William Compton
Nashville,TN
Summary
Passionate individual steeped in the practice of pastoral care, with 4+ years' experience in homeless services. Skilled in the hands-on work of case management, such as the navigation of bureaucratic systems and crisis situations. Performs equally well in the administrative tasks of research and writing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Specialist
Open Table Nashville
Nashville, TN
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinated & participated in volunteer opportunities (i.e. Foot Clinic, Winter Canvassing)
- Led trainings for both the public & faith communities pertaining to outreach & local resources
- Assisted clients in applying to/navigating social welfare programs (i.e. SNAP, Section 8, etc)
- Oversaw an email & text-based community hotline with the purpose of making referrals
- Engaged in daily outreach tasks (i.e. supply deliveries, housing appointments, transportation)
- Performed administrative tasks, such as data management, to aid our grant applications
Outreach Intern
Open Table Nashville
Nashville, TN
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assumed a lead role in direct services (i.e. Foot Clinic, Food Drops, Winter Canvassing)
- Created a toolkit on the topic of sanctioned encampments, for the benefit of faith communities
- Shadowed Outreach Director in the daily tasks of outreach & housing navigation
Student Intern
The Village at Glencliff
Nashville, TN
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with a local worker-owned co-op to design & install a community garden
- Ensured the garden’s longevity by establishing a volunteer committee & care manual
- Coordinated volunteer groups, monthly garden workdays, & supply donations
Education
Mental Health First Aid Training
Family & Children's Services
Nashville, TN04-2024
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy
Vanderbilt Divinity School
Nashville, TN05-2022
Movement Chaplaincy Training
Faith Matters Network
Nashville, TN09-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Philosophy/Religion
Eureka College
Eureka, IL05-2019
Skills
- Completing & synthesizing research
- Time-management
- Writing (creative, academic, professional)
- Composing educational materials
- Attentiveness to detail
- Trauma-informed care & de-escalation
- Public speaking
- Open & honest communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Resource Specialist
Open Table Nashville
07.2022 - Current
Outreach Intern
Open Table Nashville
08.2021 - 05.2022
Student Intern
The Village at Glencliff
08.2020 - 08.2021
Mental Health First Aid Training
Family & Children's Services
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy
Vanderbilt Divinity School
Movement Chaplaincy Training
Faith Matters Network
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Philosophy/Religion
Eureka College
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