Amanda Ducksworth
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Octavia B.
I have known Rev. Dr. Amanda Ducksworth since 2012. I met her as the Keynote Speaker when we were participants in a Women’s Conference in South Carolina. She is a compelling and captivating speaker who keeps the audience actively engaged. Her life, leadership and academic experiences inform her excellent skill of making ideas easy for anyone to understand and appreciate her message. This skill confirms her as an outstanding teacher who targets concepts with both humor and truth that make people think and act. Dr. Ducksworth demonstrates her leadership abilities to analyze problems and effectively implement appropriate solutions. Her ministries addressed community problems through the formation of nonprofit organizations. She is self-motivated and does not pass an opportunity, within or outside of her realm of influence, to make life better for others. She is a visionary leader who fulfills her purpose and calling as a formidable presence for people and to encourage them in crisis. Her discernment in leadership and chaplaincy is inspired by her faith and God-given adeptness to synthesize and balance her earthly calling with her professional life. It has been my honor to know Dr. Ducksworth for all these years. For additional perspective, you may connect with me at obaker@gordonconwell.edu or on Skype at octavia.baker2.
Themba Mafico, Ph.D. (Harv)
I have known the Rev. Dr. Amanda Ducksworth from 1998 when she was a student in my Old Testament (OT) introduction course at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). I also taught her biblical exegesis, an advanced graduate level course. Dr. Ducksworth applied much rigor on her studies at ITC. Following graduation with honors, she remained in close contact, always asking for additional information and resources to increase her academic knowledge. Thus, I remained as her mentor and, naturally, we became academic and personal friends. I have noted with delight how she has advanced professionally in church and hospital ministries as well as in the academy where she has held high positions as adjunct instructor and dean of students. Her resume is a testimony of her diverse skills in various nonprofit organizations some of which she established on her own. She participated on two of the Pilgrimages that I led to the Holy Land and to Zimbabwe and was a valuable resource person. On several occasions I invited Dr. Ducksworth to speak at the church that I pastored in Atlanta. She demonstrated her gifts as an engaging speaker with good humor. She is an effective and motivational teacher. She would be an asset to any organization or institution that seeks the services of a reliable, amiable, committed and self-motivated professional. For additional information regarding my friend, Dr. Ducksworth, please feel free to contact me at 404-527-7706; email: tmafico@itc.edu.
Octavia B.
I have known Rev. Dr. Amanda Ducksworth since 2012. I met her as the Keynote Speaker when we were participants in a Women’s Conference in South Carolina. She is a compelling and captivating speaker who keeps the audience actively engaged. Her life, leadership and academic experiences inform her excellent skill of making ideas easy for anyone to understand and appreciate her message. This skill confirms her as an outstanding teacher who targets concepts with both humor and truth that make people think and act. Dr. Ducksworth demonstrates her leadership abilities to analyze problems and effectively implement appropriate solutions. Her ministries addressed community problems through the formation of nonprofit organizations. She is self-motivated and does not pass an opportunity, within or outside of her realm of influence, to make life better for others. She is a visionary leader who fulfills her purpose and calling as a formidable presence for people and to encourage them in crisis. Her discernment in leadership and chaplaincy is inspired by her faith and God-given adeptness to synthesize and balance her earthly calling with her professional life. It has been my honor to know Dr. Ducksworth for all these years. For additional perspective, you may connect with me at obaker@gordonconwell.edu or on Skype at octavia.baker2.
Themba Mafico, Ph.D. (Harv)
I have known the Rev. Dr. Amanda Ducksworth from 1998 when she was a student in my Old Testament (OT) introduction course at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). I also taught her biblical exegesis, an advanced graduate level course. Dr. Ducksworth applied much rigor on her studies at ITC. Following graduation with honors, she remained in close contact, always asking for additional information and resources to increase her academic knowledge. Thus, I remained as her mentor and, naturally, we became academic and personal friends. I have noted with delight how she has advanced professionally in church and hospital ministries as well as in the academy where she has held high positions as adjunct instructor and dean of students. Her resume is a testimony of her diverse skills in various nonprofit organizations some of which she established on her own. She participated on two of the Pilgrimages that I led to the Holy Land and to Zimbabwe and was a valuable resource person. On several occasions I invited Dr. Ducksworth to speak at the church that I pastored in Atlanta. She demonstrated her gifts as an engaging speaker with good humor. She is an effective and motivational teacher. She would be an asset to any organization or institution that seeks the services of a reliable, amiable, committed and self-motivated professional. For additional information regarding my friend, Dr. Ducksworth, please feel free to contact me at 404-527-7706; email: tmafico@itc.edu.
