Samuel Williams
Pastor/Minister
Whitehall,AR
Summary
Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 20 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Called into the ministry in 1987, counseled members, funeral eulogies, wedding ceremonies, grief counseling, family counseling
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Oak Grove Central MB Church
Tucker , AR
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Owner
Sam's Debris Removal
Jackson, MS , MS
05.2015 - 01.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Pastor
Bibleway Church
Jackson , MS
01.2011 - 09.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Owner
Williams Insurance Agency
Jackson , MS
01.2007 - 11.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Warehouse Clerk
Raytheon Aerospace
Gludstadt , MS
03.2002 - 01.2007
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations or customer satisfaction.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Compared shipments received with purchase orders to cross-reference goods ordered with goods received.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
U S Mail Carrier
U S Postal Service
Irving , TX
03.1992 - 10.2006
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately [Number] customers per shift.
- Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Helped customers by carrying oversized parcels inside residences.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Warehouse Supervisor
U S Army
Ft. Hood , TX
03.1983 - 10.1991
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Managed merchandise inventory transactions.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Started up and shut down processing equipment.
Education
Business Economics
Jackson State University
Jackson, MSCertification - Organizational Leadership
NCO Army SGT Academy
Ft. Hood TX01.1987
High School Diploma -
Humphreys County High School
Belzoni, MS05.1982
Skills
- Change and Growth Management
- Executive Leadership
- Integrity and Transparency
- Operational Analysis
- Inventory Optimization
- Balanced Work Ethic
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Timeline
Pastor
Oak Grove Central MB Church
05.2023 - Current
Owner
Sam's Debris Removal
05.2015 - 01.2023
Pastor
Bibleway Church
01.2011 - 09.2022
Owner
Williams Insurance Agency
01.2007 - 11.2014
Warehouse Clerk
Raytheon Aerospace
03.2002 - 01.2007
U S Mail Carrier
U S Postal Service
03.1992 - 10.2006
Warehouse Supervisor
U S Army
03.1983 - 10.1991
Business Economics
Jackson State University
Certification - Organizational Leadership
NCO Army SGT Academy
High School Diploma -
Humphreys County High School
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