- Baking
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Reading
- Photography
- Creative Writing
- Going to the Beach
Rebecca Tomasello
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Children's and Family Ministry
New Life in Christ Church
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Enhanced ministry outreach by developing and implementing community engagement strategies.
- Mentored younger or less experienced ministry staff, providing guidance and support in both personal and professional development.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Supervised children from ages 6 months to 11 years.
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
- Worked with volunteers to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
- Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues.
- Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Directed pre-school, toddler and infant services to provide comprehensive family support.
- Maintained a budget and worked within the budgetary constraints to enrich the ministry
Youth Ministry Coordinator
The Salvation Army
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Created and maintained relationships with parents and youth
- Prepared for Kid's club program and troops
- Taught music to children
- Taught Sunday School and Jr. Soldiers
- Prepared a children's 5 minute object lesson for Sunday Service
- Attended children and youth events as required
- Provided mentorship and fellowship for children and youth
- Provided pastoral care for children and youth
- Provided pastoral care for families
- Engaged parents in children and youth spiritual growth
- Coordinated VBS
- Coordinated volunteers for children's programs
- Filled in for pastors when they are unavailable
- Enhanced ministry outreach by developing and implementing community engagement strategies.
Admin. Asst. to the Youth Dept.
The Salvation Army
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Processed communications related to the office (answer calls, distribute mail, send messages, and make calls on behalf of Youth Department)
- Maintained files and records
- Assisted in preparation of Divisional Youth Events
- Created posters, registrations, and programs for different Divisional Events
- Moved to Camp in the summer
- Maintained camper and staff files
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings and preparing crucial documents.
Admin. Asst. to the Program Dept.
The Salvation Army
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Maintained Program Secretary's calendar and DHQ Devotional Calendar
- Assisted in preparation of Divisional Events
- Created posters, registrations, and programs for different Divisional Events
- Took, processed, distributed and file minutes for meetings
- Maintained Divisional Lending Library
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings and preparing crucial documents.
Contract Specialist (Contractor)
Covidien
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Created and maintained pricing contracts for direct and indirect customers based on sales rep documents
- Ensured the accuracy of active contracts within the pricing system for output to other subsystems
- Broke down complex directives to more manageable subtasks
- Analyzed data in order solve problems and act decisively in ambiguous situations
- Communicated with reps and other Covidien personnel
- Answered customer and distributor inquiries including, but not limited to pricing updates and questions
- Helped to resolve pricing discrepancies by using Oracle based software JDE
Office Coordinator
NatureWorks Landscape Services, INC
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Scheduled meetings for the president of the company
- Created slideshows for different company events
- Was responsible for time card processing
- Assisted with basic office tasks including, but not limited to ordering supplies, filing papers, and answering phones
- Was responsible for updating social media; almost tripling followers on Facebook in less than a year
- Created emails using Constant Contact
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, assisting with daily tasks as needed to promote productivity across the organization.
- Tracked records, filed documents, and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
- Served as a point of contact for clients visiting the office, providing exceptional customer service that led to increased client retention rates.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the highest level of professionalism at all times.
Site Director
Champions Extended Learning
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Created weekly schedules, including snacks, activities, students and staff
- Was responsible for taking inventory monthly
- Lead teachers' meetings
- Conducted student and teacher evaluations
- Communicated regularly with staff, students, school personnel and parents
- Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
English Teacher/Manager
Merit Junior Language Institute
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Lead foreign teacher meetings
- Created and wrote expectations of both students and foreign teachers
- Worked closely with director to ensure happiness and well-being of foreign teachers and students
- Created and organized foreign teacher curriculum
- Taught English, with an emphasis on writing, and graded assignments
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Education
Master of Arts - Children's Ministry
Dallas Baptist University
12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English, Public Relations
Bridgewater State University
05.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mac Office Suite
- Teaching strategies
- Child Safety Protocols
- Organizational Skills
- Public relations
- Administrative Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Written Communication
- Event Planning
- Volunteer Management
- Parent engagement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Microsoft Office
- CPR
- First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid
Interests
Timeline
Director of Children's and Family Ministry
New Life in Christ Church
01.2022 - 10.2024
Youth Ministry Coordinator
The Salvation Army
09.2018 - 12.2022
Admin. Asst. to the Youth Dept.
The Salvation Army
10.2017 - 09.2018
Admin. Asst. to the Program Dept.
The Salvation Army
08.2015 - 10.2017
Contract Specialist (Contractor)
Covidien
11.2014 - 04.2015
Office Coordinator
NatureWorks Landscape Services, INC
06.2013 - 04.2014
Site Director
Champions Extended Learning
08.2012 - 06.2013
English Teacher/Manager
Merit Junior Language Institute
08.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English, Public Relations
Bridgewater State University
Master of Arts - Children's Ministry
Dallas Baptist University
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