CATHRYN WRIGHT

• Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of church documents, church members giving, and personnel records.
• Supported the pastors in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation, data entry, and presentation preparation.
• Handled direct deposit payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations using EFTPS to pay employee/church FICA taxes monthly.
• Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
• Recorded deposits, managed accounts payable and receivable activities, and reconciled monthly bank accounts to ensure accurate representation of the churches financial position.
• Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for church database using QuickBooks.
• Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process and providing necessary documentation as required and supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Assisted in the development of e-giving, leading to an increase in online giving.
• Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
• Enhanced visual presentations by designing and implementing high-quality graphics for weekly church programs, weekly digital programs, website graphics, and church service presentations.
• Coordinated special projects and yearly events.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost church morale and promote employee and volunteer retention.
• Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new volunteers and employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
• Oversaw facility maintenance requests to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
• Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and assisting vendors in regular equipment inspections.
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
• Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
• Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.

Project Manager - 5 years

Administrative Assistant - 9 years

Accounts Payable - 2 years

Domestic & International Shipping - 4 years

Testing and fixing instrument boards - 3 years