Edwin R. Arevalo, Jr., M.Div., M.S.C.C.

Experience

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  Church of the Servant CRC

  Jun 2002 - Mar 2007

  Minister to Youth

  Encouraged students in their personal faith and spiritual beliefs through their college years and into adulthood through intentional focus on Scripture, prayer, worship, service, and fellowship.-Organized and led several short-term work projects in Canada, South Dakota, Mississippi, and New Mexico.-Effectively provided pastoral care to the youth and their families.-Partnered with parents to create a Parent Advisory care team.

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  Oasis Community Church

  Mar 2007 - Aug 2009

  Youth Pastor

  Diligently worked towards counselling students, uniting families, and fostering personal, emotional and spiritual growth.-Mentored a team of 22 adult and 12 student leaders to guide and direct the ministry.-Led the youth through engaging events, service projects, worship services, and life-impacting retreats.

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  Nordstrom Rack

  Nov 2009 - Jan 2011

  Loss Prevention Manager

  Leading fashion retailer offering compelling clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and kidsConsistently drove productivity in an effort to reduce shrinkage through effective management skills. Oversaw Internal and External shrinkage opportunities for the Nordstrom Rack store at Bergen Town Centre. Developed and executed innovative strategies to investigate loss and bring cases to closure. Identified ORC groups, strategized effective theft resolutions and collaborated with local, state and federal law enforcement for prosecution. -Scheduled and led specialized training sessions regarding internal theft investigations (e.g. Daily Overnight Access Review, Over/Shorts, Merchandise Theft, etc.). -Communicated trends and provided direct feedback to Regional Loss Prevention and provided solutions to enhance the loss prevention program. -Managed monthly operations, team schedules and budgets. -Oversaw a team of 2 agents.-Recruited, hired, trained and developed Loss Prevention Agents. -Utilized exception-based reporting to analyze shrinkage reports to identify theft trends. Show less

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  Nordstrom

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  Loss Prevention Manager

  Leading fashion retailer offering compelling clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and kidsConsistently drove productivity in an effort to reduce shrinkage through effective management skills. Oversaw Internal and External shrinkage opportunities for the Short Hills Full-Line store. Developed and executed innovative strategies to investigate loss and bring cases to closure. Identified ORC groups, strategized effective theft resolutions and collaborated with local, state and federal law enforcement for prosecution. -Scheduled and led specialized training sessions regarding internal theft investigations (e.g. Daily Overnight Access Review, Over/Shorts, Merchandise Theft, etc.). -Communicated trends and provided direct feedback to Regional and Corporate Loss Prevention and provided solutions to enhance the loss prevention program. -Managed monthly operations, team schedules and budgets. -Oversaw a team of 5 agents.-Recruited, hired, trained and developed Loss Prevention Agents. -Utilized exception-based reporting to analyze shrinkage reports to identify theft trends. Show less

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  Nordstrom

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Area Loss Prevention Manager

  Leading fashion retailer offering compelling clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and kids. Flagship store of the Southeast RegionConsistently drove productivity in an effort to reduce shrinkage through effective management skills. Oversaw Internal and External shrinkage opportunities for 3 stores (1 Full-Line, 2 Rack) in the Northeast Region. Developed and executed innovative strategies to investigate loss and bring cases to closure. Identified ORC groups, strategized effective theft resolutions and collaborated with local, state and federal law enforcement for prosecution. -Facilitated 1 new store opening and 1 relocation by conducting site evaluations, pre-install visits, camera installations, and operations walkthroughs. -Scheduled and led specialized training sessions regarding internal theft investigations (e.g. Daily Overnight Access Review, Over/Shorts, Merchandise Theft, etc.). -Communicated trends and provided direct feedback to Regional and Corporate Loss Prevention and provided solutions to enhance the loss prevention program. -Managed monthly operations, team schedules and travel budgets. -Oversaw a team of 10 agents among 3 stores-Recruited, hired, trained and developed Loss Prevention Agents. -Utilized exception-based reporting to analyze shrinkage reports to identify theft trends. Show less

