Larry Watson Jr

Work History

Pastor

Englewood Missionary Baptist Church

03.2012 - Current

Managed and developed a staff .
Trained and implemented healthy church culture benchmarks.
Developed teaching team concept and trained 5 staff pastors in preaching/teaching.
Performed all necessary ordinances of the church
Established strategic partnerships for joint ministry both locally and internationally.
Lead financial turnaround from a significant General Fund deficit to cash reserves of over $300,000 and the retention of 1.5 million in real estate assets
Oversaw budgets in excess of $1 million annually.
Enhanced congregation growth by implementing innovative concepts, programs and community engagement initiatives.
Provided pastoral care to congregation members, offering guidance, support, and counseling when needed.
Empowered youth within the congregation through targeted programming designed to encourage spiritual growth and leadership development.
Strengthened relationships among congregation members by facilitating regular fellowship events and opportunities for connection.
Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
Led worship services with a focus on creating an inclusive environment that welcomed a diverse array of attendees.
Fostered spiritual development through the creation and implementation of dynamic sermon series and small group studies.
Managed facility upkeep projects to ensure a welcoming environment for all who entered the church building.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain relevant knowledge in theology and pastoral leadership practices.
Assisted families during times of crisis by providing compassionate pastoral care, prayer support, and guidance.
Oversaw financial management for the church, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and budget allocation.
Provided premarital counseling and officiated weddings, helping couples establish a strong foundation for their marriages.
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Revitalized underperforming ministries by assessing current challenges, determining potential solutions, and implementing necessary changes.
Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies to maintain a harmonious atmosphere within the congregation.
Built strong relationships with community partners to expand the church''s local impact and support network.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly evaluating ministry effectiveness and implementing strategic adjustments as needed.

Security Specialist

Navy Federal Credit Union

08.2016 - 06.2019

Oversaw the creation of a website and use of modern communication and marketing tools.
Established an incident reporting system that expedited communication between departments, enabling quicker response times during emergencies.
Streamlined access control systems to minimize unauthorized entry without compromising ease of use for authorized personnel.
Detected potential threats proactively through regular monitoring of surveillance systems and analyzing incident reports.
Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to establish strong relationships, increasing the effectiveness of joint responses to incidents.
Conducted regular reviews of employee security clearances, ensuring appropriate access levels were maintained while reducing insider threats.
Investigated reported incidents thoroughly, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence effectively.
Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
Evaluated new technologies continuously to stay current on emerging trends in the industry, ensuring a proactive approach to potential challenges within the field of security management.
Enhanced event security by planning and executing detailed protective strategies tailored to specific situations and potential risks.

Delinquency Control Counselor

Navy Federal Credit Union

11.2008 - 01.2016

Identified root causes of chronic delinquencies through detailed account analysis, developing tailored intervention plans that addressed clients'' unique needs.
Decreased delinquency rates by implementing effective counseling strategies and techniques.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing empathetic support and tailored financial advice.
Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, successfully guiding them toward sustainable debt repayment solutions.
Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the counseling process.
Strengthened team performance by sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback on case management techniques.
Negotiated payment plans with customers to prevent accounts from entering collections.
Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Pastor

Security Specialist

Delinquency Control Counselor

Education

Business And Managerial Economics

Pastoral Studies

Biblical Studies

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministry

Master of Arts - Christian Leadership

Skills

Affiliations

Timeline

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