Resume
PROFILE
EDUCATION
MEADVILLE LOMBARD THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL—Chicago, IL August 2013 to Present
Dual Master of Divinity and Master of Leadership Studies (anticipated graduation: May 2018)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE—Adelphi, MD May 2012
Bachelor of Arts, English
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII—Manoa, HI
Secondary Education, Language Arts
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY—Evanston, IL
Theatre
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITY TEMPLE—Oak Park, IL August 2016 to Present
Intern Minister
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL—Downers Grove, IL August 2014 to November 2017
Pastoral Care Associate (September 2016 to November 2017)
Chaplain Intern (August 2014 to June 2016)
COMPANIONS JOURNEYING TOGETHER—Sycamore, IL October 2013 to May 2014
Parenting Teacher (Intern)
SECOND UNITARIAN CHURCH OF CHICAGO—Chicago, IL September 2012 to July 2013
Director of Faith Development
DIGITAL STAFFING—Schaumburg, IL July 1998 to December 2003
Branch Manager (2000 to 2003)
Sales Manager (1999 to 2000)
Account Manager/Technical Recruiter (1998 to 1999)
INTERIM PERSONNEL (now SPHERION)—Schaumburg, IL August 1996 to July 1998
Account Representative
GREAT EXPECTATIONS—Chicago, IL August 1994 to August 1996
Membership Sales Representative
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
UU CLASS CONVERSATIONS—Boston, MA June 2014 to Present
Steering Committee Chair (August 2015 to Present)
Workshop Facilitator (February 2015 to Present)
Social Media Manager (June 2014 to March 2015)
MEADVILLE LOMBARD THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL—Chicago, IL January 2016 to January 2018
Treasurer (January 2017 to January 2018)
MALS Representative (January 2016 to January 2017)
INTERNATIONAL MOMS CLUB—Portsmouth, VA July 2008 to June 2010
President (2009-2010)
Treasurer (2008-2009)
ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL—Honolulu, HI November 2004 to January 2005
Teaching Assistant
PEARL HARBOR KAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL—Honolulu, HI September 2004 to November 2004
Teaching Assistant
MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL—Honolulu, HI July 2004 to August 2004
Teaching Assistant
UNITED STATES NAVY—Honolulu, HI October 2003 to December 2006
USS Paul Hamilton Ombudsman
- 16 years as a Unitarian Universalist, including 3 years of religious education experience on both a volunteer and professional basis (1 year as a Director of Faith Development).
- 3 years of hospital chaplaincy and pastoral care experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
- 3 years of leadership experience on a steering committee for a popular education project.
- 2 years of leadership experience for a mothers support group.
- 3 years of support and advocacy experience for U.S. Navy families.
- 9 years of sales and account management experience in positions of increased responsibility.
- 7 years of recruiting experience within the staffing industry, including 5 years of Information Technology recruiting and 2 years of light industrial/clerical recruiting.
- Over 4 years of management experience within the technical staffing industry (sales and branch).
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in social media, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook.
EDUCATION
MEADVILLE LOMBARD THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL—Chicago, IL August 2013 to Present
Dual Master of Divinity and Master of Leadership Studies (anticipated graduation: May 2018)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE—Adelphi, MD May 2012
Bachelor of Arts, English
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII—Manoa, HI
Secondary Education, Language Arts
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY—Evanston, IL
Theatre
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITY TEMPLE—Oak Park, IL August 2016 to Present
Intern Minister
- 2-year halftime congregational internship attached to Congregational Studies and Leadership Studies signature courses at Meadville Lombard Theological School (June 2018 end-date)
- Serve 600-member congregation, largest Unitarian Universalist church in Illinois.
- Preach, lead worship services, and assist ministers in worship services.
- Attend social justice gatherings as a representative of the congregation.
- Write a monthly newsletter column based on the month’s Soul Connections theme.
- Attend all Board of Trustees and staff meetings (including executive team meetings starting September 2017).
- Provide pastoral care and support pastoral associates team, mental health awareness team (MyHAT), earth-centered spirituality circle, and faith in action network.
- Lead congregational participation in Beloved Conversations antiracism program (September 2017-Present).
- Started an earth-based spirituality circle which provides 4 services and 4 social gatherings per year.
- Started a small group ministry for individuals living with mental illness and their loved ones.
- Offered a suicide prevention workshop for congregation twice and youth group once.
- Led Soul Connections small group ministry group (October 2016-September 2017).
- Served as Summer Minister, coordinating worship services and providing pastoral care.
