Osien Sibanda
Bridgwater,Somerset
Summary
Accomplished church leader with extensive experience in congregation mobilisation, effective social media utilisation, and ethical guidance. Demonstrates proficiency in grief counselling, baptismal rites administration, and interfaith understanding. Skilled in church programme development, religious text interpretation, and non-profit management. Adept at community outreach coordination, worship leading, and stewardship promotion. Proven track record in event planning and organisation, conflict mediation, and crisis management. Committed to fostering spiritual growth through inspirational speaking and faith-based counselling. Career goal: to enhance community engagement through innovative church operations management and interdenominational networking.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
VOLUNTER/SESSIONAL Prison Chaplain
HMP Bristol
Bristol, South Gloucestershire
2016.11 - Current
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings concerning inmate welfare issues resulting in comprehensive care plans.
- Managed crisis intervention sessions for troubled inmates, aiding in their psychological recovery.
- Conducted regular visits to inmates' cells, ensuring each individual's spiritual needs were addressed.
- Complied with all institutional rules whilst performing chaplaincy duties to maintain safety and order.
- Coordinated multi-faith programmes for diverse inmate population, encouraging mutual respect and understanding.
- Maintained accurate records of pastoral care provided to each inmate for effective follow-up sessions.
- Supported ex-offenders reintegration into society by linking them with community-based religious resources post-release.
- Prepared sermons relevant to incarcerated life, providing comfort and hope amidst challenging circumstances.
- Mediated conflicts between inmates through peaceful dialogue and negotiation techniques.
- Assisted in rehabilitation programmes by integrating spiritual teachings into therapeutic activities.
- Organised religious services for prisoners, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.
- Established rapport with new arrivals at the facility to ease acclimatisation process through pastoral care.
- Collaborated with prison officials to ensure prisoner welfare, enhancing the overall rehabilitation process.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counselling to prisoners, enhancing their mental well-being.
- Addressed prisoner queries about faith, highlighting the importance of spirituality in personal development.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counselling and prayer.
- Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
- Officiated at official ceremonies using established guidelines.
- Advocated for prisoner rights within the institution's administration system, contributing towards fair treatment.
- Offered emotional support to prison staff, improving workplace morale.
- Facilitated group discussions on ethics and morality, promoting positive behavioural change amongst inmates.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Counselled individuals on variety of personal issues.
- Responded to enquiries about religious concepts, ceremonies and special events.
Pastor
God's House International Centre
Bristol, South Gloucestershire
2011.04 - Current
- Facilitated youth group meetings fostering a sense of belonging among young parishioners.
- Taught Sunday school classes for imparting Biblical knowledge to children.
- Addressed issues of faith by providing counselling based on Biblical teachings.
- Travelled overseas for mission trips spreading gospel messages.
- Maintained administrative records such as membership data, donation records keeping track of church's progress.
- Provided pastoral care to members of the church with counselling sessions.
- Offered compassionate support during hospital visits and bereavement counselling sessions for grieving families.
- Led worship services, special programmes, and prayer meetings for spiritual upliftment.
- Planned fundraising events for church maintenance and community service projects.
- Created inspiring newsletters detailing upcoming events and sharing uplifting messages.
- Performed home visitations offering personal guidance and prayer support.
- Collaborated with church leaders to plan and coordinate religious activities.
- Organised interfaith dialogues to foster understanding and harmony amongst different religions.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity welcoming people from diverse backgrounds into the congregation.
- Delivered thought-provoking sermons to inspire moral development.
- Coordinated outreach programmes to engage non-members in religious activities.
- Conducted weddings, funerals, baptisms, following religious doctrines.
- Liaised with local organisations for community service initiatives, promoting social responsibility.
- Encouraged active participation in church activities boosting engagement levels within the congregation.
- Fostered spiritual growth in congregation through regular sermons and Bible study sessions.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of different areas of ministry.
- Provided pastoral care through visitation, counselling and prayer.
- Worked with colleagues to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programmes to increase church members' service within local community.
- Used outreach programmes to help increase church attendees at weekly service.
- Facilitated group sessions to explore bible teachings.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth and pastoral care programmes.
- Built network of positive relationships with church members and local community.
- Offered impartial spiritual, moral and religious guidance to members of congregation.
- Raised congregational awareness of community needs.
- Offered spiritual support at homes and hospitals at request of congregants.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals and baptisms.
- Visited different areas of community to spread awareness of activities and show support.
- Planned church activities to help raise funds for charitable causes.
Bus driver
City Line
Bristol, Avon
2002.10 - 2007.12
- Maintained punctuality for smooth running of timetable schedules.
- Adjusted travel routes in line with weather forecasts and road conditions.
- Followed company policies strictly, upholding professional standards at all times.
- Promoted good behaviour amongst passengers with clear communication of rules.
- Navigated different routes efficiently to reach destinations on time.
- Operated ticket machines correctly, guaranteeing accurate fare collection.
- Reported any mechanical problems promptly for early resolution.
- Undertook routine vehicle inspections for safe driving conditions.
- Checked validity of passenger tickets or passes to prevent fraud.
- Provided excellent customer service to passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
- Handled emergencies effectively by applying first-aid training when necessary.
