Experience

The Chaplaincy Institute, An Interfaith Seminary and Community

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Core Faculty

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Shelter For The Spirit

• Interfaith Minister, Spiritual Director & Chaplain

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Providing Spiritual Direction; Celebrating Life's special moments; fostering Healing from Religious Wounding; and making Meaning at the End of Life Providing Spiritual Direction; Celebrating Life's special moments; fostering Healing from Religious Wounding; and making Meaning at the End of Life



Community of Welcoming Congregations

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

  The Community of Welcoming Congregations is made up of over 125 religious and spiritual communities, throughout Oregon and SW Washington, that affirm and celebrate the LGBTQ community. The ED oversees all programmatic, advocacy and administrative endeavors, partnering locally with congregations and LGBTQ organizations. The Community of Welcoming Congregations is made up of over 125 religious and spiritual communities, throughout Oregon and SW Washington, that affirm and celebrate the LGBTQ community. The ED oversees all programmatic, advocacy and administrative endeavors, partnering locally with congregations and LGBTQ organizations.



Legacy Health

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chaplain Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2019

  ACPE Level I chaplaincy internship ACPE Level I chaplaincy internship



SKSM/ChI

• Graduate Student

  • Jan 2016 - May 2019

  Joint MDiv/Interfaith Chaplaincy program between Starr King School for the Ministry and The Chaplaincy Institute. Joint MDiv/Interfaith Chaplaincy program between Starr King School for the Ministry and The Chaplaincy Institute.



Nehirim: GLBT Jewish Culture and Spirituality

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance & Administration

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

  Daily financial operations for a small national organization. Monthly financial reporting and annual state & federal filings. Collaborate with executive director on development. Vendor & donor relations. Development of organizational policies & procedures to meet the needs of a multi-city virtual office. Daily financial operations for a small national organization. Monthly financial reporting and annual state & federal filings. Collaborate with executive director on development. Vendor & donor relations. Development of organizational policies & procedures to meet the needs of a multi-city virtual office.



Rivka Gevurtz Services

• Consultant

  • 2004 - Jun 2012

  Performing a variety of functions, based on the needs of clients. Research & writing, including grant writing, Event Coordination, Organizational development including 501(c)3 formation. Performing a variety of functions, based on the needs of clients. Research & writing, including grant writing, Event Coordination, Organizational development including 501(c)3 formation.



P'nai Or of Portland

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Principal of Religious Education

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

  Promoted from teacher in 2007; served as teacher from 2005-2007. Responsible for the daily operations, curriculum development, fund & volunteer development, and staff oversight for a small congregational religious education program. Oversaw special events and family outreach for holiday programming. In a freelance capacity, also prepared and applied for the congregation’s 501c3 status. Promoted from teacher in 2007; served as teacher from 2005-2007. Responsible for the daily operations, curriculum development, fund & volunteer development, and staff oversight for a small congregational religious education program. Oversaw special events and family outreach for holiday programming. In a freelance capacity, also prepared and applied for the congregation’s 501c3 status.



Northwest Jewish Environmental Project

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2002 - Sep 2003

  Responsible for the daily operations, program development, budget oversight and community relationships of a small faith-based agency. Developed collaborations with Jewish agencies, as well as secular environmental organizations. Represented constituent concerns to local, state and national legislators and agencies. Designed and wrote electronic and hard-copy newsletters, as well as other marketing, educational and outreach tools. Cultivated relationships with donors, foundations, and community stakeholders. Public speaking, including legislative testimony, media interviews, and outreach events. Promoted from Program Director, Oct. 2002.



Mittleman Jewish Community Center

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Adult Services

  • 1999 - 2000

  Oversight of all elder-related programs. Developed coalition relationships with the senior programs of all congregations and service organizations within the Portland Jewish community. Obtained funding from various sources including state and county contracts, foundation grants, and individual donations. Wrote and edited quarterly newsletter, as well as focus pieces for the Jewish Review. Oversight of all elder-related programs. Developed coalition relationships with the senior programs of all congregations and service organizations within the Portland Jewish community. Obtained funding from various sources including state and county contracts, foundation grants, and individual donations. Wrote and edited quarterly newsletter, as well as focus pieces for the Jewish Review.



