Resume

Associate Minister First Congregational Church Akron May 2021 - Present

• Creating and Facilitating Amplified Youth, an ecumneical Area Youth Collaborative with 8 Church Partenrs 
• Directs and Supervises Church Staff along with Senior Minister
• Supports Church Boards and Ad Hoc Committees
• Provides Pastoral Care to Members and Non-members of all ages
• Collaborates and works with other city organizations, schools, and government to help those in need
• Trains and Develops leadership skills of lay leaders and staff members 
• Supporting neighboring congregation in continuing their ministries through building redevelopment and community development
• Creating and Implementing programming to support intergenerational worship and faith formation
• Creating dynamic curriculum and activities for groups of all ages

Chaplain Resident, Hillcrest Hospital Cleveland Clinic Aug 2023 - Sept 2024

• Provides Spiritual Care to a hospital with 500+ registered beds and a regional hospital with 53 beds
• Cares for patients, families, and caregivers of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs
• Curated Code Lavender events such as Tea for the Soul, Reiki Healing Sessions, and Staff Recognition Events to provide care and support caregivers
• Curated Relationships in outpatient Cancer Center to help create a greater presence for Spiritual Care
• Curated the deepening of relationships between Cancer Center and Inpatient Cancer Floor for continuance of patient care
• Created relationships with Palliative Medicine Team Members to deepen Spiritual Cares presence in Family Meetings and Decision Making
• Aided in acquiring access to TeleDoc Virtual Care for Spiritual Care's use at regional hospitals without Spiritual Care

Floating Registered Pharmacy Technician Giant Eagle Dec 2020 - April 2023

• Aided in Execution of Clinics for Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine to 2000+ individuals a day
• Aided Pharmacy Team Leaders with staffing, scheduling, and executing daily pharmacy operations 
• Provided information, care, and support to patients, and family members in regards to their prescription care
• Acting as a liaison between patients, insurance companies, and doctors

Bass Vocal Section Leader St. John's Episcopal Church Sept 2019 - May 2021

• Leading Bass Section in Church Choir
• Aided in leading worship through leading liturgies, hymns, and offertory solos
• Aided in congregation life by participating in ad hoc committees (i.e. College Outreach and LGBTQ+ Community Support)

Shift Supervisor Starbucks Coffee Company Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

• Created rapport with guests and team members
• Aided Store Manager with inventory management, order completion, and cash management
• Led Training Team to ensure all trainers were executing training program to highest level and all trainees were recieving full training
• Helped maintain safety and cleanliness by implementing store walks

Assistant General Manager City BBQ Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

• Created new Kitchen Manager Role and Kitchen Manager Training Program
• Opened new City BBQ 2.0 Footprint
• Refined and Implemented City BBQ 2.0 SOPs
• Created rapport and relationships with guest and purveyors to ensure the best possible experiences at all levels

General Manager BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

• Led 4 new restaurant openings in Ohio and Michigan 
• Managed Team of Trainers and Trainees at 4 new restaurants
• Curated training teams to facilitate and lead trainings at highest possible levels
• Audited new team member and financial paperwork compliance at new restaurant openings
• Developed and promoted 6 managers and emerging leaders 
• Planned and executed Regional Women's Career Advancement Network events for Ohio and Indiana
• Oversaw safety, inventory, and financial outcomes for multi-million dollar restaurants

Instructor Nature's Classroom Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

• Taught science and life skill classes to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students
• Developed and implemented new curriculum 
• Maintained outdoor equipment and class boxes 

Living Water Ohio NorthEast Association

• Advisory Council, SPIRE Center, 2022-Present
• Member, Association Council, 2022-Present
• Synod Delegate, 2023

Akron Area Interfaith Council

• Member, 2021-Present
• Facilitator for University Outreach Programs 2024-Present

University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

• Moderator, Student Council, 2019-2021 
• Food Pantry, 2019-2020

Heartland Conference United Church of Christ

• Co-Director Music, Mime, Art, Drama, Dance Camp, 2011-Present

• Founder and Co-director CampOUT: an LGBTQ+ Camping Community, 2022-Present

• Chair, Division of Outdoor Ministries, 2015-2017

• Cabin Counselor 2006-2011

Massillon City Schools

• Classroom Helper and Tutor, Mrs. Paulus's Classroom 

Cleveland Clinic Aug 2023- May 2024

Eden Theological Seminary Jan 2022 - May 2022

Cleveland Clinic Aug 2021- Jan 2022

University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Aug 2019 - May 2021

Ohio University Aug 2009 - Aug 2012