Dwain Wellington

Public-service and enforcement professional with United States Army Military Police training and extensive experience applying rules, managing public-facing conflict, documenting incidents, protecting confidential information and communicating with culturally diverse communities. Brings investigation training, security operations experience, disciplined judgment under pressure, hospital chaplaincy, executive administration and more than fifteen years of accountable leadership in community-service settings.

Military Police - United States Army National Guard, 200th Military Police Company - Baltimore, MD

(2007-01 - 2010-12)

• Enforced laws, standards, security requirements and military discipline on military property and installations while maintaining professional conduct and public safety.
• Supported force-protection, anti-terrorism, area-security and police-intelligence operations, applying situational awareness and structured response procedures.
• Assisted Military Police teams with circulation control, route research, GPS navigation during night manoeuvres and disciplined radio communications.
• Completed extensive training in investigation principles, theories, practices, standards and tools; worked within a strict chain of command and remained accountable for assigned duties and equipment.

Administrative Specialist - United States Army Reserve - Fort Meade, MD

(2005-01 - 2007-12)

• Provided authoritative explanations of rules, regulations and procedures to senior command and general military personnel in support of the Command Inspection Program.
• Reviewed directives and documentation, tracked records, controlled access to senior leaders and served as custodian of classified program documents.
• Helped prepare policy letters and standard operating procedures; maintained budgets, inventory, personnel records and administrative databases.

Communications and Media Advisor - Senate of Canada - Ottawa / Toronto, ON

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Prepared briefing material, public statements, speeches, fact sheets and communications involving complex and sensitive issues.
• Responded to public inquiries and coordinated stakeholder access and community events with discretion, tact and sound judgment.

Administrative Liaison - Church of God of Prophecy Eastern Canada, National Office - Mississauga, ON

(2017-01 - 2022-12)

• Applied organizational policies and procedures, responded to inquiries and prepared accurate reports, records and confidential communications under deadlines.
• Coordinated leadership events and worked with staff, volunteers, leaders and external stakeholders across a diverse regional organization.

Lead Pastor - Church of God of Prophecy Hamilton - Hamilton, ON

(2022-01 - 2026-12)

• Led daily public-facing operations for a multicultural organization serving approximately 150 members and a broad community network.
• Responded to complaints, disputes, emergencies and sensitive situations using calm communication, fair judgment, confidentiality and conflict resolution.
• Prepared formal correspondence, reports, policies and meeting records; oversaw facilities, finances, volunteers, events and organizational compliance.
• Worked regularly with hospitals, funeral homes, community organizations, residents and public-service partners.

Co-Lead Pastor / Acting Co-Pastoral Lead / Youth Pastor - Durham West Worship Centre - Pickering, ON

(2013-01 - 2022-12)

• Provided public-facing leadership, crisis response, counselling and dispute resolution involving individuals, families, volunteers and community partners.
• Communicated policies and expectations, maintained documentation and coordinated outreach programs, events and volunteer teams.

Volunteer Hospital Chaplain - Oak Valley Health, Markham Stouffville Hospital - Markham, ON

(2014-01 - 2026-12)

• Provide calm, confidential support during deaths, critical diagnoses, emergencies and emotionally charged situations involving patients, families and healthcare staff.
• Work within hospital protocols and multidisciplinary environments while respecting privacy, accessibility, boundaries and institutional procedures.

Master of Divinity - Divinity - Tyndale University

Bachelor-level - theological and church leadership studies

Training - Military Police and administrative training - United States Army