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DeQuan L. Bowden

Port Huron

Summary

Dynamic machine operator with a proven track record at Pj Wall-bank Springs, achieving 99% efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and operational oversight. Skilled in intercessory prayer and community engagement, I empower individuals while driving impactful results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Pj Wall-bank Springs
03.2025 - Current
  • Operated machines, achieving 99% efficiency and producing 1,000+ high-quality products daily.
  • Utilized specialized software to perform load checks on springs, reducing product failures by 20% and boosting customer satisfaction.
  • Executed minor machine maintenance, including cleaning, adjusting settings, and clearing jams, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced operational downtime.
  • Optimized daily packaging of up to 200 parts, ensuring a clean, safe workspace and enhancing workflow efficiency by 15%

Lead Minister (Volunteer)

Fire House Ministries
06.2014 - Current
  • Dedicated over 5 hours weekly to intercessory prayer for 20 ministry members, enhancing spiritual growth and community support.
  • Led one-on-one mentorship and discipleship sessions in local restaurants, my home, and online, guiding participants toward personal growth and deeper spiritual understanding.
  • Prayed with 100+ individuals and distributed Bibles, resulting in 50 new commitments to faith and enhanced community connections.
  • Empowered over 50 individuals during my ministry to uncover and activate their spiritual gifts, mentoring them through prayer and encouragement, resulting in several becoming leaders within the community and launching their own ministries.
  • Led worship gatherings and delivered engaging, spirit-led expository sermons rooted in strong biblical doctrine, ensuring each message resonated with the congregation and addressed contemporary life applications.

Firefighter

Fort Gratiot Fire Department
12.2023 - 02.2025
  • Responded to various emergencies as a part-time firefighter, handling structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, and lift assists, while enhancing community safety and supporting team efforts during crisis situations.
  • Brightened the holidays for families in need by participating in 'Shop with a Hero,' where we provided toys and hosted candy giveaways, while also leading engaging fire truck tours for delighted children.
  • Diligently checked fire apparatus and all compartments to ensure crucial tools and resources were ready, enhancing response efficiency for fire suppression and medical emergencies.
  • Maintained a pristine environment by sweeping and mopping floors, washing up to 5 fire trucks, and ensuring restrooms were spotless each shift to uphold safety and hygiene standards.
  • Successfully completed over 500 hours of rigorous physical and classroom training in firefighting and emergency medical services, mastering critical skills such as fire suppression techniques and life-saving first aid.

Insurance Consultant

Leazer Group
07.2016 - 07.2021
  • Spearheaded educational seminars attended by 150+ customers, enhancing understanding of diverse insurance policies by 30%.
  • Proactively tracked renewal dates to guarantee timely policy updates, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Informed over 100 clients on insurance industry standards and best practices, improving compliance by 30%.
  • Collaborated with underwriters to streamline binder coverage submissions, reducing response times by 30% and strengthening industry partnerships.
  • Crafted engaging presentations for prospective customers, effectively showcasing product benefits and driving interest for future purchases.
  • Engaged with division leaders and consultants in strategic meetings focused on innovative sales initiatives, driving discussions that resulted in actionable plans to boost sales by targeted percentages.
  • Analyzed clients' financial data to develop customized coverage solutions, improving financial security for 90% of clients.
  • Guided prospects and policyholders in understanding coverage options and regulations, leading to a 15% increase in successful policy enrollments.
  • Guided clients through key insurance marketplace trends, including regulatory shifts and technological innovations, enhancing their strategy and boosting client satisfaction by 20%.

Youth Ministry Leader

S.O.N.S. Outreach Ministries
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Delivered engaging lessons from the Bible to over 30 children and youth, fostering deeper connections with Jesus Christ through interactive activities and personal reflections.
  • Transported and engaged with children and youth at the park through basketball games and mentorship, fostering personal growth and confidence. Delivered impactful Bible lessons while teaching practical life skills such as tie tying and tire maintenance, and organized career education days featuring industry professionals.
  • Cultivated personal growth in 30+ students through mentorship during lunch breaks and engaging after-school programs.
  • Engaged with and enriched the lives of over 50 inner-city youth at Dream Camp through meals, sports, arts and crafts, and Bible lessons, fostering community spirit and faith growth.

Education

International Fellowship of Chaplains
Online
04-2025

Tri-Hospital EMS Educational Systems
Fort Gratiot, MI
12-2024

ST Clair County Fire Academy 9
Fort Gratiot, MI
10-2023

High School Diploma -

Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo, MI
06-2007

MT. Zion Baptist Church School of Ministry
Kalamazoo, MI
06-2005

Skills

  • Effective communicator in public settings
  • Proficient in intercessory prayer
  • Proficient in biblical preaching
  • Empathetic listening
  • Spiritual guidance and counseling
  • Community engagement
  • Coaching and development
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Effective team leadership
  • Writing impactful sermons
  • Compassionate spiritual support
  • Skilled in mediating disputes
  • Operational oversight
  • Fundamental mathematics
  • Discipleship training
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Claims handling

Timeline

Machine Operator

Pj Wall-bank Springs
03.2025 - Current

Firefighter

Fort Gratiot Fire Department
12.2023 - 02.2025

Insurance Consultant

Leazer Group
07.2016 - 07.2021

Lead Minister (Volunteer)

Fire House Ministries
06.2014 - Current

Youth Ministry Leader

S.O.N.S. Outreach Ministries
01.2013 - 01.2014

International Fellowship of Chaplains

Tri-Hospital EMS Educational Systems

ST Clair County Fire Academy 9

High School Diploma -

Kalamazoo Central High School

MT. Zion Baptist Church School of Ministry

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