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Maria Csabai

Bloemfontein

Summary

Dedicated candidate eager to guide on spiritual matters and promote spiritual growth. Skilled in mentoring, counseling and pastoral care. Adept at building relationships and qualified to lead and organize small groups and counseling clients. Open-minded and committed to serving with utmost patience. Committed to guiding and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Christian Counselor

Ask Mareli Counseling Services
01.2013 - Current
  • Counsellor in Private Practice since 2013.
  • Evaluate the behavioural, emotional, and spiritual needs of clients.
  • Provide individual, marital, and pre-marital counselling.
  • Implement educational programs for youth.
  • Offer pastoral counselling to St John's Presbyterian Church congregation.
  • Initiated and facilitated two women's Bible fellowship groups in Bloemfontein to equip women with the understanding and practical application of the Bible
  • Globally-oriented practice, equipping, mentoring, and counselling individuals via Zoom and other social media platforms in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Angola, Botswana, Mali, the UK, Australia, Canada, and the USA
  • She successfully managed a caseload with 90% of global clients, demonstrating cross-cultural communication and understanding proficiency.

Online ESL Teacher

ITutor Group
06.2016 - 12.2020
  • Part-time online work.
  • I identified, selected, and modified instructional resources to meet the needs of each student.
  • I communicated with students using online learning platforms, webcams and headphones.
  • Provided instruction using games and visuals to help improve reading, speaking and listening skills.
  • It increased ESL students' conversation levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.

Online Marketing Consultant

Intuit Designs
04.2012 - 09.2016
  • I developed and implemented techniques for increasing page visits and likes.
  • I managed numerous social media profiles.
  • I helped clients develop website portals and social media pages to promote businesses.
  • Developed and deployed content marketing strategies to improve online presence, such as email campaigns, social media posts and website content.

Junior Bookkeeper

The Tax Shop
05.2014 - 07.2014
  • It was a temporary position.
  • Confirmed accounts payable and controlled expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Input data into accounting system and maintained integrity of system information to alleviate potential breaches.

Computer Sales Consultant

Compuden Computers
07.2007 - 11.2010
    • Engaged retail customers throughout sales process and followed store procedures to maximize satisfaction.
    • Built strong relationships with store customers based on knowledgeable support for diverse computer needs.
    • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
    • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.

Education

Master of Divinity - Theology

South African Theological Seminary
Johannesburg
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts Honors - Theological Studies And Pastoral Counseling

MINTS International Seminary
Miami, USA
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Theological Studies And Pastoral Counseling

MINTS International Seminary
Miami, USA
06.2015

Skills

  • Cross-cultural communication: Effectively navigate cultural nuances to build rapport and provide relevant support to a diverse client base
  • Virtual counseling: Proficient in utilizing online platforms for counseling and mentorship sessions with global clients
  • Experienced in conducting one-on-one counseling and mentorship sessions through virtual platforms like Zoom
  • Lessons Implementation
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Web Content Writing
  • Youth Ministry Support
  • Attention to Detail

Affiliations

Council of Counselors in South Africa (CCSA)

Counsellor: CO20308

Filadelfia Ministries

Member - MFM17

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)

Volunteer

1. St John's Presbyterian Church Bloemfontein ( February 2021 to present). As a Youth worker, I facilitate Teen's Church on Sundays. I help them understand the Bible and apply it practically in their daily lives in various contexts.


2. Power to Change Ministries (www.p2c.com/) (May 2002 to November 2017). Online Community Leader. As an online mentor, I encouraged women globally by praying with them, providing Biblical resources and sharing the next step on their spiritual journey.

Further, I provided resources, shared hope, and gave spiritual direction to the person I was ministering. The interaction took place through email, providing endless possibilities for reaching people worldwide on any schedule.

As a community leader, my duties consisted of monitoring the quality of outgoing emails, encouraging, praying with, and standing by a group of ten online mentors. We reach thousands of women every year, giving hope and love and sharing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.


3. Eden Christian Ministries (March 1993- June 2006). I worked full-time as Centre Treasurer, Women's Ministry Supervisor, Lay Counsellor, Lay Teacher, Bible Studies Group Facilitator, Mentoring women and General Administration.

  • Successfully co–managed Eden Ministries Centre, with one hundred residents for over twelve years.
  • We have successfully implemented a program whereby mentally challenged individuals were discharged from the Psychiatric Complex of the Free State into Eden's care.
  • Mentor women and children from less fortunate circumstances, from abused backgrounds, women and children placed at the centre by the Welfare as well as women set by the Correctional Services.
  • The development and implementation of spiritual and life skills programs for the diverse spectrum of individuals in our care.
  • Various administrative support roles.

Certification


  • SA Writers' College – Certificate in Website Writing (2010).
  • Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) – Certified Junior Bookkeeper (2008)
  • Eden Ministries Bible School - Bible School Certificate (1993-1995).

Timeline

Online ESL Teacher

ITutor Group
06.2016 - 12.2020

Junior Bookkeeper

The Tax Shop
05.2014 - 07.2014

Christian Counselor

Ask Mareli Counseling Services
01.2013 - Current

Online Marketing Consultant

Intuit Designs
04.2012 - 09.2016

Computer Sales Consultant

Compuden Computers
07.2007 - 11.2010

Master of Divinity - Theology

South African Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts Honors - Theological Studies And Pastoral Counseling

MINTS International Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Theological Studies And Pastoral Counseling

MINTS International Seminary
Maria Csabai