Pastor Derek M. Steele

Qualifying Resume

Derek M. Steele

Objective

To Seek and find a full time position that provides an opportunity for growth, and advancement, based upon the value and enhancement that our service produces on behalf of the company.

Abilities

 Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

 Skillful in basic data processing programs and procedures.

 Qualified and capable of developing and drafting proposals.

 Capable of putting together contracts and agreements.

 Valued as a competent, vibrant and effective public speaker.

 Able to work with my hands repairing and or assembling appliances and electronics.

 Communicating with customers and employees is one of my very strong points.

Employment History

Outreach Ministry Pastor / Addiction Recovery Pastor

05/2005 – (Current) Christian Heritage Church

 Planning and coordinating community outreach events.

 Preaching and teaching in various venues to ignite spiritual growth.

 Counseling and advising clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes concerning their spiritual, emotional, and personal well being.

 Intervening as an advocate for clients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

 Provided clients and or family members with information about addiction issues, available services and programs, and making appropriate referrals when necessary.

 Training leaders of church, community, and youth groups.

Chaplain

06/1993 – (Current) DISC Village Tallahassee, FL

 This is a semi part-time chaplaincy. My role is to provide weekly worship services, Bible studies and special spiritually based events for the clients of various addiction recovery and behavioral residential programs for youth and adults.

Sales/Route Man

11/2008 - 04/2009 Leroy Hill Coffee Company Tallahassee, FL

 Delivered products to customers, serviced company equipment, maintained company vehicle, solicited new customers and maintained warehouse.

 Called on prospective customers to explain company services or to solicit new business.

 Recorded sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.

 Collected money from customers, and recorded transactions on customer receipts.

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Seafood Clerk

07/2007 - 11/2008 Publix Supermarket Tallahassee, FL

 Greeted customers and ascertained each customer's needs.

 Recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.

 Opened and maintained seafood department.

 Closed and prepared seafood department for the next day.

Sales Consultant

09/2006 - 06/2007 All American Ford Tallahassee, FL

 Answered customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.

 Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.

 Emphasized product features based on analyses of customers' needs, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.

 Negotiated prices and terms of sales and service agreements.

 Maintained customer records, using automated systems.

 Identified prospective customers by using business directories.

 Prepared sales contracts for orders obtained, and submitted orders for processing.

 Selected the correct products or assisted customers in making product selections.

Presser

12/2005 - 09/2006 Capital Cleaners Tallahassee, FL

 Received and marked articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.

 Pressed dry-cleaned garments of various sorts.

Sales Manager/Estimator

09/2003 - 11/2005 All You Need Sodding Tallahassee, FL

 Directed and coordinated activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate or other subjects of sale.

 Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.

 Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.

 Consulted with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

 Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

 Prepared estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.

 Conferred with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

 Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

Delivery Driver/Presser

06/2003 - 09/2003 Capital Cleaners Tallahassee, FL

 Pressed, assembled, and delivered clothing and products to customers.

 Courier

07/2002 - 02/2003 The Medicine Shoppe Tallahassee, FL

Delivered merchandise from retail store to customers.

 Maintained company vehicles while driving them.

 Consistently met or exceeded personal goals to sustain a good working relationship with the customers.

 Successfully handled daily delivery tasks.

 Collected money from customers or signatures from charge account customers.

 Established a successful working rapport with customers.

Store manager

12/2001 - 06/2002 Prestige Cleaners Tallahassee, FL

 Made estimates on proposed work, such as cleaning draperies, rugs and leather garments.

 Maintained high standards of excellence.

 Addressed customer concerns.

 Initiated and directed advertising and promotional campaigns.

 Played a key role in raising gross annual sales for our store.

 Established an excellent track record of being consistently present and productive.

 Maintained customer files and records.

 Restructured and improved the overall image and productivity of the store.

 .Assisted owners in planning and execution of special of special programs, such as special discounts and charitable clothing drives.

 Managed sales functions

Sales Representative

10/2001 - 12/2001 Dial America Marketing Tallahassee, FL

 Demonstrated effective presentation skills.

 Contributed to the profitability of company by making sales on a very consistent basis.

 Responded to written and telephone request with excellence.

 Addressed customer complaints with grace and skill.

 Served as a telemarketing representative for this highly productive organization.

 Was very instrumental in raising the sales ratio for the company.

Youth Director

06/2001 - 10/2001 Grace Mission Church Tallahassee, FL

 Developed and implemented after school programs for disadvantaged youth.

 Provided biblical curriculum for weekly Bible studies with the youth.

 Drove and maintained church bus on a weekly basis to transport children to and from the church.

 Designed special events and activities for the youth.

 Worked with the parents of the children to try to best meet the needs of each child.

 Administered Sunday worship services during the absence of the senior Pastors, by helping to ensure that every aspect of the ministry ran smoothly; as well as providing the morning sermon.

 Served as a mentor to some of the men of the church.

 Worked in the kitchen as needed.

Retail Store Manager

11/1992 - 06/2001 Prestige Cleaners Tallahassee, FL

 Addressed customer concerns.

 Initiated and directed advertising and promotional campaigns.

 Played a key role in raising gross annual sales for our store.

 Established an excellent track record of being consistently prompt, present and productive.

 Maintained customer files and records.

 Restructured and improved the overall image and productivity of the store.

 .Assisted owners in planning and execution of special of special programs, such as special discounts and charitable clothing drives.

 Managed sales functions

Education History

12/2006 Covenant Bible College Bachelors Degree Theology

Certifications

Professional Automotive Sales Training All American Ford 09/2006

Ministers License Sonshine Network 06/1994

Honors

 Certificate of Appreciation for faithful ministry to senior citizens as a part of the ministry to elder’s team at Christian Heritage Church, 2008.

 Certificate of Appreciation for service as a volunteer assisting the Florida Department of Corrections, 2005.

 As Chaplain honored for service and faithful service to the clients and staff of the DISC Village Recovery programs of Woodville Florida, 1994.

 Developed a team of volunteers from Christian Heritage Church to provide a prison ministry throughout the North Florida and Big Bend area.

Personal References

 Mr. Mike Floyd

President of Altura Marketing and Design

3225 Hartsfield Rd. Tallahassee, Fl. 32303

Phone # 850/562-4564

 Dr. David Hartz

Director of North Florida Spine and Wellness Institute

1610 W. Plaza Dr.

Phone # 850/877-6790

 Rev. Dr. Richard Ledford

Senior Pastor of Christian Heritage Church

2820 Sharer Rd. Tallahassee, Fl. 32312

Phone # 850/562-3156

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