Hiram R. Orama Jr. Email & Phone Number

• Responsible for the overall Sunday morning experience at Greater Bridgeport. This includes all aspects of Sunday morning [Kids Ministry, Production, Worship, Servant Teams and the worship service].• Lead the campus discipleship efforts to move the church community through the discipleship pipeline.• Lead the Campus Directional Team. Each campus has a team comprised of the leaders of the following 7 teams: Kids, Community Groups, Servant Team, Production, Outreach, Youth and Worship. The Associate Campus Pastor recruits, trains and leads this team weekly.• Responsible for meeting the pastoral care needs of the congregation. This includes hospital visits, weddings, funerals, etc.• Leadership Development: Finding, developing, and training leaders who can be given significant roles and responsibilities.• City Strategy: Developing a relationship with the city including with government officials, other churches, and local outreach partners. Responsible for creating a cohesive outreach strategy that meets the needs of the city.• Preaching & Teaching on Sunday mornings (2-4 times per year under Vox Church’s multi-site model). Additionally, there are teaching needs such as training sessions, retreats, etc.• Strategic Campus Advancement: Responsible for generating and implementing strategy regarding hiring, locations and budget allocations.

• Administered First Time Guest engagement & follow-up strategy• Managed Campus Hospitality & Operations budget• Oversaw the campus/venue calendar• Purchased & managed inventory of all supplies needed for weekly operations• Built & maintained relationships with outside vendors• Assisted in venue management & organization within the campus• Partnered with Central Systems Director to pilot ongoing new initiatives in programming, structure, & branding• Provided leadership to the volunteer Serving Teams including all Youth, Outreach & Community Group Leaders• Recruited, developed, & facilitated the discipleship of volunteers and & key leaders• Partnered with Central to participate in or conduct trainings for teams based on the Central training & development calendar• Facilitated the promotion, sign up, facilitation, operation, & follow-up process for Baptisms, Discipleship courses (Biblical studies), Essentials classes, Vision Nights, Christmas, Easter, etc.• Planned & participated in the execution of local, regional & central events for grades 6-12• Cross-campus collaboration with VoxYouth Directional Team to properly guide students in their faith journey with Christ• Assisted in the development of Biblical curriculum to be used for local, regional & central gatherings, as well as campus-specific student discipleship groups• Provided support for parents of teens as they embrace their God-given responsibility to guide their children in personal spiritual formation• Partnered with the Central Youth Pastor, Campus Pastor & Local VoxKids Director to create a unified vision for the spiritual journey of the whole child grounded in Jesus Christ, birth through grade 12 (including budget reviews)• Engaged in & promote the development of local, regional & central outreach/service opportunities for students• Implementation of uniform standards for safe & secure interaction between volunteer/staff & students

Upon receiving my Bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministries, and having been ordained with the Christian & Missionary Alliance, I have had the privilege of speaking and teaching at several different congregations and worship services, such as:• New Hope Community Church - Christian & Missionary Alliance (Newtown, CT)• Danbury Chinese Alliance Church (Danbury, CT)• Calvary Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance (Milford, CT)• Children’s Bible Fellowship (Carmel, NY)• Beacon Hill Evangelical Free Church (Monroe, CT)• Nyack College (Nyack, NY)Additionally, I've also served as a wedding officiant, preceded with pre-marital counseling sessions – as a certified Prepare & Enrich facilitator.

• Managed brand new and existing client accounts, ensuring campaigns are hitting their strategic targets. Assisting clients measure their success and Return-On-Investment from Indeed.• Collaborated with Product, Operations, Search Quality and Aggregation teams to troubleshoot problems, improve processes, and ensure client satisfaction by providing their feedback to our internal partners and translating our business needs into potential client solutions. Technical issues include but are not limited to: troubleshooting aggregation issues, applying and testing URL tracking parameters, reviewing XML feeds and HTML codes.• Monitored and analyze trends within assigned accounts and proactively execute new ways to guarantee the success of each client. • Conducted online and in-person presentations on product and campaign performance. • Responsible for meeting several metrics, with the emphasis on providing overall account performance, retention, and feature adoption.

• Served as a primary contact and counselor for prospective students, assisting them and their parents / guardians through the enrollment process.• Communicated an in-depth knowledge of Nyack College's distinctive academic and programmatic features to possible applicants. • Planned and implemented recruitment activities for assigned territories to engage prospective students and actively respond to inquiries.• Represented Nyack College's programs at college fairs, churches and other recruitment events through group presentations and individual meetings.• Interviewed and recommended specific applicants for admittance into Nyack College and individual programs. • Submitted proposals to award admitted students certain amounts of institutional financial aid, grants and scholarships - based on unique accomplishments, such as academic performance, extra-curricular activities and community service.• Presented specific financial options available to students and families to assist their investments of pursuing a higher education. • Supervised personal team of assistants, providing and monitoring necessary skills to effectively motivate lead students to attend Nyack College.• Proficient in Campus Nexus/Campus Management (CampusVue & Talisma), a higher education CRM (Client Relationship Manager) computer software.

• Responsible for the implementation of educational and behavioral programs as determined by individualized educational plans (IEP), written or advised by the Program Director, for several Brookfield and New Milford, CT students in their caseload. • Aided individuals with a variety of disabilities develop a wide range of skills, such as a good and consistent work ethic in their vocational placements.• Provided assigned students with direct instruction, while preparing the proper documentation on their progress for reviews and meetings. • Assessed the strengths of each individual and encouraged further development of those characteristics in the classroom environment and workplace. • Assisted clients in discovering and overcoming their personal barriers. • Communicated with clients to understand their goals and ambitions.• Guided clients in learning to complete specific job tasks and assignments.• Completed annual Physical Management Training led by Board Certified Behavioral Analyst.

• Functioned as the primary Biblical teacher within “Element” Youth Group of New Hope Community Church (C&MA) in Newtown, CT. • Frequently, led and spoke to the entire congregation during our weekly service gatherings. • Planned, promoted and administered all weekly and special events for our students, which included researching events, handling registration forms and payments. Community service projects included volunteering with Newtown Youth & Family Services (Independent Living Day), Jericho Partnership, Hillside Food Pantry (Pack Night) and World Vision (30-Hour Famine). • Maintained open communication with parents and students through various outlets, such as social media. • Regularly met with students and leaders outside of our weekly program to mentor, empower and build greater relationships within the community. Collaboration included working with YoungLife, Community Chapel & Calvary Southbury. • Responsible for being the primary recruiter of volunteers within the ministry, utilizing contacts from within the congregation. • Assisted each volunteer in developing their strengths, that each team member may effectively serve within the ministry. • Partnered with the Lead Pastor to equip parents in becoming an additional avenue of encouragement in the lives of their children. • Motivated our students to become fully engaged in the life of the church. • Served as a transitional point-person under the New England District Superintendent of the C&MA, during our search for a new lead Pastor.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Christian Studies

Enhancement of personal comprehension of biblical and theological studies for pedagogical enrichment. This program integrated biblical.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Biblical Studies

Completed coursework: Reading the New Testament (3 credits)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Pastoral Ministry, 3.83 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude | Alpha Chi - National College Honor SocietyGraduated with a concentration in Evangelism &.