Knowledgeable Communications Coordinator skilled at facilitating business operations by building successful internal and external communications plans. Proven skills in managing intranets, writing memoranda and cultivating positive media relations. Supports branding with focused and engaging copy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications coordinator
Windcrest United Methodist church
Windcrest, TX
10.2014 - Current
Coordinates all communication for all events, programs, website and social media
Creates monthly newsletters, weekly worship bulletin and email blasts for church members. Customer service, calendar entries and updates
Handles all office daily issues
Primary support for pastoral and program church staff.
Administrative Assistant
Windcrest, City
Windcrest, TX
04.2009 - 04.2013
Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment, maintaining accurate records for all business supplies, Fire personnel and training files
Assisted in all areas of administrative work including data entry, receptionist duties, file organization, research and development
Standardized department filing system allowing secretarial staff to easily locate information in any filing center
Organized patient reports regularly in accordance with Fire Department policy and procedures
Submitted reports to Tex firs and UTHSC
Provided efficient customer service to city residents in person, phone or email
Created charts of time accountability of fire personnel and weekly scheduling
Managed executive calendar and coordinated weekly project team meetings, and assisted in the development of meeting and agendas to increase meeting efficiency
Prepared monthly reports to City
Council and Fire Department Association
Served as head chairperson of the Annual Firefighter’s Gala and Firefighters Picnic
Coordinated and conducted meetings with a total of 100 volunteers amounting to 800 man hours
Preparations of correspondences to local businesses and residents Create database for donations received from local businesses and residents to include handling of monetary donations
Raising; over $80,000 annually
Responsible for booking entertainment, carnival activities, delivery of gifts, and safety awareness
Windcrest Christmas light-up (coordinated with the City of Windcrest)
Scheduled birthday parties, station tours and static truck displays when necessary
Fire prevention week (responsible for scheduling visits with schools, ordering fire prevention materials)
Consistently praised by management for the quality and timeliness of reports, attention to detail, and exemplary customer service and team-player attitude
Proficient in various computer programs and applications including Microsoft Windows, Windows Office Suite 2010, 2013, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Laser fiche,
FIrePrograms and multi-line phone system.
Administrative Assistant/Sales Executive
Texas Lotus Communications, LTD
San Antonio, TX
05.1994 - 08.2007
Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment, maintaining accurate records for all business supplies
Developed promotional programs to optimize revenue levels
Provided support towards President and sales team in managing operation workflow
Organized company files and creating support system to decrease workload and increase productivity of account managers
Participated in various incentive programs and contests designed to support achievement of production goals
Station photographer, took pictures at all promotional events
EEO coordinator; maintained all procedures and policies
Assisted in all areas of administrative work including data entry, receptionist duties, file organization, research and development.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
Skills
Team Management and Supervision
Decision Making
Microsoft Office Suite
Handling Customer Complaints
Attention to Detail
Verbal and Written Communication
Microsoft Office
Adaptable and Resilient
Additional Information
Certifications and Licenses
, Real Estate License
February 2008 to February 2009
Driver's License