Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Organizing, volunteering, reading and cooking
Timeline
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Angela Parnagian

Fresno,CA

Summary

Driven and community-focused professional with a proven track record at Gibson Elementary School, where leadership in transitioning from PTA to PTO significantly enhanced fundraising and community engagement. Excelled in bookkeeping at Z Blinds Company, establishing QuickBooks systems and managing financial transactions. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and attention to detail, ensuring project success and organizational efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Hinds Hospice
09.2019 - Current
  • Assisted staff at the home and other Hinds programs.
  • Maintained clean and operational facilities.
  • Supported engaging in smooth-running visits when house gets busy and chaotic.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others while showing compassion.
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Volunteer

Gibson Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2018
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Updated and changed our PTA to an independent PTO. This allowed us to have the freedom to contribute money to our school how we voted on, not how we were told by the local PTA branch.
  • Served as President of PTO for 3 years, recording secretary for 2 years and board member for 7 years.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Led meetings by using strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and budgeting for program success.
  • Developed marketing materials for events, increasing public interest and attendance rates.
  • Spearheaded special projects, driving innovation within the organization''s programs and initiatives.

Bookkeeper

Z Blinds Company
09.1997 - 08.2004
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Monitored incoming payments from customers, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.

Education

No Degree - Business /General Ed

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA

High School Diploma -

Bullard High School
Fresno, CA
06.1994

Skills

Positive Attitude

Teamwork and Collaboration

Organized and Efficient

Attention to Detail

Community Service

Team Collaboration

Answering Phones

Professional Appearance

Telephone Etiquette

Data Entry

California Driver's License

Administrative tasks

Recordkeeping and Confidentiality

Filing and Recordkeeping

Relationship Building

Computer Skills

Organizing, volunteering, reading and cooking

I've been a stay at home mom since 2004. My children are 20 and 17. Being that they are more independent, I am available to give back while earning  some extra money. I have excellent organization skills and enjoy reading and cooking in my spare time.

Timeline

Volunteer

Hinds Hospice
09.2019 - Current

Volunteer

Gibson Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2018

Bookkeeper

Z Blinds Company
09.1997 - 08.2004

No Degree - Business /General Ed

Fresno City College

High School Diploma -

Bullard High School
Angela Parnagian