John Picolo
Gretna
Summary
A motivated leader and team member who is focused on achieving goals and successfully working with others to meet the desired results of the employer. Working with others is a pleasure and helping people is my passion. My aim is to help whatever environment I enter become more enriched and to best serve the people with me.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations manager and counselor
Challenge outreach
Gretna
08.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow
- Supervised team members, providing training and support as needed.
- Spent quality time evaluating and mentoring people coming out of drug addiction and homelessness
- Securing resources through administrative avenues to benefit less privileged individuals
Pastor and counselor
Heavens harvest church
Gretna
05.2023 - Current
- Led weekly worship services, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling and support for church members.
- Organized community outreach programs, promoting charitable initiatives within the congregation.
Contractor
Kingdom business llc
Gretna
03.2022 - Current
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for various client contracts.
- Coordinated communication between clients and team members for smooth execution.
- Oversaw quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Youth Director
Believer’s life church
Gretna
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed engaging youth programs to foster spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Organized weekly meetings to encourage participation and build strong relationships.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and enhance youth engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 01.2010 - 08.2015
Skills
- Operations management
- Resource allocation
- Quality control
- Management
- Team building
- Personal development
- Problem solving
- Public speaking
- Teaching
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations manager and counselor
Challenge outreach
08.2023 - Current
Pastor and counselor
Heavens harvest church
05.2023 - Current
Contractor
Kingdom business llc
03.2022 - Current
Youth Director
Believer’s life church
03.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of New Orleans
01.2010 - 08.2015