Tommy O'Kelley
Subligna Rd. Church of Christ
Trion,GA
40
years of professional experience
Leader with a strong focus on strategic leadership, community outreach and employee management. Proven ability to enhance engagement through effective communication and manage crisis situations. Ready to drive impactful initiatives within the organization and excel to higher standards.
Work History
Full Time Minister
12 Years 4 Months- Lead community outreach programs to enhance engagement and support local needs.
- Develop and implement educational programs for diverse age groups within congregation.
- Facilitate weekly sermons, promoting spiritual growth
- Pastoral counseling for those needing guidance
- Pre marriage counseling
- Officiate weddings and funerals
- Visit members in hospital or nursing homes
- Serve on church safety team
Locator Technician
4 Years 7 Months- Conducted underground utility locates using electromagnetic and ground-penetrating radar technologies.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure accurate mapping of utility infrastructure.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance accuracy in utility location reports.
- Prepared detailed documentation of locate requests, findings, and site conditions for clients.
- Ensured safety compliance with industry standards during all locating tasks, preventing accidents and injuries.
- Documented locator activities in detail, providing clear records for future reference and analysis.
- Conducted emergency call out locates on rotating schedule
Safety and Training
16 Years 9 Months- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Trained new employees on their positions
- Facilitated new hire orientation
- Served as Behavior Based Safety Coordinator
- Facilitated tours to plant VIPs and future customers explaining manufacturing process and newest product developments
- Assisted as needed in quality control measures
- Ensured OSHA requirements were being met on the manufacturing floor
- Developed and implemented Job Hazard Analysis data
- Conducted safety audits at other facilities ensuring any findings were directly reported to plant management and addressed
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Telecommunications Specialist
7 Years- Implemented communication systems to enhance operational efficiency across military units.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on telecommunications equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new communication solutions into existing infrastructure.
- Provided the primary communications system during operation Desert Shield/Storm
- Served as unit armorer in Bahrain
- Served as an operator in a top secret communications unit
Education
High School Diploma
- Extracurricular Activities: Football, Track
No Degree - General Studies
- Bible Ministry
Tactical Sattelite Communications Operator - Satellite Communications
Skills
Spiritual leadership
Teaching
Public speaking
Leadership development
Officiating
Strategic leadership
Management in industry
Handling crisis situations
Research and analysis
Farm and industrial operations
Media relations
Operations of farm equipment and industrial equipment
Accomplishments
Received numerous certificates and medals in the military to include the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and two Army Commendation Medals. Have received various training courses and certificates in management, safety, Six Sigma (ISO 9000 white belt) along with hands on training and development in productivity in the work force and computer skills.
Timeline
Full Time Minister
Subligna Rd. Church of Christ
05.2014 - CurrentRead More
Locator Technician
USIC Locating Services
10.2010 - 05.2015Read More
Safety and Training
Shaw Industries
01.1995 - 10.2011Read More
Telecommunications Specialist
Military
08.1986 - 08.1993Read More
Dalton State College
No Degree from General Studies
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Gordon Lee High School
High School Diploma
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Chattanooga School of Preaching And Biblical Studies
from Bible Ministry
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Advanced Individual Training
Tactical Sattelite Communications Operator from Satellite Communications
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