Samuel Paschal III
Avon Park
Summary
Dynamic leader and educator with extensive experience at institutions like Walker Memorial Academy, specializing in spiritual guidance and youth development. Proven success in enhancing campus ministries through effective small group facilitation and biblical studies, resulting in improved student leadership skills. Committed to mentoring young individuals to realize their potential while fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain/9-12 Bible Teacher
Walker Memorial Academy
Avon Park
07.2023 - Current
- Develop student leaders to grow campus ministries
- Counsel with students and staff to provide spiritual guidance
- Coach high school students in deepening their relationship with God through the Encounter curriculum
- Provide administrative support to students and staff in the absence of the principal and vice principal
- Work with local churches to engage students in weekend spiritual programs
GED Instructor for Project Bridge
Eckerd Connects
Orlando
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Engage at-risk youth and help those interested in obtaining their GED
- Teach math, social studies, science, and language arts
- Use therapeutic crisis intervention to help youth reduce stress and risk and increase sense of safety
General Manager
24 Hour Fitness
Lake Mary
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Drive results and continuous improvement in Service and Fitness categories through application of a strong business acumen, building relationships, individualized communication, and development and accountability of department head team
- Recruit, hire, train, develop and nurture friendly and inclusive team members to support the needs of members
- Train, develop, and mentor your club leaders through observing, coaching, accountability, and leading by example
- Guide your department leaders in establishing goals, brainstorming application of club strategies, and achieving club and career goals, both in individual and group settings
- Create a culture of trust, common responsibility, and teamwork through delegating to and empowering your team and bringing together the diverse strengths and experiences of individual team members to maintain positive member and team member experience
- Plan, organize, and coordinate execution of daily/weekly/monthly club functions to maximize club profit and loss goals with a member-centric focus
- Problem-solve obstacles with to guarantee an outstanding member and team member experience
- Transfer skills that allow team members to think creatively toward becoming solutions oriented
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to continuously grow our member community
Sales and Service Manager
24 Hour Fitness
Lake Mary
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Ensure a clean, friendly, and well-maintained environment
- Build a strong, enthusiastic, high-performing team that exceeded expectations and fostered a winning mentality
- Establish a culture of fun and accountability to agreed upon expectations
- Work closely with the General Manager and Fitness Manager to plan, organize, and execute club plans to maximize COP
- Develop frontline team members to be ready for next available promotions
- Lead by example in driving NMS, EFT, NBU attachment at POS
- Create and maintain relationships with guests and members
- Problem-solve escalations for team members, members, and guests
- Function as ambassador to new members, ensuring they feel comfortable, informed, and welcome
- Re-establish a relationship with the City of Lake Mary to give the club a bigger footprint in the community, generate more leads, and drive in traffic
Sales and Service Manager
24 Hour Fitness
Apopka
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, and inspire the Sales and Service team to help members reach their fitness and wellness goals through a member-centric focus
- Manage Sales and Service team members' schedule to ensure there is adequate and effective coverage within budgeted labor hours
- Ensure a clean, friendly, and well-maintained environment
- Develop and implement a strong business acumen
- Work closely with the General Manager to plan, organize, and execute club plans to maximize profit and loss goals
- Lead by example in driving NMS, EFT, NBU attachment at POS
- Create and maintain relationships with guests and members
- Problem-solve escalations for team members, members, and guests
- Help all guests and members with enrollment options and check-in processes
- Function as ambassador to new members, ensuring they feel comfortable, informed, and welcome
- Generate new business through lead management and outside promos
Service Expert Supervisor
24 Hour Fitness
Apopka
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Train, develop, and inspire the team of Service Experts to help members reach their fitness and wellness goals
- Offer continuous development and performance feedback to the Service Expert team
- Create and maintain relationships with guests and members
- Help all guests and members with enrollment options and check-in processes
- Function as ambassador to new members, ensuring they feel comfortable, informed, and welcome
- Generate membership sales through calls, texts, and face to face interaction
