John Robison

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Laurel, Maryland 20707, United States of America

Home Phone: 301-***-****

Cell Phone: 301-***-****

aczoi5@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

A position in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care that will utilize education, training, experience, and abilities.

Accomplishments

•Demonstrated ability to meet the needs of parishioners, dependable, hard working, reliable, and punctual.

•Work well as a team member or independently.

•Public speaking and presentation experience.

Capabilities

•Mediation and problem solving skills.

• Time spent studying and practicing Spiritual Direction.

•Experience as a care giver and support persons who are critically ill. Employment History

Clerk, Augsburg Fortress. Austin, TX

5/98 - 4/01

Analyzed customer requirements for future products. Dealt tactfully and effectively with difficult customers. Communicated with customers daily. Communicated information clearly and accurately. Built a rapport with customers and proposed different products and services based on their account history to help minimize their monthly bill. Answered inbound sales calls and assisted customers with catalog purchases.Developed credibility and confidence with customers. Trained in and maintained excellent interpersonal and communication skills that complement proven creative problem solving capabilities.

Receptionist, Donna L. Crary, LLC. 400 Montrose Ave, Laurel, MD 20707

8/02 - 9/03

Answered incoming calls, made appointments, and called other offices for meetings. Sorted and sent out mail. Acquired excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the public and coworkers. Answered five line switchboard with 4 extensions, set appointments, and used message center.Answered phones, greeted customers, and assisted clients with inquiries.Communicated clearly and respectfully to customers.Answered calls, entered data, faxed, typed, and made outbound follow- up calls.Composed, edited, and produced memos, reports, and other correspondence, including transcription of confidential material from handwritten sources.

Substitute Teacher, Prince Georges County Public Schools. Laurel High School

9/04 - 11/11

Taught a variety of grade levels and subjects as a long-term and short-term substitute. Demonstrated diplomacy and forbearance in dealing with parents, students, and coworkers. Controlled behavioral problems through a structured behavior modification system . Counseled pupils when adjustment and academic Locked

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problems arose. Counseled students in academic and non-academic deficiencies, resolved problems, and made referrals. Designed lessons to encourage and increase self-confidence through role-playing. Exhibited patience, ability, and desire to work with children who have special needs. Assisted English and Social Studies teachers with lessons and activities. Maintained classroom order, and instilled positive study habits and an appreciation for learning. Led small groups in math and reading assignments. Planned and taught reading, history, and English to a variety of levels. Kept attendance and grade records. Education For Ministry Mentor, University of the South. St Marks Episcopal Church Howard County, Maryland

8/04 - 6/12

Implemented curriculum sent by University of the South for graduate level seminars on theological education and spiritual formation. Created a risk free environment, full of resources and opportunities. Counseled pupils when adjustment and academic problems arose. Incorporated technology in all aspects of the curriculum. Guided religious and spiritual activities of the program including retreats, days of reflection, prayer services, and encounter sessions. Led small groups in reading assignments.

Curate, Emmaus Faith Community. 11301 Neelsville Church Rd, Germantown, MD 20876

3/16 - Present

Serves as assistant to the Pastor, providing pastoral care as needed to parishioners.

Leads worship twice a month and preaches at least the often. Also serves as Diocesan outreach officer to the LGBTQA community. Education

Systematic and Ascetic Theology

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 100 E. 27th Street Austin, Texas 78705

6/01

Bachelor of Arts, History

Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Dr. Elkins, WV 26241 5/98

GPA: 3.56. Additional course work in education, art history, and computer art

.Contributed to the College and surrounding community with activities through Alpha Phi Omega, a coeducational service fraternity. Expenses financed through part-time employment, scholarships and financial aid. Was an active member of the Student Assembly, and College Senate serving both bodies as Parliamentarian. Laurel High School, 8000 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707 6/94

Certificate, Mentor

University of the South, 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee TN 37383 1/00

References

Available upon request.

Organizations

Priest, The Old Catholic Church, Provence of the United States

(TOCUSA), 1/15 - Present. I am a fully ordained Presbyter (Priest) in the Old Catholic faith, as of July 23 2016.

I am licensed to preform all of the functions of my office such as administer the Sacraments and Preach.

Priest, Old Catholic Diocese of Washington, 11301 Neelsville Church Rd, Germantown, MD 20876, 1/15 - Present. I serve as Curate to a Parish of the Diocese, and am actively working to establish a new, separate parish in the Laurel, MD area.

In addition, I serve as the Outreach Officer to the LGBTQA community. Associate, Episcopal Carmel of St Teresa (ECST), 123 Little New York Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911, 8/01 - Present.

I have received formation in Carmelite Spirituality and practice, as well as the practice of pastoral and spiritual friendship.

Through the auspices of ECST I have attended several seminars and lectures by leading scholars in these fields.

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