Skills

I took the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment to put language to how I work. Adjectives are easy to claim, so instead of stopping at the labels, here is where each strength actually shows up — grouped by Gallup's domains: Executing, Relationship Building, and Strategic Thinking.

1
Belief Certain · Passionate · Committed
Where it shows up: I'm pursuing a Finance degree at SDSU and an Associate's in Theology at Summit Bible College at the same time, because I've never treated ministry and vocation as separate tracks. That same conviction is what has kept me preparing and delivering sermons in guest pulpits around San Diego since 2025, even before I had a formal title for it.
2
Achiever Driven · Diligent · Ambitious
Where it shows up: Right now that means a full-time pastoral residency at College Avenue Baptist Church, finishing two degrees in parallel, and speaking for Kamp Love at SDSU — on top of each other, not instead of each other. I default to carrying more, not less.
3
Relator Friendly · Loyal · Genuine
Where it shows up: Co-leading a college prayer team and mentoring students one-on-one means the same faces, week after week. I'd rather go deep with a few people over months than stay surface-level with a crowd — it's why small, recurring groups are where I do my best work.
4
Intellection Reflective · Contemplative · Thoughtful
Where it shows up: Every sermon starts with text study and exegesis long before it becomes something anyone hears. Coursework in biblical languages and apologetics feeds directly into how carefully I think through what I'm going to say — and why it's worth saying.
5
Learner Curious · Inquisitive · Studious
Where it shows up: Two very different degrees at once — Finance and Theology — plus biblical languages coursework and a preaching practice I've built from scratch since 2025. Each one meant starting as a beginner on purpose.

These show up throughout my résumé and cover letter — see them applied to a specific role in the Documents section.