Gary Dixon
Senoia,GA
Summary
Seasoned Moderator with a background in managing online communities and discussion forums. Experienced in fostering respectful dialogue, enforcing community standards, and resolving conflict. Strengths include strong communication skills, ability to maintain impartiality, and knack for deescalating tense situations. Previous roles have shown demonstrable improvement in fostering positive interactions within digital spaces.
Insightful Moderator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in community engagement, content management, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, empathy, and decision-making skills to enhance online interactions and foster positive community environment.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1982
1982
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Moderator
Bowen East District Baptist Association
Lanett, Alabama
01.2019 - Current
- Facilitated discussions among community members to foster engagement and collaboration.
- Monitored online forums to ensure respectful and constructive dialogue.
- Organized events to promote community involvement and church activities.
- Serve as overseer and spiritual advisor for 36 different churches and their pastors.
- Coordinate community outreach efforts.
- Negotiate with State agency to lease the district building for Headstart program and utilization.
- Maintained fiscal accountability and disbursement of the district accounts.
- Mentored and monitored other pastors and ministers.
- Provide counseling and support throughout the community for individuals dealing with grief and other life challenges.
Pastor
Mt Calvary Baptist Church
Lafayette, AL
07.1997 - Current
- Delivered weekly sermons to inspire and engage congregation members.
- Led community outreach programs to strengthen church connections and support local needs.
- Provided spiritual counseling to individuals and families during challenging times.
- Organized and facilitated church events to promote fellowship and community involvement.
- Managed church communications to keep members informed about services and activities.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
District Manager
Social Security Administration, SSA
Atlanta, MI
05.1980 - 07.2013
- Oversaw district operations to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Managed staff performance and provided coaching for professional development.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance service outreach initiatives.
- Coordinated with Human Resources when hiring and discharging employees.
- Managed a district of 45 employees, 4 supervisors, and 5 management support specialist.
- Negotiated lease contracts and building constrictions.
- Maintained fiscal responsibility and accountability on an ongoing basis.
- Devolepoed training programs for new employees and ongoing training for seasoned staff.
- Taught various training courses through the Atlanta region.
- Analyzed district performance data to identify areas for improvement.
- Implemented strategic plans to improve customer service and operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 09.1977 - 12.1981
LaFayette High School
Lafayette, ALSkills
- Community engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Event organization
- Counseling techniques
- Team leadership
- Fiscal management
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
- Mentoring others
- Performance appraisal
- Communication mastery
- Active listening
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Xx
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Moderator
Bowen East District Baptist Association
01.2019 - Current
Pastor
Mt Calvary Baptist Church
07.1997 - Current
District Manager
Social Security Administration, SSA
05.1980 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
The University of Alabama
09.1977 - 12.1981
LaFayette High School