Susie Stanley
8870 N. Himes Ave #206  Tampa, FL 33614  (813) 454-1444  SusieMStanley@aol.com
Objective
Loving Franciscan spirit with over 24 years experience working in a Catholic setting including providing support with
administrative departments, business management, stewardship, talent acquisition, capital campain experience for multi-
million dollar building projects and Youth & YA Ministry is currently seeking to continue ministering to others within
the St. Petersburg Diocese.
Professional Experience
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
 Bookkeeper, private industry (3 yrs)
 Office Manager, private industry (5 yrs)
 Human Resource Generalist Non-Profit Industry (3yrs)
 Human Resource Director, private industry (8 yrs)
 Managed the Parish Office at St. Charles Borromeo in Bloomington, IN (4yrs)
 Stewardship Leader at St. James Parish, Davis, CA (5 yrs)
 Finance Council Member at St. James Parish, Davis, CA(4 yrs)
 Parish Office Staff at St. James Parish, Davis, CA (5 yrs)
 Capital Campaign Leader for Youth Center at St. James Parish, Davis, CA (2 yrs)
 Bulletin Editor at St. James Parish, Davis CA (3 yrs)
 Team Leader for CARA study St. James Parish, Davis, CA
ADULT MINISTRY
 RCIA Team Member and Individual Sponsor (4 yrs)
 Small Christian Community Leader (3 yrs)
 Vocation Ministry Leader (8 yrs)
 Adoration Committee Team Leader (6 yrs)
 Women’s Guild Member (11 yrs), Spiritual leader (2yrs), Treasurer (2yrs), Secretary (2yrs), Outreach (2yrs)
 Scripture Study Leader (9yrs)
 Legion of Mary (6 yrs)
 Altar Society (8 yrs)
 Adoration Chapel Staff volunteer (9 yrs)
 Supported other ministries as staff including: Baptimal prep, Marriage Prep, ReMembering, NewDay, Centering and
Pastoral Care for the ill and funeral support.
 ExtraOrdinary Minister of the Eucharist
 Minister of Hospitality – including welcoming before, ushering during and outreach after Mass duties.
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
 Re-activated a youth group (5 teens) into a vibrant Jr. & Sr. High Youth Ministry(600+ teens) at the Parish Level
 Worked with the college aged young adults to form an active CYA ministry
 Maintained a self-funded youth program providing tutoring, community service, social activities, athletics, music in
addition to continuing Catholic education beyond confirmation, youth Masses, Catholic Apologetics.
 Was selected as one of the top 50 CYM groups by St. Mary’s Press to participate an a new CYM book project.
 Design and deliver series of education sessions for new Catholic Youth Ministers within the Deanery and Diocese
 Member of the Diocese Retreat Team leading youth retreats throughout northern CA
 Lead a group of YouthLeaders through full participation in a diocesan synod

Susie Stanley
8870 N. Himes Ave #206  Tampa, FL 33614  (813) 454-1444  SusieMStanley@aol.com
Profile
Seasoned Youth Minister with demonstrated success in creation, interpretation and application of Renewing the Vision
document including mission statement, 3 goals and 8 components of Catholic Youth Ministry, Search Institutes 40
Assets, Catholic Theology for Teens, training and leading CORE Teams. Demonstrated competence in volunteer
administration, program management, and effective problem-solving, employee and volunteer relations including
recruiting, education, safe environment training and continued support and retreat/Sabbath days. Self directed and
possessing the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and complete assignments within established time frames.
Excellent confidentiality and problem resolution abilities. Excellent communication skills (written/verbal/presentation)
with supervisors, staff, volunteers, parents and teens as well as the ability to develop written reports and proposals to the
necessary committees. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent
with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural difference. Excellent team-building skills, leadership skills,
outreach, and assisting Catholic Youth be active participants in their faith today.
Employment / Volunteer History
Nativity Parish, Brandon FL September 2005 – July 2009 (volunteer)
St. James Parish, Davis, CA September 1997 – February 2005 (Paid Staff)
St. James Parish, Davis, CA July 1991 – August 1997 (Volunteer/stipend)
St. Marys Parish, Vacaville, CA September 1987 – June 1991 (Paid Staff)
St. Charles Boromeo, Bloomington, IN September 1981 – May 1985 (Paid Staff)
Education
 Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute – Discernment year - current
 Echos of Faith with Rev. Len Piotrowski at St. Pauls, Tampa, FL - current
 SFO Preparation, Rev. Angeles at St. Patrick’s South Tampa, FL – (Secular Franciscan Order) - current
 Safe Environment Training St. Pete Dioc. (August 2005)
 Safe Environment Trainer – Sacramento Dio. ( Fall 2003)
 Echos of Faith Catechsis Formation Leader – St. James Parish, Sacramento Dio. (2001-2005)
 Catholic Theology for Youth Ministers (1 year certificate) (May 2001)
 Search Institutes 40 Asset Training (Fall 2000)
 Stewardship & Capital campaign (3 mo certificate) ( Nov 2000)
 Catholic Youth Ministry Certificate (2 year Certificate) (May 1999)
 Various Continued Ed courses CYM, RE, Catholic Theology (Fall 1997 - 2005)
 Indiana University Science and Deaf Education (1981-1985)
References Attached Include:
 Priests and Deacons
 Teenagers and Young Adults from CYM Ministry
 Parents of Teenagers
 Volunteers within CYM Ministries
 Peer Ministers from various ministries