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Rebecca Goldstone

Summary

Seasoned ministry leader offering 28 years of experience in missions, leadership and education. Talented professional and dedicated problem solver. Attentive to detail with experience coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spiritual Director

Direction Within
09.2021 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients to provide tailored support during their spiritual journeys.
  • Assisted clients in identifying core values and beliefs in order to align daily actions with personal transformation.
  • Offered support to clients experiencing grief or loss, fostering emotional healing through compassionate listening and empathetic guidance.
  • Mentored individuals through challenging life transitions, providing guidance rooted in Biblical wisdom and contemplative practices.


Project Manager

University Of California, Irvine
09.2019 - Current
  • Managed $2.8 million dollar literacy research grants funded by the U.S Department of Education.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, monitoring progress against established goals, and adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Recruited public and private schools to participate in research studies.
  • Provided training, coaching and professional development for 33 teachers in 13 schools.
  • Developed strong relationships with administrators and teachers through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver results.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised research assistants to conduct literacy assessments and input/code/score data.

Owner/Secretary

Nerf Party OC
03.2017 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.

Adjunct Professor

Concordia & Hope International University
08.2001 - 10.2018
  • Taught Biblical Themes in Business, Principles of Leadership and Management, Human Resource Management, Team Dynamics, Business Ethics, Business Communication, and Applied Leadership and Management Strategy.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods, incorporating multimedia resources, and providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
  • Developed curriculum, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Optimized assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for various assignments.

Board Member and Chair

Novo
02.2011 - 03.2018


  • Collaborated with other board members to develop initiatives to advance organizational mission.
  • Developed long-term strategic plans to guide organizational growth and success.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring responsible budgeting and resource allocation.
  • Mentored new board members, providing guidance on roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the position.
  • Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making.


Coach and Consultant

Goldstone Coaching and Consulting
01.2000 - 05.2016
  • Coached individuals and small groups in areas of spiritual formation, life transitions, relationships/dating, priorities/balance, and career advancement.
  • Consulted the Navigators National Training Team and published a spiritual formation series.
  • Provided nonprofit organizational consultation in strategic planning, leadership, volunteer recruitment/retention, and team dynamics.
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.

Supervising Teacher, Community Home Education Program

Orange County Department of Education
08.2002 - 06.2005
  • Offered solutions for differentiated instruction, personalized learning, and assessment by working cooperatively with parents and English language learners to design standards based individual learning plans.
  • Supervised parents and tutors delivering instruction.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Delivered individualized tutoring sessions, taught classes, collected monthly work samples, maintained academic records, completed internal audits on student files.

Executive Director

Mariners Church
08.1996 - 08.2002
  • Envisioned and created a comprehensive nonprofit inner city learning community center servicing 1,000 diverse clients annually.
  • Managed paid/volunteer staff of 200.
  • Cultivated partnerships with nonprofit organizations, universities, corporations, government agencies, parents, local schools, and community-based organizations to develop strategic resources and a collaborative network.
  • Wrote grant proposals, quarterly reports, and created materials to recruit volunteers and promote outreach events.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability.
  • Conducted interviews and administered surveys to determine community needs and community evaluations of program goals.

International Trainer

International School Project
07.1993 - 08.1996
  • Planned international Christian convocations in Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, and Estonia for over 10,000 educators.
  • Wrote and published a Christian character development curriculum as part of a team.
  • Led Bible studies and discipled teachers.
  • Developed training manuals and interactive video workbooks on the topic of Children's Spiritual Formation.
  • Enhanced participant engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Led mission events training leaders in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Middle East.

Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Bachelor of Science - Education Major, Psychology Minor

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Attended - Institute of Biblical Studies

International School of Theology

Spiritual Direction Certification -

Sustainable Faith

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Spiritual Direction
  • Project Management
  • Clear Communication Abilities
  • Schedule Management
  • Mission-Oriented
  • Curriculum Creation
  • Creative Solutions
  • Virtual Teamwork
  • Global Training

Publications

Published the following:

· God: Connecting With His Outrageous Love, coauthor, NavPress, 2008.

· Life: Thriving in a Complex World, coauthor, NavPress, 2008.

· Relationships: Bringing Jesus into My World, coauthor, NavPress, 2008.

· Soul: Embracing My Sexuality and Emotions, coauthor, NavPress, 2008.

· Freedom: Breaking the Power of Shame, coauthor, NavPress, 2009.

· God: Can I Like Him? coauthor, NavPress, 2009.

· The New Me, coauthor, NavPress, 2008.

· The Urban Youth Workers Handbook, book chapter, In-house publication, Urban Youth Workers Institute, 2002.

· Building Character: Character Development Curriculum, coauthor, In-house publication, Children of the World, 1995.

· Christian Ethics and Morality: A Foundation for Society: Elementary Curriculum, coauthor, In-house publication, International School Project, 1993.

Certification

MBTI Certified Trainer

D.i.S.C. Certified Trainer

Extensive Enneagram Training

Timeline

Spiritual Director

Direction Within
09.2021 - Current

Project Manager

University Of California, Irvine
09.2019 - Current

Owner/Secretary

Nerf Party OC
03.2017 - Current

Board Member and Chair

Novo
02.2011 - 03.2018

Supervising Teacher, Community Home Education Program

Orange County Department of Education
08.2002 - 06.2005

Adjunct Professor

Concordia & Hope International University
08.2001 - 10.2018

Coach and Consultant

Goldstone Coaching and Consulting
01.2000 - 05.2016

Executive Director

Mariners Church
08.1996 - 08.2002

International Trainer

International School Project
07.1993 - 08.1996

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Chapman University

Bachelor of Science - Education Major, Psychology Minor

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Attended - Institute of Biblical Studies

International School of Theology

Spiritual Direction Certification -

Sustainable Faith

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