Richard Gould
Memphis,TN
Summary
Mission oriented Minister bringing 3 years of experience in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Successful in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Evangelist
Barrie Church of Christ
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided spiritual refugees safety and friendship within church infrastructure.
- Monitored and participated in social media community user groups conversations to engage technical audience.
- Revised and implemented new church activities to explore, rehab and reignite evangelistic emphasis.
- Revitalized congregation through outreach and ministry engagement.
- Created inspiring worship to encourage people to serve in church and community.
- Encouraged and facilitated spiritual growth of parishioners and discipled new Christians.
- Wrote, published and spoke about salvation to spread message of Christ to wider church.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Ministry intern
Amherst Church of Christ
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Preached relevant sermons
- Taught and managed the youth group (6th-12th grades)
Platoon Sergeant
Georgia Army National Guard
Kennesaw, GA
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 50 soldiers and personnel.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands, and proper ammunition handling.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Supervised firing platoon, maintained firing capability and organized platoon defense.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
Georgia Army National Guard
Kennesaw, GA
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
- Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment such as HMMWV and LMTV.
- Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
- Performed semi-annual and annual unscheduled services on Generators and Wheeled vehicles.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
- Coordinated and oversaw vehicle modification process.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
Squad Leader
Georgia Army National Guard
Kennesaw, GA
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
- Coordinated fire suppression actions with air operations and local emergency response entities.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
- Supported Crew Supervisor in establishing and updating crew policies and implementing new procedures.
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
Georgia Army National Guard
Hartwell, GA
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Operated self-propelled howitzers and ammunition trucks safely.
- Deployed and maintained rifles, machine guns, grenades and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations.
- Coordinated and distributed training schedules and filed administrative paperwork.
- Supported infantry and tank units with howitzer cannons during combat and played crucial roles in battlefield success.
- Directed supporting fire to suppress enemy fire and allowed troops to maneuver in area.
- Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of sensitive communication equipment.
- Communicated over wire and radio and identified strategic target locations.
- Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays.
- Constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition equipment and processes.
- Efficiently oriented and fired weaponry to smoothly eliminate enemy positions, vessels and personnel.
- Oversaw field planning and coordination in full compliance with established command structures and detailed combat orders.
- Drove and operated heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
Airborne Ranger
United States Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wa
02.2006 - 01.2009
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Attended required training sessions and seminars.
- Assigned lower-level custody staff to best suited posts.
Airborne Infantryman
United States Army
Fort Bragg, NC
05.2005 - 02.2006
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
Education
Master of Divinity - Ministry
Harding School of Theology
Memphis, TN05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Bible And Ministry
Harding University
Searcy, AR12.2020
High School Diploma -
William S. Hutchings High School
Macon, GA05.2005
Skills
- Community Events
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Situations
- New Member Assimilation
- Social Media Platforms
- Ministry Development
- Active Member Engagement
- Administrative Leadership
- Compassionate Care
- Spiritual Leadership
Timeline
Evangelist
Barrie Church of Christ
06.2021 - 09.2021
Ministry intern
Amherst Church of Christ
08.2018 - 05.2021
Platoon Sergeant
Georgia Army National Guard
05.2013 - 05.2015
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
Georgia Army National Guard
01.2011 - 05.2015
Squad Leader
Georgia Army National Guard
01.2011 - 05.2015
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
Georgia Army National Guard
06.2009 - 01.2011
Airborne Ranger
United States Army
02.2006 - 01.2009
Airborne Infantryman
United States Army
05.2005 - 02.2006
Master of Divinity - Ministry
Harding School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts - Bible And Ministry
Harding University
High School Diploma -
William S. Hutchings High School