Amanda Williams
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Empathetic Chaplain skilled with meeting soldiers and leaders where they are; accustomed to fast-paced environment. Dedicated to working with emotional needs of others. Offering empathy, patience and commitment to keeping information confidential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chaplain
Texas Army National Guard
06.2019 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support, and direct care to soldiers, family members, and civilian contractors.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Responsible for coordinating religious support programs during the COVID-19 Mission throughout the state of Texas for over two thousand soldiers.
- Fostering Christian faith and developing spiritual faith among soldiers.
- Recruit and mentor future Chaplain and Chaplain Candidates through face-to-face interaction and social media.
Auto Damage Supervisor
GEICO
12.2010 - Current
- Manage team with a net worth of 12 million dollars covering 33 states.
- Train, develop, and Coach Team to progress to becoming next level employees.
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oriented newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes and establishing position-related requirements.
Religious Affairs Specialist
Texas Army National Guard
09.2011 - 06.2019
- Responsible for coordinating worship services
- Support unit Ministry team to include organizing battlefield circulation
- In charge of overseeing and developing religious support programs
- Create an environment for faith to grow by developing spiritual confidence among soldiers
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from the Chaplain.
- Researched and prepared materials for Bible study, Church Services, and daily devotions.
Education
Master of Divinity -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10.2021
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2016
Bachelor of Science - in Management
University of Phoenix
04.2014
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of physical, spiritual, and mental health soldier care needs
- Comprehensive knowledge of biblical commandments and teachings, comfortable working in a pluralistic environment
- Familiar with event planning, suicide intervention, Health and Safety issues, and programs
- Strong leadership skills with a strong faith in Christ and biblical teachings
- Possess excellent communication, administrative, and organizational skills
- Stellar clerical, administration, and organization skills
- Stress Management Assistance
- Grief Support
Certification
- SYMBIS, Pre-Marital Coach
- Franklin Covey: Strong Bonds 7 Habits Suite: Soldiers, Marriage, Families
- Prepare/ Enrich, Couples Counseling
Timeline
Battalion Chaplain
Texas Army National Guard
06.2019 - Current
Religious Affairs Specialist
Texas Army National Guard
09.2011 - 06.2019
Auto Damage Supervisor
GEICO
12.2010 - Current
Master of Divinity -
Liberty University
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - in Management
University of Phoenix