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Richard Branch

Waynesville,NC

Summary

I was born on April 26, 1969, I was not raised consistently in church through my younger years, and as a result I didn't get saved until my early twenties. I bowed my knees and asked Jesus to save me one night at Maria Parham hospital. I can't tell you the day but I can take you to the exact spot in the waiting room where I asked Him to forgive my sin and save my soul. Within a few months in Walkertown, just on the outskirts of Winston Salem is where I finally surrendered my life to the call of God to preach His Word. I began to work with the teens at church, and worked with them for 2-3 years at Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson NC. I was asked to preach in the area churches and preached under old fashion tent meetings with the saw dust for flooring, which was a very exciting and enjoyable time in my ministry. MY wife says I can sing, but I sing when I feel led to. I have sung in the choirs at the churches where i was attending, but my passion is to preach. I have filled in at Cove Creek Baptist Church in Waynesville NC shortly before my friend Issac Brooks became the pastor. I have currently be teaching a small group At Dellwood Baptist Church for 2-3 years. I am involved in a Discipleship group and heading up another D-group. All of these experiences I believe have been sent by God to develop me and to guide me into the person He wants me to be, which I feel from the soles of my feet to the top of my head is to be a pastor.


Since I have been with Pressley contracting I have experienced dynamic and results-oriented professional experience as a Machine Operator at Pressley Contracting and Excavating. Before I was led to move to Waynesville NC, as a Co-Owner of a thriving small business Branch Exterminating Company, I Demonstrated a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills, achieving consistent growth and enhancing brand visibility. Skilled in machinery operation and adept at fostering customer relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Pressley Contracting and Excavating
09.2023 - Current
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
  • Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.

Interim Pastor

Cove Creek Baptist Church Through Dellwood Baptist
09.2021 - 11.2021

I was asked by my pastor Bobby Rogers to fill in for Cove Creek Baptist Church since they didn't have a pastor and while they were looking.

Small Business Owner

Co-Owner
04.1986 - 01.2021
  • Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
  • Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Created financial plans and budgets to optimize resources, track expenses, and ensure profitability.
  • Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
  • Achieved consistent growth with careful planning and execution of business development initiatives.
  • Participated actively in local community events or organizations as a way to give back while expanding brand visibility and credibility.
  • Hired trained, and supervised staff to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.

Education

Pastoral Ministries

Fruitland Baptist College
1455 Gilliam Road Hendersonville NC 28792
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Kerr Vance Academy
Henderson, NC
05-1987

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Good communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Machinery operation
  • Workplace safety
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Management Skills
  • Spiritual care
  • organize events
  • leadership in Bible study

Interests

I believe that the Lord has lead me to be a pastor to a people of His choosing My desire is to be the under-shepherd that would be led to love , care for, guide and protect his flock My goal is to be led of the Lord ,first in my personal life, to which would direct me to encourage the children of God to draw nigh to Him, while at the same time encouraging them to seek after the lost and hurting in the area of their location and beyond I desire to love a people through hard times and be there as Christ would as much as is humanly possible to walk with them hand in hand through those difficult seasons of life I desire to be the one standing in the gap of life encouraging them to keep following the Master when the winds are trying to blow them off course My love and desire is to be there through the shouts of victory as well My desire is to find a people that loves me as much as my heart desires to love them

Timeline

Machine Operator

Pressley Contracting and Excavating
09.2023 - Current

Interim Pastor

Cove Creek Baptist Church Through Dellwood Baptist
09.2021 - 11.2021

Small Business Owner

Co-Owner
04.1986 - 01.2021

Pastoral Ministries

Fruitland Baptist College

High School Diploma -

Kerr Vance Academy
Richard Branch