Casey Bilodeau

6811 Meese Drive Lansing, MI 48911 517-614-6311 caseybilodeau@gmail.com caseyannebilodeau.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will provide an opportunity to encourage, and support individuals grow in their faith.

EDUCATION
Aquinas College- Grand Rapids, Michigan Bachelor of Arts: Double Major: Psychology and Theology May 2014 GPA: 3.2

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
AQ L.I.G.H.T. Team Member and Co-Chair/President- Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI 2011-Present Lead small groups of middle school students on day long retreats to increase an awareness of themselves, one another and God Facilitate weekly meetings with club members and plan, schedule, and communicate with parishes participating in retreats Jamboree Workshop Presenter-Lansing Diocese November 2013 Co-presented one hour sessions on evangelization and educating youth to be disciples of God Facilitated both small and large group icebreakers, activities and discussions with high school students Transforming Adolescent Catechesis Team Member-Holy Spirit Parish, Grand Rapids, MI 2012-2013 Participated in a pilot program designed to emphasize Catechesis and explore ways to establish better youth ministries by attending training conferences and facilitating monthly meetings with a small group of adults from Holy Spirit parish Diocesan Youth Leadership Camp Adult Team Member- Lansing Diocese, Lansing, MI 2012-2013 Participated in monthly meetings with committee members to plan for the Summer 2013 Youth Leadership Camp Collaborated with other adults and teens to create and develop sessions for participants which include small group facilitation, Skills and Strengths, Reconciliation, and a large group recreational activity for one hundred youth Diocesan Youth Conference Team Member- Grand Rapids Diocese, Grand Rapids, MI 2012-2013 Met monthly with youth ministers from the diocese of Grand Rapids to plan the 2013 Diocesan Youth Conference. Discussions focused on the planning of the event, making a schedule and theme for the day, Mass, and advertising Youth Minister/Religious Education Teacher- Holy Spirit Parish, Grand Rapids, MI 2010-2013 Initiated and co-facilitate a youth group for high school aged students Facilitated weekly meetings and bible studies while maintaining relationships with youth and parents Developed ways to increase participation in addition to sending students to leadership camps and conferences to enhance their leadership skills Co-taught weekly religious education class for three to five year olds and communicated with parents Created bible lessons, games, activities, arts and crafts, and prayer time

WORK EXPERIENCE
Career and Counseling Services Lead Student Worker -Aquinas College 2011- Present Provides support to the department by greeting clients, answering the telephone, responding to questions, scheduling appointments, maintaining and updating job and internship postings Maintain confidentiality and trained in dealing with mental health emergencies Create the student staff work schedule and assist in training and hiring new student workers School of Education Student Worker- Aquinas College Assist students with questions and help with faculty projects along with scheduling appointments 2012-Present

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to establish positive relationships with all ages, both in groups and individually Proficient in planning small and large scale events Effective problem solving and analytical skills Flexible and adaptable as situations arise while maintaining integrity and program goals Skilled in both verbal and written communication Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint