“Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:” Psalms 144:1 (KJV)
Linda was the Founder and President of Shiloh Spiritual Growth Ministries. Linda received her BA in Theology through Biltmore Bible University. Linda has written 3 books of reflection and is currently writing her 4th: 1) Moments With The Master, A Reflective Time, which is available in paperback and as an eBook, and 2) A Walk To Gethsemane, Touching The Master’s Hand, is available as a paperback and an eBook, 3) The Emmaus Road is available as a paperback and an ebook, and 4) The Damascus Journey which is currently being written and will also be made available through paperback and eBook and when completed.
Linda is an Ordained Pastor and dedicated Mother. Linda writes Inspirational Literature that helps the reader find a deep, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Linda developed all of the curriculum for RiverFire University in Phoenix, AZ and is currently teaching Christian study classes in Northern Arizona. Linda is a Counselor, Mentor, Teacher, Prayer Warrior, Worshiper and Watercolor Artist. Linda began Watercolor Painting in 2017 when her doctors prescribed extended bedrest and isolation. Her Watercolor Painting Journey has been a great blessing to her and to others whom she has shared her paintings with. You can contact Linda by making a reply on any page in this website.
RESUME
EXPERIENCE
Retired – July 2015
Northland Pioneer College – Information Services Division Manager 3/28/2011 – July 2015
College in Holbrook, AZ. Budgets (3), Employee files, Quoting/Ordering all Network and Computer Equipment. Supervisor of the Printing and Duplicating Department. Report writing. Equipment Management.
PLC Charter Schools – Human Resources / Payroll Manager 10/2006 – 1/19/2011
Charter school in South Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tolleson. Human Resources Manager – handling all Personnel issues and records requirements, Payroll Manager – issuing all HR related payroll and manual checks, handling all HR and Payroll related Federal and State Compliance Reporting, writing and handling Policy & Procedures. Handling Worker’s Compensation and New Hire Procedures.
PLC Charter Schools (previously Phoenix Academy of Performing Arts South) – Mgr Internal Audits/HR/Payroll. 7/2005 to 10/2006
Charter school in South Phoenix and Tolleson. Student Records, Human Resources, Payroll, Auditing of all areas, State Compliance Reporting.
Life Line Ambulance – Administrative Assistant, HR Dept. 10/2004 – 6/2005
Set up new employee files, set appointments for interviews, verify previous employment, powerpoint presentations of policy and procedures, Review Run Reports for possible errors, update employee certifications.
Phoenix Academy of Performing Arts South – Vice Principal/Asst. Supt. July 2000 – 10/6/2004
Charter school in South Phoenix. Handle student disciplinary problems, new enrollees, rosters, child nutrition program, drug awareness teaching, substitute teaching, administrative planning and implementing, curriculum research and purchase, SAIS, State Compliance Reports, and grant writing.
RiverFire University – Teacher/Dean of Education/Writer January 1998 – May 2002
Includes handling of all student files, accounting, report cards, grading of essays, writing of Christian Counseling and Church Government research and curriculum, Classroom assistance and teaching, as well as scheduling of classes and teachers.
River of Life Tabernacle Church/Academy, Inc. – Teacher/Administrator/Writer May 1993 – 1998
Includes classroom teacher, computer skills teacher (grades 1-12), collection and calculating of all student grades, curriculum ordering, financial secretary, school records secretary, first aid. Work also includes typing/researching/writing sermons, syllabus, and reference materials for classes. Writing, editing, researching for River of Life Christian Community Newspaper. Assisting church membership in any way needed, including book editing, resumes, small business set-up, large business plans, script writing/typing, and miscellaneous publishing projects. Ordained Minister – Executive Minister of Adult Education.
Daystar Publishing Enterprises – Editor/Publisher February 1993 – November 1993
Publication of Trade Journal/Magazine for the Arizona Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators. Duties included requesting original articles and photographs, requesting permission to reprint articles, writing articles, photographing arson schools and seminars given by the chapter, typing, lay-out, paste-up, formatting, advertising (solicitation, design, accounting), arranging for printing, sorting for bulk mail, mailing.
International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. – Editor June 1988 – May 1993
Editing the Trade Journal/Magazine for the International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. Duties included requesting original articles and photographs, requesting permission to reprint articles previously printed, having articles reviewed by a qualified peer review committee, writing articles, typing, lay-out, paste-up, formatting, advertising (solicitation, design, accounting), arranging for printing and mailing of the finished product.
