Victor Franklin Adams Email: ***********@*****.***
**** ******* **** *****: 901-***-****
Memphis, TN 38117
Objective
I am seeking opportunities with non-profit agencies to develop their mission and brand, by using the best of my
abilities, coupled with the desire to challenge myself daily, to exceed corporate standards, and to accomplish set goals
as a priority in all that I do.
Work Experience
Youth Director First Presbyterian Church
PCUSA
2/2001 - 7/2001 Pensacola, FL
• Lead Bible Study with youth
• Planned and prepared youth trips
• Taught Sunday School Lessons
Young Adult Volunteer PCUSA Belfast, Northern Ireland
08/2001 - 08/2002
• Worked as a Counselor to At Risk Youth with the Link Family Community Center in Newtownards,
Northern Ireland
• Also worked as a Youth Director for Stormont Presbyterian Church in Belfast.
• Taught Sunday School
• Lead Bible study with youth
• Lead Mission Trips
Paralegal Bruce Childers Attorney at Law
01/2003 – 07/2003 Pensacola, FL
• Responsible for case study research
• Kept Files and court papers up to date
• Arranged and handled court date appointments
Youth Director Woodland Presbyterian Church PCUSA
10/2003 – 08/2004 Memphis, TN
• Lead Bible Study with youth
• Planned and prepared youth trips
• Taught Sunday School Lessons
Chaplain Intern St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
11/1/2006 – 08/30/2007 Memphis, TN
• Responsible for visiting the Leukemia and BMT patient’s
• Wrote Spiritual assessments for patient’s
• Entered patient notes into the system
Resident Chaplain (CPE) Veterans Administration Hospital
09/4/2007 – 08/15/2008 Memphis, TN
• Responsible for patients on the Spinal Cord Injury wards
• Preached in the weekly chapel service
• Managed small groups with in the mental health ward
• Participated in VA events as a Chaplain Service representative
• Lead a Memorial service for the patient families (every three months)
• Assisted with recruiting volunteers for operation Homecoming for returning Vets and their families.
• Received the John G. Patterson Award for Significant Contributions in Pastoral Care
Family Counselor/Transitional Living Specialist (Anaya Partnership) Youth Villages
08/18/2008 – 05/26/2009 Memphis, TN
• Maintained case loads for both Transitional Living and Intercept cases
• Training of new team members to Anaya Partnership
• Completing of weekly treatment plans
• Attended court dates and community meetings
• Completing of weekly documents for Intensive in home counseling
• Completing of weekly documents for Transitional Living counseling
Clinical Liaison (Anaya Partnership) Youth Villages
06/1/2009- 05/07/2010 Memphis, TN
03/2/11 – 1/18/2013
• Lead team meetings and consultation sessions when needed by supervisor
• Local Trainer for the Voice Recorder Dragon system for the Mid-town office.
• Participant of the Emerging Leaders Program within Youth Villages
• Assisted with training of new counselors on policies and family sessions
• Lead trainer on new data procedures and data entry for the office.
• TL specialist who assisted adults in completing their educational goals (college/High School
diplomas/GED) and finding employment for the clients.
Clinical Supervisor (Anaya Partnership)
05/09/2010 ~ 03/1/2011
• Submitted weekly reports to the Regional Supervisor in Red Flag meetings
• Tracked Score Card and cycle time through Documentation and Hard Charts.
• Responsible for training of new counselors to the Treatment process of Youth Villages
• Developed counselors through individuals and created Development Plans for them to strengthen
their skills
• Held Team meetings weekly to address the direction of services with our Families.
• Reviewed Treatment Plans for compliance of care and needs.
• Assisted with case coverage in order to continue the intensity of services.
Proficient Skills
Trained in Leadership development through Franklin Covey training courses.
Trained in Crucial Conversations through Franklin Covey
Inaugural class of Emerging Leaders with Youth Villages
Proficient in Public Speaking
Education
B.A. Interdisciplinary Humanities 8/1995 – 12/1999
University of West Florida
Focus on History, Philosophy, and Religion
Masters of Divinity 8/2003 – 12/2006
Memphis Theological Seminary
Focus on Pastoral Counseling
Masters in Business Administration (Just accepted) 4/15/2013 – Present
Southern New Hampshire University
Focus on Healthcare Management