Jason Matthews
Millsboro,DE
Summary
Customer facing professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and problem solving in fast faced environments. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor
Northrop Realty
07.2024 - Current
- Manage contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed goals and maximize business revenue.
- Liaise between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Advertise client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides.
- Review market research data and make adjustments accordingly.
- Negotiate, facilitate and manage real estate transactions.
- Write listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Communicate with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Assist clients in financial planning for purchase.
- Maintain inventories and records of sales collaterals and closings.
- Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Maintain connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Collect fees and document payment processes for property transactions.
- Create and implement marketing plans to drive sales.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Represented buyers and sellers of developed and undeveloped properties.
- Followed up with prospective buyers regarding incentives from builder and new developments in surrounding area.
Technical Director
Delmarva Christian High School
10.2020 - Current
- Setup and operate audio, video and lighting equipment for chapel, in-service school events, athletic events, commencement services, various on/off campus after hours events, as needed, at Delmarva Christian High School and Delmarva Christian Middle School (Milton campus).
- Responsible for creation of video and audio content as needed in conjunction with other members of DCS team.
- Responsible for live streaming chapel service, sporting events, various school programs and Commencement Services.
- Pre-production and post-production work on various video content created for school Vimeo channel.
Advancement & Alumni Relations Coordinator
Delmarva Christian Schools
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Fostered healthy relationships with donors and alumni and proactively shared relevant public company information.
- Contacted donors and local businesses to increase awareness of organizational causes and raise funds.
- Developed media strategies and pursued stories showcasing alumni accomplishments and fundraising efforts.
- Determined target demographics and devised strategic marketing initiatives to reach donors and re-engage alumni.
- Developed fundraising activity plans to maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Created and implemented fundraising goals, collections policies, security standards and disbursement plans.
- Used data-driven approach to review key results and strategize improvement plans.
- Conducted regular benchmarking studies to assess the performance of alumni relations efforts against peer institutions, making strategic adjustments as needed.
- Promoted a culture of philanthropy among alumni by educating them on the importance of giving back to their alma mater and demonstrating the impact of their contributions.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Planned, organized and executed a large annual fundraising banquet for endowment as well as capital campaign efforts towards future projects.
- Maintained, updated and oversaw a team of fundraisers using Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT.
Real Estate Agent
The Parker Group
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Manage contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed goals and maximize business revenue.
- Liaise between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Advertise client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides.
- Review market research data and make adjustments accordingly.
- Negotiate, facilitate and manage real estate transactions.
- Write listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Communicate with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Assist clients in financial planning for purchase.
- Maintain inventories and records of sales collaterals and closings.
- Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Maintain connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Collect fees and document payment processes for property transactions.
- Create and implement marketing plans to drive sales.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Represented buyers and sellers of developed and undeveloped properties.
- Followed up with prospective buyers regarding incentives from builder and new developments in surrounding area.
Audio / Video Producer
Dagsboro Church Of God
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Improve productivity initiatives by effectively managing budgets and accounts and coordinating itinerary and schedules.
- Deliver branded content across live stream, podcasts, social media and advertising segments.
- Oversee and manage video production needs for diverse audiences on behalf of church congregation.
- Liaise between departments to create and execute elements for programming.
- Oversee logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production of content.
- Streamline processes to minimize production delays and achieve intended strategy.
- Manage capture and editing of video footage to monitor consistency.
- Produce and edit high impact segments and stories.
- Schedule shoots and set up filming for services, conferences and special events at church.
- Manage and coordinate all post-production aspects, including video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing.
Young Adult Pastor
Dagsboro Church Of God
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Lead programs such as worship, Bible study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Develop and lead Wednesday Night Bible Study for young adults and young families.
- Oversee, administrate and manage of all areas of young adult and young families ministries.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations
Worship Leader / Tech Director
Dagsboro Church Of God
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Lead worship for all services.
- Develop programs for holidays and unique events.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Coordinate music and special vocals for each worship service.
- Perform music as Vocalist, Keyboard Player, Guitar Player
- Recruit volunteers for band and worship teams.
- Oversee administration and management of all areas of worship and tech ministry.
- Plan and conduct worship services, write sermons and work with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Lead programs such as worship, Bible study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- In charge of church wide communications.
- Oversee all marketing efforts (print, digital, social media).
- Oversee budget, purchasing and programming for worship arts ministry and engage outside services economically and responsibly.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided leadership in multiple areas.
- Record, edit, produce weekly livestream on time and within budget.
Computer Teacher
Lighthouse Christian School
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Maintained inventory and upkeep for devices and computers for school of 100+ students.
- Emphasized web etiquette and practical applications of technology for professional use.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 100+ students.
- Taught elementary & middle school students computer coding according to age group and ability.
- Facilitated computer lab of 25 computers for computer use and designed appropriate and specialized lesson plans.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Assisted in planning and execution of annual fundraising Gala.
- Created and serviced school website.
Worship & Creative Arts Pastor
Farmington Heights Church
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Worship Leader of multiple services every weekend.
- Worship and Creative Arts Pastor overseeing every facet of Creative Arts for Farmington Heights Church.
- Responsibilities include horn section, choir, praise team, band as well as all technical support teams (audio, video, lighting and live web stream).
- Responsible for sound, video, IMAG and lighting systems for 2 campuses and 4 services per week.
- Scheduling of technical support teams for all services as well as special events held at church.
- Part of sermon planning/service scheduling team which helps chart and shape our sermon message path as well as communicate vision to church.
- Responsible for worship department budgeting and spending as well as audio, video and lighting budgeting and spending for youth/student/kids ministries.
