Kimberly Perez
Brighton,CO
Summary
Driven, professional trained in administrative skills and Human Resources. Excellent communication and people skills. Excited to take on new challenge in serving the Holy Family community.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Specialist
Archdiocese of Denver
- Organized and set up events for small groups and large groups including services such as meals, programs, and curriculums.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones and scheduling.
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities focused on leading a middle school youth conference and a summer catechesis program.
- Trained, supervised, and mentored high school and college students in conference leadership and summer program.
- Interviewed youth and young adults individually to determine their suitability for a position in the program.
- Wrote email messages, memos and business letters for management and proofread all documentation to provide error-free correspondence.
- Troubleshooted when difficulties arose during an event or program, serving as the intermediary.
- Planned and executed corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 80+ individuals.
- Processed financial documents including contracts, expense reports and invoices.
Dance Teacher
The Dance Front
Louisville, CO
09.2008 - Current
- Instruct students in classes such as Ballet, tap, jazz and musical theater.
- Choreograph all dance numbers for student springtime concert and holiday show.
Youth Minister
St. Louis Catholic Church
Louisville, CO
05.2001 - 05.2013
- Advocated for young members of the church internally and in general community.
- Increased youth attendance by 50% through focused retention programs.
- Planned numerous outreach events to increase youth involvement in the parish.
- Led weekly discussion groups with youth ages 11 to 18 focused on faith and empowerment through church engagement.
- Designed ministry events for teenagers and families and developed positive relationships with teenagers' parents and guardians.
- Mentored youth on discipleship and missionary work.
- Developed and cultivated professional relationships with various third parties, including city officials and civic groups improving engagement in community activities.
- Demonstrated effective leadership, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MDHigh School Diploma -
Academy of The Holy Cross
Kensington, MDSkills
- Student engagement
- Employee training and development
- Insurance eligibility verification
- Meeting planning
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Human Resources Management (HRM)
Timeline
Dance Teacher
The Dance Front
09.2008 - Current
Youth Minister
St. Louis Catholic Church
05.2001 - 05.2013
Youth Specialist
Archdiocese of Denver
High School Diploma -
Academy of The Holy Cross
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Maryland - College Park
Education and Training
Studied the Four Pillars of the Catholic Catechism
Completed Discernment of Spirits Course
3 month course on Deepening My Interior Life to Follow Christ Wherever He Leads by Fr. Christopher Hellstrom