- Kept accurate logs of trips, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Teacher
Chrysolyte Private School
London, London
2002.01 - 2002.08
- Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing student talents beyond academics.
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Prepared stimulating classroom displays, encouraged student creativity and interest in subject matter.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
Production Supervisor
Listing Direct
Johannesburg, Gauteng
1998.01 - 2001.06
- Conducted staff training sessions boosting skill development across the workforce.
- Coordinated material procurement, resulting in timely delivery for production needs.
- Liaised with other department heads facilitating smoother interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
- Managed team members, leading to improved performance and morale.
- Optimised workflow to enhance production efficiency using lean manufacturing principles.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives resulting in significant operational enhancements.
- Ensured quality control by conducting regular inspections of production line.
- Streamlined operations for increased productivity by implementing efficient scheduling procedures.
- Monitored equipment performance regularly, maintaining optimal operation conditions at all times.
- Attended industry events enhancing knowledge of latest trends and technologies.
- Resolved conflicts amongst team members ensuring a harmonious work environment.
- Handled unexpected problems swiftly, minimising disruption to the production schedule.
- Reduced waste drastically by introducing sustainable practices on the production floor.
- Set goals for team members providing clear direction and improving overall output.
- Fostered a safe work environment with rigorous adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Upheld company policies strictly, fostering a respectful and professional workplace environment.
- Executed daily production plans successfully meeting project deadlines consistently.
- Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
- Troubleshot issues and delivered corrective action quickly to prevent production delays.
- Controlled and requisitioned raw material inventory to prevent shortages.
- Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
- Inspected incoming materials to verify quality and quantity with order information.
- Implemented measures to boost productivity, reduce waste and cut costs.
- Documented completed works for accurate progress and performance monitoring.
- Led toolbox talks and motivated teams to achieve daily production targets.
- Delegated tasks according to staff strengths, increasing plant performance.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
- Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
- Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
- Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
- Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
- Directed work of labourers and specialist team members to produce quality results.
- Coordinated activities for team of various manufacturing workers.
Production Supervisor
Prices Candles
Johannesburg, Gauteng
1994.10 - 1997.12
- Fostered a safe work environment with rigorous adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Optimised workflow to enhance production efficiency using lean manufacturing principles.
- Streamlined operations for increased productivity by implementing efficient scheduling procedures.
- Monitored equipment performance regularly, maintaining optimal operation conditions at all times.
- Set goals for team members providing clear direction and improving overall output.
- Managed team members, leading to improved performance and morale.
- Resolved conflicts amongst team members ensuring a harmonious work environment.
- Handled unexpected problems swiftly, minimising disruption to the production schedule.
- Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
- Documented completed works for accurate progress and performance monitoring.
- Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
- Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
- Ensured quality control by conducting regular inspections of production line.
- Executed daily production plans successfully meeting project deadlines consistently.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives resulting in significant operational enhancements.
- Managed inventory effectively reducing storage costs whilst ensuring availability of necessary materials.
- Upheld company policies strictly, fostering a respectful and professional workplace environment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules which prevented unforeseen machine breakdowns.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
University of Bangor
United Kingdom 2007.01 - 2008.12
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management and Leadership
University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham 2016.06 - 2019.12
Skills
- Congregation mobilisation
- Effective social media utilization
- Ethical guidance
- Grief counseling
- Baptismal rites administration
- Interfaith understanding
- Church programme development
- Religious text interpretation
- Church software use
- Non-Profit management
- Child safety certification
- Religious education teaching
- Baptismal procedures
- Community outreach coordination
- Worship leading
- Stewardship promotion
- Funeral service officiation
- Faith-Based counselling
- Theology proficiency
- Biblical knowledge
- Church operations management
- Inspirational speaking
- Event planning and organisation
- Preaching proficiency
- Religious service organisation
- Religious education development
- Church administration
- Charitable fundraising
- Conflict mediation
- Wedding ceremony officiation
- Public speaking
- Operations management
- Crisis management
- Preaching
- Children's ministry
- Volunteer management
- Organisational leadership
- Spiritual instruction
- Youth mentoring
- Christian education
- Sermon preparation
- Event planning and execution
- Pastoral counselling
- Inspirational leadership
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Disciple-making
- Spiritual cultivation
- Discipleship
- Congregational care
- Volunteer coordination
- Officiating
- Pastoral care
- Interdenominational networking
- Basic accounting
- Resilience under pressure
- Interfaith dialogue facilitation
Languages
English
Fluent
Zulu
Fluent
Xhosa
Fluent
Sotho
Fluent
IsiNdebele
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
VOLUNTER/SESSIONAL Prison Chaplain
HMP Bristol
2016.11 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management and Leadership
University of Gloucestershire
2016.06 - 2019.12
Pastor
God's House International Centre
2011.04 - Current
Master of Arts - Theology
University of Bangor
2007.01 - 2008.12
Bus driver
City Line
2002.10 - 2007.12
Teacher
Chrysolyte Private School
2002.01 - 2002.08
Production Supervisor
Listing Direct
1998.01 - 2001.06
Production Supervisor
Prices Candles
1994.10 - 1997.12