Experience

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  • Quartermaster
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  William E Robinson VFW Post 7775

  • Charlotte NC

  • Quartermaster

    • Jul 2021 - Present
    • Charlotte NC

    Responsible for maintaining all of the books and records for WER Post 7775. Prepare the budget; pay all bills of the Post; maintain membership records; provide monthly financial reports to members and such other duties as may come before the position.

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  H. Gaston Sr. Consulting Services LLC

  • Charlotte NC <etro Area

  • President

    • Mar 2011 - Present
    • Charlotte NC <etro Area

    Provide services and training in the areas of: income tax preparation, counseling, financial management, organizational development and leadership and staff development.H&amp;R Block Office Manager September 2013 - April 2014. Managed a staff of 14 tax professionals and support staff. Served over...

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  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

  • Charlotte North Carolina

  • Educator

    • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
    • Charlotte North Carolina

    Teacher at Garinger High School, Civics and Economics.

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  Fellowship of Reconciliation

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Jan 2014 - Aug 2015
    • Greater New York City Area

    Manage the daily operations of the organization to include: finance, legal, human resources, facilities and staffing.Keep the Executive Director apprised of the state of the organization.Serve on the Finance and Investment committee of the National Council.Develop and manage the budget in excess ...

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  Sharon Baptist Church

  • New Brunswick, NJ

  • Associate Minister

    • May 2003 - Sep 2014
    • New Brunswick, NJ

    Associate Minister (2013 - Present_Interim Minister -(February 2012 - June 2013)Associate Minister – Steward and Finance May (2003 – February 2012)Religious organization providing spiritual guidance, emotional and financial support, and character building programs to congregants and members of th...

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  Fellowship of Reconciliation

  • Nyack, New York

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • 2008 - 2012
    • Nyack, New York

    Director of Operations (2008 – 2009)Non-profit human rights organization founded in 1915 with offices in the US and abroad.Manage the daily operations of the organization to include: finance, legal, human resources, facilities and staffing.Kept the Executive Director apprised of the state of the ...

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  Ameriprise Financial Services

  • Conshohocken, PA

  • Financial Advisor

    • 2006 - 2007
    • Conshohocken, PA

    For-profit full service financial services organization since 1894 providing financial planning, insurance, investment, lending and credit cards.Provided comprehensive financial planning, protection and investment products and services to clients.Passed the required Financial Industry Regulatory ...

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  New York Theological SeminaryNew York, NY

  • New York, NY

  • President

    • 2002 - 2006
    • New York, NY

    Adjunct Professor (2002 – 2008)A diverse and inclusive community of learning with a historic urban focus. With Christ at its center, prepares women and men for the practice of ministry in congregations, the city, and the world.Presided over a 102 year old multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and inclusiv...

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  American Baptist Churches New Jersey

  • Hamilton, NJ

  • Area Minister

    • 2000 - 2002
    • Hamilton, NJ

    Accountable for more than 100 churches in northern New Jersey.Worked with congregations providing resources to assist them in growth, health and renewal.Served as pastor/counselor to pastors and congregations.Mediated conflicts and other critical issues involving the churches.Identified persons w...

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  Samuel Gompers High School

  • Bronx, NY

  • Teacher/Mentor

    • 1996 - 2001
    • Bronx, NY

    Taught global and American history to students in grades 9 – 12.Served as a mentor teacher to newly assigned teachers to the profession and school, familiarizing them with the rigors of the vocation.Chaired the History Department.Had a 100% pass rate of students passing their standardized test. A...

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  Parkchester Baptist Church

  • Bronx, NY

  • Pastor

    • 1990 - 2000
    • Bronx, NY

    Pastored a multi-staff, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural congregation of more than 350 parishioners.Grew the church from approximately 75 members to 350.Instituted training for lay leaders in the church and community.Initiated community outreach programs to include an after school program for element...

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  US Postal Inspection Service

  • New York, NY

  • Postal Inspector

    • 1978 - 1990
    • New York, NY

    Conducted internal and external audits, as well as criminal investigations on matters related to the integrity of the US Postal Service.

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  Constant Care Community Health Center

  • Baltimore, MD

  • Assistant Controller/Chief Account

    • 1977 - 1978
    • Baltimore, MD

    Assisted Controller in preparing and managing the budget;produced monthly and year end reports; supervised staff of 15.

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  Baltimore City Police Department

  • Baltimore, MD

  • Police Agent/Youth Service Officer

    • 1968 - 1977
    • Baltimore, MD

    Served in Community relations working with youth who were first offenders involving minor, non-violent, offenses. Provided intervention and counseling services as well referrals to outside sources.