Experience

Synod of the Sun - PC(USA)

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of the Synod Partnership for Disaster Recovery

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Connecting, equipping, and empowering Presbyterians and our partnering communities to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against disaster events. Connecting, equipping, and empowering Presbyterians and our partnering communities to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against disaster events.



ST. MARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF DALLAS, TEXAS

• United States

• Pastor

  • Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  Shepherding a community of faith called to know Christ and to make Christ's love known through their worship, discipleship, and service to our neighbors. Shepherding a community of faith called to know Christ and to make Christ's love known through their worship, discipleship, and service to our neighbors.



Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Pastor for Mission & Outreach

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2021

  • Lead collaboratively with pastors, staff, lay leaders, and congregation members in Christian worship, pastoral care, education, and service; including weekly Sunday worship, educational events and programming around Mission & Outreach ministries, and opportunities to engage in spiritual formation and growth through acts of service, compassion, justice and peacemaking. • Evaluate, develop, and manage local, national, and international mission ministries, partnerships, and policies in alignment with the larger vision and strategic goals of the congregation • Collaborate with and empower the Mission Council to determine budget allocations both internally and with external community partnerships, including grant reviews and disbursements for general budgeted and specially designated funds • Supervise the coordinator for Epiphany Ministry, serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a weekly enrichment and respite program. Show less



Refugee Services of Texas

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Refugee Resettlement Supervisor

  • Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  • Supervise and oversee all resettlement, case management, and match grant services provided to clients through the Reception & Placement program • Supervise and oversee all home studies, post-release services, and case management provided to clients through the Unaccompanied Minors program • Ensure the proper tracking and management of budgets, financial transactions, and the distribution of funds to clients and local service providers • Provide direct supervision, training, and development of staff members and volunteers • Ensure programs are in compliance with policies and protocol of the agency, as well as those of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, the Office of Refugee & Resettlement, and other guidelines on local, state, and federal levels Show less



University of Texas

• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Assist professors and associate dean for academic affairs with teaching-related duties, including preparing course syllabi, teaching materials, administrating exams, and facilitating classroom discussions • Provide support with research through engaging in literature searches on topics such as teen pregnancy and substance use and the integration of practice wisdom in social work education • Support departmental administration through fulfilling duties and responsibilities as needed • Assist professors and associate dean for academic affairs with teaching-related duties, including preparing course syllabi, teaching materials, administrating exams, and facilitating classroom discussions • Provide support with research through engaging in literature searches on topics such as teen pregnancy and substance use and the integration of practice wisdom in social work education • Support departmental administration through fulfilling duties and responsibilities as needed



Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment Communications Coordinator, Admissions Office

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Provided information and hospitality to prospective students regarding degree programs • Worked collaboratively with recruitment team to plan and execute Discovery Weekend, a biannual event for prospective students to meet faculty, staff, and current students • Managed weblog for the AYAVA House, an intentional community program for young adults in year-long service programs coordinated by the Admissions Office • Provided information and hospitality to prospective students regarding degree programs • Worked collaboratively with recruitment team to plan and execute Discovery Weekend, a biannual event for prospective students to meet faculty, staff, and current students • Managed weblog for the AYAVA House, an intentional community program for young adults in year-long service programs coordinated by the Admissions Office



Presbytery of South Louisiana

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Young Adult Volunteer Program Site Coordinator

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2012

  The Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Program is a program of the Presbyterian Church (USA) that invites young adults (people in their 20s) to commit to a year of intentional living and service. Young adults deepen their faith and develop as leaders through serving communities across the world, reflecting upon their experiences to better discern God's call in their lives. Intentional community living help shape young adults as they discover how they experience God in their lives and how they can help others do the same. Show less


Chinese Tea Garden
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Manager

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2011

Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• College Ministry Intern

  • May 2008 - Jul 2008


Nanhai Neusoft Institute of Information

• Business English Teacher

  • Sep 2007 - Feb 2008

  • Taught Business English to 150 college sophomores majoring in Business English • Assessed students’ work and progress through written and oral assignments and projects • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to refine Business English curriculum • Served as academic advisor to freshman Business English majors • Awarded 2nd Place for Foreign Language Department Teaching Competition • Taught Business English to 150 college sophomores majoring in Business English • Assessed students’ work and progress through written and oral assignments and projects • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to refine Business English curriculum • Served as academic advisor to freshman Business English majors • Awarded 2nd Place for Foreign Language Department Teaching Competition


Sur La Table
• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee
• Sales Associate

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2007