Amanda C. Ducksworth, D.Min. Birmingham, Alabama Phone: 205-276-7752 Email: Ducksworthamanda@aol.

com HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS: * * * * * * * * 8 * * * * * * * * * * d Adjunct Instructor For ITC, Certificate of Theology Program Board of Director, Global Women Ministries Brookwood Medical Center, Ethics Board and Institutional Research Board Brookwood Medical Center, Manager of Pastoral Care Department Certified Corporate Management Consultant Curriculum Developer and Specialist in New Hire Orientation DDI (Development Dimensional International) Certified Instructor Doctor of Ministry Degree in Congregational Leadership, Mercer University, 200 Hospice Manager of Chaplains and Family Resolution Mediator Excellent Organizational, Interpersonal, And Communication Skills Experience Learning Management System User and Authorware Project Management, Management Consultant Expert Proficient in Team Building Proficient Conference Planner Professional Development Conference and Job Fair Coordinator Skilled at Leading Successful Virtual and Local Team Meetings Specialist on Adult Learning Theories and the Blended Learning Approach Training Consultant for Coca Cola, Federal Reserve Bank, MetLife Insurance, an Non-profits

Educational Background Bachelors - Mississippi State University & American Intercontinental University, Atlanta Masters of Divinity, Minor Psychology - Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta Doctorate in Ministry and Leadership - Mercer University, Atlanta Work Experience Jefferson State Community College, Consultant, Birmingham, AL 2011- Present * * * * * Assess Training Needs and Negotiate Training Contracts Facilitate Training Consult with vendors on course development Curriculum Development Process Administrative Course Documents

Brookwood Medical Center, Manager of Pastoral Care Department, Birmingham, Alaba ma, 2009-2010 Piedmont Hospital, Patient and Staff Chaplain, Atlanta, Georgia, 2004-2008 Dynamic Hospice, Hospice Chaplain, Atlanta, Georgia, 2006-2008 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, & Young Adult Guidance Center, Chaplain, Atla nta, Georgia 1999-2001 * Administer annual evaluations and development programs * Administer Special Sacramental Services, Ceremonies and Spiritual Support * Administer Staff Reviews and development plans * Assess Patient Care, Make Sound Judgment, and Defer Care To Social Worker * Assist Staff and Families with grief process and Death Summary Information * Assist with special programs for Ethics Committee * Chart Chaplain Activity in Hospital Electronic Database or patient chart * Collaborate With Doctors on Ethical Concerns And Research Project

* Collaborate With Hospital's Inter-disciplinary Teams * Coordinate professional development for pastoral staff * Design new employee orientation presentation * Design training plan for team of chaplains * Designed and implemented specialty programs for End of Life, Interfaith, Psych ic Services, Cancer Support Program, and Palliative Care Services * Develop Support Programs and In-Service Seminars for Patients, Families, and H ealth Care Clinicians * Document Pre and Post Assessment of Activities and Resident's Involvement * Generate monthly and annually reports * Implement Spiritual Care Program for 600 patient-bed facility and 3000 hospita l employees as Senior Pastor and Hospital's Spiritual Services Administrator * Manage Benevolent Fund Budget and Employee Assistance * Manage fundraising projects; Benevolent Fund, March of Dime, and Breast Cancer Awareness * Manage Patient Visitations and Respond To On-Call Crisis * Outline and Revise chaplain job descriptions and pastoral policies * Plan and Implement Special Activities For Residents Of YAGC * Plan and Integrate Diverse and Ecumenical Worship Services * Plan Annual Professional Development for staff * Plan/ Host Annual Clergy Brunch, Interfaith Luncheon for staff, and Alabama Ch aplain's Pastoral Care Day * Represent the Hospital at Various Community Events * Review doctoral research for Institutional Research Board * Support Patients in Transition and Families Experiencing Bereavement * Train all new chaplain staff and leverage resources will local faith leaders Columbus Fellowship Church- Senior Pastor, Columbus, MS 2008 - Present Community Leader, 1993- 2010 Mount Ephraim Baptist Church - Associate Pastor and Project Manager, Atlanta, GA 1989 - 2008 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Implemented the first Adult Basic Education and GED Program in the community Certified Adult Basic Education Instructor for Mississippi Coordinator of Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Banquet Develops Community Initiatives and Special Programs Developed Leadership Team Facilitator of MS Office and Job Skills classes Maintain records in Microsoft Access database Designed and Managed After School Program Manages Financial Planning, Budget Management, and Resource Allocation Partner with Healthcare Facilities in Ms to educate the community on health Plan Conference Schedule of Speakers, themes, vision, and objectives Project leader of community block party, staff retreats, After School Programs Project Manager for Mississippi Statewide Women's Health Conference, 2008 Supervises Staff, Manages Conflict and Build Teams Work to improve living conditions for Global Women Associate Pastor at Mount Ephraim for 17 years Administered Congregational Leadership Training Program for church officers Facilitated Wednesday Night Bible Study and Women's Bible class Assisted Pastor in administered Communion Service and revising process Certified Bethel Instructor/ Wednesday Night Bible Study Instructor Spiritual Advisor to the Senior Mother's Board Pastoral Care and spiritual guidance for bereaved families Facilitator for various self-help and personal development courses Advisor for young adults on special projects Plans worship services and educational retreats Assist parishioners in defusing conflict Natural Leader, Meyers Briggs ISTJ

