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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, NY
01-1991

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
Rebecca Grant Jenkins