Alex Schwartz

Experience

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  Indiana Wesleyan University

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2014

  Residence Hall Chaplain

  This role involved operations such as planning ministry events, collaborating with hall staff and other chaplains on initiatives, and providing personal coaching and development to the residents through my own efforts and the efforts of the volunteers that I trained and developed.

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  Fairhaven Church

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2017

  Pastoral Resident

  Recruited to this position following the completion of my undergraduate degree to support pastoral ministry operations such as managing follow-up and marketing processes, develop relationships with key members to generate trained volunteers, public speaking and vision casting, and to shadow the senior ministry professionals.

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  Christ Church Memphis

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

  High School Pastor

  Recruited to this position and reporting to the Executive Pastor, this supervisory role involved identifying the missional identity of the ministry, developing stakeholder relationships, hiring and developing staff and volunteers, planning strategic initiatives, and hosting events to drive membership and leadership initiatives.

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  Christ Community Chapel

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  Middle School Pastor

  Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations and Strategic Development, this supervisory role involved ministry operations such as event planning for groups of 400+, public speaking to those groups, high-profile budget management, leadership of staff and volunteer teams, leading through change in adverse circumstances, developing new processes and programs, and creating COVID-safe spaces for families to connect.

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  Vineyard Cincinnati Church

  Nov 2020 - Jul 2023

  Director of Student Ministry

  Referred to this mid-level Director position to take ownership of all critical operations regarding ministry to students (ages 11-18) at Vineyard including community growth, staff development, financial planning, budget management, asset growth, and responsibilities including setting cross-department KPI's, developing staff members to management tracks, overseeing all communication channels, personally mentoring teenagers and young adults, and public speaking to large audiences.

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  Fuller Youth Institute

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  Advisory Committee Member

  I met with and provided feedback on the current initiatives of Fuller Youth Institute, including product content and design, as well as market effectiveness.

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  Hosanna Revival

  Feb 2023 - Jul 2024

  Freelance Editor

  I assisted in the process of editing print publishing projects on a freelance basis. I participated in each stage of the process, from rough draft to final PDF. I ensured accurate grammar, punctuation, formatting, and cross-reference all source material citations. I achieved a quick turnaround time, editing as many as 50 pages in 48 hours.

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  Bank of America

  Aug 2023 - now

  Financial Center Manager