Mike Poteet

Mike Poteet

Solo pastor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Browse more of my work at clippings.me/mikepoteet

  • Education

    • Stratford High School

      1988 - 1990
      HS diploma

      Activities and Societies: Stratford Playhouse, 1989-90 season; Academic Decathlon

    • Princeton Theological Seminary

      1994 - 1997
      M.Div.
    • William & Mary

      1990 - 1994
      Bachelor's Degree English; Religious Studies

      Activities and Societies: Associate fiction reviewer, The William and Mary Review (1990-91)

  • Experience

    • Trinity United Presbyterian Church

      Aug 1997 - Sept 2004
      Solo pastor

      • Solo pastor of 200-member congregation• Wrote and preached weekly sermons, taught Bible studies and Sunday school for children and adults• Collaborated with congregation to plan and implement new strategies for rebranding church as a positive influence in neighborhood-- Built base of support for annual scholarship essay contest for local high school seniors-- Designed and instituted “First Friday Film” nights for children and families-- Recruited talented leadership for and partnered with local businesses to support summer reading and arts program for local elementary school children Show less

    • United Methodist Publishing House

      Jan 2002 - now
      Freelance Curriculum Writer

      Ongoing contributor to topical religious education curricula for youth and adults.

    • Bauman Rare Books

      Sept 2004 - Jan 2017
      Writer-Researcher and Acquisitions Coordinator

      Research and write specialized sales copy for retail catalogues. Provide rapid, detail-oriented market research to support sales staff and purchasers. Manage smooth inventory purchases from private sellers through excellent interpersonal communication and persistent, customer-focused attitude.

    • The Sci-Fi Christian (www.thescifichristian.com)

      Sept 2011 - Sept 2017
      Volunteer Lead Blogger

      Contribute original short- and long-form posts and curating relevant content on a regular basis for an online passion community focused on the intersections of speculative fiction and Christian theology.

    • Farotech

      Apr 2016 - now
      Content Writer

      Write SEO pages, optimized blog posts, whitepapers and e-books, landing pages, email marketing campaigns

    • Entertainment Earth

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2019
      Freelance Blogger

      Wrote short- and long-form, assigned and self-generated blog posts to promote Entertainment Earth products and to engage popular culture fans with current news and trends. Also wrote copy for SEO pages and press releases.

    • Bradley Communications

      Jan 2017 - now
      Marketing Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ordained Teaching Elder (Minister), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

    • What is Social?

      Coursera Course Certificates
      Dec 2015
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    • The Importance of Listening

      Coursera Course Certificates
      Mar 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Direct-Response Copywriting Specialist

      DigitalMarketer
      Apr 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Content Marketing

      HubSpot Academy
      Sept 2017
    • Inbound

      HubSpot Academy
      Nov 2016
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board member (Secretary)

      Issued by Friends of the Haverford Township Library on Oct 2015
      Friends of the Haverford Township LibraryAssociated with Mike Poteet
    • Adult Literacy Tutor

      Issued by Literacy Coalition of Delaware County on Jan 2000
      Literacy Coalition of Delaware CountyAssociated with Mike Poteet