Mikal Abdul-Mateen
Clarksville,MD
Summary
With regards to my experience as a chaplain I began my career in 1991 where I was the chaplain at Corcoran state prison. I worked there until 1993 when I was accepted at the university in Mecca Saudi Arabia. There I studied Arabic language and the Islamic sciences. upon my return to America I worked at the maximum prison in Florence Colorado for approximately two years before moving to Baltimore Maryland. I secured a position as the Islamic chaplain with the department of corrections at Metropolitan transition center and have been working there for the past 17 years.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Department of Corrections
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- 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 compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
- Managed volunteer chaplain program, recruiting and training dedicated individuals to assist in meeting the spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Built strong relationships with local faith-based organizations to create a network of resources for patients and families.
Baker
Shoprite Store
2022.09 - 2024.08
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes.
- Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
Education
Pastry Arts
Escoffier School of Cullinary Arts
Boulder, CO07.2023
Skills
I have worked in many facets of the bakery industry I began my baking career in 1973 working at a small bakery owned by our religious community There we baked bread, pies, cakes, and other pastries From there I joined the Navy and worked in the pastry shop I learned how to convert small batches to baking large batches to feed upwards to 5000 troops After my navy career I began working in store supermarket bakeries Working my way up to become a bake shop manager Up until today I am continuously learning more and more about pastries and pastry products My goal is to continue learning and sharing hopefully passing down my experiences for up-and-coming bakers
Timeline
Baker
Shoprite Store
2022.09 - 2024.08
Chaplain
Department of Corrections
Pastry Arts
Escoffier School of Cullinary Arts