Sarah Lilley

412 Hensley Drive, Apt. H

Raleigh, NC 27615
Website: sarahlilley24.weebly.com Email: 24sarahk@gmail.com
Profile
Passionate and driven graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology seeks career in writing, education, advertizing, or
creative field. Background includes professional work as a Youth Director, pioneering two programs and leading three programs. Experience in creating
websites, maintaining social media, developing and designing resources, and community outreach. Prides her self on being a creative and passionate writer
with an eye for detail and a keenness for grammar. Knowledge and fascination with social psychology and health psychology coupled with excellent
motivation. Sarah is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs/Resources, and Adobe as well as APA, MLA and AP style. She is a fast learner
who enjoys working with people as well as independently. Interests include writing, reading, music, culture, the environment, helping people, and learning
new skills.
Education
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC August 2010 - May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Music
Related Course Work: Research Assistant in Dr. Amy Lyndons Social Psychology Lab August 2013 - May 2014
Assisted in a psychology lab setting looking at the patterns in stalking victims and perpetrators. Analyzed, quantitatively coded, and compared interviews of
victims of unwanted pursuit. Read and researched articles on stalking victimization, legal cases involving stalking, and other prominent articles in the field
of social psychology. Created summaries of articles and data in APA formatted documents. Participated in weekly multimedia communication with Dr.
Lyndon and lab group to compare independent and group coding results.
Work Experience
Holy Family Catholic Church, Elizabeth City, NC July 2015 July 2017
Youth Minister
Provided counsel to youth and encouraged them to make smart, faith-based decisions while promoting an atmosphere of openness and communication.
Designed and implemented programs to reach youth grades 6-12. Lead weekly youth group meetings centered on being an aware and knowledgeable
person and Catholic. Facilitated and maintained relationships with community service organizations in planning service events and mission trips to get the
youth involved, to find their passions, and foster a lifelong love of service. Collaborated with other professionals in the field both in person and via
multi/social-media platforms. Generated unique and attention grabbing posts on the youth groups Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook to reach
out to teens and families. Sent weekly email reminders of meetings and events.
Director of Religious Education, Pre-Kindergarten 5 th Grade
Developed curriculum and activities for all types of learning and living in children from 3 to 12 years of age. Planed, organized, and executed a number of
events including holiday celebrations, retreats, and service projects. Handpicked over fourteen adult and teen volunteers to work with the children. Helped
volunteers create interactive and creative lessons and met with them to assess the needs of the children. Taught in the classroom on a weekly basis,
creating adaptable lesson plans to cover any age group needed. Ensured the volunteers have everything they needed to succeed, from materials to extra
volunteers to training. Created and implemented a budget for the program. Organized and maintained the education wing. Maintained specific office hours
to accommodate meetings with pastors, teachers, volunteers, and parents. Utilized social media (facebook, the remind app, weekly news letters and emails)
to communicate with families.
Safe Environment (Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse) Coordinator
Certified by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh to facilitate a course on recognizing and reporting child sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse
and neglect. Including an in-depth look at how to recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse, signals to look for in a caretaker prone to abusive
tendencies, and provided education on North Carolina state laws as well as the role of Child Protective Services and the Department of Social Services.
Offered optional supplementary courses on bullying, cyber-bullying, internet safety, and effective communication and discipline at home. Developed
unique resources for the community based off of material learned. Administered a pre-test and a post-test to track individuals learning and to ensure
understanding. Preformed background checks on volunteers working in the vicinity of children. Attended region-wide training sessions and convocations
to ensure material presented is current.
Director of Religious Education Coordinator for Albemarle Deanery June 2015-June 2017
Maintained relationships with individuals in the area that share a passion for working with children and youth. Planned quarterly meetings with other
Directors of Religious Education and Youth Ministers to discuss issues, questions, and events happening in the local Catholic communities. Recorded
meeting minutes and distributed them to personnel who will benefit from them. Helped local churches create new youth groups and religious education
programs, providing them with personally developed resources, resources that have been successful in other groups, and general support and
encouragement in the beginning stages of their ministry. Communicated happenings in the Albemarle Deanery with diocesan contacts and disseminates
information from the diocese to deanery contacts. Attended quarterly meetings within the diocese with the other seven deanery coordinators.
St. Anne Catholic Church, Edenton, NC
Office Assistant October 2014 June 2015
Youth Minister June 2014 June 2015
Volunteer Experience
Room at the Inn/Housing the Homeless January 2017
Mission Trip with Catholic Heart Work Camp to Oil City, PA July 2016
Deanery Service Day for Albemarle Deanery, coordinator March 2015, April 2016
Catholic Charities Angel Tree Project, coordinator December 2014
Pitt County Special Olympics April 2013
Leadership and Awards
President of Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity April 2013 - May 2014
Vice President, Membership of Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity April 2012 -April 2013
Member, Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity April 2011 - Present