Rick Apperson
Hazelton,British Columbia
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Corps Officer/Pastor
Salvation Army Terrace
06.2018 - Current
- Managed staff of 12
- Created and managed budget of $500,000+
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted reports
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives
- Fundraising and retail management
- Created service programs
- Media Relations
- Distributed food and supplies to communities
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and others
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission
Executive Director
Salvation Army Smithers
10.2009 - 08.2016
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion
Family Services Supervisor
Salvation Army
12.2006 - 10.2009
- Created drop-in centre programming
- Responsible for maintaining and operating food bank.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding
- Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives
Manager
Valvoline Oil Lube Express
05.2001 - 09.2004
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
Education
Bachelor of Biblical Studies - Biblical Studies
Booth University College
Winnipeg, MB07.2024
Certificate of Management Course -
Booth University COllege
Winnipeg, MB11.2013
Grace Fellowship -
Grace Fellowship International
Pigeon Forge, TN USA09.2006
Certificate of Completion - Cross-cultural Communications, Missions History
William Carey University
Pasadena, California USA12.1998
Certificate of Completion - Discipleship Training, Church Missions Training
Last Days Ministires
Lindale, TX USA02.1995
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Team Development
- Administrative Leadership
- Administrative Duties
- Store Oversight
- Media Relations
- Preparing Budgets
- Budget Expense Tracking
- Ordering and Inventory Control
- Service Delivery
- Fundraising Implementation
- Excellent Customer Service
- Community Activities
Accomplishments
- Board of Directors Smithers Chamber of Commerce 2010-2014
- SMithers Action Group 2010-2014
- Safe Talk Workshop 2015
- Psychological First Aid 2015
- Emergency Disaster Service Training: Emotional care, Incident command, disaster food services 2008, 2012, 2015
- Crisis Intervention Training 2012, 2014
- Level 1 First Aid 2013
- Suicide Intervention Training 2013
- Support group Facilitator Training 2013
- Food Safe Level 1 2007
- 2005 – Sept
- 2012
Hobbies
Love to read, watch baseball, and write for fun. Have written one book and numerous magazine articles.
Timeline
Corps Officer/Pastor
Salvation Army Terrace
06.2018 - Current
Executive Director
Salvation Army Smithers
10.2009 - 08.2016
Family Services Supervisor
Salvation Army
12.2006 - 10.2009
Manager
Valvoline Oil Lube Express
05.2001 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Biblical Studies - Biblical Studies
Booth University College
Certificate of Management Course -
Booth University COllege
Grace Fellowship -
Grace Fellowship International
Certificate of Completion - Cross-cultural Communications, Missions History
William Carey University
Certificate of Completion - Discipleship Training, Church Missions Training
Last Days Ministires
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