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  Capital Health (US)

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Chaplain Intern

  Through the CPE program at Capital Health, received education in clinical pastoral education, pastoral psychotherapy, pastoral counseling, as well as clinical chaplaincy.-Challenged my personal growth, professional development and unique integration of the personal and professional. -Able to offer spiritual and emotional support for patients, their families, and staff.-Provided counsel on end-of-life issues as well as ethical concerns while offering support in crisis.At United Methodist Homes, provided on-campus chaplaincy services for residents, their families and staff.-Individual visits with residents and their families.-Led prayer services and Bible studies.-Provided hospice care, grief counseling and support, and multi-denominational programs. Show less

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  Capital Health (US)

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Palliative Chaplain Resident

  Four consecutive Magnet® recognitions for excellence in nursingGained specialist-level expertise in assessing and addressing the spiritual and existential needs of patients, families and staff through the provision of comprehensive spiritual screening, assessment and interventions, including pastoral counseling and crisis intervention, consultation, education, and support. Fully-integrated member of the interdisciplinary Palliative Care team, responsible for the provision of supportive services such as debriefings and education for staff. Collaborated with the Palliative Care team in respecting and providing cultural, emotional and spiritual/religious competent patient and family-centered care. -Consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments.-Participated in program development and quality improvement initiatives.-Practiced evidence-based care and took responsibility for continued professional development. Show less

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  Serenity Hospice Care

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  Hospice Chaplain

  Accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program), a highly respected independent, not-for-profit accrediting body for community-based health care organizationsIn conjunction with the Interdisciplinary team, dedicated to promoting a state of serenity of mind, body and soul for patients and their families. Collaborated with families in providing quality and compassionate hospice care. -Responsible for assessing the spiritual and religious needs of patients and their families.-Arranged for the provision of spiritual and religious support in accordance with family’s wishes.-Supported families in the bereavement process. Show less

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  Greenwood House Hospice

  Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

  Spiritual Counselor/Bereavement Coordinator

  Comprehensive provider of wellness-focused senior lifestyles and health care servicesIn conjunction with the Interdisciplinary team, responsible for the provision of non-denominational spiritual care services to patients, families, significant others and/or caregivers. Assisted family members and significant others in coping with grief and loss issues related to death. -Coordinated, implemented, and documented a 13-month Bereavement Plan of Care follow-up program for the family following the death of a hospice patient.-Supported the bereavement needs of families/significant others through mailings, support groups, individual and group counseling, memorial services and other assistance. Show less

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  Hackensack Meridian Health

  Jan 2021 - now

  Serve as a pastoral care faculty member with training responsibility for 5 clinical pastoral education interns undergoing extended units of training pursuing certification as clinical chaplains according to the standards of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy. Responsibilities include:-Collaborate in the development of training curriculum.-Provide instructional and classroom didactics (online), assigning outside reading pertinent to the area of inquiry. -Provide individual supervision and facilitating group work for inter-relational group processes. Show less

  • Manager, Pastoral Care Services

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Supervisor-In-Training

    Jan 2021 - now
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  Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

  Chaplain

  Nationally accredited, 355-bed regional medical centerIn conjunction with the Interdisciplinary team, provided Pastoral Care presence through developing and providing services designed to meet the religious and/or spiritual needs of patients, their families, as well as the hospital staff. Coordinated the sacramental needs of patients with the Catholic diocese, as well as develop local contacts with area churches and pastors to meet the needs of our patients (Ash Wednesday, Sabbath, etc.).-Designed, implemented, and host Spiritual Services and/or Memorial Services for various Units when applicable.-Collaborate with various Business-Related Groups within the hospital to promote spiritual care throughout all cultures and groups (LGBTQ+, Veterans, Hispanic, etc.). Show less