MANDY GARDINER
Waianae,HI
Summary
Respectful in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services. Seasoned DRE plans and directs different types of student-centered and faith-based services. Well-versed in providing counseling, organizing activities and overseeing operations. Over 20 years of progressive experience in private religious education institutions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level DRE position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Religious Educaton
US Army Garrison Hawaii
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Advised Senior Director of Religious Education on matters pertaining to RE programs and impact they are having on Readiness and Resiliency
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Provided volunteer training opportunities & recruiting events.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Performed Duties as the Appropriated Funds Card Holder. Nomination, designation and appointment as an Appropriated Funds Card Holder. Complete AF Cardholder training (1 refresher class per year). Monitor credit card balances. Conduct purchases responsibly to ensuring compliance of monetary purchases are within appropriate guidelines. Processed supporting documents and certified purchases by the deadline given by the financial institution.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Oversaw the coordination and administration of 7 programs to include planning, organizing, recruiting, leading, and execution of program within the larger framework of IRST priorities, goals and benchmarks. Conducted leadership development training and AAR to solve program problems at the lowest level.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Directed pre-school, toddler and infant services to provide comprehensive family support.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Volunteer Catechist
US Army
09.1996 - 02.2018
- Prepared and oversaw weekly bible lessons with participants.
- Reviewed, evaluated and ordered essential religious education materials and supplies.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Maintained Sunday School area through providing decoration and literature.
- Merged bible verses with current events to develop curriculum and address relevant topics children regularly encounter.
Coordinator of Religious Education
US Army Garrison Hawaii
04.2012 - 09.2017
- Advises DRE on the Catholic programming and supervises instruction of the 30 Catechists in the RE program
- Researches and integrates faith based resources
supervises instruction of the 30 Catechists in the into the religious education program during Spiritual Resiliency Nights - Provides input to the DRE while accessing resource needs for the Catholic program, and training materials by requests funding to support the Catholic RE
- Collects and organizes Catholic support literature
to implement program guidelines from Archdiocese of the Military program Services - Plans, organizes and conducts Catholic RE classes, sacraments and special events
- Recruits, trains and supports volunteer catechists
and acts as primary administrator for catechists, parish coordinator and priest - Provides sacramental educational classes
Prepares Archdiocese for the Military Services forms for sacramental celebrations - Researches and provides training and mentoring
for volunteer catechists - Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
Role Model
Ford Motor Credit Company
08.2001 - 06.2010
- Processed various requests from customers to correct their accounts
- Organized and processed accounts payable
- Maintained clearing of general ledgers
- Helped to write procedure to save the company money
- Released various state titles with accounts were paid in full
- Researched problems on customer's accounts in a timely manner Followed up on discrepant titles that were put
- in the company's name in error
- Determined and collected the best collection remedy on past due account Balanced ledgers and helped to keep
- the books balanced
- Processed refunds on customer's accounts
- Worked with insurance companies to process Total Loss payoffs
- Worked with tow companies to obtain vehicles to prevent loss
Religious Education Coordinator
US Army Garrison Europe
03.1999 - 03.2001
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
Education
Associate of Arts - General/Early Childhood Educaton
Bellevue Community College
Bellevue, WA12.1990
No Degree - Education/Religion
Seattle University
Seattle, WABachelor of Arts - English
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WACertification
April 2017
The University of Dayton
Archdiocese for the Military Services
Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation
C 1719 Missionary Disciples: Witnesses of God's Love
2.5 Continuing Education Credits
Timeline
Director of Religious Educaton
US Army Garrison Hawaii
02.2018 - 02.2023
Coordinator of Religious Education
US Army Garrison Hawaii
04.2012 - 09.2017
Role Model
Ford Motor Credit Company
08.2001 - 06.2010
Religious Education Coordinator
US Army Garrison Europe
03.1999 - 03.2001
Volunteer Catechist
US Army
09.1996 - 02.2018
Associate of Arts - General/Early Childhood Educaton
Bellevue Community College
No Degree - Education/Religion
Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Western Washington University
April 2017
The University of Dayton
Archdiocese for the Military Services
Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation
C 1719 Missionary Disciples: Witnesses of God's Love
2.5 Continuing Education Credits
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