Suzanne Tindall

Suzanne Tindall

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Hospice Chaplain, Bereavement Coordinator, Spiritual Director, Facilitator

  • Education

    • Skyline High School

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    • Chaplaincy Institute

      2011 - 2014
      Interfaith Minister, Certified Spiritual Director ,Cert. Interfaith Studies Interfaith Ministry and Spiritual Direction
    • Holy Names University Oakland

      1994 - 1995
      Master of Arts Culture and Spirituality
    • University of California, Santa Barbara

      1977 - 1979
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Art History, minor in English
    • Holy Names University

      1993 - 1995
      M.A. Culture and Creation Spirituality A

      Studied Spirituality related to creativity and parenting. MA thesis on encouraging spirituality in children. Also created Painting as Meditation process used successfully one-on-one and in groups for many years.

    • California State University - East Bay

      1979 - 1980
      BA Art History, Museum Exhibition Design
  • Experience

    • Mason-Mcduffie

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1989

      Interviewed buyers, assessed financial and personal needs of clients, designed and implemented marketing plans, negotiated contracts, resolved conflicts, mediated win-win solutions,coordinated the escrow process. Interviewed buyers, assessed financial and personal needs of clients, designed and implemented marketing plans, negotiated contracts, resolved conflicts, mediated win-win solutions,coordinated the escrow process.

      • Real Estate Sales Agent

        Jan 1980 - Jan 1989
      • Sales Agent

        Jan 1980 - Jan 1989
    • John L

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
      • Real Estate Agent

        Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
      • Real Estate Agent

        Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
    • The Home Loan Group

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      Loan Officer

      Originated loans for purchases and refinances, created collaborative partnerships witt lenders and realtors, taught educational seminars and successfully negotiated and closed loans to meet both the borrower's personal goals and the seller's needs.

    • Self

      Apr 2004 - now
      Interfaith Minister, Chaplain, Spiritual Director, Artist, Graphic Design

      An ordained interfaith minister, I am currently finishing 4 units of CPE as a chaplain resident at UCSF. I am also a certified spiritual director and use a technique for painting as spiritual direction that I created many years ago. I also create and facilitate workshops with poetry and art, frequently using the writing of the mystics with the intention of deepening soul connections with spirit honoring all traditions. My work also includes freelance work in non-profit management, communications including design and writing and event planning and virtual auctions. Show less

    • Liberty Reverse Mortgage

      Oct 2004 - Mar 2008
      Senior Reverse Mortgage Advisor

      Worked extensively with seniors in their homes to educate them about their financial security by informing them of their options for government sponsored financing. * Used analytical, educational and interpersonal skills to advise seniors. * Originated close to 300 reverse mortgages for seniors. * Presented seminars and created marketing materials to attract reverse mortgage clients

    • Friends of Ruwenzori

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2010
      Board Member
    • Medicine in Action

      Oct 2008 - May 2013
      Director of Communications and Development

      MIA is dedicated to providing quality medical and surgical care to people in underprivileged countries with a focus on women's healthcare issues. Through our medical missions, MIA also provides international exposure for residents and medical students.

    • Hesed Community

      Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
      Interim Executive Director

      Hesed is an urban Benedictine monastery where our focus is the teaching and pracice of Christian Meditation.

    • UC San Francisco

      Sept 2014 - Sept 2015
      Chaplain Resident

      Provide spiritual and emotional support for patients, family and staff especially on the Adult Hematology/Oncology Unit and Palliative Care Services Selected for special rotation and project for Palliative Care ServicesWeekly 24 hour on call chaplain responding to crisis situations including Codes Blue and White providing care throughout the hospital including Pediatrics, ICU, and Palliative CareActively participate and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, including family meetingsChart electronically and provide spiritual assessments for all patient visits Show less

    • Grace Hospice

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator

      Providing spiritual care, spiritual assessments, pre- bereavement assessments and bereavement care plans to patients and families in hospice.Making visits to patients and families to help them deal with fears and existential questions and spiritual issues. Providing support through use of prayer, active listening, guided meditations and other creative modalities.

    • Advent Care Inc

      Jun 2016 - now
      Hospice Chaplain, Director of Bereavement Care and Volunteer Services

      Interfaith minister providing direct spiritual and bereavement care to patients and their families using creative modalities, meditation, prayer and the practice of presence. Training volunteers and medical staff regarding hospice and spiritual issues in end-of-life care and bereavement. Since June 2017, I have been working here per diem while working on publication of articles.

    • Bridge Hospice & Palliative Care

      Feb 2018 - now
      Hospice Chaplain, Bereavement Coordinator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Spiritual Director

      Chaplaincy Institute, Berkeley
      Mar 2014