Ryan Hakes
Pendleton
Summary
Experienced youth ministry team leader serving juveniles incarcerated in the Indiana Department of Corrections with a solid track record of spiritual and organizational leadership skills. Self-Motivator. Adept at relational ministry and able to connect well with youth. Proven ability to recruit, train, and maintain volunteer ministry teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Mentor
Kairos Torch Prison Ministry (Volunteer)
Pendleton
08.2024 - Current
- Guide youth through life skills development and discussions.
- Foster supportive relationships with participants to encourage personal growth.
- Provide mentorship and guidance in navigating challenges faced by youth.
- Disciple youth through scripture reading, teaching and prayer.
Juvenile Prison Ministry Team Leader
ITOWN Church (Volunteer)
Fishers
08.2024 - Current
- Plan program activities.
- Prepare and present sermons.
- Recruit and train ministry volunteers.
- Liaison between prison staff and church leadership team.
Owner/Managing Real Estate Broker
Grace & Agape Real Estate Services, LLC
Pendleton
11.2017 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
Realtor
M.S. Woods Real Estate, LLC
Indianapolis
06.2012 - 11.2017
- Guided clients through buying and selling processes with personalized consultations.
- Built strong relationships with clients through excellent communication and follow-up.
- Collaborated with mortgage lenders, inspectors, and other real estate professionals seamlessly.
Volunteer Child Advocate Program Director
Marion Superior Court, Juvenile Division
Indianapolis
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Recruited volunteers for Juvenile Court Guardian ad litem program.
- Trained new advocates on policies, procedures, and best practices in child advocacy.
- Directed Juvenile Court's Paternity Establishment program for Children in Need of Services (CHINS) cases referred by the Department of Child Services in conjunction with this position.
Juvenile Court Bailiff
Marion Superior Court, Juvenile Division
Indianapolis
06.2002 - 06.2009
- Enforced court orders and maintained decorum during juvenile hearings.
- Provided security and monitored behavior in the courtroom environment.
- Communicated with law enforcement and social services regarding cases.
Youth Manager
Marion County Juvenile Detention Center
Indianapolis
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Supervised daily activities of youth in detention center environment.
- Monitored behavioral progress of individual youth through regular assessments.
- Coordinated with staff to ensure safety and security protocols were followed.
Education
Associate of General Studies - Social Work / Criminal Justice
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN05-2007
Skills
- Youth mentoring and development
- Relational ministry
- Public speaking and presentation
- Relationship building and management
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Preaching and teaching
- Discipleship
- Team collaboration and building
- Time management techniques
- Ministry coordination
- Volunteer recruitment
- Program management
Timeline
Youth Mentor
Kairos Torch Prison Ministry (Volunteer)
08.2024 - Current
Juvenile Prison Ministry Team Leader
ITOWN Church (Volunteer)
08.2024 - Current
Owner/Managing Real Estate Broker
Grace & Agape Real Estate Services, LLC
11.2017 - Current
Realtor
M.S. Woods Real Estate, LLC
06.2012 - 11.2017
Volunteer Child Advocate Program Director
Marion Superior Court, Juvenile Division
06.2009 - 06.2012
Juvenile Court Bailiff
Marion Superior Court, Juvenile Division
06.2002 - 06.2009
Youth Manager
Marion County Juvenile Detention Center
01.2002 - 06.2002
Associate of General Studies - Social Work / Criminal Justice
Indiana University