Jennifer Beahan Email & Phone Number

As the Director of the Secular Celebrant program at CFI I am responsible for the training and certification of Secular Celebrants to perform non-religious weddings, funerals/memorials, and other life milestone ceremonies. I also work directly with our legal department to facilitate legislative and legal challenges to discriminatory state laws that prevent Secular Celebrant from solemnizing marriages in most states. I am responsible for program development, database management and all program related administrative tasks. Persons who are not affiliated with any religion constitute 29% of the US population (Pew 2021). Unfortunately, the choice of persons to conduct ceremonies for marriages, commitment ceremonies, memorials, and other rites of passage is usually between religious clergy and civil officials. CFI certified Secular Celebrants allow members of the non-religious community to mark life’s milestones in ways that are most personally meaningful to them. Learn More: https://centerforinquiry.org/celebrants/

United States

As the Deputy Director of the Secular Celebrant program at CFI I was responsible for assisting with training and certification of Secular Celebrants to perform non-religious weddings, funerals/memorials, and other life milestone ceremonies.

Center For Inquiry Michigan

As the Executive Director for the Michigan Branch I was responsible for managing all day-to-day activities including event planning and program development, membership management, volunteer management, fundraising, community outreach, board development, strategic planning, database management, graphic design, publicity and event promotion, and all the administrative duties needed to accomplish the above.

Center For Inquiry Michigan

As the Program Director for the Michigan Branch I was responsible for managing all day-to-day activities including event planning and program development, membership management, volunteer management, fundraising, community outreach, board development, strategic planning, database management, graphic design, publicity and event promotion, and all the administrative duties needed to accomplish the above.

Center For Inquiry Michigan

As the Assistant Director for the Michigan Branch I was responsible for managing all day-to-day activities including event planning and program development, membership management, volunteer management, fundraising, community outreach, board development, strategic planning, database management, graphic design, publicity and event promotion, and all the administrative duties needed to accomplish the above.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

I have 13 years of experience teaching instrumental music lessons to individuals and groups. I currently teach piano, saxophone, flute, clarinet and afro-cuban percussion. I enjoy teaching children of all ages and adults to understand and appreciate the beauty and joy of music.

AI operator for a Leasing Assistant Bot that assists prospects in booking appointments to tour and lease housing. I am responsible for responding to clients and prospective renters in a timely and professional manner, identifying issues in the AI's responses and escalating as needed for resolution and to improve the performance of the program.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Individual and group performer for World Beat musical ensemble featuring African, Cuban and other world music influences with modern composition techniques. Planned and organized performances at schools, community events and festivals. Facilitated promotion of the group via social media (Facebook, Myspace, etc.) Prepared and disseminated press materials for group promotion.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Managed school band instrument rental program including account management and billing, processing payments, communications with parents, minor instrument repair and merchandise sales. Served as School Representative for RIT music to area schools - processing orders, billing and delivery of supplies to schools. Also responsible for customer service, retail sales and merchandise ordering.

South Haven, Michigan

Music Teacher for Kindergarten through 5th grade students in a cooperative education setting at St. Basil's Catholic School and in multi-age classrooms at Glenn Public school. Responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans according to Michigan Music Education Standards. Creating programming and running rehearsals for two school-wide concerts each school year. Communicated regularly with parents and teachers to ensure students' mastery of new concepts in a supportive learning environment.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Temporary Data Analyst Assignment at Meijer Corporate Headquarters working on a team of 10 analysts and Meijer Purchasing Department staff. Creating and Analyzing reports for retail item sales for streamlining of merchandise to increase sales. Created and adjusted planograms for merchandise placement in stores.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Substitute Teacher at various Kent County Public School Districts. Managed classroom environment and taught lesson plans as directed by classroom teachers.

Grandville, Michigan

Responsible for surveillance, detention, processing, and prosecution of shoplifters. Initiated and managed investigations for internal and external credit fraud, theft and policy violations. Created and analyzed financial reports to prevent fraud and ran investigations to achieve case resolution.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Responsible for store security, identification and surveillance of shoplifters. Assisted Senior Loss Prevention staff with apprehensions and processing of shoplifters. Managed theft prevention programs and facilitated training of cashiers and staff in fraud prevention techniques.

Bachelors Of Music, Music Education - Instrumental, Gpa 3.9

Activities and Societies: Graduated with High Honors: Summa Cum Laude Alpha Chi Honor Society

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program, Junior/Senior

Activities and Societies: Theater: Stage Manager/Designer, Art Director, Stage Crew, Light Technician, Jazz Band & Concert Band - First.

High School, College Preparatory Curriculum, Freshman/Sophomore

Activities and Societies: Jazz Band, Concert Band, JV Volleyball, JV & Varsity Softball