Avis Marie Bickham
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services. Over 35 years of progressive experience in private religious education institutions. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level part-time position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Oasis Christian Church
01.2004 - Current
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
- Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Director of Music and Worship
Oasis Christian Church
10.2021 - Current
- Enhanced congregational worship experience by skillfully directing and arranging music for weekly services.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive music program, resulting in increased participation and spiritual growth among members.
- Managed budgets, resources, and logistics for various music-related events, ensuring efficient utilization of funds and successful event execution.
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer musicians to build a cohesive team dedicated to excellence in worship.
- Oversaw the maintenance of musical instruments and sound equipment, guaranteeing optimal performance quality during services.
- Introduced diverse musical styles into the worship experience to broaden the congregation''s appreciation for sacred music.
- Organized special events such as concerts, workshops, and guest performances to foster a vibrant church community centered around music.
- Designed seasonal programs incorporating traditional hymns alongside contemporary pieces to honor cultural diversity within the congregation.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
Administrative Assistant
Church Point Ministries
01.1981 - 12.2001
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive music ministry program, resulting in increased participation and engagement from the congregation.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to plan worship services that aligned with sermon themes and reinforced spiritual messages.
- Mentored and coached volunteer musicians, improving their skills and fostering a sense of community within the music team.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by composing and directing diverse musical selections for worship services.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as retreats, conferences, workshops, and fundraisers.
- Participated in budgeting processes to ensure responsible allocation of funds towards various ministry functions and objectives.
- Elevated worship experience by collaborating with music leaders on selecting meaningful hymns and contemporary songs relevant to sermon themes.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Education
No Degree - Music Performance
LSU
Baton RougeHigh School Diploma -
Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge, LA05.1981
Skills
- Copyright Compliance
- Event Coordination
- Worship Leadership
- Improvisational Skills
- Social Media Promotion
- Songwriting Abilities
- Music Selection
- Choral Conducting
- Budget Management
- Musical Direction
- Teaching
- Spiritual Guidance
- Credit Card Payment Processing
- Microsoft Word
- Computer Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Multi-Line Phone Talent
- Project Management Abilities
- Clerical Support
- Multi-Line Telephone Operation
- Conflict Resolution
- Administrative Support
- Administrative and Office Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Director of Music and Worship
Oasis Christian Church
10.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Oasis Christian Church
01.2004 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Church Point Ministries
01.1981 - 12.2001
No Degree - Music Performance
LSU
High School Diploma -
Istrouma High School
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