Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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April Patience

Newland,NC

Summary

Organized professional with experience in event coordination and office management. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency and cultivating community relationships. Empathy and compassion drive support initiatives across diverse situations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator

First Baptist Church Newland
Newland, North Carolina
01.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated church events and activities, increasing community engagement and outreach.
  • Managed office communications and established organized filing systems for efficiency.
  • Assisted in budgeting and financial record-keeping, ensuring transparency and accountability in church operations.
  • Scheduled staff meetings and maintained calendars for effective leadership coordination.
  • Facilitated communication between ministries, improving collaboration and support for initiatives.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, ensuring smooth operational flow.
  • Monitored emails, sorted mail, and distributed correspondence efficiently.
  • Maintained relationships with church members to offer timely support.

Shipping Manager

Sugar Mountain Wreath and Garland
Newland, North Carolina
01.2000 - Current
  • Delivered customer service support during peak holiday season to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Coordinated shipping schedules for seasonal wreath and garland products to meet demand timelines.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure timely order fulfillment.
  • Oversaw packaging processes to maintain product quality during transit.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to streamline material sourcing and delivery.
  • Resolved shipping discrepancies through effective communication with carriers and clients, maintaining service integrity.
  • Developed best practices for shipping operations to enhance efficiency.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Mass Communications

UNC - Asheville
Asheville, NC

Skills

  • Office administration
  • Event coordination
  • Financial record keeping
  • Communication management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Relationship development
  • Personable and approachable
  • Data confidentiality
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Calendar management

Affiliations

  • Volunteer, Red Cross, Summer 2026
    Volunteer, Manna Food Bank, 2010-2020
    Catering and special events, dates vary
    Volunteer, Newland Elementary School, 2012-2020
    Volunteer, ACHS Athletics, 2022-Current

References

  • Burke Jones, Pastor FBCN (828) 260-8899 fbcnewland@gmail.com
  • Bill Jones, Retired Pastor FBCN (828) 733-2986 billmjones@bellsouth.net
  • Karen Magner (828) 260-5426 magnermom@gmail.com

Timeline

Administrator

First Baptist Church Newland
01.2020 - Current

Shipping Manager

Sugar Mountain Wreath and Garland
01.2000 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Mass Communications

UNC - Asheville
April Patience