EXPERIENCE Interim Minister, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, State College, PA, 16801 since 8/15/2015 Senior Minister, supervisor of staff and consultant to the lay leadership; engaged in all aspects of ministry such as preaching, teaching, counseling, rites of passage, administration, outreach, social action, and interfaith work; As Congregational Transition Specialist, researched the congregation s history, its culture and identity; re-connected UUFCC with the UUA and the district; assisted search committee, and advised lay leaders of options for re-vitalization and preparation for the next generation Helped congregants understand their rocky history; Clarified UUFCC culture and UU-identity; Encouraged in-depth analysis of UUFCC governance; Supervised and counseled staff; created staff covenant together; Re-vitalized Small Group Ministry Created a Pastoral Care Team; Created a weekly meeting opportunity for elders. Interim Minister, Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Houghton, MI 02/01/2014 06/30/2015 Engaged in all aspects of ministry such as preaching, teaching, counseling, rites of passage, administration, outreach, social action, and many others; As Congregational Transition Specialist, helped the congregation with the transition to a new settled minister (see above). Helped congregants claim their history and explore their UU-identity; Stabilized governance through lay-leader workshops; Financial stability Introduced the UUA s Children s RE curricula Settled minister, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Easton Easton, MD 08/2009-12/2012 Congregational growth Stability Financial health Increased number of Adult Religious Education programs Introduced intergenerational worship 1
EXPERIENCE, continued Interim minister, Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Collegeville Collegeville, PA 09/2007-07/2009 Engaged in all aspects of ministry such as preaching, teaching, counseling, rites of passage, administration, social action, training of lay leaders and many others; addressed congregational trauma and helped congregation to prepare for a new settled minister. Increased congregational stability and financial health; Trained new lay leadership Offered a number of adult religious education programs and workshops; Improved and increased volunteerism Introduced regular intergenerational worship services Ministerial Intern, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington Huntington, NY 08/2006-07/2007 Under the supervision of the Rev. Paul Ratzlaff, engaged in all aspects of ministry such as preaching, teaching, counseling, rites of passage, and administration Introduced intergenerational worship Offered a number of Adult Religious Education programs and workshops Started a Spiritual Support Group Ministerial Intern, Joseph Priestley District of the Unitarian Universalist Association Fall 2006 Shadowing the District Executive Dr. Richard Speck; observing workshops and boardtrainings. Ministerial Intern, Goodloe Memorial Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Bowie, MD; and Unitarian Universalists of Fallston, MD. Spring 2006 Preaching and teaching in cooperation with the Rev. Cynthia Snavely, Occasionally assisting in rites of passage Ministerial Intern, Church World Service Harrisburg, PA - Fall 2005 Observing social justice in action, focused on fighting world hunger; organized World Hunger Buffet at seminary 2
Other Work Experience Founder and president, pets@home, Ellicott City, MD - 1997-2004 Running a professional pet-sitting business; designing and placing advertisements; hiring, training, and supervising staff; book-keeping and all other administrative tasks; working as pet-sitter. Teacher, Army Education Center, Bad Aibling, Germany 1981-1982 Teaching Headstart to German classes to U.S. military personnel and their dependants. Teacher, German Language School, Baltimore, MD 1995-2000 Teaching German classes (beginners and intermediate) to adults Teacher, Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD 2002/2003 Teaching required certification class (Hospitality and knowledge of the city) to Baltimore Taxi drivers; Teaching a variety of classes (English Grammar, Business Etiquette, e-mail Etiquette) to support personnel of the Baltimore City Public School System, Information Specialist, Howard County Tourism Council, Ellicott City, MD 2001-2004 Running the Visitor Center, greeting and informing guests; training and supervising volunteers; and Tour Guide Fulfillment Specialist, Howard County Tourism Council, Ellicott City, MD 1993-1997 Filling inquiries from tourists by sending out the requested promotional materials; other clerical tasks. Recreational Leader, Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks Ellicott City, MD 1993-1998 Assistant director/director of several social programs for teens and/or adults with develop-mental disabilities; leading groups, planning outings and events; Teaching directing craft activities; developing and directing the tour program for the therapeutic recreation department; Program Director/Recreation, Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks Columbia, MD 1993-1998 Directing several social events for the senior adult division, including planning, shopping, decorating, training and leading staff and volunteers; conducting activities and entertaining participants. Historic Interpreter for the Bureau of Parks, developing and interpreting the Historic Hike in Savage Mill, MD. Historic Tour Guide, Cider Mill Farm, Elkridge, MD 1992-1993 Guiding groups through the historic Cider Mill and/or the Petting Farm; conducting nature hikes including bonfires and instructing in several nature crafts; all necessary farm work; including driving the tractor with two wagons for hay rides; clerical and cashier duties. International Tour Guide, Destinations Unlimited, Berlin, Germany 1989-1991. Guiding tourists (mainly US Air Force and their dependants) through East- and West- Berlin; researching and developing tours in the former East Germany; translating and interpreting during tours; conducting VIP-Tours for high ranking military officials and their guests. International Tour Guide, Incoming Touristic, Inc., Munich, Germany 1984-1985 Escorting American tourists on bus tours through Europe; providing all necessary information on each country; check-in and check-out at hotels; planning special events 3
EDUCATION Doctor of Ministry, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington D.C. Masters of Divinity, Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster, PA 2003-2006 Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation, Indiana University Bloomington, IN 1996-2001, graduation with honors; Associates Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Catonsville Community College Catonsville, MD 1993-1995, with highest honors (GPA 4.0) Leisure Associate Certification, National Recreation and Parks Association 1995 Translator Certification, Chamber of Commerce, Berlin, Germany 1990 GED, U.S. Army Education Center, Munich, Germany 1984 International Tour Guide, Touristisches Institut Zuerich (Tourism Institute of Zurich, Switzerland) 1978-1980 Marketing Assistant, Bavarian Academy for Marketing Munich, Germany 1981-1982 Student of Agriculture, Weihenstephan College; part of the University of Munich Weihenstephan, Germany 1975-1977 Abitur (German equivalent to high-school degree), Luisengymnasium Munich, Germany June 1975 VOLUNTEER and PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Area Governor, Toastmasters International /Southern Europe 1983, 1984 and 1986 Member, Maryland Recreation and Parks Association as well as National Recreation and Parks Association, since 1992 Member, Faith Relations Committee, Habitat for Humanity/Choptank 2010-2013 recruiting volunteers, fundraising, Clergy Build, Interfaith Worship, etc. Vice-President, Talbot Association for Clergy and Laity Easton, MD - 2009-2013 Volunteer, Special Olympics Maryland Columbia, MD - since 1998 4
VOLUNTEER and PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, continued Lay Leader, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia Columbia, MD 1996-2004 Founding Member, Mothers with Special Needs, a support and advocacy group for mothers of children with disabilities - 1992 SKILLS Public speaking/preaching Teaching Creativity and Humor Disability awareness training Fluently bilingual (German/English); Working knowledge of French Excellent oral and written communication skills. AWARDS Final Fellowship, Ministerial Fellowship Committee of the UUA 2011 Ordination into Unitarian Universalist Ministry - 2006 Financial Aid Grant, UUA - 2005 Tourism Professional of the Year, Howard County Tourism Council - 1999 First recipient of the NTRS Edith Ball Scholarship - 1997 Induction into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars - 1997 Student of the Year; Catonsville Community College Recreation Society 1994 Dean s List of Catonsville Community College every semester - 1993-2000; Induction to Phi Theta Kappa - 1994 Area Governor of the Year, Continental Council of European Toastmasters - 1986 REFERENCES - Available upon request 5