Joshua Vandercar

Creative, dedicated business owner with exceptional and diverse experience engaging in relational and technological work. Proven leader with positive demeanor and success working in demanding environments.

Contact

joshua@typewheel.xyz

7118 Bohnke Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46815

(612) 787-7697

Skills

Relational

  • Customer Support
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team Development

Technical

  • Programming & Markup Languages
  • Technical Writing & Software Integration
  • Digital Communication Tools

Administrative

  • Efficiency & Productivity Innovation
  • Written Communication
  • Resourcefulness

Work Experience

2017 – Present

  • Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve surfaced problems.
  • Consulted with clients to ascertain organizational requirements, then compile, refine and generate project roadmaps to achieve objectives.
  • Designed, developed, deployed, monitored, and maintained custom WordPress website solutions based on industry technical standards and best practices.
  • Maintained server for secure and performant website hosting environment.
  • Contributed to open-source software via community engagement and support.
  • Envisioned, planned, and executed initiatives to answer felt needs in WordPress niche communities.

Digital Properties Manager
World Mission Prayer League
Minneapolis, Minnesota

2012 – 2017

  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Answered and triaged requests for assistance in order to provide top-notch support.
  • Set up and maintained hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.
  • Coordinated and developed secure communication solutions for workers living in high-risk environments.
  • Developed functional digital design concepts across various platforms to strengthen company brand and identity.
  • Contributed prophetic insight and technical know-how to visionary planning for the organization.

Director of Team Operations & Team Ministries Manager
Youth Encounter
Saint Paul, Minnesota

2009 – 2012

  • Prepared and taught training curriculum for relational and music ministry teams.
  • Supervised and mentored relational and music ministry volunteers.
  • Secured sites and related with site staff for events and trainings.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of relational and presentational program.
  • Maintained inventory of six sound systems and a variety of other equipment.
  • Coordinated international travel of missionary volunteers.
  • Managed recording and production of ministry team CD.

International Team Member Volunteer
Youth Encounter
Saint Paul, Minnesota

2003 – 2008

  • Daily visited and encouraged Christian congregations in the USA, Ghana, Nigeria, India, Philippines, Taiwan, & Hong Kong.
  • Positions (Team Leader, Program/Culture Coordinator, Vehicle/Safety Manager, Recruitment Coordinator)

Limited Term Lecturer
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana

2001 – 2004

  • Prepared and implemented daily lesson plan to instruct and motivate students of trigonometry and calculus.
  • Wrote, administered, and graded weekly quizzes and periodic exams.
  • Maintained accurate records to document student performance.
  • Held open office hours with one-on-one assistance for struggling students.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana

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