Experienced director/leader/team player with a varied skill set covering education, organization, community volunteering, mentoring, tutoring, event organization and promotion, etc. I am well versed in environments where detailed and trained communication is key, with counseling, listening, and written and verbal communications ranking as some of my highest qualities.
07/2014
to
09/2015
Director & Founder
IronLine FatBike Race －
Iron River,
MI
Very similar position as my duties with the IronLine Sled Dog Race, however on a bit smaller
logistical scale (35 volunteers). This race brought riders from several states on a highly
competitive level in 2016 as it was incorporated in the Great Lakes FatBike Series adding to
its legitimacy.
04/2012
to
07/2016
Director & Founder
The IronLine Sled Dog Race －
Iron River,
MI
Directed and founded a large-scale community sled dog race bringing in 30-45 competitive
sled dog teams. This position involved mobilizing and organizing personnel and logistics for up
to 120 volunteers and staff. My primary position involved a great amount of public relations,
meeting organization and coordination with local city and county governments, public works
department, law enforcement, search & rescue, fire departments, township authorities,
sponsors, local and regional media and immediate staff.
09/2011
to
12/2015
Senior Pastor
Calvary Chapel Iron River －
Iron River,
MI
Senior pastor roles including but not limited too a heavy teaching and speaking load at both
local and regional churches and conferences, coupled with research and study for up to 3
teaching engagements per week. Role also included marriage counseling,
discipleship/mentoring meetings, board meetings, personal visits, funeral officiating, and
many other forms of personal support for members of the community. Worship music
leading and compiling was my second job at this post, 1-2 times per week.
09/2007
to
05/2010
Discipleship Program Founder & Teacher
Calvary Chapel Iron River －
Iron River,
MI
Founded a small and internal Bible College-like discipleship program and class schedule for
12-25 students per semester. Designed and taught courses 3 times a week in the areas of
theology, biblical exposition, biblical historicity, Jewish culture, practical living, music, and
New & Old Testament studies.
11/2004
to
05/2006
Subtitute Teacher
West Iron County School District －
Iron River,
MI
Basic substitute teacher for High School, middle school and elementary students at local
schools, mainly in the areas of art, orchestra, and music.
01/2003
to
10/2004
English Lab Monitor & Tutor
Ivy Tech Community College －
Indianapolis,
IN
Staffed and monitored a college english writing and language lab, primarily assisting students
on a walk-in basis with editing, coaching, and reviewing written materials/papers. Student
population was quite diverse with many ESL students from around the world and inner city
students as well.
11/2002
to
09/2004
Sales Associate
Galyans Sporting Goods －
Indianapolis,
IN
Sales Associate at a high-end outdoor sporting goods store stationed mainly in the camping, backpacking, outdoor apparel, and bike & ski departments. Very competent and and knowledgeable with outdoor, cold weather, biking and backpacking brands, details, and use. Very enjoyable and engaging position where I learned a lot.
09/2002
to
10/2004
Scholarship Department Editor
Ivy Tech Community College －
Indianapolis,
IN
Wrote and maintained a scholarship newsletter and
publication. Edited all written material for Scholarship
Department. Escorted handicapped and single-parent
students with special needs to college classes. Administered
testing. Edited papers and course materials.