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Kim Houser
Administrator
Searcy,AR
Summary
Multi-talented and collaborative administrative manager focused on business efficiency and operational improvements. Dedicated and decisive leader with strategic and forward-thinking mindset offering several years of experience. Analytical problem-solver and persuasive communicator with talent for creative solutions.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Preschool Director
First Methodist Church
Searcy, AR
10.2020 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations, as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, academic progress reports, and disciplinary actions taken against students.
- Controlled administrative, operational, financial and logistical areas of facility.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment, and authorized purchases.
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Conducted regular assessments of teaching methods and student performance in order to identify areas of improvement within the program.
- Managed financial resources allocated for the preschool program, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
- Created policies and procedures related to curriculum design, student behavior management, safety protocols.
- Prepared monthly reports outlining the overall performance of the preschool program.
Communications Coordinator
First United Methodist Church
Searcy, AR
09.2015 - 10.2020
- Promote the church's mission through communications.
- Administrative support to Pastors and Administrator.
- Develop marketing materials to promote Searcy First UMC.
- Created content for multiple social media channels.
- Edited and proofread written material to ensure accuracy and clarity in message delivery.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration on projects.
- Managed website content, including design updates, graphics creation, and copywriting.
- Prepared and edited newsletters, reports, and memos to appeal to diverse audiences.
- Monitored media coverage related to company initiatives and identified potential issues or opportunities for proactive engagement.
Minister to Children & Their Families
First United Methodist Church
Searcy, AR
11.2008 - 09.2015
- Facilitated monthly events to engage children in spiritual activities.
- Developed a curriculum for teaching Sunday school classes.
- Supervised part-time staff and volunteers, who worked with children.
- Provided pastoral care for families with young children in times of need or crisis.
- Implemented safety protocols, including background checks, for all adults working with minors.
- Engaged parents by providing support groups, seminars, workshops, or one-on-one meetings.
- Scheduled regular meetings with members of the church board to discuss progress on goals set for the ministry.
- Collaborated with other departments within the church to ensure alignment between ministries.
- Monitored program leaders for adherence to rules, policies, and mission.
- Oversaw annual Vacation Bible School activities.
- Conducted weekly meetings with church staff and congregation to discuss upcoming events, services, and activities.
- Encouraged members of the congregation to serve their communities through volunteer work.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
Financial Secretary
Trinity United Methodist Church
Bradenton, FL
03.2002 - 10.2008
- Received dues, fees and payments and provided transaction receipts.
- Verified processing information and deposited received funds into organizational account.
- Maintained confidentiality of information related to receiving, recording and depositing of funds.
- Contributed to the development of annual budgets by providing valuable input based on historical data analysis.
- Collaborated with finance committee to establish procedures for money collection and recording.
- Reduced accounting errors with meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of financial statements.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville 08.1982 - 10.1986
Skills
- Office Administration
- Staff Management / Staff Training
- Database Management
- Event Planning
- Social Media Management
- Leadership Development
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office / Excel / Adobe
- Detail Oriented
- Digital Marketing
- Planning and Coordinating
- Project Management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekCareer advancementQuote
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Thomas Edison
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Achieved rewriting the Employee Policy Handbook by completing meeting with Childcare Committee with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop waiting list tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved implementing using a software solution that integrated everything needed from staff, parents, to billing, etc.
- Achieved creating a play space through effectively meeting and proposing new ideas with ministry leaders.
Software
Certification
- CPR Certified - 02/2026 Expiration
- PDR - 18.5 hours of Early Childhood Care & Education
- ServSafe - 05/2027 Expiration
Interests
Family
Gardening
Music
Entertaining
Timeline
Preschool Director
First Methodist Church
10.2020 - 07.2024
Communications Coordinator
First United Methodist Church
09.2015 - 10.2020
Minister to Children & Their Families
First United Methodist Church
11.2008 - 09.2015
Financial Secretary
Trinity United Methodist Church
03.2002 - 10.2008
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
08.1982 - 10.1986
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