Kelsey Rutledge, M.Ed.

Young Adults Pastor at Reach Church - Kirkland
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Seattle, Washington, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Young Adults Pastor
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      Directing the Reach College Group, the Reach Intern Program, and the Reach Young Adult Ministry. This is a Director-level role that is responsible for the overall vision, leadership, strategy, promotion, and execution of Reach’s ministry to College and Young Adults (ages 18-35). The Director role will invest in recruiting and developing leaders to grow existing discipleship environments for this demographic and build new opportunities for learning, equipping and growth. Reach Interns -Responsible for leading and teaching the Reach Intern program, which includes recruiting, equipping, and overseeing interns for Kids, Youth, Worship, Production, and Operations Teams. Reach College - Lead Reach College Group Gatherings & Events. - Communicates effectively and winsomely one-on-one, in meetings, and in large gatherings. - Serves as a meaningful voice at Reach College Group, which includes preaching, teaching, and facilitating services. - Groups & DNAs. Equip College students to grow and disciple one another in Groups and DNAs. - Build a Leadership Team: Establish a multi-generational leadership team to support College Students at Reach Reach Young Adults - Equip Young Adults to grow and disciple one another in Groups and DNAs. - Build a Leadership Team: Establish a multi-generational leadership team to support Young Adults at Reach - Organize Young Adult Gatherings & Events: Communicates effectively and winsomely one-on-one, in meetings, and in large gatherings. - Serves as a meaningful voice at our forthcoming Young Adult gatherings, which includes preaching, teaching, and facilitating services. Show less

    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Leadership Development Coordinator - University Ministries (The INN)
      • Aug 2017 - Aug 2021

      • Pastor and disciple college students and interns on-on-one through pastoral care and counseling, reading through the Scriptures, facilitating listening prayer, developing resources, and making space for students to experience Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him• Teach and speak at The INN Tuesday night gatherings, trainings, retreats, and events• Create curriculum and teach weekly content through facilitating experiences for student interns through a personally customized model where students are able to fellowship together, grow in their relationship with God and in their leadership skills, and serve on mission together • Strategize and execute student leadership retreats, bi-weekly leadership trainings, content development, as well as conduct the recruitment process for over 70-120 student leader volunteers• Restructured, analyzed, and improved the entire leadership program for University Ministries by creating three tracks of student leadership: Serve Track, Ambassador Track, and the Student Intern track• Develop, support, and oversee team leaders, volunteer student leaders, and interns and staff who oversee ministry teams Show less

    • Missions Coordinator - University Ministries (The INN)
      • 2017 - 2019

      • Coordinated and executed mission trips, retreats, trainings, weekly leadership meetings, and debrief sessions for winter, spring, and summer domestic and international mission trips for groups of 4-60 students • Equipped students through creating, developing, and teaching training content to prepare and mobilize students both in large group and one-on-one contexts for local and global missions• Administrated all travel plan logistics and oversaw entire travel and training process for 14 separate mission trips within 2 years, including leading and serving on site for 6 of those mission trips • Served as a liaison between University Presbyterian Church and the partner missionaries through trainings, check-ins, clear communication, and creative problem solving Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Missionary (Team Leader) on The World Race
      • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

      • Supported the holistic development of 6 missionary teammates while serving in 11 countries in 11 months • Casted vision and empower teammates to discover their strengths, giftings, and leadership capabilities to serve • Maintained healthy team culture in challenging living conditions and working environments through daily feedback, vulnerability, building each other up, conflict management, check-in’s, and team unity • Served as a liaison between team and monthly hosts regarding logistics, finances, and culture; evaluate hosts at the end of each month to maintain accountability with AIM organization; report on team growth • Raised $16,561 to cover expenses through newsletters, fundraisers, blogs, and donor recruitment • Assisted ministries through teaching, preaching, evangelism, intercession, video production, and manual labor • Updated donors and family through social media updates, blogging, and video updates Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Integrity Formation Hearing Committee Member
      • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

      •Serving on a hearing committee for conduct cases twice monthly •Attending training on transformative justice and reconciliation to provide insight to conduct sanctions

