I am originally from Portmore, Jamaica. Has a
daughter (Kaijah, 6) and son (Kahreem, 1). Married
for seven (7) years now to (Kadian). Second of two
(2) children. Got saved in 1995. Have been doing
full-time ministry for twenty-one (210 years now.
Pastoring for eighteen years (18).
My motto in life is "Be the change you want to see in your society." Loves ministry and love young
people and seeing them be the best version of
themselves. Love leading worship and directing
and developing choir members. Love teaching
and preaching the Word of God, and has a great
passion for evangelism and discipleship.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Church of God in Ontario - Worship Leader
Brampton, Ontario • 06/2021 - Current
WORK HISTORY
Coordinated music and special vocals for
worship services.
•
Performed as versatile vocalist and
instrumentalist to support inspirational worship
services.
•
Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for
congregation.
•
Led and inspired worship team members and
guided team in following church processes,
guidelines and mission.
•
Developed programs for holidays and unique
events.
•
Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship
teams.
•
• Supported pastor in discerning and meeting
SKILLS
• Active Listening
• Outreach Initiatives
• Pastoral Counseling
• Active Member Engagement
• Music Production
• Arranging Music
• Worship Service Planning
• Administrative Leadership
• Compassionate Care
• Youth Ministry
• Critical Thinking
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Spiritual Care
• Sermon Writing
• Vocational Education
• Time Management
• Educational Programs
• Committee Leadership
• Biblical Stewardship
• Crisis Response
• Community Outreach Programs
• Choir Rehearsals
• Professional Relationships
• Performance Plans
• Small Group Leadership
• Team Meetings
• Complex Problem-Solving
• Social Perceptiveness
• Constructive Feedback
• Student Leadership
• College Ministry
• Family Support
• Needs Awareness
• Christian Education
• Special Events Performances
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A: Brampton, ON L6T 3L9
Church of God in Ontario - Summer Camp Worker
Brampton, Ontario • 08/2017 - Current
spiritual needs and helped church members and
guests develop sense of belonging.
Held worship team accountable for facilitating
God-inspired worship and continually
encouraged, equipped and empowered
volunteers.
•
Provided spiritual care through visitation,
counseling and prayer.
•
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote
sermons and worked with key church leaders to
carry out church mission.
•
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship
and service opportunities.
•
Officiated special services such as weddings,
funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
•
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible
biblical stewardship.
•
Raised congregational awareness of needs and
contributions of youth to church life and
operations.
•
Led groups of children safely through variety of
camp activities.
•
Implemented camp activities fostering physical,
social and emotional growth.
•
Cared for personal and health needs of disabled
campers.
•
Walked alongside troubled or homesick campers
during day hikes and expeditions.
•
Washed dishes, mowed lawns and cleaned
toilets in rotation with other volunteers.
•
Inspected camp equipment regularly and
notified director of items in need of repair.
•
Maintained clean, organized and safe physical
environment both indoors and outside.
•
Provided clear instruction to activity and
program participants to deliver fun and safety.
•
Supervised camper activities to address
behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and
inclusivity.
•
Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions,
verifying correct meals and snacks were given to
•
Bethel Bible College of The Caribbean
Mandeville, Jamaica
No Degree: Diploma in Theology
I completed a Diploma in Theology and
graduated in 2004.
Bethel Bible College of The Caribbean
Mandeville, Jamaica • 05/2001
No Degree: Biblical Studies
I completed a Certificate in Biblical
Studies
EDUCATION
Bramalea Church of God - Youth Pastor
Brampton, Ontario • 02/2017 - 10/2022
Bramalea Church of God - Worship Leader
Brampton, Ontario • 02/2017 - 10/2022
campers.
Kept athletic and games equipment and
facilities organized and maintained.
•
Transported and escorted program participants
to and from activities and on field trips.
•
Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of
participants in development of events and
programs.
•
Planned weekly groups as well as special events
and overnight retreats.
•
Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all
expenses.
•
Raised congregational awareness of needs and
contributions of youth to church life and
operations.
•
Scheduled and managed teams of youth
volunteers.
•
Shared valuable life experiences with youths
aged 12 to 35 to promote positive self-esteem
and improve social skills.
•
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to
increase church members' service throughout
community.
•
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible
biblical stewardship.
•
Provided spiritual care through visitation,
counseling and prayer.
•
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote
sermons and worked with key church leaders to
carry out church mission.
•
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship
and service opportunities.
•
Officiated special services such as weddings,
funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
•
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and
efficiently.
•
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and
willingness to help wherever needed.
•
Bramalea Church of God - Choir Director
Brampton, ON • 02/2017 - 10/2022
Coordinated music and special vocals for
worship services.
•
Performed as versatile vocalist and
instrumentalist to support inspirational worship
services.
•
Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for
congregation.
•
Led and inspired worship team members and
guided team in following church processes,
guidelines and mission.
•
Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship
teams.
•
Developed programs for holidays and unique
events.
•
Supported pastor in discerning and meeting
spiritual needs and helped church members and
guests develop sense of belonging.
