Summary
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Work History
Education
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Additionalinformation - References
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Sharon Wilson

Sharon Wilson

Faribault,MN

Summary

An accomplished, versatile, and passionate professional with a proven track record of strong leadership and outstanding results in fast-paced, demanding, and rapidly-changing environments. Recognized for attaining results through strategic vision, motivating leadership, exceptional rapport-building, and relationship-management expertise. A dynamic, influential leader who can attract and lead world-class talent within the organization. Known for motivating and rallying people and organizations to accomplish things they did not think they could achieve. Recognized for taking bold steps to serve as a creative, strategic leader and innovative catalyst for positive change and growth.

Skills

    • Strategic Planning
    • Verbal and written communication
    • People Management
      • Operations Management
      • Project Management
      • Creativity and Innovation

Work History

Freelance

Writer
  • Published, contributed to, and edited “A Walk of Mercy ~ The Divine Mercy Stations of the Cross” in collaboration with Fr. Kevin Finnegan
  • Contributor to WINE Women In the New Evangelization, CatholicMom.com, and freelance writer to the Catholic Spirit
  • Contributor to When We Were Eve by Colleen Mitchel and Called By Name by Kelly Wahlquist.

Event Manager

Catholic Schools Center of Excellence
03.2020 - 07.2024
  • Planned, develop, track, and implement 30-plus events per year including social, educational, and fundraising events ranging from 15 to 500 attendees
  • Successfully planned and implemented the Mass of the Holy Spirit in January 2024 at the Xcel Energy Center with over 7000 students and staff from the Catholic Elementary Schools
  • Managed, tracked, and worked within a budget for all events that totaled more than $1,400,000 yearly
  • Manage fundraising gala, golf event, professional development for teachers and school leadership, student-led contests, and yearly conferences and annual meetings
  • Worked with professional production companies to achieve excellence in show production and audience participation and satisfaction
  • Booked hotel block and conference rooms and managed catering schedules and choices
  • Successfully collaborate with multiple directors to achieve success
  • Completed the Summit of Excellence in 2022 - Professional development event at the Minneapolis Convention Center with 2500 plus in attendance.

Advancement Director

Bethlehem Academy
05.2018 - 06.2019
    • Worked with individual donors to secure donations of over $500,000
    • Successfully implemented three fundraising events per year which exceeded the previous year's goals
    • Established Endowment funds for student scholarships
    • Managing Editor of the Alumni Traditions Magazine.

Director of Mission and Communications

Mary, Mother of the Church
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Responsible for all areas of Mission and Ministry
  • Supervised 4 direct reports covering all areas of ministry (Faith Formation, Pastoral Care, Social Justice, Communication, Music, and Liturgy) and an additional 4 staff
  • In concert with the pastor, worked to establish a clear vision for cultural change within the parish
  • Coached the Parish Council into a new structure to establish communication with the parish and to greater clarify the mission
  • We have developed action plans for the implementation of missions within areas of ministry with accountability and deadlines.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Director of Relational Evangelization and Faith Formation

St. Hubert Catholic Church
03.2015 - 03.2016
    • Responsible for all areas of Evangelization and catechesis from preschool to adult
    • Implementing the transition to Family Faith Formation
    • Supervised 6 direct reports and a staff of an additional 4 part-time/seasonal staff
    • Responsible for overseeing all formation ministries
    • Performed on the leadership team to implement the vision.

Marriage, Family, and Life

ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. PAUL & MINNEAPOLIS
01.2009 - 06.2014
    • Conducted research on a variety of issues, balancing multiple projects and communicating effectively with leadership
    • Significantly grew membership of parish liaisons through grassroots activation, leadership workshops, and interactive communication
    • Established a monthly e-newsletter which was sent to over 400 recipients, including setting communication links to parish liaisons to assist in educating and informing the church community on various issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Hamline University
St. Paul, MN

Affiliations

  • Board Member - Catechicial Institute, St. Paul Seminary, St. Thomas University, St. Paul, MN
  • Board Member - Sacred Heart Guardians and Shelter

City

Faribault

State

Minnesota

Zip

55021

Street

610 Carlton Avenue

Additionalinformation - References

  • Kelly Wahlquist – Founder of WINE: Women In the New Evangelization
  • Fr. Kevin Finnegan – Pastor, Our Lady of Grace, Edina
  • Bishop Andrew Cozzens- Diocese of Crookston
  • Steve Hoeppner - Schulze Family Foundation

Please view my letters of Recommendation:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_hBMH2Zklx3BR588AmFC-914r8yaPtSu?usp=sharing

Accomplishments

  • Planned over 30 events in one year.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors such as florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, and officiants to take hassle out of wedding planning.
  • Completed Mass of the Holy Spirit from conception to completion. Over 7000 students at the Xcel Center! See it here:

https://youtu.be/r-jcgqZTJJg?si=3uFEBifo5huPmPsZ

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

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