Matthew Sheppard
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Driven Campus Missionary specializing in strategic planning and community outreach. Known for enhancing team dynamics and developing impactful programs and events that promote student involvement, cultivating relationships, and promoting spiritual growth. Compassionate professional with extensive experience in mentoring and pastoral care. Skilled in conflict resolution and organizational leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Missionary
Hopechurchmovement
Tempe, AZ
05.2021 - 07.2026
- Developed and implemented outreach programs to engage students in community service initiatives.
- Mentored teams of volunteers, enhancing their leadership skills and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, ensuring continuous improvement of initiatives.
- Led strategic planning sessions to align mission activities with organizational goals and student needs.
- Strengthened student faith by offering one-on-one discipleship sessions and personalized guidance.
- Developed strong relationships with students by providing mentorship and spiritual guidance.
- Collaborated with fellow missionaries to plan and execute engaging on-campus events for spiritual growth.
- Implemented creative evangelism strategies tailored to unique campus environments, resulting in increased interest from non-believers or seekers.
- Enhanced campus ministry presence by organizing and leading weekly small group meetings.
- Empowered student leaders to take ownership of their faith journey by providing training and support in leadership development.
- Built a supportive environment for students by addressing mental health concerns with empathy and understanding.
- Organized and facilitated workshops on personal development and spiritual growth for diverse student groups.
- Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to expand resources and support for campus activities.
- Trained 13 students on effectively building their own personal partnership teams, accumulatively raising over $50,000. As well as sharing word of their story and the Gospel story on college campuses ranging from Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and Florida.
- Managed approximately 20 calls, emails, and multiple organizational reports and updates per day.
Assistant Football Coach
Cesar Chavez High School
Laveen, AZ
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Developed and implemented training drills to enhance player skills and team performance.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and strategize future practices.
- Promoted a culture of respect within the team by modeling professional behavior both on and off the field.
- Helped manage a team of over 50 student athletes for effective improvement and growth in their personal development as well as the team.
Mover
BestmoveAZ
Phoenix, AZ
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Coordinated loading and unloading of client belongings, ensuring safe and efficient transitions between locations.
- Executed optimal packing strategies, minimizing damage during transport while maximizing space utilization in moving vehicles.
- Assisted team members in implementing safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents through adherence to best practices.
- Enhanced team efficiency by coordinating with coworkers to complete tasks quickly and effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2021
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Mentoring relationships
- Pastoral care
- Discipleship training
- Developed and maintained financial partnerships through effective cultivation
- Customer service and support
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Campus Missionary
Hopechurchmovement
05.2021 - 07.2026
Assistant Football Coach
Cesar Chavez High School
01.2021 - 04.2021
Mover
BestmoveAZ
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Arizona State University