1. Summary
Creative, energetic, experienced community builder, leader, effective communicator, team player,
possessing excellent customer service skills.
Skills
Working within business, church and various community and volunteer organizations at every
level, I have honed these skills:
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Professional Experience
Project Planning and Execution
• Led an organization with 4 full time staff, 20 support staff ,300+ volunteers and annual
budget of 400k+.
• Led and assisted the design, development and completion of three building projects for
non-profits that resulted in 1400+ volunteer hours.
• Created community marketing events resulting in 600+ participants to Michiana Camp
with over 50% as first- time guest.
• Implemented marketing plan that included new community awareness yielding a 30%
increase in new campers, 900% in social media following, and doubled individual donor
base.
• Created and hosted display booths for Expo for Women, Berrien County Fair, South
Bend Camp Fair, Ladies Day Out, and many Christian conventions.
• Developed and led the implementation of new systems, events and programs. An
example is the implementation of an online registration process for 700+ campers, online
volunteer training for 300+ volunteers, as well as the design and execution of many youth
and adult education opportunities.
Leadership and Development
• Built business relationships through networking to enhance community awareness,
resources and involvement in the organization.
• As a certified facilitator by Experiential Systems, led teams and individuals through team
building exercises (including low level initiatives, high ropes course, zip line, and cave
exploration).
• Led team building and/or personal development workshops for groups from universities,
churches, and businesses. An example of a few are University of Notre Dame, Holy
Cross College, Andrews University, Four Flags Chamber of Commerce, and Lakeshore
Christian Church.
• Facilitated the development of teams to collectively solve problems, design new
programs, and accomplish difficult task.
• Led two humanitarian group trips to New Orleans, help build a home in Juárez, Mexico,
led a team to build walls for Habitat home as well as many other local volunteer
opportunities.
• Crafted and delivered hundreds of speeches, workshops, and lessons.
Employment History
• Membership Coordinator- Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce, Niles, MI (Present)
• Executive Director – Michiana Christian Service Camp, Niles, MI. (2011- 2014)
• Minister - Raceland Christian Church, Raceland, KY. (2001-2011)
• Youth Minister – Lakeshore Christian Church, St. Joseph, MI. (1993-2001)
Mary SmithJim
Matthews
“Jim exemplifies what it
means to be a leader.
His ability to think
critically and
collaborate with others
makes him an incredibly
valuable asset to any
organization. He has a
gift of building
relationships and it has
proven fruitful in his life
and lives around him.
-Chris Fleck, Manager,
United Federal Credit
Union
“Jim is a talented event
planner - his experience
and insights are
inherently used to
develop cohesive
strategies and
executable plans. He
develops teams with
complementary talents
to be ready for anything
unexpected. I have
wholeheartedly enjoyed
and will never forget the
experiences he has
created.”
-Ken Whah, Director,
Distribution Operations
Whirlpool Corporation
“I have worked with Jim
on a number of
occasions and admire
his skilled and creative
approach to marketing.
From social media
campaigns and PR
initiatives to hosting
events, Jim is a pro and
consistently produces
good results even when
his budget is quite
limited.".
-Karen Bachert, Owner
of K Enterprises
7355 Steinbauer Rd.
Niles, MI 49120
(606)831-4180
Jim.matthews65@
gmail.com
Project Management
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Customer Service
Management
Budget Maximization
Change Agent
Team Building
Problem Solving
Creative Thinking
Marketing
Networking

2. • Activities Director – Country Club Retirement Center, Mt. Vernon, OH. (1991-1993)
• Youth Minister – Grove Church of Christ, Gambier, OH (1989-1991)

3. Education
• Kentucky Christian University, Bachelor of Science in Religious Education and Theology
• Kentucky Christian University, Post-graduate courses in Leadership Development.
Community Involvement
• Member of the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce (Hosted Business Before Hours).
• Regular guest speaker for Optimist Club, Rotary, Kiwanis, Four Flags Chamber, and
Buchanan Chamber.
• Involved with several area networking groups.
• Guest speaker for Kentucky Christian University’s Marriage and Family Enrichment
Series.
• Regular speaker for Raceland High School Graduation.
• Leadership in area local church.