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Debbie Albano

Trinity,Alabama

Summary

Passionate and highly organized Children's Ministry Assistant with a strong commitment to supporting children's spiritual growth. Experienced in managing programs, coordinating events, and providing support to volunteers in a church setting. Enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual dedicated to serving children through ministry. Adept at managing administrative tasks, supporting programs, and collaborating with volunteers to create engaging experiences. Results-oriented with a proven track record of organizing and executing successful events and programs. Skilled in supporting volunteers, effectively communicating with families, and fostering a positive environment for children.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Director and Assistant to ElemenPastor

Decatur Baptist Church
09.2023 - Current

Children’s Pastors Assistant - Oversee Children’s Ministry and programs for children of K-5th grades. Preparing curriculum for Teachers, encouraging spiritual growth Basic Truth Classes, assimilating new children and families.

Provide administrative, logistical, technical, and creative assistance to the Pastor of Children’s Ministries.


Work alongside our volunteers to prepare weekly supplies for each small group and work ahead to prepare supplies for upcoming months. Organize supplies in the supply room as well as in the classroom. Assure all classrooms are stocked with appropriate supplies. Produce advertising, promotional, and publicity materials for children’s activities. This may include emails, flyers, mailers, brochures, videos and more. Manage special events; ideas, planning, executing, and attending. Manage recruiting volunteers for Sunday mornings and special events. Order, organize and maintain ministry supplies and materials as needed. Attend conferences/educational opportunities as directed by the Pastor of Children’s Ministries. Work in coordination with all staff members of the church with a primary focus on children’s ministry.


Assist with planning, executing, and evaluating children's ministry events, including special occasions, camps, and conferences.


Facilitate communication with parents, volunteers, and other staff members regarding events, schedules, and ministry updates.


Assist in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers. May also lead or assist with Sunday morning activities like classes, check-in, or large group worship.


Help prepare and organize materials for Sunday morning lessons, including age-appropriate activities and crafts.


Prepare Computer slides for lessons and music on ProPresenter and load for service


LEAD PRAISE AND WORSHIP FOR CHILDREN'S CHURCH


TEACH MUSIC FOR EASTER , CHRISTMAS , AND OTHER EVENTS


LEAD PRAISE TEAM AND STICK DRAMA TEAM


Depending on the role, may be responsible for overseeing childcare, managing check-in/out procedures, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children.


Demonstrate proficiency in using relevant software for event planning, communication, and ministry management.


Passion for children's ministry and spiritual growth



Office Manager

Globalcom Satellite Communications
01.2006 - 07.2023
  • Directed meetings, events and special activities
  • Supervised and created all advertisement and promotions for the local area
  • Served as editor of the Globalstar Circuit, an internal quarterly publications
  • Met and exceeded sales margin by cutting expenses
  • Purchased industrial and commercial materials, supervised payroll, accounts payable and receivable
  • Compile and generate spreadsheets capturing key data related to company’s active contracts
  • Research, update, and validate data underlying spreadsheet production; strategically fill gaps
  • Create pivot tables and modify spreadsheets to achieve goals
  • Manage spreadsheets and maintain data currency to ensure accurate data availability for managers and decision-makers
  • Implemented a training course to speed profitability Experienced public speaker – large or small group
  • Streamline direct Office services such as departmental finances, records, budget preparations, personal issues and housekeeping.
  • Overseeing entire operation of the office. Process payment of accounts payable and payroll using QuickBooks; Prepare weekly payroll for payment; Process general ledger transactions; Reconcile bank statement; Prepare monthly financial statements; Prepare tax deposits; Arrange and conduct appointments with attorneys, accountants, lending institutions, salesmen, etc. Purchase all supplies; Oversee accounts receivables and computer operations for QuickBooks which consists of customer accounts, payments and adjustments, delinquent claims, monthly statement billing, daily and monthly financial reporting etc, Processed collection letters for delinquent accounts
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.

