Chanson A. Byrd
*** ******** *****, ***. *, Richmond, VA 23227 P: 804-***-**** E: ************@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position with progressively increasing responsibility that will utilize my skills, experience, and education to increase and maintain quality of products and services for an organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pastor Assistant 2012-present
First Baptist Church Matthews, VA
• Lead the congregation into worship experience during Sunday services.
• Deliver Sunday service message through biblical teaching to congregation in absence of senior pastor
• Promote and carry out senior pastors vision and mission for the church
Youth Minister 2010-2011
Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church Richmond, VA
• Provided spiritual leadership to youth between the ages of 9 and 17.
• Performed weekly youth bible study
• Coordinates worship services for youth Sundays
• Carried out the senior pastor's vision for the church through the youth ministry.
Resident Assistant 2006 – 2009
Virginia Union University Richmond, VA
• Assisted students in their general orientation to campus and provide information about room assignments, room inventories, and maintenance records.
• Advised students who express personal, social, and academic concerns.
• Created safe and healthy environment for the residents to reside in by enforcing Community Standards, such as quiet hours and alcohol & drug policy are frequent occurrences.
• Integrated the on-going academic, cultural, and social life of the University and support and encourage student involvement in the program planning of their residential area.
Custodian 2008
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Baltimore, MD
• Maintained cleanliness of the church facilities
• Made sure all doors and locks were secure before leaving
Stack Cleaner 2007
Johns Hopkins University - Eisenhower Library Baltimore, MD
• Maintained cleanliness of library by cleaning and dusting library shelves, furniture and fixtures.
Clerical Staff 2006
Johns Hopkins University - Peabody Conservatory of Music Baltimore, MD
• Worked at the front desk by greeting customers and providing quality service
• Assisted campus security by answering the phones
• Assisted guests by giving directions around the building
EDUCATION
Masters of Divinity, Completed 2012
Virginia Union University, Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Completed 2009
Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA