Curriculum Vitae		Education  |  Business Employment  |  Music Employment  |  Formal Training Consulting, Workshops, Etc.  |  Organizations & Certifications  |  Awards and Recognitions  |  Volunteer Work  |  College Activities
		Michael Maslauskas, CPA, MSA MrPiano17@aol.com EDUCATION Top Boston College   Chestnut Hill, MA Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry   Anticipated 2012 Concentration: Liturgy and Worship Stonehill College   North Easton, MA Master of Science in Accountancy   May 2005   Stonehill College   North Easton, MA Bachelor of Science   May 2004 Major: Accounting Minor: French Cumulative GPA 3.26 EMPLOYMENT - Business Top Boyd/Smith, Inc.   Boston, MA Assistant Controller   March 2009 - Present Prepare, analyze, reconcile, and file financial statements on a monthly basis for over a dozen properties Manage staff, review their work, and oversee entire accounting function of all properties Aid in transition and acquisition of new properties and their financial reporting requirements Monitor account balances, receipts and disbursements, and overall financial operations Maintain positive working relationships with owners, investors, and staff of the properties Sapient Corporation   Boston, MA Senior Associate, Finance   August 2008 - March 2009 Analyze and reconcile accounts on a monthly basis as a key member in the close process Implement change to gain efficiencies and streamline workflows Design and implement mission critical policies and procedures Walter and Shuffain, P.C.   Norwood, MA Senior Accountant   July 2007 - July 2008 Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff accountants Evaluate the performance of staff accountants Assume responsibility for the supervision of tax return preparation engagements Plan, coordinate, and supervise the various phases of an audit engagement Walter and Shuffain, P.C.   Norwood, MA Staff Accountant   September 2005 - June 2007 Become proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax forms Perform assigned audit, review and compilation procedures Understand the rules, requirements, and code of conduct of the AICPA, FASB and GASB Become familiar with pertinent Internal Revenue Code sections and regulations Sovereign Bank   Raynham, MA Personal Banking Representative   August 2004 - September 2005 Advise customers about financial products and investment options Maintain existing business and consumer relationships Actively seek new customers and business accounts Share responsibility for achieving branch sales goals Sovereign Bank   Raynham, MA Customer Service Supervisor   November 2004 - February 2005 Advise customers about financial products and investment options Maintain existing business and consumer relationships Actively seek new customers and business accounts Share responsibility for achieving branch sales goals Grant Thornton LLP   Boston, MA Audit Intern   May 2004 - January 2005 Coordinate and perform audits to deliver effective products Build strong client relationships Work in accordance with Grant Thornton policies and government regulations Manage multiple engagements and competing priorities Sovereign Bank   Raynham, MA Customer Service Representative   May 2003 - June 2004 Provide "Red Carpet Quality Service" to customers Responsible for managing and maintaining cash drawer within specified limits Perform tasks and transactions accurately, efficiently, and quickly Exceed the customer's wants, needs, and expectations Stonehill College   North Easton, MA Resident Assistant   January 2003 - May 2004 Provide personal help and assistance to residents Facilitate programs reflecting the areas of personal, academic and professional enrichment Explain, enforce, and live by college policies and procedures Maintain a safe and supportive environment in the residence areas Stonehill College   North Easton, MA Teaching Assistant Quantitative Analysis(Business Statistics)   January 2002 - May 2005 Tutor individual students on an as need basis Hold review sessions and answer questions Attend weekly classes and perform other duties as needed by the professor Taylor Rental / Party Plus   Westfield, MA   Retail Clerk/Cashier   May 1999 - August 2000 Responsible for maintaining a cash drawer Take orders and aid customers in picking items for parties Scheduling deliveries of party supplies Keep store clean and inventory stocked Hampden Village Mobile Home Park   Westfield, MA Assistant Maintenance Employee and Groundskeeper   June 1997 - August 2003 Mow and maintain lawns and grounds Maintain pool and pool area Perform various other maintenance tasks as needed EMPLOYMENT - Music Top New Parish   Undisclosed Director of Music   September 2011 - Present Direct adult choir of approximately 25 members Advance and enhance music program and current repertoire