Tim Williams
Summary
Significant experienced with pastoral care, spiritual guidance and readiness for pastoral leadership. Utilizes compassionate guidance and insightful sermons to support and inspire. Track record of fostering strong community connections and effectively managing different ministries and volunteers. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration and responsiveness to changing needs. Trusted for reliability, empathetic communication, and conflict resolution.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ordained Pastor
Grace Fellowship Church, Comstock Park
Western Michigan
2000 - 2020
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for church events, ensuring effective communication and team collaboration.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand outreach initiatives and promote community engagement.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms.
- Wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Enhanced congregation's spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Children's Worship activities.
Service Manager
Holland Bus Company
06.2021 - 05.2025
- Managed daily operations to ensure optimal service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff to enhance service quality.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline service processes and improve efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into opportunities for continued patronage.
- Managed a team of technicians, ensuring timely completion of projects and high-quality workmanship.
- Reduced service downtime for clients by proactively addressing potential issues and maintaining clear communication channels.
Community Life Advisor (3rd Shift)
Holland Rescue Mission
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Providing for the physical and spiritual needs of over 70 homeless individuals, intake interviews, data entry, security rounds, filling out reports, maintaining discipline, recommendations, conducting Chapel.
- Provided guidance and support to individuals in crisis situations.
- Collaborated with community organizations to expand resource availability for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress for reporting purposes.
- Preached Chapel Services.
Driver - Sub Contractor
FedEx HD/Ground (Barrette Incorporated, TNT Enterprises, ML Meeuwenberg Trucking)
Walker, MI
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Navigated efficient routes to ensure timely deliveries and reduce fuel consumption.
- Operated delivery vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Reviewed delivery schedules to optimize efficiency and minimize delays.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Full Time Bus Route Driver
Spring Lake Public Schools Transportation
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Transporting students safely to and from school/activities on appointed routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Operated school buses safely, ensuring timely transport of students to designated locations.
- Communicated effectively with school staff and parents regarding transportation schedules and student needs.
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient routing strategies to optimize travel time and fuel usage.
- Maintained accurate logs of routes, mileage, and incidents for record-keeping purposes.
Substitute Bus Driver/Full Time Route Driver
Grand Haven Area Public Schools Transportation
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Transporting students safely to and from school/activities on appointed routes.
- Operated school buses safely, adhering to traffic regulations and safety protocols.
- Assisted students in boarding and exiting vehicles, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to report delays and adjust routes as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and functionality of the bus, performing routine inspections and minor repairs.
- Office and Dispatch help, answering phones, solving transportation issues, i.e. parents, children, drivers in need while on the road, using Transfinder, maps and Microsoft 360.
Warehouse Manager
Jensen Bridge and Supply Company
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Overseeing loading and unloading, inventory control, staging deliveries, customer service, production, Hilo driver. Shipping, receiving, grounds keeping, maintenance and landscaping. Overseeing 3 associates
Warehouse Manager
Burton Flower & Garden (Cardinal LLC)
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Overseeing warehouse operations: shipping and receiving, hiring and counseling, logistics, transfers, processing orders, maintaining warehouse, machinery (Hilo), inside sales, drop shipments, inventory control, and straight truck delivery, MSDS preview and prevention. Overseeing 4-6 associates.
General Manager- Emergency Security Director
Media Play (Sun Capital LLC)
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Developing and initiating sales goal strategies within budget plan. Maintaining sales/shipping/receiving efficiency among managers and associates and increasing productivity levels, generating higher revenue. Maximizing proficient training through detailed preparation and implementation. Also expediting receipt of materials and securing new releases as well as hiring, coaching, and customer service. Emergency Security Director: Installing security protocols, do to possible wartime repercussions, and securing facility in the event of any emergency situations. Overseeing 50-150 associates.
Delivery Driver
Norton Packaging
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for delivering product, loading and unloading trucks, light maintenance, light fabrication, customer service.
Service Center Manager
Valvoline Instant Oil Change (Marathon/Ashland Oil)
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Maintaining Service Center Operations, budget/reports-writing Profit and Loss plan, certifications, hiring, scheduling, ordering, coaching, banking, leading customer centric programs to create loyalty and ensure rapid productivity. Outside/Inside sales and local marketing for fleet and car count programs. Overseeing 14-20 associates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Grand Rapids, MI06.1990
Skills
- Leadership: Spiritual, Volunteer, Organizational, Team
- Pastoral care, Prayer guidance
- Children/Youth Ministry
- Counseling, Pre-marital, Marriage, Spiritual, Grief
Certification
- Ordained Pastor (Grace Fellowship Church)
- Freedom in Christ (FIC Ministries)
- Management and Leadership (Ashland Oil).
- Meyers & Briggs Personality Typing (Ashland Oil)
- Class B CDL w/Air Brake & Passenger Endorsements
Timeline
Service Manager
Holland Bus Company
06.2021 - 05.2025
Community Life Advisor (3rd Shift)
Holland Rescue Mission
01.2019 - 04.2019
Full Time Bus Route Driver
Spring Lake Public Schools Transportation
01.2018 - 06.2021
Driver - Sub Contractor
FedEx HD/Ground (Barrette Incorporated, TNT Enterprises, ML Meeuwenberg Trucking)
01.2016 - 08.2020
Delivery Driver
Norton Packaging
01.2016 - 01.2017
Substitute Bus Driver/Full Time Route Driver
Grand Haven Area Public Schools Transportation
01.2015 - 01.2018
Service Center Manager
Valvoline Instant Oil Change (Marathon/Ashland Oil)
01.2004 - 01.2007
General Manager- Emergency Security Director
Media Play (Sun Capital LLC)
01.2001 - 01.2004
Warehouse Manager
Burton Flower & Garden (Cardinal LLC)
01.1997 - 01.2001
Warehouse Manager
Jensen Bridge and Supply Company
01.1994 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Ordained Pastor
Grace Fellowship Church, Comstock Park
2000 - 2020