Marco Antonio Chacon
42 Stembridge Rd,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in spiritual care and grief support, notably as a Chaplain for the Florida State Guard. Proven ability to foster trust and rapport, enhancing emotional well-being. Skilled in records management and effective communication, driving impactful relationships and support during challenging times.
Experienced with providing spiritual guidance and emotional support to diverse populations. Utilizes deep understanding of religious practices and counseling techniques to aid individuals in distress. Track record of fostering inclusive environments and promoting holistic well-being.
Professional with high standards and strong results-oriented approach in spiritual care. Known for effectively guiding individuals through personal struggles and orchestrating impactful community events. Reliable team collaborator with adaptability to meet changing needs. Proficient in crisis intervention, empathetic communication, and community outreach.
Bilingual Chaplain Assistant willing to handle clerical duties, assist others with spiritual needs and apply faith-based crisis intervention techniques to emergency situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Florida State Guard
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2024 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
General Manager
MDC Logistics Inc.
12.2009 - 06.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
Chaplain
US Army
06.2004 - 11.2009
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual guidance to patients and staff members by conducting regular counseling sessions.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Delivered thoughtful eulogies at memorial services, honoring the lives of deceased patients while offering solace to grieving loved ones.
- Evaluated effectiveness of pastoral care initiatives through regular feedback from staff members, adjusting strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Offered mediation services between family members navigating challenging dynamics related to healthcare decisions.
Headquarters Company Commander
US Army
03.2000 - 05.2004
- Protected sensitive information by enforcing strict adherence to security protocols and conducting regular security awareness training for personnel.
- Improved soldier morale by fostering a positive command climate, emphasizing teamwork, and promoting open communication.
- Optimized equipment readiness by overseeing meticulous maintenance programs and ensuring accountability for all assigned assets.
- Reduced incidences of personnel issues through proactive counseling sessions and consistent enforcement of Army regulations.
- Led the company through multiple deployments to various locations worldwide, achieving objectives efficiently and safely while adapting to diverse environments.
- Maintained high standards of discipline within the company, resulting in consistently excellent evaluations from higher headquarters during inspections.
- Maintained strong relationships with higher headquarters, consistently providing accurate reports and updates on company status to enable informed decisionmaking.
- Coordinated successful joint-training exercises with other units to enhance interoperability and shared knowledge across organizations.
- Managed human resources functions within the company effectively recruiting top talent into the organization.
- Ensured mission success with thorough planning and coordination of logistical support for company operations.
- Worked with team members and other personnel to coordinate and deploy personnel and resources.
- Developed, strengthened and maintained plans for various contingencies and emergency situations.
- Oversaw facility and system updates and enhancements to keep operations in line with current demands.
- Evaluated information and intelligence, made estimates of situations and formulated plans of action.
- Kept communication equipment functional and ready for any need.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ03-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
Penn Foster College
3133 West Frye Road, Suite 215 Chandler, AZ 8522606-2010
Master Degree - Master of Divinity
Bethsaida Inc, Theological Seminary
17 Hawley St. Worcester MA. 0160910-1998
Skills
- Grief support
- Spiritual care
- Records management
- Ministry development
- Materials preparation
- Addiction support
- Marriage counseling
- Chaplaincy administration
- Records maintenance
- Wedding officiating
- Funeral officiating
- Data entry
- Pastoral care
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Freemason
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chaplain
Florida State Guard
08.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2024 - Current
General Manager
MDC Logistics Inc.
12.2009 - 06.2024
Chaplain
US Army
06.2004 - 11.2009
Headquarters Company Commander
US Army
03.2000 - 05.2004
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Penn Foster College
Bachelor of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
Penn Foster College
Master Degree - Master of Divinity
Bethsaida Inc, Theological Seminary
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