Paul Davis
Brice
Summary
Accomplished Mission Director with a proven track record at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, adept in cross-functional coordination and team building. Spearheaded a $5M capital campaign and significantly increased program enrollment by 30% at St. Paul the Apostle. Expert in innovation management and program planning, ensuring impactful educational programming and effective staff and volunteer leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mission Director/Director of Evangelization
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Powell
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Development and oversight of all educational programming for a Church of 3,500+ families
- Responsible for all digital communication to keep people informed, including directing, recording, editing, and publishing specific video content and producing a weekly newsletter and separate weekly educational opportunity
- Functioned as the Chief of Staff for the Pastor responsible for up to 14 staff members across 5 departments with 7 direct reports and management and training of over 300 volunteers annually
- Spearheaded a capital campaign to expand building footprint and raised over $5 Million toward completion
- Implemented staff performance management planning processes which included weekly staff reports, individual/team meetings, and annual evaluations
- Monitored and administered a $325,000 annual programming budget
- Maintained a safe environment for all staff, volunteers, and children by ensuring compliance requirements including providing required training and ensuring background checks were completed and kept current
- Planned and executed curriculum for both children and adults
Director of Religious Education
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Westerville
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversaw the Parish School of Religion along with 6 paid staff, 800+ students, and 200+ volunteers including stewardship of a $275,000 annual budget
- Increased program enrollment year over year with total enrollment increase in all programming of 30% over three years
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain a friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.
- Increased collaborative relationship between school faculty and parish staff through strategic and committed peer development opportunities
- Coordinated all sacramental preparation for students in both St. Paul School and the Parish School of Religion.
Program Coordinator - Office of Divine Worship
Catholic Diocese of Columbus
Columbus
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Organized all public activities for the Bishop of Columbus including planning and successfully hosting both national and statewide conferences
- Served on the select Ad-Hoc Committee for Implementation of the Roman Missal; including attending national training seminars and leading local training seminars across all of central, southern, and northeastern Ohio
- Developed training programs and seminars on various aspects of liturgical Theology for parish leaders
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Theology
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OHBachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Theology
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OHAssociate in Arts (A.A.) - Spanish Education
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Cross-functional coordination
- Innovation management
- Team collaboration
- Program planning
- Strategize plans
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Experienced fundraiser on large capital projects of more than 5 million dollars
- Adept public speaker
- Servant leader with 10 years experience managing programs, projects, and people
Additional Information
Bilingual: Fluent written and oral communication in both English and Spanish.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Apple iOS editing software.
Volunteer Experience
- 10 years experience as Protecting God's Children facilitator within the Diocese of Columbus.
- Member of the School Board at St. Pius X School in Reynoldsburg, OH.
- Classroom volunteer as needed at St. Pius X School in all grades.
- Monthly sandwich making for the backdoor ministry at St. Joseph Cathedral serving the homeless of downtown Columbus.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mission Director/Director of Evangelization
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
01.2017 - 01.2023
Director of Religious Education
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
01.2014 - 01.2017
Program Coordinator - Office of Divine Worship
Catholic Diocese of Columbus
01.2007 - 01.2014
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Theology
Ohio Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Theology
Ohio Dominican University
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Spanish Education
Ohio University
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