Implement new music ensembles as necessary Provide music for non-choir masses St. Mary's Parish   Plymouth, MA Organist and Director of Music   March 2011 - September 2011 Plan weekly services for an ethnically diverse community Begin implementation of the New Revised Missal Rehearse cantors and musicians each week Promote full, concious, and active participation of assembly St. Matthew's Parish   Southboro, MA Organist and Director of Music   September 2004 - February 2011 Plan and perform weekly services Coordinate musical schedule for parish Rehearse cantors and musicians each week Select appropriate music as well as find new music St. Philip Neri Parish   Waban, MA Organist and Director of Music   January 2003 - August 2004 Plan and perform weekly services Rehearse cantors and musicians each week Select appropriate music as well as find new music Teach music to each choir as well as invoke congregation participation United Church of Christ/First Congregational Church of Whitman   Whitman, MA Organist and Junior/Senior/Handbell Choir Director   April 2003 - August 2004 Plan and perform weekly services Direct the adult, children, and handbell choirs on a weekly basis Select appropriate music as well as find new music Teach music to cantors and musicians as well as invoke congregation participation Attend regular staff meetings to organize and plan special liturgies St. Theresa's Chapel   Sandwich, MA Assistant Organist   September 2002 - January 2003 Help plan weekly services Play and conduct cantor at weekly masses Attend regular rehearsals with cantors Stonehill College   North Easton, MA Campus Ministry Assistant   September 2001 - May 2004 Assist campus ministers in various tasks Assemble weekly worship aids for weekend services Substitute musician for director of liturgy and music Other duties as assigned Our Lady of the Lake Parish   Southwick, MA Assistant Organist   May 2000 - September 2002 Plan and perform weekly masses Rehearse cantors on a weekly basis Provide music for a weekly Novena to St. Jude Service Polish National Catholic Church   Westfield, MA Substitute Summer Organist   May 1999 - May 2001 Substitute for parish organist on a regular basis throughout the year Run senior and polish choir rehearsals Form weekly music aids The Chalice of Salvation   Springfield, MA Organist   May 1997 - August 2001 Organist for "The Chalice of Salvation" masses which are broadcast on television every Sunday throughout New England. It is the regions only one-hour weekly televised mass. (http://www.diospringfield.org/communications/cs.html) Holy Trinity Parish   Westfield, MA Organist and Director of Music   September 1995 - June 2002 Plan and perform weekly services Conduct children's choir at weekly masses Plan and hold weekly choir rehearsals Invoke the children into active participation within the congregation Teach beginner music techniques to the children to build a working knowledge of musical concepts Work with the children outside of choir within schoolwork and other church functions Provide appropriate music for a weekly hour of adoration service I have also substituted at numerous other churches of various denominations.   FORMAL TRAINING Top Study Organ under Philip Jones   Brockton, MA Christ Church   August 2004 - January 2005   Directed Study with Denise Morency Gannon   North Easton, MA Stonehill College   September 2003 - December 2003 Denise Morency Gannon is the Director of Music and Liturgy at Stonehill College. Examined major documents of Catholic Church and the roles they play within the liturgy. Look at the multiple roles of music within the liturgy. Looked at implementing RCIA programs into parish life. Examined the role of full, active and conscious participation among the parishioners. Visited various churches in the area and discussed how they relate to the document "Built of Living Stones." Aided in putting together a Communal Penance service and providing the music and program as a final project (program is available for examination).   Study Organ under Doctor Steven Young   Bridgewater, MA Bridgewater State College   September 2001 - June 2002   Study Organ under Doctor Kimberly Ann Hess   North Easton, MA Stonehill College   September 2000 - June 2001   CONSULTING, WORKSHOPS, ETC. Top Liturgical Music for Today's Church   Chestnut Hill, MA Boston College   August 2011 A liturgy basics course designed for Church music ministers. The course focused on key liturgical principles embodied in the Church's official liturgy documents and explored the vision and the framework they provide for the role of music and the role of music ministers in the liturgical life of the Church.   