John Stevenson

Work History

Senior Pastor

DiVine Faith & Restoration Church Int'l

01.2020 - Current

Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Spearheaded $[Amount] building project to expand seating by [Number]% and classroom space by [Number]%.

Institutional Maintenance Supervisor

Cape Fear Community College

10.2007 - 06.2015

Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
Observed guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime [Number]%.
Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Hired and trained new Custodial Staff workers to improve efficiency of department and cultivate productive work atmosphere.
Managed efficient teams of up to 50 employees.

Contract Manager

Defender Services Inc(UNCW)

03.2003 - 09.2008

Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for 40 employees.
Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
Managed 40 employees through training and employee retention, reducing employee turnover [Number]%.

US NAVY

United States Navy, USN(RET. E6)

05.1982 - 01.2007

Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
Verified applicant references and employment details.
Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
Facilitated new employee orientations to foster positive team attitude.
Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
Managed system-wide operating system and software deployments as well as related software upgrade problems.
Answered and triaged requests for assistance in order to provide top-notch support.
Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Senior Pastor

Institutional Maintenance Supervisor

Contract Manager

US NAVY

Education

No Degree - Military Science

No Degree - Criminal Justice

No Degree - Religion

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Ph.D. - D Min., (Pastoral Counseling)

Master of Arts - Theology

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies

High School Diploma -

Skills

Affiliations

Ping Pong, Billards

Timeline

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