Experienced event host and café manager with a strong background in the food and beverage industry. Over the past four years, I successfully designed and launched a thriving church café, managing every aspect from the initial concept to the grand opening and ongoing operations. I lead a diverse team of 35 volunteer and 8 paid staff, demonstrating strong leadership and team-building skills. With a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, I excel in both large-scale and intimate event coordination. My creativity shines in menu design, costing, and implementation, and I am also a trained barista with a deep love for crafting memorable dining experiences.
Hi, I’m
David Jones
Hemel Hemstead
Summary
Overview
32
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
The Church of EnglandBeckenham
Vicar of St John the Baptist Church, Beckenham, London
07.2019 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Managed 10 paid staff and large volunteer teams, overseeing recruitment, training, and staff development
- Developed vision and long/medium-term plans to grow community engagement
- Planned and executed small, medium, and whole community events
- Established and managed a viable Community Café open 5 days a week with over 30 volunteer staff
- Provided leadership for the local community.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Diocese of St Alban'sSt Albans, Hertfordshire
Interim Project Officer
10.2018 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Equipped church leaders and teams with skills, knowledge and support to develop new forms of Church
- Provided consultancy for existing church leaders
- Planned, initiated and led vision days, training courses, and workshops
- Collaborated with other project team members to ensure lead measures were met
- Promoted 'Reaching New People' project on behalf of The Diocese of St Alban's.
- Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
- Delivered projects on time and under budget through strict implementation and cost controls.
The Diocese of St AlbansCroxley Green, Hertfordshire
Church Leader (Curate) All Saint's Church
07.2016 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Developed and implemented mission opportunities within our community
- Managed and coordinated the communications team
- Conducted preaching and led services
- Officiated at baptisms, weddings and funerals, visited schools and social groups
- Conducted parish visits and services at local Residential Care homes.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Diocese of St Alban'sSt Albans, Hertfordshire
Project Co-Originator, Diocese of St Alban's
04.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Initiated and implemented a communications strategy and marketing for the project
- Coordinated collaboration with other Diocese departments
- Led training events and courses for church leaders within the Diocese
- Supported project budget management and maximized project impact across all church traditions.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Explore CharityCroxley Green, HRT
Church Leader
01.2009 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Established a church of 200 people from scratch
- Launched Explore Christian Charity
- Developed an outreach program for the local community
- Organized and led staff team for mission plan implementation
- Researched and developed outreach programs to enhance community engagement.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Soul Survivor WatfordWatford, Hertfordshire
Assistant Pastor
10.1999 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Provided strategic planning for growth and development of the whole church
- Oversaw and mentored leaders
- Created and managed Gap Year Internship Programme
- Established and ran youth program for 11-18 year-olds
- Oversaw pastoral care for church of 1000 people
- Developed and executed community and church events for up to 500 people.
- Helped members of religious community to cope with personal difficulties.
- Organised charitable services and fundraising activities to help those in need.
- Taught religious texts to small groups and individuals.
- Demonstrated commitment to religious values in professional work.
- Used outreach programmes to help increase church attendees at weekly service.
Soul Survivor MinistriesWatford, HRT
Office Administrator
02.1998 - 10.1999
Job overview
- Part of a team running national and international youth events for up to 10,000 delegates
- Handled correspondence, phone calls, and visitor reception
- Coordinated meetings, travel arrangements, and event logistics
- Oversaw database management and maintained records for volunteers.
- Answered high-volume daily telephone and email enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
- Managed database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
Church of the Good ShepherdDurban, South Africa
Youth Group Leader
01.1996 - 02.1998
Job overview
- Established and facilitated a youth group
- Mentored and guided young individuals in their development
- Organized and led community service projects
- Collaborated with church staff to coordinate events and programs.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
GOTECHDurban, South Africa
Graphic designer
01.1994 - 12.1995
Job overview
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop and execute design concepts
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to produce designs
- Implemented feedback to refine designs and improve final products.
- Designed engaging brochures, banners and signs for printing.
- Used Photoshop to edit, retouch and colour-correct photos to task specifications.
- Delivered client projects on time, within budget and to strict deadlines.
- Created visual content for social media campaigns, focusing on meeting quality goals and maximising engagement.
- Mastered Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop Illustrator to support design work and image editing needs.
- Met client deadlines through excellent workload planning and prioritisation.
- Created corporate branding, designing cohesive looks from logos to letterheads.
- Devised design solutions to meet client brief requests.
- Used skills in Illustrator, InDesign and GIMP to create unique images and layouts.
- Oversaw design development from concept to completion, including branding graphics, print design and marketing collateral.
- Built and maintained digital photo archives and graphics files for department.
David JonesDurban, South Africa
Careered for a patient with cystic fibrosis
01.1993 - 12.1993
Job overview
- Helped students to develop positive self-image, enhance self-esteem, and improve self-reliance.
- Designed lesson plans based on student abilities, struggles and needs.
- Encouraged student independence and independent problem-solving throughout lessons.
- Produced programmes, lessons and activities, adapting to meet students' abilities.
Education
St Mellitus CollegeLondon
Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Ministry and Mission from Theology, Ministry and Mission
09.2013 - 05.2016
University overview
Christian Bible InstituteSouth Africa
Certificate of Practical Theology from Biblical Studies
01.1996 - 05.1997
University overview
Media Tek Training InstituteDurban, South Africa
Diploma in Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphics from Graphic Design
01.1995 - 05.1995
University overview
Durban Central Technical CollegeDurban, South Africa
N1-N4 from Art and Design
01.1990 - 05.1992
University overview
Kenmont SchoolDurban, South Africa
GCSEs from English, Africans, Maths, Art, History
01.1984 - 05.1989
University overview
Skills
- Computer literate
- Leadership
- Staff management
- Visionary
- Long, medium and short term planning
- Establish new projects
- Budget management
- Leadership training
- Event planning
- Creative mindset
- Graphic Design
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
Languages
English
Custom
Custom
07720 949393, djones007@me.comTimeline
Vicar of St John the Baptist Church, Beckenham, London
The Church of England
07.2019 - 08.2024
Interim Project Officer
Diocese of St Alban's
10.2018 - 07.2019
Project Co-Originator, Diocese of St Alban's
Diocese of St Alban's
04.2018 - 09.2018
Church Leader (Curate) All Saint's Church
The Diocese of St Albans
07.2016 - 07.2019
St Mellitus College
Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Ministry and Mission from Theology, Ministry and Mission
09.2013 - 05.2016
Church Leader
Explore Charity
01.2009 - 04.2018
Assistant Pastor
Soul Survivor Watford
10.1999 - 01.2009
Office Administrator
Soul Survivor Ministries
02.1998 - 10.1999
Youth Group Leader
Church of the Good Shepherd
01.1996 - 02.1998
Christian Bible Institute
Certificate of Practical Theology from Biblical Studies
01.1996 - 05.1997
Media Tek Training Institute
Diploma in Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphics from Graphic Design
01.1995 - 05.1995
Graphic designer
GOTECH
01.1994 - 12.1995
Careered for a patient with cystic fibrosis
David Jones
01.1993 - 12.1993
Durban Central Technical College
N1-N4 from Art and Design
01.1990 - 05.1992
Kenmont School
GCSEs from English, Africans, Maths, Art, History
01.1984 - 05.1989
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