EQUILLA L. CURRY
York,PA
Summary
Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports, and transcribing minutes. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastoral Intern
Faith United Church Of Christ
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for youth and adults.
Chaplain Intern
UPMC
08.2022 - Current
- Kept supervisor informed of daily activities and issues.
- Assessed spiritual needs and concerns of patients through direct communication or information obtained by other personnel.
- Provided grief and bereavement counseling to individuals and families.
- Provided consultation education and support for team members and community.
- Provided spiritual services to patients and families based upon identified needs.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Accountant
Clark Transfer
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Parish Administrator
St. John's Episcopal Church
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Handled church correspondence and general office duties, including mail, scheduling and church school registration.
- Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
- Directed administrative and secretarial support for pastors, program directors and volunteers at Episcopal church.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
Accounting Clerk
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Harrisburg Branch Dedicated, Result-Oriented accounting clerk excelling in nonprofit organization by maintaining integrity of financial data.
- Review and process full A/P cycle for accurate and timely payment, maintain and organize business documents and manage vendor relations.
- Analyze and interpret monthly variances between budgets, forecast and actual results.
- Monitor and provide solution to address financial and operational risks.
Staff Accountant
RKL LLP
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Performed full spectrum of accounting functions for mid-size CPA firm.
- Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.
- Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
- Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
- Prepare, analyze, and verify annual reports, financial statements, journal entries and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
Finance Coordinator
SpiriTrust Lutheran
10.2012 - 12.2015
- Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, payroll deductions and other financial reports to assess accuracy, check figures, postings, and documents for correct entries, accuracy, and proper codes
- Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, or computers
- Process and prepare federal and state tax records
- Compile budget data and documents, prepare budget analysis
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Lancaster, PA05.2024
Certification - Spiritual Direction
Kairos Spiritual Direction Training
Lancaster, PA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05.2015
Associate of Science - Business Management with Accounting
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
York, PA05.2013
Skills
- Analytical & Critical Thinker
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Senior Leadership Support
- Listening Skills
- Epic Software
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- Customer Relations
- Payroll Management
- Schedule Management
- Effective Communication
- Intuit QuickBooks
Continuing Education
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), Howard University School of Divinity
1 CEU - Summer '23 Intensive Program
Certification
- Spiritual Direction Certificate, Kairos Spiritual Training - 2020-2022
Additional Information
Assistant Chapel Director at Lancaster Theological Seminary (2021-Present)
Seminarian Community Council Moderator at Lancaster Theological Seminary (2022-Present)
R.I.S.E Mentee - Union Theological Seminary (2022-2024)
Technology, Innovation & Digital Engagement Lab (TIDEL) Fellowship - Union Theological Seminary
Timeline
Pastoral Intern
Faith United Church Of Christ
08.2023 - Current
Chaplain Intern
UPMC
08.2022 - Current
Accountant
Clark Transfer
11.2021 - 02.2023
Parish Administrator
St. John's Episcopal Church
02.2020 - 10.2021
Accounting Clerk
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
06.2017 - 12.2019
Staff Accountant
RKL LLP
01.2016 - 04.2017
Finance Coordinator
SpiriTrust Lutheran
10.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Divinity
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Certification - Spiritual Direction
Kairos Spiritual Direction Training
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bucknell University
Associate of Science - Business Management with Accounting
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
- Spiritual Direction Certificate, Kairos Spiritual Training - 2020-2022
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