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Deborah Duck

NEWNAN,GA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Pastor's Assistant at Encounter Life Church, experienced in event coordination, scheduling guest services, accounting, and community outreach. Proven ability to enhance engagement through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and recordkeeping, fostering a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and growth.

Diligent assistant with solid foundation in pastoral support. Provided comprehensive assistance in event coordination and administrative tasks, contributing to seamless church operations. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and effective communication abilities.

Professional in pastoral support with track record of enhancing church operations through effective administrative and event management.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor's Assistant

Encounter Life Church
10.2021 - Current
  • Handled logistics related tasks such as booking venues or arranging transportation leading to well-organized church gatherings.
  • Assisted pastor during counseling sessions providing emotional support when needed.
  • Enhanced congregation engagement by organizing, engaging, or assisting, and coordinating various church wide and community outreach programs.
  • Schedule guest services, ushers, security, etc for both Sunday morning services and Wednesday nights. (about 50 people on Sunday morning)
  • On going recruitment for all areas of guest services
  • Handle all accounting, offering, scheduling meetings, assisting all ministries , Monitor all life groups and help train and encourage leaders. (15 groups)
  • Available to assistant Pastor in any way needed

Elementary School Teacher

Ruth Hill Elementary
08.1998 - 06.2019
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students. Maintained a zero bullying tolerance among students.
  • Open door policy at all times - All were always welcome. Most often they would end up as helpers.
  • Taught struggling students or students with IEP's for 19 years. Taught the Gifted and Talented students in all grades levels until retirement.
  • Used real life events to teach most skills in an effort to bring a better understanding to the students.
  • Unconventional classroom setup. Had a couple of tables for those that preferred them but couches, soft chairs, pillows, bean bags, etc. were the learning and studying areas in the classroom. I always maintained a "homey" environment. Ruth Hill is a critical needs school and my kids needed to feel safe and loved at all times.


Education

Elementary Education

University of West GA
Carrollton GA
03-1999

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking and time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fast learner
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Details
  • People Skills
  • Flexible
  • Recordkeeping
  • Team Building
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-solving
  • Admin support
  • Computer Skills:
  • Schedule coordination
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Doc
  • Google Drive
  • Excel
  • Teams
  • Google Meet
  • Google Calendar
  • Planning Center
  • Microsoft Word
  • Text in Church
  • Excel

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests


  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in walking groups
  • Enjoy hiking, crafting, gardening, baking, decorating, painting, and spending time with family

Timeline

Pastor's Assistant

Encounter Life Church
10.2021 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Ruth Hill Elementary
08.1998 - 06.2019

Elementary Education

University of West GA

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