Donna Misak
Lower Burrell,PA
Summary
Seasoned Director of Faith Formation/Youth Minister, plans and directs different types of student-centered and faith-based services. Well-versed in providing counseling, organizing activities and overseeing operations. Over twenty years of progressive experience. Reliable employee offering excellent communication and good judgment, with an Associate's Degree in Accounting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Faith Formation/Coordinator of Youth Ministry
St Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Lower Burrell, United States
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Trained and supervised constant group of 10 religious education instructional staff.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Built, managed and upgraded Pre-K through Adult Formation programs for over 100 people
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Resolved problems, improved communications with non-active members.
- Maintained databases for all ministries
Coordinator of Youth Ministry/Liturgical Tech
St Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Lower Burrell, United States
08.2003 - 01.2016
- Facilitated gatherings of Senior High and Middle School Youth, including retreats, service projects, National Catholic Youth Conference
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff up to 25 people, to carry out program goals.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Oversaw use of all technology for all liturgical celebrations at St. Margaret Mary's.
- Prepared Power Point slides for all liturgical celebrations
- Researched and integrated innovative and effective uses of technology for website and other platforms used by parish
Financial Assistant
National Development
Oakland, PA
09.1990 - 10.1992
- Documented fiscal budget and established procedures for tracking expenses.
- Revamped organization processes by auditing client checks and cash receipts.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Collected data to create over 50 new account summary reports designed to track transactions, identify potential issues and create solutions.
- Reconciled statements and accounts and resolved variances.
- Assisted in auditing projects by compiling information and discovering fraud, embezzlement and liabilities.
Assistant Financial Manager
Ketchum Communications
Pittsburgh, PA
02.1984 - 06.1988
- Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.
- Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
- Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
- Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with financial director.
Education
Certificate in Pastoral Ministry - Theology
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA05.2007
Associates in Specialized Business -
Newport Business Institute
New Kensington, PA06.1983
Skills
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Program development
- Technology integration
- Curriculum writing
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Word, Excel, Power Point Software Proficiency
Timeline
Director of Faith Formation/Coordinator of Youth Ministry
St Margaret Mary Catholic Church
01.2016 - 01.2022
Coordinator of Youth Ministry/Liturgical Tech
St Margaret Mary Catholic Church
08.2003 - 01.2016
Financial Assistant
National Development
09.1990 - 10.1992
Assistant Financial Manager
Ketchum Communications
02.1984 - 06.1988
Certificate in Pastoral Ministry - Theology
Seton Hill University
Associates in Specialized Business -
Newport Business Institute