- Help formulate strategy and budget for stage remodel and renovation, including new stage deck, LED wall panel, new lighting and extensive audio overhaul of house and studio systems.
- Oversight of multiple social media accounts on multiple platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), content creation, administrative tasks and interaction with subscribers.
- Member of web creative team which created content for webpage.
Lead Audio Technician / Crew Chief / Installation Technician
Omega Media/Maryland Theatre
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Lead Audio Technician (FOH and Monitors) for various shows including concerts, Broadway style shows, graduations, civic events, etc.
- Worked closely with theatre management, tour managers, promoters and directors to ensure proper implementation of contract/rider/show requirements.
- Crew chief responsibilities managing multiple staff members including sound/lighting/media, tech crews, backstage crews, ushers, security and maintenance staff from opening to close of building for each show.
- Vast experience with wide range of audio sound systems, instrumentation, lighting hangs, backdrop hangs, etc.
- Limited rigging experience as well as flying large line array audio systems (not licensed, certified or bonded).
- Programming and running various audio and lighting desks/boards.
- Intelligent/moving light programming and live application experience.
- Experience working with elected city, county and state officials.
- Church installation of large and small audio, lighting and projection systems.
Concert Promoter / Event Coordinator
Gateway Ministries
06.2008 - 07.2015
- Concert Promoter for large production Christian concerts. Contract/rider negotiation, financial budgeting, ticketing strategies and sales, marketing/promotion, management of large groups of volunteers, day of show load-in through load-out. Every facet of creating and producing large scale shows, conferences and concerts.
- Artist Shows Produced: Michael W. Smith, Mercy Me, Newsboys, Kutless, Fireflight, Toby Mac, Group 1 Crew, Third Day, Rhett Walker Band, Casting Crowns, Disciple and many more.
- Cultivated working relationships with DC Concerts, Vertical Concerts and Uprise Music Festivals.
Worship Pastor
Gateway Ministries
08.1999 - 07.2015
- Worship Leader/Lead Musician for all worship services, weddings, funerals and special events.
- Oversight of all worship ministries (worship team, band and choir) including all preparation, rehearsals and services.
- Oversight of tech production crews (audio, video, IMAG, lighting) including hands-on programming, training and implementation.
- Writer and performer for 2 worship recording projects for Gateway Ministries/SHOUT Worship.
- General Pastoral Care (hospital visits, home visits, altar ministry, preaching and teaching). Basically, whatever was needed to make ministry possible.
- Creation of weekly graphic and video announcement packages for worship services as well as leadership conferences, marriage conferences, social media content, etc.
- Member of strategic team that assisted with design, development and construction of 2000+ seat worship facility/concert venue. Direct responsibilities included audio, IMAG, lighting and media for entire building, as well as electrical design and schematics for entire worship facility, adjoining offices and classroom space.
- Responsible for budgeting and programming for departmental needs for entire church.
- Help lead Capital Stewardship Campaign for construction of new 5 million dollar worship facility.
- Created video, audio and printed content to assist with raising more funds for Capital Stewardship Campaign.
- Producer and Technical Director of weekly television broadcast "Fresh Fire". Shown multiple times per week on television stations and cable providers throughout MD, VA, WV and PA.
Touring Worship Artist
Self-Employed
02.2002 - 08.2014
- Touring Worship Artist with band.
- Preparation and oversight of all tour details (travel, financial, worship services, musical elements, gear, etc).
- Numerous appearances with Church of God Winterfest Tour as Guest Worship Leader (Cincinnati, OH - Ocean City, MD - Indianapolis, IN - Dallas, TX).
- Numerous appearances at church and youth conferences.
- Worship Leader for Church of God Youth Camps in West Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina.
- Featured Worship Artist at Shabbach Conference (Myrtle Beach, SC).
- Worship Conference teaching session at Fresh Fire Worship Conference (Panama City, FL) with Sion Alford (Gateway Church - Dallas - Southlake) and Israel Houghton (Lakewood Church - Houston).
Education
Ministerial Exhorter's License - Ministry
Church of God International
Cleveland, TN06.2000
Not degreed - Music Vocal Performance
Lee University
Cleveland, TNSkills
- Self-motivated
- Hard working
- Project management
- Department development
- Customer Facing
- Strong leader
- Social media marketing/branding
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Communicator
- Community & Relationship Builder
- Organized
- Fundraising
Timeline
Realtor
Northrop Realty
07.2024 - Current
Advancement & Alumni Relations Coordinator
Delmarva Christian Schools
07.2022 - 07.2024
Technical Director
Delmarva Christian High School
10.2020 - Current
Real Estate Agent
The Parker Group
04.2020 - 06.2023
Audio / Video Producer
Dagsboro Church Of God
08.2017 - 06.2022
Young Adult Pastor
Dagsboro Church Of God
08.2017 - 06.2022
Worship Leader / Tech Director
Dagsboro Church Of God
08.2017 - 06.2022
Computer Teacher
Lighthouse Christian School
08.2017 - 06.2020
Worship & Creative Arts Pastor
Farmington Heights Church
09.2015 - 05.2017
Lead Audio Technician / Crew Chief / Installation Technician
Omega Media/Maryland Theatre
06.2013 - 07.2015
Concert Promoter / Event Coordinator
Gateway Ministries
06.2008 - 07.2015
Touring Worship Artist
Self-Employed
02.2002 - 08.2014
Worship Pastor
Gateway Ministries
08.1999 - 07.2015
Ministerial Exhorter's License - Ministry
Church of God International
Not degreed - Music Vocal Performance
Lee University
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