Demonstrated ability for the creation, implementation, and management of systems that optimize and automate processes to enable team members to more effectively complete their tasks. This includes financial systems, operation systems, and delivery systems.
Skills include: detail oriented, mission/vision setting, complex problem solving, speaking, training, creation of operations manuals, task automation, financial management
Proficiencies: WordPress, Basecamp, Slack, G Suite, QuickBooks, Xero, Freshbooks, Stripe, Zapier, 1Password, Gusto, Chrome Dev Tools
Programming Languages: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript
Employment History
Digital Ministry Consultant & Co-founder
Faith Growth
Feb 2010 – Present
Dallas, Texas
- Oversee the day to day operations of a website development agency
- Manage a remote team of contractors in different time zones
- Involved in all aspects of client projects including solution recommendations/proposal creation, implementation, training, and delivery
- Oversee WP Attendant our WordPress website maintenance and security product
- Manage all operations including finances, payroll, quarterly and annual state and federal tax filings, invoicing/billing, collections, legal documents and filings
- Create budgets and all financial reports
Interim Director of Christian Education
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Feb 2009 – Jan 2010
Flower Mound, Texas
Pastoral Summer Intern
First Presbyterian Church
Summer 2007
Graham, Texas
Director of Youth Ministries
Triumphant Love Lutheran Church
Aug 1999 – June 2003
Austin, Texas
Youth Director
Shepherd King Lutheran Church
Feb 1998 – May 1999
Lubbock, Texas
Youth Director
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Sep 2006 – Jan 1997
Garland, Texas
As a ministry leader, my primary responsibility was the faith formation of the volunteers and young people I served. I accomplished this primarily through creating programs and systematized their implementation. Then I taught/empowered the volunteers how to lead these programs. My role was primarily that of event director, educator and mentor all rolled into one. I learned how to manage logistics well in these roles.
Also, in each of these positions, I was responsible for my ministry area finances. Included budgeting, expense tracking, and reporting.
Education
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity, 2008
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, 2000
Wartburg Theological Seminary
Certified Youth Minister, 1995
Associations and Memberships
- Social Media Dallas, Board of Directors 2016 – To Present
- DFWSEM (DFW Search Engine Marketing) Member
- WordCamp DFW 2017 Planning Team
- DFW WordPress Meetup
- Fort Worth WordPress Users Group
- ELCA Youth Ministry Network
- King of Glory Lutheran Church, Dallas
- ELCA Youth Gathering Social Media Team, New Orleans and Detriot