Director Human Resources or Director of Programs

Published on June 2016 | Categories: Documents | Downloads: 38 | Comments: 0 | Views: 341
of 2
Download PDF   Embed   Report

Director Human Resources, Director of Programs, with 26 years experience looking for a Middle Management position.

Comments

Content

Chaplain (Colonel) Thomas E. Preston 8826 McKenzie Farm Drive Ooltewah, TN 37363 Cell: 703-336-9791 Work: 703-697-9015 Email: [email protected] Objective Experienced Presbyterian, PC (USA), minister/chaplain seeking an opportunity to engage in chaplain ministry, human resources or non-profit fields. Retiring fro m the U.S. Army January 2011. My last military move will be in January 2011 to relocate to Ooltewah, TN where we've built our home. Qualifications Summary * More than 30 years experience as a full-time civilian minister and active duty military chaplain. * Completed two basic and two advanced quarters of Clinical Pastoral Education * Basic and Advanced Training in Army Suicide Prevention at Menninger Clinic * Skilled in working in multi-cultural, religiously pluralistic settings which p rovide opportunities for spiritual growth in counseling, preaching and other spi ritual endeavors. * Highly accomplished and sought-after preacher and speaker * Vast experience in managing projects from conception to completion. * Strong analytic and problem solving skills, skilled in decision-making, organi zation, and analysis of information. * Expert interpersonal skills in supervision and leadership of junior officers. * Extensive experience in working personnel issues, career guidance and professi onal counseling * Received Military Top Secret level security clearance (TS-SCI) * Senior Pastor for 10 different Protestant Chapel congregations during military career. Education * U.S. Army Clinical Pastoral Education Center, Fort Benning, GA. Four Quarters of CPE Certification (1994) * Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC, Master of Divinity (1984) * University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, und eclared minor in music (1976) Military Work Experience * Currently serve as the Executive Director of the Armed Forces Chaplains Board, Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 2009 - Present * Command Chaplain, U.S. Army Garrison, Stuttgart, Germany (2007-2009) * Division Chaplain, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas/Multi-National Divi sion Baghdad Chaplain (2004-2007) * Chief, Personnel Operations and Strength Management, Forces Command (FORSCOM) Chaplain's Office, Fort McPherson, GA (2002-2004) * Garrison Chaplain, Fort McPherson/Fort Gillem, GA (2001-2002) * Brigade Chaplain, Engineer Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA (1 998-2001) * Brigade Chaplain, 501st Corps Support Group, Camp Red Cloud, Korea (1997-1998) * Family Life Chaplain, Fort Huachuca, AZ (1994-1997) * Student, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Center, Fort Benning, GA (1993-199 4) * Battalion Combat Chaplain, 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Armored Division (Germ

any)(1985-1992) Military Duties * Served as liaison between the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Chief s of Chaplains of the Army, Navy and Air Force, advising the Secretary of Defens e on policy matters and/or proposed legislation pertaining to the free exercise of religion of military personnel * Advised Commanders of Installations and Divisions (Colonels and General Office rs) concerning their religious program and spiritual well-being of their communi ties of 20,000 or more. * Managed Religious Support budgets up to and in excess of $1,000,000 and constr uction projects of religious facilities of over $750,000. * Supervised a staff of 8 chaplains, 2 religious education directors, 1 secretar y, 47 contractors and 210 volunteers supporting the religious programs of milit ary communities to include 14 weekly services in three chapels providing worship opportunities to Catholics, Protestants, Jewish and Muslim personnel and their families (Stuttgart) * Trained, prepared, supervised and led a team of 124 Chaplains and Chaplain Ass istants into a combat theater (Iraq) * Managed the assignments, career progression, and chaplain positions for 410 ch aplains across the Continental United States * Researched and analyzed total Army force changes and potential impact on chapl ain positions. * Regularly provided written evaluations of performance of subordinate officer a nd non-commissioned officers * Served as the senior Family Life Chaplain of a military community providing ma rriage and family counseling, retreats and programs to enhance family relationsh ips Civilian Work Experience * Became a Minister of Word and Sacrament of the Presbyterian Church (USA) - Wes tern Kentucky Presbytery Aug 2003 * Pastor, White Level Baptist Church, Louisburg, NC (1984-1985) * Assoc. Pastor and Minister of Music, Longview Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC (198 3-1984) * Assistant Pastor and Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, Sweetwater, TN ( 1976-1982) Personal * Married to Jana Wood Preston for thirty-seven years. She is also an accomplis hed vocalist. We have three children and seven grandchildren. * Member of the Western Kentucky Presbytery since 2003 currently serving outside the bounds of the Presbytery. My wife and I currently attend Fairfax Presbyter ian Church, Fairfax. VA * Interests/Hobbies: Singing, Saxophone, Hunting, Fishing, Automotive

Sponsor Documents

Or use your account on DocShare.tips

Hide

Forgot your password?

Or register your new account on DocShare.tips

Hide

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link to create a new password.

Back to log-in

Close