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Todd Keys

Todd Keys

Lexington,Kentucky

Summary

Compassionate Missionary/Chaplain with strong commitment to faith and religious operations and support. Pleasant professional leading weekly Bible study and daily devotionals while assisting with ministry development. Ready for new missionary position which involves working with talented individuals in faith-driven environment helping others to see Jesus Christ and give their lives over to faith in him.

I have served faithfully as Outreach Minister in Lexington. I consider myself to be a local Missionary and I feel a call to go and reach others.

I have many skills in many areas where I can reach the lost and relate where they are in life. I want to help them in their hurts, habits and hang-ups that life has thrown their way.

Everything I do is God-centered and Holy Spirit led.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chaplain

KBC Disaster Relief
, KY
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided spiritual and emotional support to members of the military and their families.
  • Facilitated group discussions on religious topics such as prayer, scripture, faith, and morality.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions with individuals seeking spiritual guidance.
  • Provided resources to help people cope with grief, trauma, and other life challenges.
  • Developed a system for tracking pastoral care visits to ensure all individuals are receiving necessary services.
  • Led Bible study classes for those interested in deepening their understanding of scriptures.
  • Served as a liaison between the chaplaincy team and local churches or other religious organizations.
  • Cultivated relationships with community leaders to foster collaboration on initiatives related to spirituality and wellness.
  • Maintained confidential records of all interactions with clients according to established guidelines.
  • Helped facilitate interfaith dialogues among different religious groups within the organization.
  • Taught classes on topics related to religion such as ethics, theology, church history.
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals in order to provide comprehensive care for individuals served.
  • Advocated for policies that protect the rights of those who practice minority religions.
  • Participated in outreach activities designed to raise awareness about available services offered by the chaplaincy team.
  • Encouraged service members to engage in self-care practices that promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Researched new methods of delivering pastoral care services that meet the changing needs of those served.
  • Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
  • Recorded patient information with [Type] database accurately and timely.
  • Related effectively with clergy and individuals from variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
  • Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring religious preferences of patients, loved ones and staff within hospital.
  • Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
  • Maintained availability to answer pages for emergency pastoral care during assigned shifts.
  • Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams.
  • Utilized understanding of crisis intervention and stress management to support others in emergency situations.
  • Responded quickly when paged for disasters or drills.
  • Gathered information and prepared materials for use in daily devotions, prayer meetings and Bible studies.
  • Referred patients and associates to local clergy and pastoral ministries.
  • Supervised office and managed all records and files for chaplain.
  • Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists or doctors for necessary care.
  • Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
  • Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
  • Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
  • Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
  • Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
  • Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.

Outreach Minister

The Mission Church of Lexington
Lexington, KY
01.2020 - Current
  • Delivered inspiring sermons on Sundays and special occasions.
  • Collaborated with other faith leaders to promote peace and understanding among diverse groups.
  • Created Bible study classes to help people grow spiritually.
  • Participated in local interfaith dialogues to foster collaboration between different religious organizations.
  • Encouraged members of the congregation to serve their communities through volunteer work.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
  • Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists or doctors for necessary care.
  • Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
  • Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
  • Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
  • Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
  • Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
  • Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
  • Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.
  • Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
  • Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
  • Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
  • Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.

Owner/CEO

A New Life Construction, LLC
Lexington, KY
01.1998 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
  • Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
  • Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
  • Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Coordinated with technical and IT teams to develop company website and create online advertisements.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
  • Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
  • Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
  • Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
  • Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
  • Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
  • Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
  • Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
  • Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
  • Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Implemented technological solutions designed to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Reviewed current systems and processes regularly for potential improvements or upgrades.
  • Represented the organization at conferences, events, networking activities., as needed.
  • Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the company.
  • Spearheaded internal initiatives designed to foster collaboration among staff members.
  • Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
  • Built strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with employees and experts.
  • Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
  • Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
  • Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
  • Drove company vision with collaborative employee engagement techniques and strategic leadership.
  • Increased productivity by creating new policies, objectives and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Monitored company performance by measuring and analyzing results and minimizing impact of variances.
  • Checked financial reports to confirm financial soundness and good operating margin.
  • Conducted presentations to outside groups to drive programs, policies and company objectives.
  • Eliminated company bottlenecks, reduced financial obstacles and addressed work constraints to promote overall growth.
  • Generated large-scale operations, budget or expense reports to organize and analyze data.
  • Conducted thorough interview processes to appoint new department heads.
  • Spearheaded overhaul of underperforming departments to reduce stagnation and increase productivity.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Hired, trained and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
  • Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
  • Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
  • Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
  • Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.

Chaplain

Mayfair Manor
Lexington, KY
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • This was a non-paid volunteer position
  • Provided spiritual and emotional support to members of the military and their families.
  • Facilitated group discussions on religious topics such as prayer, scripture, faith, and morality.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions with individuals seeking spiritual guidance.
  • Organized monthly worship services for service members and their families.
  • Assisted in developing programs that promote holistic well-being for those served.
  • Provided resources to help people cope with grief, trauma, and other life challenges.
  • Led Bible study classes for those interested in deepening their understanding of scriptures.
  • Served as a liaison between the chaplaincy team and local churches or other religious organizations.
  • Coordinated special events such as retreats, conferences, memorial services.
  • Cultivated relationships with community leaders to foster collaboration on initiatives related to spirituality and wellness.
  • Helped facilitate interfaith dialogues among different religious groups within the organization.
  • Maintained confidential records of all interactions with clients according to established guidelines.
  • Taught classes on topics related to religion such as ethics, theology, church history.
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals in order to provide comprehensive care for individuals served.
  • Advocated for policies that protect the rights of those who practice minority religions.
  • Participated in outreach activities designed to raise awareness about available services offered by the chaplaincy team.
  • Encouraged service members to engage in self-care practices that promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
  • Related effectively with clergy and individuals from variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
  • Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring religious preferences of patients, loved ones and staff within hospital.
  • Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
  • Maintained availability to answer pages for emergency pastoral care during assigned shifts.
  • Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams.
  • Utilized understanding of crisis intervention and stress management to support others in emergency situations.
  • Responded quickly when paged for disasters or drills.
  • Gathered information and prepared materials for use in daily devotions, prayer meetings and Bible studies.
  • Met with individuals in hospitals offering comfort and support.
  • Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.

Education

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - Substance Abuse

Life Possibilities
Lexington, KY
01-2010

Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance - Emergency Medical Technology

EMT-A
Kentucky
05-1988

High School Diploma -

Mercer County Senior High School
Harrodsburg, KY
01-1987

Bachelor of Arts - Management Information Systems

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Associate of Arts - Applied and Professional Ethics

Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY

Certification

  • Certified Substance abuse councilor
  • Outreach Minister
  • EMT-A
  • Chaplain

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chaplain

KBC Disaster Relief
03.2024 - Current

Outreach Minister

The Mission Church of Lexington
01.2020 - Current

Chaplain

Mayfair Manor
03.2018 - 08.2019

Owner/CEO

A New Life Construction, LLC
01.1998 - Current

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - Substance Abuse

Life Possibilities

Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance - Emergency Medical Technology

EMT-A

High School Diploma -

Mercer County Senior High School

Bachelor of Arts - Management Information Systems

Asbury University

Associate of Arts - Applied and Professional Ethics

Asbury Theological Seminary

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