Kerri Horton
Alabaster,AL
Summary
Proven achiever with extensive experience at California Baptist University, adept in writing and implementing training for large programs. Skilled in streamlining processes, and fostering strong relationships. Excels in project management and event coordination, demonstrating a dedicated team player attitude and a resourceful approach to complex problem-solving. Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service, travel coordination and file management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
California Baptist University
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Monitored credit card transactions and prepared expense reports.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient organizational systems and procedures.
- Assisted in the hiring process for new faculty members by coordinating interviews and gathering relevant documentation for review.
- Collaborated with faculty members to coordinate events, ensuring smooth execution and positive outcomes.
- Created accreditation reports, virtual libraries and site visits for accreditation bodies for the College of Nursing.
- Created training materials, devotions and documents for the Dean.
- Managed documentation, forms, tours and calendaring for the Mobile Health Unit.
- Enhanced office productivity by managing the Dean''s calendar, scheduling appointments, and organizing meetings.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Pathway Church
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy.
- Implemented a family ministry support system integrating materials for parents for birth through college-age children.
- Handled administrative tasks such as expense report processing or invoice reconciliation efficiently; allowing executives to focus on high-priority responsibilities without distraction.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Handled scheduling for the executives' calendar and prepared meeting agendas and materials.
- Authored policies, procedures, and training for ministry volunteers.
- Responsible for large outreach events including promotion, advertising, themes, materials, tickets, and logistics.
Mobilization Coordinator, Spiritual Life
California Baptist University
10.2011 - 07.2021
- Facilitated partnerships with IMB missionaries with the intent of sending short-term student teams to serve overseas.
- Facilitated sending approximately 3,000 individuals overseas, while managing budget, transportation, hotels, airfare, training, devotions, security, and emergency care for those teams.
- Recruitment of faculty and staff to lead international service project teams overseas.
- Responsible for training courses for faculty, staff, and students, which included writing content and training materials, learning aides, promotional content, and guest speakers/lecturers, as well as security regarding location and partnerships.
- Assisted in training outcomes, theme and content, learning experiences, and instruction to achieve outcomes.
- Collaborated with other university mobilization programs and outside organizations for ideas and training.
- Assisted in overseas security, training, and emergency operations by carrying the emergency phone and coordinating with teams while overseas.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Children's Minister
Pathway Church
02.1999 - 10.2011
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Supervised children from birth to 5th grade.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
- Worked with directors and board members to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
- Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues.
- Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces.
- Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Led overseas teams to serve in Cambodia, Mexico and South Africa.
- Created service team materials and training for volunteers, as well as coordinated support raising efforts.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership And Management
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA04.2016
Skills
Strong Organization
- Document Preparation
- Professional Communication
- Dedicated Team Player
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Excel
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Resourceful
- Project Management
- Report Writing
- Letter preparation
- Event Coordination
Timeline
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
California Baptist University
08.2021 - 04.2024
Executive Administrative Assistant
Pathway Church
08.2021 - 08.2022
Mobilization Coordinator, Spiritual Life
California Baptist University
10.2011 - 07.2021
Children's Minister
Pathway Church
02.1999 - 10.2011
Master of Arts - Leadership And Management
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
California Baptist University
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