My passion is to love God and people. I do this by compassionately caring and creatively coaching others to grow in intimacy with God, and help them to find healing, wholeness and peace. I enjoy helping them identify, develop and use their gifts and talents as they take their place in the body of Christ. I long to see the advancement of the Kingdom of God in the world and for unity and reconciliation in His body. I am looking for opportunities to live out these passions in a church or Christian ministry for the glory of God.
"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace... in order that in everything God
may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To Him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:10-11
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Founder and Creative Visionary, Freedom Finders
January 2010 – Present Austin, TX
A Support Group that Overcomes the 7 Stages of Grief Due to an Ending Relationship Through the Conquering Power of CHRIST to find HOPE and FREEDOM. This Six Stage Adventure Model Includes an Exploration of the Word of God, Ourselves and Our Life.
- Currently creating and updating curriculum, modules and materials in order to facilitate support groups to help those that are dealing with the tragic loss of a relationship.
- Leading and guiding productive and healing conversations in order to help the healing process.
- Counseling participants and helping them to work through the stages of grief and other difficulties.
- Helping Participants to build their relationship with Christ and seeking His healing during the
traumatic time.
Create and update the Freedom Finders curriculum and materials.
Facilitate small groups using the Freedom Finders material.
January 2010 – Present Austin, TX
A Support Group that Overcomes the 7 Stages of Grief Due to an Ending Relationship Through the Conquering Power of CHRIST to find HOPE and FREEDOM. This Six Stage Adventure Model Includes an Exploration of the Word of God, Ourselves and Our Life.
- Currently creating and updating curriculum, modules and materials in order to facilitate support groups to help those that are dealing with the tragic loss of a relationship.
- Leading and guiding productive and healing conversations in order to help the healing process.
- Counseling participants and helping them to work through the stages of grief and other difficulties.
- Helping Participants to build their relationship with Christ and seeking His healing during the
traumatic time.
Create and update the Freedom Finders curriculum and materials.
Facilitate small groups using the Freedom Finders material.
Associate Pastor Intern, The Artist Outlet
September 2016 – May 2017 Porter Ranch, CA
Serving in pastoral duties in a mobile community that experiences the arts and faith together such as:
September 2016 – May 2017 Porter Ranch, CA
Serving in pastoral duties in a mobile community that experiences the arts and faith together such as:
- sermon preparation and preaching
- designing worship services
- working with fine and performing artists
- managing website and social media content and format
- writing newsletter and other content for TAO
- serve as Event Coordinator
- help with service setup
- learn methods of church planting
- leadership team member
Pastoral Intern, Epicentre Church
September 2015 – September 2016 Pasadena, CA
September 2015 – September 2016 Pasadena, CA
- 2015-2016 Epicentre Church Intern Cohort Member
- Participated in outreach and evangelism at Pasadena City College
- Participated in partnership with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA in various activities such as Bible Study, Student Leadership Meetings, Korean BBQ outreach, Alpha Course and Holy Spirit Retreat
- Discipled/Mentored InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Student Leaders
- Received training in house church planting (T4T Reproducing Discipleship)
- Facilitated an Alpha Course Group on the Pasadena City College
- Participated in Epicentre Church All Staff Meeting
Young Adult Leader, Faith Church: 12Eleven Ministries (now Faith Youth)
January 2015 - March 2015 West Covina, CA
- Music Jam Common Interest Group
- Help encourage participation in group activities such as singing, playing an instrument, selecting songs
- Help gather lyrics and chords sheets in order for the group to run more smoothly
Greeter Team Lead, Faith Church
September 2014 - March 2015 West Covina, CA
- Saturday Night Service Greeter Team
- Encourage the greeter team to create a positive and inviting atmosphere by greeting those that enter the House of God
- Promoted a safe, caring environment for the greeter team members to grow, overcome fears and serve God in a greater capacity
- Provided prayer and counsel for team members when some seemed to have times of struggle
- Participated in Greeter Team Lead meetings and also organized meetings and activity nights with the team in order to promote church operations and team-building
- Creatively led team devotionals and activities to help the team be inspired and grow in their walk and faith in God
Youth Leader, Faith Church: 12Eleven Ministries (now Faith Youth)
May 2014 - March 2015 West Covina, CA
Youth Leader, Faith Church: 12Eleven Ministries (now Faith Youth)
May 2014 - March 2015 West Covina, CA
- Creatively Taught, Led & Mentored students at Sunday 10:15am and 12:00pm services and Wednesday Night Service
- Developed creative visuals and activities in order to promote learning about God, the Bible and Christian life
- Creatively taught and led group conversations and activities based on the lesson of the week with the seventh grade boys and on occasion combined with the sixth grade boys
- Participated as a leader of the Blue team for the annual Alive Conference and also participated in the Leadership Advance Retreat
- Mentored students in order to promote respectful and God honoring activities outside of Church
- Served as the 12eleven Youth Café organizer
Greeter, Faith Church
January 2014 – September 2014 West Covina, CA
Greeter, Faith Church
January 2014 – September 2014 West Covina, CA
- Saturday Night Service Greeter Team
- Helped create an inviting and positive atmosphere by greeting those that enter the House of God.
