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Samuel Perkins

Samuel Perkins

Montgomery,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at The Master's University, excelling in teaching and counseling. Proven track record in conflict resolution and event planning, effectively leading teams and enhancing student life. Skilled in risk management assessments and policy enforcement, fostering a safe and supportive environment for diverse student populations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

PayLynx
Magnolia, Texas
07.2025 - Current
  • Door-to-door sales of point-of-sale (POS) systems, credit card terminals, and payment solutions.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Relationship building and nurturing of current and prospective customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints and provided solutions promptly.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.

Resident Director

The Master's University
Santa Clarita, CA
07.2020 - 06.2025
  • Supervised 78 male students in a co-ed dormitory.
  • Selected and directly discipled a team of nine student leaders each academic year.
  • Worked cohesively with my co-RD to foster camaraderie among the men and women in the dormitory, and across campus.
  • Co-led TMU's Italy program in Florence, Italy, by overseeing the students in housing, assisting in international and regional travel, and overseeing boarding and hospitality.
  • Partnered with a team of Resident Directors to ensure cohesiveness among the dorms and across campus.
  • Worked alongside the Dean of Men in team projects, student discipline and counseling cases, and campus-wide events.
  • Implemented Biblical Counseling with students engaging in sin, esperiencing depression, and struggling with suicidal thoughts.
  • Supervised student life activities for students at The Master's University.

Petty Officer Second Class

United States Navy
Houston, TX
10.2010 - 10.2021

Active (2010-2014):

  • Annually, we delivered 150 million gallons of jet fuel over 8,500 aircraft fueling operations, while leading 8 to 10 fueling teams.
  • Managed the quality assurance program on aviation fuel, gasoline, and bulk fuel storage, and delivery systems and equipment.

Reserves (2017–2021)

  • Scheduled and submitted lodging and meal requests for an average of 90 sailors per month.

Armed Security Officer

The Master's University
Santa Clarita , CA
01.2016 - 09.2019
  • Answered approximately 40 incoming service calls per day from university students and staff.
  • Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols every hour to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Maintained open communication with security team members and building supervisors via radios, telephones, and digital means.

Ministry Internship

Cadence International
Landscheid, GM, CO
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Served over 100 service members each week by serving meals and leading large group and small group bible studies.
  • Led a group of 20 participants on a three-day historical tour across Germany, stopping in multiple historical cities and locations.
  • Initialized and developed the formation of a leadership team to assist the full-time missionaries on site.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies

The Master's University
Newhall, CA
12-2019

Master of Divinity -

The Master's Seminary
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Counseling
  • Preaching
  • Conflict resolution
  • Exhorting
  • Event planning
  • Threat assessment and preparedness
  • Policy enforcement
  • Documentation
  • Roommate Mediation
  • Multi-tasking
  • Team Player
  • Team leader
  • Computer skills
  • HAZMAT training
  • Risk management assessments
  • First aid certified
  • Weapons training

Hobbies and Interests

  • Walks and bike rides with my wife and two children
  • Bible Study
  • Sermon preparation and preaching
  • Listening to sermons and theological podcasts
  • Reading historical theology
  • Reading in general
  • Fellowship with my church
  • Traveling
  • Train rides
  • Skiing
  • Shooting
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Working on, and sometimes driving, classic vehicles

Timeline

Sales Associate

PayLynx
07.2025 - Current

Resident Director

The Master's University
07.2020 - 06.2025

Ministry Internship

Cadence International
06.2017 - 08.2017

Armed Security Officer

The Master's University
01.2016 - 09.2019

Petty Officer Second Class

United States Navy
10.2010 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies

The Master's University

Master of Divinity -

The Master's Seminary
Samuel Perkins