Leonard Alejos
Copperas Cove
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in crisis intervention and emotional intelligence. Skilled in community outreach and collaborative teamwork, ensuring service members receive essential spiritual support during challenging times.
Overview
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20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
US Army Chaplain Assistant
US Army
Fort Hood
05.1995 - 08.2015
- Provided spiritual support to soldiers and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated with military personnel to address spiritual needs and concerns.
- Developed resources for counseling and support for service members.
- Facilitated communication between chaplains and service members' families.
- Organized community outreach programs to enhance morale and well-being.
- Supervised office and managed all records and files for chaplain.
- Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams.
- Utilized understanding of crisis intervention and stress management to support others in emergency situations.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Monitored budgets for Chaplaincy operations ensuring funds were used appropriately.
- Assisted Chaplains with planning, coordinating, and executing religious ceremonies.
- Advised chaplains on matters pertaining to ethical standards as well as applicable laws or regulations governing religion in the armed forces.
- Coordinated outreach efforts to ensure that all service members had access to spiritual support services.
- Organized religious retreats, seminars, and workshops for military personnel.
- Counseled individuals dealing with stress, depression, trauma or grief due to deployment or combat experiences.
- Attended meetings with senior leaders to discuss issues related to morale and welfare of service members.
- Identified resources available in the local area which could be utilized by service members seeking spiritual assistance.
- Participated in training sessions on suicide prevention techniques.
- Developed educational materials about different faith traditions for use by chaplains.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to service members and their families.
- Collaborated with commanders on initiatives related to spiritual health care needs.
- Created volunteer opportunities for service members looking to give back through religious activities.
- Prepared reports on the activities of the unit's Chaplain Assistant Program.
- Worked closely with other military personnel to ensure that programs were properly implemented throughout the unit.
- Facilitated discussions between various faith groups within the unit.
- Assisted individuals experiencing emotional distress during crises.
- Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
- Related effectively with clergy and individuals from variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
- Responded quickly when paged for disasters or drills.
- Maintained availability to answer pages for emergency pastoral care during assigned shifts.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Assisted in conducting religious services and ceremonies on military installations.
- Collected donations from members of the community for various charities.
- Organized interfaith dialogues between different faith communities both locally and abroad.
- Conducted threat assessments to identify potential risks to others
- Coordinated security logistics for events and personal appearances.
- Monitored surroundings and maintained situational awareness at all times.
- Developed and implemented security protocols for high level leader safety.
- Trained junior security personnel on safety procedures and protocols.
- Executed close protection strategies during high-profile engagements.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations and provided first aid when necessary.
- Conducted searches of people, vehicles, and packages entering restricted areas.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following any security breaches or violations that occurred on clients' premises.
- Ensured the safety of clients by assessing potential threats and developing security plans.
- Developed comprehensive risk management strategies based on threat assessment data.
- Performed close protection duties such as escorting high level leaders through hazardous environments.
- Intervened in altercations to de-escalate situations and protect others from harm.
- Transported clients safely between destinations while ensuring their privacy was respected.
- Patrolled assigned areas to identify suspicious activities and unauthorized personnel.
- Assisted with crowd control at events and monitored access points to ensure only authorized individuals entered premises.
- Provided protection services to high-profile VIPs during public appearances.
- Assisted in training new bodyguards in proper protocol and techniques for providing effective protection services.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
Education
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX06-2019
High School Diploma -
Marcos De Niza High School
6000 S. Lakeshore Drive Tempe, Az. 8528305-1990
Skills
- spiritual counseling techniques
- crisis intervention
- suicide prevention
- event coordination
- budget management
- community outreach
- project planning
- administrative support
- team mentorship
- collaborative teamwork
- conflict resolution
- problem solving
- situational awareness
- task prioritization
- organizational skills
- excellent communication
- verbal communication
- interpersonal communication
- relationship building
- networking
- collaboration
- time management
- emotional intelligence
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
US Army Chaplain Assistant
US Army
05.1995 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Marcos De Niza High School