• Upheld and enforced United States Army policy and disciplined those who did not obey

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

• Maintained equipment and kept the equipment in proper working order• Accountability of all inventoried items• Helped handle, set, and detonate explosives• Cleaned shop daily of dirt, oil, and other contaminants to OSHA standards

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Bible/Biblical Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Bible/Biblical Studies

Forestry

Associate Of Arts - Aa