Type Of Business:
County health department
Major Product/SVS:
Health care; Community services; Volunteer services for the American Cancer Society; Assistance with serving Thanksgiving dinners
Hobbies/Sports:
Bowling; Playing miniature golf; Climbing; Traveling; Taking outstanding wedding pictures
Education Degrees:
Coursework in Shorthand, Bookkeeping and Typing, Secretarial School; High School Diploma, Earned in Trinidad (1959)
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, Fundraising, American Cancer Society; First Vice President, Toastmaster's Club
Place of Birth:
Sangre Grande
Children's Names:
Joel (Deceased), Priestess, Glen, Martin
Work History:
St. Lucie Health Department; Secretary, Photographer, East Orange Board of Education, State of New Jersey (16 Years); Hotel Manager, Blue Caribbean Hotel, Barbados
Charity:
Local Church; Teacher, Sunday School; Ministerial work; Nursery; Community Service; Campaign Volunteer, The Mayor of East Orange, NJ
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her mother and a minister who inspired her to believe in God, which later caused her to start making biblical comfort pillows.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after moving to the United States from Trinidad and desiring to work in a field where she could meet and work with the public and help people.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Church is the proud grandmother of nine and has four great-grandchildren. After the untimely passing of her eldest son at the age of 42 to cancer, Ms. Church began making a comfort pillow with biblical phrases and sayings on hugging pillows to help comfort those who have lost a loved one. She has made these pillows for members of her church, and is now interested in turning her idea into a business.
Throughout her career, she received glowing recommendation letters from the East Orange Board of Education and other professionals who had worked with her. God is a major influence in her life and she wishes that she could have lived during the time that Jesus walked the Earth. She went to Israel for two weeks to visit the Holy Land and experience places that were mentioned in the Bible, including walking the River of Jordan and bathing in the Sea of Galilee. In addition, she took a one month cruise halfway around the world and visited China, India, Egypt, several other countries, and several states in America.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Volunteering in her community
Education Certifications:
Ordained Minister, Lobe Cathedral (1995)
Awards/Honors:
District 15 Award for Sustained Superior Achievement, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Services (1993); Article Feature, Port St. Lucie Tribune, FL (1987); Various Awards and Certificates, American Cancer Society; Various Awards and Certificates, Board of Education
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Church intends to remain active in her community and become an entrepreneur.