Calob Rundell

Key Skills: Communicating; building and strengthening relationships.

Education:                            

Andover Newton Theological School, Newton, Massachusetts: February 2007-May 2009. Cumulative GPA 3.58, 36 Semester Hours

Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, District of Columbia: August 2005–May 2006. Cumulative GPA 3.41, 23 Semester Hours

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado: May 2006. Cumulative GPA 3.21, 123 Semester Hours  

Cumulative GPA 4.00, 18 Semester Hours

Internships:

Student Pastor, Calvary Church United Methodist, Arlington, MA: September 2008-June 2009

• Coordinated church relationship with local homeless shelter; planned and executed religious activities for youth; assisted in budget planning and execution.
• Skills used: public speaking; relationship building.

Student Pastor, Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church, Washington, D.C.: September 2005–July 2006

• Initiated, built, and maintained relationships with congregation and community members; provided support to pastor in all aspects of ministry; planned and led religious programming for youth and adults.
• Skills used: public speaking; applying Microsoft Office and PowerPoint software for administrative and presentation purposes; coordinating projects; utilizing internet research; performing basic office duties.

Work Experience:

Individual Tax Law Assistor, Internal Revenue Service, Denver, CO: October 2009-August 2010

• Answered incoming phone calls providing taxpayers with accurate guidance on tax law questions pertaining to the taxability of income, eligibility of tax credits, and eligibility of tax deductions. Provided taxpayers assistance with payment options and payment plans.
• Performed tasks to standard while navigating complex rules and regulations.
• Utilized several computer programs in technology rich environment.

Soldier, Army National Guard: August 2003-February 2009                                         

• Advanced to supervisory rank of Corporal, December 2007
• Operation Iraqi Freedom, Baghdad, Iraq, October 2007-June 2008; served as Team Leader responsible for three soldier team; assisted in planning and executing missions involving ground movements of senior level Iraqi and US politicians; drove and maintained armored vehicle when not in leadership role as Team Leader.
• Military Occupational Specialty: Military Police. Perform peace keeping, law enforcement and security operations.
• Skills used: supervising subordinates to execute tasks to standard; reliability under extreme conditions; communicating in a variety of environments; working as a member of a team or as an individual to achieve goals; executing plans to standard under general supervision; Secret government security clearance.

Security Officer, Securitas, Novartis Account, Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 2006-February 2007

• Advanced to weekend midnight shift supervisor, December 2006; ensured completion of shift tasks.
• Monitored lab equipment, monitored building systems, managed situations according to standards.
• Skills used: supervising subordinates; communicating with scientists, management, and maintenance personnel.

Personal Grounds Manager, Boulder, Colorado: March 2004–August 2005                                        

Recycling Assistant, University of Colorado Environmental Center, Boulder, Colorado: May-August 2003

Ranch and Farm Worker, Rundell Ranch,Lamar, Colorado: May 1998–August 2002                 

Volunteer Activities:

Wesley Chapel, Boulder, Colorado: August 2002–August 2005

• Initiated, built, and maintained relationships. Led and organized local and international service projects; planned and led worship services and social activities aimed at congregational involvement; conducted counseling .
• Skills used: communicating and coordinating with peers, administrators, volunteers, and contributors; using Microsoft PowerPoint for artistic presentations; using AV equipment in presentations; identifying and completing projects for preventative and priority maintenance.

Guardian Angels,Denver, Colorado: January–March 2004

• Conducted community safety patrols, neighborhood outreach, and special event security in a full-time residential position; coordinated communication and relationship development with local businesses and law enforcement.
• Skills used: communicating professionally with diverse groups; monitoring security situations and taking appropriate actions.

Scholarships and Honors:

Presidential Scholarship,Andover Newton Theological School, 2007-2008, 2008-2009

Governor’s Scholarship, Wesley Theological Seminary: 2005-2006

President’s Leadership Class Scholar, University of Colorado Boulder: 2002-2003, 2004-2005

Dean’s List, University of Colorado Boulder: Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Summer 2003, Summer 2004

Theta Alpha Kappa, National Religious Studies and Theology Honor Society

Here I am in Iraq building an important relationship with an Iraqi Army soldier.

While deployed to Iraq I used my communication, leadership, and problem solving skills to successfully lead my three soldier team as part of a larger squad in protecting Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.