J. Richard Weidman, Jr. Healthcare Management

addxlw@r.postjobfree.com 843-***-**** Myrtle Beach

Dedicated manager with extensive experience in healthcare and spiritual leadership. Over 15+ years in pastoral leadership in healthcare and hospice setting that led to subject matter expertise in the organization, management, and administration of healthcare entities. Solid track record of developing programs that lead to increase in membership, fundraising, and services available.

Areas of Expertise include:

Healthcare Administration

Program Management

Budgeting & Cost Control

Communication

Project Management

Sales & Marketing Strategy

Operations Management

Growth Initiatives

Leadership

Professional Experience

Heartland Hospice • Myrtle Beach, SC• May 2018 to Present

Spiritual Care Coordinator (Chaplain)

Support patients, caregivers, family, friends, and hospice staff with spiritual care and counseling. Contribute to the planning and execution of memorial services.

Christ the Servant Lutheran Church • Conway, SC • September 2014 to May 2018

Senior Pastor

Delivered spiritual leadership and project management for a 300-member church.

Key Accomplishments:

Designed follow-up program to engage with first-time guests to increase attendance and boost community ties within the church.

Grew weekly attendance from 110 to 225 attenders.

Increased membership roll by 102 in 3.5 years.

Improved financial contributions by 25% each year over 3.5 years as a result of follow-up program.

Reduced organization’s debt by 46% in 3.5 years with strategic management.

Developed and implemented a solar energy program that cut annual energy costs by 13%.

Raised $30K in 18 months with the implementation of the Columbarium Project that resulted in a cash reserve fund for future expenses.

Boosted ministry team participation by 20% in 3.5 years.

Heartland Hospice • Myrtle Beach, SC • April 2012 to January 2015

Spiritual Care (Chaplain) & Bereavement Coordinator

Counseled and supported patients, caregivers, family, friends, and hospice staff. Supported the care for patients in a hospice setting. Assisted in memorial services. Engage in multiple roles including volunteer coordinator, bereavement coordinator, and spiritual care coordinator.

Key Accomplishments:

Grew volunteer program by 60% through recruiting, training, and retaining 12 new members in 9 months.

Increased volunteer hours from 2% to 7% within 9 months.

Founded monthly grief support groups to serve the communities in Horry and Georgetown counties.

Established and managed Camp Caring Hearts, a children’s grief camp to help children and their families cope with loss of a loved one.

Instituted and directed an equine therapy program as a supplement to the Camp Caring Hearts Grief Camp.

Regency Hospice • Garden City, SC • November 2010 to March 2012

PRN Chaplain

Educated and guided hospice staff in spiritual care, principals, and practices. Provided care, counseling, and support to patients, caregivers, family, and friends.

Brightwater Senior Living Community • Myrtle Beach, SC • April 2009 to October 2014

Pastoral Services

Spearheaded non-denominational worship services. Served attendees in crisis including those hospitalized, sick, and home-bound by circumstances.

Eagle Crest Retirement Community • Myrtle Beach, SC • June 2005 to October 2014

Pastoral Services

Delivered non-denominational worship services to the community. Served the community with spiritual leadership services for both groups and individuals.

Prudential Burroughs & Chapin Realty & Coldwell Banker • Myrtle Beach, SC • April 2005 to September 2007

Broker Associate & Realtor Associate

Assisted clients real estate and brokerage services. Developed all sales and marketing materials including print, billboards, mailers, fliers, and postcards.

Key Accomplishments:

Invented the “Oceanfront Guru” branding that delivered sales growth from $4.7M in 2003 to $20.6M in 2004.

Improved sales production from $3.1M in 2000 to $6.9M in 2001 and then $15.5M in 2002.

Education

Certificate in Lutheran Studies,

Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary • Charlotte, NC

Master of Divinity,

Bethany Divinity College and Seminary • Dothan, AL

Bachelor of Science, Bible,

Philadelphia Biblical University • Langhorne, PA

Professional & Community Involvement

Certified Dementia Specialist,

Arnold School on Aging, University of South Carolina

Certified Small Group Facilitator and Educator

Alzheimer’s Association, South Carolina Chapter

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