Social Work Case Aide, State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families
October 2006 – October 2013 Milford, CT
My responsibility in performing paraprofessional case management & client services activities to support the safety & welfare of Connecticut’s children includes:
October 2006 – October 2013 Milford, CT
My responsibility in performing paraprofessional case management & client services activities to support the safety & welfare of Connecticut’s children includes:
- Member of the DCF Milford Office’s Case Plan Implementation Team.
- Member of the DCF Milford Office’s Staff Support Response Team.
- Completed the Social Worker Trainee Program – Class E-2007.
- Completed Social Work Case Aide Certification Program - Class 3.
- Providing transportation for children and/or clients to and from supervised visits, medical, court and other service appointments.
- Supervising family visitation in office, community & home settings.
- Observing interaction of parent(s) and child(ren) during visits and taking notes regarding interaction of family for inclusion in case file.
- Making collateral contacts to community agencies, schools, doctors, police and social service agencies to obtain necessary information.
- Testifying in court regarding information directly observed in client contacts.
Vocalist, Gateway Christian Fellowship
March 2012 – June 2013 West Haven, CT
March 2012 – June 2013 West Haven, CT
- Participated in Afterburn: prophetic praise and worship led by the Holy Spirit. We actively listened to what God was placing in our hearts to say, play, pray, read and sing and then following Him. (Similar to Harp & Bowl worship)
- Participated in worship featuring multiple genres during Sunday morning services
Intern, Renew Counseling Associates
September 2011 – April 2012 Fairfield, CT
September 2011 – April 2012 Fairfield, CT
- Learned about individual, family and group Christian counseling.
- Learned about office operation and marketing of a Christian counseling office.
- Created and implemented a project involving local Christian Churches and how adequately they address their parishioner's psychological and counseling needs
Office Assistant, State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families
January 2000 – October 2006 New Haven, CT
My responsibility in promoting the safety and welfare of Connecticut’s children includes the arrangement of clerical duties such as:
January 2000 – October 2006 New Haven, CT
My responsibility in promoting the safety and welfare of Connecticut’s children includes the arrangement of clerical duties such as:
- Member of the DCF Metro New Haven Office’s Morale Committee.
- Operating the telecommunications system.
- Compiling monthly, quarterly and yearly statistical information.
- Coordinating meetings.
- Formatting, updating and creating many work related forms.
- Maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Creating and generating payments and maintaining correspondence with various community resources.
- Preparation of court related forms.
- Creating probate cases in database system (LINK).
- Entering, retrieving and proofreading information within our offices database system (LINK).
- Distribution and handling of correspondence (via email, faxes and letters) throughout the Department.
- Create and conduct various trainings including digital camera and KidPix training.
Co-Owner/Director, For Youth Incorporated
January 2001 – September 2002 West Haven, CT
All Teen Center and Youth Organizations Responsibilities Included But Were Not Limited To:
January 2001 – September 2002 West Haven, CT
All Teen Center and Youth Organizations Responsibilities Included But Were Not Limited To:
- Organizations formed to keep today’s youths off the streets (Ages 12-18).
- Provided life skills coaching (i.e. job search skills, hygiene, cooperation, teamwork, peaceful conflict resolution, etc.).
- Provided a safe, peaceful and judgment free environment for teens to freely express themselves.
- Coordinated and actively took part in many community service activities along side teens.
- Coordinated fundraisers with help from community officials to earn money and awareness of organization.
- Formed many sub-committees (i.e. TAB – Teen Advisory Board) to help encourage teens to take an active role in leadership and the decision making process for the teen center.
- Assisted teens in completing homework assignments & provided outside tutors for help in school assignments & projects.
- Coordinated activities and field trips with teens.
- Created speeches and conducted talks/meetings with the teens on topics such as hygiene, diversity, tolerance, etc.
Director / Volunteer / Co-Owner Teen Spot - Teen Center
January 2001 – September 2002 West Haven, CT
All Teen Center and Youth Organizations Responsibilities Included But Were Not Limited To:
- Organizations formed to keep today’s youths off the streets (Ages 12-18).
- Provided life skills coaching (i.e. job search skills, hygiene, cooperation, teamwork, peaceful conflict resolution, etc.).
- Provided a safe, peaceful and judgment free environment for teens to freely express themselves.
- Coordinated and actively took part in many community service activities along side teens.
