Jean Etienne
Jacksonville
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in youth advocacy and positive youth development at Jacksonville Youth Academy. Proven track record in enhancing community engagement and mentoring at-risk youth, utilizing strong counseling techniques and active listening skills. Successfully implemented innovative programs, resulting in improved youth behavior and decision-making.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Services Specialist
Jacksonville Youth Academy
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted youth in developing life skills through structured programs and activities.
- Supported planning and execution of community outreach initiatives to engage local youth.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as conflict resolution and teamwork for diverse groups.
- Collaborated with team members to create a safe and welcoming environment for participants.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to at-risk youths, resulting in improved behavior and decision-making skills.
- Improved youth engagement by developing and implementing innovative programs tailored to their interests and needs.
Sr Pastor
Evangelical Baptist Union of Haiti
10.2017 - 04.2024
- Led congregational growth initiatives, enhancing community engagement and outreach programs.
- Developed and implemented strategic vision for church operations, aligning ministry goals with community needs.
- Mentored junior pastors, fostering professional development and spiritual growth within the ministry team.
- Conducted regular sermons that inspired and motivated diverse congregation members through relevant teachings.
- Facilitated church governance meetings, ensuring effective decision-making processes and transparent communication.
- Coordinated volunteer training sessions, empowering lay leaders to take active roles in ministry activities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
Manager of Partnership
Compassion International
08.2007 - 04.2024
- Cultivated partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance collaborative opportunities.
- Advocate for children and youth in order to address their needs.
- Supporting poor families by addressing their needs.
- Developed and executed strategies for effective partner engagement and retention.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential partnership opportunities and drive growth.
- Facilitated communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment on goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement partnership initiatives seamlessly.
- Monitored partnership performance metrics to assess effectiveness and inform strategic adjustments.
- Engaged in networking activities to expand professional relationships within industry sectors.
- Led team to meet 100% of performance goals.
- Facilitated strategy development and planned with cross-functional teams.
Professor of Theology
Theological Biblical Seminary of Hope in Cap-Haitian
01.2010 - 11.2023
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Education
Master's in Leadership And Development - Leadership
Christian University of The North of Haiti
Limbe, Haiti06-2019
MBA - Theology
Evangelical Theology Seminary of Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince, Haiti05-2004
Certificate - Economics
Faculty of Law And Economic Sciences
Gonaives, Haiti06-1999
Skills
- Positive youth development
- Family engagement
- Youth advocacy
- Individual counseling
- Child welfare
- Special needs support
- Volunteer management
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Mental health support
- Multicultural competence
- Counseling techniques
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Youth Services Specialist
Jacksonville Youth Academy
01.2025 - Current
Sr Pastor
Evangelical Baptist Union of Haiti
10.2017 - 04.2024
Professor of Theology
Theological Biblical Seminary of Hope in Cap-Haitian
01.2010 - 11.2023
Manager of Partnership
Compassion International
08.2007 - 04.2024
Master's in Leadership And Development - Leadership
Christian University of The North of Haiti
MBA - Theology
Evangelical Theology Seminary of Port-au-Prince
Certificate - Economics
Faculty of Law And Economic Sciences