Ian Chester Abad

Lifelong Learner

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

About

Experience

  • Faith Life Community Ministries (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
    • Lead Pastor
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Bivocational Pastor
      Aug 2024 - Mar 2025 · 8 mos

  • Educational Assistant at The King's School
    Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 · 6 mos

  • Educational Assistant at Faith Academy
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 · 6 mos

    • Assisting the teacher in preparing instructional materials and performing other duties. • Supporting students with special needs and providing them with individualized attention. • Collaborating with other teachers and staff members to create a positive and effective learning environment. • Providing one-on-one assistance to students who need extra help with the curriculum."

  • Ministries Associate at Village Church (Canada)
    Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Managed weekly kids programs, special events, and multimedia initiatives, resulting in increased engagement and participation. • Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers, implementing effective administrative procedures that boosted productivity and satisfaction. • Streamlined administrative tasks through the use of Church Community Builder, Google and Microsoft Office applications, improving efficiency. • Oversaw program quality, evaluated volunteer work, and managed budgets to deliver excellent outcomes, high satisfaction, and optimal resource utilization. • Developed innovative methods to grow congregational membership, resulting in increased involvement and engagement among new members. • Maintained accurate records, reports, and training manuals, ensuring smooth operations and high standards of quality.

  • Parian Logistics Inc. (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
    • Sales Auditor (Temporary)
      Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 · 2 mos

    • Senior Sales Auditor
      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos

    • Sales Auditor
      Jul 2020 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs

      • Conducted thorough examinations of accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting standards. • Facilitated seamless communication between retail stores, e-commerce, and finance departments to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Expertly managed daily bank transactions, including reconciliations, chargebacks, and payment tenders to maintain financial integrity. • Provided valuable financial support to the business unit's retail stores, contributing to overall success. • Successfully managed and trained team members, resulting in improved productivity and job satisfaction.