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Gregory Portlock

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Experienced Motivational Speaker with background in inspiring diverse audiences to achieve personal and professional growth. Known for delivering compelling, influential speeches that evoke motivation, inspiration, and resilience. Strengths include strong communication skills, audience engagement, and ability to tailor content to different demographics. Previous work resulted in improved team morale, increased individual productivity and overall positive change in organizational culture. Professional Public Speaker proudly promoting to deliver presentations with undeniable skill. Smart, sharp, and highly educated. Great at writing and reviewing speeches with outstanding knowledge. Attentive Instructor with many years teaching courses. Focused and enthusiastic with strong desire to build positive student rapport and expertise in creating exemplary study guides. Effectively performs wide range of student support duties including counseling students with academic problems and providing encouragement. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Experienced Motivational Speaker

Self Employed Web
Lafayette, LA
01.2010 - Current
  • Developed and delivered inspirational speeches to large audiences.
  • Created engaging presentations tailored to specific topics or target groups.
  • Conducted research on current events, trends, and audience demographics to create relevant content for talks.

Minister of Gospel

At The Cross Ministries
Lafayette, LA
07.2004 - Current
  • Developed and implemented weekly sermon plans to engage members of the congregation.
  • Conducted Bible studies with small groups, providing spiritual guidance and comfort.
  • Assisted in organizing special events such as baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other religious ceremonies.
  • Provided pastoral counseling to individuals facing personal or spiritual crisis.

Musician/Recording Artist

Lockdown Records/Studio
Lafayette, LA
05.2004 - Current
  • Composed and performed original music for a variety of audiences.
  • Recorded, mixed and mastered albums in professional studios.
  • Played live shows with full bands and solo performances.
  • Collaborated with other musicians to create unique soundscapes.

Head Cook

Mel's Diner
Lafayette, LA
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed and implemented daily, weekly, and monthly menus based on budget guidelines.
  • Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.

Steward

Offshore Services of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Ensured adherence to all sanitation policies and procedures for the kitchen area.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.

Education

High School Education

Holy Rosary Inst.
Lafayette,La.
06-1987

Training in Peer Support Leadership

LA CORE PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST TRAINING
Lafayette, LA
10-2024

Skills

  • Inspirational leadership
  • Value-added presentations
  • Audience Engagement
  • Goals definition
  • Strategic communications
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Confidence building
  • Motivational campaigns
  • Relationship Management
  • Crisis Communications
  • Strategic messaging

Custom

Life Experiances-Dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist newly graduated.Though I am a new graduate of Peer Support Training, I am not new to the evils of substance use, and addiction challenges. I've spent many years on the battle fields of substance use and abuse, that has landed me in jails and prisons.My expertise come in the form of my lived experiances.It is hard for me not to have compassion, and concern for those still plagued by this awful life draining, and taking disease.I've taken an oath of ethics to adhere to all ethical boundries and principles regarding my profession. I work in ministry and I see daily the needs of the unhoused, and those less fortunate. I've had the privilege to help, and assist in bringing nourishment not only to the body of these forgotten group of people, but also nourishment to their souls. 

I believe I'm right where I'm supposed to be.

Timeline

Head Cook

Mel's Diner
01.2024 - 10.2024

Steward

Offshore Services of Acadiana
02.2022 - 08.2023

Experienced Motivational Speaker

Self Employed Web
01.2010 - Current

Minister of Gospel

At The Cross Ministries
07.2004 - Current

Musician/Recording Artist

Lockdown Records/Studio
05.2004 - Current

High School Education

Holy Rosary Inst.

Training in Peer Support Leadership

LA CORE PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST TRAINING
Gregory Portlock