Ihsan Alkassar
Orangeville
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor of Worship
Chorum Agape Church
2022.11 - 2024.04
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Attracted new members to the congregation through effective marketing strategies such as social media campaigns, website updates, and targeted outreach efforts.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Pastoral Assistant
Chorum Agape Church
2020.11 - 2022.11
- Coordinated volunteer projects within the community to demonstrate the church''s commitment to service and compassion.
- Provided support for families facing challenges or crises by offering compassionate counsel rooted in Christian values and empathy.
- Built partnerships with local organizations to create collaborative opportunities for mission work both domestically and internationally.
- Led small group Bible studies to nurture spiritual growth among members while stimulating thought-provoking discussions on faith-related topics.
- Assisted in managing church budget and finances, ensuring responsible allocation of resources for ministry growth.
- Mentored youth group members through regular meetings, fostering strong relationships while imparting valuable life lessons grounded in faith principles.
- Managed administrative tasks as needed to maintain efficient daily operations of church activities.
- Served as liaison between various ministries within the church by maintaining open lines of communication to ensure cohesive programming across all areas.
- Conducted weddings, funerals, and baptisms with sensitivity and professionalism, providing comfort and guidance during significant life events.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Maintained religious records and documents.
- Provided pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
- Trained 2 new missionaries on effectively sharing word of God in Turkish community.
Realtor
Shah Altin Emlak
2018.03 - 2020.11
- Coordinated various aspects of real estate transactions such as inspections, appraisals, and financing arrangements, minimizing delays and challenges for clients.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
- Developed strong knowledge of local market conditions, allowing for accurate pricing strategies and targeted marketing efforts.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with diligent follow-up after closing, ensuring a positive experience overall.
- Collaborated with other agents to ensure timely closings and successful transactions for all parties involved.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
Sales Development Manager
AITC, Canon Official Agent In Iraq
2005.05 - 2017.04
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and created action plans to capitalize on those opportunities.
- Aligned sales strategies with company objectives to drive overall business growth.
- Trained and mentored sales personnel to apply best practices and techniques.
- Leveraged social media platforms as powerful prospecting tools that increased reach among desired clientele.
- Analyzed competitor offerings to identify unique selling points for tailored pitches that resonated with target markets effectively.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop impactful campaigns that drove lead generation and conversions.
- Organized and attended industry events to boost brand visibility while networking with potential leads, ultimately contributing to the sales pipeline growth.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals.
- Built diverse sales pipeline to exceed quota targets.
Education
GED -
Bethlehem Theology College
Bethleham, Israel 05.2025
GED -
Kairos University
California, USA 11.2024
Associate of Arts - Small Engine Mechanics And Repair Technology
Almashtal School
Baghdad, Iraq04.2003
Skills
- Pastoral Care
- Worship Leading
- Prayer leadership
- Service planning
- Event Organization
- Social Media Engagement
- Preaching
- Spiritual leadership
- Sermon Preparation
- Teaching
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Pastor of Worship
Chorum Agape Church
2022.11 - 2024.04
Pastoral Assistant
Chorum Agape Church
2020.11 - 2022.11
Realtor
Shah Altin Emlak
2018.03 - 2020.11
Sales Development Manager
AITC, Canon Official Agent In Iraq
2005.05 - 2017.04
GED -
Bethlehem Theology College
GED -
Kairos University
Associate of Arts - Small Engine Mechanics And Repair Technology
Almashtal School
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