Jacob Ellison
Marion
Summary
Experienced in organization and communication, with a background highlighting proficiency in cultivating well-planned events and managing day-to-day projects effectively. Strong performance in previous roles, with a focus on efficient communication and task follow-through. Seeking career transition away from ministry work to leverage skills in a new professional setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor of Worship and Pastoral Care
Glenwood Baptist Church
05.2024 - Current
- Led and coordinated all organizational events, managing logistics, communications, and volunteer assignments across departments.
- Oversaw volunteer scheduling and engagement, ensuring consistent and effective support for weekly and special programming.
- Managed public relations and maintained strong partnerships with local organizations and community partners.
- Regularly spoke at events and gatherings to promote a unified organizational mission and shared values.
- Streamlined internal processes, improving communication flow and increasing operational efficiency.
Administrator
Grace Community Church
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed internal and external communications, improving coordination between staff, volunteers, and community members.
- Scheduled and maintained calendars for multiple departments, ensuring timely execution of events and meetings.
- Oversaw administrative logistics and budget tracking, supporting operational efficiency across departments.
- Streamlined documentation and policy updates to ensure clarity and organizational compliance.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication, strengthening collaboration and goal alignment.
Social Media Coordinator
The Kingdom Heirs
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitored brand reputation and interactions across social platforms, fostering strong public relationships.
- Developed content calendars and managed daily posting to maintain consistent audience engagement.
- Collaborated with creative and executive teams to align social media presence with organizational goals.
- Produced analytical reports on campaign performance to guide strategy updates.
Marketing Specialist
Snow Dog Media Solutions
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Created compelling digital marketing campaigns and social media content to support clients’ brand messaging.
- Designed visual and written promotional materials that improved customer engagement and brand recognition.
- Managed client communications, providing timely updates and responding to requests to maintain client satisfaction.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables across teams, ensuring high-quality, on-time results.
Event Coordinator Intern
Bethel Bible Village
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Organized logistics for community events and donor engagement initiatives, handling schedules, vendor communication, and promotions.
- Supported planning teams with email campaigns, newsletter content, and ambassador outreach.
- Ensured seamless event execution with thorough pre-event preparation and live coordination.
Social Media Coordinator
Voices of Lee
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led communications through strategic social media engagement, strengthening group visibility and outreach.
- Generated targeted content to attract, inform, and grow the group’s online audience.
- Coordinated content production, messaging consistency, and branding efforts across all channels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Lee University
Cleveland, TN05-2021
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Event organization
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Task prioritization
- Officiating
Timeline
Pastor of Worship and Pastoral Care
Glenwood Baptist Church
05.2024 - Current
Administrator
Grace Community Church
03.2023 - 02.2024
Social Media Coordinator
The Kingdom Heirs
03.2021 - 04.2023
Marketing Specialist
Snow Dog Media Solutions
03.2021 - 04.2023
Event Coordinator Intern
Bethel Bible Village
01.2021 - 05.2021
Social Media Coordinator
Voices of Lee
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Lee University
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