Cunningham Consulting - President/CEO, 1993-2010 * Adjunct for ITC Certificate of Theology Program, 2001-2006 * Adjunct Instructor for Chattahoochee Technical College, 2003 * Design on-line and instructor led classes in ForceTen Management System * Directs Change Management, Performance Management and Diversity Program * Facilitator for Leadership Program and Microsoft Office classes * Facilitator of Train-the-Trainer and developing leaders * Independent software and soft skills training consultant * International conference speaker (Zimbabwe, Africa), 2001 * Managed a team of 20-30 seminar speakers, team leaders and volunteers * Managed fund raising for Breast Cancer Awareness, Community Outreach, March of Dimes, and Employee Benevolent Fund * Management and Leadership Consultant * Multi-Media Coordinator for ITC Reaccredidation Program, 1999-2001 * Negotiates and secured training contracts/Develops training schedules * Project Manager for Annual Professional Development Conference and Job Fair * Serve as Advocate for poor and disadvantaged in the state of Alabama * Substitute School Teacher in Atlanta Public School System, 2003 * Serve on Interfaith lunch panel and clergy brunches MetLife Insurance, Atlanta, GA - Human Resources Learning & Development Consulta nt, 2003 - 2006 ExecuTrain of Atlanta - Senior Training Specialist/Consultant - 2002-2003 Federal Reserve Bank- Senior Training Specialist, 1998-2002, Atlanta, GA * Conducted Frontline Management Workshops for directors and managers * Conducted Coaching for Success Workshops for management * Conducted various assessments of training data and reports on skill gaps * Conducted analyses of complex training gaps utilizing QuestionMark * Processed administrative reports in the Learning Management System (LMS) * Designed Curriculum and Development performance plans for units * Designed project plan for New Hire Orientation Program * Assessed staff development plans * Developed new methods, organizational structures, and management processes * Counseled program managers on improvement in the efficiency of work procedures , management reports, control techniques, and goal setting * Administered meeting via teleconference, videoconference, WebX conference meet ings and training * Planned and executed Train-the-Trainer Programs for staff and management * Coordinated and implemented quarterly training schedules * Internal lead trainer for the Sixth District training staff * Completed various Microsoft Office certifications and proprietary training * Administered on-line consultation and IT support Traveling Senior Trainer/Inst ructor * Managed Projects, Annual Learning and Development Expo * Conducted management and associates training certification classes * Consulted with vendors/sales representatives on training resource purchases * Designed quarterly training schedule and leveraged training resources with rem ote offices * Conducted Officer's Awareness and Sessions & custom classes for management * Researched and implemented new designs for the computer lab * Processed Personnel Action Files, Maintained Time and Attendance Database * Analyzed support calls and troubleshooter for resolutions * Maintained Ingenium database and staff professional development reports * Designed customize staff reports in Microsoft Access

Certifications

Institutional Research Board (IRB) Certification, 2010 Certified Frontline Management and Coaching Essentials Consultant, 2004 Certified Learning Management System (Force Ten) 2005 Certified Training Specialist, 1996 - Present Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), 2001and 2010 Emotional Intelligence Program, 2006 Project Management, 2001 WebX/Virtual Meetings Certification 2004 Adult Basic Education Administrator, 2008 MOUS - Microsoft Office User Specialist, 1998-2002 Travel Includes: Extensive Travel throughout the US 3 week European Study Tour 1990 Paris, Rome, London, & Switzerland 2 week African Study Tour 2001 Study of Zimbabwean culture 2 week Israel Pastoral Retreat 2008 Study of historical sites Professional references available