Michael McKittrick

Experience

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  Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne

  Jan 2007 - May 2008

  Admissions Tour Guide

  Represented the 7,500 student state university to prospective students, parents, and government officials through tours of the university's campus and other recruiting events. Explained admission policies, financial aid, scholarships, and program requirements to prospective students. Utilized e-mail, phone, mail, and social media to connect with prospective students. Successfully recruited students to attend the university.

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  Brokerlink Insurance Brokers

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Insurance Account Manager

  Managed over one hundred client accounts involving home, auto and recreational vehicle coverage. Communicated regularly with clients to ensure their satisfaction. Helped customers who were under-insured to explore and find viable options beneficial to them and the employer. Utilized the company's insurance software to update client policies as changes were made.

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  Carl F. H. Henry Center

  Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  Intern

  Executed the necessary set-up and takedown of sponsored events. Communicated and promoted the vision of the Center to attendees of sponsored events. Executed shuttle driving for two national council meetings while coordinating the schedule of shuttles with necessary adaptations throughout the events.

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  Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

  Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Greek Instructor

  Taught "Beginning Greek" for 34 graduate students in order to prepare them for advanced Greek with only one student not advancing to further studies. Developed my own lesson plans, quizzes, and exams. Tutored students who needed additional help to ensure that they fully grasped the language being taught allowing several students to advance to further Greek studies who otherwise would not have passed.

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  CrossWay Community Church

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  Intern

  Executed a complete structural change in the programming of the high school ministries to better engage students in exploring spiritual claims in discussion groups while having more time with leaders. Mobilized a team of a dozen volunteers to execute biweekly events designed for about sixty students involving audio and visual set-up, a band, games, and a speaker. Communicated spiritual teaching in compelling, simple, and culturally relevant ways to high school students. Created a curriculum to engage students in small groups to explore spiritual claims. Equipped and train a team of leaders to engage students. Facilitated a small group for students to participate in meaningful discussions about faith and life biweekly. Effectively used social media to promote events. Show less

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  Johnson Financial Group

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Helped customers find new products to address their financial needs.Serviced customer accounts addressing any problems or needs that arose.Opened and closed customer accounts.Complied with all bank policies. Processed customer transactions ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.Helped customers find new products to address their financial needs.Accurately handled thousands of dollars of cash every day.Complied with all bank policies.

  • Service Banker

    Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Teller

    Jul 2012 - Apr 2013
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  College Church in Wheaton

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2015

  Pastoral Resident

  Delivered public teachings twice a month to groups of 50 to 100 people. Trained five men in public teaching and provided ongoing coaching for a year and a half.Equipped and trained over a dozen leaders in how to lead small groups.Created two Bible study curriculums for use in small groups that engaged nearly 1,000 people. Engaged relationally with members of the church through hospital and jail visits, counseling, and mentoring.Planned and executed "Connection Point" an event that involved child care, dinner, and a dozen volunteers to help over 100 people connect to a small group community.Mobilized leaders of small groups to invite over 100 people to join these groups. Show less

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  Fox Valley Technical College

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Administrative Assistant - Wautoma Regional Center

  Served as the initial customer service contact for students and prospective students providing information about FVTC programs and financial aid.Provided direct assistance and advice to current students looking to register in classes.Administered and monitored student testing.Processed student payments, reconciled the cash drawer daily, and made bank deposits.Led the marketing efforts for new and upcoming classes at the regional center including distribution of flyers, contacting students, and reaching out to business partners. Show less

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  WordPartners

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2021

  Program Director - North America

  Serving as part of the North America leadership team.Assist with various training cohorts around the United States.Lead a cohort in Madison for pastors, including marketing, organizing, and teaching.

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  The Vine Church in Madison, Wisconsin

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

  Church Plant Resident

  Delivered public teaching monthly to around 200 people.Led the music team weekly, including planning songs.Taught a weekly leadership course for one year involving 15 people.Gathered and trained a group of 40 adults who were committed to beginning a new church.Coached small group leaders.Led a small group to engage in the mission of the church.Served on the leadership team of the church.

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  Charis Classical Academy

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Logic Teacher

  Taught 5th, 6th, and 8th grade math.Taught 8th grade writing, focusing on research and persuasive writing.Taught 5th/6th grade history.Taught 5th/6th and 8th grade Bible and leadership.

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  Eastside Church

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  Teaching Pastor

  Helped launch a new church of 40 adults.Delivered public teaching monthly.Trained and coached five other people in public teaching for the church.Led the music team monthly, including planning the songs and service flow.Served on the church leadership team and helped navigate covid-19 with no covid transmission occurring through church gatherings.Trained and coached small group leaders.Led my own small group, growing the group from 3 families to 8 families.

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  Wisconsin State Legislature

  Jan 2022 - now

  Research/Legislative Assistant
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  Word Training

  Mar 2023 - now

  Bible Study Trainer & Preaching Coach

  Equipping every believer to study, do, and teach God's word.