DEBORAH (KELLEY) PESTER
Waynesburg,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented Office and Financial Support Professional skilled in records management and nonprofit bookkeeping. Manages communications, calendars, and sensitive documents while facilitating operations for staff and board members. Experienced in reconciling accounts and maintaining compliance records to ensure efficient workflow and operational integrity.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
City Carrier
United States Post Service
Waynesburg, PA
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered mail and parcels along assigned city routes, ensuring timely and accurate receipt for customers.
- Scanned packages and updated delivery statuses using handheld postal tracking devices to maintain accurate records.
- Collected signatures and secured accountable mail following postal service procedures.
- Sorted outgoing and incoming mail, facilitating precise delivery by carriers.
Office Administrator/Financial Secretary/Board Secretary
Waynesburg First Church of the Nazarene
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed day-to-day office operations, including communications, preparation of weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters, maintaining office supplies, and handling accounts receivable and payable.
- Managed church office correspondence for pastoral staff and congregation members.
- Prepared bulletins, announcements, and church communications.
- Coordinated worship calendars, meetings, and ministry schedules.
- Responded to phone inquiries and welcomed visitors, providing friendly and efficient support to enhance church office experience.
- Maintained membership records, attendance files, and confidential documents.
- Supported pastors with letters, reports, and meeting materials.
Cheer Coach/Track and Field Coach/Volunteer Cross Country Coach
Central Greene School District
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Cultivated supportive team environment, enhancing confidence and motivation for youth in achieving physical goals.
- Coordinated cheer practice plans for Central Greene School District student-athletes, ensuring structured and engaging sessions.
- Applied school district safety rules and student conduct standards during practices and events.
- Selected cheers and stunts for cheerleading performances, enhancing audience engagement.
- Monitored student attendance and readiness during practices, promoting consistent team participation.
- Developed and ran training program for team members.
Volunteer Treasurer
Waynesburg Junior League Football Association
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed association finances for youth football operations and provided board oversight.
- Reported financial activity to board members and informed league leadership for decision-making.
- Presented financial information at board meetings to enhance transparency and facilitate discussions.
- Prepared budgets and spending plans for seasonal team needs.
- Deposited funds into bank accounts to ensure financial liquidity. and tracked cash flow for league events.
- Supported accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial record keeping, and financial statement reporting for 501(c)(3) compliance.
- Reconciled bank statements and verified ledger accuracy for football programs.
- Issued payment records and processed vendor invoices for association expenses.
- Maintained tax and compliance records for football association.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
Waynesburg (College) University
Waynesburg, PA01-2000
High School Diploma -
Waynesburg Central
Waynesburg, PA01-1996
Skills
- Delivery logistics
- Mail sorting techniques
- Records management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer service
- Professional communication
- Effective communication
- Physical dexterity
- Map reading
- Safety procedures
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Multitasking skills
- Adaptability to conditions
Position Desired
Instrumentation Controls & Electrical (ICE) Technician I/II/III/IV
Community Service
- Central Greene School District Volunteer Cross Country Coach, 2018-2024 Present, Responsibilities include fostering an environment of team work where individual youth are confident and empowered to push themselves toward their physical goals.
- Waynesburg Junior League Football Association, Volunteer Treasurer, 2014-2020, Responsibilities include accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial record keeping, financial statement reporting, compliance for 501c3 status.
Certification
- PA Notary
Affiliations
- Myers-Briggs: ISTP
- APEAT: (Primary)Evangelistic; (Secondary)Shepherding; (Supplementary)Teaching
- Working Genius: Genius: Invention & Enablement; Competency: Tenacity & Galvanizing; Frustration: Discernment & Wonder
- DISC: DSCI
- Clifton Strengths: 1) Individualization 2) Belief 3) Developer 4) Strategic 5) Connectedness
Timeline
City Carrier
United States Post Service
04.2024 - Current
Office Administrator/Financial Secretary/Board Secretary
Waynesburg First Church of the Nazarene
01.2021 - 08.2024
Cheer Coach/Track and Field Coach/Volunteer Cross Country Coach
Central Greene School District
01.2018 - 05.2024
Volunteer Treasurer
Waynesburg Junior League Football Association
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
Waynesburg (College) University
High School Diploma -
Waynesburg Central