Professional Music

Experience
I have been leader of music ministry for St. Rose of Lima LIFE TEEN in Roseville, CA (Oct 2006- present) and Effingham Area LIFE TEEN at Sacred Heart Parish in Effingham, IL (April 2002-June 2005). These growing ministries have given me many opportunities to lead worship in a variety of settings including:
• Sunday Masses
• One-day and Weekend Retreats
• Diocesan Youth Days
• Funeral Liturgies
• Weddings
• Confirmations
• Concerts in the park
• Annual Freedom Festival in Effingham, IL
• Outdoor Masses and concert at parish picnic
• Coffee Shops
Some of my most memorable and unusual venues have been:
• Daughters of Charity Provincial House in Evansville, IN
• In place of Salvation Army Bell ringers outside of a discount store
• Jazz entertainment for Christmas parties as fundraisers
• Ignition Indie Christian Artist Showcase

Talents
Most commonly you will see me playing guitar, which I have been playing for over 12 years. I have publicly been singing since 6th grade when I began cantoring for the Catholic school, which I attended (where Michelle first saw me – how cute.) However, I have a strong love for music always growing in my heart that is calling me to learn new instruments everyday. In addition to guitar I have experience playing:
• Drums – 10 years experience including high school band and youth ministry praise and worship in Abilene, TX. I have kept this skill fresh by teaching others to play and filling in as needed for LIFE TEEN music ministry.
• Piano – 7 years experience including use at Sunday Masses.
• Bass – 10 years experience

Professional Youth Ministry

July 2005 – present Coordinator of Youth Ministry
St. Rose Catholic Church -Roseville, CA

April 2002 – June 2005 Youth Minister / Music Minister
Sacred Heart Parish – Effingham, IL

August 2004- May 2005 High School Religion Teacher
St. Anthony High School – Effingham, IL
• Old Testament, Morality, Church History, Sacraments

March 2002- present Speaker / Retreat Coordinator
Freelance
• Diocesan Youth Day workshops
• Confirmation Retreats
• Religious Education Classes