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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Writer, Tennis
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Bobby L. Hinton

Tampa,FL

Summary

Accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in upper-level organizational roles, demonstrating expertise in team building, counseling, analytical thinking, and problem-solving. Disciplined and active Chaplain and Pastor with extensive experience in community outreach and providing spiritual guidance. Approachable and committed to building relationships and enhancing the quality of individual and family life within the community.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CREDO Director & Training Facilitator

Full Armor Group


  • Director of Special Training Services at Guantanamo Bay, responsible for onboarding, group training, and individual counseling; Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.

HR Project Manager, Contractor

The Bartholomew Group, LLC


  • HR contractor developed onboarding procedure, revised training manual, and benchmarked training program effectiveness; Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.

National Operational Project Manager

Verizon FiOS


  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.

Regional Sup. Banking Center Manager

Bank of America
01.2002 - 12.2004


  • Recruited and hired talent for operations and service delivery and managed branch offices by mentoring and cross-training new leadership as part of succession planning.

Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Citi Technology
01.2022 - 06.2024


  • With a high degree of interpersonal skill and self motivation, Developed, implemented, and executed a fully integrated DE & I vision; D&I strategy for Citi's Technology Business Groups as identified challenges from VOE analysis in integration, recognition, work-life balance, and merit recognition


Director of Spiritual Care/Chaplain

Palm Garden Management
09.2017 - 12.2021


  • Provided communication, leadership, and training, including awareness, emotional and intellectual support individually and in group settings, for both staff and patients


Pastor

Forest Hills United Methodist Church
07.2020 - Current
  • Provide spiritual and administrative leadership to church through worship services, study, fellowship, and service opportunities. Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.

U. S. Naval Chaplain

United States Marine Corps
08.1987 - 08.1997
  • Provided religious ministry, counseling and support for all religious beliefs to Marine, Navy and Coast Guard personnel and their families; Advised commanders in the coordination of personnel to support mission success


Education

Master's Degree, Theology - Historical Theology

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Master's Degree, Divinity -

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Batchelor's of Arts, Liberal Arts - Liberal Studies

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, Ohio

Continuing Professional Education, Residency - Chaplaincy

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Residency, Hospital Chaplaincy

Christus Spohn Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Effective Communicator
  • Empathetic Active listener
  • Multi-cultural Knowledge
  • Conflict resolution
  • Relationship building
  • Goal setting
  • Charismatic and engaging leader
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Crisis management

Certification

  • Chaplain Active-Duty, United States Navy, 87-97
  • Board Certified Chaplain (AR), 2024
  • Problem Solving Training Certified, Veterans Administration, Washington, DC
  • Myers-Briggs MBTI Certified, Myers-Brigg Company
  • Suicide Awareness Training Certified, Livingworks Organization, Calgary, CA
  • Critical Incident Stress Management Training Certified, Christus Spohn Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX
  • Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified, Kaplan University, Online
  • Advanced and Foundation Project Management Certificate, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
  • United States Navy Drug Rehabilitation,Certified Counselor, Portsmouth Naval Hospital


Writer, Tennis

Writing books on Ethics, Avid local tennis player.

Timeline

Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Citi Technology
01.2022 - 06.2024

Pastor

Forest Hills United Methodist Church
07.2020 - Current

Director of Spiritual Care/Chaplain

Palm Garden Management
09.2017 - 12.2021

Regional Sup. Banking Center Manager

Bank of America
01.2002 - 12.2004

U. S. Naval Chaplain

United States Marine Corps
08.1987 - 08.1997
  • Chaplain Active-Duty, United States Navy, 87-97
  • Board Certified Chaplain (AR), 2024
  • Problem Solving Training Certified, Veterans Administration, Washington, DC
  • Myers-Briggs MBTI Certified, Myers-Brigg Company
  • Suicide Awareness Training Certified, Livingworks Organization, Calgary, CA
  • Critical Incident Stress Management Training Certified, Christus Spohn Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX
  • Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified, Kaplan University, Online
  • Advanced and Foundation Project Management Certificate, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
  • United States Navy Drug Rehabilitation,Certified Counselor, Portsmouth Naval Hospital


CREDO Director & Training Facilitator

Full Armor Group

HR Project Manager, Contractor

The Bartholomew Group, LLC

National Operational Project Manager

Verizon FiOS

Master's Degree, Theology - Historical Theology

Oral Roberts University

Master's Degree, Divinity -

Oral Roberts University

Batchelor's of Arts, Liberal Arts - Liberal Studies

Wilberforce University

Continuing Professional Education, Residency - Chaplaincy

Johns Hopkins University

Residency, Hospital Chaplaincy

Christus Spohn Hospital
Bobby L. Hinton