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Benjamin D. Nielsen
4017 Baker Ames Rd NE
Olympia WA, 98506

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PROFILE
My wife Crystal and I are coming up on our seventh wedding anniversary. We have three children- Azariah our 6-year-old son, Lilly- our 2-year-old daughter, and our daughter Isabella who is due in December of this year. We also have a little dog named Jack-Jack.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Guest Services Manager, Black Lake Bible Camp; Olympia, WA- June 2018 – October 2019
• Work with guest and group leaders via phone, email, and in-person to set up reservations
• Conduct campus tours, Host retreat groups, process payments
• Set up audio/video equipment in meeting rooms
• Supervise Retreat Assistant and House Keeping department
Grounds Keeper, Panorama City; Lacey, WA- October 2014 – September 2017
• Pruning, weeding, edging, blowing, mowing and cleaning of flower beds
• Assisting as the back-up garbage truck driver
• Work with residences to ensure their desires were being met
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, YMCA; Olympia, WA- April 2014 - March 2015
• Supervise and ensure the proper running of the pool area, lifeguards, and swim instructors
• Rescue distressed persons; performing first aid and CPR as needed
• Teaching private and group swim lessons to customers of various ages
• Mediate with customers and to resolve issues
Deli Clerk, Publix Supermarket; Parrish, FL- June 2012 - January 2014
• Cooking and preparing chicken, sandwiches, and prepare deli meats and cheeses
• Help customers complete their orders in a kind and courteous manner
Sr. Swim Instructor/Lifeguard, YMCA; Greenfield, WI-August 2010 - May 2012
• Perform training of new staff members and assist with the supervision if nightly lessons
• Teaching private and group swim lessons to customers of various ages
• Rescue distressed persons; performing first aid and CPR as needed
Grounds Keeper, Anita Ransome-Kuchler; Waukesha, WI- March 2010 - May 2012
• Maintaining five acres of yards and gardens using a verity of hand and power equipment
• Various landscaping projects using a verity of tools and equipment

EDUCATION
New Tribes Bible Institute; Waukesha, WI- January 2010 – December 2011
• Associates of Arts
• Major- Biblical Studies
• 3.8 GPA

SKILLS
• Microsoft Office programs
• Computer knowledge
• Fast learned
• Customer service

VOLUNTEER/MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Emmanuel Bible Fellowship; Olympia, Washington- August 2014 – Current
• AWANA T&T director/games leader (2014-2018)
• Assist with counting of the weekly offering
Grace Bible Church; Lacey, Washington- December 2013 – April 2014
• Part of Wednesday evening service teaching rotation
Faith Bible Church; Bradenton, Florida- July 2012 – February 2013
• Assist with teaching/leading college group
East Troy Bible Church; East Troy, Wisconsin- September 2011 - May 2012
• AWANA Leader of T&T boys (3rd-6th grade)/part of T&T teaching rotation
Ponderosa Bible Church; Payson, Arizona- March 2007 - December 2009
• Co-teacher of 5th-6th grade Sunday school class and VBS groups
• Help with Missions trips as a youth leader- Mexico, Navajo reservation, and Los Angeles
• Plan, set up, and run game time for youth group