Octavia B.
I have known Rev. Dr. Amanda Ducksworth since 2012. I met her as the Keynote Speaker when we were participants in a Women’s Conference in South Carolina. She is a compelling and captivating speaker who keeps the audience actively engaged. Her life, leadership and academic experiences inform her excellent skill of making ideas easy for anyone to understand and appreciate her message. This skill confirms her as an outstanding teacher who targets concepts with both humor and truth that make people think and act. Dr. Ducksworth demonstrates her leadership abilities to analyze problems and effectively implement appropriate solutions. Her ministries addressed community problems through the formation of nonprofit organizations. She is self-motivated and does not pass an opportunity, within or outside of her realm of influence, to make life better for others. She is a visionary leader who fulfills her purpose and calling as a formidable presence for people and to encourage them in crisis. Her discernment in leadership and chaplaincy is inspired by her faith and God-given adeptness to synthesize and balance her earthly calling with her professional life. It has been my honor to know Dr. Ducksworth for all these years. For additional perspective, you may connect with me at obaker@gordonconwell.edu or on Skype at octavia.baker2.
Themba Mafico, Ph.D. (Harv)
I have known the Rev. Dr. Amanda Ducksworth from 1998 when she was a student in my Old Testament (OT) introduction course at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). I also taught her biblical exegesis, an advanced graduate level course. Dr. Ducksworth applied much rigor on her studies at ITC. Following graduation with honors, she remained in close contact, always asking for additional information and resources to increase her academic knowledge. Thus, I remained as her mentor and, naturally, we became academic and personal friends. I have noted with delight how she has advanced professionally in church and hospital ministries as well as in the academy where she has held high positions as adjunct instructor and dean of students. Her resume is a testimony of her diverse skills in various nonprofit organizations some of which she established on her own. She participated on two of the Pilgrimages that I led to the Holy Land and to Zimbabwe and was a valuable resource person. On several occasions I invited Dr. Ducksworth to speak at the church that I pastored in Atlanta. She demonstrated her gifts as an engaging speaker with good humor. She is an effective and motivational teacher. She would be an asset to any organization or institution that seeks the services of a reliable, amiable, committed and self-motivated professional. For additional information regarding my friend, Dr. Ducksworth, please feel free to contact me at 404-527-7706; email: tmafico@itc.edu.
Octavia B.
I have known Rev. Dr. Amanda Ducksworth since 2012. I met her as the Keynote Speaker when we were participants in a Women’s Conference in South Carolina. She is a compelling and captivating speaker who keeps the audience actively engaged. Her life, leadership and academic experiences inform her excellent skill of making ideas easy for anyone to understand and appreciate her message. This skill confirms her as an outstanding teacher who targets concepts with both humor and truth that make people think and act. Dr. Ducksworth demonstrates her leadership abilities to analyze problems and effectively implement appropriate solutions. Her ministries addressed community problems through the formation of nonprofit organizations. She is self-motivated and does not pass an opportunity, within or outside of her realm of influence, to make life better for others. She is a visionary leader who fulfills her purpose and calling as a formidable presence for people and to encourage them in crisis. Her discernment in leadership and chaplaincy is inspired by her faith and God-given adeptness to synthesize and balance her earthly calling with her professional life. It has been my honor to know Dr. Ducksworth for all these years. For additional perspective, you may connect with me at obaker@gordonconwell.edu or on Skype at octavia.baker2.
Themba Mafico, Ph.D. (Harv)
I have known the Rev. Dr. Amanda Ducksworth from 1998 when she was a student in my Old Testament (OT) introduction course at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). I also taught her biblical exegesis, an advanced graduate level course. Dr. Ducksworth applied much rigor on her studies at ITC. Following graduation with honors, she remained in close contact, always asking for additional information and resources to increase her academic knowledge. Thus, I remained as her mentor and, naturally, we became academic and personal friends. I have noted with delight how she has advanced professionally in church and hospital ministries as well as in the academy where she has held high positions as adjunct instructor and dean of students. Her resume is a testimony of her diverse skills in various nonprofit organizations some of which she established on her own. She participated on two of the Pilgrimages that I led to the Holy Land and to Zimbabwe and was a valuable resource person. On several occasions I invited Dr. Ducksworth to speak at the church that I pastored in Atlanta. She demonstrated her gifts as an engaging speaker with good humor. She is an effective and motivational teacher. She would be an asset to any organization or institution that seeks the services of a reliable, amiable, committed and self-motivated professional. For additional information regarding my friend, Dr. Ducksworth, please feel free to contact me at 404-527-7706; email: tmafico@itc.edu.
