Experience

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  Saint Paul Catholic Church

  • Director Of Religious Education
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  St. Paul Catholic Church

  • Director of Religious Education

    • Jun 2016 - Present

    In collaboration with our pastor, Fr.Bill Swengros, and in conjunction with the catechetical offices of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida, I coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the total parish formation and catechetical program (from womb to tomb) for one of the largest and most dynamic par...

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  Incarnation Catholic Church

  • Trainer for Strong Catholic Families Initiative

    • Mar 2012 - Present

    Helping to initiate a process within our diocese for changing the way parishes/schools partner with parents. Developed by NFCYM and presented in partnership with the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) and the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers (NACFLM).The Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth in-services and resources are designed to (a) motivate parents to take responsibility for the faith development of their children, and (b) to motivate parishes/schools to support and equip parents and families in passing the faith to their children.

  • Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization/Coordinator of Rites of Christian Initiation of Adult

    • Jul 2010 - Jun 2016

    Working closely with Pastor Father Michael Suszynski, my team and I work toward making our 4,000 family parish a mission oriented church and providing educational and spiritual opportunities for those in our very diverse community located in the heart of Town 'n Country, Tampa.Curriculum and Groups that I oversee include but not limited to the following: All Adult Faith Formation classes, Bible Study Groups, Small Chrisitian Communities, Marriage Groups and Single Young Adult Group, Adult Sacrament Preparartion, Infant Baptism/Family preparation process, Youth Minstry, Childrens Faith Formation Program, John Paul II School of Evangelization, Emmaus Ministry (Men and Women), Catechist formation and training in Spanish and English communities.As Director of RCIA, I coordinate monthly gatherings with Core Team, oversee three weekly RCIA sessions, prepare Rites of Initiation, work with Liturgy committee, Music ministry, Environmental committee to plan upcoming Rites at Liturgies.

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  Diocese of St. Petersburg

  • St. Petersburg, Florida

  • Advisory Board Member of Diocesan RCIA Committee

    • Jul 2011 - Present
    • St. Petersburg, Florida

    Presenter at RCIA Diocesan Convocation 2013, 2015, Diocese of St. Petersburg, FloridaPresenter at RCIA Institute Spanish Workshops on Period of Purification and Enlightenment onFeb.2, 2013Presenter at RCIA Convocation 2012 in St. Petersburg, FlPlan Tri annual RCIA Instititutes for the Diocese of ...

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  Art Institute of Tampa

  • Interior Design Faculty

    • Mar 2006 - Jul 2010

    Adjunct Instructor for Architectural Communications Classes, Textiles, Human Factors, Design IV, Materials and Codes, among other classes in the Interior Design Dept..Adjunct Instructor for Contemporary Morality Class in the General Education Dept.

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  Estudio Cayon Design Co.

  • Interior Designer-Owner

    • Jan 1990 - Jul 2010

    Commercial and Residential design, specializing in Retail and Hosptitality Design and Custom Furniture Design.

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  International Academy of Design and Technology

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Interior Design Faculty

    • Jul 1990 - Mar 2006
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    Senior Interior Design Faculty, classes taught included Core Interior Design Courses, Design Theory, Materials and Details,Design Fundamentals, Drafting, Sketching, Moving Spaces, Senior Design Courses.

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  FleischmanGarcia Architects

  • Tampa, Florida

  • Interior Design Department Director

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1993
    • Tampa, Florida

    Responsible for various design projects, including design of Tampa International Airport, Airside B and other large scale commercial projects as well as high end residential homes. Project coordination included code research and compliancy, visual presentations, detail coordination and specifica...

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  Duffala von Thaden Design Associates, Inc.

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Interior Designer

    • May 1985 - Dec 1989
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    Having worked for them as summer intern, I was hired after I graduated to be a part of this distinguished firms design team. Duties included drawing, detailing, design management, bid packages, specifications writing, purchasing, installation of many projects. This firm specialized in Hospitali...