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Christa Payne

Summary

Organized Attendance Secretary with expertise in maintaining attendance records and managing confidential information. Delivered exceptional customer service while greeting visitors, parents, and students, fostering a welcoming office environment. Demonstrated strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills, contributing to efficient office operations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Attendance Secretary/Front Office Secretary

Oconee County High School
Watkinsville
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed daily attendance records and maintained accurate student files.
  • Communicated with parents regarding student absences and attendance policies.
  • Processed attendance data using school information systems efficiently.
  • Assisted in preparing reports for school administration on attendance trends.
  • Trained new staff on attendance procedures and documentation requirements.
  • Collaborated with counselors to support students with chronic absenteeism issues.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive student information at all times.
  • Reviewed excuse notes and documents for authenticity and issued passes allowing students to leave early.
  • Reviewed student records regularly to ensure accuracy of information related to attendance.
  • Assisted with scheduling meetings between administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents and guardians as necessary to discuss a student's attendance issues.
  • Prepared reports and compiled attendance information for submission to school district and state.
  • Organized and maintained files to store absence excuse paperwork from doctors, parents and guardians.
  • Issued admit slips for students after absence or late arrival.
  • Monitored tardiness, excused and unexcused absences, and early dismissals by verifying notes from parents and guardians or other authorized personnel.
  • Communicated with parents, teachers, and members of public with patient demeanor.
  • Resolved issues with parents using active listening skills to de-escalate difficult situations.
  • Explained attendance policies and procedures and managed processing of absence and tardy notices.
  • Promoted collaborative teamwork and loyalty among school staff by modeling empathy and compassion.
  • Supported school director and teaching staff by greeting visitors, taking messages, responding to emails, and completing clerical tasks.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.

Registrar/School Clerk/Front Desk Receptionist

Dove Creek Elementary School
Watkinsville
08.2018 - 10.2021
  • Managed student enrollment processes for diverse school community.
  • Maintained accurate student records and databases consistently.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and administrative staff.
  • Assisted in training new staff on registrar systems and procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies related to registrar activities.
  • Collected, evaluated and stored documents securely in permanent records.
  • Answered questions and fulfilled requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
  • Coordinated communication between teachers, parents, and administration staff.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate personnel.
  • Supported the organization of school events and activities throughout the year.
  • Provided administrative support to the principal and other staff members as needed.
  • Managed school and student records to maintain integrity and accessibility.
  • Generated rosters containing class lists and student contact information.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports on various topics such as student performance or financial data.
  • Coordinated the scheduling of classes, meetings, events, and activities.
  • Answered phone calls from parents and students regarding questions about school operations.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or updating databases with new information.
  • Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
  • Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
  • Scheduled meetings and coordinated materials to be distributed to attendees.
  • Greeted students and visitors with a friendly and welcoming demeanor.
  • Explained policies and procedures to visitors.
  • Handled sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Coordinated substitute teacher placements for absent staff, ensuring all necessary documentation was processed.

Financial/Missions Assistant

Edmond’s First Baptist Church
Edmond
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Maintained accurate financial filing system to ensure efficient access and organization of financial documents
  • Recorded EFBC members’ contributions through precise weekly data entry to support financial transparency and reporting
  • Maintain confidentiality when managing, processing, and filing sensitive personnel pay and benefit information
  • Organized and maintained comprehensive records of Missions and Outreach activities to facilitate effective program planning and execution
  • Recruit, coordinate and train volunteers for missions and outreach ministry under the direction of Education Staff leadership
  • Maintain proficiency and training others in the use of EFBC membership systems to include recording and communicating important data in the areas of groups, missions and outreach
  • Assist EFBC Records Clerk with accurately recording, distributing and managing attendance records
  • Provide administrative support to Education staff
  • Assist with answering/routing phone calls and managing the front office

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
08.1997 - 05.2002

Skills

  • Attendance management
  • Database management
  • Report generation
  • Parent communication
  • Customer relationship management
  • Administrative support
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Communication coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Adaptive team player
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Courteous demeanor

Timeline

Attendance Secretary/Front Office Secretary

Oconee County High School
10.2021 - Current

Registrar/School Clerk/Front Desk Receptionist

Dove Creek Elementary School
08.2018 - 10.2021

Financial/Missions Assistant

Edmond’s First Baptist Church
08.2015 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

University of Georgia
08.1997 - 05.2002
Christa Payne