Stephanie Gibson
Summary
Encouraging children's leader with experience teaching preschool and school age. Problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as relationship-building skills. Provided children with safe and caring environment, putting parents and children at ease. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact ministry. Dedicated to morale-building abilities to maintain a positive atmosphere.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Unity Baptist Church
10.2020 - Current
- Maintain computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversee office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
- Create weekly member informational email and pre-service power point.
- Serve as ministry support and liaison between preschool and church.
- Update reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database
Preschool Director
Unity Baptist Church
01.2019 - Current
- Supervise teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Hire and train new preschool employees.
- Establish school policies and communicate to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Oversee interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Plan and monitor curriculum and program activities and liaise with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Engage with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Furnish facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Monitor and observe child progress, interactions and behavior and report findings to parents.
- Resolve conflicts and administer corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Plan budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
Receptionist
Lost Mountain Chiropractic
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Greet incoming visitors and patients professionally and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Keep reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirm appointments, communicate with clients and update client records.
- Answer central telephone system and direct calls accordingly.
- Resolve patient problems and complaints.
- Respond to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provide clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Corresponds with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Personal Assistant/Administrative Assistant to the Director
Church Of God International Offices
01.1998 - 08.2008
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Organized and supervised office / corporate event planning.
- Prepared budgets with forecasts and projections.
- Managed daily office operations, negotiated contracts, managed vendor relations and acted as primary liaison with outside organizations.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Scheduled appointments and meetings, organized materials and prepared rooms.
- Collected data, input records and protected electronic files.
- Sorted, opened and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements.
- Produced highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2023
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TNHigh School Diploma -
Hixson High School
Hixson, TN05.1992
Skills
- Team Management
- Communication
- Social Media Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Resource Coordination
- Teaching
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
Timeline
Office Manager
Unity Baptist Church
10.2020 - Current
Preschool Director
Unity Baptist Church
01.2019 - Current
Receptionist
Lost Mountain Chiropractic
03.2011 - 06.2015
Personal Assistant/Administrative Assistant to the Director
Church Of God International Offices
01.1998 - 08.2008
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valdosta State University
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
High School Diploma -
Hixson High School
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