Daniel Daniels
Somanya
Summary
To obtain a Full time Senior/Lead Pastor or Chaplain or Academic Professor in Theology position where I can contribute my skills, to the improvement of the community through your Church or organization.
I bring 43 years of pastoral care and managerial experience with strong track record in Preaching, Teaching, Counseling, Operations, Social, Community development and Christian education. I possess persuasive communication, strong leadership and presentation skills. I am comfortable in a multicultural environment.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-time instructor
- Develop academic material, teaching and delivering Seminar/Workshops in subject areas of Crisis Management, Anger Control, Youth Character Development and Community Revitalization
- Prison Ministry, Women Issues with drugs and rehabilitation
Academic Dean & University Caplain
DataLink University
02.2005 - 08.2023
- Oversaw academic advisement services that resulted in higher retention rates among students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives within the institution.
- Ensured adherence to federal, state, and local regulations regarding higher education policies.
- Promoted a culture of research excellence by supporting faculty publications, presentations, and conference participation.
- Built strong relationships with community partners to develop internship opportunities and enhance student employability.
- Supported grant-writing efforts leading to increased funding for research projects and program development.
- Enhanced faculty development by implementing comprehensive training programs and workshops.
- Championed technology integration into classrooms, enhancing the overall learning experience for students.
- Created an atmosphere of collaboration among departments through the establishment of interdisciplinary committees and programs.
- Increased enrollment rates through targeted marketing campaigns and collaborating with admissions teams.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student outcomes across all academic programs.
- Served as a liaison between faculty and administration, bridging communication gaps for seamless coordination of educational goals.
- Evaluated institutional effectiveness using data-driven assessments to inform decision-making processes.
- Developed strategies for improving graduation rates while maintaining high academic standards.
- Managed academic personnel effectively, including hiring, evaluations, promotions, and conflict resolution.
- Established partnerships with other institutions for joint degree programs, expanding educational opportunities available to students.
- Led accreditation efforts resulting in successful renewal of regional and program-specific accreditations.
- Researched, recommended and developed new initiatives to strengthen student success.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in developing, evaluating and revising school programs to prepare master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
Adjunct
Tabernacle Bible Institute
01.1999
- Systematic Theology
Kumasi Polytechnic
01.1981
- Office Administration, Basic Business Studies
Advance Technical Teachers College
01.1980
- Costing & Business Management
Head Pastor
Yahweh Peace Church
01.2002 - 01.2023
- Preaching, Teaching, Counseling and training of young Pastors
- Ecclesiastic responsibilities, Branches oversight and Church Building projects
Lead Pastor
Grace Revival Ministries
01.1991 - 01.2000
- Responsible for preaching, teaching, pastoral care, ecclesiastical duties, church planting, counseling, and church administration
- Training and ordination of ministers and associate Pastors
Director (Operations)
Thompson Family Care Partners
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Counseling & Development
- Drug education, crisis intervention, clinical advice, health and nutrition
- Counseling & Development
- Part time
American Transport Institute
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Business Math, Hospitality Management, Marketing
Motivational Speaker
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Area speaker for The Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Youth Programs comprising of Power Camps, Retreats, Excursions etc
- Open Door Church - Triangle, Va
- USA; Youth Fundraising Empowerment Speaker
- Community Church of God-Arlington, Va, USA Role model/encourager for 'Youth helping the Elderly'
- Soccer Village of Silver Spring, Maryland; volunteer soccer coach for inner-city drops out girls
Educator, Counseling & Development
The Good Samaritan
01.1982 - 01.1990
- Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy, as well as, case management, to seriously and emotionally disturbed and culturally diverse Adolescents and women with substance and drug problems
- Conduct intake and assessment, organize parenting training, anger management, youth leadership skills, and job coaching
- Evaluate psychological issues impacting persons with mental retardation, substance abuse, and stressed families including crises intervention
Adult Education Unit, Adult College - Accra
01.1973 - 01.1976
- Accounting, Statistic
Education
Doctor of Divinity Degree - Specialization in Homiletics & Counseling Psychology
Tabernacle Bible Institute
Stafford, Virginia01.1999
Postgraduate - 24 cr. in Int'l Finance & Management
George Mason University
01.1993
Master of Divinity Degree - Hermeneutics, Social Ethics & Counseling Psychology
Full Gospel Seminary
Tema01.1991
Final Certification -
Institute of Professional Studies
Madina01.1980
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana01.1979
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Expertise in subject matter
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative team player
- Instructional techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Technology integration
- Recordkeeping
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Testing and grading
- Project-based learning implementation
- Classroom management techniques
- Cultural sensitivity
- Effective lesson planning
- Assignment grading
- Curriculum development expertise
- Student counseling
- Student advocacy
- Innovative lesson planning
- Academic advisement
- Academic instruction
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Technology integrated instruction
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Curriculum delivery
- Adult learning
- Informative lectures
- Critical thinking development
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Problem-solving
- Schedule management
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Diversity and inclusion
- Student-centered learning
- Team teaching and collaboration
- Social development
- Classroom technology
- Group learning mechanics
- Program design
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Instructional materials creation
Accomplishments
- Part-time instructor - Develop academic material, teaching and delivering Seminar/Workshops in subject areas of Crisis Management, Anger Control, Youth Character Development and Community Revitalization
Affiliations
- Member - Society of Human Resource Management, USA
- Member - Association of Cost and Executive Accountant, London, UK
- Member - British Institute of Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management, UK
College University Professorship
- Tabernacle Bible Institute, Stafford, Virginia, USA, 1999, Adjunct, Systematic Theology
- American Transport Institute, Fall Church, Virginia, USA, 1993-1995, Adjunct, Business Math, Hospitality Management, Marketing
- Kumasi Polytechnic, Kumasi, Ghana, 1981, Instructor, Office Administration, Basic Business Studies
- Advance Technical Teachers College, Kumasi, Ghana, 1980, Instructor, Costing & Business Management
- Adult Education Unit, Adult College, Accra, Ghana, 1973-1976, Instructor, Accounting, Statistic
Motivational Speaker
1992-1995, Area speaker for The Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Youth Programs comprising of Power Camps, Retreats, Excursions etc., Youth Fundraising Empowerment Speaker at Open Door Church - Triangle, Va. USA, Role model/encourager for 'Youth helping the Elderly' at Community Church of God-Arlington, Va, USA, Volunteer soccer coach for inner-city drop-out girls at Soccer Village of Silver Spring, Maryland
Certification
America Psychological Association,
Virginia. U S A
Timeline
Academic Dean & University Caplain
DataLink University
02.2005 - 08.2023
Head Pastor
Yahweh Peace Church
01.2002 - 01.2023
Adjunct
Tabernacle Bible Institute
01.1999
Director (Operations)
Thompson Family Care Partners
01.1996 - 01.1998
American Transport Institute
01.1993 - 01.1995
Motivational Speaker
01.1992 - 01.1995
Lead Pastor
Grace Revival Ministries
01.1991 - 01.2000
Educator, Counseling & Development
The Good Samaritan
01.1982 - 01.1990
Kumasi Polytechnic
01.1981
Advance Technical Teachers College
01.1980
Adult Education Unit, Adult College - Accra
01.1973 - 01.1976
Doctor of Divinity Degree - Specialization in Homiletics & Counseling Psychology
Tabernacle Bible Institute
Postgraduate - 24 cr. in Int'l Finance & Management
George Mason University
Master of Divinity Degree - Hermeneutics, Social Ethics & Counseling Psychology
Full Gospel Seminary
Final Certification -
Institute of Professional Studies
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting
University of Ghana
Part-time instructor
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