•
Held worship team accountable for facilitating
God-inspired worship and continually
encouraged, equipped and empowered
volunteers.
•
Provided spiritual care through visitation,
counseling and prayer.
•
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote
sermons and worked with key church leaders to
carry out church mission.
•
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship
and service opportunities.
•
Officiated special services such as weddings,
funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
•
Raised congregational awareness of needs and
contributions of youth to church life and
operations.
•
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible
biblical stewardship.
•
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to
daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
•
Organized and led recruiting initiatives to
maximize program outreach.
•
Arranged music, solos and instrumental
accompaniment for special performances.
•
Cavaliers New Testament Church of God - Senior
Pastor
Kingston, Jamaica • 01/2016 - 10/2016
Submitted, managed and complied with
established budgets.
•
Provided oversight and administration for all
music programs.
•
Composed and led performances for both vocal
and instrumental music.
•
Coordinated, planned and led practices for
musical components of church services.
•
Conducted rehearsals to keep performers
prepared for performances.
•
Worked with both adults and children and
shaped approaches to align with student
experience level and musical knowledge.
•
Maintained calendars of events and assisted in
event planning.
•
Determined voices, instruments, harmonic
structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances
required to achieve effects desired in each
musical composition.
•
Collaborated with performers and producers to
determine and achieve desired sound for
production.
•
Attended regular practices and private lessons
to hone skills.
•
Directed groups at rehearsals and live or
recorded performances to achieve desired
effects such as tonal and harmonic balance
dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
•
Consulted with directors and producers to
determine placement of musical cues and
coordinate artistic vision.
•
Auditioned and selected performers for musical
presentations.
•
Used gestures to shape music being played,
communicating desired tempo, volume and
other performance aspects.
•
Positioned members within groups to obtain
balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
•
Oversaw administration and management of all
areas of ministry.
•
New Testament Church of God - National Youth
Choir Director
Old Harbour, St Catherine, Jamaica • 01/2010 -
10/2016
Provided crisis response and counseling to
church members.
•
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to
increase church members' service throughout
community.
•
Officiated special services such as weddings,
funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
•
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship
and service opportunities.
•
Supervised associate pastors and staff leading
education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult
ministry programs.
•
Provided spiritual care through visitation,
counseling and prayer.
•
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote
sermons and worked with key church leaders to
carry out church mission.
•
Raised congregational awareness of needs and
contributions of youth to church life and
operations.
•
Collaborated with church leadership to plan
master calendar of events.
•
Led renovation and expansion project,
successfully renovating or remodeling existing
sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom
facilities and classrooms.
•
Provided spiritual and administrative leadership
to church and managed daily operations.
•
Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of
public for outreach to at-risk children.
•
Worked with both adults and children and
shaped approaches to align with student
experience level and musical knowledge.
•
Conducted rehearsals to keep performers
prepared for performances.
•
Coordinated, planned and led practices for
musical components of church services.
•
• Educated students on proper vocal techniques
New Testament Church of God - National Worship
Leader
Old Harbour, Jamaica • 01/2006 - 10/2016
and vocal warm-ups.
Organized and led recruiting initiatives to
maximize program outreach.
•
Maintained calendars of events and assisted in
event planning.
•
Submitted, managed and complied with
established budgets.
•
Determined voices, instruments, harmonic
structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances
required to achieve effects desired in each
musical composition.
•
Collaborated with performers and producers to
determine and achieve desired sound for
production.
•
Attended regular practices and private lessons
to hone skills.
•
Directed groups at rehearsals and live or
recorded performances to achieve desired
effects such as tonal and harmonic balance
dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
•
Transcribed ideas for musical compositions into
musical notations using instruments, pen and
paper, and computers.
•
Consulted with directors and producers to
determine placement of musical cues and
coordinate artistic vision.
•
Used gestures to shape music being played,
communicating desired tempo, volume and
other performance aspects.
•
Auditioned and selected performers for musical
presentations.
•
Positioned members within groups to obtain
balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
•
Performed as versatile vocalist and
instrumentalist to support inspirational worship
services.
•
Coordinated music and special vocals for
worship services.
•
Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for
congregation.
•
Cheesefield New Testament Church of God - Senior
Pastor
Kingston, Jamaica • 06/2013 - 12/2015
Led and inspired worship team members and
guided team in following church processes,
guidelines and mission.
•
Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship
teams.
•
Developed programs for holidays and unique
events.
•
Held worship team accountable for facilitating
God-inspired worship and continually
encouraged, equipped and empowered
volunteers.
•
Oversaw budget and programming for worship
arts ministry and engaged outside services
economically and responsibly.
•
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote
sermons and worked with key church leaders to
carry out church mission.
•
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship
and service opportunities.
•
Raised congregational awareness of needs and
contributions of youth to church life and
operations.
•
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible
biblical stewardship.
•
Officiated special services such as weddings,
funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
•
Oversaw administration and management of all
areas of ministry.
