Brian Sales
Apt. ***
Itasca, IL 60143
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Objective
Obtain a position that will allow me to utilize and expand my skills while
interacting with a diverse group of individuals daily.
Work Experience
Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection (DOOR)
Chicago, IL
City Director (06/2007-Present)
Function as a director of operations for youth mission work program.
Coordinated volunteer activities, created and led worship and cultural
development experiences for weekend and week-long participants. Catered to
groups ranging in size from 10-70 persons each week 550-750 yearly,
while hiring, training and supervising a 10+ person summer staff team that
I interviewed and hired during the spring.
* Initiated and developed partnerships with charitable organizations in the
city of Chicago.
* Achieved yearly growth in # of program participants through promotional
travel.
* Created and sustained a profitable yearly budget.
* Successfully managed all aspects of local programming, leading to
promotion from position of Assistant Director to Director in one year.
DOOR
Chicago, IL
Summer Staff Member (06/2001-08/2006)
Responsible for leading participants to and from volunteer worksites and
participating in activities while onsite. Facilitated worship and
reflection services. Assisted in meal preparation and cleanup.
* Promoted to Assistant Director once receiving B.A. degree
Education
Denison University
Granville, OH
(08/2003-05/2007)
B.A. in Communication
Concentration in Public Speaking and Rhetoric
Skill Summary
I have 3+ years management/running a small business experience.
Professional public speaking experience- small and large group settings.
Expert in interpersonal communication; engaging and relating to people of
different backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, etc. In high school I studied
accounting. I also received a scholarship to for college from the Posse
Foundation; an organization dedicated in building leadership skills in
young adults. I am also skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working
well under pressure, creative problem solving. Able to handle a varied and
demanding work schedule/environment..
Interests
History, Technology, Video Games, Graphic Novels, Guitar, drums, piano,
Stand-Up Comedy
Professional References
Krista Dutt
National Program Director
DOOR
425 S Central Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
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Glenn Balzer
National Director
DOOR
430 W 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
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Personal References
Orlando Redekopp
Pastor
First Church of the Brethren
425 S Central Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
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