- Coordinated fundraisers with help from community officials to earn money and awareness of organization.
- Formed many sub-committees (i.e. TAB – Teen Advisory Board) to help encourage teens to take an active role in leadership and the decision making process for the teen center.
- Assisted teens in completing homework assignments & provided outside tutors for help in school assignments & projects.
- Coordinated activities and field trips with teens.
- Created speeches and conducted talks/meetings with the teens on topics such as hygiene, diversity, tolerance, etc.
District Technical Support Specialist, H&R Block
December 1998 – February 2000 West Haven, CT
I was responsible for all 16 offices located throughout New Haven County. Within these offices, my responsibilities included:
December 1998 – February 2000 West Haven, CT
I was responsible for all 16 offices located throughout New Haven County. Within these offices, my responsibilities included:
- Administering both physical and verbal computer support.
- Coordinating the setup and shutdown of the company owned offices.
- Acting a liaison between the offices and the district office.
- Communicating global support issues to the appropriate regional, district management, and world headquarters staff.
- Conduct training programs related to the setup, maintenance of all computer hardware, and installation/use of the authorized software.
Mentor, Jeffs Place (Teen Center)
April 1998 – January 2000 West Haven, CT
All Teen Center and Youth Organizations Responsibilities Included But Were Not Limited To:
April 1998 – January 2000 West Haven, CT
All Teen Center and Youth Organizations Responsibilities Included But Were Not Limited To:
- Organizations formed to keep today’s youths off the streets (Ages 12-18).
- Provided life skills coaching (i.e. job search skills, hygiene, cooperation, teamwork, peaceful conflict resolution, etc.).
- Provided a safe, peaceful and judgment free environment for teens to freely express themselves.
- Coordinated and actively took part in many community service activities along side teens.
- Coordinated fundraisers with help from community officials to earn money and awareness of organization.
- Formed many sub-committees (i.e. TAB – Teen Advisory Board) to help encourage teens to take an active role in leadership and the decision making process for the teen center.
- Assisted teens in completing homework assignments & provided outside tutors for help in school assignments & projects.
- Coordinated activities and field trips with teens.
- Created speeches and conducted talks/meetings with the teens on topics such as hygiene, diversity, tolerance, etc.
EDUCATION
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
Master of Divinity (M.Div), 2014 –2017
Graduated on June 10, 2017 with Master of Divinity Degree
Coursework Included:
Master of Divinity (M.Div), 2014 –2017
Graduated on June 10, 2017 with Master of Divinity Degree
Coursework Included:
- Practices: Christian Community (IS502)
- New Testament Introduction (NT500)
- The Touchstone Course (IS500)
- Interpretative Practices (BI500)
- God/Christ: Historical Development (HT500)
- The Practice of Mission (IS503)
- Greek Tools for Biblical Interpretation (LG510)
- Healing Prayer/Intercultural Ministry (MO506)
- Homiletics (PR500)
- Communication (CO500)
- Church/Humanity: Theological Reflection (HT503)
- Old Testament Introduction (OT500)
- Preaching Practicum (PR511)
- Theology and Ethics of Martin Luther King Jr. (ET543)
- Practice of Worship and Prayer (IS501)
- Hebrew Tools for Biblical Interpretation (LG500)
- Church/Organization Apprenticeship (AP501A)
- Conversion and the Process of Change (EV543)
- Modern Theology in a Global Context (HT504)
- Power Encounter (MO507)
- Church/Organization Apprenticeship (AP501B)
- The Ethics of Life and Death (ET535)
- God of the Gospels (NS542)
- Pastoral Care (PM504)
- Church/Organization Apprenticeship (AP501C)
- Exodus (Hebrew Text) (OT527)
- Theology and Film (TC530)
- Introduction to Islam (MR550)
- American Christianity in a Global Historical Context (CH506)
- Leading Change through Youth Ministry Contexts (YF502)
- John (Greek Text) (NE527)
- Theology and Theatre (TC 551)
- Reformed Worship (DP504)
- Leadership (LD500)
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
Master of Arts (M.A.), Community Psychology - Community-Clinical Services Concentration 2008 – 2012
Graduated on May 13, 2012 with my Master of Arts in Community Psychology Degree with a concentration in Community-Clinical Services.
Coursework Included:
Master of Arts (M.A.), Community Psychology - Community-Clinical Services Concentration 2008 – 2012
Graduated on May 13, 2012 with my Master of Arts in Community Psychology Degree with a concentration in Community-Clinical Services.
