Dr Kennedy Jacobs Sr
Port Orange,FL
Summary
Proven leader in spiritual care and educational development, with a track record of fostering interfaith understanding and enhancing student learning outcomes in diverse environments of higher education. Skilled in project management and grief support, adept at driving significant improvements in curriculum creation and community engagement. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to diversity awareness, achieving impactful results in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in leadership management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Chaplain
Halifax Health Hospice
09.2020 - Current
- Manage a case load of over 100 patients and their families, providing passionate care and excellent service. Served as a liaison between the hospice center and local religious communities, fostering relationships that enriched patient care experiences.
- Advocated for patient rights within the hospice setting, ensuring that all individuals received equitable access to spiritual support services regardless of their beliefs or affiliations.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team of 12 diverse disciplines to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics, and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
- Led regular group sessions exploring topics related to spirituality, personal growth, and coping mechanisms relevant to those experiencing loss or caregiving challenges.
- Navigated Medical computer software system to document patient and family interactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for hospice patients.
- Organized community outreach events aimed at raising awareness about hospice care and fostering connections with local religious organizations.
Adjunct Professor
Bethune-Cookman University
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Taught required freshman entrance course for all freshman students, providing instruction to up to 120 undergraduate students, per semester.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Optimized assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for various assignments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, participating in interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at enhancing the academic experience for students.
- Adapted course materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in notably higher student satisfaction rates.
- Mentored students on academic and career aspirations, providing guidance that led to significant improvements in their academic performance and career choices.
- Enhanced student engagement in complex subjects by developing and implementing interactive learning sessions.
Hospice Chaplain
Kindred/Gentiva Hospice
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Established trusting relationships with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds by demonstrating respect for their individual beliefs and traditions.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss end-of-life care options, ensuring thorough understanding and agreement among all parties involved.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
- Met with 100 individuals monthly, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Middle School Administrator
Volusia County Schools, Campbell Middle School
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Enhanced school climate by celebrating student achievements, organizing community-building events, and fostering a sense of pride among all stakeholders.
- Enhanced school culture by implementing positive behavior support systems and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Increased college readiness rates through targeted counseling programs aimed at helping students identify their post-secondary goals. Managed over 125 students in the afterschool program.
- Improved parent engagement by organizing informative events and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the school year.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents by establishing clear expectations for student behavior and implementing consistent consequences.
- Championed extracurricular programs that enriched students'' experiences outside the classroom while complementing their academic pursuits.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging curriculum aligned with state standards, increasing overall academic achievement levels.
- Monitored student progress through the analysis of data, identifying areas for intervention or enrichment as needed.
- Managed school budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support educational programs and initiatives.
- Addressed the diverse needs of English Language Learners by implementing specialized instructional strategies and supports.
- Oversaw implementation of technology integration within classrooms to enhance teaching strategies and promote digital literacy skills among students.
- Served as liaison between parents and students.
- Recruited and hired amazing teachers to support afterschool program to enhance students performance in the classroom.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Office Furniture Installer
Hill's Installation Services LLC
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Minimized client complaints by addressing any concerns or issues promptly and finding suitable solutions that met their needs.
- Efficiently organized transportation logistics for delivering large quantities of furniture to over 50 client locations, ensuring timely installations.
- Strengthened team collaboration by actively participating in training sessions to share knowledge on new products and techniques with fellow installers.
- Effectively utilized tools like drills, hammers, wrenches, and measuring tapes to achieve precise installations according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Maximized client satisfaction through punctuality and professionalism while maintaining open lines of communication throughout the installation process.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking furniture pieces received for installation projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in the role, successfully adapting to different types of office environments during multiple assignments across diverse industries.
- Ensured quality control through meticulous inspection of assembled furniture before finalizing the setup process.
- Improved office workflow by efficiently installing and arranging furniture in various configurations.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
Resident Chaplain
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Comforted family members offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support for over 100 patients on intensive, and acute care floors. .
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions with individuals experiencing severe emotional distress, providing comfort and support during critical times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of pastoral care initiatives through regular feedback from staff members, adjusting strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Offered mediation services between family members navigating challenging dynamics related to healthcare decisions.
- Served as a trusted resource on religious traditions, customs, practices across various faiths within the hospital setting.
- Enhanced patient morale with regular bedside visits and compassionate counseling.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Senior Pastor
Living Truth Ministries Inc
08.1996 - 12.2010
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
- Increased annual giving by establishing robust stewardship campaigns, emphasizing the importance of financial commitment to ministry initiatives.
- Mentored associate pastors in their professional development journey, sharing expertise in sermon preparation, counseling techniques, and administrative tasks.
- Improved operational efficiency within the church by streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Implemented Construction project for 1.3 million dollar edifice, served in the capacity of Construction Manager, supervised all aspects of planning, development, and financial oversight for the duration of the project.
- Directly responsible for all hires, and training for staff and volunteers.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Acquistion & Contract Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC06.2023
Doctor of Ministry - Leadership Renewal/Concentration CPE
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2022
No Degree - PMP (Project Management 5-day Boot Camp)
University of Maryland
06.2015
No Degree - Clinical Pastoral Education (5-Units)
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 2000708.2014
M.Div (Masters of Divinity) - Divinity
Howard University School of Divinity
2900 Van Ness St NW Washington, DC 2000805.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Religion & Philosophy
Bethune-Cookman University
640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd Daytona Beach Fl06.1996
Skills
- Interfaith understanding
- Curriculum Creation
- Innovative Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Workshop Facilitation
- Academic advisement
- Career Counseling
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Project Management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk Management
- Budget Control
- Data Analysis
Affiliations
- President/ Urban Chamber of Commerce of Volusia, Flagler County
- Florida Conference of United Methodist Church
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Halifax Health Hospice
09.2020 - Current
Hospice Chaplain
Kindred/Gentiva Hospice
08.2017 - 08.2020
Adjunct Professor
Bethune-Cookman University
08.2016 - 08.2022
Middle School Administrator
Volusia County Schools, Campbell Middle School
01.2016 - 08.2017
Office Furniture Installer
Hill's Installation Services LLC
08.2014 - 12.2015
Resident Chaplain
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2014
Senior Pastor
Living Truth Ministries Inc
08.1996 - 12.2010
Associate of Arts - Acquistion & Contract Management
Strayer University
Doctor of Ministry - Leadership Renewal/Concentration CPE
Regent University
No Degree - PMP (Project Management 5-day Boot Camp)
University of Maryland
No Degree - Clinical Pastoral Education (5-Units)
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
M.Div (Masters of Divinity) - Divinity
Howard University School of Divinity
Bachelor of Arts - Religion & Philosophy
Bethune-Cookman University
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