Morrissey Empke
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
I seek to be a compassionate counselor attentive to individual needs and applicable protocols for optimal development and execution of counseling plans. My goal is to be dedicated to bringing the love of Jesus in the counseling room by delivering exceptional, personalized support to each client.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Teacher/Volunteer
KId'sWay
Cherry Hill, NJ
03.2018 - 04.2025
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration among peers.
- Directed classroom activities and discussions, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group games and hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Fulfillment Center Associate
Amazon
Logan Township, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Operated material handling equipment to transport products within the fulfillment center.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all associates.
- Achieved exceptional attendance record by consistently arriving punctually and prepared for work, contributing to overall team dependability.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with pallet jacks to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks to move heavy boxes.
Youth Ministry Small Group Leader/Volunteer
REVO Youth Church
Cherry Hill, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated engaging discussions among youth to promote understanding and connection.
- Organized materials and resources for effective group activities and discussions.
- Communicated regularly with participants to foster a welcoming environment during meetings.
- Guided youth through discussions on relevant topics, encouraging personal growth and reflection.
- Enhanced participant engagement by introducing new activities tailored to their interests.
- Facilitated constructive discussions to promote deeper understanding of topics and foster critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to create a supportive network for sharing ideas, resources, and best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lenape High School
Medford, NJ06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL05-2026
Skills
- Organizational skills - Sorting and organizing
- Pallet jack operation
- Task prioritization
- Spiritual mentoring
- Cultural awareness
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Sermon preparation
- Volunteer service
- Active listening
- Interfaith understanding
- Spiritual discernment
- Spiritual leadership
- Time management abilities
- Willingness to learn
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Wrote and preached a sermon for REVO with my cousin
- Played a part in organizing a service project that involved packing and prepping sandwiches and handing them out to the homeless population in Camden, NJ
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Brazilian Portuguese
Professional Working
Interests
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Christian Spiritual Development
- Volunteer Work
- Creative Writing
- Music
- Video Gaming
- Strategy Games (mainly trading card games)
- Watching Movies, TV Shows, and Anime
- Reading Books and Manga
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Timeline
Fulfillment Center Associate
Amazon
11.2024 - Current
Youth Ministry Small Group Leader/Volunteer
REVO Youth Church
09.2023 - Current
Children's Ministry Teacher/Volunteer
KId'sWay
03.2018 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Lenape High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeastern University
AWARDS
- Honor Roll certificates from elementary school (specifically Riverside Elementary School in Riverside, NJ)
- Made it on the Principal’s List during my time at Lenape High School.
- Played a part in saving a person’s life (In high school, a student in one of my classes had a diabetic seizure and I gave up my jacket as a cushion for the student's head).
- Got into the Dean’s List 5 times in college (SEU)