Theresa Niemi

A professional with high standards and results-driven approach, prepared for role of Office Manager. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficiencies include administrative management, scheduling, budgeting, and staff coordination. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Secretary

Lake Placid Church of the Nazarene, Lake Placid, FL / Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

• Recording of minutes from meetings, transcribed them to be emailed to the board for approval before sending to General membership.
• Maintain minutes and keep records to provide upon request.
• As a director, I attended annual district meetings as representation with voting privileges.

Assistant Treasurer

Lake Placid Junior Woman's Club, Lake Placid, FL

• Maintaining of the annual membership billing and receipts of funds in addition to monetary donations.
• Assisted in maintaining the checkbook and reconciliation of monthly bank statements.
• Reported monthly to the Board treasurer.

Lake Placid Church of the Nazarene

Lake Placid, FL / 2019 - 2024

• Implemented the streaming of services using personal devices until they purchased equipment to further the streaming
• Assisted Youth Pastor with youth group in educating using music, video, games and stories
• Assisted at youth camp 2 years consecutively as counselor ensuring safety, appropriate behavior and attendance while encouraging fun and learning at various activities
• Lead Women's Ministry group in studies of various subjects, hosting games, luncheons and building strength in the congregation
• Collection of funds throughout the community to assist in payments to send youth & teens to summer camps

Project Graduation

Sebring and Lake Placid, Florida / 2003 - 2006

• Assisted the parents of juniors and seniors in raising of funds to ensure safe activities at time of graduation
• I arranged with the theatre to allow parents to serve and keep tips as donations for both schools for different plays
• Assisted with collection from community businesses for donations of gifts or money to buy gifts or gift cards for students
• Implementing of new game ideas to be played during the lock-in
• Stayed the night of lock-in and helped with clean up

Lake Placid Junior Woman's Club

Lake Placid, Florida / 2000 - 2004

• Contribute to the community through various types of fundraisers, collecting and donating goods
• Implementing of new fundraiser inviting vendors to sell their wares and donate by obtaining a spot in the event. I created fliers and entry forms to be distributed upon request. I handled incoming entries and funds, collected items for donations and raffles and managed the positioning of vendors. I organized the workers, collections, and cleanup after the event for 2 years then turned it over to another member.
• Attended monthly meeting to discuss organizations to help, ways to raise funds and collect good
• I participated in events to help promote the awareness of the club and recruiting of new members

Big Brother/Big Sister

Lake Placid, Florida / 1998 - 2000

• Taught socialization skills by taking to places to interact, table manners by going to restaurants
• Helped with homework, encouraging learning experiences outside of school
• Attended activities at the local YMCA, local children's museum and state park

During the time of BBBS, I worked with one of the mothers to hold a fundraiser to benefit those less fortunate in our community. We worked at collecting funds, items of donation for gifting as well as raffling at an event held at the local bowling center. I managed the entries and funds for a local bowling tournament, paying the top 3 teams small prizes. With the net proceeds, we were able to gift multiple schools (Head Start), women's shelters, and other organizations with personalized (age/gender appropriate) gifts.

Highlands Lakeside Theatre

Sebring, Florida / 1997 - 2002

• Served drinks, meals and dessert to patrons in a timely manner prior to the show
• Organized and maintained supplies throughout, keeping tables cleared of empty dishes
• Participated as a character in three plays, 1998, 1999, 2001
• Served as the Gourmet Director May 2000 - May 2001, overseeing staff of the dining room. Ordered supplies prior to each (5 total) show for a run of 3 weeks. Scheduling of staff for each show. Ensuring proper clean up afterwards.

Junior Bowling

Lake Placid, Florida / 1995 - 1998

• Partnered with Mr. Bill to implement a program for youth ages 3 - 18
• Assisted all ages in the education of bowling and bowling etiquette, mainly the 3 - 6 year olds
• Handled all paperwork, acquisition of membership cards for students, scores, funds, payments to center, awards
• Took students to represent and compete in local and state tournaments, handling entries, funds, travel itineraries, lodging, etc.
• Communicated with parents regarding rules, maintained order and resolved issues with patience
• Maintained and submitted all required information to USBC

Ontonagon County Head Start

Ontonagon, Michigan / Sep 1990 - May 1992

• Assisted teachers with distribution and instructions of lessons
• Assisted students with projects, learning and basic skills
• Recognized for attendance, patience and time given