About me

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  David E Hall is a Life Coach and Motivational speaker. He is also a practising Christian Apologist. Currently he is serving dual roles as Chief Executive Officer of Infinity Ministries International- an Apologetic Christian Ministry and Executive Chairman and Principal of CARE Academy- a Second Chance educational institution, geared towards helping school drop-outs and disadvantaged individuals. David has faithfully served, on a volunteer basis, in both these positions since he founded these institutions a number of years ago. He is a former Pastor and National Youth Director of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies, Barbados District. He is also a founder member of the St James Sports and cultural club where he was the first manager/coach of the Weston Sports and Culture Club, Volleyball team; which later became known as Glitter Bay- Weston division 1 Basketball Club. He holds a Masters Degree (MSc) in Integration Studies from the University of the West Indies (UWI) along with a B.A (Hons.) in Literatures in English. Other academic achievements include the Certificate in Business Administration (London Chamber of Commerce UK), and a Diploma in Bible and Theology from the West Indies School of Theology Maracas Valley Trinidad, which he earned with high honours, graduation as valedictorian. Additionally Pastor Hall has spent over a decade in the life insurance industry as a successful financial advisor and is the recipient on a number of company and Insurance Industry awards. He is happily married to his wife of over 20 years Nancy Jacqueline Veronica and the couple have two wonderful children Danielle Alexis and Jonathan Alexander.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: David E Hall

Address: Lot 1,

Link Road, Lower Carlton

St. James. Barbados, West Indies.

Nationality: Barbadian

Marital status: Married

Tel no: 1(246) 422 -3839/258-3794

Email: pastorhall@hotmail.com/ dh2432788@hotmail.com

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2011-2013 Master of Science (MSc) in Integration Studies

University of the West Indies (UWI)

Cave Hill Campus Barbados, West Indies

2004-2008 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Literatures in English with Upper Second Class

Honours

University of the West Indies (UWI)

Cave Hill Campus, Barbados, West Indies

2004-2004 Two A’ level Certificates (Law and Business Studies)

Five O’ Level Certificates

(English Language, Literature, Principles of Business, History and Religious Studies)

St Lucy Secondary School

Trents St Lucy Barbados, West Indies

OTHER CERTIFICATES

2009-Level 3 certificate in Business Administration (Distinction)

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

33 Queens street London, United Kingdom

2001-2004 International Financial Advisors Training Certificate (IFATC)

Caribbean Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors,

Hope Road, Kingston Jamaica

Certificate in Introduction to Life Underwriting (November 2000)

University of the West Indies, (UWI)

Cave Hill Campus, Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados

1989-1992 Diploma in Bible and Theology (High Honors)

West Indies School of Theology,

Fourth Bridge Maracas Valley Trinidad & Tobago

Awards

• 2002 Awarded Production and Quality Award by Barbados Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (BARAIFA) for meritorious achievement in production

• 2003: Awarded Production and Quality Award by Barbados Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (BARAIFA) for meritorious achievement in production

• 2005: Awarded Inner Circle and Quality Award by Barbados Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (BARAIFA) for meritorious achievement in production

• 2005: Awarded Certificate of Participation by Caribbean Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (CARAIFA) at 17^th Annual Sales Congress in Dominica.

• 2011: Awarded Scholarship (BDS$20,000.00) for high academic performance at Undergrad to pursue MSc in Integration studies University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus Barbados, West Indies

WORK EXPERIENCE

2004-Present Principal C.A.R.E Academy (Cultivating Attitudes Releasing Excellence)

Duties:

• Oversee activities directly related to ensuring delivery of high quality teaching standards and services (including resolution of conflict and/or complaints).

• Review of teaching activities and the learning environment including student performance and exam results in measuring productivity and goal achievement to determine areas needing remedial attention and program improvement.

• Payroll and Cash flow management.

• Compile, develop, and analyze necessary information to assess the current and future physical, academic and financial status of the school.

• Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire and instruct new employees, regarding the accepted standards of the school.

• Determine services to be offered, and set prices and credit terms, based on customer demand and the institutions needs.

• Manage staff, preparing time tables and assigning specific duties.

• Develop and implement marketing strategies including advertising campaigns and soliciting corporate support for our community projects.

• Direct and coordinate organization’s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.

2009-Present Assistant Examiner:

Caribbean Examination Council,

The Garrison St. Michael, Barbados

Duties:

Participate in the annual script marking exercise.