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL—Downers Grove, IL August 2014 to November 2017
Pastoral Care Associate (September 2016 to November 2017)
Chaplain Intern (August 2014 to June 2016)
- 4 extended Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units: 1 Level-1 unit and 3 Level-2 units.
- Serve only Level 1 Trauma Center in DuPage County (300-bed hospital).
- Carry department pager and responded to all Level 1 traumas, code blues, and staff requests (spiritual care for patients and/or family, healthcare power of attorney, and expirations).
- Act as sole chaplain on duty for all evening, on-call and weekend shifts.
- Attend and participate in Mission and Spiritual Care department meetings.
- Area of Internship Focus: Behavioral Health units (partial hospitalization, inpatient adult, inpatient geriatric, and inpatient intensive care) – January 2015 to June 2016.
- Facilitated 3 spirituality groups per week in partial hospitalization and inpatient units.
- Created, developed, and Implemented Improvisation for Healing curriculum in spirituality groups.
- Collaborated with Vice-President of Mission and Spiritual Care to create and present suicide awareness presentation for local Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) diaconate students and interns.
COMPANIONS JOURNEYING TOGETHER—Sycamore, IL October 2013 to May 2014
Parenting Teacher (Intern)
- Internship attached to full-year Community Studies Seminar at Meadville Lombard Theological School.
- Taught parenting classes for incarcerated women at DeKalb County Jail.
- Created curriculum, including lessons, activities, journal exercises, and related children’s books.
- Assisted co-teacher and executive director in creating and piloting an aftercare program upon release.
SECOND UNITARIAN CHURCH OF CHICAGO—Chicago, IL September 2012 to July 2013
Director of Faith Development
- Oversaw congregation’s Children and Youth Faith Development (CYFD) Program, including Sunday morning classes, event child-care, and collaborate projects with area UU churches.
- Worked closely with Senior Minister and Lifespan and Faith Development Council to create and fulfill council’s overarching vision of religious education within entire congregation, including both long-term and short-term curriculum and program planning.
- Provided week-to-week management of classrooms and volunteers.
- Recruited, interviewed, selected, and trained volunteers (including class-specific training, along with Safe Congregations and Anti-bullying training).
- Partnered with First and Third Unitarian churches of Chicago to teach Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Program to our middle schoolers.
- Extended our partnership with First and Third churches to build a Coming of Age Program and Youth Group.
DIGITAL STAFFING—Schaumburg, IL July 1998 to December 2003
Branch Manager (2000 to 2003)
Sales Manager (1999 to 2000)
Account Manager/Technical Recruiter (1998 to 1999)
- Promoted comprehensive staffing solutions (contract and direct hire) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clients’ Information Technology operations.
- Achieved membership in the $500k Club in 2002 (based on personal career GMAT sales earnings).
- Managed branch offices in Schaumburg, IL and Glendale, CA, consistently achieving quarterly sales objectives.
- As Glendale Branch Manager, drove company’s expansion of first West Coast branch (responsible for complete start-up, including site selection, lease negotiation, and internal staff recruitment and training).
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, coached, and managed all internal branch staff members, consisting of technical recruiters, account managers and recruiting assistants (Schaumburg and Glendale locations).
- Assisted recruiting team by performing customized candidate searches for individual job requisitions (utilizing Internet employment sites, Internet advertising, existing candidate database and candidate referrals) and interviewing qualified candidates (detailed behavioral interview, thorough professional reference checks, and degree/certification verification).
- Developed new sales and recruiting literature and visual aids.
- Generated new business through prospecting, telemarketing, in-person sales appointments, and customizing sales proposals for mid-level to upper management Information Technology and Human Resources clients.
- Expanded existing accounts by delivering superior customer service and anticipating future client needs.
- Negotiated fee agreements and contract terms with clients, including mark-up, fee percentages, guarantee periods, and remit terms.
- Assessed clients’ staffing requirements, created job requisitions, counseled clients on all aspects of the search process, and acted as liaison between clients and recruiting staff.
- Presented qualified candidates to clients and/or other account managers via email, summarizing their experience as related to the individual job requisition.
- Prepared candidates for client interviews and negotiated offers with both client and candidate, including pay and bill rates, salaries and special allowances.
- Coordinated with corporate human resources administrator to contest unemployment claims and reduce company unemployment charges.
INTERIM PERSONNEL (now SPHERION)—Schaumburg, IL August 1996 to July 1998
Account Representative
- Generated new business through prospecting, telemarketing, customized sales presentations, and follow-up service calls after placement of temporary employees.
- Interviewed applicants for light industrial and clerical temporary positions.
- Expanded existing accounts by establishing good client relations and anticipating future client needs.
- Coordinated with the client services staff to ensure clients’ expectations were met.
- Increased branch revenues by 80% and achieved top volume sales of over $100,000 per month.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS—Chicago, IL August 1994 to August 1996
Membership Sales Representative
- Provided ongoing client support to ensure customer satisfaction and to generate referral business.
- Achieved top monthly sales and earned Sales Recognition Award for the second quarter of 1995.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
UU CLASS CONVERSATIONS—Boston, MA June 2014 to Present
Steering Committee Chair (August 2015 to Present)
Workshop Facilitator (February 2015 to Present)
Social Media Manager (June 2014 to March 2015)
MEADVILLE LOMBARD THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL—Chicago, IL January 2016 to January 2018
Treasurer (January 2017 to January 2018)
MALS Representative (January 2016 to January 2017)
INTERNATIONAL MOMS CLUB—Portsmouth, VA July 2008 to June 2010
President (2009-2010)
Treasurer (2008-2009)
- Acted as board member for the local chapter of an international support group for stay-at-home mothers, with over 2100 U.S. chapters and 100,000 members (established in 1983).
- Organized and led monthly board meetings and membership meetings.
- Planned speakers and special guests for membership meetings, monthly social activities (between ten and fifteen per month), and various service projects to aid children in the local area.
- Revised membership guidelines and created a conflict resolution protocol.
- Provided monthly and annual reporting to International.
- Determined annual budget with fellow board members and ensured adherence as Treasurer.
- As Treasurer, handled all club funds, including the documentation of membership fees, chapter dues, deposits, and expenditures.
ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL—Honolulu, HI November 2004 to January 2005
Teaching Assistant
- Assisted Language Arts teachers with seventh grade Language Arts classes, eighth grade Yearbook class, eighth grade Gifted and Talented Study Skills class and extracurricular Drama Club.
- Classes ranged from 21 to 33 students per class.
- Worked in groups of 3-6 students, answered questions, assisted teacher lesson plans, and lectures, reviewed homework, distributed worksheets, and assisted in grading.
- Chaperoned seventh grade field trip to Waipahu Cultural Gardens (full day).
- Major projects included Hawaiian myths and Hawaiian sugar plantations.
PEARL HARBOR KAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL—Honolulu, HI September 2004 to November 2004
Teaching Assistant
- Assisted teacher with a sixth grade class of approximately 25 students in English and Science.
- Worked in groups of 3-4 students, answered questions, reviewed homework, distributed worksheets, and assisted in grading.
- Major projects included quarterly book report and volume/mass experiment.
MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL—Honolulu, HI July 2004 to August 2004
Teaching Assistant
- Assisted lead teacher in summer program for first through third graders (class size between 12 and 24 students).
- Assisted lead teacher in the planning, preparation and implementation of instructional services and activities.
- In absence of lead teacher, presented lesson plan and assisted substitute teacher.
- Supervised up to 60 students from the first through sixth grades during lunch and recess, prepared indoor/outdoor environments, and applied established guidelines to ensure safety.
- Chaperoned field trips to Bishop Museum, Makiki Pool and Aiea Loop Trail.
- Major projects included two student-created plays (“Kid Pirates” and “Space Soccer”).
UNITED STATES NAVY—Honolulu, HI October 2003 to December 2006
USS Paul Hamilton Ombudsman
- Appointed by ship Commanding Officer to represent Command leadership with Command family members and various Navy agencies; reported directly to Commanding Officer.
- Maintained strict secrecy regarding ship’s mission, schedule, and location; maintained strict confidentiality regarding sailors’ family issues.
- Disseminated information from Command leadership to families and made Command aware of family issues that might impact sailors’ work and ship’s mission.
- Referred families to appropriate Navy resources and acted as family advocate if needed.
- Served as Family Readiness Group (FRG) advisor and planned speakers for monthly FRG meetings.
- Designed and sent email blasts to keep families informed of Command, base and general Navy information.
- Supported families during 4-month deployment (CARAT 2005), performing crisis management as needed.
- Interviewed, selected, and trained Assistant Ombudsman while ship was deployed.
- Acted as Homecoming Point-of-Contact after CARAT 2005 deployment, coordinating with Command leadership, FRG, Fleet and Family Support Center, and sister Command.
- Partnered with ship Command Master Chief to improve sailor welcome program by expanding the welcome packet and personally telephoning sailors’ families to welcome them to ship and Pearl Harbor Naval Station.
- Partnered with the Command Master Chief spouse to create the Kokua Network, a group of spouses who volunteer to assist command families during crisis situations (non life-threatening).