Timothy Cecil
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Versatile and professional with a proven track record at Liberty University, enhancing the admissions process through creativity and innovation. Excelled in team building and candidate assessment, significantly improving training strategies and customer engagement. Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and problem-solving abilities, driving positive outcomes and fostering strong relationships.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Consultant/Senior Agent
Liberty University
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted potential students with applying to the educational program that meet their personal goals.
- Answered phones and covered all pertinent information about the school and when appropriate helped with their application.
- Helped with the training process of new hires and supported my assistant director in supporting team members.
- Helped develop and implement new strategies to improve the training process of new consultants.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Primary responsibility was to engage customers, and promote specific merchandise throughout the garden department and related departments.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Pastor
Gospel Mission Baptist Church
12.2017 - 12.2019
- 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 funerals, and nursing home services.
- Strengthened relationships between church families and the community by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Lay Leader
First Baptist Church Hartland
03.2005 - 12.2017
- Strengthened spiritual growth by leading weekly bible study sessions and prayer meetings.
- Developed leadership skills among youth members by creating opportunities for active participation in ministries.
- Organized mission trips locally to provide service and foster team-building experiences within the congregation.
- Oversight of Sunday School classes for all ages, including scheduling of staff, ordering curriculum, and stepping in as needed.
- Led the Summer VBS programs, AWANAS, and youth group at various times.
- Provided pulpit support as needed and served on the Deacon Board for three years.
Assistant Manager/Sales Associate
Eddie Bauer
10.2008 - 11.2017
- Developed contingency plans with team to address potential disruptions.
- Led training initiatives, enhancing employee skills and confidence.
- Cultivated cohesive team environment by providing clear direction and support.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
Education
Master of Arts - Religion/Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2025
Skills
- Admissions
- Candidate assessment
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active listening
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Public speaking
Timeline
Admissions Consultant/Senior Agent
Liberty University
07.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Home Depot
02.2020 - 07.2020
Pastor
Gospel Mission Baptist Church
12.2017 - 12.2019
Assistant Manager/Sales Associate
Eddie Bauer
10.2008 - 11.2017
Lay Leader
First Baptist Church Hartland
03.2005 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - Religion/Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
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