James E Brodnicki
Rockdale,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in liturgical music and fundraising, notably at St. John the Baptist. Proven track record in budget administration and grant writing, successfully securing funding for equipment upgrades. Exceptional communication and team leadership skills drive collaborative efforts, enhancing community engagement and enriching worship experiences.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Liturgy and Music
St John the Baptist
Joliet, USA
08.2016 - Current
- Prepares and administers Liturgy/Music annual budget;
- Wrote and received grant from the Catholic Education Foundation - Joliet Diocese, for equipment to livestream Sunday masses.
- Directed fundraising projects that funded church redecoration and acquisition of digital grand piano and Johannus organ;
- Secured grant from Catholic Education Foundation - Joliet Diocese for equipment to enhance livestreaming of Sunday masses;
- Received and assessed bids for new sound system and oversaw installation;
- Coordinated with four Hispanic choirs to provide education on liturgy and choose relevant texts and music.
- FOCCUS Marriage Inventory coordinator and facilitator - in process of becoming a site trainer with FOCCUS;
- Parish Facebook Administrator;
- Collaborated with four Hispanic choirs to educate on liturgical practices and select appropriate texts and music.
Small Business Owner with Ebay
J&L Trains and Collectible. Shop.com/Market America
05.2006 - Current
- Online Shopping business owner and Non-Profit Fundraising.
- EBay Annual sales of $34,000 in 2020 and 2021;
- Promoted sales through Facebook advertising and eBay promotions, increasing visibility and customer engagement;
- Audited and updated inventory and customer database of over 3000;
- Prepared and filed annual taxes;
- Established Shop.com fundraising program with multiple 501c organizations, enhancing fundraising opportunities since 2018;
- Pursued CRFE certification in fundraising to enhance professional skills and effectiveness.
911 Dispatcher P1
City of Joliet Police Department
Joliet, USA
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Coordinated police deployment based on call urgency and location to ensure timely response.
- Handled emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance.
- Creating missing person files, stolen/found guns, stolen/recovered vehicles.
- Assigned officers to Union jobs and special assignments.
- Oversaw paperwork and logistics for repossessed vehicle processing to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Director of Liturgical Music
St Mary Catholic Church
Mokena, USA
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Directed Children's Choir, Resurrection Choir, Adult Choir, and Contemporary Choir to foster community engagement through music;
- Planned music and created weekly liturgical scripts to enhance worship experience;
- Recruited and hired skilled instrumentalists to enrich various music programs;
- Prepared and administered Liturgy/Music annual budget.
- FOCCUS Marriage Inventory coordinator and facilitator;
Director of Liturgical Music
St Barbara Catholic Church
Brookfield, USA
06.2006 - 12.2012
- Direct Children's Choir, Resurrection, Adult and Contemporary Choirs;
- Recruited and selected instrumentalists for diverse music programs to enhance overall worship experience.
- Managed and coordinated activities for two Hispanic choirs, fostering community engagement and participation.
- Plan music and create weekly liturgy scripts;
- Coordinated FOCCUS Marriage Inventory sessions for couples preparing for marriage.
- Prepared and administered Liturgy/Music annual budget, aligning financial resources with parish goals.
Director of Liturgy and Music
St Joseph Catholic Church
Bradley, USA
06.2001 - 05.2006
- Recruited skilled instrumentalists to strengthen music programs and enrich liturgical services.
- Managed rehearsals and performances for Children's Choir, Resurrection, Adult Choir, and Contemporary Choirs to ensure high-quality music ministry.
- Planned music and created weekly liturgy scripts to enhance worship experience.
- Prepared and administered Liturgy/Music annual budget and parish budget in whole.
Capital Campaign Director
Holy Family Catholic Church
Shorewood, USA
09.1998 - 05.2001
- Solicited large donor support, securing a $25,000 gift from Paul O'Brien for the Bell Tower.
