Michael Washington
Savannah
Summary
Dynamic leader with a rich background in pastoral counseling and operations management, demonstrated at Dunamis Life Center. Excelled in transforming community service initiatives and enhancing congregational care, leveraging skills in crisis management and public speaking. Proven ability to mentor and inspire, achieving significant improvements in team performance and service delivery.
Focused senior Pastor with more than 12 years of experience in providing spiritual leadership to growing communities and promoting values and purpose of church. Accomplished in driving spiritual foundation of congregation when growing church ministry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Dunamis Life Center
08.2013 - Current
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
Shift Manager
Bojangles
02.2013 - 10.2018
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Scheduled staff to establish adequate coverage during peak business hours.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
Cashier
Jones Red and White Foods
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Education
Ph.D. - Doctorate of Divinity
Faith Walk Christian University
Lafayette08-2019
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
Savannah, GA01-2013
Skills
- Mercy ministry
- Pastoral counseling
- Children's ministry
- Spiritual leadership
- Church planting background
- Congregational care
- Spiritual instruction
- Sermon development
- Sick visitation familiarity
- Organizational leadership
- Crisis management
- Public speaking
- Grief support
- Community service
- Grief counseling
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Developed and introduced several programs to increase engagement and service within community.
- Cut organizational expenses by strengthening operational controls and providing additional opportunities for volunteers by 30%
- Developed and introduced Homeless, Clothing, and Medical programs to increase engagement and service within community.
Certification
- Certified Pastoral Counselor (CPC) - American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
- Ordained Minister Credential - Denominational Church Bodies or Non-denominational Associations.
- Certified Spiritual Director (CSD) - Spiritual Directors International or similar organizations.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Dunamis Life Center
08.2013 - Current
Shift Manager
Bojangles
02.2013 - 10.2018
Cashier
Jones Red and White Foods
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Certified Pastoral Counselor (CPC) - American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
- Ordained Minister Credential - Denominational Church Bodies or Non-denominational Associations.
- Certified Spiritual Director (CSD) - Spiritual Directors International or similar organizations.
Ph.D. - Doctorate of Divinity
Faith Walk Christian University
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
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