Lee-Pierre Shirey
Ottawa, ON K1G 1H6
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Employment Experience
April 2001 to May 2011; Global Outreach Mission Mission Representative
National Capital Region
• Gave leadership and direction to the mission work in Romania.
• Oversaw the recruitment and training of national staff.
• Assessed the needs and presented plans to the board of directors.
• Prepared budgets and raised funds for the various projects.
• Recruited and trained teams of volunteers for short-term work projects in Romania ranging from two weeks to two months.
• Developed an on-line mentorship program with young Romanian men.
• Began the process of having GOM recognized as a registered charity in Romania.
• Spoke at conferences to heighten the awareness of the needs.
• Active member of the Mission Ottawa/Outaouais Pastor’s Servant Leadership Team.
Aug. 1979 to April 2001; Campus Crusade for Christ Mission Representative
National Capital Region; Edmonton, AB; Riverside, CA
• Oversaw the translation of the Church Dynamics Ministry and the FamilyLife Marriage Conference materials into French.
• Recruited and trained Quebecois staff to implement the above ministries.
• Implemented the Church Dynamics strategy in English speaking churches by conducting analysis of existing programs; strategizing with the leadership structure to establish or define overall purpose, mission statement, and a training plan to equip future church leaders.
• Public speaker for the FamilyLife Marriage Alumni Conference.
• Administrated the Marriage Conferences which included facilitating arrangements with hotels and conference centres; arranging promotion materials to be used in local churches; recruiting and training volunteers to serve during the conference; planning travel arrangements and accommodations for guest speakers; serving as emcee; and analyzing conference feed back forms and managing follow-up where needed.
• Served the Billy Graham Association for 10 months prior to the 1998 Billy Graham Mission in 1998 and served as assistant to the mission director.
• Founding member of the Mission Ottawa/Outaouais Pastor's Servant Leadership Team.
1976 to present Singer – Bass/Baritone
National Capital Region; Edmonton, AB; Riverside, CA
• Soloist and/or choral member having performed with: The National Arts Center Orchestra, Thirteen Strings of Ottawa, the Ottawa Choral Society, The Ottawa Bach Choir, Musica Divina, 17 Voyces, Cantata Singers, Dickens Carolers, ProCoro Edmonton, Roger Wagoner Master Chorale LA, and the Mozart Festival SLO, CA.
• Head Cantor at the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Ottawa.
Education
Jan. 1976 to June 1979; California Polytechnic State University Architecture; History
San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.A.
Sept. 1971 to June 1975; San Bernardino Valley College Associates Arts Degree- Architecture; Math
San Bernardino, California, U.S.A.
Fund Raising Experience
April 2001 to May 2011; Global Outreach Mission
• Developed and maintained personal financial support.
• Raised financial support to fund all special projects in Romania.
June 1979 to April 2001; Campus Crusade for Christ
• Developed and maintained personal financial support.
• Raised financial support to fund special projects including short-term missions trips to Mexico and Hungary.
2001 to 2008; Notre Dame Cathedral Executive Director of Fund Raising
• Strategized and executed fund raising efforts to fund international tours to Italy in 2004 and Spain in 2008.
2001 to 2005; Canterbury High School Music Department Board Director of Fund Raising
• Strategized and executed fund raising efforts to cover budget expenses not covered by school board.
• Oversaw individual and corporate fund raising for international tours.
1994 to 2003; Ottawa Christian School Director of Fund Raising Committee
• Helped develop and execute various fund raising activities to meet budget needs as well as special projects such as new playground equipment.
• Developed Grandparent’s Day outreach as a means of fund development.
1994 to 2005; OMNIGYM Gymnastics Club of Aylmer Treasurer/Director of Fund Raising
• Managed accounting for day-to-day operational expenses, budgeting, and record keeping.
• Developed a policy for and implemented fund raising.
• Named Administrator of the Year – Sports Clubs in 2004 by the City of Gatineau.
Core Qualifications
• Strong written and verbal communicator in English
• Good verbal communicator in French
• Proven leadership abilities
• Experienced fundraiser
• Excellent event planner
• Quick learner
• Computer proficient
• Precise financial record keeper
• Data management knowledge
References available upon request.