John Fawcett 701 S. Columbia Dr. #152 Decatur, GA 30030 Jf7473@gmail.

com 919-417-0936 Education: Appalachian State University: Boone, N.C. Bachelor of Science in Communication: Electronic Media and Broadcasting Minor: Economics Parish Experience Interim Youth Director at Conyers Presbyterian Church Fall 12-present I am the current interim youth director at Conyers Presbyterian. I plan youth group meetings, plan and lead bible study, and assist in worship by leading liturgy, preaching, and leading with musical gifts. Chaplain Intern at Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta, GA) Fall 12 I counseled patients and family members at the hospital during times of crisis, joy, and frustration. I was present for patients who needed someone to talk to as well as family members who needed support in the midst of the loss of loved ones. Youth Director at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church Fall 11-Summer 12 I planned and led youth group for middle and high school youth at Rehoboth. I prepared lesson plans, implemented fundraisers, ran Sunday evening meetings, led recreation during meetings, and provided direction for the youth group. Seminary Intern at Conyers Presbyterian Summer 11 I helped lead Sunday morning worship by reading the liturgy, preaching sermons, and playing music. I also worked with the high school youth group and taught an adult Sunday school class on Sunday mornings. Music Leader at North Avenue Presbyterian Church Spring 11 I led music for the evening service at North Avenue Presbyterian church on Sunday nights. I picked the songs, prepared the arrangements, and helped lead the congregation in singing. Music Volunteer at Kairos Church (Atlanta, GA) I volunteered by leading music at Kairos Church on Sunday mornings. Fall 10 May 08

Praise Chorus Music Leader for West Raleigh Presbyterian Church (NC) 6 years I helped lead music for Praise Chorus for four years while I was in the high school youth group. I then led for another two years when I became an advisor for the high school youth group after graduating college.

WCF Music Leader (Boone, NC) 4 years I led the Appalachian State Campus ministries music portion of the meetings by leading the group in singing and accompaniment on guitar. Youth Advisor for Holy Cross Episcopal Church (Valle Crucis, N.C.) 2 years I led youth group with elementary and high school aged children. I also led music during the summer church services at St. Johns Episcopal Church. Youth Advisor for West Raleigh Presbyterian Church (Raleigh, NC) 2 years I was an advisor for my home churchs High School Youth Group. I planned youth group programs as well as chaperoned mission trips and retreats. LOGOS Volunteer for First Presbyterian Church (Boone, NC) 1.5 years I organized and ran the recreation and group-building activities for the elementary aged youth. Work Experience Maintenance/Clerical Staff for Dr. Fawcett, D.P.M. (Raleigh, NC) 2 years I worked on lawn maintenance, electrical wiring, painting, chart filing, and appointment scheduling at Dr. Bruce G. Fawcetts Podiatrist practice. SAMS Club Tire Technician (Morrisville, NC) I worked in the auto department servicing cars as a tire and battery technician. 1 year

Production Assistant at WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) 6 months I worked on checking leads for news stories, organizing scripts, running the teleprompter, and answering phone calls from the public for WRAL news. 2010 U.S. Census (Raleigh, NC) 2 months I worked for the first part of the U.S. census that sent enumerators out to count large groups of the homeless population. UNC School of Computer Science Temp Employee (Chapel Hill, NC) 1 month I worked on renovations and IT placement of new technology at the universities newly renovated Computer Science building. Other merits: Recipient of the Emma Gaillard Boyce Memorial Award for paper on creative use of music in worship (May 2013) Recipient of William Rivers Waddey Award for graduating student who shows promise and commitment to a call in youth ministry upon graduation (May 2013) Eagle Scout (awarded 2002)