1. SANDI STEELE-DONNALLY
Hm. 727.474.5319 Cell. 818.239.6145
Email: sandisteele1@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
An opportunity to work in Christian Ministry for a Christ-centered organization or church; one in which I
can use my specific training, skill sets and God-given talents to advance the Kingdom of God.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Taught indigent homeless persons various government program applications and how to manage
their affairs in order to receive assistance.
Trained and taught groups and assisted with application completion for Section 8 Housing.
Worked in outreach and community relations and training for Metro Kitz Ministries; based at the
Los Angeles Dream Center
Has co-taught such church based programs as Cleansing Streams and The Five Languages of
Love
Has performed various outreaches for the Los Angeles Dream Center, Hope for Homeless Youth
and a variety of Churches. Outreach targets include homeless youth, transsexuals and prostitutes
living and working in Hollywood, CA, South Central Los Angeles and Venice Beach, CA.
Has been a speaker and singer during church services at a variety of care facilities, Florida
prisons and homeless shelters.
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICA TIONS: Has history of providing services, Christian and Secular, to
indigent minority populations in many of Los Angeles most impoverished communities.
Have training and experience providing Critical Incident Stress Management skills such as
debriefing, deescalating and diversion during disasters and personal crisis.
Former Member of Los Angeles Mayor’s Crisis Response Team, called out to provide support to
victims and their families of homicides, suicides and assorted violent crimes throughout Los
Angeles. Personally received commendation from then mayor Anthony Villariagosa.
Section 8 proficiency. Passion assisting all for success.
Holds a Skills Award as an Activity Coordinator from Citrus College. Courses included marketing
Senior Care Facilities.
Trained clients on comportment, personal development, and accepted rules of etiquette.
WORK HISTORY:
July 2010-Current: Shine Publishing, Home Based:
Performed research and editing for husband’s Doctorate of Ministry dissertation, his bio, “Ride
the White Horse,” and Christian Novel “Doctrines of Demons.”
Learned and preformed social media marketing for media exposure to promote book sales
Set up and managed book signings.
Spoke and sang at several Florida State Prisons where husband preached.
April 2007-July 2009: Beyond Shelter, Los Angeles, CA
Housing Relocation Specialist/Case Manager
Performed intake assessments; acted as advocate to apartment managers, Section 8 Housing
Authority and program participants.
Responsible for contacting and negotiating with apartment managers as requested and/or
required.
Accompanying participants to viewing of potential apartments, inspections, lease-up and any
other way that will ensure program participants secure safe, affordable housing.
Create and keep updated client charts, manage and provide direct case management services to
participants.
2. 2001-2004: Metro Kidz Ministries/Dream Center Affiliate, Echo Park, CA
Program Director/Ministry
Provided communications and managed an anti-tobacco contract with Los Angeles County.
Organized fund raising events and activities for staff and interns.
Outreaches
2000-2001 Los Angeles Dream Center, Echo Park, CA
Donor Relations/Ministry
Performed personal and telephone donor relations, calling to solicit new donors, assure pledge
commitments and entertained major donors.
Performed follow-up thank you calls as well as informative updates.
Generated $138,753 in donations in 2001 for a monthly average of $17,344.
Quality Control including ensuring that the completed assignment met exact specifications as
well as cost, quality and time objectives.
Outreaches
EDUCATION
West Los Angeles College: Associate of Arts Degree
Assemblies of God Global University: Completed 17 Bible Courses and earned Urban Bible
Training Certificate (Only 10 required for a Ministers License)
Citrus College: Glendora, CA: Activity & Marketing Training Senior Facilities. Earned Skills
Award
Century 21: Graduated and obtained California Real Estate License
SMMU – Social Media Marketing University – continuing courses
ITU – IT University Online – Microsoft Office 2010 – continuing courses
St. Petersburg College – Clearwater, FL Continuing Degree Classes
Los Angeles Mayor’s Crisis Response Team: 60 hours at Police Academy
Critical Incident Stress Management Courses
CPR &AED American Heart Association
REFERENCES: Available upon request