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Dr. James T. Walden Sr

Covington,GA

Summary

I am looking to obtain employment fulltime I am available pretty much anytime except Sunday morning until around 2pm as pastor of a church in Conyers Ga Calvary Community Church which I founded am a motivated, personable business professional with multiple college degrees.After 35 years in funeral industry along with certifications in law enforcement I'm looking to move up and broaden my life. I am well qualified and believe you would be happy with the way I work and make sure things are done when needed. I believe I would be great for this job as I was on dialysis and went through a transplant and am looking to help, motive and give empathy to others facing what I have already. I work well with others. I am married 40 years to Angie Walden who teaches middle school in Newton County. My son is a deputy with Newton County Sheriffs office and my daughter is a nurse in a local office in Covington. My son in law is also a deputy investigator with the Covington Police Dept. My daughter in law is a teacher with Newton County School System. I have three grandsons and a granddaughter I am a mason and a Shriner. I am a licensed funeral director/embalmer,Board Certified Counselor with Ga Board of Examiners as well as Pastoral Counselor and Therapist. Certified Chaplain with Newton County Sheriffs Dept., Ordained pastor with a Doctorate in Theology & Counseling from Liberty University. BA in Pastoral Ministry. I love working with people . I believe I would make a good employee as I could do multiple duties because of my 43 years experience as a pastor, and chaplain and counselor. I hope you will consider me for any opportunities you may have available. I I had kidney transplant 9 years ago so I go to Emory once a month for a visit but in perfect health otherwise Due to transplant I had to make some changes and being my life has always been of service I obtained my Doctorate degree. I would love to be considered for any openings you might have available. I do counseling with Vietnam Veterans and recognized by Dept of Defense. Dr. Nandigam with your company is my local doctor and said he would recommend me as being a kidney transplant survivor I understand more than most of what each patient is facing. I can legally be social worker and being a Ga Board of Examiners Counselor and also a member and certified according to law with AACC American Association of Christian Counselors, etc I was born and raised in Covington and pretty much know everyone. I serve on Board of Newton County RSAT Program which works with inmates making changes in their lives. I speak at Veterans Day and Memorial Day services on behalf of Veterans and also have been recognized by Congress for my work with Veterans and Congressman Hank Johnson is working on another award. As you can see I take family, community very serious. I'm looking for something bigger that I can contribute my passion. Working with patients of whom I know and understand their pain and concerns.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

I believe I would be so beneficial as I’ve been through the very thing the patients are dealing with. I can give hope which is my life mission.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FDFCC Part Time

Vining Funeral Home
Eatonton, GA
03.2019 - Current
  • I handle all families and embalming.

In charge of running all aspects of funeral home.

  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

+Staff Chaplain

Newton County Sheriff's Office
Covington, GA
01.2013 - Current
  • Staff Chaplain
  • I work with staff, inmates, deputies etc in counseling various needs
  • I am certified Crisis Counselor

Founding Pastor

Calvary Community Church
Conyers, GA
01.2001 - Current
  • I founded this ministry and started the church
  • We have around 100 members and we are a multiracial, multicultural, full gospel church.

Counselor Supervisor

Walden Counseling Services
Covington, GA
01.1998 - Current
  • Provided direct clinical supervision to counseling staff.
  • Maintained records of employee performance and development.
  • Identified areas for improvement in staff training and development.
  • Conducted annual performance reviews for counseling staff.

Education

Certified in Counselor/Therapist -

Ga Board of Examiners
Atlanta, GA
08.2024

Doctoral degree in Theology/ Crisis Counseling -

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2024

Master of Arts in Pastoral & Crisis Counseling -

Providence College
Rhode Island
05.2020

Certified First Responder Chaplain -

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
01.2015

First Responder Chaplaincy in Chaplaincy -

Assemblies of God Seminary
St. Louis, MO

BA in Ministry -

United Christian Seminary

Bachelor's in Pastoral Ministry -

United Christian Seminary

Associate in Funeral Service, Mortuary science -

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Windows
  • Supervising experience
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Crisis Management
  • Business management
  • Computer skills
  • Documentation review
  • Public speaking
  • Budgeting
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales Experience
  • Teaching
  • Management
  • Customer service
  • Individual / group counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Computer literacy
  • Writing skills
  • Data entry
  • Administrative experience
  • Insurance sales
  • Funeral directing
  • Embalmer, work well with public - 10 years
  • Profit & loss
  • Project management
  • Masonry
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Research
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Conflict Management
  • [Area of certification] certified

Certification

  • First Responder Chaplain Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, Fema, Homeland Security, 2014, Present
  • CPR Certification, 04/2010, Present
  • Certified Funeral Service Practioner, 1991, Present
  • Embalming License, 1991
  • Life Insurance License
  • Driver's License, 05/1981, 05/2028

Additional Information

I am on the Board of Trustees with The Academy Of Professional Funeral Service Practice Been a Certified member since 1993 . The Newton County Sheriffs Office Rsat Board of Directors

Timeline

FDFCC Part Time

Vining Funeral Home
03.2019 - Current

+Staff Chaplain

Newton County Sheriff's Office
01.2013 - Current

Founding Pastor

Calvary Community Church
01.2001 - Current

Counselor Supervisor

Walden Counseling Services
01.1998 - Current

Certified in Counselor/Therapist -

Ga Board of Examiners

Doctoral degree in Theology/ Crisis Counseling -

Liberty University

Master of Arts in Pastoral & Crisis Counseling -

Providence College

Certified First Responder Chaplain -

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

First Responder Chaplaincy in Chaplaincy -

Assemblies of God Seminary

BA in Ministry -

United Christian Seminary

Bachelor's in Pastoral Ministry -

United Christian Seminary

Associate in Funeral Service, Mortuary science -

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Dr. James T. Walden Sr