Susan Webdell
BAKERSFIELD
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in administrative processes and team collaboration. Skilled in event planning and client relations, consistently driving efficiency and fostering strong community connections to achieve organizational goals.
Being a former educator, serving on the Board of Directors and Fundraising committee for the SPCA and running the children's program at the FUMC I feel qualified for the Activities Coordinator position at Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeping Assistant
Thomas J Webdell CPA
Bakersfield, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in collecting client files for review.
- Maintained and organized client and corporate files.
- Processed gathered information, compiled data and reconciled bank statements.
- Supported tax preparation by gathering necessary client documentation and information.
- Entered client tax information into Lacerte tax software.
- Filing of client tax returns and supporting documents.
Administrative Director
TNG Energy Services
Bakersfield, CA
02.2004 - 02.2017
- Directed operational strategies to enhance efficiency in administrative processes.
- Developed and implemented policies improving team collaboration and communication.
- Monitored budgetary allocations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Oversaw recruitment and training programs, fostering staff development and retention.
- Conducted new employee orientation training.
- Developed and implemented company safety program.
- Conducted employee safety training per OSHA standards.
- Purchased safety equipment and maintained.
- Facilitated meetings among various departments to address challenges or issues affecting the organization''s goals.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
Director of Children's and Family Ministry
First United Church
Bakersfield, CA
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging children's programming aligned with church values.
- Oversaw volunteer recruitment and training initiatives to enhance family ministry involvement.
- Facilitated workshops for parents to strengthen family dynamics and spiritual growth.
- Collaborated with church leadership to establish strategic goals for Children's ministry growth.
- Developed and ran children's activities, Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, Nursery program and staff and the Acolyte program.
- Coordinated collaboration Youth minister to plan youth and children activities together.
- Managed budget allocations for ministry programs, ensuring resource optimization and sustainability.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering a sense of community within the ministry.
- Implemented creative communication strategies to keep parents informed about upcoming events and opportunities for involvement.
Teacher
Alvin Independent School District
Alvin, TX
08.1991 - 01.1999
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to support diverse student needs
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and assessments
- Mentored student teachers, providing guidance on instructional best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings such as Student Council and Environmental Club.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Houston
Houston, TX06-1991
Skills
- Record keeping
- Client relations
- Presentation and Public speaking skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving
- Event planning and scheduling
- Volunteer coordination and Community involvement
- Time management
- Reliability
- Organizational skills with attention to detail
Timeline
Bookkeeping Assistant
Thomas J Webdell CPA
03.2023 - Current
Director of Children's and Family Ministry
First United Church
01.2010 - 01.2014
Administrative Director
TNG Energy Services
02.2004 - 02.2017
Teacher
Alvin Independent School District
08.1991 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Houston