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Michele Gonzales

Yorkville,IL

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at St. Patrick Parish, excelling in strategic planning and team management. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and relationship building, enhancing community engagement and striving to always be more efficient. Skilled in decision-making and project coordination, driving impactful initiatives that deepen faith and connection among parishioners.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Life Stage Ministries

St. Patrick Parish
09.2015 - Current
  • Key member of the parish Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
  • Assuring all areas of formation are bridged from womb to tomb.
  • Overseeing our evangelization program to provide opportunities for others to experience Christ.
  • Manage our ministries as well as our areas of discipleship as a means to offer opportunities to build community and grow deeper in faith.
  • Support strategic planning initiatives through detailed research and other parish trends.
  • Assist in developing operational workflows to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and project execution processes.
  • Conduct analyses to inform decision-making and identify growth opportunities.
  • Navigate our parish through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
  • Facilitate on-boarding processes for new staff, promoting understanding of systems and procedures.
  • Participate in regular meetings to contribute insights on process improvements and best practices.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with parishioners, guests and diocese/parishes to build connections and nurture relationships.

Homeschooler

Self
09.2003 - 05.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05-1997

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Administration
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Team management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Project coordination
  • Employee development
  • Mission-driven Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Policy Adherence
  • Volunteer Management
  • Ministering to others
  • Organizational Integrity

Accomplishments

Completed a course in Crucial Conversations.

Invested in my professional development through coaching (9 years).

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Director of Life Stage Ministries

St. Patrick Parish
09.2015 - Current

Homeschooler

Self
09.2003 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of New Mexico