This document provides a summary of Aaron Cochran's work experience and qualifications. It lists his skills and experience in areas such as social media, team building, fundraising, customer service, conflict resolution, Microsoft Office programs, budgeting, program development, curriculum writing, and retreat planning. The bulk of the document then details Aaron's work history over the past 25 years, where he has held positions such as founder of a non-profit mentoring organization, youth pastor at several churches, and director of youth programs. It also lists education and certification information as well as references.
Executive Summary
Professional with over 20+ years of extensive business management and education experience coupled with a multi-faceted background acquired while serving in the a U.S. Armed Forces; Principal contributions and areas of expertise are: Program Development / Veterans Training Program coupled with an impeccable multi-faceted background in Program Management, Small Business Start-ups, and Global Supply Chain Management
Leading Change: Expert knowledge in leading start-up programs through the full Life-Cycles of initial construction & needed change. Assemble High Performance Teams; enhance staff capacity by Coaching/Mentoring and performing. Ability to quickly identify root causes that involve all program processes to ensure vision, mission, and goals are aligned with the end goal. This is done by ensuring that all options are identified, weighed, and considered in discussions before major decision are executed.
Executive Summary
Professional with over 20+ years of extensive business management and education experience coupled with a multi-faceted background acquired while serving in the a U.S. Armed Forces; Principal contributions and areas of expertise are: Program Development / Veterans Training Program coupled with an impeccable multi-faceted background in Program Management, Small Business Start-ups, and Global Supply Chain Management
Leading Change: Expert knowledge in leading start-up programs through the full Life-Cycles of initial construction & needed change. Assemble High Performance Teams; enhance staff capacity by Coaching/Mentoring and performing. Ability to quickly identify root causes that involve all program processes to ensure vision, mission, and goals are aligned with the end goal. This is done by ensuring that all options are identified, weighed, and considered in discussions before major decision are executed.
Executive Summary
Professional with over 20+ years of extensive business management and education experience coupled with a multi-faceted background acquired while serving in the a U.S. Armed Forces; Principal contributions and areas of expertise are: Program Development / Veterans Training Program coupled with an impeccable multi-faceted background in Program Management, Small Business Start-ups, and Global Supply Chain Management
Leading Change: Expert knowledge in leading start-up programs through the full Life-Cycles of initial construction & needed change. Assemble High Performance Teams; enhance staff capacity by Coaching/Mentoring and performing. Ability to quickly identify root causes that involve all program processes to ensure vision, mission, and goals are aligned with the end goal. This is done by ensuring that all options are identified, weighed, and considered in discussions before major decision are executed.
Executive Summary
Professional with over 20+ years of extensive business management and education experience coupled with a multi-faceted background acquired while serving in the a U.S. Armed Forces; Principal contributions and areas of expertise are: Program Development / Veterans Training Program coupled with an impeccable multi-faceted background in Program Management, Small Business Start-ups, and Global Supply Chain Management
Leading Change: Expert knowledge in leading start-up programs through the full Life-Cycles of initial construction & needed change. Assemble High Performance Teams; enhance staff capacity by Coaching/Mentoring and performing. Ability to quickly identify root causes that involve all program processes to ensure vision, mission, and goals are aligned with the end goal. This is done by ensuring that all options are identified, weighed, and considered in discussions before major decision are executed.
1. Embraces Change and/or Challenges
Research / Investigation / Analysis / Resolution
Adherence to Timelines
SOCIAL MEDIA 9
TEAM BUILDING 10+
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT 10+
FUNDRAISING 10+
CUSTOMER SERVICE 10+
CONFLICT RESOLUTION 10+
MS OFFICE _ WORD 10+
MS OFFICE _ EXCEL 10+
MS OFFICE _ POWER POINT 10+
BUDGETING 10+
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 10+
CURRICULUM WRITING 10+
RETREAT PLANNING 10+
CONFLICT RESOLUTION 10+
CUSTOMER SERVICE 10+
AARON R COCHRAN
HIGHLIGHTS
EXPERIENCE
SUMMARY
CONFIDENTIALITY & INTEGRITY
PROBLEM SOLVER / ANALYTICAL / CRITICAL THINKING
CUSTOMER FOCUSED
EMBRACES CHANGE AND/OR CHALLENGES
RESEARCH / INVESTIGATION / ANALYSIS / RESOLUTION
ADHERENCE TO TIMELINES
HIGH ENERGY TO EXCEL IN EXTREME HIGH PRESSURE
SITUATIONS
WITH A BALANCED COMPETITIVE EDGE
PROJECT & DETAIL ORIENTED
EXCEEDED ALL RETAIL SALES GOALS INCLUSIVE OF TELEMARKETING SKILLS
FUNDRAISING WITH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
RESULTS DRIVEN BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE COMMON GOAL WHILE BUILDING
EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS, FAMILIES AND CO-WORKERS.
