Timothy J. Westfall
Canton MI 48187
734-***-**** – Cell
TJWestfall74@gmail . com (email)
Personal Statement
I have been noted for my attention to detail and time management skills. The ability to multi-task and organize along with being a problem solver are paramount in my experience.
Professional Experience
Lowe’s 0734 August 2024 to present
Ann Arbor, MI
Flooring Sales Specialist, greeting customers and assisting with their needs. Listening to them, understanding their needs as they relate to what the store sells. Down stocking items.
Lowe’s 1551 April 2024 to August 2024
Gaylord, MI
Customer Service Associate – Plumbing & Electrical
Greeting customers and assisting with their needs. Down stocking items, Inventory adjustments, moving items, setting displays.
Hobby Lobby January 2024 to February 2024
Gaylord, MI
Assisted with interior set up of the store. Placed shelving and merchandise in correct spots. Took inventory. Assisted customers with selections and gave directions when needed.
Diocese of Gaylord September 2023 to January 2024
Gaylord, MI
Administrative Assistant: Typing, organizing paperwork, data entry. Worked on the Diocesan Archives.
Rosary Cathedral Parish April 2021 to May 2023
Toledo, Ohio
Parish Manager: I oversaw the operations of the Cathedral Parish; Facilitating of project management. Volunteer oversight, Facilities management, Office management. Purchasing supplies, equipment.
A J Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors March 2018 to April 2021
Troy, Michigan
Administrative Assistant: In my role, I responded to needs, greet families, answer phones and field calls, prepare rooms for services, assist funeral directors, create and maintain documents and forms, receive and review flower orders. I also entered pertinent information into our database and into the State of Michigan death certificate database. I prepared death notices and submit to various newspapers throughout the United States. Handle balance on accounts. Special projects, as assigned. Celebrated Funeral Home Wake Services. I was responsible for our yearly submission to the Pursuit of Excellence Award at the National Funeral Directors Association. Public Notary in the State of Michigan.
Saint Gerald Parish September 2015 to March 2018
Farmington, Michigan
Pastoral Associate: Assisted and collaborated with the Pastor in meeting the pastoral needs of the parish and coordination of church services and special events. Staff liaison to the Worship Commission. RCIA Coordinator and Facilitator. Recruit volunteers. Assist with the publication of the parish bulletin. Work with a committee on marketing the parish/ coming up with a logo. Responsibility for Marriage preparation, Baptismal preparation. Update Facebook page. Keep abreast of social media. Provide content for parish website.
Ecumenical Theological Seminary April 2012 to July 2013
Detroit, Michigan
Para-professional Library Assistant/ Archivist: Prepared catalog of archival holdings from the Seminary, First Presbyterian Church of Detroit and Church Women United. Conduct tours of the buildings. Write letters/ documents as related to the history and collections. Edit newsletter. Organize displays.
Institutional Advancement Assistant: Assist with research on potential donors. Data entry, correct mistakes in database, update records, manage mail returns. Writing and proofing letters. Assist with Annual Awards Dinner planning.
John Cardinal Dearden Legacy Project January 2010 to May 2016
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Research Assistant: Research and compile the writings of the late Archbishop of Detroit, John Cardinal Dearden. Maintain Social Media presence.
Computer Skills
Computer software: Microsoft Office Suite, SRS funeral data resources, State of Michigan Electronic Database for Recording Deaths, Raiser’s Edge, Cir/Cat library catalog, Parish Soft, PDS data system, Facility scheduler, Adobe acrobat, Facebook, Twitter, Constant Contact, Google products.
Educational Experience
University of Detroit/ Mercy 1997 – 1999
Detroit, Michigan BA, Religious Studies/ History
Sacred Heart Major Seminary 1992 - 1997
Detroit, Michigan Liberal Arts and Theological studies
St. Alphonsus High School 1988-1992
Dearborn, Michigan Diploma