Thomas S. Venditti
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Skilled social worker who has a Master s degree specializing in casework, group work, and community organization,
providing support and counseling to youth and young adults and families who are undergoing crisis.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Youth & Young Adult Coordinator
01/12 Present
PITTSBURGH 40 DAYS FOR LIFE, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Plan, organize, and implement pro-life events focusing on what the pro-life message means to young adults
Coordinated, marketed, and promoted t he 2012 Rally for Life to high school and college students by working with Youth
Group Directors and University Pro-Life Clubs
Associate Broker
01/02 Present
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES, Ligonier, Pennsylvania
Sell and list residential and commercial property in the Western Pennsylvania area
Counselor/Youth Care Worker
12/06 02/12
ADELPHOI VILLAGE, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Counseled court-appointed, drug and alcohol, sex abuse and mentally challenged at risk adolescents
Worked within the juvenile court system, dealing with youth in certain situations
Provided support to teenagers having difficulty with schoolwork and with social life
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator (Region 9)
07/02 07/05
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF GREENSBURG, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Trained youth workers for the diocese on the VIRTUS program, Protecting God s Children
Maintained relationships with the Dioceses of Greensburg and four parishes
Mentored, educated, trained and lead students to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today
Drew young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the faith community
Fostered the personal and spiritual growth of each young person
Theology Teacher
09/02 06/05
Bishop McCort Catholic High School, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Taught Theology, Sacraments and Life of Christ, to high-school age youth
Fostered a culture of fine Catholic Liturgical Music as the Director
Adjunct Professor
06/04 09/04
Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, Pennsylvania
Taught Catholic Religious Studies to young adults
Religious Education Director
08/99 09/02
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH, Portage, Pennsylvania
Supported curriculum and teaching of religious education, broadening awareness of youth programs
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Thomas S. Venditti
132 Stiffler Road l Bolivar, PA 15923
www.linkedin.com/in/thomasvenditti Phone: 412-***-****
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Theology Teacher
09/99 06/02
GUILFOYLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, Altoona, Pennsylvania
Taught Catechetical Instruction to high-school age youth
Managed risks associated with activities off of school property for the Pro -Life Group and the Ski-Club
Provided oversight and assistance for student fund -raising efforts
Youth Ministry Coordinator
09/95 07/99
SAINT KATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH, Wayne, Pennsylvania
Counseled through leadership experience
Coordinated the Social Justice Outreach initiative
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
REGENT UNIVERSITY, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in Theology
FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE, Steubenville, Ohio
Associates in Applied Science in Art Therapy,
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, Trenton, New Jersey
SKILLS:
Theology, Program Development, Catechist Development, Education, Communication and Relationship, and
Administration and Management
HONOR and AWARDS:
2006 Inducted into the National Association of Relators
Nominated in Who s Who of American Teachers
2005, 1996
GROUPS:
2012 Knights of Columbus
1999, 1996 Saint Katherine of Siena Parish Council Member
MISSIONARY OUTREACH:
Pro-Life Speaker, TWO HEARTS, TWO TREASURES, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Vice President, WESTMORELAND COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE, An affiliate of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
Service to the Poor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bring meals and clothing to the needy
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