MARIAH BRECKENRIDGE
Petawawa
Summary
Motivated and caring professional with experience in children’s ministry, skilled in planning programs, leading volunteers, and supporting families. Strong at organizing projects, solving problems, and building positive relationships. Excited to bring energy, people skills, and a heart for service to the Program Officer, Network Services role with Food Banks Canada.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY LEAD
Real Hope Christian Assembly
01.2024 - Current
- File and maintain an organized system for office documents (attendance and volunteer applications).
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training programs to ensure effective ministry operations.
- Conduct reference checks, interviews, and training for all volunteers working with kids and teens.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster spiritual growth among children.
- Schedule weekly programming and special events.
EMERGENCY CHILDCARE PROVIDER
PMFRC
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote child development and engagement.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and care.
CHILDREN & YOUTH PASTOR
Crosslands Church
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Worked with other staff members to ensure all documents were organized efficiently.
- Assisted with revisions to the abuse prevention policies and procedures.
- Managed a budget, attendance files, and volunteer applications physically and electronically.
- Data entry (attendance, budget, and volunteer applications).
- Prepared receipts and invoices as needed for events.
- Received payments for events.
- Answered phones, directed inquiries, and assisted visitors with general information.
- Managed appointments, reminders, and basic administrative duties.
- Maintained office cleanliness and orderliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for clients.
- Recruited, trained and coached volunteers and staff.
- Led weekly youth group meetings, facilitating discussions and activities to encourage participation.
- Developed engaging youth programs that fostered community and spiritual growth.
Education
Bachelor of Theology - Children’s Ministry
Master’s College & Seminary
01.2016
Skills
- Organizational skills and time management
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Team leadership
- Effective decision making
- Proficient with Canva, Mail Chimp, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Mental health first aid training
- Leadership coaching certification, Level I
Languages
English
Timeline
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY LEAD
Real Hope Christian Assembly
01.2024 - Current
EMERGENCY CHILDCARE PROVIDER
PMFRC
01.2024 - 01.2025
CHILDREN & YOUTH PASTOR
Crosslands Church
01.2016 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Theology - Children’s Ministry
Master’s College & Seminary