Gesher

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • 1996 - 1997

  Performed administrative and reception services for small Jewish non-profit. Overhauled filing system, oversaw data entry staff and volunteers. Performed administrative and reception services for small Jewish non-profit. Overhauled filing system, oversaw data entry staff and volunteers.



I Need A Wife Home Mgmt Services

• Business Owner

  • Jul 1994 - May 1996

  Developed concept and marketed comprehensive home management services in the areas of housekeeping, personal secretarial, event planning, and errand services to clients throughout the Portland metro area. Oversaw staff, customer relations, business management and sales and marketing. Developed concept and marketed comprehensive home management services in the areas of housekeeping, personal secretarial, event planning, and errand services to clients throughout the Portland metro area. Oversaw staff, customer relations, business management and sales and marketing.



Employers Overload

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Temporary

  • May 1994 - Dec 1994

  Performed secretarial skills for agency clients; long term assignment with Cogan Owens Cogan. Performed secretarial skills for agency clients; long term assignment with Cogan Owens Cogan.



Interim Personnel Pool

• Temporary

  • 1992 - 1993

  Perform administrative and bookkeeping services. Brought in repeat business from Red Lion corporate offices, Zidell Corp., and Clark County Disposal. Perform administrative and bookkeeping services. Brought in repeat business from Red Lion corporate offices, Zidell Corp., and Clark County Disposal.



Madison House Retirement & Assisted Living

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Aug 1990 - May 1991

  Oversight of department heads for 84 unit luxury retirement community, with direct responsibility for budgeting and marketing goals for a $1.2 million annual operation. Oversight of department heads for 84 unit luxury retirement community, with direct responsibility for budgeting and marketing goals for a $1.2 million annual operation.



AIDS Resource Center/Bailey House

• Office Manager

  • 1988 - 1990

  : Responsible for the daily facilities and fiscal management of a residence for 44 persons with AIDS. Developed a comprehensive database inclusive of all resident information from diagnosis to date of discharge or death. Supervision of clerical, physical plant and food service staff. Contract liaison with New York City agencies. Vendor relations and negotiation : Responsible for the daily facilities and fiscal management of a residence for 44 persons with AIDS. Developed a comprehensive database inclusive of all resident information from diagnosis to date of discharge or death. Supervision of clerical, physical plant and food service staff. Contract liaison with New York City agencies. Vendor relations and negotiation



M. Luca & Associates

• Development Assistant (temporary)

  • 1988 - 1988

  1/88 to 4/88 at Brandeis University Office of Development. Duties included research, coordination of special events, budgeting and correspondence. 4/88 to 10/88 at New York Philharmonic as a special event assistant in the Development Department. 1/88 to 4/88 at Brandeis University Office of Development. Duties included research, coordination of special events, budgeting and correspondence. 4/88 to 10/88 at New York Philharmonic as a special event assistant in the Development Department.



Paine Webber

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager of Mutual Funds Administration

  • 1985 - 1987

  Financial planning, including Profit and Loss analysis of $12.0 million departmental budget. Coordination of division-wide policy and procedures manual. Monitor legal department’s due diligence of dealer agreements. Financial planning, including Profit and Loss analysis of $12.0 million departmental budget. Coordination of division-wide policy and procedures manual. Monitor legal department’s due diligence of dealer agreements.



Automatic Industrial Machines, Inc.

• Türkiye
• Machinery Manufacturing

• Assistant to General Manager

  • Mar 1984 - Apr 1985

  Research and implement office automation systems, including negotiations with vendors and consultants. Streamlined order through collections processing. Customer Service/Sales Support. Research and implement office automation systems, including negotiations with vendors and consultants. Streamlined order through collections processing. Customer Service/Sales Support.