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Khayyam Shepherd

Khayyam Shepherd

Kinston,NC

Summary

Mission-driven Pastor with more than 20 years of experience in various positions of church leadership. Some of my oversight has included successful community outreach ministries, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.

I am also blessed in the area of substance abuse counseling, coming from 28 years of unbroken sobriety.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pastor

Revive And Restore Church Ministries
01.2016 - Current
  • Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
  • Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
  • Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
  • Revitalized youth ministry programming by creating engaging events tailored to the interests of younger congregation members while still maintaining a focus on faith formation.
  • Created an educated awareness for the need to be equipped with Urban Apologetics, to have the ability to contend for the faith against the onslaught of B.R.I.C.S (Black Religious Identity Cults) that are invading the Black community.

Department Manager

Walmart
03.2001 - 08.2015
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Coordinated special events or promotional activities within department to drive customer interest and increase sales opportunities.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, and performance evaluations of electronics staff members.
  • Established a positive work environment that promoted collaboration and engagement among electronics department employees.
  • Optimized floor layout design by strategically placing popular items in prime locations while ensuring adequate space utilization.
  • Monitored sales data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for growth within the electronics category.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and development opportunities for electronics staff members to support career growth and skill improvement.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization within the department.
  • Streamlined inventory management by implementing an organized system to track and maintain electronics stock levels.
  • Led regular team meetings to share updates, address concerns, celebrate successes, and foster open communication among staff members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving electronics-related issues promptly and efficiently.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize potential theft or damage in the electronics department.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Aviation Ordnanceman

US Navy
08.1982 - 10.1988
  • Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
  • Maintained high levels of readiness by participating in regular training exercises simulating real-world combat scenarios involving aviation ordnance usage.
  • Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
  • Expedited mission preparation by assisting in the timely requisition, receipt, and issue of aviation ordnance materials.
  • Maximized aircraft availability through proficient troubleshooting and repair of complex weapon systems malfunctions during flight operations.
  • Maintained operations for aviation ordnance shops, armories and storage facilities.
  • Prepared, reviewed, maintained and inspected compliance with directives and reports.
  • Improved team communication by implementing a standardized system for reporting ordnance-related issues during flight operations.
  • Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on assigned weapons systems, ensuring optimal performance during missions.
  • Supported successful flight operations by assembling, loading, arming, and securing aircraft munitions according to established procedures.
  • Handled and serviced weapons and ammunition carried on FA18 and F14 Tomcat aircraft.
  • Delivered mentorship to personnel, aligning performance, and encouraging career development.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services Technology (Mental Health)

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
03.2004

High School Diploma -

North Stanly High School
New London, NC
06.1982

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Discipleship training
  • Spiritual cultivation
  • Small Group Facilitation
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Marriage counseling
  • Community Service
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Spiritual Guidance

Affiliations

  • Lenoir County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council of N.C.
  • Co-Chairman of The Gate of Lenoir County

Timeline

Senior Pastor

Revive And Restore Church Ministries
01.2016 - Current

Department Manager

Walmart
03.2001 - 08.2015

Aviation Ordnanceman

US Navy
08.1982 - 10.1988

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services Technology (Mental Health)

Lenoir Community College

High School Diploma -

North Stanly High School

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