John Bruce
Blenheim
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience as Director/Chaplain at Vineyard Church, excelling in crisis management and policy development. Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering a high-performing team culture. Demonstrated expertise in training facilitation and assessment strategies, driving project success while ensuring compliance and enhancing collaboration across departments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Chaplain
Vineyard Church
Hapuku, Kaikoura
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion within budget and deadlines.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial planning.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Education
Pastoral Counselling Level 2
Living Wisdom
Nelson09-2024
Chaplaincy
Booth College
Wellington03-2021
Certificate in Cookery
Auckland Hotel And Chef Training
Auckland01-2016
Certificate in Community Work
AUT
Auckland01-2008
Certificate in Social Sciences
AUT
Auckland01-2007
School Certificate
Kelston Boys High School
Auckland01-1989
Skills
- Counseling techniques
- Crisis management
- Policy development
- Training facilitation
- Assessment strategies
- Team collaboration
Snippet of self
- Positive, friendly attitude
- Hard working and reliable
- Honest
- Willing to learn and take instruction
- Use initiative and common sense
- Work well in team environment and by myself
- Polite and respectful
Timeline
Director/Chaplain
Vineyard Church
03.2022 - 03.2025
Pastoral Counselling Level 2
Living Wisdom
Chaplaincy
Booth College
Certificate in Cookery
Auckland Hotel And Chef Training
Certificate in Community Work
AUT
Certificate in Social Sciences
AUT
School Certificate
Kelston Boys High School
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