•
Provided crisis response and counseling to
church members.
•
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to
increase church members' service throughout
community.
•
Officiated special services such as weddings,
funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
•
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship
and service opportunities.
•
Supervised associate pastors and staff leading
education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult
ministry programs.
•
New Testament Church of God - Summer Camp
Counsellor
Old Harbour, St. Catherine, Jamaica • 07/2002 -
08/2014
Provided spiritual care through visitation,
counseling and prayer.
•
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote
sermons and worked with key church leaders to
carry out church mission.
•
Raised congregational awareness of needs and
contributions of youth to church life and
operations.
•
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible
biblical stewardship.
•
Collaborated with church leadership to plan
master calendar of events.
•
Provided spiritual and administrative leadership
to church and managed daily operations.
•
Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
•
Led groups of children safely through variety of
camp activities.
•
Collaborated with other camp counselors to
design fun and enriching learning activities for
campers.
•
Communicated with parents about campers'
activities and reported concerns and suggestions
to supervisor.
•
Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts
activities to encourage campers' artistic skills
development and creative expression.
•
Implemented recreational activities to promote
campers' physical health and encourage
teamwork skills development.
•
Followed established emergency procedures to
enable best possible resolution of incidents.
•
Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed
established safety guidelines to minimize
campers' accident and injury risks.
•
Kept accurate records on participants' activity
attendance, disciplinary actions and medication
usage to improve camper documentation.
•
• Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to
promote safe and secure environment for
campers and staff.
Supervised groups of children in log cabins for
sleepaway camp.
•
Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as
kayaking and rappelling to increase campers'
self-reliance and confidence.
•
Coordinated, implemented and evaluated
leadership program and related activities to
promote beneficial camper outcomes.
•
Provided clear instruction to activity and
program participants to deliver fun and safety.
•
Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions,
verifying correct meals and snacks were given to
campers.
•
Supervised camper activities to address
behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and
inclusivity.
•
Kept athletic and games equipment and
facilities organized and maintained.
•
Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of
participants in development of events and
programs.
•
Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned
group and facilitated smooth transitions for
on-time arrival.
•
Ordered and maintained all recreational
equipment.
•
Designed enjoyable and innovative customized
training programs based upon fitness goals.
•
Supported children by actively listening and
offering encouragement.
•
Implemented camp activities fostering physical,
social and emotional growth.
•
Organized and guided group activities by
leading, coaching and participating with
campers.
•
Participated in meetings to coordinate with other
staff on campers' progress, issues and goal
achievement.
•
Cared for personal and health needs of disabled
campers.
•
Counseled individuals on self-discipline and
personal accountability.
•
Spanish Town New Testament Church of God -
Associate Pastor
Kingston, Jamaica • 01/2010 - 05/2013
Oracabessa New Testament Church of God -
Associate Pastor
St. Mary, Jamaica • 01/2009 - 12/2009
Helped at-risk youths in low-income areas by
guiding, mentoring and counseling, as well as
encouraging each to achieve personal and
spiritual goals.
•
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship
and service opportunities.
•
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to
increase church members' service throughout
community.
•
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote
sermons and worked with key church leaders to
carry out church mission.
•
Officiated special services such as weddings,
funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
•
Provided spiritual care through visitation,
counseling and prayer.
•
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible
biblical stewardship.
•
Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of
public for outreach to at-risk children.
•
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to
daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
•
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship
and service opportunities.
•
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to
increase church members' service throughout
community.
•
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote
sermons and worked with key church leaders to
carry out church mission.
•
Officiated special services such as weddings,
funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
•
Provided spiritual care through visitation,
counseling and prayer.
•
• Worked with stewardship to promote responsible
Mount Salus New Testament Church of God - Senior
Pastor
St Andrew, Jamaica • 11/2004 - 08/2008
biblical stewardship.
Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of
public for outreach to at-risk children.
•
Oversaw administration and management of all
areas of ministry.
•
Provided crisis response and counseling to
church members.
•
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to
increase church members' service throughout
community.
•
Officiated special services such as weddings,
funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
•
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship
and service opportunities.
•
Supervised associate pastors and staff leading
education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult
ministry programs.
•
Provided spiritual care through visitation,
counseling and prayer.
•
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote
sermons and worked with key church leaders to
carry out church mission.
•
Raised congregational awareness of needs and
contributions of youth to church life and
operations.
•
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible
biblical stewardship.
•
Collaborated with church leadership to plan
master calendar of events.
•
Provided spiritual and administrative leadership
to church and managed daily operations.
•
Led renovation and expansion project,
successfully renovating or remodeling existing
sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom
facilities and classrooms.
•
Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of
public for outreach to at-risk children.
•
I love listening all kinds of music, as i love singing and arranging and teaching music.
I love playing basketball, cricket, soccer and table tennis.
I love watching action, drama, suspense and
comedy.
LISTENING MUSIC, PLAYING SPORTS
(BASKETBALL, SOCCER, CRICKET, ETC.),
WATCHING MOVIES.,