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Kritty Griffin Chouest

Cut Off,United States

Summary

I am motivated with a desire to take on new creative visions. My work ethic, adaptability and skills is based on my experiences and personal faith. I love working with people to build trusting relationships in order to bring creativity to the forefront for greater ministry. I am very devoted to giving a listening ear to everyone too create a positive impact which leaves one with a memorable experience.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Parish Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator

Catholic Charities of Houma Thibodaux
Houma, LA
01.2023 - Current
  • Meeting with local churches and civic services to establish new relationships.
  • Identified potential partners to bolster cross-functional relationships to create new ministry opportunities.
  • Currently attending many Summits & Conferences to expand new ministries and build new partnerships.

Coordinator of Youth Formation

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
Golden Meadow, LA
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership.
  • Conferred with parents and mentors to discuss educational activities and outreach options
  • Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
  • Recruited, hired and facilitated mentor formation.
  • Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work environment.
  • Directed weekly youth meetings, special group events and overnight excursions.
  • Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
  • Instructed and mentored youth between grades First Grade to Tenth Grade.
  • Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
  • Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members and other organizations to take responsibility.

Mom

Stay At Home Mom
Cut Off, LA
06.2005 - 12.2018
  • Raised my two young kids and remained active within their Catholic education.
  • Volunteered many hours to assisting both Catholic Schools.
  • Volunteered in many children activities within school and community to support children/parent.
  • We lived in Anchorage Alaska for three of these years which allowed our kids to explore and for my daughter to grow in Mission work in Russia.
  • Personally after our return I attended personal retreats/education. ie...

Operations Assistant

International Companies, LLC
Larose, LA
09.2004 - 05.2005
  • Organized and filed important company documents, spreadsheets and reports.
  • Answered work phones and routed correspondence to correct parties.
  • Assisted management in making important decisions by collecting, organizing and modeling data.
  • Oversaw expense, report and support documentation filing systems.
  • Met with stakeholders and partners to discuss company information and future business opportunities.

Office Manager

Lafourche Services, Inc.
Golden Meadow, LA
08.1990 - 03.2004
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
  • Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
  • Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
  • Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
  • Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.
  • Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training and teambuilding activities.

Education

Spiritual Director -

Cenacle School of Divine Providence
Clearwater, FL
10.2024

Healing The Whole Person -

John Paul II Healing Center
Tallahassee, FL
06.2018

TOB1-Head & Heart Immersion -

Theology of The Body Institute
Quarryville, PA
06.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

South Central La Tech College
Thibodaux

Skills

  • Cross-departmental Alignment
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Recruiting and Hiring
  • Microsoft Office
  • Community Engagement
  • Administrative Leadership
  • People Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Active Listening
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Computer Skills
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Team Building

Timeline

Parish Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator

Catholic Charities of Houma Thibodaux
01.2023 - Current

Coordinator of Youth Formation

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
01.2019 - 12.2022

Mom

Stay At Home Mom
06.2005 - 12.2018

Operations Assistant

International Companies, LLC
09.2004 - 05.2005

Office Manager

Lafourche Services, Inc.
08.1990 - 03.2004

Spiritual Director -

Cenacle School of Divine Providence

Healing The Whole Person -

John Paul II Healing Center

TOB1-Head & Heart Immersion -

Theology of The Body Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

South Central La Tech College

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