{"id":11,"date":"2023-11-27T16:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T16:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/revdrsethdjones.me\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:35:47","slug":"curriculum-vitae-resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/revdrsethdjones.me\/?page_id=11","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum Vitae\/Resum\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>REV. DR. SETH D JONES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">La Crosse, WI 54601 \u00b7 207-701-1524 \u00b7 <a href=\"mailto:sethdjones@gmail.com\">sethdjones@gmail.com<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/psychedelicpastor.com\">sethdjones.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Writer, teacher, and Doctor of Extraordinary Spiritual Experiences. A leader who brings expertise in cultivating and educating gathered communities in self-discovery, humanities, theology, and signs and symbols. I counsel, train, teach, lead, welcome others to new projects, and facilitate avenues of expanded knowledge and understanding. I excel at guiding people through transitional times. I have excellent writing and communication skills, incorporating deep research and clear explanations. I am comfortable speaking publicly. Excited to collaborate with growing, future-oriented organizations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Skills:<\/strong> Critical Thinking, Writing, Organizational leadership, Group teaching and instruction, Tech savvy, Web Design, Public speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Counseling<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Work History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Spiritual and Grief Counselor &#8211; Agrace Hospice and Healthcare,<\/em> <em>La Crosse, WI<\/em>                <em>July 2025 &#8211; Present<\/em><br>      \u2022 Provide spiritual guidance and grief counseling to over 30 clients and families under hospice care<br>      \u2022 Develop community relationships with spiritual leaders for a contact network to provide clients with                                  spiritual care<br>      \u2022 Leadership and collaboration in the growth of a new area for the company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Quality Analyst\/AI Trainer\/Project Designer &#8211; Invisible Technologies, Remote                 Jan 2024 &#8211; June 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><em>QUALITY ANALYST<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analyzed annotation quality for multi-persona LLM, implementing precision checks that advanced annotation accuracy and reduced error rates by 28%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducted rigorous quality assessments for Quality Analysts, ensuring compliance with industry standards; enhancing product quality by identifying critical issues to client operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>ADVANCED AI DATA TRAINER<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generated ideal responses for cutting edge projects for new clients by orchestrating the creation of SFT, RAG, and RLHF interactions within LLM frameworks, enhancing conversational flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championed high-priority, quick-turnaround initiatives, providing superior quality outcomes for management and client acquisition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>LIGHTNING PROJECT<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developed 100+ detailed digital faculty personas using AI algorithms to generate images, biographies, and monologues, enhancing user experience on the Alexandria online library platform which builds immersive, educational resources for users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Senior Pastor &#8211; Rockland Congregational Church, NACCC, Rockland, ME <\/em><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0               Nov 2009-Dec 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Planned and conducted over 65 worship services annually&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worked closely with key church leaders to develop and carry out church mission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Officiated over 300 special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided administrative leadership to church of at least 85 congregants&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervised staff and volunteers, managed budgets and daily operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built, designed, and maintained multiple websites for church.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided all technical and computer support for ministry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed and taught Bible and book studies for 2-15 adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Led church through 2 restructuring and by-law projects as well as guided discussions regarding future vision and finances of church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided spiritual care via counseling and visitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Senior Pastor &#8211; Mount Republic Chapel of Peace, ACMNP, Cooke City, MT \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0               July 2008-Nov 2009<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provided ministry to Yellowstone National Park through ACMNP flagship church with 100 members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planned and conducted at least 100 worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to develop and carry out church mission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created Snowmobile ministry and brought worship experience to Crandall, WY residents during winter, still ongoing, vibrant ministry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built, designed, and maintained website for church using HTML code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counseled congregants facing difficult life situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created and taught regular Bible Study, providing continuous adult education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided emergency pastoral support for Avalanche Rescue and Yellowstone National Park Emergency Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Associate Pastor, Group Leader &#8211; SouthCross Community Church, Burnsville, MN                    <\/em><em>2007-2008<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developed personal leadership and pastoral skills with 75 member