Vaishnavi Devine
Summary
My objective is to work in a position that allows me to utilize my exemplary interpersonal skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Telstar Instruments
Concord, CA
02.2011 - Current
- As an administrative assistant, I provide administrative support for various departments such as answering telephones, assisting visitors and resolving a range of administrative problems and inquiries. I maintain files and databases and perform various data entry as needed. I am great at multi-tasking and meeting changing deadlines. With my computer skills, I compose and edit correspondence and memoranda using dictation, written and verbal direction.
Youth Ministry Volunteer
Telstar Instruments
01.2010 - Current
- As a volunteer with the youth ministry at St. Mark's Lutheran church, I co-lead the high school/middle school Sunday school class and substitute in the other elementary-aged classes. I work with kids ranging in age from kindergarten to high school, helping them prepare and learn the music for Youth and Preschool Sunday. I worked with kids both one-on-one and in a group setting to help them learn their lines and music for the annual Christmas program. I led the high school/middle school kids in the Movies That Matter program during Family Night, using film to discuss controversial issues they face today. I volunteer at weekly youth group meetings through co-leading/planning the games, co-leading the high school discussion time and building relationships with the students. I serve on the Youth Action Committee and help plan and execute events and fundraisers such as the Crab Feed, Pancake Breakfasts, Survivor and the Winter Retreat. In the summer of 2010 I volunteered at Vacation Bible Camp, both in classes and preparing meals for the kids. I helped the youth director develop Sunday school lessons and Bible study material for the Mexico mission trips, and I assist with Children's Church when necessary.
Service Work
Various
01.2000 - Current
- Visited orphanages and prisons, shared the gospel message through drama and took medicine to orphanages in the Siberia area of Russia, 2000
- Hurricane Katrina Relief Work, New Orleans, 2006
- Built houses for Mexican families in Tijuana, Mexico through Amor Ministries, 2008, 2010-2014
Children's Music and Ministry Coordinator
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Fairfield, CA
10.2011 - 12.2012
- As the Children's Music and Ministry Coordinator I am responsible for working with the Youth Director to provide quality programs for children ages preschool-5th grade. I have developed a Sunday School Curriculum and also weekly curriculum that focuses on the Heroes and Villains of the Bible. I am also responsible for participating in and often running Children's Church. I have also started a youth choir and have had to coordinate with band members as well as choir members. This also requires much preparation beforehand to learn and arrange the music and to identify what is needed. I also have met individually with kids to teach them various songs and work with them in more of a one on one setting to help them develop vocally. I have also begun to bring in other forms of drama and music for the kids to be involved in. I helped, write, direct, and stage the past two Christmas plays. I am responsible for coordinating with parents and volunteers to make the programs successful. I have planned special events for children; such as bowling days. I have also assisted the youth director in developing the program for our summer vacation bible camp as well as coordinated and participated in the musical portions of the program.
School Age Teacher
Fairfield Baptist Child Development Center
Eugene, OR
06.2009 - 07.2010
- As the school age teacher, I worked with children involved in welfare programs, children with behavioral issues, and children with disabilities. I developed and implemented learning and behavioral plans both in the classroom and at home. I provided additional support to parents in applying the behavioral plans at home. I planned various age-appropriate activities and outings for children and created and implemented a summer curriculum with a Biblical focus and a variety of related activities. I provided homework assistance during the school year. I learned how to be flexible, spontaneous, and creative and had the opportunity to train incoming staff and provided classroom management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
University of Oregon
06-2010
Skills
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and many others Great organizational and communication skills with attention to detail Many administrative skills Team building, project management and ability to work with diverse cultures Ability to relate to and lead people
Volunteer Experience
Campus Crusade for Christ, Volunteer, Eugene, OR, 2004, 2010, During my involvement with Campus Crusade for Christ I co-led a bible study for 5 years and built relationships with students in both group and one-on-one settings. I disciplined 3 college-aged girls, growing with them in their faith and challenging them to reach others. I worked as part of a team to plan weekly meetings, retreats and outreach events. I planned and executed both short-term and long-term ministry goals, individually and as part of a team. I led college-aged students in musical worship and prayer times. As part of the leadership team, I met with staff members weekly to discuss and implement ideas and goals. I organized calendars, contacts and various information for the staff team and created necessary ministry materials.
Personal Information
Campus Crusade for Christ, Volunteer, Eugene, OR, 2004, 2010, During my involvement with Campus Crusade for Christ I co-led a bible study for 5 years and built relationships with students in both group and one-on-one settings. I disciplined 3 college-aged girls, growing with them in their faith and challenging them to reach others. I worked as part of a team to plan weekly meetings, retreats and outreach events. I planned and executed both short-term and long-term ministry goals, individually and as part of a team. I led college-aged students in musical worship and prayer times. As part of the leadership team, I met with staff members weekly to discuss and implement ideas and goals. I organized calendars, contacts and various information for the staff team and created necessary ministry materials.
Timeline
Children's Music and Ministry Coordinator
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
10.2011 - 12.2012
Administrative Assistant
Telstar Instruments
02.2011 - Current
Youth Ministry Volunteer
Telstar Instruments
01.2010 - Current
School Age Teacher
Fairfield Baptist Child Development Center
06.2009 - 07.2010
Service Work
Various
01.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
University of Oregon