John Paledino

Compassionate Senior Pastor with 30+ years of ministry experience providing religious care and counsel to local communities. A spiritual leader with excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence that can foster an environment of healing. Strong work principles and moral uprightness. Eager to join AdventHealth to offer empathetic care and grief support to patients, families and staff.

Senior Pastor and Teacher at Harvest Church of Tampa (2004 – Present)

• Serves as lead pastor for a multi-ethnic church, converting biblical studies into teachings that foster relevant skills for winning in life.
• Conducts research and effectively articulates biblical teachings on a weekly basis, providing principles for personal and professional success in today's world.
• Officiates weddings and provides premarital, marriage, and family counseling.
• Delivers counseling sessions to individuals focusing on rehabilitation from substance abuse, addictions, and mental health illnesses.
• Hosts weekly prayer Zoom meetings and contributes monthly articles to church newsletter, Stronger.Every.Month.

Chief Financial Officer at Harvest Church of Tampa (2004 – Present)

• Leads all aspects of finance and administration for the nonprofit organization.
• Spearheads financial strategy, including budgeting and forecasting, for each fiscal year.
• Manages philanthropic donations to create communal and global impact that aligns with the organization’s mission-driven vision.
• Oversees organization invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conserves organization resources by implementing strategic cost-saving initiatives.

Notary Public at The UPS Store (2020 – Present)

• Accurately conducts over 2,000 notary services a year for various legal documents including real estate transactions, powers of attorney, affidavits, agreements, contracts, and deeds.
• Verifies the identity of clients and witnesses, administering loyalty oaths and affirmations as required.
• Maintains thorough compliance with laws, regulations and company policies.
• Inspects that notaries’ signatures and seals are distinct and unchanged from their original forms.

Sales Associate at The UPS Store (2020 – Present)

• Delivers exceptional customer service through customer engagement and quality product sales and delivery.
• Supports leadership and team members by learning all product and service offerings, providing solutions when necessary.
• Packages outgoing parcels for the US and overseas with proper labeling and documentation.
• Processes packages for mailbox holders and inventory, giving precise quotes.

Associate Pastor and District Leader at Family Harvest Church (1994 – 2004)

• Conducted Life Groups for 800 members as Church District Leader.
• Managed spiritual care for families within assigned district by phone calls and in person meetings.
• Led visitations for patients in hospitals, rehab center, nursing homes, and hospice care.
• Provided crisis support to patients surrounding physical and mental illness.
• Administered bereavement care to families and officiated memorial services after the loss of loved ones.
• Counseled couples and families to facilitate spiritual and emotional healing that lasts.

Master of Arts in Theology – International College of Excellence (2005)

Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice; Minor in Business – Southern Illinois University (1986)

Associate of Arts – Thornton Community College (1983)