congregation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developed elder activity group for at least 15 elders of community which still continues today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Led weekly Bible Study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-led worship services at area care facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Spiritual Director &#8211; CityHouse\/PPL Industries, Minneapolis, MN\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0                                  Jan 2005-March 2008<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Led weekly small group of 12-15 ex-prisoners, focused on collaborative mentoring and spiritual growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided individual counsel and support for those who requested it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Worship Leader &#8211; Stillwater Prison, Stillwater, MN<\/em><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0                                                             Jan 2004-Jan 2008<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Officiated and co-led monthly worship services for inmates at Stillwater Prison, Level 4 incarceration facility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Instructor &#8211; Tai Chi Chuan &#8211; Rockland, ME; Minneapolis, MN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taught Long Form, Short Form, Fast Form, Blade, Sword Tai Chi forms from Yang Family tradition, meditation\/breathing techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Led up to 5 classes per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided feedback and guidance to students on participation and performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Work Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wells Fargo Mortgage, Farmers Financial, JRA Financial- Mpls,&nbsp; MN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Wells Fargo Banking\/Home Mortgage<\/em> &#8211; Advised securities licensed bankers on products, technology and training via phone; Fielded 25-45 calls daily; Quality control for mortgage closing documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Farmers Financial Services<\/em> &#8211; Sold auto, home, life insurance products using consultative selling techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>JRA Financial<\/em> \u2013 provided direct client services administration for financial advisors, maintained financial records and information for advisors and clients, customer service, data management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Doctor of Ministry-Semiotics &#8211; George Fox University, Newberg, OR<\/em><em>\u00a0 \u00a0                             Graduated May 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wrote &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.georgefox.edu\/dmin\/450\/\">The Shimmering Cathedral: Extraordinary Spiritual Experiences and The Meaning We Make<\/a>&#8220;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project completed for the requirements of Portland Seminary Doctorate program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Master of Divinity &#8211; Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, MN<\/em><em>\u00a0                                                      Graduated May 2008<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed Boston Seminar on Congregational Polity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed requirements for Clinical Pastoral Education\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visited and counseled patients and provided chaplain services on Med-Surg floors and as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-call monthly for all departments of hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided worship services monthly for hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Master of Arts: Religious Studies &#8211; United Theological Seminary of The Twin Cities, Saint Paul, MN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final Project: Gnosticism and the Modern Age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bachelor of Arts: English Literature &#8211; St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participated in The Great Conversation \u2013 application-only Classics program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cambridge University, Semester Abroad\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Studied British Literature (Romantic and 20th century poetry), Art History, and Creative Writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boards and Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Knox County Interfaith Teen Services<\/em> &#8211; Board member since 2010. Serves Knox County, Maine, in providing financial support to troubled teens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Knox County Homeless Coalition<\/em> &#8211; Board member from inception 2013 to 2021. Provides homeless services for Knox County, Maine. I was instrumental in creating organization and building the first long-term homeless shelter for Midcoast Maine through fundraising and philanthropic outreach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participate in or have participated in the following groups:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ligare.org<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Association of Congregational Christian Churches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Congregational Christian Churches of Maine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glassbrenner Scholarship\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>provided by 1st Congregational Church, Eau Claire, WI, for excellence in academic work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies (CFTS) scholarship\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provided by the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches for excellence in academic work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Congregational History and Polity Paper for Boston Seminar, a program of CFTS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joseph Jones Russell Award for best sermon reflecting Congregational principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>REV. DR. SETH D JONES La Crosse, WI 54601 \u00b7 207-701-1524 \u00b7 sethdjones@gmail.com \u00b7 sethdjones.com Writer, teacher, and Doctor of Extraordinary Spiritual Experiences. A leader who brings expertise in cultivating and educating gathered communities in self-discovery, humanities, theology, and signs and symbols. 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