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Tommy McCray Jr

Memphis,TN

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in church administration and program management. Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, and recordkeeping, contributing to efficient operations and successful community initiatives.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pastor

Macedonia M.B. Church
Memphis, Tennessee
02.2017 - Current

40 hours/week

Lead the congregation through preaching, teaching, counseling, and community outreach.

Supervised church staff, volunteers, and ministry teams, fostering collaboration for effective daily operations.

Developed partnerships with local organizations, enhancing community outreach and expanding impact.

Managed church programs, budgets, schedules, and supplies to support strategic long-term planning.

Prepare reports and presentations for leadership meetings and church activities.

Maintain administrative records, correspondence, reports, meeting documentation, and confidential files.

Prepare and organize documents, announcements, calendars, agendas, and church communications.

Answer telephone calls, respond to inquiries, communicate with members and community partners, and direct questions appropriately.

Schedule meetings, appointments, services, programs, and community activities.

Maintain organized filing systems and ensure important records are accessible and up to date.

Assist with processing invoices, tracking expenses, monitoring budgets, and maintaining financial documentation.

Coordinate purchasing, supplies, facility needs, and vendor services.

Resolve administrative and operational issues while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Assistant Pastor

Macedonia M.B. Church
Memphis, Tennessee
02.2009 - 02.2017

30 hours/week

Coordinated worship services, Bible studies, auxiliary programs, and special events to foster community engagement.

Supported preaching, teaching, counseling, and church administration to enhance spiritual growth.

Supported youth and adult outreach programs to increase community involvement.

Managed schedules for staff and volunteers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among ministry leaders.

Maintained schedules, attendance records, correspondence, and program documentation.

Prepared announcements, letters, reports, meeting materials, and other administrative documents.

Executed filing duties to ensure easy access to records, document preparation, data entry, and general clerical duties.

Answered phone calls and responded to questions from members, visitors, and community organizations.

Assisted with budgeting, purchasing, supply tracking, and expense documentation.

Provided dependable administrative support to church leadership and ministry departments.

Owner/Operator

TL Lawn Services
Memphis, Tennessee
03.2003 - 02.2017

60 hours/week

Founded and managed a successful lawn care and landscaping business.

Oversaw daily business operations, customer accounts, scheduling, billing, and recordkeeping to ensure seamless service delivery.

Coordinated equipment, materials, purchasing, deliveries, and job logistics to support timely project execution.

Monitored inventory and maintained adequate supplies for daily operations.

Scheduled residential and commercial service appointments and maintained work calendars.

Answered customer calls, handled inquiries, resolved concerns, and maintained strong customer relationships.

Prepared invoices, maintained customer records, tracked payments, and monitored accounts receivable.

Supervised seasonal employees, delegating assignments based on workload and priorities to optimize team efficiency.

Maintained business files, contracts, service records, receipts, and other documentation.

Managed budgets, expenses, and business-related financial records.

Assistant Manager

Rent a Center
West Memphis, Arkansas
06.2001 - 03.2003

40 hours/week

Managed daily store operations, focusing on sales and customer service.

Supervised employees, delegating responsibilities to ensure achievement of operational and performance goals.

Monitored inventory, deliveries, equipment, and rental agreements for accuracy.

Assisted with billing, collections, payment processing, and account reconciliation.

Maintained customer accounts, rental agreements, payment records, and related documentation.

Answered telephone calls and assisted customers with account questions and service concerns.

Performed clerical duties including filing, data entry, recordkeeping, paperwork processing, and report preparation.

Supported the store manager with scheduling, administrative tasks, and daily reporting.

Maintained organized customer and store records.

Contributed to revenue, operational, and customer satisfaction goals through effective team support.

Maintenance Supervisor

Beverly Terrace Apartments
Memphis, Tennessee
05.1994 - 05.2001

50 hours/week

Supervised maintenance staff, delegating repair and maintenance assignments to optimize workflow.

Planned and oversaw construction, maintenance, and facility improvement projects.

Maintained comprehensive work orders, records, schedules, and documentation to ensure efficient operations.

Coordinated vendor contracts and monitored outside contractors to ensure compliance with project standards.

Communicated with residents, vendors, contractors, and management regarding maintenance needs.

Scheduled repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance, and project activities.

Coordinated receipt, storage, and distribution of materials and inventory.

Maintained inventory records and monitored supply levels.

Assisted with budgeting, purchasing, invoices, and project expense tracking.

Ensured projects were completed on time and within established budgets.

Prepared and maintained documentation related to property operations and maintenance activities.

Education

Technical Occupation Certificate - Religion

Tennessee School of Religion
Memphis, TN
06-2009

High School Diploma -

Fairley High School
Memphis, TN
05-1993

Skills

Church Operations Management

Spiritual leadership

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Budget control

Administrative support

Scheduling

Recordkeeping

Community outreach

Customer Service

Problem solving

Property management

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Timeline

Senior Pastor

Macedonia M.B. Church
02.2017 - Current

Assistant Pastor

Macedonia M.B. Church
02.2009 - 02.2017

Owner/Operator

TL Lawn Services
03.2003 - 02.2017

Assistant Manager

Rent a Center
06.2001 - 03.2003

Maintenance Supervisor

Beverly Terrace Apartments
05.1994 - 05.2001

Technical Occupation Certificate - Religion

Tennessee School of Religion

High School Diploma -

Fairley High School
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