Nicoris Black

• Increased Membership and Church Involvement Post-COVID: Successfully revitalized church engagement, bringing in more than 25 new members and achieving a 20% increase in membership by reaffirming the ministry's mission, building community connections, and creating a welcoming environment for worship and fellowship.
• Established Governance and Leadership Structures: Implemented comprehensive church by-laws to clarify policies and responsibilities, enhancing governance and accountability. Structured a trustee committee to manage church resources and a youth department to support intergenerational engagement and mentorship.
• Fundraising and Financial Management: Church-led fundraisers, supporting youth trips, educational programs, and essential church operations. Demonstrated strong financial stewardship by directing funds toward impactful programs.
• Organized and Led Midweek Services: Developed a consistent midweek service schedule to deepen congregational connections and building spiritual growth, inviting the community and neighboring churches to participate.
• Ceremonial Leadership: Conducted weddings, funerals, and other significant life events with compassion and attention to detail, providing comfort and spiritual support during key moments for members and their families.
• Youth Program Development: Established a structured youth department, providing regular programming and mentorship opportunities. Organized a fully-funded summer vacation for youth through fundraiser efforts, fostering fellowship and development.
• Facilities and Grounds Oversight: Secured lawn care equipment to ensure the church grounds are well-maintained and welcoming. Collaborated with the trustee committee to oversee maintenance, emphasizing a high standard of care for church facilities.
• Community Engagement and Growth Strategy: Promoted church events like anniversaries, homecomings, and midweek services to strengthen community bonds. Established outreach initiatives, aligning with the church's mission to serve and expand its influence within the local community.
• Expository Sermon Delivery and Teaching: Known for delivering exegetical, biblically grounded sermons with Greek term analysis and impactful real-life applications. Emphasized teaching that is both spiritually enriching and practically relevant to diverse audiences.
• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
• Established and managed church budget of $100,000.00 per year.

• Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
• Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
• Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
• Established rapport with each student, building trust and fostering a safe environment conducive to learning and growth.
• Led workshops on positive behavior support techniques for school staff, increasing their capacity to manage disruptive behaviors effectively.
• Trained fellow educators on effective behavior management techniques, fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.
• Conducted thorough assessments for accurate identification of behavioral issues in students.
• Coordinated with school counselors and psychologists to address the underlying emotional or mental health issues that may contribute to problematic behaviors in students.
• Implemented social skills groups to improve students' interaction and communication abilities.
• Managed crises effectively, employing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety of all students.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support to students, addressing both academic and behavioral challenges.

Led Virtual Worship Services During COVID-19: Transitioned to online services via Zoom and other platforms to maintain congregational connection and spiritual growth during the pandemic, ensuring the continuation of worship despite physical distancing requirements.

Conducted Virtual Funerals: Provided compassionate leadership by conducting funerals in a virtual format during the height of the pandemic, ensuring families could grieve and honor their loved ones safely.
Adapted Ministry for Remote Engagement: Successfully adapted the church's ministry to function in a fully virtual environment, offering virtual Bible studies, prayer meetings, and counseling services to meet the spiritual needs of the congregation.

Maintained Church Vision in a Digital Space: Continued to embrace and promote the church’s vision by creating engaging and interactive virtual worship experiences, keeping the congregation unified and spiritually connected.

• Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
• Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
• Attracted new members to the congregation through effective marketing strategies such as social media campaigns, website updates, and targeted outreach efforts.
• Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.

• Assigned to motor vehicle or foot patrol in designated areas and responsible for the bulk of police services rendered by the department.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
• Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.

• Responsible for talking to citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area, apprehending suspects, enforcing the law, cruising assigned areas, looking for suspicious activities, providing first aid to victims, investigating crime scenes, and interviewing witnesses.
• Ensured accurate documentation of crime reports, witness statements, and evidence collected at scenes for successful case resolutions.
• Assisted in the arrest of suspects through effective communication, coordination, and teamwork with other law enforcement officers.
• Reduced crime rates by collaborating with fellow deputies and utilizing intelligence-led policing strategies.
• Collaborated with other agencies as needed for joint operations or sharing pertinent information related to criminal activity.

• Responsible for managing school wide discipline systems and structures, hold family meetings, issue student consequences, conduct investigations and mediations, implement restorative practices and mentorship to develop the social and emotional intelligence of students
• Also supervise students in common areas and maintain campus safety.