MICHAEL A. SMITH
Humble, TX 77346
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Objective: To secure a part-time data entry position that will allow me to share my gifts and earn supplemental income for my family.
Employment: Coordinator of Youth Ministry / Director of Youth Ministry //
Pastoral Associate for Formation and Youth Ministry;
July 2000 to June 2008; June 2009 to December 2021; June 2022 to Present.
Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church; Humble, Texas.
Responsibilities: Extensive use of Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, Outlook) over the course of 25 years; supervise and support the Formation staff in their respective areas of responsibility {Elementary, Youth, Adults, Hispanic}; vision and implement the religious Formation and Youth Ministry programming for grades 6 – 12, review and select curriculum and develop lesson plans for the above-listed areas of responsibility; recruit, train, and supervise all necessary adult volunteers to support said programming; ensure that Safe Environment guidelines are followed for on-campus and off-site settings; oversee the ordering and purchasing of materials (textbooks, supplies, and media) for Formation programming; maintain accurate financial, attendance, and sacramental records; prepare and submit an annual budget; prepare and maintain an annual calendar of ministry dates for all areas of responsibility.
Director of Campus Ministry; January 2022 to May 2022.
Saint Pius X Catholic High School; Houston, Texas.
Responsibilities: Extensive use of Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, Outlook) over the course of 25 years; work in coloration with the Head of School and Principal to provide spiritual leadership to the faculty, staff, students, and families of the school; develop, prepare, and implement a grade-level retreat for each class at the school, as well as faculty retreats for the staff; plan an coordinate monthly school liturgies; prepare liturgical ministers and secure presiders for the liturgies; recruit, train, and coordinate the Dominican Preaching Team (youth leadership); coordinate and implement the Christian Service Learning program with non-profit agencies for all junior-level students (75 hours); prepare and submit an annual budget; prepare and maintain an annual calendar of ministry dates for areas of responsibility.
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Director of Youth Ministry; June 2008 to May 2009.
Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church; Spring, Texas.
Responsibilities: Work in collaboration with the Pastor to discern the religious Formation and sacramental needs of the Young Church; supervise and support the Formation staff in their respective areas of responsibility {Elementary, Youth, Adults, Hispanic}; vision and implement the religious Formation and Life Teen / Edge Youth Ministry programming for grades 6 – 12 and high school Confirmation; review and select curriculum and develop lesson plans for the above-listed areas of responsibility; recruit, train, and supervise all necessary adult volunteers to support said programming; ensure that Safe Environment guidelines are followed for on-campus and off-site settings; oversee the ordering and purchasing of materials (textbooks, supplies, and media) for Formation programming; coordinate the Catholic Heart Work Camp each summer; maintain accurate financial, attendance, and sacramental records; prepare and submit an annual budget; prepare and maintain an annual calendar of ministry dates for all areas of responsibility.
Education: University of St. Thomas; Houston, TX
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (Theology) Graduated: May 2015
G.P.A. – 3.7
Kingwood High School; Kingwood, TX
High school diploma / College preparation Graduated: May 1986
Other Ministry
Experience: Program Coordinator; Junior High Rally (2002 – 2005)
Coordinator of Volunteers; 2003 National Catholic Youth Conference (Houston, TX)
Retreat Facilitator / Musician (2005 – Present)
Program Assistant; Archdiocesan Youth Conference (2006 – 2010)
Adult Advisor; Archdiocesan Youth Council (2009 – 2012)
Director; Archdiocesan Youth Conference House Band (2010 – 2015)
Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc); Reliable; Creative / Out-of-the-box thinker; Excels with fluctuating workloads, demands, and deadlines; Problem-solver; Conflict resolution.
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References:
Debbie Jones ( 24 years )
Associate Director, Archdiocesan Office of Catechesis and Evangelization (retired)
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Letty Garay ( 24 years )
Academic Dean, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
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Jack Netek ( 19 years )
IT Manager, Kelly Services
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Deacon Rene Ramon ( 8 years )
Sales Manager, Abbot Pharmaceuticals
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