Talented Postulant/Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wore many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply nine years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphics Designer
Life Greetings
Little Comton, RI
07.2017 - Current
Assisted in creating and implementing graphic designs for a decades old family greeting card business to include:
Developed, implemented and managed marketing and design of various greeting cards
Used Photoshop to create images and layouts for over 30 greeting card designs
Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials, brochures, banners and signs
Coordinated, created and scheduled content, designs and periodic updates to company website
Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts
Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects
Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images
Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection
Postulant Director
Franciscan Friars Minor-Roman Catholic Church
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2013 - 07.2017
Promoted positive relations between postulants and superiors
Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds
Conducted daily welfare checks and ensured that all postulant needs were met by coordinating with assisting staff
Strategized to improve postulant care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with the Minister General to advocate for postulant needs
Conducted tours, orientation and educational sessions for prospective postulants and families
Supported personal needs of postulants dealing with diverse conditions
Facilitated house meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about any policy changes
Developed and organized routine and special house schedules by factoring in demographics and other important parameters
Identified risks and developed mitigation plans
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
Maintained and updated all house and personnel related documents
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies
Holy Apostles College And Seminary
Online
09.2019
Skills
Program development and management
Strategic leadership
Lesson planning
Academic advisement
Group and individual instruction
Program development
Differentiated instruction
Staff supervision
Community program coordination
Documentation
Project management
Training
Affiliations
Board Member, Franciscan Friars Minor, 2015-2019.
Timeline
Graphics Designer
Life Greetings
07.2017 - Current
Postulant Director
Franciscan Friars Minor-Roman Catholic Church
01.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies