Rachelle Summers
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Accomplished Chaplain with a proven track record at Marketplace Chaplains, enhancing spiritual well-being and emotional support. Expert in grief support and spiritual care, demonstrated through impactful ministry development and empathetic engagement. Excelled in fostering interfaith understanding and effective communication, significantly improving community service outcomes. Skilled in sermon preparation and crisis intervention, showcasing adaptability and a results-driven approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Marketplace Chaplains
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Collaborated with Employer of individual companies for workshops.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Developed relationships with clients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
Interim Project Manager
Menlo Church
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Socail Media Director
True North Community Church
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Boosted brand visibility by developing and implementing targeted social media strategies.
- Implemented crisis communication strategies to protect the company''s online reputation during challenging situations.
- Stayed current on industry trends, incorporating new tools and tactics to keep campaigns fresh and relevant.
Life Group Volunteer
True North Community Church
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to lead Bible studies.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Strengthened volunteer team effectiveness by providing training sessions.
Preaching Praticum Founds
True North Community Church
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Enhanced congregational unity through organizing social events and fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
- Mentored new believers in their faith journey, providing guidance on scripture interpretation and application.
- Promoted evangelism efforts by equipping members with practical tools for sharing their faith with others in authentic ways.
- Delivered impactful sermons by incorporating personal experiences and relevant cultural topics.
- Increased volunteer involvement by creating a streamlined process for identifying and matching members'' skills with ministry needs, leading to more efficient use of resources and greater satisfaction among participants.
Education
Master of Arts - Ministry, Leadership And Culture
Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary
Fresno, CA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Biblical Counseling
Calvary Chapel Bible College
Murrieta, CA05.2008
Skills
- Grief support
- Spiritual care
- Records Management
- Ministry development
- Addiction support
- Materials Preparation
- Sermon Preparation
- Empathy Development
- Ethical guidance
- Bible studies
- Worship service assistance
- Pastoral Care
- Effective Communication
- Interfaith understanding
- Data Entry
- Public Speaking
- Crisis Intervention
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Community Service
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Shepherding
Timeline
Chaplain
Marketplace Chaplains
03.2022 - 03.2024
Interim Project Manager
Menlo Church
06.2020 - 11.2021
Socail Media Director
True North Community Church
01.2018 - 01.2020
Preaching Praticum Founds
True North Community Church
01.2012 - 01.2015
Life Group Volunteer
True North Community Church
01.2008 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Ministry, Leadership And Culture
Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary
Associate of Arts - Biblical Counseling
Calvary Chapel Bible College
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