Corey Hughes
Chicago,IL
Summary
Top-notch Chaplain with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices. Mission-driven [Job Title] with more than [Number] 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
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
The Salvation Army Northern And Central Illinois
06.2013 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- 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.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Counselor Chaplain
The Salvation Army
03.2008 - 08.2011
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Residential Manager
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
01.2006 - 04.2008
- Devised and implemented patient and resident care plans, programs, policies and procedures.
- Interviewed and assessed average of [Number] incoming residents per week.
- Reported and documented maintenance requests and scheduled appropriate services.
- Provided for peaceful and safe tenant relations through complaint management and conflict resolution.
Corrections Supervisor
The State Of Illinois
03.1997 - 06.2003
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Ministry
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Greenville College
Greenville, IL05.1991
Skills
- Inventory Accuracy
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Corrective Actions
- Print Media
Certification
- Salvation Army Commission 2011-2013
- Arrow Leadership Executive Stream 2020-2022
Timeline
Executive Director
The Salvation Army Northern And Central Illinois
06.2013 - Current
Counselor Chaplain
The Salvation Army
03.2008 - 08.2011
Residential Manager
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
01.2006 - 04.2008
Corrections Supervisor
The State Of Illinois
03.1997 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Urban Ministry
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Greenville College
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