Experience

St. John's University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Minister for Leadership and Catholic Formation

  • Jul 2013 - Present



Archdiocese of New York

• Religious Institutions
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Chastity Education Coordinator

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Assisted in the Family Life office with the Chastity program while Director was on maternity leave Coordinated sales and marketing for chastity speakers, and parent guides. Assisted in the Family Life office with the Chastity program while Director was on maternity leave Coordinated sales and marketing for chastity speakers, and parent guides.



Salesians of Don Bosco

• South Orange NY

• Young Adult Ministry and Service Coordinator

  • Jul 2009 - Jan 2013

  • Created, developed and managed policies, procedures and standards of long term and short term volunteer service with the domestic volunteer program. • Recruited and interviewed applicants and recommended placement for volunteer work • Conducted volunteer orientation and training • Provided ongoing formation to volunteers during their year of service. • Evaluated all aspects of the Volunteer program to ensure effectiveness and recommend/implement changes as appropriate. • Created and developed a marketing plan including websites, printed materials, presentations and networking for all young adult programs • Coordinated and developed domestic and international service programs for college students and young adults around the country and in four international locations annually. • Participated on an advisory board to help plan and develop a local inner city youth camp • Prepared and executed annual directors meetings as well as participated in national conventions for youth, vocation and volunteer ministry. • Coordinated and developed 2 young adult weekend retreat programs in New York and Florida annually. • Coordinated and worked closely with the Mission Animation Team for the North America region. • Liaison for various Salesian communities throughout the United States and Canada, non-profit organizations and other ministries and institutions for networking and resource mobilization • 3 years as an active member on the Board of Directors • 1 year as an active member of an advisory committee for a collaborating office • Other responsibilities that I held at different times include public relations, event planning, fundraising, and grant writing. I spend a significant amount of time working with the youth and young adults including visiting schools, giving talks, assisting on retreats, and taking groups on trips • For three years I helped organize a large annual youth event for over 800 participants.



College of Mount Saint Vincent

• Bronx NY

• Resident Director/Assistant Dir of Student Activities

  • Jul 2008 - Jul 2009

  • Assisted in the planning, promotion, and execution of various diverse events for the undergraduate student population. • Responsible for the preparation and oversight of the student activities personnel and programming budget • Served as an advisor and resource for student organizations and students interested in leadership opportunities. • Planned and facilitated student life workshops during freshman and transfer orientation, as well as ongoing workshops for student leaders. • Responsible for approval of all student organization sponsored events and programs. • Managed an information technology system for club chartering and financial process. • Supervised and evaluated the coordinators of student activities clubs. • As resident director of a building my responsibilities included staff selection, training, and supervision, community development, leadership development, student conduct counseling, crisis management, and emergency response.