Experience

Diocese of Honolulu

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Office of Worship

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  The Director of the Office of Worship’s primary service is to the diocesan bishop, the chief priest and liturgist of the local Church, in all matters related to Church liturgy. The Director also instructs and assists clergy and parish liturgical ministers in their work of guiding the People of God in their celebration of liturgy and the sacraments. Providing Assistance to the Bishop: preparing and executing liturgical celebrations of diocesan-wide interests, especially celebrations at which the Bishop presides; collaborating with the Bishop's office on the Bishop's liturgical schedule and the necessary coordination needed with the Minister(s) of Ceremony; communicating with parishes about details, plans, reservations, etc. for the Rites of Election, Chrism Masses, Red Mass, Jubilees, Ordination Masses, Blessing of new or renovated Churches, and other liturgies at which the Bishop presides; assisting with the preparation of liturgical celebrations surrounding the death of a priest or deacon; formulating and implementing liturgical guidelines and policies for approval by the Bishop; Preparing and providing the liturgical education programs approved by the Bishop (conferences, workshops, special training sessions, publications, etc.).

• Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

  Provide guidance for the overall adult faith formation environment of the parish. Advocate for the perspective and place of adult faith formation, challenging parishes and schools to give adult faith formation a priority in the allocation of financial resources, in providing learning space and in scheduling. Assist parish staff, groups and organizations to identify opportunities, acquire resources and plan formats and programs for adult formation within their established settings and ministries. Collaborate with the Offices of Religious Education, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and the Hawaii Catholic Schools in the evangelization efforts and goals of the diocese. Create a practical, interactive adult formation section of the diocesan website. Encourage collaboration with other parishes within vicariates/regions to plan, promote, and implement programs that support adult faith formation. Advise parishes on best practices for the recruitment, development, preparation and formation of the adult faith formation team. Serve as a resource person in the area of adult learning, current trends, new resources, etc. for parish staff, chairpersons, commissions, facilitators, presenters. Collaborate especially with the Office of Worship in providing formation for those involved in liturgical ministries.



DoD

• Brazil
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• OPS Officer

  • May 2005 - Mar 2012

  Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and developing recommendations pertaining to a wide range of problem areas throughout the directorate that typically crossed functional lines and encompassed such diverse areas as installation management, short and long range planning, organizational structure and design, missions and functions, strategic planning, leadership training and workforce development, and resource utilization. Coordinated and assessed current practices, trends, mission and technology to identify workforce dynamics, and make recommendations in anticipation to changes that may impact the directorate programs or processes in the areas of operational/staff relationships, decision-making processes, communication flow, workforce development, leadership, and internal/external command relationships. Performed in-depth analytical studies that impact the organization and high headquarters. Prepared and coordinated staff paper/decision memoranda, and facilities implementation of approved recommendations. Represented the director in the Emergency Operations Center exercises, Deployment / Mobilization exercises, and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection exercises. Monitored and responsible for the management of the directorate customer service program. Acted as the designated Public Affairs Officer for the directorate. Prepared for VIP tours, ceremonies, and visits. Wrote articles for the installation newspaper, daily bulletin, garrison newsletter and served as the editor of the directorate newsletter. Prepared briefings and made presentations to all levels of management and to various audiences. Assisted and coordinated plans, development and execution of programs, advised the director on a variety of substantive methods, procedures, policies, formats and techniques pertaining to a broad range of workforce development functions, customer service and strategic planning. Executed high headquarters Strategic Plan goals and objectives.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supply Sergeant

  • Apr 1984 - Mar 1995