EMMY BLANDFORD
Arcadia,OK
Summary
Dynamic Christ follower with hands-on experience in LifeKids and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings a strong heart for Children's Ministry, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for consistency, adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing Life.Church's mission to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
LifeKids Intern
Life.Church Midwest City
Midwest City, OK
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating community events and church activities.
- Supported team members with administrative tasks and scheduling.
- Communicated effectively with volunteers and church members daily.
- Lead a school cleanup and paint touch-up event for a school in the area.
- Restarted our buddy system by having conversations, orientation, and onboarding new teachers.
- Acquired new leadership skills through leading a funeral, from family conversations to stage communication.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project updates and strategies.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Regular Babysitter
Catie Smith and James Meehan
Edmond, OK
12.2023 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Cared for multiple siblings simultaneously while maintaining a balanced attention to each individual child's needs.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Demonstrated empathy and kindness to display positive character traits.
- Ensured safety and well-being of children by diligently supervising indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Developed strong rapport with families, leading to numerous referrals for additional babysitting opportunities.
- Supported emotional well-being of children by providing attentive listening skills and empathetic guidance during difficult times.
Billing Assistant
Resolve Healthcare
Edmond, OK
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Maintained updated records of all transactions and invoices, ensuring easy access and retrieval when needed.
- Improved billing accuracy by diligently reviewing and verifying invoice data before submission.
- Received, sorted, and distributed incoming mail.
- Produced and mailed invoices, payment reminders, and financial notices.
- Coordinated with other team members to streamline billing processes, resulting in reduced turnaround times for invoice generation and distribution.
- Worked closely with the accounting department to ensure timely and accurate posting of client payments.
- Reduced errors in billing documentation by implementing a thorough double-check system.
LifeKids Summer Internship (Unpaid)
Life.Church OKC
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through intentional conversations and prayer.
- Assisted in planning and conducting worship services, wrote huddles, and worked with key church leaders to carry out the Life.Church mission.
- Assisted with the administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden, and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- I gained valuable experience working within LifeKids, applying learned concepts directly to relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency, and expanding the technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations, which led to increased understanding among the team regarding project goals and objectives.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian School
Arcadia, OK01.2025
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Punctual and dependable
- Parent communication
- Relationship building
- Sorting and organizing
- Public speaking
- Spiritual guidance
- Administrative support
- Willingness to learn
- Event coordination
Timeline
LifeKids Intern
Life.Church Midwest City
05.2025 - Current
Billing Assistant
Resolve Healthcare
06.2024 - 05.2025
LifeKids Summer Internship (Unpaid)
Life.Church OKC
06.2024 - 08.2024
Regular Babysitter
Catie Smith and James Meehan
12.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian School