Hiking
Sarfraz Alam
Pastor
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
My Name is Sarfraz Alam (40) Born on May 11th 1984 and raise in a small town Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan. I finished my basic and primary education in a Catholic School. After completing my 10th grade, I applied to the Air force to be a pilot back in Pakistan, but unfortunately I was not successful. Later I joined the Musical band. I sang as a lead singer for couple of years and then felt a calling to be a Roman Catholic Priest. I entered the Seminary in 2002.
I finished my Initial seminary studies, completed my Philosophy and Theology in the summer of 2014. I was reading about St Augustine and fallen in Love with St Augustine. I applied to be an Augustinian and I was accepted in Sep 2014. I moved to the United States on Sep 08th 2014 and contained my theological Studies. and finished my MA in Biblical Studies.
I became an American Citizen on August 23rd 2023. right now I am living in Los Angeles California.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Administrator
Our Mother Of Good Counsel Catholic Church
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
Chaplain
John Paul The Great Catholic University
Escondido, CA
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Volunteer Services
Catholic Charities Services For Refugees
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked with the case managers to file the official documents.
- Giving new immigrants full tutorial for using the public transport in the United States.
Chaplain Intern
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Kept supervisor informed of daily activities and issues.
- Assessed spiritual needs and concerns of patients through direct communication or information obtained by other personnel.
- Provided consultation Spiritual and Emotional support for team members and community.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Offered spiritual support to patients and families, keeping with expressed wishes and desires.
Education
Master of Arts - Biblical Studies
Catholic Theological Union
Chicago, IL 09.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Theology
National Catholic Institute of Theology
Karachi, Pakistan 08.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Pontifical Urban University
Lahore, Pakistan 08.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
Project Management
Interests
Reading
Camping
Teaching
Socializing
Hiking
I love to be outdoor and close to the nature. Hiking give me time to reflect and ponder on God, myself, and my purpose in life.
Timeline
Administrator
Our Mother Of Good Counsel Catholic Church
07.2023 - Current
Chaplain
John Paul The Great Catholic University
04.2020 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Biblical Studies
Catholic Theological Union
09.2018 - 05.2020
Volunteer Services
Catholic Charities Services For Refugees
01.2018 - 07.2018
Chaplain Intern
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Theology
National Catholic Institute of Theology
08.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Pontifical Urban University
08.2007 - 06.2010
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