COMMUNICATION / MENTORING AND BIBLICAL GUIDANCE WITH CHRIST BASED COUNSELING AND
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE INVOLVING DIVERSE POPULATIONS WITH A 75% SUCCESS RATE.
1995 TO PRESENT (FOUNDER)
Deeper Level Mentoring (501c3), Jupiter FL
Develop programming and recruit mentors. Fundraise monies to support programming. Train and review
mentors for accountability.
4912 ROYAL TROON DRIVE _ RALEIGH, NC 27604 CELL: 561.290.9000
ARCOCHRAN@ANDERSON.EDU
2010 – 2013 _ (NORTH COUNTY DIRECTOR)
Palm Beach County Youth for Christ, Jupiter FL
Developed and oversaw the start of three high school clubs. Recruited and helped train volunteers. Developed
new partnerships with the ministry and staff to help the program to succeed and grow by effectively
connecting students into local church.
2. AARON R COCHRAN
2003 - 2007 _ (YOUTH PASTOR)
Monticello United Methodist Church, Monticello, IN
Provided professional development and oversight for a staff of 14 volunteers for community service
for elderly group. Grew the program from 5 members to group of 85. Managed youth budget of
$25,000. Developed programming related to spiritual growth, leadership training, evangelism,
community service and fundraising as well as for retreats, youth group meetings and Bible studies.
1999 - 2003 _ (MINISTRY COORDINATOR )
EastCentral Indiana Youth for Christ, Anderson, IN
Developed and oversaw the staff for 9 High Schools and 9 Middle Schools in Madison County, IN.
Developed training, recruited participants and volunteers, and initiated new programs to help
facilitate these clubs.
meetings and Bible studies.
1995 - 1999 _ (YOUTH PASTOR )
North Christian Church, Markleville, IN
Oversaw all youth programs for high school, middle school, and elementary students. Grew
program attendance from 7 on average to 65. Developed a staff of 20 adults to oversee the
program. Implemented program to create excellence in high school and middle school leadership
teams.
meetings and Bible studies.
2012 TO PRESENT _(SECURITY )
Loxahatchee Golf Community, Jupiter, FL
Assist in daily operation of club’s security
2008 -2011 _ (CUSTOMER SERVICE/REPLENISHMENT / CASH OFFICE / SUPERVISOR )
Kohl’s Department Store, Lake Park, FL
Provided outstanding customer service to meet customer needs.
MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYMENT
3. EDUCATION
AUGUST 2015 Anderson University, Anderson, IN 2015
B.S. Organizational Leadership, Strategic Planning
GPA: 3.0/4.0
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
New Song Church, Idaville, IN, Praise Team Volunteer
Grace House, Monticello, IN, Volunteer for a home for abused women and children
Character Counts of Madison County, Anderson, IN; Board Member and Volunteer
AARON R COCHRAN
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Certifications-
Indiana State Corrections Leadership Training
Ordination
Class D Security Silence
Social Media
Facebook- deeperlevelmentoring@gmail.com 4135 friends + followers, Manages 10 fb pages and contributes to 6 others
Linkedin- Aaron Cochran, email deeperlevelmentoring@gmail.com
Instagram- preachpa196550
Twitter- aaronCochran@aaroncochrandlm
References:
Professor Derrick Abshire drabshire@hotmail.com 317-409-7888
Bryan Meyers bryankmeyers63@gmail.com 561-601-3283
Kieron Sharp Kieron@tequestaschurch.net 561-301-2977
Martha Murrow ms.murrow@comcast.net 561-561-2837