Zachary Ferell
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Multi-talented Director of Social Services consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Religious Education
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
07.2017 - Current
- Coordinates efforts for over 300 children, youth and adults annually to receive Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation for both parish and school
- Recruited 50 volunteers for catechesis classes, parish events, liturgical celebrations, and service projects
- Analyzed budgetary reports for multiple years and adjusted long standing, yet detrimental practices
- Conducted parish events from start to finish for example raffle auction that raised over $19,000 for charity
Program Coordinator
Youth On Their Own
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Coordinated support of more than 400 homeless and unaccompanied middle and high school students in over 30 schools throughout Pima County
- Ensured that more than 400 at-risk youth received supportive services in forms of monthly financial assistance, and help get basic needs met
- Established workshops on one on one basis and to groups of 5-20 high school students
Grant Writer
Youth On Their Own
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Cultivated 15 grant proposals and budgets. 8 funded for $40,620 from local, state, and national foundations
- Identified and maintained grants that fund programs and services
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Philosophy
Mount Angel Seminary
Mount Angel, OR05.2015
Skills
- Board of Directors support
- Coordinating events
- Developing proposals and presentations
- Utilized Troubleshoot Active Directory, Office 365 and range of Microsoft Office suites
- Networking
Accomplishments
- Organized Parish events for 300+ congregation members
- Developed and wrote 8 grants funded for $40,620
- Colloraborated on Silent Auction that earned $45,000
Timeline
Director of Religious Education
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
07.2017 - Current
Program Coordinator
Youth On Their Own
08.2016 - 06.2017
Grant Writer
Youth On Their Own
02.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Philosophy
Mount Angel Seminary