I had the privledge of leading the Children's Team at Pure Heart church for just over 1.5 years. During this time, I was blessed by leaders pouring into me, opportunities to serve and lead, and getting to see God move in families in incredible ways. My team consisted of three directors and two coordinators. During my tenure, weekend attendance and volunteer involvement in the kids ministry increased, and we pioneered a culture shift in empowering parents as the primary spiritual influence in kids' lives. God used this season to sharpen key areas where I was dull, and I am a better leader and follower of Jesus because of it.
I have been working over two years in the Hunting Department at Sportsman's Warehouse in Avondale. It has been a great way to make friends with and interact with people outside of the Christian bubble.
During my tenure working in the Kids Ministry at CCV, I had the opportunity to work at three of the valley-wide campuses. In that time, among other responsibilities, I was in charge of CCV Kids Summer Camp, where we saw hundreds of kids accept Christ as their Lord and Savior, and increased from 450 students and 75 volunteers to 653 students and 105 volunteers over three summers. I was also part of the launch team at the East Valley campus, raising average 2nd-6th Grade attendance from 80 kids in 2013 to 130 through January 2015.
I spent just over a year working to turn my interest in Subarus into a profession. I learned valuable lessons in the psychology behind sales and negotiations and the value of keeping one's integrity. I also witnessed the real struggles and fears of people who walk far from Christ.
As co-owner of the company, I oversaw and participated in all day-to-day business functions including marketing, administration, scheduling of sub-contractors, and installation of foundation systems for manufactured homes.
I was blessed with an incredible four years at Hope. I graduated with a B.A. in Youth Ministry, with minors in Bible and Christian Leadership. I was part of the Associated Student Body, served as an Admissions Representative, and worked as an English Tutor.