Experience

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  Evangel Housing Societies

  • Kelowna, BC, Canada

  • Administrator

    • Aug 2015 - Present
    • Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Lead the operations of 3 independent, not-for-profit housing societies, their buildings and staff. The mandate of Evangel Housing Societies is to provide affordable housing in Kelowna, BC. Evangel Senior Citizens Society and Park Housing Society service the housing needs of senior adults 55 plus - Evangel Senior Apartments (43 rental units) and Gordon Park Village (37 rentals & occupancy-based Membership Agreements). Evangel Family Rental Housing Society operates Evangel Family Manor which is a family residence open to people of all ages (64 rental units). Forty-six new 3-bed / 2 bath units for family living are currently under construction with anticipated occupancy beginning in early 2023.

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  A1 Bus Ltd

  • Kelowna, BC, Canada

  • Marketing & Administration Consultant & Bus Driver

    • Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
    • Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Provided administrative and marketing support to a growing transportation provider as well as office and accounting assistance. Drove buses from 12 to 88 passenger.

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  Calvary Chapel Kelowna

  • Kelowna, BC, Canada

  • Assistant Pastor

    • Jan 2010 - Jul 2015
    • Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Created ministry structures and administrative systems to support volunteers and assist in their recruitment, training and effective mobilization.

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  NASN Licensing

  • Internet Marketing Specialist & Account Manager

    • Nov 2008 - Jul 2015

    Coaching and assisting business leaders throughout Canada and USA with strategic internet marketing initiatives.

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  Tidbits Kelowna

  • Kelowna, BC

  • Operations Manager

    • Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
    • Kelowna, BC

    Led the Tidbits Kelowna Team in launching a weekly Tidbits publication which entertains wherever people wait. Directly oversaw the marketing, weekly production and distribution of 5000 "good news" papers to over 350 business distribution locations throughout the central Okanagan Valley. In March 2013 the Kelowna and Vernon Tidbits operations were merged and the combined franchises were sold in June 2013. Tidbits continues to serve BC's Okanagan Valley in Armstrong, Enderby, Vernon, Lake Country, Winfield, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Westbank and Peachland. Find Tidbits, "The neatest little paper ever read," in restaurants, coffee shops, offices, banks, stores, salons, auto repair & tire shops, libraries, motels, medical & dental waiting rooms, hospitals, government offices and more...

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  Evangel Church

  • Senior Associate / Families Pastor

    • Aug 2002 - Jun 2008

    Created connection and community among young families, facilitated learning communities around marriage and parenting, supported and resourced Children's Pastors.

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  PAOC

  • District Church Ministries Director

    • May 1994 - Jul 2002

    Created and facilitated district-wide ministries to children, youth, and seniors. Coordinated leadership development and supported local Youth and Children's workers. Consulted with churches on Christian Education, and ministries to Youth and Children.

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  Horizon College & Seminary

  • Public Relations Director

    • Sep 1989 - Apr 1994

    Recruiting, fundraising, alumni development. Youth Ministries Instructor.