Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Reading, Hiking, Riding Watching soccer and Story telling
Languages
Additional Information
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Carolyne Adhola

Alexandria,Virginia

Summary

I am an ordained Priest in the Anglican Church of Kenya, A Church history theologian who attends carefully to different contexts - past, present and future and to the ways people are formed in the communities they come from. I aim to help people understand the dynamics and complexities of the times they live in the contemporary world and to help people see God in every situation of life. I am also an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assisting Priest at Meade Memorial Episcopal

Meade Memorial Episcopal Church
Alexandria, Virginia
09.2021 - Current
  • Leading Morning Service
  • Preaching
  • Assisting the Rector during Eucharist services

Matron Widows & Orphans Group

The Widows Group
Bondo, Kenya
01.2011 - Current
  • Bringing widows together and empower them economically using table banking and marry-go-round models
  • Empowering widows and orphans to understand their Human rights
  • Activism against gender based violence among widows and orphans and teenage mothers

A Priest in the Anglican Church of Kenya

Anglican Diocese Of Bondo,Kenya
Bondo, Kenya
12.2009 - Current
  • Established Youth Service in the Cathedral
  • Initiated Eucharist in the morning which has become the main service at the Cathedral

Student

Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria, VA
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
  • Gathered information to research Christian formation to contribute to Summertive Capstone project.

Anglican Church of Kenya Eucharist Leader

Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria, Virginia
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prepared the Anglican Church of Kenya Liturgy
  • Celebrated Eucharist During Virginia Theological Seminary Mission Society Day
  • Collaborated with Virginia Theological Seminary director of Chapel service and Mission Society officials to establish program objectives and achieved outcome goals by devising effective strategies.

Chief Protocol Officer

St. Paul's University Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Coached staff and students on daily performance during St. University graduation and conducted evaluations to constructively address concerns raised after Graduation
  • Promoted team work before and during graduation

Assistant Administration Officer

St. Paul's University-KENYA
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2017 - 08.2021

Took

  • Contributed to team goal-achievement by collaborating with staff to develop customer service improvement initiatives regarding students well fair
  • Produced detailed reports to track trends and keep senior management informed about students activities and extra -curricula activities
  • Coached students through day-to-day living and complex problems.
  • Established and developed strong wardens' team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering students participation in the University events.

Part-Time Lecturer

St. Paul's University, Limuru Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2017 - 07.2021
  • Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.

Chair Person St.Paul's University Women Fellowship

St. Paul's University Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
  • Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
  • Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
  • Planned and coordinated large volume and wide variety of meetings, conferences and workshops.
  • Led the organization in community work
  • Led the organization to recruit needy children and pay for their school fees from High school to University

University Senior Hostel Warden

St. Paul's University-KENYA
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2015 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations of the University
  • Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
  • Inspected hostel to determine safety of students and advise the personnel concerned
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of hostel -facilities with housekeeping staff

Chairperson

Circle Of Concerned Africanwomen Theologians Kenya
Nairobi , Kenya
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
  • Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
  • Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
  • Planned and coordinated large volume and wide variety of meetings, international conferences and workshops.
  • Visited Commercial sex workers and shared the love of Christ with them
  • Visited Prisons shared and provided basic needs with the help of World Council Churches officials

Education

Master of Arts - Pastoral Theology

Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria, VA
05.2023

Master of Arts - Theology

St. Paul's University
Limuru, Kenya
10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Divinity

St. Paul's University, Kenya
Limuru, Kenya
10.2014

Skills

  • Pastoral Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Clear Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Resource Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Willingness to Learn

Accomplishments

  • Leading successful Bible study sessions
  • Empowered Student Wardens
  • Initiated Widows and Orphans group
  • Initiated Christian formation fellowship
  • Organized commended University graduations
  • Led St. Paul's University Women Fellowship in recruiting needy children and pay for their school fees
  • Empower widows and orphans Spiritually and economically

Affiliations

  • Pan -African Women Fellowship, USA
  • Anglican church of Kenya Bondo Diaspora
  • Circle of Concerned African women Theologians
  • Bondo Women Clergy Fellowship

Reading, Hiking, Riding Watching soccer and Story telling

I like reading novels, news paper to get new knowledge. I also like hiking in a group as away of developing relationships. Soccer refreshes my thinking when i am exhausted and story telling help me in developing listening skills.

Languages

English
Professional Working
Swahili
Limited Working
Luo
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Currently, President for Masters of Art Program at Virginia Theological Seminary

Timeline

Anglican Church of Kenya Eucharist Leader

Virginia Theological Seminary
12.2021 - 12.2021

Assisting Priest at Meade Memorial Episcopal

Meade Memorial Episcopal Church
09.2021 - Current

Student

Virginia Theological Seminary
08.2020 - 05.2022

Chair Person St.Paul's University Women Fellowship

St. Paul's University Kenya
06.2019 - 06.2021

Chief Protocol Officer

St. Paul's University Kenya
08.2018 - 08.2021

Part-Time Lecturer

St. Paul's University, Limuru Kenya
09.2017 - 07.2021

Assistant Administration Officer

St. Paul's University-KENYA
01.2017 - 08.2021

University Senior Hostel Warden

St. Paul's University-KENYA
02.2015 - 01.2017

Chairperson

Circle Of Concerned Africanwomen Theologians Kenya
09.2013 - 06.2015

Matron Widows & Orphans Group

The Widows Group
01.2011 - Current

A Priest in the Anglican Church of Kenya

Anglican Diocese Of Bondo,Kenya
12.2009 - Current

Master of Arts - Pastoral Theology

Virginia Theological Seminary

Master of Arts - Theology

St. Paul's University

Bachelor of Arts - Divinity

St. Paul's University, Kenya
Carolyne Adhola