Faatoia tufele
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Versatile leader with a background in spiritual guidance at Cornerstone of Life Church, law enforcement with the Department of Public Safety, and military service in the US Army. Excelled in pastoral counseling, mission-oriented projects, and traffic law enforcement. Skilled in Microsoft Office and adept at inspirational leadership. Proven track record of mentoring and community service, enhancing organizational missions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Cornerstone of Life Church
09.2016 - Current
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
Police Officer
Department of Public Safety
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
07.2001 - 09.2005
- Completed Advanced Individual Training as Transportation management coordinator.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Completed 2 tours in Iraq and Kuwait in 2003- 2004, 2004- 2005.
- Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology, Church Operations
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05-2024
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Discipleship
- Church administration
- Pastoral counseling
- Mission-oriented
- Inspirational leadership
- Typing
- Experienced with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc
- Special task forces
- Civil laws
- Radar speed measurement
- Traffic direction
Reading, Golf, Swimming, hiking
I love to read books about nature and current issues in the world. Golf is a great way to release the stress and to enjoy nature and some fresh air. Hiking is always great in discovering new places and getting the heart pumping and enjoying new scenes in the wild.
Languages
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pastor
Cornerstone of Life Church
09.2016 - Current
Police Officer
Department of Public Safety
01.2007 - 01.2011
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
07.2001 - 09.2005
Master of Divinity - Theology, Church Operations
Vanderbilt University
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