Credentials
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Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Emory UniversityJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
MOUS
Microsoft
Experience
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Novak Birch
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Outreach Coordinator
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Jul 2023 - Present
Provide Medicaid and Medicare resources to organizations Provide Medicaid and Medicare resources to organizations
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Higher Education Consultant
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Cunningham Consultant
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Remote
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Consultant
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Nov 2022 - Present
Provide spiritual health and educational support for patients, families, and medical staff Provide spiritual health and educational support for patients, families, and medical staff
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Intermountain Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Coordinator of Pastoral Care /Spiritual Health
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Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
Support ethics commitment, spiritual health, diversity, staff management, and Schwartz Rounds Managed Pastoral Care Department of five staff chaplains and one bereavement coordinator. Support ethics commitment, spiritual health, diversity, staff management, and Schwartz Rounds Managed Pastoral Care Department of five staff chaplains and one bereavement coordinator.
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Emory University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Chaplain
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Jun 2018 - Nov 2020
• Cognitively-Based Compassion Training Participant • Conduct Staff Support Training for residents and interns • Maintained the planning project plan for 2018 Pastoral Care Day Celebration • Participate in IDT Team Meetings and Patient/Family Consultations • Provide pastoral support for patients, families, and medical staff • Represent Residents at Professional Advisory Group • Research Journal Club participant and review IRB documents • Facilitate CPE reading discussions Make routine visit with patients and staff Support families with end of life decisions and advanced directives Conduct various prayers and write inspirational reflective prayers Coordinate project plan for Pastoral Care Day celebration Leverage resources with other departments regarding patient and staff safety Lead morning team huddle Show less
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Emory Healthcare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Chaplain & Spiritual Healthcare Leader
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Jun 2018 - Nov 2020
As an ordained pastor and professionally trained chaplain, we provide spiritual support to patients, families, and staff based on various assessments. Assessments are used to better understand the needs, culture, and religious preference of the client. We chaplains consider Maslow Hierarchy of Needs, birth order, Bowen Family Systems, Erik Erikson's psychology Theory, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross theory on grief and other spiritual health assessment tools. As an ordained pastor and professionally trained chaplain, we provide spiritual support to patients, families, and staff based on various assessments. Assessments are used to better understand the needs, culture, and religious preference of the client. We chaplains consider Maslow Hierarchy of Needs, birth order, Bowen Family Systems, Erik Erikson's psychology Theory, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross theory on grief and other spiritual health assessment tools.
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Mercy Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chaplain
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Aug 2019 - Nov 2019
Conduct in service spiritual health sessions with clients and residents Provide spiritual support for clients in crisis and staff Leverage resources with IDT team Offer on-going support for Gateway and City of Refuge Shelters Work with families and individuals to restore spiritual health Conduct spiritual assessments to determine needs Conduct in service spiritual health sessions with clients and residents Provide spiritual support for clients in crisis and staff Leverage resources with IDT team Offer on-going support for Gateway and City of Refuge Shelters Work with families and individuals to restore spiritual health Conduct spiritual assessments to determine needs
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Cunningham Consulting
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Remote
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Training Consultant and Project Manager
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2019
Conference keynote speaker and Project Manager Passionate college professor and independent consultant Facilitator of courses in Religion, Ethics, MS Office, Leadership, Diversity, and Customer Service Facilitates team building and leadership training for churches and corporations Demonstrates ability to lead transformational change, particularly in the areas of diversity and inclusion Offers grief support Responds to occasional resistance with proper communications and credible, clear messaging during times of challenge or crisis Facilitates leadership experience, build positive relationships with diverse constituencies and stakeholders Lead positive change through collaboration and influence Articulates vision and supported strategic planning Teach, research, and facilitate Negotiations contracts Consult with new ministry leaders on church start options Show less
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Columbus Fellowship Church
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Columbus, Mississippi, United States
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Project Management & Pastor Columbus Fellowship Church
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Jan 2005 - Oct 2017
