Anna Maria Morgante

I have a wide range of work experience, as a workshop facilitator and speaker at various colleges, churches, high schools, and non-profit organizations. Led teams of volunteers and coordinated various programs to help high-risk children, youth, young adults, newcomer or refugee families, and clients with disabilities. I have served within various non-profit agencies, homeless shelters, schools, prisons, and churches across Canada.

Urban outreach worker and speaker - Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada - Winnipeg, MB

(2016-08 - 2026-04)

• Offered one-on-one support, discipleship, leadership, and prayer, serving Winnipeg's core and surrounding areas
• Established meaningful relationships with youth and their families (urban, at-risk groups) with prayer and practical support, connecting those in need of resources within the community
• Helped launch outreach initiatives to enhance organizational goals, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and increase community engagement
• Fundraising personal support and attend conferences and various networking events to collaborate with potential donors
• Coordinate events such as banquets and create marketing promotional materials
• Managed my own financial affairs (budgeting, forecasting, maintaining a monthly budget, preparing reports, creating newsletters, and maintaining relationships with donors)
• Proactively build strong relationships, and constantly edify and cultivate existing ones both 1-on-1 and in groups
• Developed a 5-day discipleship and Bible study program for a junior high day camp
• Proven excellence in training and equipping church leaders to pursue and execute their gifts through online assessments and co-facilitating classes online

Ministry Youth Assistant/ Discipleship Point Leader - Calvary Temple Church - Winnipeg, MB

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Led and served a team of students and volunteer youth leaders during our Friday youth group
• Created a curriculum and facilitated a discipleship program for youth ages 11-17
• Equip devoted disciples who passionately live out their faith in Jesus Christ, and utilize their spiritual gifts to serve in the church and community

Program Assistant - CHAI Immigrant Ministry

(2015-01 - 2018-12)

• Provide various administrative duties assigned by the director and board members, including scheduling, taking, and typing monthly meeting minutes
• Perform general office duties such as answering the phone, screening calls, hosting visitors, filing documents electronically and/or manually, photocopying/distributing materials as requested, emailing material as requested, and resolving routine inquiries

Career Counsellor/Settlement Worker - Elmwood Resource Community Centre

(2015-01 - 2019-12)

• Prepare clients for interviews, proofread, and collect resources for building resumes and cover letters
• Participate in the client recruitment process of potential employers to identify opportunities for jobs
• Develop and prepare marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, business cards, and websites for various products and services
• Submit monthly reports and prepare all invoices and expenses

Career Counsellor/Program Coordinator - YMCA-YWCA

(2010-01 - 2014-12)

• Facilitate life skills workshops related to time and stress management, goal setting, self-esteem building, bullying, healthy relationships, and job search techniques
• Develop curricula; prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses
• Successfully supervised and trained 10-15 employees on computer applications and production methods to help, guide, and direct individuals on work procedures and job readiness skills
• Administer and evaluate students' progress through daily evaluations and tests, to ensure optimum productivity

Outreach & Respite worker - Salvation Army

(2007-01 - 2013-12)

• Assisting adults with disabilities
• Provided in-home facilitation and recreational services for clients, preparing meals, and carrying and monitoring the progress of individuals through daily logs and reports

Customer Service & Collections - MTS Allstream

(2001-01 - 2007-12)

• Negotiate contracts and financing arrangements, input and process data with particular attention to content and format accuracy
• Handle and process cash, credit, and debit transactions from clientele

MA - Ministry Leadership - Horizon Bible College and Seminary (2023-04)

BA - Ministry Leadership - Horizon Bible College and Seminary (2023-04)

Certificate - Career & Employment Counseling - Red River Community College (2010-06)