DAVID J. WHITMORE
CHAPLAIN/COUNSELOR
**** * ********* ** #**-101 Denver, CO 80239 720-***-****
***************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Compassionate and devoted Chaplain and Counselor dedicated to providing counsel, spiritual guidance and support to individuals, families, and communities. Highly skilled in nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment, leading ceremonies, and offering counseling services.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Counseling
Pastoral Care
Administration and Facilitation
Extensive Medical Expertise
Exceptional Communication, Written, Listening, Interpersonal Skills
Highly Versatile and Adept in Multitasking
Project Management
Organization Management
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Graphic and Web Programs/ToolsExperience
Hope City Church of Colorado – Aurora, CO
Associate Pastor 2023-Present
Oversee the church prayer ministry; facilitate and lead a weekly, Bible-based group designed to assist individuals in overcoming addictions and habits; part of the media ministry, assisting with weekly production of web-based live programming streams.
Heritage Christian Center – Aurora, CO 2015-2023
Associate Pastor
Led the church prayer ministry; facilitated hospital and home prison visits; directed a weekly, Bible-based group designed to assist individuals in overcoming addictions and habits.
Savio House, Inc. – Denver, CO 2006-2012
CBS Worker/Case Manager
Assisted contracted clients from Department of Youth Corrections and Department of Corrections (YOS) programs in reintegration; secured and provided interview preparation, resume writing techniques and employment for youth clients; connected clients with housing, food banks, recreation centers, community outreaches and services that would help sustain their transition; provided case management and reported to probation and parole officers their daily and weekly progress.
Youthtrack, Inc. – Aurora, CO 1999-2003
Assistant Director/Employment Coordinator
Teamed with the Program Director in staff training, evaluation, and scheduling within a youth offender facility; provided facility oversight in the absence of the Director, including budgetary management and account reconciliation; supervised and delivered direction to staff members in maintenance and safety procedures; secured and provided employment for youth clients, creating partnerships with several area employers for employment placement; prepared youth clients for interviews, including dress and communicative techniques, and resume writing.
Spread the WORD Church – Aurora, CO 1997-2015
Senior Pastor
Led and administrated the daily operations, budget and accounting of a non-denominational church committed to the development and growth of the Christian believer, as well as provided family and community development; offered personal and family counseling; prepare and conducted weekly sermons for presentation to approximately 50 members.
Diagnostic Center for Men – Denver, CO 1995-1998
Program Director
Managed the daily clinical operations for a nationwide network of medical practices specializing exclusively in helping men who suffer from various types of sexual dysfunction; Supervised and performed clinical testing and patient education; contacted patients concerning continued treatment, as well as assisted physician in coordinating treatment and therapy.
EDUCATION
Wayne County Community College – Detroit, MI 1987
General Studies
Highland Park Community College – Detroit, MI 1991-1992
Nursing Program
Health One Department of Pastoral Care – Denver, CO 1998
Chaplain (CPE)
Community College of Aurora – Aurora, CO 2001-Present
Web Design
AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS
1979 – Detroit Fire Department Community Service Award Recipient
Member, Detroit Fire Department Speakers Panel
Active AAU Basketball Coach, Colorado Miners 2006-Present
Member, Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance 2004-Present
Active and Current Member, National Council of Pastors, Go Tell It Ministry Worldwide Network of Churches, Detroit, MI
Coach, City of Aurora Youth Basketball 2003 - 2004
Coach, Detroit Yankees Little League Baseball Team, 1977 – 1980