- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a Little League Coach
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Cake Decorating, baking and catering for events
Theresa Towery
Owensboro
Summary
Professional with high standards and results-driven approach, prepared for role of Budget, Office and Payroll 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.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manger/Finance Manager
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Owensboro, KY
09.2019 - Current
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Coordinated scheduling for staff meetings and church events to optimize participation.
- Supervised administrative staff, providing guidance and support for professional development.
- Developed and implemented organizational procedures to streamline office processes.
- Developed annual budget forecasts aligned with organizational goals.
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations and internal policies throughout budgeting cycle.
- Performed month-end account analysis, headcount and salary reports and related journal entries.
- Managed payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation while maintaining compliance with regulations.
Payroll Officer
Daviess County Public Schools
Owensboro, KY
09.1988 - 02.2016
- Led payroll processing for over 3,000 employees with an annual budget of 30+Million, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Managed year-end reporting, including W-2s and 1099s, ensuring timely submission to IRS and state agencies.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Reviewed time records for 800+hourly employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Improved payroll accuracy by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
- Maintained employee confidence with secure handling of sensitive information during all stages of the payroll process.
- Successfully transitioned from a manual to an electronic payment system for direct deposit enrollments, reducing paper waste within the organization.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Education
Associate of Arts - Basic Education
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KYHigh School Diploma -
Apollo High School
Owensboro, KY05-1988
Skills
- Budget planning
- Expense tracking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
Certification
- Human Resource Certificate - Attending WGU Currently
- Notary
- 30 years of Kentucky Educational Training in Finance/Payroll
Interests
Timeline
Office Manger/Finance Manager
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
09.2019 - Current
Payroll Officer
Daviess County Public Schools
09.1988 - 02.2016
Associate of Arts - Basic Education
Owensboro Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Apollo High School