• Dynamic, Results-Focused Leader who offers a background in Event Pxxxxxxnning / Coordination, Start-Up Operations, Team Building / Training, Policy / Procedure Development, and Volunteer Recruitment; contributes talents in Marketing, Social Media, Fundraising, Budget Pxxxxxxnning / Control, and Grant-Seeking; and applies proven skills in Workflow Prioritization, Public Rexxxxxxtions, Crisis Management, and Conflict Resolution.
• Top Performer who can make sound decisions to reflect positively on non-profit operations in alignment with mission, vision, values, and goals, and works to promote inclusion, diversity, and community advocacy efforts.
• Excellent Communicator who builds synergistic rexxxxxxtionships with individuals of various socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, and can seamlessly liaise among multi-industry professionals, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and community stakeholders while leading teams by example and with integrity.

Catholic Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Schriever, XXXXXX

(2005 2010)

Conference Coordinator ￨ Event Pxxxxxxnner

  Capitalized on the opportunity to lead the start-up and successful operations of a new office under the direction of Bishop Sam Jacobs, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing a top-performing 6-member team.

  Led targeted decision-making across all facets of strategic event coordination, pxxxxxxnning, implementation, and management for youth, young adults, married couples, and families, as well as men and women with great success.

  Expertly designed and developed follow-up materials and pxxxxxxns for each group, including implementing pxxxxxxns and serving as a valuable consultant for individuals overseeing respective pxxxxxxns within their churches or organizations.

  Optimized operations success by recruiting, training, and supervising 300+ volunteers serving at key conferences.

  Directed successful opening of a bookstore specific to each event, including selecting pertinent merchandise, as well as operating the store at the events and additionally ongoing throughout the year at the conference office.

  Promoted events by developing and implementing strategic marketing pxxxxxxns to empower youth and adult leaders, and further promote community awareness to meet specific needs that the local community could supply.

  Performed as a results-generating community liaison between the office and local organizations and officials.

  Solicited and obtained grants (three years) from the Xxxxxx Office of Tourism to offset event costs, and effectively maintained core finances to ensure profitability of youth / conference office and Diocese programs.

Diocese of Xxxxxx, XXXXXX, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

(1993 2005)

Conference Coordinator ￨ Event Pxxxxxxnner (1994 2005)

  Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward directing a resourceful staff of 12 in leading all facets of conference coordination and / or event pxxxxxxnning, including driving success of events with up to 12,000 participants.

  Drafted and disseminated a comprehensive Volunteer Manual that included how to recruit, train, and manage volunteers, as well as developing detailed job descriptions for 40 committee chairpersons, number of volunteers required for each role, and retreat / training day schedules for individuals of other churches and / or organizations.

  Exhibited talent in optimizing youth ministry operations with experience in preparing for a xxxxxxrge conference, handling travel arrangements, performing key marketing, facilitating scheduling, and meeting with youth / parents.

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Diocese of Xxxxxx, XXXXXX, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

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Youth Director (1993 1998)

  Strategically steered coordination of dynamic workshops and retreats for youth leaders, including colxxxxxxborating with industry professionals to journey with teens experiencing various issues (e.g. addictions, abuse, divorce).

  Built highly productive youth-driven services by training and mentoring youth leaders from 38 churches annually.

  Contributed strong communications and interpersonal rexxxxxxtions talents toward working with youth and youth leaders to promote awareness of the church s social justice element, and organized methods to actively serve the community.

  Created manual listing resources for those struggling with issues, as well as locations of sites needing volunteers.

Our Xxxxxxdy of Prompt Succor School, Chalmette, XXXXXX

(1993 2003)

Life Teen Music Coordinator

  Demonstrated experience in cohesively developing and leading a performance-focused music team, including training musicians and vocalists to provide quality music for liturgical celebrations and diverse school events.

St. Joseph s Church, Marksville, XXXXXX

(1984 1993)

Youth Minister

  Pxxxxxxyed a vital role in providing quality-focused events, prayer group, trips, and outreach missions for parish teens, including additionally serving as Youth Choir Director teaching and directing 45 children ages 4 18.

Northwestern State University

Associate s Degree in General Studies (In Progress, 98 Credit Hours)

American Red Cross Volunteer ￨ CASA Volunteer

Certified Swimming Instructor ￨ State Curriculum Coordinator GPA

VIRTUS Facilitator (Sexual Abuse) ￨ Abstinence Educator ￨ Music Instruction ￨ Youth Ministry

  Contributed public rexxxxxxtions expertise in building mutually beneficial rexxxxxxtionships with various leaders of local organizations, including serving as a Catholic representative and featured speaker at civic organizational gatherings.

  Visited local shelters for abused women and children, homeless shelters, and other outreach pxxxxxxces, including hosting holiday parties, bringing donations, and promoting community awareness of those utilizing the services.

  Successfully hosted popuxxxxxxr annual Christmas parties for children whose parents were in prison, including providing a safe and nurturing holiday gathering for children and caretakers and providing event transportation.

  Served as Youth Coordinator for the Franklin Graham Crusade in Xxxxxx, VA Women s Prison Ministry.

  Effectively led addiction counseling among people of all ages suffering from addiction and / or family members of those struggling, including bringing many to treatment and journeying with them throughout their experience.

  Exhibited knowledge of Xxxxxx politics, as well as personal rexxxxxxtionships with local, parish, and state officials, and further applied proven experience with the court system, foster care, CPS, child support, and human services to meet goals while building professional rexxxxxxtionships with those in leadership in aforementioned areas.

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Dear__________________:

I am seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

I am excited to build a rewarding career with your organization, and can offer cross-functional experience in Event Pxxxxxxnning / Coordination, Start-Up Operations, Team Building / Training, Policy / Procedure Development, and Volunteer Recruitment. I am also well-versed in Marketing, Social Media, Fundraising, Budget Pxxxxxxnning / Control, and Grant-Seeking with proven skills in Workflow Prioritization, Public Rexxxxxxtions, Crisis Management, and Conflict Resolution, among other areas.

To complement my background, please note that I am in the process of attaining an Associate s Degree in General Studies (98 Credit Hours) from Northwestern State University and achieved various professional training and / or certifications ranging from American Red Cross Volunteer, CASA Volunteer, VIRTUS Facilitator, and Abstinence Educator to Certified Swimming Instructor and State Curriculum Coordinator.

Most recently, as a Conference Coordinator / Event Pxxxxxxnner for the Catholic Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, I expertly led the start-up and successful operations of a new office under the direction of Bishop Sam Jacobs, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing a top-performing 6-member team. Within this role, I directed all facets of event coordination, pxxxxxxnning, implementation, and management for youth, young adults, married couples, and families, as well as men and women with great success. I also recruited, trained, and supervised 300+ volunteers serving at key conferences; performed as a results-generating community liaison between the office and local organizations and officials; promoted events via development of strategic marketing pxxxxxxns; and solicited and obtained grants from the Xxxxxx Office of Tourism for three consecutive years. [ Suggestion! Address Here Any Skills / Qualifications / Achievements Relevant to the Job Posting ]. As this is just a sampling of my abilities, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your careful consideration.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy