Steven Blaylock Franklin
Bogalusa,LA
Summary
Dynamic financial manager with proven success at Washington Parish NAACP, enhancing organizational sustainability through strategic budgeting and effective cash flow management. Skilled in team collaboration and performance coaching, I foster community engagement while leading initiatives that drive impactful results. Proficient in accounting software, I ensure accuracy in financial transactions and reporting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer
Washington Parish NAACP
Bogalusa, Louisiana
01.2025 - Current
- Managed financial records and budgets for community initiatives.
- Oversaw fundraising activities to support local civil rights programs.
- Developed strategies to enhance financial sustainability of the organization.
- Maintained accurate bookkeeping using accounting software systems.
- Reviewed accounts payable and receivable activities to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
- Ensured timely payment of vendors and creditors through regular follow-ups.
- Managed cash flow forecasting activities in accordance with organizational goals.
- Created quarterly and annual budgets to support organizational needs and expenses.
- Identified trends to drive cost-saving and profit-generating decisions and recommendations.
Worship Leader
Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Bogalusa, Louisiana
01.2024 - Current
- Led worship services, creating engaging and uplifting experiences for congregants.
- Coordinated music selection, aligning songs with weekly themes and scripture readings.
- Organized rehearsals, ensuring preparation and cohesion among the worship team.
- Communicated with church staff to integrate worship plans into overall service structure.
- Coordinating with other ministries to ensure smooth services on Sundays.
- Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.
- Researching new songs from various genres of Christian music for possible inclusion into future services.
- Leading special music at funerals or other occasions when requested by families or church leaders.
Team Trainer
Taco Bell
Bogalusa, Louisiana
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Trained new team members on food preparation and safety standards.
- Mentored employees on effective customer service techniques during peak hours.
- Instructed new team members on correct procedures for operations.
- Provided constructive feedback and one-on-one coaching to employees.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bogalusa High School
Bogalusa, LA05-2025
Skills
- Financial management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Budget development
- Performance coaching
- Event coordination
- Team leadership
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
- Musical proficiency
- Instrumental skills
- Cultural relevance
- Team building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Leadership development
- Group dynamics
- Feedback techniques
- Cross-training
Timeline
Treasurer
Washington Parish NAACP
01.2025 - Current
Worship Leader
Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
01.2024 - Current
Team Trainer
Taco Bell
01.2023 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Bogalusa High School