Helena Salati
Winchester,VA
Summary
Innovative individual well-versed in relational ministry with a passion for mentoring and disciplining teens. Skilled in program development, volunteer coordination, and event planning. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Bringing compassionate approach, excellent communication skills, and strategic planning abilities to foster community engagement and spiritual growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Equestrian Summer Camp/Teen Ministry
Camp Pinnacle
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Created and executed equestrian day-camp programming for the summer season with up to 15 participants per session.
- Trained camp counselors and volunteers.
- Renovated the barn and riding ring, and cleared trails.
- Provided all daily care and maintenance of horses and facility.
- Created fundraising programs where horses could be sponsored by individuals.
- Provided all mounted and unmounted instruction.
Teen Ministry Coordinator
Camp Pinnacle
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Started a year-round discipleship program for teen campers and counselors.
- Facilitated small group discussions focused on scripture study or topical issues, encouraging deeper understanding of faith principles among attendees.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Mentored volunteers providing guidance and support in both personal and ministry development.
YFC Camp Director
Youth for Christ of Central New York
02.2011 - 05.2020
- Created a summer weeklong overnight riding camp for teens.
- Executed all planning, coodinating and site prepraration.
- Networked with local churches to promote the program, fundraise and recruit volunteers.
- Mentoring and discipling volunteer counselors and campers.
- Started a YFC club in local public school.
- Developed and ran a YFC hiking club and a cooking club for local teens.
Adjunct Professor
SUNY Cobleskill
01.2008 - 05.2016
- Created and taught a dressage training course, providing instruction for up to 18 undergraduate students per class.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ponteland High School
United Kingdom05-1981
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Leadership development
- Individual mentoring
- Fundraising
- Volunteer management
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teen Ministry Coordinator
Camp Pinnacle
08.2020 - 04.2021
Director of Equestrian Summer Camp/Teen Ministry
Camp Pinnacle
06.2020 - 04.2021
YFC Camp Director
Youth for Christ of Central New York
02.2011 - 05.2020
Adjunct Professor
SUNY Cobleskill
01.2008 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Ponteland High School
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