Lance Dinkins
Columbia,SC
Summary
Over 20 years of experience in administrative assistance, providing spiritual support, crisis intervention, transportation management and creating care plans while counseling soldiers and family members. Dedicated and attention focused. Excels at prioritizing and completing multiple tasks simultaneously toward goals of mission accomplishment. Specializes in administrative support to help foster support for soldier, civilian, and family oriented organizations while providing high quality results under minimum supervision. Managed multiple bus, airlines and other transportation requests for over 197 Strong Bonds family retreats, suicide prevention / intervention and multiple family training seminars throughout 12 states as a religious affairs specialist. Facilitated quarterly suicide intervention and sexual harassment assault prevention trainings for over 3600 active duty Military members, families and subordinates within two commands. Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable, and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Shuttle Bus Driver
Department of Juvenile Justice
Columbia, SC
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Operated shuttle bus, ensuring timely transport of juveniles to court and rehabilitation facilities.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and transportation guidelines during all driving activities.
- Collaborated with staff to coordinate transportation schedules, optimizing routes for efficiency.
- Monitored vehicle performance and conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure safe operations.
Professional Counselor/ Administrative Coordinator
Family Support Services
Columbia
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Provided compassionate counseling to individuals, groups, and families while facilitating emotional healing and personal growth within the Family Support Services sector.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to address mental health, behavioral, and social challenges for diverse client populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care and connect clients with community resources and support networks.
- Organized, and delivered comprehensive presentations on suicide prevention, effective treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and cognitive-behavioral skills for managing negative emotions.
Unarmed Security Officer
Security Management of South Carolina LLC
Columbia, SC
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Led efforts in securing valuables in residential community during transportation, ensuring occupant safety.
- Collaborated with the law enforcement agencies during investigations to support their efforts.
- Handled sensitive information and maintaining confidential matters while using proper protocols.
- Helped train and manage other security officers on maintaining a safe, secure living and working environment at all times.
Administrative Assistant/ Strong Bonds Manager
US ARMY
Tacoma
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Served as the senior Chaplains Assistant NCO for a Brigade Combat Team encompassing over 5000 Soldiers and Families. Managed the Commander's Religious Support Program and Strong Bond Family Retreat Fundings.
- Supervised, and supported for 5 subordinate Unit Ministry team programs. Advised, lead, and assisted 27 Chaplains, Soldiers, Religious leaders, Military Family Life Consultants, Soldier Family Assistants Managers and Psychotherapists in various forms of counseling while aiding military members, families and spiritually oriented people who are seeking guidance toward treatment of emotional, relational, or religious struggles.
- Lead 16 unit ministry teams. Organized and arranged transportation for all quarterly Strong Bonds sessions for over 1200 Soldiers and Families.
- Developed a mentoring program to facilitate to peers and subordinates to operate and maintain inventory levels in the amount of $700, 000 of assault vehicles, meals ready to go, and field ration supplies, through my role as a Supply/Religious Affairs Specialist.
- Fostered and instituted training classes to certify 800 leaders in suicide intervention, marriage enrichment, and sexual harassment assault prevention.
- Provided staff management support, issued non-expendable and durable supplies and equipment to Brigade Unit Ministry Teams and to subordinate elements upon request.
- Regularly developed and updated processes/procedures that resulted in streamlined inventory management, storage transportation.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
Operations Supervisor/administrative Assistant
Unit Ministry Team
US RMY Daegu
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed a team of 30 dedicated leaders and team members in performing multiple operational functions in supporting a population of more than 10, 000.
- Led administration, transportation, storage and security worth $575 K plus equipment inventory.
- Provided human resources management on hiring, counseling performance, pay, evaluations, awards, training and professional development of staff members.
- Prepared and disseminated detailed reports of operations and inventory status.
- Provided customer service, reconciling hand-receipts, records and managing inventory while maintaining positive communication with contracted commercial vendors to ensure accurate and timely transport of vehicles to training exercises.
- Planned two Area IV Religious Support events with secure provisions intact for 80 UMT's.
- Managed an organizational suicide safety fair which included 15 care agencies.
- Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Administrative Assistant/Sexual Harassment Assault Response Prevention Assistant
US ARMY
San Antonio, TX
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Successfully coached 80+ team members in sexual harassment/assault response and prevention education programs.
- Played key role in coordinating transportation of over 10, 000 pieces of equipment with zero discrepancies.
- Skillfully coordinated between local teams and commercial transportation organizations to ensure all vehicles and equipment were properly prepared for shipping.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Administrative Assistant/ Suicide Prevention Manager
US Army
Oahu Island, HI
05.2008 - 04.2011
- Spearheaded development and implementation of guidelines and procedures for handling more than 5,000 line items of supplies and equipment valued at $300,000 dollars.
- Coached and Mentored 10 Chaplains Assistants to compete in the 8th Army Chaplains Assistant of the year board.
- Trained over 1200 Soldiers to manage risks and recognize indicators of suicidal ideation to prevent suicide within the Brigade.
- Managed multiple bus, airlines, and other transportation requests for over 77 Strong Bond Retreats , Suicide Prevention/Intervention and multiple family training seminars in 12 states.
- Supervise 9 subordinates in preparation of annual budgets pertaining to team fund records, disbursements, and receipts.
Special Events Coordinator/Supply Specialist
US Army –Pentagon
04.2005 - 03.2008
- Assisted in the planning and coordination of a National Prayer Breakfast and an Easter Sunrise service consisting of 500 people.
- Managed and coordinated 12 Yoga classes to provide flexibility, uplift morale and encourage over 250 Soldiers and Officers.
- Designed electronic filing systems and maintained electronic and paper files.
Education
M.A. Counseling -
Webster University
Columbia, SC08-2022
Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program - undefined
Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program
San Antonio, TX11-2015
Criminal Justice (Bachelor's Degree) - undefined
Excelsior College
Remote11-2011
Marine Corps Basic Training (Boot Camp) - undefined
Marine Corps
Beaufort, SC06-1998
Skills
- Experience with children
- Leadership & Team Building
- Business Writing
- Team Mentoring & Coaching
- Commercial Drivers License
- Records
- Administration
- Play therapy
- Working with middle schoolers
- Supervising experience
- Counseling Experience
- Transportation Management
- Effective Communication
- Flatbed
- Human Resources Management
- Intake
- First aid
- Military Experience
- Military
- Working with high schoolers
- Adept at Conflict Resolution
- Security Specialist
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Shuttle Bus Driver
Department of Juvenile Justice
12.2025 - 04.2026
Unarmed Security Officer
Security Management of South Carolina LLC
04.2022 - 01.2023
Professional Counselor/ Administrative Coordinator
Family Support Services
10.2020 - 05.2024
Administrative Assistant/ Strong Bonds Manager
US ARMY
07.2015 - 06.2018
Operations Supervisor/administrative Assistant
Unit Ministry Team
06.2014 - 05.2015
Administrative Assistant/Sexual Harassment Assault Response Prevention Assistant
US ARMY
05.2011 - 05.2014
Administrative Assistant/ Suicide Prevention Manager
US Army
05.2008 - 04.2011
Special Events Coordinator/Supply Specialist
US Army –Pentagon
04.2005 - 03.2008
Marine Corps Basic Training (Boot Camp) - undefined
Marine Corps
Criminal Justice (Bachelor's Degree) - undefined
Excelsior College
Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program - undefined
Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program
M.A. Counseling -
Webster University
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer