Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to members in need.
Conducted workshops on topics such as self-care, prayer, and scripture study.
Led small groups in discussion around relevant topics related to faith development.
Organized and facilitated weekly bible studies for adult men.
Mentored men in their journey towards spiritual maturity.
Encouraged member participation through organized activities and events.
Field Missionary
Uganda Kids Project / Calvery Chapel
Ishunga, Uganda, Ntugamo District
01.2016 - 06.2016
Participated in short-term mission trips around the world where I provided assistance with mobile medical clinics and mobile eye clinics.
Coordinated fund raising campaigns to support missionary work both domestically and internationally.
Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
Planned and organized workday activities.
Supported operations of church by running community recovery groups, coached prayer and running group, Children's Academy Physical Education Director, mentored young and adult men, building projects, and children's ministry outreaches.
Aviation Mechanic
US Navy
NAS Whidbey Isand, WA
02.2001 - 11.2005
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft engines, landing gear, flight controls, and other mechanical components.
Diagnosed malfunctions in aircraft using technical manuals and test equipment.
Conducted routine inspections of aircrafts in accordance with maintanence guidelines.
Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks.
Read and interpreted safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals to solve problems.
Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Education
Peer Wellness Specialist
MHAAO
Portland, OR
04-2024
Certified Recovery Mentor
MHAAO
Portland, OR
04-2024
High School Diploma -
South Salem High School
Salem, OR
06-2001
Skills
Small Group Facilitation
Continuous Improvement
Crisis Intervention
Mentoring skills
Student assessment
Interpersonal Skills
Community Outreach
Active Listening
Affiliations
Upon return from Africa I went through the VA GPD program where I lived in the Henry Building, gained employment at the Portland VA, and saved over $7,000.00 for self suficiancy and furnishings upon move out utilizing the SSVF hosing program.
CO-Founder of Non-profit Organization at Freedom 4 Life/Broken Chain MinistryCO-Founder of Non-profit Organization at Freedom 4 Life/Broken Chain Ministry