About me
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Leadership/ Management
Positions
RIDGEVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Kansas City, MO
Youth Sponsor, Assistant to Director (unofficial)
1994 - present
Responsible for selecting, developing, and
implementing curriculum and/or selected
materials/games during weekly youth groups
(for 6-8 grades, and slightly beyond), as well as
counseling and/or conflict mediation (on an as
needed basis). Aided in coordinating idea
development, planning efforts, and leadership
training, and developing on-going youth
development experiences such as student
leadership teams, outreach events, retreats,
service projects, camps and missions trips.
ORRICK CHRISTIAN CHURCH , Orrick, MO
Youth Pastor, 2002-2002
Perform various duties ranging from instruction
during Sunday School to weekly meetings/youth
groups, visiting youth in their own environ-
ment(s), and various pulpit worship leadership
responsibilities (on an as needed basis whenever
the Senior Minister was away).
WORLDS OF FUN, CEDAR FAIR L.P., Kansas City, MO
Ride Ambassador, 2003-present (Seasonal)
“In-charge” (when requested), and assigned to
and carried out several responsibilities, at a
number of different attractions throughout the
park., including operating Detonator Complex,
Timberwolf, Wacky Worm Complex, Camp
Snoopy East, Camp Snoopy West, Thunderhawk,
Grand Prix, Viking Voyager, Mamba, Game
Station I, and Park Services. Cross-trained
and panel-tested on my original ride, Timberwolf,
Detonator Complex, and Grand Prix, in particular.
Volunteer Leadership
Positions
RIDGEVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Kansas City, MO
(See above)
CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE, CFG (CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP GROUP), Canton, MO
CFG Publicity Committee Chair/General
Committee member, 1998 - 2000
Responsible for coordinating the selection,
development, and implementation of CFG
advertising/publicity to promote and actively
market weekly meetings, concerts, fundraisers,
retreats, and outings, as well as counseling and/or
conflict mediation (on an as needed basis).
Aid in coordinating idea development, planning
efforts, and leadership training, and developing
on-going development experiences such as
student leadership teams, outreach events,
retreats, service projects, camps and missions trips.
Formal Education
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY ONLINE, Hoffman Estates, IL
Presently studying for Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice), 2005-2006
Major: Criminal Justice
CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE (DOC), Canton, MO
Studied for Bachelor of Arts (Rel/Phil) degree, 1998-2000
MAPLE WOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Kansas City, MO
Studied for Associate in Arts, 1997-1999
Major: Philosophy. Minors: German and Sociology.
Additional education
LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONFERENCE, 2000
Various seminars on the topics of Jesus As CEO,
community ministry, worship ministry, and team building.
DOC/UCC GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 2000
Various seminars on the topics of community
ministry, worship ministry, open and affirming
congregations, and team building.
AMERICAN INTER-CONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY, (Online)
Studying for Bachelor in Science, 2005-Present
Major: Criminal Justice
Qualifications
• Able to grow with firm through versatility and adaptability
• Counseling/Conflict-mediation experience
• Detail-oriented (good memory for seemingly minute details)
• Excellent computer skills
• Hard working, independent and reliable
• Thrives in a multi-task environment
Professional Skills
Security Officer
• Guarding assigned facilities
• Handling calls
• Monitoring Closed-Circuit Television
• Overseeing entry/exit procedures on all applicable emergency operations procedures and protocol.
• Patrolling of the grounds
• Performing General Security detail
• Securing premises via routine foot/vehicle patrols
Tax Preparer
• Assisting Clients in filing accurate and generous Tax-preparation documents
• Assisting Clients with regard to applying for RAL’s (Refund Anticipation Loans) and/or other Bank Products offered by Liberty Tax Service
• Always affording clients a friendly, welcoming atmosphere all due diligence, and compassion for any unfortunate predicament they may find themselves in, etc.
Computer Skills
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Quark
• Type 45-50 WPM
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice 06/2005-Present
American InterContinental University Hoffman Estates, IL
• GPA: 3.0; Expected graduation date: 04/2007
Employment History
Primerica Financial Services, Financial Services Representative 04/2006–present
Liberty Tax Service, Tax Preparer 01/2006–04/2006
Securitas Security Services, various security provision accounts 06/2004 – 12/2004
Omega Bookstore, Sales Associate 10/2003 – 04/2004
Worlds of Fun/Cedar Fair LP, Ride Ambassador 04/2003 – 07/2004
Guardsmark LLC, various security provision accounts 02/2001 – 03/2002
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