Jerry Fontaine
West Henrietta,NY
Summary
Seeking a Pastors Position, or any suitable position matched with my church Leadership skills, facilitated bible study presided as associate Minister. Presided over weddings and delivered numerous Eulogies Licensed Ordained Minister:
Commissioned Minister at Elim.
Baptized at Mt Zion Baptist Church and called by God, who completed Pastoral formation at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Rochester,New York “ Counseled members of the congregation taught Sunday School and assisted with Bible study.
Theological focus; shepherd the flock of God, which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.” I Peter 5:2-4 (NKJV) Favorite saying, Filled with the Spirit while empowered by Systematic Theology,
Thereby being eclectic and client centered with evidence based practices.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator
DOCCS
- Retired 23 years state service.
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
- Completed Management Training, assigned as an Environmental Engineer, over air and water quality. Duties include giving direction to mill Superintendents and foreman’s to reduce pollution to the surrounding local communities. I presided as a community spokes person, for the steel mill, when addressing problems relating to pollution, health and safety concerns.
Owner Operator
Schneider National
08.2020 - Current
- Owner Operator OTR hall dry van all 48 states.
Truck Driver
Walden Milk
Attica, New York
04.2015 - Current
- Pick up empty tank trailers to be loaded and delivered to customers in New York State.
- Maintain records and inspect commercial equipment daily. Establish and maintain business relationships with farmers, and shipping & receiving personnel in New York State.
Employment Counselor
New York Department of Labor
Rochester, NY
01.2009 - Current
- Counsel Vets and non Vets on employment issues facilitate groups and individual counseling sessions; evaluate customers on strengths and weaknesses. Prepare employment plans and write both State and Federal Training Grants, as needed. Prepare resumes and appropriate career assessments including presiding as a recruiter for companies. More importantly, my current position involves assisting customers in overcoming barriers, such as being formerly incarcerated by matching their skills with available positions in the Work For Success Program. Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
- Confer with parents or guardians and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs. Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Facilitate mock interview sessions. Assist TANF recipients find suitable training or jobs that will remove them from dependency to self sufficiency. Provide assistance to customers under the following initiatives: Apprenticeships, Green Jobs, Job Zone, Ride Safe, Shared Work and youth services. Sustain common measures organizational goals such as Adult, DW and youth parameters. Gained, functional knowledge of the DOL’s customer service indicators, initial assessment as applied to the following outcomes JSRS, CDS. Currently utilize the C3e model of customer engagement.
Kms Trucking
Rochester, NY
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Kms Trucking rochester ny 2018 through 2020.
Sweetner Plus
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Sweetner Plus local 2017 2018.
Student intern
Ebenezer Baptist Church
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assist with Sunday morning services, preach, direct the Altar prayer and any other services deemed appropriate parallel with being an Associate Minister. Assist with Pastoral counseling PRN; attend weekly Bible studies.
CEO
Fontaine Enterprise INC
Chatham, VA
01.1993 - 01.2009
- Operated and managed a small over the road trucking company. Provided customer service within the commercial freight industry and managed an asset recovery business, where trucks, trailers and cars were repossessed and returned to the titled owner. Current CDL-A license; operation consisted of gross sales of more than 1.5 million dollars per year.
Corrections Counselor
NYS Department of Corrections
Long Island City, NY
01.1986 - 01.1993
- Managed a case load of 175 inmates and created service plans, which provided assistance to Vets and non Vet inmates and developed psychosocial profiles. Presided over drug prevention programs prepared, facilitated both groups and individual counseling sessions, and prepared PSAS reports made assessments for appropriate vocational, institutional, family, substance abuse treatment, academic and vocational training programs, while addressing other needs resulting in their incarceration such as substance abuse, domestic violence, employment, criminal behavior and institutional adjustment relating to behavior issues. Prepare participants to return to their families and communities upon release; focus facility resources on the needs of inmates with a history of alcohol and substance abuse; ensure appropriate aftercare services in the community. Responsibilities included investigating human rights, conduct violations in accordance with Title VII. Prepared reports and testified in administrative hearings. Presided on the program committee. Completed quarterly reports earned eligibility and executive clemency reports, in a timely manner. Presided as acting Sr Counselor when requested.
Youth Division Aide IV
NYS Division For Youth
Wingdale, New York
01.1981 - 01.1986
- Supervised and managed a case load of youthful Juvenile Offenders. Facilitated the Net-Work Program, and served on the Crisis Intervention Unit. Tutored youth and assisted them with their school work. Coached baseball and facilitated after-school recreational programs. Presided as the local Vice President of Local 553, investigated EEOC complaints along with other grievances.
Student Ministries
Lincoln University
01.1975 - 01.1979
- Assisted with Chapel Services as an associate minister. Counseled college students who were having adjustment issues while others were challenged with experimental drug use and struggling with premarital sex and other identity issues.
Education
Doctorate In Ministry - Pastoral Leadership
Andersonville Baptist Seminary
Georgia05-2018
Masters of Divinity - Divinity, with language in Hebrew
Northeastern Seminary
Rochester, NY05-2014
Masters in Community Mental Health Counseling - Community Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY10-1986
B.S. - Biology/ Chemistry
Lincoln University
05-1979
Skills
Professional, hard working leader and an effective team player
Community Organizer, extensive supervisory and leadership skills
Owner Operator, OTR knowledge of all 48 states
Affiliations
- Served as Vice President of Pittsylvania County NAACP from 1995-1999
- Member of the SCLC Danville Virginia from 1998-2001
Partnerships
Make assessments and referrals of persons in need, such as homeless Vets, formerly incarcerated persons, drug addicts and teenage mothers to appropriate agencies to participate in suitable treatment.
Musical Talents
- Drummer
- Backup Vocals
Accomplishments
Founded First Step Ministries. Provided counseling and job development for the formerly incarcerated.
Languages
Hebrew
Elementary
Timeline
Owner Operator
Schneider National
08.2020 - Current
Kms Trucking
01.2018 - 01.2020
Sweetner Plus
01.2017 - 01.2018
Truck Driver
Walden Milk
04.2015 - Current
Student intern
Ebenezer Baptist Church
01.2012 - 01.2014
Employment Counselor
New York Department of Labor
01.2009 - Current
CEO
Fontaine Enterprise INC
01.1993 - 01.2009
Corrections Counselor
NYS Department of Corrections
01.1986 - 01.1993
Youth Division Aide IV
NYS Division For Youth
01.1981 - 01.1986
Student Ministries
Lincoln University
01.1975 - 01.1979
Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator
DOCCS
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
B.S. - Biology/ Chemistry
Lincoln University
Doctorate In Ministry - Pastoral Leadership
Andersonville Baptist Seminary
Masters of Divinity - Divinity, with language in Hebrew
Northeastern Seminary
Masters in Community Mental Health Counseling - Community Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University