- Executed capital campaign utilizing door-hang tags across neighborhoods and subdivisions in Shorewood, West Joliet, and South Plainfield;
- Special collection to show the diocese the parish ability for paying for a new church - collected $84,000 in 5 weeks (March 2002);
- Collaborated with pastor and steering committee to develop growth plans for new location in Shorewood following relocation from Larkin Avenue in Joliet;
Director of Liturgy and Music
Holy Family Catholic Church
Shorewood, USA
07.1997 - 05.2001
- Direct Children's Choir, Resurrection, Adult and Contemporary Choirs;
- Planned music and created weekly liturgy scripts to enhance worship experience;
- Sourced and recruited skilled instrumentalists to elevate musical performances;
- Prepared and administered Liturgy/Music annual budget.
Operations Manager, Store Manager, Human Resource Manager
Marshall's Inc
02.1982 - 06.1996
- Hired, trained, and supervised staff of 40 to 150 employees across multiple locations to maintain operational efficiency.
- Conducted daily cash and operational audits.
- Audited internal losses at various locations using register logs, balance sheets, and deposit logs.
Education
Current Study - Spanish Language
Joliet Junior College
Joliet02.2026
Current Study - Human Resource Management
Joliet Junior College
Joliet02.2026
MA - Theology
University of Dallas
01.2010
BA - Business Management
Salsbury University
Ontario01.2005
AA - Business Administration
Joliet Junior College
JolietAA - Computer Science / Law Enforcement
Morton College
CiceroVocal Director Institute
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Theology
CTU Chicago
Organizational Leadership and Theology
USF Joliet
Skills
- LEADS Certification
- Grant Writing Certification
- 501(c)(3) 940 forms
- 501(c) 941 forms
- Budget administration
- Volunteer coordination
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Parish Soft
- FD10 - Family Directory Basics
- OC10 - Contribution Basics
- OP10 - Pledges
- Paylocity Training
- Employee time management
- Time clock management
- Problem solving
- Timesheet management
- Beyond First Payroll; Increasing Efficiencies
- ACA Deadlines
- Anti-Harassment
- CRFE certification
- Customer service
- Goal setting
- Self-Starter
- Problem solving
- People skills
- Protecting God's Children
- Protecting God's Children
Skills Certifications
- LEADS Certification (Illinois State Police)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Facebook Promotions
- Quickbooks/Quicken, Turbo Tax, 501c 940 and 941 forms
- Parish Soft - self trained Parish Soft Family Suite (2015/2016)
- Paylocity Training/Certification (2024)
- CRFE certification in process
- Grant Writing Certification (JJC 2017)
- Self Starter
- Excellent communication, people skills, and problem solving
- Protecting God's Children
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
911 Dispatcher P1
City of Joliet Police Department
09.2024 - 11.2024
Director of Liturgy and Music
St John the Baptist
08.2016 - Current
Director of Liturgical Music
St Mary Catholic Church
08.2013 - 08.2016
Director of Liturgical Music
St Barbara Catholic Church
06.2006 - 12.2012
Small Business Owner with Ebay
J&L Trains and Collectible. Shop.com/Market America
05.2006 - Current
Director of Liturgy and Music
St Joseph Catholic Church
06.2001 - 05.2006
Capital Campaign Director
Holy Family Catholic Church
09.1998 - 05.2001
Director of Liturgy and Music
Holy Family Catholic Church
07.1997 - 05.2001
Operations Manager, Store Manager, Human Resource Manager
Marshall's Inc
02.1982 - 06.1996
Current Study - Spanish Language
Joliet Junior College
Current Study - Human Resource Management
Joliet Junior College
MA - Theology
University of Dallas
BA - Business Management
Salsbury University
AA - Business Administration
Joliet Junior College
AA - Computer Science / Law Enforcement
Morton College
Vocal Director Institute
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Theology
CTU Chicago
Organizational Leadership and Theology
USF Joliet