Highly motivated individual with a goal-directed/result-oriented work ethic; and commitment to continued personal growth.
Articulate communicator, with excellent presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills; able to effectively delegate authority, motivate and manage working environment.
Possess strong quality of integrity and loyalty to all endeavors that are pursued.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Assisted in developing the Board of Governance and Finance Board for Private Catholic High School.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Palmer Catholic Academy
11.2020 - Current
Elementary (6th and 7th)
Design and adapt a scaffolding approach to lesson plans for multiple levels and diverse students.
Engage in classroom management and interpersonal skills of excess of 140 students actively throughout daily instruction.
Preparation and design for new courses adapted by the diocese mandated curriculum needs.
Self-contained learning environment assisted in implementing departmental learning.
Structuring and assisting students in organizational skills and adapting to diverse teacher's styles and expectations.
Provided the students opportunities to participate and serve in stewardship programs both within the school and the community.
Planned weekly student hosted masses, often using "thematic" masses.
Facilitated training/scheduling of Sacristan, Altar, and Video ministries for the weekly masses and funerals.
Planned and organized for students annual Living Rosary, Lenten Stations, May Crowning, Confirmation, and aided with other faculty members in planning masses.
Religious Education Coordinator
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish
08.2018 - 07.2019
Design and develop programs for catechesis of children, youth, and adults.
Develop sacramental preparation plans.
Administer catechetical policies and curriculum of the Diocese of Orlando.
Direct the parish catechetical programs from children, teens and adults; over 200 participants.
Oversee and coordinate Bible study groups.
Establish a representative catechetical advisory council to ensure quality total parish catechesis.
Recruit and screen candidates for the role of catechist.
Supervise catechists and support staff.
Collaborated with parish business manager to prepare annual budget for review and approval of the Pastor and parish finance board.
Collaborated with the Pastor and, parish ministers, appropriate committees, boards, and councils to develop catechetical vision, establish catechetical policy and facilitate the understanding of catechetical ministry within the larger community.
Work with the parish staff to provide information for for all members of the parish.
Supervise catechetical programs for Spanish community at Blessed Trinity, Christ the King, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission.
Facilitate and coordinate parish Advent and Lenten Missions as needed.
Pre-Cana and Staff liaison.
Substitute as requested for Adult Inquiry class.
Middle School Teacher
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
08.2008 - 08.2018
Design and execute a scaffolding approach to lesson plans for multiple levels and diverse students.
Engage in classroom management and interpersonal skills of excess of 140 student's actively throughout daily instruction.
Preparation and design for new courses adapted by the diocese mandated curriculum needs.
Self-contained learning environment assisted in implementing departmental learning.
Structuring and assisting students in organizational skills and adapting to diverse teacher's styles and expectations.
Provided the students opportunities to participate and serve in stewardship programs both within the school and the community.
Planned weekly student hosted masses, often using "thematic" masses.
Facilitated the training/scheduling of Sacristan, Altar, and Video ministries for the weekly masses and funerals.
Organized and planned for our students yearly Living Rosary, Lenten Stations, May Crowning, Confirmation, and aided with other faculty members in planning masses.
Business Manager
AAA Quality Title, LLC
04.2003 - 09.2006
Successfully integrated a small corporation to a medium corporation within the first eighteen months of employment. The company had grown to approximately twenty employees and production exceeded a 200% growth margin.
Managed two business offices. Prepared and maintained an annual budget. Responsible for all the periodic auditing of files, accounts receivable, accounts payable and adhered to all governing bodies compliance regulations.
Managed all aspects of Human Resources, Administered all screening, hiring, evaluating of personnel. Adhered to all compliance regulations required by labor laws.
Continuous monitoring for State compliance for all the licensed Title Agents. Provided the information and scheduling for the various educating options to remain compliant for the licensed Agents. Updated all personnel on revised regulations from both the State and the Underwriters for which our company issued policies.
Continued to produce, amend and make readily available the Corporate Employee Handbook.
Compiled all the data and cost assessments for all insurance needs for the corporation. Established a small business umbrella encompassing the real estate owned, the leased office space and equipment, company vehicles, technology loss, and workman's compensation. Implemented and maintained the benefit package offered to all full-time personnel (health insurance, Section 125 and a SIMPLE IRA package with employer match of 3%).
Efficiently handled a catastrophic technology loss claim, due to the "Klez" virus.
Coordinated the logistics of moving our location into a new office, in which the company purchased and acquired a commercial tenant. Negotiated leasing terms and conditions, in addition to handling the newly associated requirements when becoming a lessor.
Spearheaded the logistics in forming a new corporate venture with the eleventh largest lender in the world. Key person in the creation of the Business Plan and handled all the monthly accounting for the new company.
Implemented upgraded computer integration to allow for "real-time" connectivity for our two locations, in addition to communicating with our partner in Crystal River.
Key negotiator for the purchase of the newest addition from "On Top of the World", to build a 7,500-square foot office building. A portion of the new office was utilized as commercial rental space.
Negotiated the terms and specifications of all contracts with utilizing cost analysis approaches and forecasting methods.
Controlled all negotiations for leased equipment, cutting costs to a fraction of original costs.
Go-to-person for all resolution of problems incurred and assisted the owner in all phases of day-to-day operations.
Self-Employed Accountant
Self-Employed
10.1995 - 01.1998
Through my accounting mentor in college, assisted the implementation of computer software for improved accounting practices for various companies.
The new software provided efficient billing, payroll, periodic taxes, accounts payable/receivable, as well as produced effective reports for budgeting, forecasting, and inventory.
With the new software the office is now able to keep all accounting in-house with the mere electronic transfer to their CPA as deemed necessary (i.e., quarterly, semi-annually, and annually).
After completing the transfer of information to current day, trained the pertinent office staff how to utilize the new software.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Saint Leo University
St Leo, FL
05.2002
Skills
Business Management
Curriculum Development
Public Speaking
Classroom Management
Budgeting
Forecasting
Auditing
Logistics
Certification
Professional Teaching Certificate for the State of Florida June 2024 to 2029.
Elementary Education K-6 State Certification
Professional Educator Certificate.
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Palmer Catholic Academy
11.2020 - Current
Religious Education Coordinator
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish
08.2018 - 07.2019
Middle School Teacher
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
08.2008 - 08.2018
Business Manager
AAA Quality Title, LLC
04.2003 - 09.2006
Self-Employed Accountant
Self-Employed
10.1995 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management