Grover Cross, III
Plymouth
Summary
Collaborative Operations Leader with 35+ years of experience spanning technical systems management, ministry leadership, and strategic budgeting. Accomplished in shepherding diverse teams and managing high-stakes projects—from locomotive engineering to multi-departmental ministry oversight to Hospitality Safety Management Systems. I am committed to achieving excellence by developing efficient processes and fostering a welcoming, secure environment for every stakeholder
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Pastor
God's Holy Temple Church
10.2017 - 12.2022
Full Time
Provided spiritual guidance to teams and individuals, on-site and remote.
Assisted with programs and initiatives to serve the community.
Conducted weekly faith-based services, including teaching, group meetings, sermon presentations, and more.
Executive Minister
God's Holy Temple Church
01.2007 - 12.2008
Part-Time
Strategic operational management and developmental procedures to promote the church's vision and mission.
Technical Support Specialist
Saflok
02.1997 - 12.2006
- Delivered technical support for access control systems, resolving customer issues efficiently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product functionality and user experience.
- Enhanced support team resources with detailed documentation.
Field Operations Management
Saflok
02.1997 - 12.2006
Enhanced efficiency in field service management.
Refined operational procedures to boost efficiency in services
Boosted operational performance by implementing strategic plans.
Education
University of Phoenix - Business Administration, Management of Operations
University of Phoenix
01.2003
Lewis College of Business - Accounting & Computer Information Systems
Lewis College of Business
01.1994
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Teaching
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Critical Thinking
- Money Management
- Problem Solving
Certification
Locomotive Engineer
Activities
Participates in community outreach programs
Timeline
Assistant Pastor
God's Holy Temple Church
10.2017 - 12.2022
Executive Minister
God's Holy Temple Church
01.2007 - 12.2008
Technical Support Specialist
Saflok
02.1997 - 12.2006
Field Operations Management
Saflok
02.1997 - 12.2006
Lewis College of Business - Accounting & Computer Information Systems
Lewis College of Business
University of Phoenix - Business Administration, Management of Operations
University of Phoenix