Resume

I have over three years of experience as a Communications Manager at multiple Parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo, where I coordinate communication between Parishes, their Parishioners, and the outside community. Most notably, I have been the Parish Office Manager for St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Cheektowaga, managing their Communications, as well as their office and many other facets of the Parish life. For the past year, I have worked with the Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord Family of Parishes to create and manage a family website, and produce a bi-monthly magazine for 7,000 households.
I am also a Certified LifeCoach, helping people achieve their personal and professional goals.
I have a Master’s Degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Canisius College, and a background in theatre and nonprofit organizations.
I am passionate about using my skills and creativity to serve the Church and make a positive impact in the world.

Business Resume

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    Skills

    • Strategic Communications
    • Internal Communications
    • Community Outreach
    • Interpersonal Communications
    • Magazine Publishing
    • Magazine Writing
    • Magazine Managing
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Management
    • Scheduling
    • Website Management
    • Website Designing
    • Logo Design
    • Training
    • Training Document Creation
    • Administrative Assistant
    • Staff Management
    • Photography
    • Videography
    • Notary Public
    • Life Coaching

    Knowledge Of

    • Microsoft Suite
    • Google Suite
    • Adobe Suite
    • Wix
    • WordPress
    • Canva
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • VMix
    • SwitcherStudio
    • PDS

    Current Positions

    Parish Office Manager

    St. Philip the Apostle Parish

    Sep 2020 – Present

    I am the Secretary & Office Manager for the Parish, while also taking care of all the communication needs for our Parish and Family of Parishes. This includes: Graphic Design, coordinating communication within our Parish, handling money through Mass Intentions and ticket sales, answering phones, Parishioner interaction, upkeep of our records and computer system, managing the Parish schedule, website design and updates, Facebook upkeep, coordinating events & our Maintenance staff, and general administrative tasks.

    Communications Manager

    Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord Family of Parishes

    Aug 2022 – Present

    Marketing and Communications for a Family of six Parishes in the Buffalo Diocese, specializing in coordinating communication between the Parishes, building and managing the Family website, and creating, managing, writing, & producing a bi-monthly 16 page magazine for our 7,000 households.

    Communications Coordinator

    Queen of Heaven Church

    Jul 2017 – Present

    It is my pleasure to give back to the Church community that helped raise me! Though this is a part-time position, I work diligently to produce a weekly bulletin (that I cleaned up and created a logo for), keep our website up to date (newly redesigned by me as well), pull together daily Facebook posts, update an information board, create any necessary design items, take some event photos as I’m able to, and a couple other odds and ends. I also started and continually improved the live stream efforts for the Parish as well.

    Freelance Photographer/Videographer

    LBPhotography

    Aug 2013 – Present

    Amateur photography for friends and family. I mostly have focused on nature, architecture, still life, and portraits. I have also begun videography for live stream events at Queen of Heaven Parish and recorded multiple First Masses for newly ordained priests. Since the inception of our BDCL Family Magazine, I have been the primary photographer. After my first submission to the Erie County Fair Digital Shootout in 2023, I won 3rd prize for my entry.

    Certified Mind & Body Life Coach

    Oola

    Oct 2021 – Present

    A Certified Mind & Body Life Coach in the Oola Lifestyle framework. Focusing on goal setting and lifestyle changes that help you live by design and not default. Together we can work on your personal goals, steps to achieve them, and I can act as your accountability and motivation.

    Erie County

    Notary Public

    I am a fully Commissioned Notary Public in the county of Erie since 2016.

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    Years of Experience