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Work History
Education
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Nichole Paladie

Marine On St Croix,MN

Summary

Compassionate and mission-driven professional with 15+ years of experience in grief counseling, education, community outreach, and event coordination. Proven ability to engage diverse populations, including veterans, families, and vulnerable communities. Skilled in building rapport, coordinating large-scale events, facilitating virtual and in-person support groups, and managing interfaith and cross-functional partnerships. Adept public speaker with demonstrated success in leading bereavement care, program development, and volunteer training.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator

Hospice of the Midwest
01.2019 - Current
  • Provide grief support services to hospice families and facilitate remembrance events and weekly grief groups.
  • Deliver emotional and spiritual care for caregivers and staff, both in-person and virtually.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners for holistic care delivery.
  • Worked with helping veterans obtain earned awards and ratings while at Hospice.

Healthcare Instructor

Avivo
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Taught adult learners in healthcare certification programs and conducted faculty in-service trainings.
  • Delivered presentations and performed assessments through Pearson testing systems.

Director of Education and Youth Ministry

Tri-Parishes of St. Charles Borromeo
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Facilitated veteran family retreats focusing on grief and reintegration at Tri-Parish.
  • Directed education programs from preschool to adult. Facilitated youth events, retreats, and international service trips.
  • Trained over 300 adult volunteers, designed publications, and coordinated interfaith partnerships.
  • Successfully secured grants and managed programming budgets.

Respite Care Coordinator / Director of FIA

Elder Network
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Conducted training for over 700 adult and youth volunteers in caregiving support.
  • Coordinated events and public outreach campaigns; raised $100,000+ through grants and events.
  • Delivered emotional support to caregivers and maintained strong interagency collaborations.
  • Helped veterans and families navigate the disability process and end-of-life planning.
  • Lived experience of 30 years working with veteran and active duty family dynamics.

Education

Life Coach Certificate - Expressive Arts

Udemy
Winona, MN
01.2024

ACPE Community Chaplain Certificate -

Franciscan Skemp Hospital
Winona, MN
01.2002

Institute of Lay Ministry Certificate -

Diocese of Winona/St. Mary's University
Winona Mn
01.2000

Instructor Certificate -

National Crisis Prevention Institute
01.1994

AA - Human Services

Century College
St Paul MN
01.1990

Skills

  • Grief Counseling and Bereavement Support
  • Event Planning and Community Engagement
  • Veteran outreach initiatives
  • Effective communication in groups
  • Virtual Program Development (Zoom, Facebook Live)
  • Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Program Coordination and Budget Management
  • Fundraising strategy development
  • Microsoft Office, Newsletter & Website Management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of three staff members.
  • Documented and resolved communication challenges which led to 30% increase in productivity.
  • Achieved positive experiences with stakeholders by completing targeted survey delivery with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of six in the development of bi-annual Remembrance Ceremonies

Additional Information

Languages: Spanish and American Sign Language (conversational)

Additional Information

  • Volunteer Work: Season’s Hospice, Dorothy Day House, Friends of San Lucas Mission (Guatemala), Rural Resource Center, Secular Franciscan Order
  • Technological Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Publisher, Zoom, Facebook Live, Web/blog management, Photography

Timeline

Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator

Hospice of the Midwest
01.2019 - Current

Healthcare Instructor

Avivo
01.2017 - 01.2019

Director of Education and Youth Ministry

Tri-Parishes of St. Charles Borromeo
01.2009 - 01.2016

Respite Care Coordinator / Director of FIA

Elder Network
01.2003 - 01.2006

Life Coach Certificate - Expressive Arts

Udemy

ACPE Community Chaplain Certificate -

Franciscan Skemp Hospital

Institute of Lay Ministry Certificate -

Diocese of Winona/St. Mary's University

Instructor Certificate -

National Crisis Prevention Institute

AA - Human Services

Century College