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Gregory O'Daniel-McFarland

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Detailed behavior specialist with several years of experience implementing structured behavior interventions and parent consultations. Motivated observer dedicated to behavior record maintenance and meeting departmental goals. Celebrated for productive behavioral systems and discipline protocols.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Pastor

Christ International Community Church
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
05.2015 - Current
  • Provided leadership during times of transition due to changes in staffing or programming.
  • Provided pastoral care for members of the congregation, including counseling, visitation and prayer.
  • Conducted baptisms, weddings and funerals in accordance with religious practices.
  • Organized weekly services that included scripture readings, sermons, prayers and music.
  • Met regularly with committees to discuss current issues facing the congregation or denomination.
  • Collaborated with staff to plan worship services, special events and outreach initiatives.
  • Preached sermons based on biblical passages or themes chosen by senior pastors.

Climate and Culture Associate

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes The
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Ensured compliance with camp safety regulations at all times while on the job.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful camp climate
  • Built relationships with campers by providing friendly advice and redirections.
  • VOLUNTEER POSITION

Assistant Dean/Student Support Specialist

Independence Charter School West
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
  • Provided assistance to faculty by teaching classes, conducting orientation meetings and scheduling events.
  • Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
  • Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.
  • Directed or coordinated engaging support staff in administering departments or academic institutions.
  • Worked alongside credentialed teachers to evaluate students during specified times in school year.

Head JV Basketball Coach

Independence Charter School West
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Organized and supervised practice sessions, skill drills, game play and post-game analysis.
  • Instructed players in proper techniques, rules, regulations, safety precautions and sportsmanship.
  • Conducted individual player assessments to identify strengths and areas of improvement.
  • VOLUNTEER POSITION

Senior Case Management Supervisor

WES Health System
Philadelphia, PA
07.2022 - 08.2023

-Project management experience to help manage new initiatives.

-Assisting the department manager in establishing processes, procedures, and policies for the service team.

-Leading incident management tracking, trending and adherence to established service level agreements.

-Monitoring incoming and outgoing telephone calls, documenting client problems, and maintaining service level agreements with client business units/departments.

Basketball Camp Coach

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes The
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Motivated players with positive reinforcement while emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve success.
  • Evaluated players' abilities during tryouts to place them into appropriate teams or groups.
  • Assisted in recruiting potential candidates for staff positions at future camps.
  • VOLUNTEER POSITION

Basketball Camp Coach

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes The
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Motivated players with positive reinforcement while emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve success.
  • Evaluated players' abilities during tryouts to place them into appropriate teams or groups.
  • Assisted in recruiting potential candidates for staff positions at future camps.
  • VOLUNTEER POSITION

Lead Generation Specialist (Remote)

People Helping People (PHP)
Dallas, TX
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Applied lead generating methods in high number of cold calls per day.
  • Researched and targeted prospective customers to support business development objectives.
  • Conducted cold calls to initiate contact or follow-up with prospects and qualify leads based on PHP criteria.
  • Handled customer care issues and as necessary referred them to the appropriate owner- resulting in a zero customer churn rate.
  • Supported the company's service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering exceptional service throughout each customer experience.

Behavior Detection Officer

Transportation Security Administration
Philadelphia, PA
11.2018 - 10.2021
  • Advanced Strategy Team
  • (TSA) (CCSP): Oversee departments and change policies (CCA) Resolve complicated student relations (TSA) Be a strong team member to detect alarming passenger behavior
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

Huddle Leader

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes The
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
06.2021 - 06.2021
  • Resolved conflicts between campers in a timely manner.
  • Lead campers to sport site, lunch, dormitories, etc.
  • Held "huddles" to encourage campers through biblical principles.
  • Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
  • VOLUNTEER POSITION

Teaching Assistant • Conflict, Specialist

Cornerstone Christian Academy, CCA
08.2017 - 11.2018
  • Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.

Substance Abuse Counselor • Advocacy & Logician Consultant

Connections Community Support Programs
Wilmington, DE
04.2015 - 08.2017
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for inpatient clients.
  • Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
  • Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior

Licensed Minister

First Baptist Church of Pashall & CICC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
06.2010 - 06.2014
  • Created Bible study classes to help people grow spiritually.
  • Delivered inspiring sermons on Sundays and special occasions.
  • Provided pastoral counseling to individuals in need of guidance or comfort.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Cairn University
Langhorne, PA
12.2013

Skills

  • Bookkeeping Software
  • Quickbooks
  • Online research
  • Documentation editing
  • Documentation and Correspondence
  • Operational Documentation
  • Documentation Writing
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Verbal Communication
  • Cultural Competency
  • Needs Assessment
  • Clerical Support
  • Emotional awareness
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

  • Did policy restructuring for Connections, CSP (CCSP) while working in a corrections program called KEY North
  • Rebuilt the advocacy department and had an accountability overturn rate of over 90% (CCSP)
  • Disciplinary department overhauled by writing new procedures for issuing tickets (CCSP)
  • Created highly effective new programs that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations (applicable to all appointments)
  • Undefeated Boys Basketball Team, regular season, JV Basketball: Division Champions (ICS West)
  • Created virtual store currency for PBIS store (ICS West)

Timeline

Climate and Culture Associate

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes The
06.2024 - 06.2024

Head JV Basketball Coach

Independence Charter School West
09.2023 - 11.2023

Assistant Dean/Student Support Specialist

Independence Charter School West
08.2023 - 06.2024

Basketball Camp Coach

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes The
06.2023 - 06.2023

Senior Case Management Supervisor

WES Health System
07.2022 - 08.2023

Basketball Camp Coach

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes The
06.2022 - 06.2022

Lead Generation Specialist (Remote)

People Helping People (PHP)
11.2021 - 06.2022

Huddle Leader

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes The
06.2021 - 06.2021

Behavior Detection Officer

Transportation Security Administration
11.2018 - 10.2021

Teaching Assistant • Conflict, Specialist

Cornerstone Christian Academy, CCA
08.2017 - 11.2018

Associate Pastor

Christ International Community Church
05.2015 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor • Advocacy & Logician Consultant

Connections Community Support Programs
04.2015 - 08.2017

Licensed Minister

First Baptist Church of Pashall & CICC
06.2010 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science -

Cairn University
Gregory O'Daniel-McFarland