Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Creative Writing
Timeline
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Garret Friesen

Bezanson,AB

Summary

Dedicated and eager to enthusiastically lead a cooperative team. Skilled in teaching, mentoring, and administration. Adept at building relationships and always staying teachable; humble to ask for help when needed. Committed to serving with patience, love, and respect.

No external forces are limiting me to overcome trying times; I depend on The Lord to be my strength and guidance when I fall short.

Proverbs 17:22, "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries the bones."

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Line Cook

Jeffery's Cafe
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Fulfill list of daily chores
  • Keep cook line stock topped up (a lot of chopping and mixing)
  • General cleaning of the kitchen
  • Occasionally ran deliveries and catering

Head Leader

Bear Lake Bible Camp
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Planned the Summer cooperatively with the female head leader and the camp director.
  • Creation of weekly schedules along with placement of staff to their weekly tasks
  • Oversee skills and activities of campers and staff, often in large groups
  • Resolve conflicts with or between campers according to Plan to Protect and In Safe Hands
  • Minor building/cabin maintenance
  • General running around of sudden chores or problems (fast-paced)

Pastoral Intern

Westpointe Community Church
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Wrote and delivered a sermon
  • Attended weekly staff meetings
  • Assisted with fundraising activities
  • Assisted with VBS by leading the teaching
  • Collaborated with the youth pastor in creating a curriculum for the fall semester of the youth program
  • Led youth nights, working with and communicating with the volunteers to operate smoothly
  • Juggled multiple miscellaneous projects, not cracking under pressure

Education

Bachelor of Religious Education - Pastoral Ministry - Youth Pastor Specialization

Peace River Bible Institute
Sexsmith, AB
04.2024

High School Diploma -

Peace Wapiti Academy
Grande Prairie, AB
06.2020

Skills

  • Event Organization
  • Microsoft Word
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Sermon Preparation
  • Pastoral Care/ Youth Ministry
  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Building
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Creative Thinking
  • Punctual and Dependable

Creative Writing

I have written 5 fictional books, with a few more in progress. I never thought I had it in me, considering I hardly read books as a kid, but I have been given inspiration from the Lord and will glorify Him in what I produce.

Timeline

Pastoral Intern

Westpointe Community Church
05.2023 - 08.2023

Head Leader

Bear Lake Bible Camp
05.2022 - 08.2022

Prep Line Cook

Jeffery's Cafe
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Religious Education - Pastoral Ministry - Youth Pastor Specialization

Peace River Bible Institute

High School Diploma -

Peace Wapiti Academy
Garret Friesen