Resumé

Education

Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, NC

Major: Theology

GPA: 3.3

Experience

Elon University, Elon, NC, August 2010 to Present

Peer Ministry Coordinator

  • Developed and currently implements RCIA program, Small Groups
  • Organized and currently implements Tuesday night meals
  • Motivates and oversees 10 person volunteer Executive Student Board
  • Developing spring course in Theology of the Body
  • Planning multi-college concert for spring 2011
  • Constant relational ministry with college students
  • Works closely with 5 person leadership team

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Apex, NC, Summer 2009

Youth Ministry Intern

  • Planned middle and high school faith formation curricula
  • Received Theology of the Body training
  • Taught full session of TOB for over 80 teens
  • Planned Core team retreat
  • Delivered Christian leadership talk to over 40 adults
  • Worked with prominent Catholic speakers Todd Lemieux and Steve Ray

International Leadership Semester, Rome, Italy, Spring Semester 2009

Student

  • Trained in public speaking
  • Learned leadership techniques from organizational leaders
  • Attended numerous retreats for personal development
  • Received one to one spiritual direction from Brother Richard Sutter L.C.

Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, NC, sophomore and junior Year

Theology Tutor

  • Helped students understand the Catholic faith
  • Taught others about the doctrines of the Catholic faith

Camp Chosatonga, Brevard, NC, Summer 2008

Camp Counselor

  • Planned Sunday chapel (skits, music, talks)
  • Headed up mountain biking department
  • Planned weekend long excursions for groups of 10-15 campers
  • Developed and delivered multiple talks
  • Planned and supervised JC night out

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Cary, NC, High School through College

Peer Minister/ Intern

  • Mentored by Youth Minister for whole semester
  • Helped plan weekend retreats for over 100 people
  • Helped develop Confirmation program
  • Delivered multiple talks on over 10 retreats
  • Volunteered for high school and middle school retreats at least three times a year
  • Attended Diocese of Raleigh retreats like Faithful Servant, Search, Back to Earth, and Convention

Work Experience

The Cook Wealth Management Group, Raleigh, NC, Summer and Christmas Breaks 2008 to present

Intern

  • Developed office management skills
  • Headed multi-step initiative to save the company $40,000
  • Managed and prepared for company clients
  • Worked with Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as filing, faxing, and scanning
  • Raised $1,000 for study abroad trip to Rome, Italy

Lowes Foods, Cary, NC, Spring 2005 to Spring 2007

Dairy Store Clerk/ Cashier

  • Promoted twice for work ethic and integrity
  • Offered position as Floor Supervisor
  • Received multiple raises
  • Contributed to every store department because of versatility and flexibility

Other Awards and Experience

  • Men’s Household- Social Chair 2007 to 2010
  • Abbey Ambassadors- Social Chair 2007, Vice President 2008
  • Crusaders for Life- pro life club at BAC
  • Spiritual Direction with Abbot Placid for two years
  • Volunteer for Charlotte Diocese Confirmation program
  • Volunteer for Room at the Inn- Support group for unwed mothers
  • Helped out with numerous middle school and high school retreats
  • Bishop Joseph Gossman Scholarship
  • Dean’s List
  • Theology of the Body Certification
  • Confirmation Sponsor
  • Painted St. Michael mural
  • Filled with the Holy Spirit
  • On fire to teach teens about the love of Christ
  • Strong work ethic and integrity
  • Strengthened by the Eucharist
  • Basic computer skills