Paul Manieri
Volunteer, Catalyst, and Consultant in Delaware
Christ-centered man, son, brother, Uncle and Popi/ Nonno to countless children and adults, Paul grew up the oldest of six children with Deaf Italian-English-German Parents in Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
After attending High School in Wilmington, DE in the Franciscan tradition of the 100+year Salesianum Oblates, Paul's passion for Basketball and Engineering led him to Drexel University. After two years in the Co-Op Education Program, Paul enlisted in the United States Navy one month after his brother enlisted in the USMC in response to the Beirut US embassy conflict.
Paul completed Basic Training in San Diego, California, and performed in honor guards as a member of the Crack Rifle Team. As a religious petty officer and A+ Trainee in Various Electricity and Electronics Schools, he was assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two and detached to the Middle East where he earned a Navy Commendation Medal for his experience with Search and Rescue onboard the USS Stark, FFG-31 and USS Conyngham in May 1987. Paul received his discharge under Honorable Conditions in January 1991 and began to express his entrepreneurism in his new hometown of Virginia Beach, VA.
His passion for serving God and Humanity has led him to an eventful life of continual success in business and entrepreneurship, with struggles and wins that are invaluable resources for/to his clients in the Delaware Valley and across the United States, and beyond. As President of the American Public Communications Council, he led and participated in the deregulation of the telecommunications industry. As co-founder of the HR Chapter of the International Coach Federation, he encouraged the pioneering of another industry.
His service at ONE In Christ Community Church (formerly First Alliance Church www.firstalliancede.com & Brighter Way Ministries), and with the Ogletown (Baptist Church) Exchange as well as an extended family at Celebrate Recovery www.facebook.com/CelebrateRecovery)
continues to be one of his mainstay gifts. Come join us for renewed life and experience the Holy Spirit-ed passion for sharing... by clicking on http://www.paulnow.com, www.gotUNSTUCK.com, and www.coachmanieri.com