Service Expert
24 Hour Fitness
Apopka
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Create and maintain relationships with guests and members
- Help all guests and members with enrollment options and check-in processes
- Function as an ambassador to new members, ensuring they feel comfortable, informed, and welcome
- Continuously check in on the club floor and locker rooms to help ensure a clean and safe environment
- Generate membership sales through calls and face to face interaction
ESOL Teacher
Forest Lake Academy
Apopka
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Teach conversational English to Brazilian exchange students
- Develop a relationship of trust with the students
- Provide memorable classroom experiences
Freshmen Bible and Senior Servant Leadership Teacher
Forest Lake Academy
Apopka
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Lead Freshmen bible students into a deeper relationship with Christ
- Guide Senior Servant Leadership students in practical ministry
- Mentor young men and Supervise Freshmen Mentoring
- Counsel with students to help them improve their behavior and grades
- Direct Unveiled Drama Ministries
- Produce annual Christmas program and alumni weekend stage play
Spiritual Life Coordinator
Forest Lake Academy
Apopka
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Serve as campus pastor and counselor for faculty and staff
- Lead freshmen bible class into a deeper relationship with Christ
- Counsel with students to help them improve their behavior and grades
- Work with Campus Ministries to plan weekend programming
- Serve as liaison between campus and community
Dean/Religion and Drama Teacher
Forest Lake Academy
Apopka
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Manage the boys' residence hall including the yearly budget
- Hire, train, and develop residence hall leaders
- Develop life-long relationships with young men in the dorm
- Create and implement a boys to men program
- Lead students into a deeper relationship with Christ
- Teach biblical principles to assigned class
- Teach Senior Servant Leadership Drama Ministry Class
- Direct Unveiled Drama Ministries
- Produce Campus Ministries annual Christmas and Easter programs
Associate Pastor
Miramonte Seventh-day Adventist Church
Los Angeles
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Develop relationships
- Manage the youth and outreach councils
- Teach the young adult/youth/early teen Bible class
- Empower youth to become spiritual leaders
- Plan and facilitate youth prayer meetings
- Give Holy Spirit-led council to youth
- Preach on scheduled Sabbaths
Religion and Drama Teacher
Los Angeles Adventist Academy
Los Angeles
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Teach 10th and 12th grade religion, and drama ministry classes
- Write and produce original play that would help underprivileged students
- Selected by the principal and staff to direct the school's annual Christmas play for 2007
- Plan chapel schedule and facilitate chapel programs
Education
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification -
Eckerd Connects
Clearwater, FL01.2023
Certified Personal Trainer -
24 Hour Fitness and PTA Global
01.2019
Certified Encounter Bible Curriculum Educator -
Forest Lake Academy
Apopka, FL01.2015
Certified Student Development Educator -
Adventist Student Personnel Association
01.2013
Bachelor of Science - General Studies with an emphasis is PreCounseling/Pre-Chaplaincy
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL01.2006
Skills
- Small group facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership building
- Recreational activities
- Counseling
- First aid and safety
- Biblical studies
- Mentoring
- Youth development
- Spiritual guidance
- Preaching and teaching
- Drama Ministry
Affiliations
- Acting
- Writing & Directing Stage plays
- Powerlifting
- Body building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chaplain/9-12 Bible Teacher
Walker Memorial Academy
07.2023 - Current
GED Instructor for Project Bridge
Eckerd Connects
04.2023 - 06.2023
General Manager
24 Hour Fitness
07.2021 - 03.2023
Sales and Service Manager
24 Hour Fitness
12.2020 - 07.2021
Sales and Service Manager
24 Hour Fitness
06.2020 - 12.2020
Service Expert Supervisor
24 Hour Fitness
02.2020 - 06.2020
Service Expert
24 Hour Fitness
07.2019 - 02.2020
ESOL Teacher
Forest Lake Academy
06.2019 - 07.2019
Freshmen Bible and Senior Servant Leadership Teacher
Forest Lake Academy
01.2018 - 01.2019
Spiritual Life Coordinator
Forest Lake Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018
Dean/Religion and Drama Teacher
Forest Lake Academy
01.2009 - 01.2016
Associate Pastor
Miramonte Seventh-day Adventist Church
01.2006 - 01.2009
Religion and Drama Teacher
Los Angeles Adventist Academy
01.2006 - 01.2008
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification -
Eckerd Connects
Certified Personal Trainer -
24 Hour Fitness and PTA Global
Certified Encounter Bible Curriculum Educator -
Forest Lake Academy
Certified Student Development Educator -
Adventist Student Personnel Association
Bachelor of Science - General Studies with an emphasis is PreCounseling/Pre-Chaplaincy
Oakwood University
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