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Maria Maranna Oluchukwu Ezebuike

Binghamton,New York

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastoral Minister, Sick and Homebound

St. James Roman Catholic Church
Johnson City, New York
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Regular visit to the sick in the area hospital, elderly and infirm at home, or Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, and administer the Blessed Eucharist when appropriate.
  • Participated in local interfaith dialogues to foster collaboration between different religious organizations.
  • Delivered inspiring sermons on special occasions, like Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
  • Created Bible study classes to help people grow spiritually.
  • 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.
  • Developed youth outreach programs for children in the community.
  • Organized and facilitated spiritual visits to 9 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers around my vicinity for members of the church community.
  • Provided pastoral counseling to individuals in need of guidance or comfort, especially to the grief-stricken families.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering weekly meetings, and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and those in need of pastoral care at the site of visits.
  • Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, funeral Masses, or services.
  • Counsel, direct, and guide individuals on the need to return/convert to a new faith.
  • Guided volunteers in administering fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
  • Serving as a Eucharistic Minister, lector and liturgical Minister.
  • Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
  • Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
  • Met with individuals in hospitals and homebound, offering comfort and support.
  • Coordinated with the prayer committee to advocate for peace while promoting congregational benevolence.
  • Drafted articles and to share information about religious issues, like praying for the departed soul of our loved ones.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.
  • Engaged in interfaith, community, and recreational activities for religious programs, such as the Women's Conference, where about 3,000 women gathered.

Accounting Clerk

Daughters of Divine Love Development Ministry
Compton, IL
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Performed daily general donor ledger entries to record financial transactions accurately.
  • Prepare month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
  • Liaison between the external accountant and the auditor.
  • Reviewed banking activity regularly to identify any irregularities or unauthorized transactions.
  • Resolved inquiries regarding income tax, both federal and state.
  • Ensured accurate recording of payroll-related transactions, such as employee benefits deductions and vacation payouts.
  • Maintained up-to-date accounts receivable records.
  • Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders before entering into system for payment processing.
  • Prepare yearly budget and effect its implementation.
  • Developed procedures to improve accuracy of financial data entry processes.
  • Updated accounting ledger and journals with updated transaction information.
  • Reconciled expenses and financial records, especially invoices and credit card transactions, and their correct entry and proper coding.
  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions.
  • Processed both checks and cash for bank deposits.
  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of financial databases and software systems.
  • Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.

Room Inspector

Divine Love Retreat and Conference Center
Angwan Sayawa, Abuja, Nigeria
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Worked and maintained about 35 workers.
  • Ensure that room amenities, such as furniture, bedding, linens, appliances, convenience, and appliances, are in working order.
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding room conditions or services provided.
  • I maintained a professional demeanor when interacting with guests and team members alike.
  • I make sure to schedule cleaning services for vacated rooms in accordance with occupancy levels.
  • Reported any damages or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel. For example, I coordinated and executed the painting of approximately 400 rooms, as well as the exterior, offices, and staff building.
  • I provided feedback on service performance issues to management staff when needed and adhered to policies and proper procedures.
  • Organized and participated in workers' weekly training sessions, such as cleaning procedures and safe handling techniques, to stay up-to-date on required practices.
  • Entered room inspection issues and discrepancies into property management system.
  • I do restocking by reviewing toiletries, amenities, and furnishings.
  • Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Accountant

Divine Love College
Kuchikau, Masaka, Nasarawa, Nigeria
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • I was responsible for monitoring cash flows and preparing weekly cash projections.
  • Coordinated with suppliers like tailors, office equipment, and shoe manufacturers to provide new student uniforms and shoes, as well as restocking for the upcoming school resumption promptly.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries and general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
  • Make financial data in Excel spreadsheets and manage inventory.
  • Analyzed and prepared teachers' and non-teachers' payroll, and made payments. Corrected misappropriations and inaccuracies.
  • Organize extra-curricular activities, such as teaching students songs for choir, for assemblies, dramas, cultural displays, and dance for graduation party, Cultural Day, and fiesta.

Assistant Bursar General

Daughters of Divine Love Congregation
Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria
08.2011 - 08.2017
  • Identified the needs of sisters, like food, clothing, personal hygiene, and medication, promptly and efficiently.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot multitasking and implement solutions.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively especially when it to staffs like our drivers, and cleaners.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to sisters when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of contractors to accomplish goals and address issues related to our houses, maintenance, and services.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks like paying bills, sister's tuition, health insurance, travels, etc., were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Managed household errands and other office essential duties like staff salaries.
  • Make plans for Sister's Anniversaries, First and Perpetual Profession of Vows, Jubilees, Funeral arrangements, Month's -minds and any other celebration and make happen effectively.

Parish Administrative Assistant

Christ The King Cathedral
Aba, Abia, Nigeria
03.2005 - 07.2007
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
  • Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
  • Scheduled appointments between parishioners and the pastors.
  • Compiled data from various sources, collect donations like bazaar sales, luncheons, etc.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.

Receptionist

Hillon Transport Limited
Aba, Abia, Nigeria
02.2002 - 04.2005

Timeline

Pastoral Minister, Sick and Homebound

St. James Roman Catholic Church
09.2022 - 03.2024

Accounting Clerk

Daughters of Divine Love Development Ministry
07.2019 - 01.2022

Room Inspector

Divine Love Retreat and Conference Center
08.2018 - 07.2019

Accountant

Divine Love College
08.2017 - 08.2018

Assistant Bursar General

Daughters of Divine Love Congregation
08.2011 - 08.2017

Parish Administrative Assistant

Christ The King Cathedral
03.2005 - 07.2007

Receptionist

Hillon Transport Limited
02.2002 - 04.2005

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