Joy Marie Saffel
Administrative Assistance
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate faith orientated individual with a proven track record at St. Johns the Baptist Pastorate. Excel in community outreach and administrative support, leveraging strong organizational skills and maintaining a positive attitude. Effectively coordinate events and support pastoral staff, resulting in enhanced community engagement and operational efficiency. Energetic volunteer with outstanding telephone etiquette, social media expertise, and strong interpersonal skills. Experienced in working with children and elderly people, providing exceptional service. Known for punctuality and dependability, an organized candidate who excels at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
St Johns the Baptist Pastorate
03.2024 - Current
- Volunteer at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
- Maintain church grounds to upkeep clean, safe and tidy presentation.
- Coordinate with other volunteers to create a welcoming environment at special events.
- Source and distribute food and supplies to those in need.
- Help with special events such as Vacation Bible School to coordinate resources, spaces, and schedules.
- Participate in youth mentorship programs, guiding young people in their spiritual journeys and personal development.
- Prepare meals for church members and guests for Ignite Program & special events.
- Provide compassionate support to congregation members in need of assistance, offering both practical help and emotional support.
- Manage inventory of church supplies to ensure availability for all activities.
- Support pastoral staff with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operation of church activities.
- Prepare and distributed religious materials.
- Maintain religious records and documents.
- Attend meetings with religious leaders.
- Manage high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to the Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese privacy guidelines.
- Use strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
High School Diploma -
06-1985
- Relevant Coursework: Business & Administrative
- Extracurricular Activities: Chior & Band
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Event Setup
- Answering Phones
- Food Distribution
- Event Planning
- Professional Appearance
- Community Outreach
- Telephone Etiquette
- MS Office
- Deadline Adherence
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Fundraising
- Data Entry
- South Dakota Driver's License
- Disability Awareness
- Client relations strength
- Administrative tasks
- Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
- Filing and Recordkeeping
- Documentation And Reporting
- Document Management
- Administrative Support
- Operations Support
- Supply Coordination
- Record preparation
- Clerical Support
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Team building
- Effective Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Time management abilities
- Decision-Making
- Program Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Administration and management
Timeline
Volunteer - St Johns the Baptist Pastorate
03.2024 - Current
Milford Senior High School - High School Diploma,
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