Charles Smith
TULARE,CA
Summary
Mission-driven PASTOR with more than 30 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Renewed Life And Faith Ministries
05.2014 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Driver Technician
Pravado Medical
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- pick up clients for medical aoopintments
ASST PASTOR
HEART OF THE VALLEY CHURCH
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Sales Manager
COMMUNITY MAZDA
11.1999 - 12.2010
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
Sales Manager
WILLIAMS CADILLAC
05.1990 - 10.1998
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
- Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
WORLDWIDE DEEPER LIFE MINISTRIES
Chicago, IL06.2000
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL06.1974
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Leadership Development
- Christian Education
- Public Speaking
- Biblical Stewardship
- Youth Ministry
- Spiritual Guidance
- Community Outreach Programs
- Community Service
- Congregational Care
- Sermons Preparation
- Team Meetings
- Lead Prayers
Timeline
Driver Technician
Pravado Medical
08.2022 - 09.2023
Pastor
Renewed Life And Faith Ministries
05.2014 - Current
ASST PASTOR
HEART OF THE VALLEY CHURCH
01.2011 - 05.2014
Sales Manager
COMMUNITY MAZDA
11.1999 - 12.2010
Sales Manager
WILLIAMS CADILLAC
05.1990 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
WORLDWIDE DEEPER LIFE MINISTRIES
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Prairie State College
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