Lynn Barfield
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Confident and and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, adept in office administration and parishioner care. Excels in maintaining confidentiality and enhancing parishioner relations, showcasing strong problem-solving and Microsoft Word skills. Proven track record in improving operational efficiency and fostering collaborative environments. Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant to the Pastor with a proven track record of providing exceptional pastoral care in a busy parish environment. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church
10.2009 - Current
- Welcoming parishioners and visitors to the office.
- Distribute Welcome Packets and register new parishioners.
- Answer phone calls, routing calls, and delivering messages to staff.
- Work with the Pastor and Parochial Vicar in the day-to-day operations of the parish serving 500 families.
- Maintain a parish master calendar to include scheduling of regular occurring events: Mass, Adoration, Religious Education and special events and activities, ministry, organizational meetings and school events
- Work with an office staff to include an Office Assistant and Bookkeeper and coordinate the completion of the weekly bulletin with a contracted employee.
- Prepare for weekend Masses by ensuring prayers of the faithful are completed and offertory bags and log sheets are ready for ushers.
- Prepare sacramental certificates of marriage or baptism for priests/deacons
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Deliver excellent service through prompt responses to inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensure accurate sacramental record-keeping is coordinated with the Office Assistant through diligent data entry and recording in sacramental books for vital parish information.
- Coordinate office and church supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Receive e-mail and answer or forward according to need.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages and distribute to correct recipient.
- Scheduled office staff meetings and parishioner or visitor appointments for pastoral staff.
- Open and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Volunteer to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity: Parish Missions and Church Directory
- Website updates in conjunction with e-Catholic. Social media posts through Facebook and Instagram and messages through theparish app.
- VIRTUS/Safe Environment Coordinator for the parish. Work with the diocesan coordinator to ensure we are in compliance with the Safe Environment directives per the Dallas Charter. Coordinate training sessions throughout the year.
Director of Religious Education
St. John The Evangelist
06.2006 - 06.2015
- Maintained accurate records on student progress and attendance, ensuring accountability for all participants in the program.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of sacramental preparation programs, ensuring a meaningful and enriching experience for all participants.
- Coordinated sacramental retreats, service projects, and special events that deepened students understanding of their spiritual journey.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to provide comprehensive religious education programs, resulting in increased student engagement.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer catechists and aides.
Pre-K Teacher
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
08.2002 - 10.2009
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Organized engaging field trips that aligned with curriculum objectives, enhancing student understanding of real-world applications of concepts learned in class.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
St Leo University
Early Childhood Education
Valdosta State University
ValdostaSkills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Computer Skills
- Office Administration
- Time Management
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative Support
- Strong Problem Solver
- Scheduling
- Office Management
Personal
I am devoted to the Catholic Church and all of her teachings. I faithfully attend Mass and adoration and lead a women's Bible study as the parish coordinator and a small group leader. Through my vocation as a wife and mother I have grown in faith and learned of God's great love for His people. This has enabled me to excel in His mission of love and mercy for everyone and through my work in the parish I have grown in compassion and understanding of the life journey of so many faithful. I see my faith as a life-long journey and I am always seeking to continually grow in love for Him!
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church
10.2009 - Current
Director of Religious Education
St. John The Evangelist
06.2006 - 06.2015
Pre-K Teacher
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
08.2002 - 10.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
St Leo University
Early Childhood Education
Valdosta State University
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