career profile

compassionate leader with strong expertise in human services, social work, and catering to at-risk populations. ordained pastor since 06/2008 with years of counseling and spiritual advisory experience. well-able to lead volunteers and staff in a positive direction that effectively uses resources and seeks to consistently meet and exceed the expectations of constituents and client served. language proficiencies: french, creole, and spanish.

 

database management / social service / program coordination / disadvantaged-indigent people

non-profit organization / human services / pastoral services / counseling / case management

treatment plans / faith-based programs / recreational projects / fundraising

professional experience

officer/pastor

the salvation army, july 2009 c present

offer spiritual guidance through effective preaching, and community outreach during home/hospital visitation and women s ministry leadership and supervision. direct the successful operation of 2 shelters, social service assistance office, and volunteer groups in the soup kitchen.  spearhead personnel management within shelters, soup kitchen and family & emergency services department, including overseeing the housing & urban development (hud) program. confidently track and manage files on personnel; ensure proper training of personnel on issues affecting the service provided to homeless constituents.  advise headquarters and advisory board by generating monthly and annual reports.

significant accomplishments

• promote productivity, financial accountability, health stability and housing opportunity assistance within a 2-year transitional housing program designed to move families from homelessness to self-sufficiency; contributed to a75% increase in earning potential among 20 families.
• oversee resident application and acceptance process, including development of service plans, conducting case management, and interacting with residents on the regular.
• engage in community outreach activities such as hosting thanksgiving dinner, supporting the kettle (christmas fundraising event securing $130k+, and helping with the christmas toy and food distribution which helped 170+ families.

 

assistant

haitian salvation army corps, westbury, ny, 07/2008 c 07/2009

directed and coordinated activities of haitian salvation army corps to meet religious needs by preaching, visiting the sick and shut-in, and offering women ministry leadership and supervision.

significant accomplishments

• coordinated a faith-based programs designed to promote social and religious education among 25-35 teenagers in attendance.
• headed up a summer recreational program for 6- to 12-year-old children including leading acting, singing, and dancing groups in preparation for activities.
• offered support during thanksgiving, kettle christmas drive earning $80k+, and christmas toy drive.

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social service assistant & haitian ministries director

the salvation army, spring valley ny, 2004 c 2006

counseled clients in individual and group sessions to assist them in dealing with mental and physical illness, emotional, and spiritual concerns. interviewed clients, reviewed records, conducted assessments, and conferred with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients. conducted religious worship and performed other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith such as house and hospital visitation, prayer service, and leading bible studies.

significant accomplishments

• advised family members on understanding and dealing with legal immigration issues.
• headed up selection of volunteers for seasonal events including distributing thanksgiving meals to 100+ families, and christmas toys/food packages to 200+ families.

teacher's assistant (part-time)

workside daycare, pomona, ny, 2005 c 2006

supported 4- to 5-year-old children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

correspondence studies client aide

the salvation army territorial headquarters, west nyack, ny, 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

assessed and evaluated inmates problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provided individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective spiritual, personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

significant accomplishments

• handled a variety of administrative functions such as database administration and development, record keeping, inventory control, and volunteer/staff supervision and training.

additional experience

 

head counselor ~ the salvation army (day camp), spring valley, ny, summers 1999 c 2001
staff-in-training-counselor ~ the salvation army (star lake camp), bloomingdale, nj, summer 2000

education

associate degree in occupational studies, 2008

the salvation army, school for officer training

3.82 gpa ~ magna cum laude

 

bachelor of arts in biology and french, 2001

greenville college, greenville, illinois

3.25 gpa ~ biological honors society and mosaic

professional development & certification

"basic grant writing" continuing education credits certificate from temple university, (09/15/2009)
certificate, "mission: literacy institute" from the american bible society (3/31/2008)
certificate, basic 4-hour workshop in christian literacy techniques, qualifying me as a volunteer reading tutor from christian literacy associates, (06/09/2008)
certificate, 40+-hour residency course in whole person counseling, whole person counseling institute, (08/18/2006)