Experience

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  First Congregational Church of Hadley

  • Hadley, MA

  • Pastor/Teacher

    • Jan 2016 - Present
    • Hadley, MA

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  Chaplains on the Way

  • Waltham, Massachusetts

  • Contract Project Manager and Street Chaplain

    • Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
    • Waltham, Massachusetts

    – Assist staff in developing a strategic plan for development and fundraising– Managed the launching of a new communications program that included a new website, e-newsletters, and print materials – Facilitated a team of staff and board members in writing a vision and mission statement– Collaborate with the staff and Board in building a sustainable, board-run organization– Write and edit copy for online and print materials– Provide spiritual companionship and pastoral care to those experiencing homelessness, extreme poverty, and/or mental illness and addictions

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  Cat Scratch Studio

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Art Director/Graphic Designer

    • Jun 1995 - Dec 2015
    • Greater Boston Area

    – Ability to deliver high-quality and innovative design– Assist clients in meeting their goals efficiently and on time– Ability to manage a high-volume workload for multiple clients – Hire and negotiate contracts for outside vendors– Creatively produce professional-quality print and web materials within budget– Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

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  First Parish Church United of Westford

  • Westford, Massachusetts

  • Bridge Minister

    • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
    • Westford, Massachusetts

    – Preached and led weekly Sunday worship– Created and led alternative worship experiences– Offered pastoral care and counseling to congregation and suggested referrals– Officiated at funerals and baptisms– Attended committee meetings to collaborate with church leadership on vision and mission – Served as a team leader for the church staff and coordinated with them on maintaining office procedures– Guided and offered basic training to the newly-formed pastoral care team– Wrote and edited weekly and monthly communications

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  Union Congregational Church

  • Groton, Massachusetts

  • Sabbatical Pastor

    • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
    • Groton, Massachusetts

    – Preached and led Sunday worship and special services– Offered pastoral care to the congregation– Facilitated a lectio divina workshop– Attended committee meetings to offer a pastoral presence– Officiated at two funeral services

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  First Congrational Church of West Brookfield

  • West Brookfield, Massachusetts

  • Sabbatical Pastor

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    • West Brookfield, Massachusetts

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  South Acton Congregational Church

  • Acton, Massachusetts

  • Minister Intern – Field Education

    • Sep 2011 - May 2013
    • Acton, Massachusetts

    – Participated in leading the weekly worship service; prayers of the people and the children's sermon– Preached and led worship once a month and in the minister's absence– Created and led the Easter sunrise service and other creative worship services– Taught and led a number of spiritual formation groups such as lectio divina, contemplation and meditation, and exploring spirituality types– Participated in communion and baptisms– Offered pastoral care to congregants in their homes, rehabilitation facilities, and hospitals– Attended confirmation and Sunday school classes to engage with the youth

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  Cahners Publishing Company/Reed Business Information

  • Newton, Massachusetts

  • Art Director

    • 1987 - 1995
    • Newton, Massachusetts

    – Designed marketing and conference materials for magazines and corporate departments – Supervised junior designers and contractors– Managed and collaborated with multiple in-house clients– Hired and negotiated contracts for illustrators and photographers

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  Manufacturing and Banking

  • Western Massachusetts

  • Human Resources – Manager and Assistant Manager

    • 1978 - 1987
    • Western Massachusetts

    Worked in the human resources field before switching careers.