Alyson Lauber
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Compassionate, creative and receptive team player with a solid ability to work one-on-one and navigate complex human emotions and situations. Equipped with an extensive background in communicating in various environments. Skilled in assisting community members by identifying and accessing community services, as well as welcoming other community members to assist. Knowledgeable and level-headed when dealing with difficult circumstances.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Pastor of Spiritual Formation
Lakeview Church
08.2014 - 09.2022
- Accompanied people through vulnerable chapters in life including deaths, job losses, and faith questions.
- Met one-on-one with congregants and staff members to listen, mediate conflict and provide support.
- Provided support for newcomers and other vulnerable individuals inside and outside the church community.
- Officiated weddings and funerals.
- Prepared and delivered teaching to 500-plus people.
- Developed exclusive curriculum and taught classes.
- Recruited, trained and supported volunteers.
- Initiated and implemented new programming.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs
- Designed innovative worship experiences that integrated contemporary elements alongside traditional practices
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs
BrightStart Programmer
Global Gathering Place
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Wrote and taught unique curriculum for preschool children, while also teaching mothers how to engage in appropriate and loving ways with their children.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate challenging relationships and situations brought about by differences in culture, language and expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB 05.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Theology
Regent College
Vancouver, BC 09.2001 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Briercrest College
Caronport, SK 09.1993 - 04.1997
Skills
People Skills
Public Speaking
Communications Skills
Research
Organization
Advocacy
Flexibility
Additional Information
- Spring 2023- Fall 2023 - Volunteered with Foundations Learning (previously READ Saskatoon) tutoring grade 3 students.
Certification
Spiritual Director through the Saskatoon Catholic Diocese
Timeline
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
05.2023 - Current
GCRR Religious Trauma Certification
03-2023
Spiritual Director through the Saskatoon Catholic Diocese
07-2017
Pastor of Spiritual Formation
Lakeview Church
08.2014 - 09.2022
BrightStart Programmer
Global Gathering Place
09.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Theology
Regent College
09.2001 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Briercrest College
09.1993 - 04.1997
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