Rev. Dr. Melanie Miller for Bishop, Zion’s Choice for a Strong Future

1987-1994, Drafter, Computer-Aided Drafting, E.L. Hamm & Associates, DynCorp

1994-2001, Technology Teacher, Drafting Instructor, Norfolk Public Schools

2001-2003, CADD Department Manager, U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security

2003-2004, Technology Teacher, Stafford Public Schools

2005-2008, Pastor, Sycamore Hill, NC

2006-2008, Graduate Teaching Assistant/Adjunct Professor, Old Dominion University

2009-2012, Chaplain, U.S. Navy, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 374

2010-2012, Pastor, Martin Temple, CA

2011-2014, Adjunct Professor, Higher Education, Ashford University

2013-2021, Pastor, Varick Memorial, NJ

2015-2017, Education Services Specialist, Navy Recruiting District New York

2016-Present, Chaplain, U.S. Navy, Navy Surface Warfare Support, Littoral Combat Support, Navy Recruiting Command

DMin, Biblical Interpretation and Proclamation, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

PhD, Higher Education, Old Dominion University

MDiv, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University

BS, Occupational and Technical Studies, Old Dominion University

Certificate, Engineering and Architectural Drafting, Maryland Drafting Institute

Other Certificates: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cornell University, Sustaining the Preaching Life, Princeton Theological Seminary, National CAD/CAM Association Master Drafter, Global Certificate in Understanding and Serving Our Global Community, Old Dominion University, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Level I, Hampton Veterans Administration Hospital, and United States Navy Professional Naval Chaplaincy course.

Personal Interests: A passion for learning, arts and crafts of all kinds, gardening, completing puzzles, exercise, hanging with family, and traveling and cruising with my husband.