State Farm Insurance Company – Claims Representative/Investigator August 1971 – January 1991
Began in mail and file (1 year). Automobile claims handler (damage assessment, vehicle repair estimation, medical claims, rental vehicles, working with doctors and lawyers, assessing liability, negotiating settlements) – 11 years. Insurance Fraud Investigator (investigated organized crime families, auto theft for hire, arson for profit, doctor/lawyer set-ups, false medical claims, body shop fraud, damage assessment, negotiated settlements) – 7 years. While with this company my work included: taking statements, assisting in statements under oath and/or depositions, maintaining records on family activities, identifying patterns of claim/policy behavior, reviewing medical reports and independent medical examinations, inspecting and assessing vehicle damage as related to an accident, surveillance, diagramming scenes, diagramming family/claim/policy patterns, determining origin and cause of a fire, writing reports, requesting assistance of independent cause and origin investigators, mechanical engineers and private investigators, testifying in court.
EDUCATION
Biltmore Bible University – Theology Major BA Degree 6/2013 (3.89 GPA)
Northern Arizona University – General Education (3.69 GPA) Certification not completed, Dec. 2009
Mesa Community College – Theatre Arts Major, English Minor AA Degree, June 1972
Foothill Community College – Theatre Arts Major, English Minor Transfer to AZ in 1969
College: 3 years, 113.5 hours, “B” GPA. Investigator schooling: 29.85 hours, no GPA
Continuous Education: (classes through employers) Claims handling, Automotive Construction, Claims Law, Vehicle Estimating, Selling Skills, Typing Skills, Auto Theft Investigation, Photography, Fire Cause and Origin Determination, Subrogation, Arbitration, Dictation/Proofing, Stress Management, Teaching Accelerated Christian Education, CPR (adult/pediatric), First Aid, Becoming a Foster Parent, Becoming a Therapeutic Foster Parent, Working with ADHD children, working with FAS children.
PERSONAL / PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
AZ Chapter, IAAI Board of Directors October 1985 – February 1993
AZ Chapter, IAAI Member (Honored with Life Membership) May 1982 – Present
IAAI Member May 1982 – May 1993
AZ Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention (Secretary) May 1983 – June 1988
AZ Auto Theft Association May 1982 – January 1991
River of Life Tabernacle Choir August 1992 – October 2002
River of Life Tabernacle Theatre February 1994 – October 2002
River of Life Christian Community Newspaper April 1999 – October 2002
River Fire University (Teacher and Aide) January 1999 – October 2002
Aid to the Adoption of Special Kids Foster Family April 1995 – April 1999
Shiloh Spiritual Growth Ministries (co-founder/president) August 1997 – May 2015
National Association of Marriage Enhancement (counselor) August 2002
Phat Goat Pharm Enterprises (Founder/President) December 2010
MINISTRIES
Current focus of our family includes Inmate Ministry. Through a Pen-Pal program we encourage, mentor and raise up Inmates in the admonition of Christ. We send Bibles, Study Books, and materials to help them along their Christian walk. We also assist released inmates and their families with clothing and transportation to their Parole Offices. I’m also very active with Community Ministry. We work with various ministries to network when there are specific needs.
ABILITIES AND INTERESTS
Computers: Purchased my first computer in 1985. I can work fluently in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Quickbooks, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet and various work related programs.
Writing: I have enjoyed writing since age 9. I have written many stories, poems (gospel & secular), prose (gospel & secular), scripts and music (gospel). I have published, Moments with the Master, A Walk to Gethsemane, preparing to publish The Emmaus Road and currently compiling The Damascus Journey.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
OTHER
Who’s Who in the World, 17th Edition (2000). Outstanding People of the 20th Century, 2nd Edition (2000). Who’s Who of American Women, 22nd Edition (2000-2001). Who’s Who in the West, 27th Edition (2000-2001). Who’s Who in the World, 18th Edition (2001-2002). Who’s Who Historical Society (2001-2002). Empire Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry (2004). Who’s Who In America 59th Edition (2005), Who’s Who in the World 22nd Edition (2005), Who’s Who in America 60th Edition (2006), Biltmore Who’s Who Among Executives and Professional Women (2008) and 2008 Honors Edition. There are additional, but it’s redundant.
Linda J. Humes 
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