Erick Orandi
Evansville,IN
Summary
Experienced with developing and leading faith formation initiatives. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to create impactful spiritual education programs. Knowledge of team collaboration and volunteer management ensures effective and adaptable program execution.
Knowledgeable in the Directorship of Faith formation with a robust background in faith formation leadership in youth ministry. Developed and implemented programs that nurtured spiritual growth and strengthened community bonds. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and volunteer coordination, ensuring effective team collaboration and adaptability to evolving needs.
Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Minister
Holy Family Catholic Church
12.2022 - 10.2025
- Utilizes excellent organizational and communications skills to coordinate and motivate volunteers.
- Arranges community service projects for youth members of church.
- Builds rapport with teenagers, the Pastor, guardians/parents by delivering engaging catechism classes and hosting religious events for teens and youth ministers.
- Prepares catechumens for the sacraments of initiation.
- Keeps records of youth participation.
- Communicates with pastor and parishioners about church policy, events, and youth participation.
- Chaperones the teens on field trips and other outdoor activities, monitoring behavior and safety.
- Teaching the chaperones and other volunteers on safe environment with the teens following the policies of the Diocese of Nashville.
- Supports pastoral staff in developing strategies to improve youth participation in the Parish.
- Leading weekly Bible study sessions in the parish.
- Interacting with the local community, building relationships with civic organizations and neighboring churches.
- Raising awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Clerk Processor
Delmonte Warehouse
02.2012 - 05.2017
- Improved document organization by implementing an efficient filing system.
- Streamlined data entry processes for increased accuracy and productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and professional responses to inquiries.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and updating records in warehouse management system.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by diligently investigating variances and making necessary adjustments to reflect accurate inventory levels.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency with the organization and arrangement of stored items, ensuring easy accessibility for order picking.
- Streamlined order fulfillment processes, coordinating with shipping and receiving teams to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
- Facilitated smooth communication between warehouse staff and other departments, providing updates on inventory availability and shipment statuses as needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through careful attention to detail while picking orders according to packing slips or electronic manifests provided.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts by offering suggestions for process optimization and participating in training sessions focused on warehouse best practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to company values through active participation in team meetings and staff development opportunities.
- Completed physical inventory counts regularly.
- Verified orders by comparing names, type and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
Teacher in Religious Studies, History, and Swahili
Nyasumi High School
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Enhanced classroom engagement using interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child’s educational journey.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Associate of Arts - Legal Studies
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN06.2022
Certificate - Spanish Language And Literature
Probigua
Guatemala. 01-2025
Master of Arts - Theology
Saint Meinrad School of Theology
Saint Meinrad, IN12.2020
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Mount Kenya University
Kenya08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Religious Studies
Consolata Institute of Philosophy
Kenya05.2011
Skills
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Spiritual Leadership
- Teaching and Preaching
- Discipleship Training
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Community Outreach
- Theological Understanding
- Biblical Knowledge
- Pastoral care
LANGUAGES
Spanish -
Professional Working
English - Full Professional
Swahili - Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Minister
Holy Family Catholic Church
12.2022 - 10.2025
Clerk Processor
Delmonte Warehouse
02.2012 - 05.2017
Teacher in Religious Studies, History, and Swahili
Nyasumi High School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Master of Arts - Theology
Saint Meinrad School of Theology
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Religious Studies
Consolata Institute of Philosophy
Associate of Arts - Legal Studies
Vincennes University
Certificate - Spanish Language And Literature
Probigua