Silvana Place
Wesley Chapel ,FL
Summary
My faith has had a tremendous impact on my career driving me to work with a strong work ethic, one where I attempt to work hard to the best of my ability while maintaining a posture that is teachable and eager to be a life learner. Prior to ministry, my previous experience was in corporate America, working from 1996-1998 at Chase Bank in Tampa, FL as a mortgage loan analyst and from 1998-2002 at Citigroup in Tampa, FL as a Project Manager in the Latin America banking division.
My skills include having high capacity organizational and communication skills with an extensive administrative and leadership background. I also speak conversational Spanish and Italian. I have a diverse background having worked in multi cultural communities and countries.
I also believe in giving back to our communities and helping those in need. I have served as a volunteer at Metropolitan Ministries, Life Church Community Center, Habitat for Humanity and Oasis Pregnancy Center.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Discipleship Pastor
Life Church
Wesley Chapel, FL
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to help new converts grow in their faith.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry regarding to Discipleship.
- Planned and conducted trainings, classes and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations over our Discipleship department.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of new converts and their growth in their relationship with Jesus and to church life.
- Authored curriculum for new Believers, ministry partners and facilitated classes.
Ministry School Director
Life Church
Wesley Chapel, FL
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Promoted professional growth of facilitators, mentors and students and providing guidance.
- Oversaw budget, marketing and curriculum development for school operations.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop and manage functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Counseled and mentored students regarding their education and spiritual and leadership development.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Coordinated with Pastoral staff the ministry training and internship program.
Executive Administrative Assistant to Lead Pastor
Life Church
Wesley Chapel, FL
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support Senior Lead Pastor and boost team productivity.
- Handled scheduling for Lead Pastor’s calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Used software to coordinate meetings, appointments, and tasks.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance church processes.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support Lead Pastor.
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for pastoral staff .
- Coordinated annual meetings and conferences involving multiple presenters, high number of global attendees and robust planning encompassing remote location arrangements and Lead Pastor accommodations.
- Seamlessly interacted with colleagues to plan and complete special projects.
- Coordinated and booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation and prepared itinerary to facilitate successful trips.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior pastoral team.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Appointed Missionary
Assemblies of God World Missions
Springfield, MI
07.2004 - 08.2011
- Proselytized people and imparted knowledge of faith using strong public speaking and one-on-one discussions.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles serving in Madrid, Spain.
- De-escalated and resolved conflicts between local peoples and missionary representatives.
- Trained partners and missionaries on effectively sharing the Word of God in their community.
- Facilitated and directed outreach events for local communities in Madrid, Spain .
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts for international mission trips.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
- Assisted in establishing mission partnerships in Europe and the U.S. to support outreach efforts.
- Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
- Implemented strategies for successful mission outreach.
- Led mission teams in prayer and spiritual formation.
- Coordinated and led weekly bible studies for missionary teams in diverse locations.
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
- Wrote and delivered sermons and ministry trainings.
- Collaborated with other religious organizations and agencies.
- Facilitated religious classes and forums.
Education
Pastoral Studies - Pastoral Studies
Ministry Studies Online
Springfield, MI AA - Business Administration
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL05.1996
Skills
- Mission-oriented
- Administrative
- Spiritual instruction
- Preaching
- Congregational care
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral counseling
- Disciple-making
- Discipleship training
- Fundraising expertise
- Leadership Development
- Teaching
- Spiritual cultivation
- Strategic Planning
- Volunteer Management
- Biblical Knowledge
- Shepherding
- Community Service
- Operations Management
- Spiritual Guidance
- Workflow Coordination
- Grief counseling
- Sermon Preparation
- Small Group Facilitation
- Organizational Leadership
- Public Speaking
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Discipleship Pastor
Life Church
06.2023 - 08.2024
Ministry School Director
Life Church
06.2022 - 08.2024
Executive Administrative Assistant to Lead Pastor
Life Church
08.2019 - 05.2023
Appointed Missionary
Assemblies of God World Missions
07.2004 - 08.2011
Pastoral Studies - Pastoral Studies
Ministry Studies Online
AA - Business Administration
Hillsborough Community College