John Burton Resume 050310 Basic

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JOHN EDWARD BURTON

Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 | www.johnburtondesign.com | [email protected] | 313.799.3473

Proficiencies: Graphic and web design using Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign,Illustrator, Fireworks; Marketing campaigns using Constant Contact and iContact, Facebook,Twitter and other services; Public speaking and facilitating, PowerPoint development, writing

and communications

Over the past several years I have keyed into two specific career focuses:

1. Ministry & Program DevelopmentTwo churches have been developed under my leadership, one in Colorado and anotherin Michigan. I enjoyed their growth after successfully gathering a team and advancingthe dream through vision casting, creative thinking, public, interpersonal and writtencommunications, managing both small and large groups, marketing and other focuses.As a consultant, trainer and public speaker, I thoroughly enjoy my opportunities to teachat churches, camps and conferences. I also have experience leading a team as a callcenter Customer Care Supervisor with T-Mobile that allowed me to both utilize anddevelop my core skills. Additional experience with T-Mobile included the opportunity tofacilitate training sessions within the continuing education department. Passion, fun anda focus on being world-changer in our sphere of influence are constant themes in mypresentations.

2. Graphic & Web DesignIve had the opportunity to work with some amazing clients and to develop an extensiveportfolio. Using the tools listed above, Ive excelled in magazine design and layout,creating postcards, banners, websites and other marketing materials as well asdeveloping and maintaining SEO and effective email campaigns. My portfolio can beseen at www.johnburtondesign.com.

My strengths and passions would include teaching, writing (Im a published author and havewritten five books to date), graphic and web design and program development.

Additionally, I thoroughly enjoy spending time with my wife and three boys (and very soon mylittle girl who arrives in July!).

I would value the opportunity to meet you and share more of my vision for life, my experienceand discuss how I might effectively serve within your organization.

I have found that strengthening your strengths, minimizing your weaknesses, learning andgrowing continually, leading with both boldness and humility and truly enjoying people and thecorporate mission are some powerful keys to success. It would be an honor to bring some ofthese values to your team.

I am available to begin immediately on an either full or part-time basis.

Thank you,

John Burton
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Proficiencies

Graphic and web design using Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator,Fireworks; Marketing campaigns using Constant Contact and iContact, Facebook, Twitter

and other services

Public speaking and facilitating, PowerPoint development, writing andcommunications

Profile

Over 18 years of experience in ministry leadership. I have enjoyed developing and leadingyouth departments, serving other pastoral departments, public speaking, itinerate ministry,leadership training, launching prayer and city ministry initiatives as well as founding and leading anew church.

A proficient and confident public speaker, trainer and motivator. I have a few hundredrecorded teachings including focuses on effective prayer, faith and passion. I enjoy participating

in camps, conferences and special church meetings.

Graphic and web design. In my spare time I freelance as a designer, using the Adobe CS4tools. Graphic and web design are a couple of my passions- I tend to thrive in atmospheres thatlend themselves to creative thinking, dreaming and progressive development. I have designedseveral projects including web, print, email blasts, billboards, CD/DVD inserts and covers, andmany other formats. You can view my portfolio at www.johnburtondesign.com.

Technically inclined. I have maintained the computer systems in my ministry assignments overthe last eight years. I have a strong working knowledge of the following software products:Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, FrontPage, OneNote and Outlook; Adobe Fireworks,Dreamweaver; Photoshop, Premiere and InDesign.

Selected Accomplishments

The launching and development of Revival Church in Detroit and Revolution House ofPrayer in Colorado. I founded RHOP with my wife in 2001. We started with a dream and a 700sq. foot office in Manitou Springs. We imparted this dream to several amazing people and grewthe ministry through four different locations, a developing ministry team and the typicalchallenges of entrepreneurship and leadership. We are following a similar process with RevivalChurch in the Detroit area.

Published author. I have been published five times through Revival Nation Publishing. I amcurrently beginning my sixth book and plan on completing it early in 2011.

Leadership on a variety of teams. I have led the team of trustees, our staff and other localsecular and ministry departments. I have taught in both spiritual and non-ministry related work-place environments.

Mission Manitou. I have led mission teams that have traveled to Manitou Springs to participatein a unique ministry environment. Personal ministry, trips to pray on the top of Pikes Peak anddeep within caves, teaching and other activities have been an exciting venture.

Leadership Training/Itinerate Ministry. I train on a variety of topics, including the focus ofone of my books, Six Enemies of Fulfilled Destiny. I recently returned from Chiang Mai, Thailandwhere I trained international Christian leaders on the topic of prayer.
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Developed strong online presence. My website and blog are receiving well above averagetraffic, and I help inform and train clients on how to develop their own effective web basedmarketing strategy.

Work History

2009-presentRevival ChurchWe planted Revival Church a few months ago and have had a blast watching it develop into anexciting new ministry. (Im committed to the church on Sunday evenings and have great flexibilitythe rest of the week.)

2007-presentJohn Burton MinistriesI enjoy consulting, training and equipping leadership teams and others at conferences, camps,churches and other venues. I train on a variety of topics, including the focuses of my books. Mybook Six Enemies of Fulfilled Destinyis a popular topic specifically for leaders and decisionmakers. This venture has taken me to some exciting places including a recent trip to Chiang Mai,Thailand. (This is a spare time venture)

2007-2009International House of PrayerResponsibilities at the International House of Prayer are dynamic, and I have had the opportunityto direct a primary internship and also to serve as a graphic designer in their highly reputabledesign department. As an Internship Director, I was responsible for all aspects of the programsdevelopment and execution including interviewing, financial management and accountability,staff recruiting and team development, classroom style teaching, counseling and calibration withthis large ministrys core values.

2006-presentJohn Burton DesignIve been designing well prior to 2006, but it was this year that I formally developed a business. Ihave continued to thrive and develop as a web and print designer, marketer and communicator.

My portfolio can be seen online at www.johnburtondesign.com. (This is a spare time venture)

2001-presentRevolution House of Prayer- Manitou Springs, ColoradoI previously served as the Senior Pastor of RHOP in Manitou Springs, Colorado, and currentlyfunction as the overseer of that ministry. We started the church with my family and anothercouple in a small office and developed it into a thriving church in a very difficult region of theUnited States. (This is a zero time venture)

November 2000- December 2002T-Mobile- Colorado Springs, ColoradoI was hired as a Customer Care Representative and was shortly promoted to Customer CareSupervisor at a large call center. I also enjoyed guest facilitating continuing education classesfrom time to time. My primary duties included team development, personal development,training, coaching and maintaining metrics.

Contact Information

Phone- (313) 799.3473

Email- [email protected]

Web- www.johnburtondesign.com

Work History Contact Information
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2007-2009International House of Prayer- Kansas City, Missouri3535 E. Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64137(816) 763-0200

2001-present

Revolution House of Prayer- Manitou Springs, Colorado441 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829(719) 201-1028

November 2000- December 2002T-Mobile- Colorado Springs, Colorado556 Chapel HIlls Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920(800) T-MOBILE

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John Burton Resume 050310 Basic