Exercise diligence dedication and vigilance

Ensure fairness, sound judgment and integrity in marking examinations

2004-2011 Teacher:

The Student Centre:

Crompton Street, Bridgetown,

St Michael Barbados, West Indies

Duties:

Prepare students for annual examinations at both the secondary and tertiary level.

Fulfill all exam requirements thorough timely completion of curriculum to enable students to take exams at the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate CSEC and Cambridge International Advanced proficiency levels. Pay Critical attention to classroom management ensuring the preservation of the learning environment even in the presence of disruptive behavior. Subjects taught included: English language and Literature; Office Administration, Principles of Business, Social studies and Business Management

2000-2010 Financial Advisor Independent Sub-Contractor

British American Insurance Company Barbados Limited

Corner Collymore Rock & Britton’s Cross Road,

St Michael Barbados West Indies

Duties:

Assist clients and prospects by, conducting personal financial reviews; identify financial needs and goals/objectives; establish priorities; identify available options to achieving goals; design and implement a range of financial and other solutions to meet those goals/ needs. Thereafter, monitor the implemented solutions and adjust the plan where necessary to ensure accomplishment of the client’s goals

1999-Present Chief Executive Officer

Infinity Ministries International:

Link Road, Lower Carlton

St. James Barbados West Indies

Duties:

Ultimately responsibility for the day-to-day management decisions of the Ministry and for implementing the organizations long and short term plans/strategy with a view to creating a viable and effective Ministry organization. Communicate on behalf of the Ministry to members, ministry partners, employees, government authorities, and other stakeholders. To ensure the organization is appropriately organized and staffed to achieve the approved strategy; ensure that expenditures of the Ministry are within the authorized annual budget of the organization; assess the principal risks of the organization and to ensure that these risks are being monitored and managed; ensure effective internal controls and management information; ensure that the Company has appropriate systems to enable it to conduct its activities both lawfully and ethically and ensuring that the organization maintains the highest standards of conduct.

1992- 1996 Pastor/ National Youth Director:

Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies Barbados District

Oistins Hill, Christ Church, Barbados West Indies

Duties:

Pastor: Responsibilities include: Overseeing management of all areas of the congregation's ministry; provide spiritual leadership in addition to providing care and counseling to the local church and community; officiate at special functions such as dedications, baptism, weddings and funerals. Supporting, overseeing and evaluating congregation and staff; Holding regular staff meetings to coordinate ministries; Ensuring church facilities are functioning; preparing and delivering sermons overseeing church’s financial matters; National Youth Director: Develop and implementing a comprehensive approach to youth ministry in areas of worship discipleship, missions, and outreach; enhance cooperation among youth from member churches; serve as a spiritual leader and role model. Be an advocate for youth and educate the congregations and communities about the hopes, concerns and needs of youth in local churches; Support and guide the work of the national Youth Ministry; Mentor youth in developing their leadership skills; be aware of resources for developing the youth ministry programming and participate in continuing education events and training opportunities. Recruit and train volunteers who work with youth in all aspects of youth ministry.

PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Graduate Researcher: Conducted research on the Non utilization by Barbadian Entrepreneurs of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Single Market and economy (CSME) Right of Establishment Protocol, this research was conducted between July 2012 and December 2013.

Life Coach & Motivational Speaker: Itinerant Preacher/Teacher Conference speaker

Business Member: Barbados Chapter of: Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship International

Senior Director: Game lounge Amusement Arcade2001-present Bridgetown

Senior Partner: Security Support Services St Michael Barbados

Director: Creative Investments, Innovative Solutions & Professional services

Volunteer: St James North District Emergency Organization

Executive Member and President of St Albans Parent Teacher Association (PTA) 2000-2009, also served on Select committee of National PTA Barbados.

Founder and Board Chairman, of CARE Academy; a second chance institute for school dropouts, disadvantaged children and adults

Shop Steward: National Union of Public Workers for Security officers in Ministry of Defense and Security 1985-1989

Assistant Editor, and Editor Flame magazine, West Indies School of Theology Trinidad 1990-1992

RESEARCH COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Research-based skills: Questionnaire design, sampling design, data analysis, and

research methods qualitative and quantitative.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Politics, Journalism, Business, Academic Research, Government, Education, Student and Employee Performance, Human Resource Management, Poverty alleviation, Debt Reduction, Disaster management, and Non-profit organizations:

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Writing, singing, swimming, cooking, travelling and meeting people

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