Melissa Corbin
Conway,SC
Summary
Position within organization, with opportunity for professional growth.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
ASST DIRECTOR/BUS DIRECTOR, AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
CITY CAMP KIDS @ Ekklesia Christian Church
Conway, SC
08.2018 - 12.2025
- Planned fun activities and worked with children ages K4 - 6th grade.
- I went on field trips, created fun and exciting games and activities during the summer.
- I also taught engaging Bible lessons.
- I was also the bus driver for the CDL required buses.
- I picked up campers from several schools every day for our after school program.
- Ekklesia Christian Church, Conway, SC
- Developed engaging activities and curriculum to enhance camper experiences.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- (Church closed program)
Ladies Dorm Supervisor, Cook
The Promise Land Ministries
Galivants Ferry, South Carolina
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Supervised resident activities and ensured adherence to community guidelines.
- Monitored resident well-being and provided support as needed.
- Ensured the safety and security of all residents by conducting nightly rounds, responding to emergencies, and enforcing dorm policies.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between roommates or other individuals living in the dormitory.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace.
- Prepared meals according to established recipes and safety standards.
- Implemented efficient food storage practices to minimize waste.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
Teacher
Aynor Christian Academy
Galivants Ferry, South Carolina
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student academic progress and well-being.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- (School closed)
SALES, PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTRAIT INTERNATIONAL
Lula, Georgia
08.2008 - 01.2013
- I pre-sold photography in the Sam’s Clubs, BJ’s, Hospitals, and K-Marts.
- I then photographed children and families in an antique setting.
- When the portraits were finished, I was responsible for selling them to the customers.
- (Contractor position)
STUDIO MANAGER, TRAINER, ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER
PICTURE ME PORTRAITS
08.2002 - 08.2011
- Managed busiest Studio in region serving the most customers and bringing in the most profit.
- I was responsible for the training of all new associates.
- This includes customer service, camera usage, poses, digital photography, computer enhancing, and sales.
- I also handled the DM’s job while she was away in meetings or on vacation.
- Located inside Walmart
- (Left for medical reasons)
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
TENDERHEALTH CARE DAYCARE
Marietta, Georgia
05.1998 - 08.2002
- Coordinated routes for FIVE buses transporting medically fragile children.
- Maintained and scheduled all maintenance of these buses.
- Responsible for the safe installation of all infant and child car seats used on the buses.
- Trained all drivers in car seat safety.
- Assisted nursing staff in the care of the children.
- Completely responsible for the purchasing of all groceries and supplies for center.
- (Center closed)
OFFICE MANAGER
CRUCIBLE SERVICE CENTER
College Park, Georgia
08.1994 - 04.1998
- Designed and maintained Outstanding Receivables Collection System that keeps average Days Sales Outstanding below target of 42, salvaging 15% of Carry Cost.
- Established and instructed Collection Departments in other districts in same system.
- Exclusively managed 3 major sales accounts’ including District’s largest grossing.
- Complete management of $40,000/month Outside Stock Purchases and $2,200/month Inter-district Stock Transfers from receipt to A/P.
- Compile, reconcile and generate yearly stock Inventory averaging $400,000 in value.
- Completely responsible for $3,600 monthly Material Replenishment and Service Contracts from selection and ordering to accounts management and payment.
- Initiated, researched, and/or processed over $63,800.00 in Company Cost Saving Measures.
- Process billing daily for average $7,900 of product.
- Provided Safety Training to all warehouse employees.
- (Center relocated to NC)
SR. ANNUTIES SPECIALIST, FIELD SERVICES, MASS MARKETING
CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
Atlanta, Georgia
05.1987 - 08.1994
- Prepared Senior Management Investment Reports.
- Issued new annuity contracts and rollover exchanges.
- Trained all new employees.
- Designed training manuals for annuity issue.
- Created and maintained e-filing system for all incoming applications.
- Managed Direct Deposit Policies.
- Serviced annuity policies.
- Provided consultation for agents.
- Prepared product illustrations.
- Wrote software support manuals; also provided software support to agents via telephone.
- Collated and managed data for 1900 member Payroll Deduction policy, wrote instructional manual for same.
- Provided liaison between Field Agents and Policy Holders.
- Serviced policies.
- Reconciliation of Payroll Deduction Policies.
- (Offer of another employment closer to home with better benefits)
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SHANNON VILLAS CONDOMINIUM ASSOC.
Union City, Georgia
05.1983 - 04.1987
- Trained Security Guards and wrote Procedures Manual for Security Duties.
- Created Photo I.D. Child Security System.
- Processed new residents.
- Maintained documentation on 437 units.
- Trained new Attendants, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll.
- (Offered position with another company with better benefits and pay)
NURSING HOME, CHILDREN’S DIVISION
CHRISTIAN CITY, INC
Union City, Georgia
11.1978 - 05.1983
- Performed housekeeping in nursing home.
- Relief Houseparent for a 12-child cottage.
- Purchased groceries for 10 cottages.
- (worked through High School and College)
Education
Insurance Loma Courses, ACS - Customer Service
LIFE OFFICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
ATLANTA, GEORGIA04-1993
G.E.R. - Early Childhood Education
ATLANTA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
EAST POINT, GEORGIA05-1983
High School Diploma - COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA
FELDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA06-1979
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Bus operation-CDL with Passenger endorsement
- Team leadership
- Accounts Receivable
- Inventory
- Hardware
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 10-key
- Canon 40D
- Lighting
- Editing software
References
Available upon request.
Personal Accomplishments
- Lester Road Christian Church Women’s Council Vice President.
- Sunday School Teacher of the Young Adult Class.
- Held offices of Secretary, Vice President, and President of the Women’s Council at Buffington Road Christian Church.
- Youth Activity Director at Buffington Road Christian Church for 3 years.
- Youth Teacher and Sponsor for over 20 years.
- Director of Youth for children 2 years old through 5th grade at Riverdale Christian Church.
- Coached Ladies Softball teams at both churches.
- Coached Girls Basketball teams.
- Received National Safety Award at Crucible Service Centers.
- Certified in Red Cross CPR and First Aid.
- Certified as Child Car Seat Safety Technician.
- Chairperson for March of Dimes Walk 3 years consecutively.
- CDL with Passenger Endorsement
Timeline
ASST DIRECTOR/BUS DIRECTOR, AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
CITY CAMP KIDS @ Ekklesia Christian Church
08.2018 - 12.2025
Teacher
Aynor Christian Academy
08.2013 - 06.2015
Ladies Dorm Supervisor, Cook
The Promise Land Ministries
02.2013 - 07.2018
SALES, PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTRAIT INTERNATIONAL
08.2008 - 01.2013
STUDIO MANAGER, TRAINER, ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER
PICTURE ME PORTRAITS
08.2002 - 08.2011
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
TENDERHEALTH CARE DAYCARE
05.1998 - 08.2002
OFFICE MANAGER
CRUCIBLE SERVICE CENTER
08.1994 - 04.1998
SR. ANNUTIES SPECIALIST, FIELD SERVICES, MASS MARKETING
CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
05.1987 - 08.1994
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SHANNON VILLAS CONDOMINIUM ASSOC.
05.1983 - 04.1987
NURSING HOME, CHILDREN’S DIVISION
CHRISTIAN CITY, INC
11.1978 - 05.1983
Insurance Loma Courses, ACS - Customer Service
LIFE OFFICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
G.E.R. - Early Childhood Education
ATLANTA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
High School Diploma - COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA
FELDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL