Reliable, adaptable professional with robust background in verbal and written communication across diverse audiences in private and public sectors. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities as well as team contributor in collaborative environments. Brings organization, ability to manage multiple priorities, and commitment to excellence to RIOP.
Work History
Emergency Room and Hospice Chaplain
1 Year 7 Months
OSF Healthcare | 01.2025 - Current
Provides spiritual support and counseling to patients and families navigating emergency health crises and end-of-life care.
Establishes trusting relationships with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds by demonstrating respect for their individual beliefs and traditions.
Conducts regular visits to assess patient spiritual needs and offer empathetic listening and counseling. Documented all details of patient encounters.
Communicates with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics, and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
Financial Advisor
1 Year 11 Months
Thrivent | 11.2022 - 10.2024
Developed personalized financial plans aligning with clients' goals and risk tolerance.
Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve overall client experience.
Identified opportunities for business growth by networking, attending industry events, and generating referrals from satisfied clients.
Facilitated financial literacy workshops, empowering clients with knowledge to make informed decisions.
Director of Christian Formation
2 Years 10 Months
Galesburg Covenant Church | 11.2019 - 09.2022
Developed programs to promote spiritual growth and service for all ages in 150-member congregation. Responsibilities include facilitation of the Christian Formation committee, youth and adult Sunday School, and Sunday night youth groups.
Preached and presided over sacraments as needed throughout my tenure.
Communicated with staff and congregation by email, text, phone, and monthly newsletter.
Also held this position from 2011-2016.
Certified Parent Educator
2 Years 7 Months
Regional Office of Education #33 | 01.2017 - 08.2019
Served first as a parent educator/home visitor for at-risk families with children aged 0-3 in District #205; promoted to parent educator/home visitor for Bright Future's Preschool in District #205
Encouraged and supported parental involvement in their child's education.
Collaborated with preschool principal and teachers to streamline screening and compliance processes for state Early Childhood Block Grant funding.
Substitute Elementary Teacher
2 Months
Galesburg School District, Galesburg Christian School | 09.2016 - 11.2016
Substituted in various positions between jobs in 2019.
Owner
1 Year 9 Months
CSB Organizing Solutions | 11.2008 - 08.2010
Student Chaplain
2 Months
University of Iowa Hospitals | 06.2008 - 08.2008
Interim Pastor
1 Year 1 Month
Rio Presbyterian Church | 01.2007 - 02.2008
Pastor
2 Years
Presbytery of Great Rivers | 11.2004 - 11.2006
New Church Development Grant Writer
5 Months
Presbytery of Great Rivers | 11.2005 - 04.2006
Solo Pastor
3 Years 6 Months
Norwood Presbyterian Church | 09.2000 - 03.2004
Education
Master of Divinity - Ministry
McCormick Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 01-1999
Bachelor of Arts - English
Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | 08-1995
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List for High Honors [Eight semesters]
Skills
Content writing
Relationship management
Verbal communication
Problem-solving
Strategic Planning
Organization
Microsoft Suite
Timeline
Emergency Room and Hospice Chaplain
OSF Healthcare
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Financial Advisor
Thrivent
11.2022 - 10.2024Read More
Director of Christian Formation
Galesburg Covenant Church
11.2019 - 09.2022Read More
Certified Parent Educator
Regional Office of Education #33
01.2017 - 08.2019Read More
Substitute Elementary Teacher
Galesburg School District, Galesburg Christian School