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Thomas Burford

Greenville,MS

Summary

Dynamic Children's Pastor from Emmanuel Baptist Church, excelling in pastoral care and child safety protocols. Proven track record in enhancing volunteer engagement and creating nurturing environments for diverse age groups. Spearheaded innovative programs, boosting children's participation. Expert in equipping volunteers and delivering impactful spiritual counseling, significantly enriching church community life. Seasoned children's pastor offering eight years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.

Overview

Work History

Children's Pastor

Emmanuel Baptist Church
  • Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues.
  • Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
  • Supervised children from ages 0] months to 12 years.
  • Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
  • Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
  • Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
  • Worked with directors and board members to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
  • Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • 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.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.

Inside / Outside Sales Representative

Greenville Steel Sales
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Established rapport with potential customers through cold calling and presenting product offerings tailored to their needs.

Safety Superintendent

Spiritas Wrecking
  • Established a strong safety culture by fostering open communication between employees and management regarding health and safety concerns.
  • Maintained accurate records of all safety activities, including inspections, training sessions, and incident reports for easy reference during audits or evaluations.
  • Served as a liaison between the company and regulatory agencies, addressing any compliance issues that arose during inspections or audits promptly and professionally.
  • Implemented corrective actions based on audit findings or incident investigations to reduce the likelihood of similar events occurring in the future.
  • Collaborated with management to develop site-specific safety policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Retail Sales Manager

Farmers Inc.
  • Recruited, hired and trained [Number] associates to develop into productive team members with excellent product knowledge.
  • Developed strong customer relationships through attentive service and expert product knowledge, resulting in repeat business.
  • Managed inventory effectively to minimize stock shortages and ensure optimal levels of merchandise for maximum sales.
  • Worked closely with upper management to develop short-term and long-term goals for the store, aligning objectives with the company''s mission and vision.
  • Coordinated special events within the store such as product launches or promotional activities that generated excitement among customers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Skills

  • Child Safety Protocols
  • Pastoral Care
  • Teaching Excellence
  • Small Group Facilitation
  • Equipping Volunteers

Timeline

Children's Pastor

Emmanuel Baptist Church

Inside / Outside Sales Representative

Greenville Steel Sales

Safety Superintendent

Spiritas Wrecking

Retail Sales Manager

Farmers Inc.

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Delta State University
Thomas Burford