ADRIAN DAMION WALLACE
Pickering,ON
Summary
To help the fallen, empower the youth, and educate members on discipleship, friendship, evangelism, and servant leadership, etc. All in aid of the soon return of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Strategically-minded Co-Chair known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess key skills in leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure project success and team alignment with organizational goals. Talented professional with several years of experience and successful career in planning, developing, and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing, with success in building relationships and attracting new ones. Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Chair
Metro East Regional Youth Association
Toronto, ON
03.2024 - Current
- Provided support to chair in setting goals and objectives for each event.
- Developed agendas, monitored timelines and delegated tasks to ensure successful event outcomes.
- Organized team building exercises as part of larger corporate functions and events.
- Compiled reports summarizing progress of events before, during, and after completion.
- Attended meetings as required by chair or other stakeholders involved in the event organization process.
- Prepared presentations summarizing key points from previous meetings or events attended by chair or stakeholders.
Supervising Pastor
Metro East Regional Youth Association
Toronto
03.2023 - Current
- Compiled monthly reports summarizing progress towards meeting organizational objectives.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
- Provided oversight for all staff positions within the organization.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
Assistant Pastor
Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church
Oshawa, ON
02.2023 - Current
- Mentorship
- Evangelism
- Preaching
- Coordinating
- Coordinated special religious ceremonies such as confirmation or communion services.
- Performed baptisms, weddings, funerals and other sacraments according to the denomination's guidelines.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to increase awareness of church activities and programs.
- Organized and led bible study classes for members of the church congregation.
- Participated in outreach ministry events within the local area.
- Collaborated with church staff on fundraising events and activities.
- Provided spiritual guidance to individuals in need.
- Attended conferences related to pastoral care and leadership development.
- Served as a mentor for younger congregants who were seeking spiritual direction.
- Visited homebound members regularly to provide emotional support and spiritual encouragement.
- Conducted weekly worship services, including preaching and delivering sermons.
- Assisted with the development of new programs and initiatives to meet the needs of the community.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
Community Disability Support Worker
Action Group
Lacombe, AB
02.2020 - Current
- Follow client plans and implement intervention
- Ensure safety by applying all necessary safety policy and procedures manual
- Take action to minimize risks and escalates complex situation when appropriate
- Support the client with general access to and participation in the community
- Support client in maintaining positive and effective relationships in their social network etc.
Compassion Ministry Coordinator
Alberta Conference
Lacombe, AB
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Mentoring
- Care provider
- Facilitator
Clerk
Burman University
, AB
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Desk log duties
- Security check and camera check on screen and radio
- Phone operator
Practicum student
Bridgeland SDA Church
Calgary, AB
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Ordained Elder, Chaplain of Community Service Department
- Working with church plant Group at Cambrian Heights
- Preaching, Bible studies, Sabbath school teacher, facilitator
Pastoral Field Experience
Kelowna and Westbank SDA Church
Kelowna, BC
04.2018 - 06.2018
Practicum Student
Ponoka SDA Church
Ponoka, AB
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Work with the Pastor in implimenting program in the church
- Preached in all three district churches, Sabbath school teacher/ facilitator
- Wednesday Night prayer meeting
- Communication assistance for small group marriage seminar
Assist Pastor and family life committee
Fort McMurray SDA Church
Fort McMurray, AB
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Coordinate program with family life committee, Community service worship assist
- Preached on various Sabbath, Led out in praise and worship/song service
- Sabbath school teacher / facilitator for teens and adults
Team Leader/student (Contract)
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Lead a team of 7 youth (between the ages of 18-35) for two years in the Canada Youth Challenge program serving various communities by sharing materials to help nurture family health, spiritual development and assist with character building of children
- Responsible for completing data entries, planning and making daily schedule, while mentoring and empowering my team mission. At the end I was awarded Prayer Warrior, because of emphasis I had on it.
Lifestyle Canada Education Service
, AB, BC, MS, & ON
Education
Religious Studies - Pre-Professional Track
Burman University
Lacombe, AB04-2019
Bachelor of Arts - School of Religion and Theology
Northern Caribbean University
Manchester, JM01.2015
Diploma -
Maldon High School
St. James, JM01.2008
Skills
- Motivated self-starter, who takes initiatives and requires minimal supervision
- Excellent time management skills- able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner without compromising the quality of work, Good Administrator
- Leadership skills- experience coordinating and delegating tasks to team members
- Mentoring youth
- Team building
- Report compilation
- Spiritual counseling
- Meeting facilitation
- Strategic leadership
- Influencing skills
- Crisis communication
Certification
- Restrictive Procedures/Practices Feb 10, 2020
- CPI/Prof Assault Crisis Training Mar 5, 2020 – Mar 5, 2023
- First Aid & CPR/AED LEVEL C May 11, 2023
- Abuse Protocol June 26, 2020
- Positive Behavior Supports July 27, 2020
- Special Issues in Emotional & Spiritual Care July 15, 2019
References
References will be made available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
- Service Day, 2017-09, Served in the community of Lacombe, by distributing and laying down chips/mulch on the Lacombe trail
- Ponoka SDA Church, 2017-09, Assisted the church in distributing water to the athlete’s who participated in the 5k run /Walk charity event.
Affiliations
- Northern Caribbean University 2011-2015
- Served as a Chaplain for University Cricket Team/Club and Custodial Services Department
- Prayer coordinator for ministries in various communities
- Missionary Colporteur: SALE (Sale Association Literature Evangelism) Ministry Club
Timeline
Co-Chair
Metro East Regional Youth Association
03.2024 - Current
Supervising Pastor
Metro East Regional Youth Association
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Pastor
Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church
02.2023 - Current
Community Disability Support Worker
Action Group
02.2020 - Current
Compassion Ministry Coordinator
Alberta Conference
11.2018 - 12.2019
Pastoral Field Experience
Kelowna and Westbank SDA Church
04.2018 - 06.2018
Practicum student
Bridgeland SDA Church
01.2018 - 12.2018
Clerk
Burman University
09.2017 - 04.2019
Assist Pastor and family life committee
Fort McMurray SDA Church
02.2017 - 08.2017
Practicum Student
Ponoka SDA Church
09.2016 - 12.2017
Team Leader/student (Contract)
05.2016 - 08.2016
Lifestyle Canada Education Service
Religious Studies - Pre-Professional Track
Burman University
Bachelor of Arts - School of Religion and Theology
Northern Caribbean University
Diploma -
Maldon High School
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