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Charles Jeffrey Buchanan

Richmond

Summary

To obtain a job that will allow me to enhance my skills, and provide opportunities for growth in learning new skills. I am a highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am currently seeking full-time employment, including weekends if needed, and I am willing to work any shift available, including mornings, evenings, or overnight shifts.

For the past thirty years, I have proudly served as a pastor. I have experience in supervising staff, budgeting, executing budgets, and overseeing daily operations, both within the church and during international missions. I have compassion for people, which is part of what motivated me as a pastor. I have experience dealing with family crises, funeral visitation, and pastoral counseling.

For the past six months, I have worked for the United States Postal Service as a Rural Carrier. My responsibilities included organizing mail, ensuring proper delivery of the mail and parcels, providing customer service, and lifting heavy loads. I was on call most days, and my schedule was completely open, driving long distances in some circumstances.

During my time working with Walter Craig, Inc. (Wholesale Guns), I was responsible for sales, working with accounts both in person and by phone.

I held a position as a security guard for the Marion Military Institute in my hometown of Marion, Alabama, for three years. My responsibilities included ensuring the safety of all students living in the dormitories by consistently watching and checking the school building and grounds for any unauthorized individuals on the grounds.

I’ve also worked for the Boy Scouts of America as the head cook at Camp Tukabatchee. My responsibilities include managing all food service, from menu planning, ordering, and inventory, to supervising staff, cooking, and serving meals, while ensuring strict health, safety, and sanitation standards are met for large groups, including handling dietary needs.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Rural Carrier Associate

United States Postal Service
06.2025 - 12.2025
  • Responsible for the casing, loading, and delivery of all mail and packages to rural addresses, answering customer service questions, and record keeping.
  • My schedule was flexible, working weekends, holidays, as well as covering regular carriers.
  • Managed daily route assignments using GPS and postal delivery systems.
  • Delivered mail and packages to designated rural routes efficiently.
  • Organized mail for timely distribution based on delivery schedules.
  • Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries and undeliverable items.

Senior Pastor

Fairview Baptist Church
Mount Vernon
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Church Administration, which includes all paid staff (5), oversees all program areas, visitation, outreach, and all committees.
  • Led weekly worship services, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

Senior Pastor

Cedar Creek Baptist Church
Fayetteville
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Church Administration, which includes all paid staff (5), oversees all program areas, visitation, outreach, and all committees.
  • Collaborated with church leaders to establish long-term vision and goals.
  • Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
  • Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
  • Managed church administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operational flow and communication.

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of Bronson
Bronson
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Church Administration, which includes all paid staff (5), oversees all program areas, visitation, outreach, and all committees.
  • Spearheaded community outreach programs.
  • Managed all office operations, including staff hiring, training, scheduling, and payroll.
  • Developed sermon series, addressing relevant topics for congregational needs.
  • Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
  • Worked with leadership committee to set annual church master calendar.

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake
11.2005 - 01.2010
  • Church Administration, which includes all paid staff (11), oversees all programs, visitation, outreach, and all committees.
  • Coordinated church events, enhancing fellowship and outreach initiatives.
  • Led weekly worship services, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
  • Facilitated Bible study groups, encouraging scriptural understanding and discussion.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Organized mission trips both domestically and abroad for church groups.
  • Mentored church staff and volunteers, cultivating leadership skills within the community.
  • Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.

Senior Pastor

Sharon Baptist Church
Smyrna
09.2001 - 01.2005
  • Church Administration, which included all paid staff (5), oversees all programs, visitation, outreach, and all committees.
  • Provided pastoral care, supporting members through challenges and life events.
  • Managed church administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operational flow and communication.
  • Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.

Senior Pastor

Rhodes Chapel Baptist Church
Greensboro
08.1997 - 01.2001

Served as an Interim Pastor, leading weekly worship service as a fill-in for the Senior Pastor.

Sales Associate

Walter Craig Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Responsible for sales accounts.
  • Responsibilities included negotiating contracts for high-buying accounts, inventory, shipment of guns to gun shops, and public relations, including setting up for events.
  • (Wholesale Guns)
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Adapted sales strategies based on customer interactions and feedback to improve results.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.

Senior Pastor

Cleveland Mills Christian Church
Sprott
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Led weekly worship services on Sunday mornings with the goal of fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.

Interim Pastor

Pine Flat Baptist Church
Suttles
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Served as Interim Pastor as a fill-in for the Senior Pastor

Security Guard

Marion Military Institute
Marion
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Responsibilities included protecting students, property, and assets by patrolling the premises, monitoring surveillance, controlling access, and responding to incidents like theft, disturbances, or emergencies.
  • This may mean conducting regular checks of the building and perimeters as well as the grounds, also monitoring unauthorized personnel or visitors to the school grounds.

Buchanan Law LLC
01.1988 - 01.1995
  • Responsible for 40 accounts, seasonal and yearly contracts.
  • Administration, account management, and labor.

Education

College -

Marion Military Institute
01.1995

Prep School -

Marion Military Institute
01.1991

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Logistics coordination
  • Leadership development
  • Community engagement
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • Attendance oversight

References

  • Brad Buchanan, Brother, 678-429-5685
  • Jeff Land, RCA USPS, 859-797-8044
  • Toney Miller, Chairman of Deacons, First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake, 863-205-0887

License And Ordination

  • License, Siloam Baptist Church, 10/21/89
  • Ordination, Siloam Baptist Church, 11/30/93

Timeline

Rural Carrier Associate

United States Postal Service
06.2025 - 12.2025

Senior Pastor

Fairview Baptist Church
01.2022 - 04.2025

Senior Pastor

Cedar Creek Baptist Church
01.2017 - 01.2022

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of Bronson
01.2010 - 01.2017

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake
11.2005 - 01.2010

Senior Pastor

Sharon Baptist Church
09.2001 - 01.2005

Senior Pastor

Rhodes Chapel Baptist Church
08.1997 - 01.2001

Sales Associate

Walter Craig Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1998

Interim Pastor

Pine Flat Baptist Church
01.1994 - 01.1996

Senior Pastor

Cleveland Mills Christian Church
01.1993 - 01.1997

Security Guard

Marion Military Institute
01.1992 - 01.1995

Buchanan Law LLC
01.1988 - 01.1995

College -

Marion Military Institute

Prep School -

Marion Military Institute
Charles Jeffrey Buchanan