Coursework Included:
- Survey of Community Psychology (P605)
- Psychometrics and Statistics (P608)
- Research Methods (P609)
- Life Span Developmental Psychology (P625)
- Program Evaluation (P610)
- Personality Assessment (P634)
- The Interview (P628)
- Individual Intervention Seminar (P611)
- Individual Intervention Fieldwork (p614)
- Consultation Seminar (P612)
- Consultation Fieldwork (P615)
- Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counseling (P629)
- Group Treatment and Family Therapy (P632)
- Abnormal Psychology (P636)
- Special Problems in Community Psychology (P 607)
Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Stratford, CT
Professional Certificate in Radio and Television Broadcasting, 2008
Advanced Instruction in the Field of Communications and Media Operations through Coursework/Hands On Training by Business Professionals Included:
Professional Certificate in Radio and Television Broadcasting, 2008
Advanced Instruction in the Field of Communications and Media Operations through Coursework/Hands On Training by Business Professionals Included:
- Visual and Voice Performance
- Audio and Video Production and Editing
- Copywriting and Script Writing
- Video and Audio Editing
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Commercial Performance
- Control Room Operations
- News Casting
- Copywriting
- Performance
- Speech and Sports Broadcasting
Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Magna Cum Laude 2003 – 2006
Graduated on May 14, 2006 with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude.
Inducted into two Honor Societies: Kappa Gamma Pi, National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society (AMC’s Highest Honor), and Alpha Sigma Lambda, Adult Continuing Education Graduate Honor Society.
Awards Received: National Dean’s List, U.S. Achievement Academy’s Collegiate All-American Scholar, AMC’s Dean’s List: Fall 2003, Spring 2005, Fall 2005 & Spring 2006.
Activities and Societies: Kappa Gamma Pi, Alpha Sigma Lambda
Coursework Included:
- Sociology of Aids (SO262)
- Behavior Modification (PY210)
- Speech Communications (CO141A)
- Psychological Concepts (PY111A)
- Foundations of Learning (PY222)
- Domestic Violence (PY240)
- Statistics for Behavioral Science (PY218)
- Abnormal Psychology (PY211)
- Psychological Assessment Human Behavior (PY340)
- Intro to Ceramics (AR231)
- Clinical Psychology II: Psychotherapy (PY312)
- Spanish/Hispanic Civilization & Culture (FL244S)
Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration 2001 – 2003
Awards Received: AMC’s Dean’s List: Fall 2002 & Spring 2003.
Coursework Included:
- Science In the News (SC105A)
- Communications Overview (CO121A)
- American Government (PO122A)
- Math for Managers (MA105A)
- Introduction to Sociology (SO111A)
- Leadership Studies in Business (BE106A)
- Social Philosophy (PH261A)
- Industrial Organization (BE121A)
- Topics in Historical Study (HI252A)
- Applied Economics (BE121A)
- Religion in the Workplace (RS105A)
- Introduction to Finance (BE215A)
- Humanities I (HU111A)
- Humanities II (HU112A)
- Business Case Studies (BE240A)
- Preparation for College Study (CC101A)
- College Writing (EN103A)
- Literary Genres (EN104A)
RVP Studios - Rose Coppola-Trabandt, West Haven, CT
2000 – 2002
Coursework Included:
2000 – 2002
Coursework Included:
- Voice Training and Vocal Performance
- Music Theory
- Voice and Opera
Progressive Music - Lauren Cook Damato, Milford, CT
1999 – 1999
Coursework Included:
1999 – 1999
Coursework Included:
- Voice Training and Vocal Performance
- Voice and Opera
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
1998 Some College Coursework Completed
Coursework Included:
1998 Some College Coursework Completed
Coursework Included:
- Communication Skills (COM 100)
- Introduction to Theatre (THR 100)
- Intro to Psychology: General (PSY 100)
- U.S. History (HIS 112)
- Wellness (PCH 201)
West Woods Christian Academy, Hamden, CT
1993 – 1995
Coursework Included:
1993 – 1995
Coursework Included:
- Voice Training and Choir
Heritage Christian Academy, Wallingford, CT
1991 – 1993
Coursework Included:
1991 – 1993
Coursework Included:
- Voice Training and Choir
SKILLS & EXPERTISE ENDORSED BY OTHERS
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Administration
- Psychology
- Singing
- Acting
- Conflict Resolution
- Social Services
- Community Outreach
- Voice Acting
Jason also knows about...
- Vocalist
- Voiceovers
- Video Editing
- Musical Improvisation
- Improvisation
- Data Entry
- Government
- Administrative Assistants
- Nonprofits
- Outlook
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer Service
- Experience Working with At-Risk Teens
- Experience Working with Children (Newborn-21 years old)
- Experience Working with Diverse Populations
- Working With Clients
- Working with Confidential Information
- Audio Editing
- Script-writing
- Newsletter Production
- Video Production
- Management
- Pastoral Counseling
- Teen Services
- Biblical Studies
- Biblical Counseling
Thank you for taking the time to check out my resume. Have a blessed day!
