RESUME

Joy O’Shea

Email: joyoshea@gmail.com 

GOAL: To find a position that will allow me to spread God’s Word and advance ministry in the community

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong commitment to Jesus Christ and his church
• A desire to share God’s Word with the world and to help others know and share his love.
• Visionary leadership style and leadership experience
• Developed insight into project planning, implementing, and reflecting on both a large and small scale.
• A keen understanding people; what motivates them, the amount of responsibility each person can accept, the true talents and the perceived talents each volunteer brings to the task, etc.,
• Effective communication skills utilizing writing, editing, graphic, and multimedia skills.
• Command of a variety of interactive teaching styles; Able to convey Biblical understanding and address varied learning styles.
• A life-long Lutheran with an understanding and desire to know more of Lutheran theology
• Accomplished vocal musician and choral director

EDUCATION

2003-2004 Youth and Family Ministry Certification, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA

1982-1983 Lancaster County School of Practical Nursing, Willow Street, PA

1978-1982 Vocal Music Performance and Pedagogy, Millersville University, Millersville, PA

EMPLOYMENT

1995-2007 Director of Music & Church Program, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA

Assistant to the pastor; Coordinator of all parish programs; Liturgy planning, music selection & director of choirs; Leadership development and facilitator for annual council retreat. Initiating new programs and ministry opportunities (community events, yearly mission trip, pledge campaigns); Editorial overview of all printed publications, web site, and other communications; Implemented the Catechumenate Process for new and renewing Christians; Participated on the Building Committee for a new sanctuary; Created logos and powerpoint presentations for a variety of needs (youth mission trip report, stewardship campaigns, Intergenerational events

1983-2000 Staff Nurse, Heart of Lancaster Hospital, Lititz, PA

Provided hospital nursing care for acutely ill patients

1992-1995 Choir Director, Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church

Music selection and director of a small church choir; Expanded the choir from 12 to 33 members; Developed a Arts and Music series that provided 6 community events a year.

1985-1990 Director of Music, St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, Lancaster, PA

Music selection and director of one adult choir and two children’s choirs; Initiated a yearly children’s musical. Expanded the children’s choir program from 8 to 36 members.

REFERENCES

Upon request