Liturgical Foundations for Music Ministry   Chestnut Hill, MA Boston College   July 2011 Grounded in the United States bishops' guidelines as found in "Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship," we sang through and critiqued music for the ordinary form of the Roman Rite Eucharist (emphasizing the new texts to be implemented the First Sunday of Advent 2011), music for the Rites of Christian Initiation, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, funerals, and the Liturgy of the Hours.   Workshop for Liturgical Ministers   Southborough, MA St. Matthew's Church   November 2006 Organized and offered an adult education program focused around lay ministers in the church. Attracted approximately 40 people looking to enhance their knowledge of participation in the liturgy.   Fr. J. Michael Joncas 2-Day Workshop   North Easton, MA Stonehill College   September 2006 Attended a workshop examining two topics "Spiritual Resources for Engaging Change and Transition: Psalms of Praise, Lament, and Wisdom. Also, Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs: Pastoral Choices According to Music in Catholic Worship.   Tom Kendzia Workshop   North Easton, MA Stonehill College   October 2003 Attended a workshop that discussed vocal techniques and the role of music within the liturgy. The director introduced new music to the workshop participants.   Protecting God's Children Program for Adults   Newton, MA St. Philip Neri Church   June 2003 Registered as having completed this workshop within the Boston diocese. Focused on protecting children within today's church setting.    RCIA Workshop   Boston, MA Boston College   April 2003 Attended a workshop that examined implementation techniques of an RCIA program, as well as reviving an existing program within the parish.     Rory Cooney, Theresa Donahoo Workshop   North Easton, MA Stonehill College   October 2002 Attended a workshop that explored vocal techniques and the role of music within the liturgy. The directors also introduced new music to the workshop participants.    Choral Workshop   Providence, RI Univerisity of Rhode Island   December 2000 Attended a workshop that examined vocal techniques used within a choir. Director introduced new music to the workshop participants as well as new ideas for effective choir rehearsals. The activities included small group workshops for individual vocal ranges.    PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS Top Certified Public Accountant   Certified in December 2007     American Institute of Certified Public Accountants   December 2007 - Present "Committed to member service and the public interest, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and its predecessors have been serving the accounting profession since 1887." (www.aicpa.org)   Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants   December 2007 - Present "To preserve and enhance the value of being a certified public accountant as an advocate, a resource, and a representative for our diverse membership." (www.mscpaonline.org)   National Association of Pastoral Musicians   April 2005 - Present "The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) is an organization for anyone who recognizes and supports the value of musical liturgy" (www.npm.org)   Springfield Chapter of the American Guild of Organists   September 1997 - June 2000 A national, professional organization serving the organ and choral fields. (www.agohq.org)   AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Top Stonehill College Award for Outstanding Service as a Teacher's Assistant   May 2004 Presented to a teaching assistant that has been an excellent resource to both the professor and students.   Stonehill College Junior Leadership Award   April 2003 Presented to a student in the junior class who goes above and beyond their studies to take a leadership role on campus and demonstrates excellent leadership skills within that role.   Stonehill College Business Focus Group   March 2002 Nominated by the business faculty and subsequently participated as a speaker at the Open House for Business Students.   VOLUNTEER WORK Top Stonehill Holiday Gift Wrapping Party   December 2006 Stonehill Alumni gathered together in Donahue Hall to donate, and wrap, Christmas gifts for My Brother's Keeper to distribute to needy families in the area. A co-worker (also a Stonehill Grad) and I collected money from our co-workers and also received a company match. We were able to buy almost 40 gifts for children who would otherwise not receive presents. (www.mybrotherskeeper.org)   Habitat for Humanity   October 2005, August 2006 "A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need." (www.habitat.org)   COLLEGE ACTIVITIES Top Stonehill College   September 2000 - May 2004 Activity Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year Chapel Choir X X X X Chapel Choir Treasurer   X     Chapel Choir President     X X Hall Council Advisor