Spiritual Minister and Chaplain with 15 years of experience in Parish and Spiritual Direction ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain Resident
Chris180 Center For Spiritual Health & Wellness
Atlanta, GA
07.2021 - Current
Created and used spiritual assessments for crisis management, intervention, bereavement and chemical dependency.
Counseled employees requesting emotional or spiritual support.
Participated in 10 didactic sessions and education seminars.
Delivered individualized approaches considering situational and population-specific needs.
Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
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.
Initiated crisis assessment and intervention skills in emergency situations.
Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff
Staff Chaplain Resource
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
05.2021 - Current
Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
Conducted religious sacraments for sick patients and family members.
Visited and counseled patients, families and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
Responded to code blues and other emergencies to verify patient identity and engage and support family.
Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
Recruited community chaplains, spiritual counselors and spiritual care volunteers to adequately meet patient, family and caregiver needs.
Fraud & Claims Operation Specialist
Wells Fargo
Atlanta , GA
04.2016 - 07.2021
Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
Contacted customers directly to notify of fraudulent activity and minimize impacts.
Collaborated with team members to discuss fraud trends and brainstorm methods to combat this type of crime.
Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity.
Provided exemplary level of customer service to clients and company personnel.
Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Chaplain Intern
Emory University Hospital
ATLANTA, GA
09.2015 - 01.2016
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Handled 6-10 clinical rounds weekly to address patient inquiries and concerns.
Led programs such as Chapel services and meditation
Increased number of Patient visit and rounds daily
Senior Pastor
God Can Ministries UCC
Ford Heights, IL
03.2012 - 01.2014
Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Facilitated community outreach programs, including guidance programs focused on helping middle school students prepare for college or vocational education opportunities.
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Minister of Music
Covenant United Church Of Christ
Chicago, IL
10.2010 - 01.2013
Utilized technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message.
Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
Accompanied morning worship services on Hammond B-3 Organ as part of worship team.
Rehearsed choir weekly including warm-up prior to services.
Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating increased congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
Associate Pastor of Worship
Nehemiah Urban Church Ministries
Chicago, IL
07.2005 - 07.2008
Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
Utilized technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message.
Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
Acquired music, equipment and supplies to perform designated duties in accordance with financial policies.
Utilized central screen for lyric projection to teach unfamiliar songs to congregation.
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