I am a lifelong, practicing Catholic, and am deeply committed to my faith. I have a sincere curiosity and desire to better know and understand the faith, and this compels me to engage in regular self-study. My work experience is quite varied, including civil service, self-employment and Faith Formation program coordination for Catholic parishes. While each work endeavor provided interesting and worthwhile experience, I found the greatest job satisfaction during my employment over the last 11 years at two local Catholic parishes. Similar in duties, both positions allowed me to share the faith I have practiced my entire life. I would be very proud to continue working in a Catholic environment, potentially one that makes use of my written and organizational skills honed through years of employment in these various settings. At this time, I am seeking work that takes advantage of my ability to carefully edit written material, and which also requires knowledge of the Catholic faith.
Administered several parish-based faith formation ministries offered to preschool through 10th grade school levels, including preparation for the Sacraments of Confirmation, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
Coordinated Adult Faith Formation initiatives, including multi-week study and fellowship programs, and RCIA.
Served as liaison for the Parish Baptism ministry, including coordination of a preparation program for parents.
Facilitated acquisition of technology to enhance parish-wide Faith Formation initiatives.
Assisted with many parish-based administrative duties, including, but not limited to online giving, editing weekly bulletin, parish office reception, and management of livestream Masses.
Coordinated and administered all aspects of the Religious Education program for elementary and middle school grade levels, including recruitment and support of catechists, management of registration and attendance records, oversight and enhancement of curriculum, and planning and conducting annual First Sacrament retreats and celebrations.
Coordinated and provided instruction of candidates for RCIA and Adult Confirmation.
Sole proprietor of part-time Gardening Service Business
Organizational assistant to a local professional musician