    • Graduate Coordinator for the Center for Student Involvement
      • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

      Graduate Coordinator for Dance Marathon, Traditions, and Social Media (2015-2016)• Participated in a departmental re-brand, and co-developed a mission statement, values, and learning outcomes • Assisted in the leadership, strategic planning, assessment, and direction for the officeADVISOR FOR DANCE MARATHON• Advised the Dance Marathon executive and steering committee with holistic counseling skills by facilitating weekly meetings, regular check-ins, and overseeing special events • Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropy that hosts a 16-hour fundraiser to raise money for uncompensated care and cancer research through Children’s Miracle Network• Coordinated qualitative and quantitative assessment and evaluation efforts in Spring quarter• Motivated students to fundraise over $110,000 through encouragement, vision, and intentionCOORDINATIOR FOR CAMPUS EVENT PLANNING• Organized a large-scale campus-wide Christmas Tree Lighting event for a community of over 700 people• Coordinated logistics efforts with vendors and Seattle University campus departments• Monitored a budget of $6,500• Designed winter wonderland spaces on campus, and brought live reindeer to campusCOORDINATOR FOR SOCIAL MEDIA • Initiated and created the first Social Media Strategy Handbook for the office• Developed an accessibility statement and online form to accommodate event services for students with disabilities through coordinating with the Office of Disability Services• Coordinated all social media efforts through utilizing Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, the Redhawk Experience App, Seattle University’s website, and campus newsletters Show less

    • Graduate Coordinator for Club Recognition and Development and SGSU for Office of Student Activities
      • Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

      Graduate Coordinator for Club Development and Student Government SGSU (2014-2015)• Participated in a departmental re-brand, and co-developed a mission statement, values, and learning outcomes • Assisted in the leadership, strategic planning, assessment, and direction for the officeADMIN FOR CLUB DEVELOPMENT• Coordinated club recognition process logistics for over 120 undergraduate student clubs through compiling and organizing information for recognized clubs on Excel • Planned and executed 2 large-scale Club Involvement Fair events and 4 club orientation sessions through working with campus departments and clubs • Created accountability through email, meetings, and newsletters to communicate policies to clubs • Initiated, filmed, and edited first online club orientation sessions and Club Development Series videos ADVISOR FOR STUDENT GOVERNMENT SGSU• Advised elected members of SGSU by meeting regularly with 2 executive leaders, 6 SGSU representative leaders, and the financial committee through holistic check-ins, mentoring, and empowering students to identify their strengths and passions Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Orientation Graduate Intern
      • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

      •Co-coordinated 5-day large-scale event program for Seattle Pacific University incoming students, student leaders, parents, and guests •Created and led an 8-hour training for Orientation Welcome Team (OWT) Leaders (Facilitated a leadership development activity (True Colors), a Student Personalities 101 Role-Play session, OWT Leader expectations session, an in-depth overview of the Orientation schedule and the OWT Leader’s roles, and a day-of move-in training session) •Conducted research to learn about transfer student’s needs, leadership development best practices, and orientation best practices to apply to SPU's orientation programs •Collaborated effectively with the Orientation Director and the Undergraduate Intern •Provided direction for 6 Orientation Core Team members leading up to and during Orientation •Collaborated with Residence Life and SPU departments to ensure all details were covered •Co-organized logistics around printing, registration, and website materials •Created, facilitated, and executed social media planning to formulate communities for OWT Leaders and Transfer Students •Created a cohesive vendor information sheet by organizing logistics and contact information •Worked with vendors to secure products and set reservations •Co-prepared and co-coordinated orientation programming for commuter and transfer students •Participated in planning meetings throughout summer •Utilized customer service skills by communicated with parents, guests, and students through email and phone calls to answer questions about orientation registration process Show less

    • Staff Counselor
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      • Provided encouragement and support to each counselor, camper, youth director, and parent • Operated adventure equipment including zip lining equipment and rock climbing equipment COUNSELING STAFF • Shepherded an average of 12 elementary, junior high, and high school students 23 hours/6 days weekly with compassion and discernment through check-in’s, discussions, and Bible studies in one-on-one and group settings • Provided encouragement and support to each counselor, camper, youth director, and parent • Operated adventure equipment including zip lining equipment and rock climbing equipment COUNSELING STAFF • Shepherded an average of 12 elementary, junior high, and high school students 23 hours/6 days weekly with compassion and discernment through check-in’s, discussions, and Bible studies in one-on-one and group settings