Managed Mississippi Statewide Women's Health Conference 2008. Designed and implemented leadership programs for corporations. Facilitated workshops on establishing visions and mission statements. Established Adult Education Program, MS Computer Lab, After School Program, and Leadership Training Program through Columbus Fellowship Church in Columbus, MS Project Director for DESI Jefferson County Training Center.Established Birmingham office, recruit students for GED and HSD Programs. On-going relationship building with clients throughout the city of Birmingham. Managed office staff of DESI Program. Show less
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Jefferson State Community College , Strayer University, Brown Mackie College
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Birmingham/Huntsville, Alabama Area
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Campus Dean & Faculty
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Jul 2012 - Sep 2017
Higher Education Administrator Manage Academics Department Attend Regional meetings Provide Academic Advising for students Administer Faculty Observations Track students' progress Generate campus reports in MS Excel Manage conflict resolutions for student & staff Taught Humanities, World Religion, and Philosophy Recruit and interview faculty and campus staff Manage professional development projects Leverage resources with other senior campus management Taught MS Office and Leadership campus courses Show less
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Brookwood Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Chaplain and Coordinator of Pastoral Care Department
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
Manage Pastoral Care Department staff and budget activities. Coordinated the Pastoral Care Day for the state of Alabama 2009. Coordinated weekly schedule for spiritual support to patients (565 bed), families, and 3200 employees. Managed the hospital' s Interfaith Clergy Brunch and annual Hospital's Memorial Served on Ethics Board, Institutional Research Board, and Complex Cases Committee Worked with Alabama Faith Counsel on community events Develop spiritual enrichment programs for hospital staff, support chaplains and local clergy. Administered Sacramental Services. Supported mother's with infant loss(es) Designed a Cancer Support Program for cancer survivors Provided hospice chaplain support Established annual goals and objectives. Trained new chaplains, adminstered annual, performance reviews, and implemented special projects and fundraising.. Served as hospital liason for local clergy. Show less
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Columbus Fellowship Church
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Columbus, MS
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Senior Pastor
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2008 - 2010
Provided resources to enhance commuity and personal development. Taught Adult Basic Education courses Hosted After School Program Coordinated programs for senior citizens Hosted Statewide Women's Health Conference for Mississippi, 2008 Coordinated Community Block Parties Taught free MS Office Computer Classes Provided resources to enhance commuity and personal development. Taught Adult Basic Education courses Hosted After School Program Coordinated programs for senior citizens Hosted Statewide Women's Health Conference for Mississippi, 2008 Coordinated Community Block Parties Taught free MS Office Computer Classes
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Adjunct Instructor
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Sep 2001 - May 2008
Coordinate the Certificate of Theology Program @ remote site Facilitated Theological Courses Manage administrative functions Coordinate the Certificate of Theology Program @ remote site Facilitated Theological Courses Manage administrative functions
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MetLife
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Learning Development Consultant
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Jun 2003 - Jun 2006
Managed projects and trained Frontline Management and speciality courses
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Sr Training Consultant
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2003 - 2006
Provided Frontline Management Consulting and Coaching for new managers and supervisors
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Training Specialist
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Jun 1998 - Jun 2001
Trained MS Office, Leadership, Customer Service, customized courses
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Senior Training Specialist
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1998 - 2001
Managed projects and facilitated MS Office computer training classes. Coordinated employees training programs. Coordinated quarterly training schedulesFacilitate training for OfficersProject Management for Learning Center & Lead Software Implementation Project
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Automation Specialist
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Jan 1991 - Sep 1995
Compiled MMWR data, generated quarterly reports, processed payroll, and supported mathematical statisticians Compiled MMWR data, generated quarterly reports, processed payroll, and supported mathematical statisticians
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Administrator for National immunization Program
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1991 - 1995
Coordinated national immunization data and generated quarterly reports for MMWR reports Coordinated national immunization data and generated quarterly reports for MMWR reports
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Education
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2004 - 2008
Mercer University - McAfee School of Theology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Leadership -
1996 - 2001
Interdenominational Theological Center
Masters of Divinity, Pastoral Care and Counseling -
1985 - 1991
Mississippi State University
BA, Fashion -
Interdenominational Theological Center
Master of Divinity - MDiv, Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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