Hello!

I’m Pate THaggard

Christ Follower, Southern Miss Golden Eagle Fan, Social Worker, Website Builder, Digital Marketer, Podcast Producer, Volunteer Developer, & Notary Public

info@patethaggard.com

(601) 408-9830

Hattiesburg, MS

About me

A Hattiesburg, Mississippi Native

My name is Brandon Pate Thaggard (I go by “Pate”), and I am from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. I have served in a wide variety of roles ranging from business marketing, website development, vocational ministry, and have completed a ministry leadership development program. In March of 2019, God called me into a great ministry called hospice. I currently serve at Gentiva Hospice Services of Hattiesburg as the Coordinator of Volunteer Services. In May of 2023, I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss! To the top!). My goals are to serve those with terminal illnesses (and their families) through providing grief and bereavement counseling and education. I also plan to inspire and educate the next generation of grief and hospice clinicians and volunteers. When I’m not at work or church, you’ll find me watching Southern Miss baseball at Pete Taylor Park, producing podcasts, and building websites. I hope we will get the chance to work together soon!

WORK Experience

Coordinator of Volunteer Services

Gentiva Hospice | Hattiesburg, MS

March 2019 – Present

  • Recruits, trains, equips, empowers, and retains hospice volunteers to meet the non-medical needs of hospice patients and their families
  • Assesses needs of hospice patients that can be met via volunteers
  • Coordinates volunteer recruitment and education efforts
  • Maintenance and upkeep of volunteer paperwork and personnel files
  • Completes documentation and reporting of volunteer service efforts
  • Assists with coordination of hospice’s “We Honor Veterans” program
  • Assists with coordination of hospice’s memorial and vigil services
  • Assists with hospice’s community outreach efforts

Connections Associate

Venture Church | Hattiesburg, MS

June 2017 – February 2019

  • Led the Guest Services volunteer team at the central church campus
  • Served as the assistant to the Connections Pastor
  • Coordinated and scheduled volunteers for Guest Services teams
  • Conducted department research and development
  • Conducted volunteer training and empowerment
  • Oversaw the church’s Next Step class to help others get connected to the church through various serving opportunities & small groups
  • Managed and tracked department budgets and finances
  • Managed the church database through staff training, reporting, and technical support

LEAD PROGRAM Apprentice

Venture Church | Hattiesburg, MS

June 2016 – May 2017

  • Attended weekly ministry leadership development classes
  • Assisted in the development of the Connections ministry
  • Worked closely with departments to develop effective and efficient systems and processes for onboarding and training volunteers
  • Coordinated various volunteer team tasks, events, and trainings
  • Developed a ministry-wide calendar for events and meetings

Marketing Assistant

Looks Great Services & Helanbak | Columbia, MS

July 2015 – May 2016

  • Executed content creation and developed digital strategy for business growth
  • Maintained and updated the business social media accounts and websites
  • Designed company digital & print materials
  • Completed business videography and photography projects
  • Completed administrative duties as needed

Communications Coordinator

CrossPoint Community Church | Hattiesburg, MS

January 2014 – June 2015

  • Maintained and updated the church social media accounts, website, and mobile app
  • Recorded and edited weekly church sermons to be posted online
  • Provided videography and photography services for church ministries and events
  • Created artwork and print materials for various ministry projects

Education & SKills

Skills

N

Leadership Development

N

Digital Marketing

N

Website Development & Design

N

Organizational Systems Development

N

Volunteer Coordination & Development

N

Administrative Support

N

Client Emotional Support

N

Grief & Bereavement Support

University of Southern Mississippi

Master’s of Social Work (MSW)

Graduated in May 2023
Long Beach, MS 

60 graduate level course units completed. Graduate student social work field experience includes over 900 clinical hours in the hospice social work and bereavement coordination disciplines.

Received the Southern Miss School of Social Work Master’s Level Field Education Student of the Year Award for 2021-2022.

University of Southern Mississippi

Bachelor’s of Arts | Advertising
Minor Degree | Business Marketing

Graduated in May 2016
Hattiesburg, MS

132 undergraduate level course units completed.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Notary Public

Lamar County | Mississippi

Commission: October 14, 2022 – October 13, 2026

Mississippi Notary ID No.: 336269

 

  • Screen signers of important documents for their true identity, their willingness to sign without duress or intimidation, and their awareness of the contents of the document or transaction
  • Deter fraud and establish that the signer knows what document they’re signing and that they’re a willing participant in the transaction
  • Act as an impartial third party in the witnessing and signing of important and legal documents

Secretary, Board of Directors

Veterans OutReach | Non-Profit Organization

August 2022 – Present

  • Acts as a voter and decision maker for the board of directors
  • Attends monthly board meetings to discuss endeavors of the organization
  • Records board meeting minutes
  • Keeps records of organizational endeavors, meetings, and events
  •  Participates in community events and fundraising endeavors

Training & Development Leader

Life.Church Online Host Team

June 2018 – June 2021

  • Worked with Life.Church Online staff and volunteer leadership to develop training content for online host teams and leadership roles
  • Led the training/development and administrative onboarding teams
  • Developed and oversaw the online volunteer onboarding, training, and development pipelines
  • Trained and onboarded new volunteers and leaders

website Portfolio

The gentry barber shop

Veterans Outreach of mississippi

Mary Mabry swimming lessons

Leah thaggard swimming lessons

Everyday eagles podcast

Heather evans christian life coaching

info@patethaggard.com

(601) 408-9830