Professional Resume

Mr. Tim A.

Hamilton

Objectives
To find a church or para-church organization where I can serve as the Worship Pastor, though I'd potentially consider a spot as a Youth Pastor if the conditions were right.

(Review expanded objectives in my cover letter)

 
Education
Redeemer University College
Hamilton, Ontario 2004
4 year Bachelor of Arts
  • Major in Religion, minor in Psychology
  • Recipient of the Presidential Scholarship
    Involvement:
    Alpha Music Team, Redeemer Promotional Speaker,
    Redeemer Concert Choir, Saturday Night Live (Music Leader),
    Senior Writer for on campus newspaper “The Crown”

    Nelson High School
    Burlington, Ontario 2000
    Involvement:
    Ontario Scholar, D.A.R.E. Role Model, Honour Role,
    ISCF Leader, Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Volleyball

     

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    Experience
    Employment:

    Teacher
    Private information
    2008-Current
  • Jr. High Math, English and Social Studies teacher.
  • Head of the Music Club
  • Co-Head Coach for Sr Boys Basketball Team
  • Further information withheld at this time for the sake of privacy, but I can go into further details in person/email.

    Preacher
    Chinese Alliance Church, Scarborough, ON 2009-Current
  • Sometimes preacher for the contemporary/youth service (monthly, or so)
  • 2010 Youth Retreat Speaker

    Musician
    Burlington, ON 2007-current
  • I run my own indie band playing locally
  • Paid solo artist playing coffee shops/pubs
  • Sound of Music Festival 2009
  • Full length Album, 2008
  • Second Album in the works for 2009/2010

    Music Intern/Leader
    Rockridge Canyon, Princeton, British Columbia 2004-2009(Seasonal)
  • Formed, practiced, and led the Rockridge band each Summer
  • Played each night in front of over 200 people
  • Helped lead the weekly devotional meeting for the staff
  • Worked with youth and young adults of various ages
  • Part-time member of The Assignment Leadership Team which oversaw the entire daily camp operations

    YMCA Rocks Music Program
    YMCA, Burlington, Ontario December 2007-February 2008 (Contract)
  • Learned about various aspects of the music industry
  • Helped run the “Throwin’ the Horns” bi-weekly concert program
  • Facilitated group organization of fundraising concert
  • Seminars in leadership, group work, and identifying personal skills

    Youth Worker/Counselor
    Youth For Christ, London, Ontario March 2006-May 2007
  • Started and led YFC group at Banting High School
  • Music program chaperone for various fundraisers
  • Started and ran the weekly Banting Guitar Club
  • Primary speaker for Campus Life, the weekly drop-in night
  • Founded “Friday Night Live” monthly music program for teens

    Customer Service Representative
    Cogeco Cable, Burlington, Ontario September 2004-June 2005
  • Sales for cable television, internet, and phone services
  • Billing and collections
  • Technical assistance
  • Member of traveling Special Promotions Team

    Young Life Canada Student Staff
    Hamilton, Ontario April 2005
  • Coordinated and ran the local Young Life group
  • Weekly Public Speaking, Bible Study
  • Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee Coach
  • Young Life promotion and fundraising

    Day Camp Counsellor
    St. John Ambulance, Oakville, Ontario July 2003-August 2003
  • With two other counsellors ran a camp that taught first aid to children ages 5-14, and ran games and activities for the campers.

    Volunteer:
  • Worship Team Leader at Compass Point Ellis Avenue '09-current
  • Worship Team Member (guitar, bass, vocals) and sometimes leader @ Journey '09
  • Worship Team Member (guitar, bass, vocals) @ Compass Point '09
  • Relay For Life '09
  • Young Life (from ‘01-present), guitar player and volunteer for various Ontario High School groups
  • YMCA Throwin’ the Horns Youth Program Volunteer ’07-08
  • Music leader for Young Life May Conference and YL Leadership Camp ’07-‘08
  • Jr. High assistant leader @ The Sanctuary Burlington ‘06
  • Alpha program leader @ The Sanctuary Burlington ‘06
  • Soup Fest volunteer as a member of “The Lovejoys” musical group ’04-‘06
  • Volunteer @ Kerr St Youth Drop-In ’04-‘05
  • Youth Camp Counselor at Bonnecher Baptist Camp ’98-‘00
  • Various Vacation Bible Schools

     

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    Skills/Interests/Awards
    Skills Profile:

    • Proficient guitarist (both acoustic and electric)
    • Ability and knowledge in playing the bass guitar, drums, and piano
    • Confident vocal leader and harmony singer
    • Experienced song writer/arranger
    • First Aid certified
    • PMAB certified
    • Strong verbal skills
    • Outgoing, enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills
    • Team player, adaptable, able to learn quickly and work on my own
    • Hardworking, dependable, and punctual employee
    • Strong leader
    • Basic video editing
    • Computer literate
    • Culturally literate


    Interests:

    • Live music
    • Movies
    • Scrabble/board games/card games
    • Reading (I don't list the books I've read because I read a lot... I'm a big fan of all things Shane Claiborne, Donald Miller, and Rob Bell)
    • Jesus
    • Family
    • Friends
    • Fun
    • Sports (Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, etc)

       
    Last Updated 2010-07-29 11:11:31

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