Tonda Kelley
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Dedicated chaplain experienced with the OCC Processing Center as a team lead. Skilled in group leadership, teaching, mentoring, counseling and eager to share the gospel. Adept at building relationships and qualified to lead and organize small and large groups. Approachable, open-minded, empathetic and committed to patiently guide and support individuals and teams from diverse backgrounds. It would be an honor to serve the Lord through Samaritan's Purse as a chaplain.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Embrace Grace Bible Study Leader
First Baptist Church Of Conway
08.2023 - Current
- Selected variety of instructional aids, methods and materials that delivered spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional learning.
- Developed and supervised various support teams.
- Created study environment promoting positive social interaction and active engagement in learning.
- Encouraged students to accept God and gift of salvation and grow in Christian faith.
- Demonstrated biblical integration, Christian worldview and practical awareness of current events.
- Implemented diverse strategies to introduce, explain and restate biblical subject matter concepts.
- Developed and executed organized religious activities.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Participated in religious events.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
- Facilitated religious classes and forums.
- Regularly provided guidance to members.
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
- Maintained and submitted records and documents.
- Utilized "best practice skills" for de-escalating and resolving differences between members and leadership.
OCC Connect Volunteer (Logistics)
Samaritan's Purse OCC
08.2022 - Current
- Recruited Volunteers.
- Developed and executed training of all volunteers.
- Developed and managed volunteer schedules, drop-off and delivery schedules.
- Developed drop-off location layout with traffic flow and signage.
- Delivered daily devotions and prayers.
- Managed unloading, cartonizing, and loading of cartons to maintain workspace flow and to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with donors and volunteers by efficiently responding to inquiries and suggestions and offering to pray with each donor.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Monitored all volunteer work skills to ensure a safe environment
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Strategically planned best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of materials.
- Devised routing plans and schedules to facilitate safe and timely delivery of goods.
- Implemented systems and procedures for accurate data collection and reporting.
- Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity.
- Initiated personal contact with donors to provide enhanced drop-off experience.
Chaplain
BG-RRT
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Researched and prepared materials used with homeowners suffering from trauma, unbelievers, and children
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Accurately submitted all official tracking documentation for contacts, individual prayed with, and salvations
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Led evening of "share" time with visiting homeowners
Education
High School Diploma -
The Occupational Associate Degree of Midwife - Midwifery
Relevant Coursework:
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Religious and Cultural Diversities
- Collaborative and Practice Management
- Domestic Violence
- Loss and Grieving
- Applied Psychology
Chaplain
BG-RRT Online Chaplain Orientation
Sharing Hope in Crisis
Communication During Crisis (KLOVE)
Chaplain
Assisting Individuals in Crisis
Group Crisis Intervention
Skills
- Spiritual Leadership
- Individualized Counseling
- Share Faith
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Crisis Intervention
- Delivering Presentations and Speeches
Relevant Employment:
Relevant Employment:
Tutored - Privately contracted with families of special needs and gifted children
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses.
Develop and implement therapeutic approach for learning success.
Advocate and write IEP's with public school systems.
Track and record progress.
Develop interpersonal relationships with students, families, and school staff/administration.
Timeline
Chaplain - BG-RRT
09.2023 - 09.2023
Embrace Grace Bible Study Leader - First Baptist Church Of Conway
08.2023 - Current
OCC Connect Volunteer (Logistics) - Samaritan's Purse OCC
08.2022 - Current
Madison Senior High School - High School Diploma,
International School of Midwifery - The Occupational Associate Degree of Midwife, Midwifery
BGEA - , Chaplain
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation - , Chaplain
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