Branch Manager / Gateway Office

Regions Bank
01.2006 - 12.1984
  • Company Overview: Decatur, AL
  • Overseeing entire operation of the branch including all personnel.
  • Preparing branch reports for corporate office; auditing Tellers, all customer service reps and loan assistance.
  • Managed daily operations, directed meetings, presented monthly projections.
  • Greet and inter face with customers.
  • Processed individual and commercial loans, new accounts and back up Teller line.
  • Establish and retain relationships with potential customers; Scheduled meetings with customers and vendors to promote company sales.
  • Decatur, AL

Administrative Assistant

Regions Bank
01.2006 - 12.1984
  • Company Overview: Decatur, AL
  • Commercial and Installment loan/documentation processor; Supporting six bank officers in Administrative/Clerical tasks.
  • Greeted and interface with visitors and clients.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing correspondence including the following: Proof reading, editing and typing confidential letters and documents for company Owners, CEO's and Officers, interoffice memorandums; interoffice correspondence; transmittal's; Loan document forms, FedEx, DHL and UPS packages; and other general Correspondence.
  • Aided special tack force with typing/computer support Created new documents, spreadsheets, tables forms and procedures.
  • Copied documents, operate facsimile machine, answer phone calls and retrieve voice mails for bank officers.
  • Updated and created several databases for document control purposes.
  • Help change office files to new filing system.
  • Filed loan documentation
  • Decatur, AL

Customer Service Representative

Regions Bank
01.2006 - 12.1984
  • Company Overview: Decatur, AL
  • Opened and maintained customer accounts. (loans, new accounts, safety deposit boxes)
  • Customer inquiries and sales.
  • Backed up Teller line.
  • Decatur, AL

Bookkeeping Clerk

Regions Bank
01.2006 - 12.1984
  • Company Overview: Decatur, AL
  • Balance return items, general ledger cash items, balanced food stamps, balanced contra tickets to American Express, balance federal tax deposits (TT&L), reconcile customers bank statements, assist customers with accounts, reconcile postage account, file cancelled checks, stop payments, draft authorizations, and loan jackets; oversee maintenance on loan input.
  • Decatur, AL

Teller Supervisor

Regions Bank
02.1984 - 01.1983
  • Company Overview: Decatur, AL
  • Receive money from customers, disburse money to customers and record the transactions in accordance with well-defined policies and procedures.
  • Process deposit and lending transactions at teller window and drive-thru.
  • Responsible for cash funds, balancing daily transactions and assisting individuals accounts.
  • Accurately conduct all credit and debit transactions to include receiving checking and savings deposits/withdrawals, checking endorsements, and accepting checks for cashing.
  • Verify cash drawer, balance and prepare daily work using forms in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Issue travelers checks, money orders, and official bank checks.
  • Keep proper cash supply on hand and prepare daily proof record while maintaining an acceptable difference record.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to all bank customers.
  • Offer and refer customers to other bank staff for product sales or problem resolution.
  • Process night deposits and ATM transactions.
  • Decatur, AL

Assistant Manager

Brooks Fashions
01.1984 - 12.1982
  • Company Overview: Decatur, AL
  • Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.
  • Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.
  • Review inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.
  • Decatur, AL

Assistant Manager

Country Cottage
01.1983 - 12.1982
  • Company Overview: Decatur, AL
  • Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
  • Decatur, AL

Education

High School -

AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL
Decatur, AL
01.1981

Community College - undefined

CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Skills

  • PC and MAC Computer skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Publisher
  • ProPresenter
  • Canva
  • PowerPoint
  • QuickBooks

Accomplishments

  • Obtained 80+ credit hours, Property & Casualty license, Life Insurance License
  • State of Alabama Real Estate License
  • Computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and QuickBooks

Timeline

Elementary Director and Assistant to ElemenPastor

Decatur Baptist Church
09.2023 - Current

Office Manager

Globalcom Satellite Communications
01.2006 - 07.2023

Branch Manager / Gateway Office

Regions Bank
01.2006 - 12.1984

Administrative Assistant

Regions Bank
01.2006 - 12.1984

Customer Service Representative

Regions Bank
01.2006 - 12.1984

Bookkeeping Clerk

Regions Bank
01.2006 - 12.1984

Teller Supervisor

Regions Bank
02.1984 - 01.1983

Assistant Manager

Brooks Fashions
01.1984 - 12.1982

Assistant Manager

Country Cottage
01.1983 - 12.1982

Community College - undefined

CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

High School -

AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL
Debbie Albano
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