Sunday, November 23, 2014

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Tomi Jacobs-Ziobro

tomi.jacobs.ziobro@gmail.com

14 North Main Street
Homer, New York 13077      

QUALIFICATIONS

Able to inspire, motivate and empower others
Conflict resolution
Experienced leader and supervisor
Ability to analyze and creatively problem solve
Competent with social media networking
Event planning
Grant Writing
Comfort with diversity on many levels
Excellent written/oral communication
Attention to detail
Team player who is able to work independently

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

EMPOWERING

Advocating for and working with minority groups including HIV+, GLBTQ, immigrant workers, homeless, survivors of domestic violence and more
Affirming and encouraging others to pursue their goals

LEADERSHIP and ADMINISTRATION

Leading planning groups in various settings with all ages
As media spokesperson on challenging issues
Creating and keeping to budgets
Supervision with students, volunteers and staff
Encouraging the creativity of others
Promoting and/or inspiring others to support a project using interpersonal skills and communication technology
Grant writing with successful outcome
Dealing with confidential and sensitive issues and material

INCLUSIVITY and DIVERSITY

Bringing together diverse community and religious organizations to accomplish common goals
Group process
Studying, visiting and living in cultures other than my own at home and abroad
Observing and communicating differing points of view or perspectives
Conflict resolution
Leading intergenerational work groups to help victims of Hurricane Katrina
Working with multi-cultural couples in marriage preparation and beyond
Extensive interfaith collaboration and dialogue
Excellent listener
Lived and studied in Korea where I experienced minority status

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Substitute Teacher  Cortland and Homer School Districts (K-12)-New York  2011-present
Business Owner   The Owl & the Pussycat- Artisan/Organic Granola and Preserves  2011-present
Supply Preacher  ELCA, PCUSA, RCA and UCC churches in Central New York- in transition                                      2010-present
Trainer Prepare-Enrich Facilitator/Seminar Director- marriage preparation and enrichment program                2010-present
Chaplain  Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York  2008- 2010
Assistant Chaplain    State University of New York in Albany, Albany, New York  2006-2008
Transition Pastor    Christ/Emmanuel Lutheran Churches, Chatham/Ghent, New York 2006-2008
Minister   First Congregational United Church of Christ, Gloversville, New York  2001-2006
Chaplain Intern  Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey  2000-2001

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts   Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington
                              Major: Cross Cultural Studies, minors: Religion and Nutrition
                              Study abroad- Kim Yeong University, Taegu, South Korea
Masters of Divinity   Union Theological Seminary, New York, New York
                                   Thesis: Beyond the 23rd Psalm- Rituals for the Dying and Bereaved
Certificate in Transitional and Interim Ministry  Interim Ministry Network
Extensive Continuing Education  List upon request

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

YWCA- Board of Directors/Treasurer
Editorial Consultant- Homiletics homileticsonline.com
Access to Independence of Cortland- Board Member
Advocacy for HIV/AIDS, Women, GLBTQ, Reproductive Rights and Marriage Equality
Family Planning Advocates
Clergy for Choice
Empire Pride Agenda
Planned Parenthood-Central and Western New York
Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding-Colleagues in Dialogue
United Church of Christ

References provided upon request.


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