Experience

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  General council of the assemblies of god

  Jan 1994 - now

  Credentialed minister
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  Middletown assembly of god and iglesia vida abundante and middletown asamblea de dios

  Apr 2006 - now

  Lead pastor

  Note: Iglesia Vida Abundante and Iglesia Middletown Asamblea de Dios are Parent Affiliated Churches to Middletown Assembly of God.

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  The bauman group

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2016

  Trainer

  Contract work conducting Corporate Training for • “Scan It” – Stop N Shop Supermarkets• “Mosaic” Inventory Management Training– BJ’s Wholesale Club• Agilysis - Point of Sale Management Training – BJ’s Wholesale Club• Dragon Naturally Speaking Software Training Kiosk Sales• Credit Sales Training - Ace Hardware Stores

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  Asbury park police department

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2020

  Police chaplain

  Duly Sworn Police Chaplain - volunteering at the Asbury Park Police Department

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  Blueseed learning solutions limited

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Trainer

  Working on a contractual basis as a Training Consultant & Associate with BlueSeed Managing & delivering bespoke programs of training & providing operational consultancy to NCR's Self Checkout Customers within the Retail Sector (Walmart) across the United States of America.The training delivery includes both technical training with a key focus on soft skills encompassing communication/ behavioral skills & customer service training.Back office training, cash routines & effective security management coaching are also provided. Show less

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  Middletown twp police dept

  Jan 2017 - now

  Police chaplain

  Appointed Police Chaplain currently volunteering at the Middletown Police Department and Asbury Park Police Department

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  Catholic charities, diocese of trenton

  May 2018 - Aug 2021

  This position provides family preservation therapeutic services with families working as a part of a team coordinating case management services with the Program Family worker and the Child Services Specialist and other service providers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides in-home, strength based and solution focused counseling and educational services to parents and/or children who are in the process of being reunited or have been reunited after the children have been in out of home placement.Provides leadership for the FRP team in developing service plans with families in collaboration with the referring worker.Coordinates of services with the referring worker and other community providers.Provides leadership for the planning and provision of educational workshops, parent training, and family recreational activities.Participates in regular supervisory sessions, case reviews, team meetings and other meetings as required and training is required by the contract or the Agency.Develops an emergency/safety plan with each family.Completes documentation in a way that meets the expectations for content and timeliness as required by the contract and the Agency as well as complete follow ups.Coordinates services with the Family Reunification Family Worker.Performs other special assignments. Show less The Human Trafficking Reunification Advocate (HTRA) is responsible for the intake, coordination, and follow-up of all services to domestic minor and domestic/foreign national adult victims of human trafficking referred for services. Moreover, the family Reunification team rendering Home Studies to United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR.)The HTRA will provide intensive trauma-informed advocacy which includes case management services to victims of trafficking and supports them as they move through different systems until stabilized — addressing: secure housing, navigating the criminal justice system, employment services, and family systems until they graduate from the program and are considered stable. The Family Reunification Program duties will include conducting and completing Home Study reports with the intent to recommend a positive or negative report to USCCB and ORR about the placement of the youth. Conduct training and seminars, providing education to law enforcement, medical personnel, community service providers, educators, and to the community-at-large concerning Human Trafficking. Show less

  • Program Coordinator Family Reunification Safe Passages Program

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Case Manager/Lead Presenter - Human Trafficking

    May 2018 - Jan 2021
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  Corporate chaplains of america

  Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

  Certified chaplain
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  International association of chiefs of police

  Dec 2023 - now

  Police chaplain associate general member
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  Catholic charities, diocese of trenton

  Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  Program coordinator family reunification safe passages program -home study and post release services

  This role involves providing therapeutic services to families aimed at preserving family ties. The services are provided within the framework of a team that coordinates case management services with the Program Family worker, Child Services Specialist, and other service providers.Key Responsibilities:- Deliver in-home counseling and educational services that are strength-based and solution-focused to parents and/or children who are either in the process of being reunited or have been reunited after the children have been in out-of-home placement.- Lead the FRP team in developing service plans with families in consultation with the referring worker.- Coordinate services with the referring worker and other community providers.- Lead the planning and provision of educational workshops, parent training, and family recreational activities.- Attend regular supervisory sessions, case reviews, team meetings, and other meetings as required. Attend training sessions required by the contract or the Agency.- Develop an emergency/safety plan with each family.- Complete documentation that meets the expectations for content and timeliness as required by the contract and the Agency. Complete follow-ups.- Coordinate services with the Family Reunification Family Worker.- Carry out any other special assignments as required. Show less

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  Interfaith-rise

  Sept 2024 - now

  Director regional office (monmouth & ocean counties)

  As the Regional Office Director for Interfaith RISE in Monmouth & Ocean Counties, I lead and manage a dedicated team of professionals. Together, we are committed to the comprehensive resettlement of refugees, overseeing all facets of the process, from pre-arrival planning to providing core services and ongoing, long-term support. Our collective effort ensures a seamless transition for refugees.In this capacity, I spearhead strategic initiatives and coordinate efforts to deliver trauma-informed, victim-centered care. This approach prioritizes refugees' unique needs and experiences, ensuring their journey toward integration and self-sufficiency is met with empathy, understanding, and respect. By fostering a collaborative environment, I ensure that our team is empowered to provide holistic support tailored to each individual's circumstances, facilitating their successful adaptation and thriving within our communities. Involved in donor development. Show less