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Rich L Shelton

Melissa,TX

Summary

Ministry director with extensive experience building connections, counseling and volunteer engagement. Proven track record of identifying and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders to advance the mission of an organization. Possess comprehensive knowledge in public speaking, presentation creation and curriculum development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Men & Family Outreach

Real Options
Allen, TX
01.2023 - Current

· Provide one-on-one counseling to clients regarding a wide range of issues regarding lifestyle choices, etc.

· Provide Spiritual counseling to include sharing the Gospel and providing Spiritual resources such as Bible and pertinent literature

· Provide parenting classes and instruction

· Work with other non-profits to provide parenting services

· Work with social service outlets & local government offices to provide parenting classes

· Recruit and train male volunteers

· Schedule parenting classes: dates, times, location etc.

· Work with department directors and the CEO on best practices to help clients and how to reach new clients

Director 180 Degrees Program

Real Options
Allen, TX
02.2009 - 12.2022
  • Provide one-on-one counseling to clients regarding a wide range of issues regarding lifestyle choices, etc
  • Provide Spiritual counseling to include sharing the Gospel and providing Spiritual resources such as Bible and pertinent literature
  • Provide parenting classes and instruction
  • Work with other non-profits to provide parenting services
  • Work with social service outlets & local government offices to provide parenting classes
  • Recruit and train male volunteers
  • Schedule parenting classes: dates, times, location etc
  • Work with department directors and the CEO on best practices to help clients and how to reach new clients, Provide one-on-one counseling to clients regarding a wide range of issues regarding lifestyle choices, etc
  • Provide Spiritual counseling to include sharing the Gospel and providing Spiritual resources such as Bible and pertinent literature
  • Responsible for the oversight of research, updated data and creativity of all program curriculums
  • Maintain relationship with current schools' contacts (principals, counselors, teachers, and PTA members)
  • Identify, contact and establish relationship with potential schools, organizations and ministries that would benefit from the program curriculum
  • Conduct presentations to 6th, 7th, 8th, high school, and college-age students
  • Provide information to parents regarding details of the middle school and high school program curriculum
  • Train and develop program educators to become professional presenters
  • Conduct staff evaluations and created development opportunities for staff
  • Manage the speaking schedule and daily activities of 2 program educators
  • Address staff improvement opportunities and create performance improvement plans
  • Answer parent emails/phone calls regarding the program and addressed their concerns
  • Assist with the training of male volunteers on how to provide peer to peer counseling to male clients; area of training to include how to conduct an interview with male clients, presenting the gospel, and how to provide
  • Provided training to clinic volunteers and staff regarding STI information

Debt Consultant

09.2008 - 01.2009
  • CSA
  • Identified customer financial problems
  • Counseled client on debt and available solutions
  • Evaluated client financial and enrolled client into specific programs to meet their needs
  • Provided account management with exceptional customer service

Director of CYF

First Christian Church
05.2008 - 10.2008
  • High School age students
  • Taught, developed and lead students into a deeper relationship with Christ
  • Planned and implemented curriculum
  • Facilitated and scheduled all events
  • Supervised students and insured safety, Prayed for prayer requests that were emailed out to the team, prayed for church attendees during service with needs that they would present to me;
  • Church Security 2019
  • Assisted with perimeter checks and making sure of the safety of all who were in attendance

Assistant Branch Manager

Hertz Rent-A-Car
05.2005 - 03.2008
  • HLE
  • Increased revenue through business-to-business sales
  • Maintain current business success through Account Management
  • Execute a ‘Platinum' level of Customer Service
  • Consistently exceed monthly revenue goals
  • Training and Development of employees

Employment Specialist

Workforce Texoma, Texas Workforce Commission
09.2004 - 03.2005
  • Provided One-On-One employment / career counseling
  • Coached clients on how to successfully apply and interview for a job
  • Conducted ‘Unemployment' classes
  • Documented job search activity for the State of Texas

Education

BA - Sociology

Lee University
1997

Skills

  • Educational Outreach
  • Customer Service
  • Family Education
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Community Engagement
  • Educational Programs
  • School Assemblies
  • Engaging Communications
  • Multimedia Presentations
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Public Outreach
  • Optimize Staff Performance
  • Research

Timeline

Director of Men & Family Outreach

Real Options
01.2023 - Current

Director 180 Degrees Program

Real Options
02.2009 - 12.2022

Debt Consultant

09.2008 - 01.2009

Director of CYF

First Christian Church
05.2008 - 10.2008

Assistant Branch Manager

Hertz Rent-A-Car
05.2005 - 03.2008

Employment Specialist

Workforce Texoma, Texas Workforce Commission
09.2004 - 03.2005

BA - Sociology

Lee University