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Maria O'Brien

Halifax,NS

Summary

Young professional seeking work within the realm of communications, multimedia communications and ministry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Leader

Nightfever | Halifax
11.2022 - Current

-Promoted and created promotional material for the event.

-Facilitated and coordinated volunteers before and during the event.

-Delegated volunteer roles based on people's skill set and gifts.

-Paying mindful attention towards the liturgical details of the event and making sure all the proper items were available.

Making sure that people coming into the Cathedral felt welcomed and acknowledged

Communications Coordinator

Holy Cross Chaplaincy | Halifax
09.2022 - Current

-Created promotional material for events, Masses, and celebrations provided.

-Photographed and video-recorded events.

-Facilitated and managed social media platforms

Youth Minister

Christ the King Parish
Dartmouth
10.2020 - 09.2022

-Organized and facilitated the Alpha Youth Program for a group of junior high students.

-Prepared lesson plans regarding how to pray, lives of the saints, highlighted different traditions based on the liturgical calendar

-Invited guest speakers to join the class on Zoom and have them share their story on how they live out their faith.

Communications Assistant

Christ the King Parish l Dartmouth
09.2020 - 12.2020

-Maintained and updated church website and parish facebook page

-Set up and promoted live stream Masses

-Maintained and set up open Mass registration every week

Production Assistant

Divine Renovation l Bedford
05.2019 - 08.2019

-Prepared the studio for filming podcast episodes.

-Edited 40min podcast episodes into 10min videos

-Assisted with camera, sound and light tests

-Reviewed and edited other video content that was being produced.

-Assembled Ikea furniture that was used for the podcast set

Office Clerk

St.Thomas More Parish | Dartmouth
09.2017 - 06.2018

-Prepared the church bulletin for publication

-Maintained and updated parish information in the church data base

-Provided information about upcoming church events and services

Skills

  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Social Media Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Team Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Co-Leader

Nightfever | Halifax
11.2022 - Current

Communications Coordinator

Holy Cross Chaplaincy | Halifax
09.2022 - Current

Youth Minister

Christ the King Parish
10.2020 - 09.2022

Communications Assistant

Christ the King Parish l Dartmouth
09.2020 - 12.2020

Production Assistant

Divine Renovation l Bedford
05.2019 - 08.2019

Office Clerk

St.Thomas More Parish | Dartmouth
09.2017 - 06.2018
Maria O'Brien