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Marketing Intern
      • Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

      •Designed and created effective multi-media campaigns for Communiversity events through graphic designed 2-4 print media outlets per week (posters, fliers, tickets, etc.), online marketing (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.), and graphic media (photography, video, etc.) •Created over 40 opportunities during the Fall semester for over 10,000 students to connect with the APU community through collaborating, brainstorming, and strategizing with 20 Communiversity team members •Publicized and promoted Communiversity campus events such as Homecoming events, various dances, Intramural Recreation Tournaments and opportunities, Performing Arts concerts, Outdoor Adventures weekend trips, Commuter events, and Student Life outlets •Strategically and proactively sought ways to communicate opportunities to commuters and underrepresented groups on campus through strategizing and meeting with various departments, faculty, and clubs on campus and integrating the Communiversity office with their events Show less

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Retail- Seasonal
      • Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
    • Program Staff: Nation Guide
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      • Provided encouragement and support to each counselor, camper, youth director, and parent • Operated adventure equipment including zip lining equipment and rock climbing equipment PROGRAM STAFF • Assisted with the program planning of the 10-week camp program for 250-275 5th and 6th grade campers alongside 19 program staff members • Co-led 30-50 kids per week alongside a rotating male Program Staff leader weekly • Prepared seminar materials for leading daily Bible studies, skills classes, and games Show less

    • Public Relations Intern
      • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

      •Created, designed, and distributed event invitations and advertisements for events including AnnaLynne McCord’s “Life Is Love”, Adam Bedingfield’s EP Album Release, Fashion Houston, and The BASH that were featured in Variety Magazine. •Contributed to in house production by participating as a broadcast journalist that interviewed 90210 celebrities such as AnnaLynne McCord, Shenae Grimes, and Jessica Stroup for E! News, Access Hollywood, and Extra TV. •Created media databases for specific clients •Researched for clients and events as well as pitched clients to media •Coordinated talent appearances and escorted clients •Maintained and managed items in the Jane Owen PR showroom Show less

    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Full Time Barista
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012

      •Memorized and produced over 100 variations of drinks. •Greeted customers with a lively personality and additionally received and completed their order efficiently. •Responsible for performing a variety of operational duties including stocking and cleaning. •Memorized and produced over 100 variations of drinks. •Greeted customers with a lively personality and additionally received and completed their order efficiently. •Responsible for performing a variety of operational duties including stocking and cleaning.

    • Orientation Leader (Alpha Leader)
      • Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

      • Mentored 8 freshmen in Fall 2011 and 13 transfer students in Spring 2012 by hosting 2 weekly meetings per week, as well as bi-weekly check-in meetings with each student for 3 months • Mentored 8 freshmen in Fall 2011 and 13 transfer students in Spring 2012 by hosting 2 weekly meetings per week, as well as bi-weekly check-in meetings with each student for 3 months

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Teacher
      • Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

      • Created individual lesson plans and guided English lessons for 30 K-5 children daily in spelling and grammar; performed in skits and led activities at 6 churches in a span of 2 months • Created individual lesson plans and guided English lessons for 30 K-5 children daily in spelling and grammar; performed in skits and led activities at 6 churches in a span of 2 months

    • Living Area Council: Hall Representative & Event Coordinator
      • Sep 2010 - May 2011

      • Represented 5th South by planning and executing events for the hall, and collaborated with 9 other Trinity Hall representatives to put on events and activities for over 480 residents • Represented 5th South by planning and executing events for the hall, and collaborated with 9 other Trinity Hall representatives to put on events and activities for over 480 residents

Education

  • Seattle University
    Master's Degree, Student Development Administration (SDA)
    2014 - 2016
  • Azusa Pacific University
    Bachelor's Degree, Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Studies
    2010 - 2014
  • Foothill High School
    High School, Honors
    2006 - 2010

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