Resume

EXPERIENCE

2021-PRESENT PASTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL MINISTRIES
Northside CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Leading the communications team while serving as a member of the directional team responsible for overseeing all church functions. Providing leadership within the weekend experience team by helping manage service flow, sermon planning, and creative service elements. Playing a key role in developing church curriculum, writing devotionals, and recruiting and training volunteers. Teaching both staff and the congregation to foster spiritual growth. Actively engaged in strategic planning for discipleship, serving, small groups, and pathways to deepen attendee engagement and encourage active ownership.

2012-2021 PASTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & Video Storyteller
EASTVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Led a team of six across video production, print, social media, digital marketing, and interactive projects for the church. Provided training, mentorship, and development for volunteers.

2010-2012 Senior Art Director
Simantel

Directed multi-channel campaigns encompassing websites, billboards, web banners, TV commercials, print ads, and diverse creative assets. Managed budgets of varying scopes and led cross-functional teams of staff, vendors, and freelancers to execute multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.

2009-2010 Interactive Designer
DLA Creative

Designed websites and mobile apps for a diverse client base, with a primary focus on finance, medical, and real estate sectors. Developed front-end code in HTML and CSS to ensure seamless functionality and user experience.

2008-2009 Graphic Designer and Copywriter
McDaniels Marketing

Managed projects from concept through completion across print, digital, and video media. Delivered commercial art and branding solutions for industries including tourism, healthcare, finance, and retail.

2006-2008 Web and Print Designer
Illinois State University

Worked in web and print departments while in school. Responsible for website and print design for various areas of the university.

EDUCATION

2019-2021 24 Seminary Hours in Christian Leadership for M.A.
Moody Theological Seminary

2020 Certificate of Completion
Stadia Phygital Church Cohort For Online Ministry

2005-2008 B.S. in Graphic Design
Illinois State University

1996-1999 B.S. in Social Sciences Education
Illinois State University

1993-1996 B.S. in Theology
Lincoln Christian College

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

2025 Christian Writers Cohort
The Gospel Coalition

2024 Certified Facilitator for Strategic Planning
Intentional Churches

2024, 2019, and 2017 Attendee Creativity Conference
Adobe Max

2023, 2019, 2018, and 2016 Attendee Communications Conference
Church Communications Group

2020 Certificate of Completion
Stadia Phygital Church 6-Week Cohort

SKILLS

Leadership, strategic planning, volunteer training, online ministry, videography, sermon series development, storytelling, graphic design, website development, campaign management, photography, script writing, conceptual development, weekend service planning, motion graphics, teaching and preaching, devotional writing, media planning, vendor and freelance management