Ed Schneider

*** ******* ***** – Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830

865-***-****

E-mail: zia0au@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I am in search of a leadership position in a positive and enthusiastic environment encompassing all major aspects of training and strategic development. To attain a position encompassing areas of competencies within; adult learning, conflict resolution, board development, public affairs, community collaboration, strategic planning, inter-relational mentoring, logistics management, small group initiatives, multimedia/social media expertise, and public speaking would be the ultimate goal.

Strengths and Skills

● Training Facilitation and Development

● Public-Institutional Communications

● Human Relations Management Experience

● Television-Radio-Internet Broadcast-Print Content Production Experience

● Extensive Conflict Resolution Skill-set

● Strategic Planning & Project Development

Employment Highlights

Ordained Minister & Regional Training/Supervision February 1973 - Present

Senior Pastoral Leadership- Various Locations

Current position involves leadership and congregaitonal development for the Reformed Church in America. As a proprietary Pastor and regional representative the average growth rate of churches and other organizations has been over two hundred percent (200%). I have had the privilege to serve in a variety of local, regional, and denominational leadership roles within five (5) denominational bodies in the United States. A highly inclusive and intentionally diverse management philosophy emphasizing empowerment issues, education, counseling, public speaking, board development, and community relations were the norm. Significant web presence in the latter pastoral locations and regional leadership positions were also factors of success.

Community Developer January 1993 - Present

Various locations

Involved comprehensive planning and critical thinking that included facilitation of local government, not-for-profit religious and philanthropic entities in unison with projects offering practical, tangible enhancement of quality of life within communities being served. These projects include four (4) major building and redevelopment projects with over two hundred (200) identifiable “in-kind” contractors and organizational entities valued at approximately three million dollars.

Owner/Consultant March 2007 – 2011

MEMRA Consulting- Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Private conflict resolution and intensive crisis intervention engagements were the major focus of client base served. Traveled to organize and train interventions for several clients. Successfully dealt with several destructive situations, security sensitive, and emotionally damaged persons who intentionally or unintentionally were hindering the sustainable growth of organizations. .

Freelance/Contracted Writer January 1993 - Present

Various locations

Provided editorial and general commentary columns and articles. These columns have been published in one hundred thirty seven (137) newspapers in the United States. Subject matter included religion, community leadership, conflict resolution, ethics, strategic planning, ministerial training, geo-political issues, and human interest. Publications consisted of more than six hundred thousand (500,000) words. Research, editing, and developing industry specific training materials were also included.

Communications/Public Affairs Director November 2003 – January 2005

Mile High Telecom - Denver, Colorado

Responsible for initial orientation of new employees as well as other company personnel responsible for conducting new employee contact. Designed public document content, presentation, as well as positive press exposure material through media and community resource outlets.

On-Air Production Director & Host August 2001 – December 2003

The Challenge partnering w/Focus on the Family - Denver, Colorado

Responsible for on-air production, advertising, volunteer recruiting, research, web-development, and guest relations. On-air advertising was highlighted in excess of forty (40) different advertising purchasers for radio shows and affiliate support from Manager of African American Ministries for Focus on the Family.

On-Air Production Director & Host March 2008 – May 2009

The Point - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Produced thirty-four (34) episodes; pre/ post production, on-air television and radio advertising, training and recruiting volunteers, research, and web-development. Guest and sponsorship relations were a major portion of the on-going daily activities of this position. Programming was moved from traditional television broadcast medium and transitioned to web based production for an additional nineteen (19) episodes.

Recruiting Director-Human Resources July 1995 – February 1997

John Hancock General Agency - St. Louis, Missouri

Responsible for locating, designing, and implementing outside sales personnel recruiting presentations. Also charged with initial one week in-house sales and basic communication training for over one hundred thirty (130) independent agents. Able to lead the agency toward reduction of a twelve month turnover rate exceeding sixty percent to a 35% rate during the first seventeen (17) month period.

Education

M.S. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 1999 (graduate)

Carolina Christian Bible College North Augusta, South Carolina

B.S. BIBLICAL STUDIES 1997 (graduate)

Carolina Christian Bible College North Augusta, South Carolina

MUSIC COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE 1975-1978

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, WI

Honors

Missouri House of Representatives “Special Resultion” acknowledging community service and leadership. US Dept. Justice – FBI First Responders Training Lecturer Media Relations & Origins of Hate

Denver Public Schools - Lecturer and Clinician - Educational Excellence within Classroom Instruction

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