Michael McCassey
Redlands
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record of relational leadership and success in multiple fields of employment. Experience driving business growth through strategic leadership and exceptional communication skills. Successfully managed large-scale events, fostering community relationships and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at team leadership and funds management, consistently achieving impactful results while mentoring others to reach their full potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Worship/Students/Connections
Immanuel Baptist Church
01.2016 - 11.2025
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals and baptisms.
- Authored sermons, messages and other religious materials.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of each ministry (Worship, Student, Connections).
- Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs, and events to uplift and encourage my congregations in worship of our Lord.
- Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
- Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
- Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong worshippers with respect to their God given talents and spiritual development.
- Utilized technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message.
- Provided weekly Bible teaching to High School and Middle School students and their families. Promoted a mindset of daily submission to Christ and a growing relationship with Him.
- Planned monthly events: Parties, Outings, Multi Church, etc. to encourage growth and interpersonal relationships.
- Led camps and mission trips designed to be benchmarks in the lives of our students as well as opportunities to serve and develop their individual spiritual gifting and service mindset.
- Worked side by side with parents to develop home centered, family focused discipleship that mirrored weekly group studies and enabled God centered conversations throughout the week.
- Remodeled student room to allow for new growth and excitement/ownership among our students.
- Organized, managed and oversaw large church events including 4th of July, Movie Nights, Harvest Festival and Thanksgiving Baskets.
- Communicated with the City of Highland to acquire the proper permitting, safety protocols and services for all aspects of yearly events.
- Hosted 4,000 to 6,000 people each event for 4th of July and Harvest Festival celebrations and 350 to 400 for Movie Nights.
- Mobilized volunteer and support staff or 250-300 people assigning individual responsibilities to each group designed to smoothly execute all aspects of each event.
- Organized the purchase of turkeys and all the grocery items needed to produce 700 full Thanksgiving Baskets to support our community during the holiday.
- Personally communicated with multiple schools in our surrounding communities to coordinate delivery of baskets for needy families.
General Manager of Operations
Weichert Realtors, Community Real Estate
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed daily office operations and agents with emphasis on productivity and self motivation.
- Established positive and effective communication among agents/staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed opportunities for client relationships.
- Drove yearly business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Trained, coached and mentored agents to support the company vision and methods.
- Worked my own leads while managing and was number one in overall sales during my time.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning With Technology
Ashford University
San Diego, CA12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA08-2010
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Strategic leadership
- Data interpretation
- Advertising and marketing
- Sales
- Purchasing and planning
- Vendor partnerships
- Communication skills
- Goal setting
- Sales planning and implementation
- Team leadership
- Organizational development
- Operations management
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- New business development
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Staff management
Timeline
Minister of Worship/Students/Connections
Immanuel Baptist Church
01.2016 - 11.2025
General Manager of Operations
Weichert Realtors, Community Real Estate
11.2014 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning With Technology
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University