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objective

leadership, communication, team building and administrative professional actively seeking a challenging human resource or resource development assignment.

 

career profile

ø  master of divinity, duke divinity school.

ø  b.a., fine arts.

ø  over five years of administrative and h.r. background.

ø  exceptional counselor and mentor to adults and youths.

ø  skilled trainer and developer of personnel.

ø  exceptional ability to facility resource development.

ø  accomplished staff supervisor.

ø  strategic planner with outstanding vision.

ø  adept in process improvement.

ø  capacity in budgeting and financial planning, including grants.

ø  exceptional ability to develop/maintain high level of performance standards.

ø  knowledgeable in policy/procedures as well as project management.

ø  excellent strengths in prioritization, problem solving and effectiveness.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with exceptional interpersonal skills.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications.

ø  award-winning artist with two best of shows.

professional background

north carolina conference of the united methodist church                                                         2004 c present

senior minister

       designated to provide ministerial service to four congregations.

       develop and implement worship procedures for all services.

       effectively increased congregations and revenues.

       possess budgetary responsibility for each individual congregation up to $130,000.

       deliver compassionate counseling to congregation members in crisis.

       slash wasteful spending practices.

       facilitate board meetings.

       plan church calendars.

       originate church bulletins and newsletters.

       develop grant applications up to $51,000 and orchestrate distribution of grant monies.

       have successful updated churches to meet united methodist guidelines for safe sanctuary program.

       spearheaded establishment of parish nurse ministry.

       coordinate with non-profit community and youth organizations to facilitate educational programs.

       train and develop church volunteers and stewardship program.

       supervise and direct a staff of three and provide mentoring for two duke divinity school interns.

education

duke divinity school, durham, nc

master of divinity, 2004

duke divinity school field education, 2002, internship

instructed youth, facilitated classes and led bible studies.

 

duke divinity school field education, 2003, chaplain

selected for prestigious assignment at wakemed hospital counseling patients, assisting medical personnel and leading worship services.

 

university of southern mississippi, hattiesburg, ms

bachelor of fine arts, 1995

 

 

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a human resource/resource development assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a master of divinity, duke divinity school, and over five years of successful administrative and h.r. background.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in training, development, community involvement, counseling, administration and strategic planning, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as a senior minister, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team leader.

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your congregation.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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