Rebecca Grant Jenkins
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record, adept at strategic planning and relationship building. Successfully developed impactful youth programs and enhanced college application success. Known for creativity and effective communication, fostering growth and empowerment in young adults.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Our Lady Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church
03.2019 - Current
- Successfully develop and implement programs and activities tailored to engage and empower youth and young adults.
- Effectively plan and coordinate catechesis and sacramental preparation, particularly Confirmation preparation.
- Proficiently reach out to and evangelize young people in the parish and in the broader community
- Successfully identify, recruit, and train volunteers who work with youth.
- Effectively foster the development of youth leaders and young adults.
- Work collaboratively with pastors, parish staff, and diocesan offices, communicating regularly about youth and young adult ministry activities.
- Successfully provide spiritual guidance, mentorship, and counseling to youth and young adults.
- Efficiently maintain necessary office and program records and submit periodic reports to the pastor.
- Skillfully plan, coordinate, and implement weekend retreats, mission trips, and pilgrimages, and promote evenings for prayer and reflection, and other activities.
- Stay up-to-date with best practices and attend conferences and training to enhance professional development.
Independent Educational Consultant
Self-employed
03.2015 - Current
- Established strong relationships with clients by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular progress updates.
- Enhanced college application success rates through personalized guidance on essay writing and interview preparation.
- Guided families through the complex college admissions process, demystifying requirements and expectations while alleviating stressors.
- Facilitated workshops on various topics such as study skills, test-taking strategies, time management, and goal setting for enhanced student performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy-Economics
Columbia University
New York, NY01-1991
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Creativity and innovation
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Operations management
- Budget management
- Program management
Certification
Youth Ministry Certification, 2022
Master Catechist Certification, 2023
Timeline
DIRECTOR, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Our Lady Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church
03.2019 - Current
Independent Educational Consultant
Self-employed
03.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy-Economics
Columbia University
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