Raymond Martin
Rockingham,NC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Assistant
Richmond County
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Contributed to the library''s overall mission by performing additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned, adapting quickly to new challenges and demands.
- Promoted literacy and reading enjoyment through developing engaging book displays and promotional materials.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members on projects aimed at improving overall library services and offerings.
Grant Writer
Self Employed Work Through Richmond County Hospice
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Increased awarded grants by identifying new funding opportunities and cultivating relationships with potential funders.
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Enhanced collaboration within the organization by providing regular updates on grant activities and progress toward goals.
- Contributed to a positive organizational culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and shared success in fundraising efforts.
- Tracked in-process and previously submitted grant applications to obtain status updates.
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts, and contracts.
- Researched appropriate funding sources such as government programs and private foundations.
- Secured funding for nonprofit organizations by researching and writing compelling grant proposals.
Chaplain
Associate With FirstHealth Of North Carolina
01.2019 - 03.2020
- 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.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
- Delivered comforting presence during end-of-life situations, offering prayers and rituals to honor the patient''s beliefs and values.
International Plant Nursery Program Director
St. Mary's Nursery & Farm, LLC
03.2009 - 06.2018
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problemsolving.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Negotiated program contracts and agreements to obtain cost-effective pricing.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
- Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area.
- Verified accuracy of program laws and compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
Education
Graduate Work To Enhance Doctorate Degree - Palliative With Spiritual Supportive Care
George Washington University School of Medicine
Washington, DC06.2010
Ph.D. - Pastoral Counseling
Oxford University, UK Thru Sanctus Theo Institute
Phoenix, AZ2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA06.1980
Skills
- Written and oral communication
- Cataloging and shelving
- Administrative Support
- Electronic Resources
- Database Management
- Skilled researcher
- Social Media Management
- Staff Supervision
- Budget Administration
- Processes and procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Event Planning
- Payment Collection
- Fee Collection
- Document Delivery
- Account Records Maintenance
- Financial Records Maintenance
- Work Schedule Preparation
- Administrative Work Management
- Administrative Personnel Supervision
- Regulatory Documentation Preparation
- Contract Documentation Preparation
Accomplishments
Wrote articles for technical journals. Conceptualized, produced, wrote, directed and edited infomercials. Interacted with both national and international including Peoples Republic of China Packaging Ministry; Lockheed Financial producing Annual Reports; Buffums Department Stores; Nova University, UCLA Extension, Los Angeles and others. Conducted meetings and secured agreements with executives and government officials to include The People's Republic of China and South Korea.
Teaching Credential from California Department of Education in Special Education from November 2001 to 2002;
Credential No.: W02002775
Certificate - Pharmacology. USAF Wright Patterson Medical Center Dayton, OH
Certification
* Certification in English as a Second Language, Advanced Learning Interactive Systems - 01/2016
* Teaching Credential: #W02002775, California Department of Education - Riverside, County - 04/2011- 04/2012
* PAR Certification, Psychological Assessment Resources - 1/2007
* Certification in Pharmacology, Wright Patterson Medical Center, USAF, 01/1973
* Medical Assistant Graduate - United States Air Force, 06/1970
Additional Information
Honors and Activities
* Certification of Appreciation - US Department of the Interior - Wildlife Park Service, Vian, OK, 2011;
* Honorary Doctorate of Theology, Arquidiocesis Catolica de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, 2009;
* Member of the American Psychological Association, APA, 2008;
* Member of the North Carolina Chaplains Association 2024;
* Service Award Certificate of Appreciation - United States Air Force Chief of Chaplains, 1973.
1.) Developed a marketing plan that got St. Mary's Nursery & Farm OU published in the journal, Magnolia Society International, MSI; 2.) Took a $10k development budget in 2009 and expanded its production to yield over $120k in 2014; and 3.) Started with a geographically base in Estonia, EU, and expanded it to include the United States; Canada; Finland, and the European Union.
Timeline
Library Assistant
Richmond County
07.2022 - 04.2024
Grant Writer
Self Employed Work Through Richmond County Hospice
03.2019 - 04.2020
Chaplain
Associate With FirstHealth Of North Carolina
01.2019 - 03.2020
International Plant Nursery Program Director
St. Mary's Nursery & Farm, LLC
03.2009 - 06.2018
Graduate Work To Enhance Doctorate Degree - Palliative With Spiritual Supportive Care
George Washington University School of Medicine
Ph.D. - Pastoral Counseling
Oxford University, UK Thru Sanctus Theo Institute
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of San Francisco
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