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James Smith

Wagram,NC

Summary

Although my formal college education was in pharmacy, my emphasis through my career has been in management. I gravitated toward positions that allowed me to lead teams whether it was in healthcare positions, or in churches I served, or in civic clubs, or neighborhood organizations. I always took advantage of continuing educational opportunities that broadened my knowledge and ability.

Overview

55
55
years of professional experience

Work History

Presbyterian Pastor

Pulpit Supply
Wagram, NC
01.2024 - Current
  • Delivered engaging sermons and teachings to diverse congregations, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
  • Provided pastoral care through counseling sessions, supporting individuals in personal and spiritual matters.
  • Coordinated worship services, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to liturgical practices.
  • Developed outreach programs aimed at increasing community involvement and support for local initiatives.
  • Trained volunteers for various ministry roles, empowering them to lead effectively within the church community.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.

Pastor

Antioch Presbyterian Church
Raeford, NC
01.2018 - 12.2023
  • Led weekly worship services, enhancing congregational engagement and spiritual growth.
  • Developed and implemented community outreach programs, fostering relationships with local organizations.
  • Provided pastoral care and counseling, supporting individuals and families in need.
  • Oversaw church administration, ensuring efficient operations and resource management.
  • Moderated Session meetings
  • Trained officers in job responsibilities

Pastor

Montpelier Presbyterian Church
Wagram, Nc
12.2013 - 12.2018

District Pharmacy Supervisor

Kerr Drug
Raleigh, NC
08.1999 - 01.2017
  • Supervised pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Managed staff training programs to enhance team performance and service quality.
  • Optimized inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve stock accuracy.
  • responsible for recruiting, staffing, and customer service in 28 drug stores from Charleston, SC through eastern NC

Pastor

Ashpole/Rowland Presbyterian Churches
Rowland, NC
07.2008 - 12.2013

Director of Pharmacy

East Cooper Regional Medical Center
Mt. Pleasant, SC
03.1994 - 07.1999

Partner

Computer Directions
Charleston, SC
09.1989 - 10.1994
  • Partner in a custom software company
  • Customer interface for partner who was an electrical engineer and wrote custom software to customer specifications
  • Led strategic partnerships to enhance business growth and market reach.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to streamline project management processes.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to align objectives and drive results.

Regional Vice President

Amerisource
Charleston, SC
01.1981 - 09.1989

Responsible for all sales to the hospital segment of the business

Developed business plan for management

Developed comprehensive cost analysis for bidding to hospital chains

Executive Vice President

Medical Product Systems, Inc.
Bartlesville, OK
06.1976 - 12.1981
  • MPSI was the first hospital shared service in the nation
  • Went there as Director of Pharmacy for 21 rural hospitals in three states
  • Took over increasing responsibility for different departments during my time there
  • We had a drug repackaging department, warehouse, continuing education, temporary nurse service, laundry, radiographic minification, and biomedical engineering department.

Associate Director of Pharmacy

Medical Center of Central Georgia
Macon, GA
03.1974 - 06.1976

Retail Pharmacist

Leacox Corner Drug
Shenandoah, IA
08.1973 - 03.1974

Director of Pharmacy

Elliot White Springs Memorial Hospital
Lancaster, SC
07.1971 - 08.1973

Education

Equivalent To A Masters in Theology And Worship - Religion

Presbytery of Coastal Carolina
Laurinburg, NC
06.2002

Equivalent To An MBA - Business Management

President’s Association
Houston, TX
04.1988

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC
06-1971

Skills

  • Moderate team meetings
  • Good with technology
  • Enjoy writing
  • Public speaking

Timeline

Presbyterian Pastor

Pulpit Supply
01.2024 - Current

Pastor

Antioch Presbyterian Church
01.2018 - 12.2023

Pastor

Montpelier Presbyterian Church
12.2013 - 12.2018

Pastor

Ashpole/Rowland Presbyterian Churches
07.2008 - 12.2013

District Pharmacy Supervisor

Kerr Drug
08.1999 - 01.2017

Director of Pharmacy

East Cooper Regional Medical Center
03.1994 - 07.1999

Partner

Computer Directions
09.1989 - 10.1994

Regional Vice President

Amerisource
01.1981 - 09.1989

Executive Vice President

Medical Product Systems, Inc.
06.1976 - 12.1981

Associate Director of Pharmacy

Medical Center of Central Georgia
03.1974 - 06.1976

Retail Pharmacist

Leacox Corner Drug
08.1973 - 03.1974

Director of Pharmacy

Elliot White Springs Memorial Hospital
07.1971 - 08.1973

Equivalent To A Masters in Theology And Worship - Religion

Presbytery of Coastal Carolina

Equivalent To An MBA - Business Management

President’s Association

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of South Carolina