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Wayland, Ma

- Redesigned structure of Confirmation and Youth Ministry to create continuity for students between programs, better engage students by offering agency in their spiritual formation, increase opportunities for peer ministry, and teach students by active involvement how to be part of the mission of the Church - Mentored youth leaders through leadership training program – Leadership Institute – and minister to leaders one-on-one, reflecting on their spiritual journey to write and have the opportunity to choose to share their journey as a witness talk to their peers- Designed and led curricula for Confirmation Preparation, Leadership Institute, and Youth Group including retreats, community service, prayer group, Bible study, Praise & Worship, Youth Masses, and a summer day program called Adventure Week- Managed and promoted Youth Ministry Blog to further engage and inform community in faith formation - Coordinated and led community service projects locally and summer destination service trips - Preached Gospel Reflection once a month at Parish Masses, please find sermons here: www.lauratringali.wordpress.com

Lexington, Massachusetts

Initiated push for social media presence by creating Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest accounts.Managed social media accounts by interacting with followers, photographing and sharing photos from events, and composing posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.Designed covers for bulletin for special announcements or events.Proficient with ConnectNow database for managing family accounts and religious education programming.Designed programs for teen Masses and Sacrament Masses.Created crafts and projects for religious education students.Corresponded with families via email, over the phone, and in person regarding religious education.Requested baptismal records from parishes for religious education students preparing to receive sacraments.

Boston College School Of Theology And Ministry

Assistant to Dr. Angela Kim HarkinsGather research materials using online journals and databasesEdit scholarly articlesCreate bibliographies of research sources

Columbus, Ohio

Respond to emergency or potentially urgent situations within the complex Answer questions in person and over the phone about leasing and residential needsProcess debit cards and accept checks from residents when rent is dueWrite and file temporary parking passes and maintenance requestsEscort groups on tours of apartments, explain features of the complex, and answer questions during rental seasonRewrote sublease guidelines and contract as per request of manager in order to make the process of subletting easier and more efficient for residentsEnter resident information into spreadsheetsDistribute informational fliers to residentsAssemble folders of leasing information for potential residentsCreate monthly work schedules for 6 part-time employeesUpdated organizational method for resident parking passesTrained 5 new employees

Columbus, Oh

Presented on 3 topics to classes of 30 people; preparation included creating visual aids such as handouts and PowerPoints and research via books and meetings with Newman Center staff membersDesigned catechetical cards about famous Catholics for Newman Center members and RCIA studentsCreated teaching aids for presentations including PowerPoints and postersAssembled binders of educational information for students of RCIA and Adult Confirmation; designed artistic binder covers and created nametags for students, presenters, and RCIA Team membersDesigned and maintained spreadsheets for attendance, contact information, program evaluations, and baptismal recordsLed orientation sessions of RCIA sponsorsParticipated in brainstorming meetings for improvements to the RCIA program drawing on experience from involvement the previous year; assisted in implementing such changesOrganized all RCIA materials and created a filing system to help the program maintain my orderly system for years to comeRedesigned the method of student evaluations for RCIA sessions to increase return of evaluations and allow for feedback to be understood and incorporated by the RCIA Team throughout the programAssisted in answering theological questions from RCIA students

Downtown Columbus, Oh

Researched potential client companies and entered information into databasesDesigned postcard promotions and other gifts for top reward program membersBuilt and disassembled hotel door locksObserved conference calls regarding sales department progress, goals, and marketing strategyAided banquet staff in setting up room and food for an employee appreciation partyShadowed sales employees’ meetings, property showings, and networking opportunities with clientsAssembled folders of informational material for clientsUpdated, photocopied, and cut over 2000 couponsDelivered amenities to hotel guestsContacted companies to acquire new contacts as potential clients for the sales departmentCalled other hotels and wedding venues to compile data on competing rates and offers

Columbus, Ohio

Critiqued resumes and cover letters in one-on-one meetings with studentsInstructed students to how to create a resume and write a cover letter specific to job/internship interests including use of university online resume resourcesRecorded notes about resume and cover letter reviews for reference of other advisors who work with the same students in order to improve the quality of student future visitsEducated students about job search resources offered through the office

Harrisburg, Pa

Seasonally 2012 - 2013Directed daily activities for children ages 6 weeks to 6 yearsEncouraged children’s proper manners and respect Tended to the needs of the children such as feeding, changing diapersTaught children, ages 3-6, letters, numbers, writing skills, reading skills

Harrisburg, Pa

Created monthly curricula and home training schedules for children’s program, ages 3-7Trained children in basic martial arts skills, average 15 children per classMentored 6 new coaches for further expansion of the programOrganized family events to promote community for staff and studentsRecruited and coordinated staffs of 10-15 volunteers to run family events by organizing a schedule of activities and delegating tasks

Master’S Degree, Master Of Theological Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Bs Psychology, Minors In Nonprofit Studies And Classics With Research Distinction

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