Hospice Chaplain

• Nov 2020 - Present

Pastor

• Sep 2009 - Present

Offer spiritual guidance, counseling and support for individuals, couples and families.Represent church in the larger community as a volunteer police chaplain and as a member of various external work groups, programs and boards. Manage internal business of the church by participating in various committees, supervising administrative support staff, overseeing annual operating budget and supervising church events such as the CROP Walk for Hunger.Officiate at weddings, funerals, baptisms and communions and deliver a weekly sermon

Chaplain

• Feb 2016 - Nov 2020

Chaplain Resident

• Oct 2014 - Feb 2016

Regularly meet with the patients/families/staff on my assigned floors providing ongoing ministry of pastoral care and spiritual support for their religious and spiritual needs.Participate in assigned seminars, IPR, continuing education offerings, and ongoing supervision. Provided the invocation at various times for hospital functions, participated in the imposition of ashes for Ash Wednesday, and the Blessing of Hands service. Provide religious and spiritual supports in the form of the sacraments of baptism and communion.

Social Services and Ministry Experience

• Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

TX Certified Guardianship Specialist responsible for the supervision, care, and placement of individuals who are deemed to be incapacitated.TX Certified Guardianship Specialist responsible for assessing an individual's appropriateness for guardianship services.Offer spiritual guidance, counseling and support for individuals, couples and families.Represent church in the larger community as a volunteer police chaplain and as a member of various external work groups, programs and boards. Supervised Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers for children who were under the jurisdiction of the Dallas County courts due to allegations of abuse or neglect or whose parents’ rights had been terminated due to abuse.Guided advocates through case assessment and planning, information gathering, conflict resolution and ongoing strategy formation, helping advocates to provide effective advocacy and to develop autonomy.Supervised paraprofessional staff and managed a budget of $250,000.Taught nutrition classes to low income families.Performed development assessments and provided grief support and education, parenting education and HIV prevention counseling.Supervised practicum students and worked collaboratively with hospital social workers, Served in leadership roles, including Reach Out and Read Coordinator, Pet Therapy program supervisor, Developmental Care committee co-facilitator and National Children and Hospitals Week programming director.Developed educational tools for burns and trauma patients.

Guardianship Specialist

• Feb 2012 - Oct 2014

* Texas Certified Guardianship Specialist*Responsible for providing care, supervision, and protection for incapacitated persons who qualify for guardianship services under the laws of the state of Texas; * Responsible for arranging for services, including medical, mental health and/or services to persons with intellectual disabilities, for those persons under guardianship that qualify for such services; * Responsible for arranging for clients placement in facilities, such as long-term care facilities, hospitals or foster homes; * Worked as an integral team member with community service agencies to ensure appropriate services were provided for clients

Minister

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

Offer spiritual guidance, counseling and support for individuals, couples and families.Represent church in the larger community as a volunteer police chaplain and as a member of various external work groups, programs and boards. Manage internal business of the church by participating in various committees, supervising administrative support staff, overseeing annual operating budget and supervising church events such as the CROP Walk for Hunger. Offer spiritual guidance, counseling and support for individuals, couples and families.Represent church in the larger community as a volunteer police chaplain and as a member of various external work groups, programs and boards. Manage internal business of the church by participating in various committees, supervising administrative support staff, overseeing annual operating budget and supervising church events such as the CROP Walk for Hunger.

CASA Supervisor

• Jul 2007 - Sep 2009

Supervised Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers for children who were under the jurisdiction of the Dallas County courts due to allegations of abuse or neglect or whose parents’ rights had been terminated due to abuse.Guided advocates through case assessment and planning, information gathering, conflict resolution and ongoing strategy formation, helping advocates to provide effective advocacy and to develop autonomy.Edited and approved regular reports to the court regarding each child’s status and recommendations for safety and permanence.Worked closely with caseworkers, attorneys, judges, medical professionals and others involved in the child protection process.Maintained and reported statistical information regarding children and cases served.

Volunteer Advocate Supervisor

• Jul 2007 - Sep 2009

Supervised Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers for children who were under the jurisdiction of the Dallas County courts due to allegations of abuse or neglect or whose parents' rights had been terminated due to abuse.Guided advocates through case assessment and planning, information gathering, conflict resolution and ongoing strategy formation, helping advocates to provide effective advocacy and to develop autonomy.Edited and approved regular reports to the court regarding each child's status and recommendations for safety and permanence.Worked closely with caseworkers, attorneys, judges, medical professionals and others involved in the child protection process.Maintained and reported statistical information regarding children and cases served.

Marketing Researcher

• Mar 2005 - Mar 2009

Managed a team of 6 - 8 market researchers for various employee- and customer-related projects.Maintained and reported statistical data to DFW airport marketing department. Managed a team of 6 - 8 market researchers for various employee- and customer-related projects.Maintained and reported statistical data to DFW airport marketing department.

Student

• 1998 - 2006

Studied theology, globalization, practical application of ministry, pastoral counseling, and various methods of faith formation. Studied theology, globalization, practical application of ministry, pastoral counseling, and various methods of faith formation.

Nutrition Agent

• Apr 2004 - Aug 2005

Supervised paraprofessional staff and managed a budget of $250,000.Taught nutrition classes to low income families.Developed and managed a volunteer nutrition educator program.Successfully wrote and submitted an FDA grant to support nutrition education efforts for single mothers.Researched and wrote a quarterly food safety or nutrition article for Cooperative Extension newsletter. Supervised paraprofessional staff and managed a budget of $250,000.Taught nutrition classes to low income families.Developed and managed a volunteer nutrition educator program.Successfully wrote and submitted an FDA grant to support nutrition education efforts for single mothers.Researched and wrote a quarterly food safety or nutrition article for Cooperative Extension newsletter.

Child Life Specialist

• Aug 1996 - Apr 2004

Responsible for developmental assessments of pediatric patients.Supervised volunteers and practicum students.Provided patient and family education.Presented at several local seminars and a professional Child Life Conference.Member of diverse medical teams.Co-led critical incident stress debriefings on the burn and trauma units. Responsible for developmental assessments of pediatric patients.Supervised volunteers and practicum students.Provided patient and family education.Presented at several local seminars and a professional Child Life Conference.Member of diverse medical teams.Co-led critical incident stress debriefings on the burn and trauma units.

Child Life Specialist

• Jan 1990 - Jan 2004

Certified Child Life Specialist, Child Passenger Safety Technician and Infant Massage Instructor.Performed development assessments and provided grief support and education, parenting education and HIV prevention counseling.Supervised practicum students and worked collaboratively with hospital social workers, Served in leadership roles, including Reach Out and Read Coordinator, Pet Therapy program supervisor, Developmental Care committee co-facilitator and National Children and Hospitals Week programming director.Developed educational tools for burns and trauma patients.Successfully wrote grants for developmental equipment and child safety seats.

Certified Child Life Specialist, Child Passenger Safety Technician and Infant Massage Instructor

• Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

Performed development assessments and provided grief support and education, parenting education and HIV prevention counseling.Supervised practicum students and worked collaboratively with hospital social workers, Served in leadership roles, including Reach Out and Read Coordinator, Pet Therapy program supervisor, Developmental Care committee co-facilitator and National Children and Hospitals Week programming director.Developed educational tools for burns and trauma patients.Successfully wrote grants for developmental equipment and child safety seats.

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• Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

Child Life Specialist

• Apr 1990 - Jul 1996

Led developmental intervention team.Developed policies and procedures related to developmental interventions.Supervised the Pet Therapy Program.Supervised volunteers, community groups, and Child Life interns.Child Life Specialist for the adolescent program. Led developmental intervention team.Developed policies and procedures related to developmental interventions.Supervised the Pet Therapy Program.Supervised volunteers, community groups, and Child Life interns.Child Life Specialist for the adolescent program.

Child Life Specialist

• Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

Certified Child Life Specialist, Child Passenger Safety Technician and Infant Massage Instructor.Performed development assessments and provided grief support and education, parenting education and HIV prevention counseling.Supervised practicum students and worked collaboratively with hospital social workers, chaplains, and various medical professionals. Certified Child Life Specialist, Child Passenger Safety Technician and Infant Massage Instructor.Performed development assessments and provided grief support and education, parenting education and HIV prevention counseling.Supervised practicum students and worked collaboratively with hospital social workers, chaplains, and various medical professionals.