Deondre Lee Smith

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

05.2014 - Current

Appointed to the Board of Directors
Responsible for planning innovative and creative programs for Children, Youth, and Young Adults
Assisting the senior pastor in various pastoral duties
Assist in worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Visiting congregants in the hospital and providing spiritual support during their time of need.
Lead the weekly prayer sessions at 6 am.
Lead Small group Bible Studies.
Preaching and teaching during services, as assigned by the senior pastor.
Supporting Mission efforts locally and globally, most recently in Belize.
Fostering relationships outside the church with local congregations, denominations, and community organizations (Second Harvest Food Bank,
Ministering in local prisons, jails and nursing homes.
Teaching new members classes.
Assist in our annual Thanksgiving drives that helped feed upward of 200 underserved families in Winston Salem, NC and surrounding areas.
Assisted in the church's mission efforts to supply shoes for every student at Akins Elementary School.
Provided a teaching and learning session on "Discerning Your Call to Ministry" for a local pastor.
Demonstrate respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

09.2014 - 06.2022

Developed age-appropriate worship and spiritual teachings for children in grades K-6th grade.
Coordinated engaging and inclusive programs that make learning about faith both enjoyable and accessible to young minds.
Coordinated age-appropriate special programs for community outreach including local nursing homes.
Trained volunteer staff for spiritual leadership and discipleship for children.
Oversaw administration and management of all areas of the ministry.

Zaxby's LLC

10.2021 - Current

Dedicated, high energy restaurant professional with more than 20+ years’ experience in restaurant management leadership.
Multi-unit, experienced professional, that possesses solid restaurant business operations skills that entail overseeing restaurant start up, customer relationship management, process improvement, and strategic planning for operational excellence.
Proven ability to exceed P&L and EBITDAR targets and sales objectives through process improvement, proactive customer relationship management and overall project management skills.
Excellent employee relations abilities and extensive experience with multi-site personnel that includes recruiting, hiring, training, motivating and mentoring.

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