· Public Speaking to encourage spiritual and over all mental maturity
· Dispute resolution on the individual and group level
· Crisis counseling and grief care
· Implementing group efforts to raise money and mobilize for short term mission endeavors
· Managing paid and volunteer staff
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pastor
First Baptist Church
Fall Branch, TN
02.2011 - Current
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
Facilitated guidance programs focused on helping middle school students prepare for college or vocational education opportunities.
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Pastor
Romeo Baptist Church
Dunnellon, FL
04.2002 - 06.2011
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
Facilitated guidance programs focused on helping middle school students prepare for college or vocational education opportunities.
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Warehouse Associate
Wal-Mart Distribution
Pageland, SC
01.1996 - 03.1999
Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Entered quantity received against purchase order in computer system.
Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
Maintained warehouse accessibility and safety for customer traffic by discarding empty boxes and removing obstacles from aisles.
Operated forklifts to transfer inventory to and from target destinations.
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Moved products using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
Compared received packages against shipping documents.
Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Warehouse Associate Team Lead
United States Air Force, USAF
Charleston, SC
10.1992 - 10.1996
Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
Enhanced slot control of freight in warehouse by optimizing organization efforts.
Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.
Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
Received new stock and input values into computer system.
Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.