Minister, Educator, skilled in pastoral care and conflict resolution
Resume:
REV. ANDRÉ L. CLANTON
Gaithersburg, MD *****
abgi1d@r.postjobfree.com
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Certificate of Ordination
October 2007
License to the Gospel Ministry
July 2002
Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training
Certification, July 2010
Gehring Academy
Association of Student Conduct Administration
EDUCATION
George Mason University
Master of Philosophy, May 2017
Major: Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Ministry with Excellence
Expository Preaching, April 2009
Sermon Development and Delivery
Liberty University
Course Work – Master of Divinity, August 2006 – May 2007
Major: Pastoral Counseling
Emory University, Chandler School of Theology
Course Work - Master of Divinity, August 2005 – May 2006
Major: Pastoral Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Education, December 1999
Major: Education Administration
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Bachelor of Arts, May 1996
Major: Justice and Public Policy Minor: English
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Ministry and Evangelism
Taught bible study and Sunday School regularly
Served as Director of Christian Education
Served as Director of the Teens Ministry
Served as worship leader
Started and advised campus ministries at universities in Michigan and Georgia
Started youth choir at Second Baptist Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Started the Men’s Ministry at Bald Rock Baptist Church in Conyers, GA
Served as a Chaplain Intern in a prison ministry program at Metro State Prison in Atlanta, GA
Served as Choir Director at various churches and universities
Served in the Bus Ministry
Served in college outreach ministry
Student Engagement
Served as a new student orientation leader
Served as a first-year experiential learning facilitator
Worked with enrollment on minority recruitment and retention
Accompanied students on alternative spring break activities
Taught First-Year Experience and Freshman Seminar courses
Assessed first-year and sophomore student academic achievement
Provided programming for specific student populations
Facilitated faulty-in-residence programs with residence life staff and academic affairs
Advised residence hall associations and worked with student government associations
Worked with various community service organizations to provide service opportunities for students
Multicultural Affairs and Diversity
Facilitated campus discussion groups to address issues of diversity and racism
Assisted in program planning for black history month, MLK Day, and various multicultural awareness celebrations
Worked with multicultural affairs office during summer with incoming minority students
Worked with admissions offices in recruitment of minority students by attending college fairs
Presented on issues surrounding affirmative action, diversity, African American men, and spirituality
Advised a black Greek organization, black student associations, gospels choirs, and student organized spiritual groups
Provided diversity training and presentations for various student leader groups and residence life staffs
Submitted grants for the African American Male Initiative and Student African American Brotherhood programs
MINISTERIAL SERVICE
Associate Minister, The Peoples Community Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD (January 2013 – Present)
Associate Minister, Mount Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA (December 2010 – October 2012)
Associate Minister, Bald Rock Baptist Church, Conyers, GA (November 2004 – November 2010)
Chaplain Intern, Metro State Prison, Atlanta, GA (August 2005 – December 2005)
Associate Minister, Second Baptist Church, Ann Arbor, MI (July 2002 – May 2004)
Choir Director, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Spotsylvania, VA (January 1998 – December 1999)
WORK HISTORY
Associate Director of Student Conduct, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA (Oct. 2013-Present)
Associate Director, Capstone On-Campus Management, College Park, MD (Sept. 2012 – Oct. 2013)
Director of Student Conduct, Life University, Marietta, GA (Mar. 2011 – Sept. 2012)
Assistant Director of Student Conduct, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA (Oct. 2008 – Mar. 2011)
Security Officer, Thorpe Enterprises, Atlanta, GA (Jun. 2008 – Oct. 2008)
Assistant Director of Residence Life, Oxford College of Emory University, Atlanta, GA (Jun. 2004-May 2008)
Apartments Manager – Facilities Coordinator, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI (Nov. 2001– May 2004)
Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA (Jun. 2001-Nov. 2001)
Area Complex Director, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI (Jan. 2000- May 2001)
Graduate Resident Director, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA (Aug. 1997 – Dec. 1999)
Resident Director, Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA (Aug. 1996 – May 1997)
ACTIVITIES
Member, Association for Christians in Student Development (2011 – Present)
Member, Association of Student Conduct Administration (2013-Present)
Co-Chair, Membership Committee, Association of Student Conduct Administration (2012 - 2013)
Chair, Conflict Resolution Committee, Association of Student Conduct Administration (2011 – 2012)
President, Laker Angels Club (2010 – 2011)
Advisor, Student African American Brotherhood (2009 - 2011)
Co-coordinator, African American Male Initiative (2008 – 2011)
REFERENCES
Reverend Haywood Robinson III, Pastor
The Peoples Community Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD
Reverend Mark J. Lyons, Former Pastor
Second Baptist Church, Ann Arbor, MI
Minister Ahmassi Harris, Associate Minister
The Peoples Community Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD
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