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April Brown

Savannah,GA

Summary

Over Twenty-five years experience as an Educator, Educational Consultant, and Executive Administrative professional, offering versatile office management skills and efficient application of these skills in a demanding environment. Excellent planner and problem solver who enthusiastically adapts to change. Works well both independently or in a team environment, and strives to exceed expectations. Possesses a strong ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without ever compromising quality or confidentiality.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager Assistant

Mitsubishi Power Aero
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed and Managed Project timelines and manpower database.
  • Prepared and submitted Purchase Orders to the various vendors according to the particular projects.
  • Assisted the Site Manager in communicating with the contractors or other team members in a timely fashion.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as related to the current project costs.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
  • Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
  • Reason for leaving: Contractor Position desolved due to end of project.

Executive Assistant/Director of Children's Ministry

Skidaway Church
01.2020 - Current
  • Manages administrative duties of Senior Pastor - demonstrates broad general knowledge of operating programs to initiate, direct, prioritize, expedite and integrate actions and requirements into effective and efficient activities
  • Serves as liaison with internal and external organizations
  • Identifies alternatives to improve productivity or effectiveness and conserve resources
  • Delegates and plans administrative work for various teams
  • Prepares and designs PowerPoint presentations
  • Maintains finance files, pays invoices, makes deposits, scans and maintains receipts
  • Serves as point of contact on matters of expenditures on behalf of finance team
  • Handles personal, private, delicate or controversial matters with discretion and tact
  • Manages calendar, Schedules meetings, contacts participants, assembles correspondence, records, reports, etc.
  • Independently identifies and resolves conflicts and competing demands on behalf of Senior Pastor in regards to schedules, meetings, interviews, conferences, etc.
  • Manages travel arrangements and processes travel vouchers for reimbursement.
  • Composes, proofreads and edits correspondence, reviews outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, presentation of factual information, and conformance to general policy.
  • Responsible for timely response for all correspondence from Office.
  • Establishes strong professional relationships with co-workers to effectively and efficiently achieve results
  • Plans, coordinates and manages special events, such as: Annual Fall Kick Off, employee breakfasts or celebrations, luncheons, ice cream social, missions initiatives, dinners, large and small events
  • Defined staff roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes, Aligned department vision, goals and objectives to achieve consistently high results.
  • Train and equip adult leaders
  • Organize and plan all children’s events and programming weekly, monthly, and yearly.
  • Maintain and Create all Mailchimp Bulk Email Communications
  • Maintain Facebook page and Website
  • Create flyers/postcards/announcements
  • Participates in Weekly Staff meetings and provides critical administrative support to Senior Pastor

English Second Language Specialist (ESOL)

VIPKID Global Teaching Platform
02.2017 - Current
  • ESL Specialist
  • TESOL Certified, VIPKID Major Course Levels 2-6
  • Supplementary Certifications
  • Highly Qualified Performance Evaluation, 5 Apple Pro Teacher

Music Education Specialist

Savannah Classical Academy
07.2021 - 07.2022

GA Certified, 1240087

  • Highly Qualified Performance Evaluation
  • Part Time Orchestra Teacher Grades 3-5
  • Middle School Music Appreciation and Ethnomusicology
  • Kindergarten General Music
  • Staged Musicals and Various Productions, Lesson Planning, Hybrid Instructional Model, Accommodate/Modify lessons for students with IEP Plans, etc
  • Reason for leaving: Offered fulltime position with higher salary and benefits.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Sherwood Baptist Church
08.2010 - 06.2016
  • Organize and electronically distribute music to musicians for rehearsal via Planning Center Online
  • Maintained credit card bills/PO/etc.
  • Organize and maintain music library
  • Managed SamePage Electronic music stand system utilized during worship service by scanning and uploading new music,indicating key changes, etc.
  • Maintain and Input text, videos, into ProPresenter databases
  • Serve as hostess for guests, ensuring that travel arrangements are secured
  • Organize and prepare notebooks, tablets, and alternative sheet music options for traveling special events such as ReFRESH Conferences, Southern Baptist Convention, etc.
  • Assisted with all Ministry opportunities including Sunday worship, Wednesday night rehearsals, and conferences.
  • Select and rehearse material for children’s music programming including preschool curriculum, staged musicals, and multi-generational worship services • Led Sunday night Preschool Music program and Wednesday night Elementary programs.
  • Trained and cooperated with Teen and Adult leadership teams.
  • Attend developmental workshops, such as Church Music Leadership Conference hosted by Lifeway Ridgecrest Centers and Spartanburg Choral Festival (SC).
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
  • Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
  • Handled scheduling for Senior Worship Pastor's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Seamlessly interacted with colleagues to plan and complete special projects.
  • Reason for leaving: relocated to Savannah, Ga.

Music Education Specialist

Alachua County School Board
08.2004 - 06.2010
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
  • Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
  • Instruct Elementary Music and rehearse semi-annual musicals/concerts
  • Instruct Elementary Dance Team and Orff Ensembles
  • Media Specialist, Technology Lead Teacher (2006-2010)
  • Recreational Gymnastics Coach Levels 1-5, Boys and Girls Teams (2009-2010) • Classroom Teacher, 3rd grade (2007)
  • Group Piano Classes (2006)
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Engaged in corrective and disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Reason for leaving: Relocated to Albany, Ga.

Education

Doctor of Education - Education Administration, ABD

Newburgh Seminary
Newburgh, IN
12.2024

Master of Arts - Master of Education

Newburgh Seminary
Newburgh, IN
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
12.1998

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Proficient with Mac and Windows platforms
  • Special Event Planning
  • Travel administration
  • Articulate and well-spoken
  • Proofreading
  • Supervision
  • Professional and mature
  • Meeting planning
  • Business Correspondence
  • Attention to Detail
  • Resourceful
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Dependable and responsible

Timeline

Project Manager Assistant

Mitsubishi Power Aero
01.2023 - 04.2024

Music Education Specialist

Savannah Classical Academy
07.2021 - 07.2022

Executive Assistant/Director of Children's Ministry

Skidaway Church
01.2020 - Current

English Second Language Specialist (ESOL)

VIPKID Global Teaching Platform
02.2017 - Current

Executive Administrative Assistant

Sherwood Baptist Church
08.2010 - 06.2016

Music Education Specialist

Alachua County School Board
08.2004 - 06.2010

Doctor of Education - Education Administration, ABD

Newburgh Seminary

Master of Arts - Master of Education

Newburgh Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Valdosta State University
April Brown