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Lauren Bacon

Lake Charles,LA

Summary

Currently pursuing a master's degree in Business Administration with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Minor in Biology. I have work experience serving as an Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor at Glad Tidings Church, assisting to provide oversight to every ministry and other organization at the church.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Glad Tidings Church
02.2019 - 05.2022
  • Communicating with the congregation through email & mail with updates from the Senior Pastor
  • Aiding in creation & implementation of hiring process
  • Preparing for Annual Business Meetings & keeping up-to-date several legal & personnel documents for the church
  • Providing administrative support to Senior Pastor on Sunday mornings with the volunteers and the Staff
  • Arranging for transportation, food, hotel, etc. when the Senior Pastor travels to speak at other churches or attends conferences
  • Arranging for honorariums & coordinating travel arrangements for Guest Speakers & Missionaries

Administrative Assistant

Glad Tidings Church
07.2017 - 02.2019
  • Developed a team & led event planning for numerous concerts, including managing volunteers, coordinating caterers, and communicating pertinent information between the artists' promoters and Glad Tidings Church
  • Coordinated worship teams for services & special events
  • Set up marital, pre-marital, & pastoral counseling sessions with the Congregational Care Pastor
  • Emailed bi-weekly Hospital Reports to Staff & Deacons and coordinated food, volunteers & the use of the facilities for funerals

Administrative Assistant

Fontenot and Fontenot Law Firm, L.L.C.
08.2016 - 02.2019
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
  • Met with clients to obtain their signatures for important financial information regarding their cases
  • Processed external invoices and applied payment to them in a timely manner
  • Organized files and kept digital firm database updated

Paralegal

Fontenot and Fontenot Law Firm, L.L.C.
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Prepared for trials by conducting legal research, drafting and proofreading pleadings
  • Met with clients regarding the status of their cases (lawsuits)
  • Communicated pertinent information between supervisor and clients via phone, email and mail

Education

School of Worship - Internship

Desperation Leadership Academy
11025 Voyager Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80921

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

McNeese State University
4205 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2015

Skills

  • Organizing & executing large events
  • Managing Church Calendar & Facility Rentals
  • Assisting Finance Office with counting tithes
  • Building strong relationships between congregation & pastoral staff
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel
  • Proficiency in using software, such as Google & Basecamp
  • Submitting Purchase Orders, Receipt Forms, & Budgeting
  • Coordinating with Office Manager to re-stock supplies

Ministry Experience

  • Serving on the Worship Team for Youth, Young Adults, & Adults by singing, playing, & leading worship since the Fall of 2013.
  • Leading a Young Adult Women's Small Group for the Spring Semester of 2020.
  • Preaching in the Youth & Young Adult Services as well as the Adult Service on Sunday night.
  • Participating in a selected group of young women in a Bible study & mentorship with the Senior Pastor's wife.

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Glad Tidings Church
02.2019 - 05.2022

Administrative Assistant

Glad Tidings Church
07.2017 - 02.2019

Administrative Assistant

Fontenot and Fontenot Law Firm, L.L.C.
08.2016 - 02.2019

Paralegal

Fontenot and Fontenot Law Firm, L.L.C.
07.2015 - 08.2016

School of Worship - Internship

Desperation Leadership Academy

McNeese State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

McNeese State University

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